This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
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Страница 1: ...This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly ENG User Manual ...
Страница 2: ...poration HDMI the HDMI logo and the term High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part...
Страница 3: ...od of time Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera s internal components Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera Safety warnings Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera Do not use ...
Страница 4: ...by the strap This may cause injury to yourself or others Do not paint your camera as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergic reactions itchy skin eczema or swelling for people with sensitive skin If you experience any of these symptoms stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor Do not use batteries for unin...
Страница 5: ...r lens with a soft clean debris free lens cloth Important usage information Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt to service the camera yourself Any damage that results from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty Ensure maximum battery and charger life Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life After...
Страница 6: ...on for Standardization s measure for light sensitivity WB White Balance 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 Ann...
Страница 7: ...e layout 37 Attaching the GPS module 38 Tips Concepts in Photography Shooting postures 11 Holding the camera 11 Standing photography 11 Crouching photography 12 Aperture 12 Aperture value and the depth of field 13 Shutter speed 14 ISO sensitivity 15 How the aperture setting shutter speed and ISO sensitivity control exposure 16 Correlation between focal length angle and perspective 17 Depth of field ...
Страница 8: ...tions Size 51 Photo size options 51 Video size options 51 Quality 52 Photo quality options 52 Video quality options 52 ISO sensitivity 53 White Balance light source 54 White Balance options 54 Customizing preset options 55 Picture Wizard photo styles 57 Color space 58 AF mode 59 Single AF 59 Continuous AF 60 Manual focus 60 AF area 61 Selection AF 61 Multi AF 62 Face detection AF 62 Self portrait ...
Страница 9: ...ions 79 Movie AE mode 79 Fader 79 Wind cut 80 Auto focus 80 Voice 80 Chapter 3 Playback Editing Searching and managing files 82 Viewing photos 82 Viewing image thumbnails 82 Viewing files by category in Smart Album 83 Protecting files 83 Deleting files 83 Deleting a single file 83 Deleting multiple files 84 Deleting all files 84 Viewing photos 85 Enlarging a photo 85 Viewing a slide show 85 Highlight 86 ...
Страница 10: ...uring print settings 106 Creating a print order DPOF 106 DPOF options 107 Transferring files to your computer 108 Transferring files to your Windows computer 108 Connecting the camera as a removable disk 108 Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP 109 Transferring files to your Mac computer 109 Editing photos on a PC 110 Installing software 110 Programs contained on the CD 110 Using Intelli studio 11...
Страница 11: ...toring the camera 121 About memory card 122 Supported memory card 122 Memory card capacity 122 Cautions when using memory cards 124 About the battery 125 Battery specifications 125 Battery life 125 Notes about charging the battery 126 Before contacting a service center 128 Camera specifications 131 Lens specifications 135 Glossary 137 Optional accessories 142 Index 143 FCC notice 146 ...
Страница 12: ...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 han...
Страница 13: ...hat determine the exposure The aperture housing contains thin metal plates that open and close to let light through the aperture and into the camera The size of the aperture is closely related to the brightness of a photo the larger the aperture the brighter the photo the smaller the aperture the darker the photo Aperture sizes Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture Darker photo apertur...
Страница 14: ...lues into 1 2 1 3 EV and so on 1 EV F1 4 F2 F2 8 F4 F5 6 F8 1 EV Exposure Value Steps Aperture value and the depth of field You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the aperture It is closely related to the depth of field DOF which can be expressed as small or large A photo with a large DOF A photo with a small DOF The aperture housing contains several blades These blades mov...
Страница 15: ...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 1 s 1 2 s 1 4 s 1 8 s 1 15 s 1 30 s Shutter Speed The numbers indicated on the camera are the denominators of exposure values which means that the higher the number the less light will be let in Likewise the smaller the EV number the more light will be let in As the photos below illustrate a slow shutter sp...
Страница 16: ...r 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 th...
Страница 17: ...xposure A change in shutter speed aperture value or ISO sensitivity can be offset by adjustments to the others to maintain the amount of light The results however change according to the settings For example shutter speed is useful in expressing movement aperture can control the depth of field and ISO sensitivity can control the graininess of a photo Settings Results Aperture Wide aperture more lig...
Страница 18: ...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...
Страница 19: ... 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 depend...
Страница 20: ... 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...
Страница 21: ...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 rectangl...
Страница 22: ...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...
Страница 23: ...on Flash guide number The model number of a flash refers to the flash s power and the maximum amount of light created is represented by a value known as a guide number The bigger the guide number the more light is emitted from the flash The guide number is achieved by multiplying the distance from the flash to the subject and the aperture value when the ISO sensitivity is set to 100 Guide number Flash...
Страница 24: ...otography which redirects the light from the subject to the ceiling or walls so that the light spreads evenly 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 ...
Страница 25: ...Chapter 1 My Camera Learn about your camera s layout display icons basic functions supplied lens and optional accessories ...
Страница 26: ... hot shoe cover USB cable Recharable battery Battery cradle AC power cable Software CD ROM User manual included User manual Basic Operation Strap The illustrations may differ from your actual items You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center For information about accessories refer to page 142 ...
Страница 27: ...odes and change the size of a focus area 3 Mode dial t Smart Auto mode p 39 P Program mode p 40 A Aperture Priority mode p 41 S Shutter Priority mode p 41 M Manual mode p 42 i Lens Priority mode p 42 N Sound Picture mode p 45 p Panorama mode p 45 s Scene mode p 46 v Movie mode p 48 No Name 4 Hot shoe cover 5 Hot shoe 6 Built in flash p 71 7 Speaker 8 Flash pop up button p 71 9 Microphone 10 Image s...
Страница 28: ...enu Allow you to select a focus area manually No Name 8 Playback button n Enter Playback mode 9 Status lamp Blinking When saving a photo shooting a video sending data to a computer or printer Steady When there is no data transfer or when data transfer to a computer or printer is complete 10 Fn button f Access major functions and fine tune some settings 11 DISP button D In Shooting mode View camera ...
Страница 29: ...era to other devices via a USB A V cable No Name 5 Shutter release port Use a shutter release cable with a tripod to minimize camera movement 6 HDMI port 7 Power adapter port 8 Proximity sensor p 98 9 Diopter adjustment dial If the image is not shown clearly through the viewfinder scroll the diopter adjustment dial to improve the view 7 8 9 6 5 4 1 2 3 ...
Страница 30: ...e Wizard p 57 Face tone Face retouch 3 Shooting information Icon Description GPS activated Time Date Location information Focus aid bar p 65 Auto focus frame Spot metering area Camera shake Icon Description Histogram p 93 Shooting mode Focus Flash indicator Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value Auto exposure lock p 94 Auto focus lock p 94 Memory card not inserted Available number of photos F...
Страница 31: ...on Drive mode AF mode p 59 White Balance p 54 Metering p 73 Picture Wizard p 57 3 Shooting information Icon Description Time Date Histogram p 93 V Shooting mode Auto focus activated Aperture value Exposure value Auto exposure lock p 94 Auto focus lock p 94 Memory card not inserted Available recording time Fully charged Partially charged Red Empty recharge the battery The icons displayed will chang...
Страница 32: ...escription 1 Captured photo 2 RGB histogram p 93 3 Shooting mode Metering Flash White Balance Picture Wizard RAW file Focus range Exposure value Photo size Date 4 Shutter speed Aperture value ISO value Current file The total number of files In Playback mode Viewing photos Playing videos Icon Description Volume Folder number File number Current playback time Video length Pause Movie Size Date Stop Mod...
Страница 33: ...out the functions of each lens and select one that suits your needs and preferences Lens layout SAMSUNG 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 OIS II lens example 8 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 No Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring p 65 4 Lens hood mount index 5 Lens 6 iFn button p 43 7 AF MF switch p 59 8 Lens contacts ...
Страница 34: ...4 6 5 No Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom lock switch 3 Zoom ring 4 Lens 5 Focus ring p 65 6 iFn button p 43 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 clockwise ...
Страница 35: ...te the zoom ring counter clockwise until you hear the click You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked SAMSUNG 20 mm F2 8 lens example 5 2 1 4 3 No Description 1 iFn button p 43 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 65 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts ...
Страница 36: ...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 76 Optical Image Stabil...
Страница 37: ...nt photos For more information refer to the manual for each accessory The illustrations below may differ from the actual items External flash layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 No Description 1 READY lamp Test button 2 MODE button 3 Power button 4 Hot shoe fastening dial 5 Hot shoe connection 6 Battery cover 7 Bulb Connecting the flash 1 Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera ...
Страница 38: ...the hot shoe 3 Lock the flash into place by turning the hot shoe fastening dial clockwise towards LOCK 4 Press the power button on the flash GPS module layout 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 ...
Страница 39: ... GPS module 1 Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera 2 Mount the GPS module by sliding in into the hot shoe 3 Lock the GPS module into place by turning the hot shoe fastening dial clockwise towards LOCK 4 Press the power button of the GPS module ...
Страница 40: ...nual mode p 42 i Lens Priority mode p 42 N Sound Picture mode p 45 p Panorama mode p 45 s Scene mode p 46 v Movie mode p 48 t Smart Auto mode In Smart Auto mode the camera recognizes surrounding conditions and automatically adjusts factors that contribute to exposure including shutter speed aperture value metering White Balance and exposure compensation As the camera controls most of the functions...
Страница 41: ...hots of constant exposure while being able to adjust other settings Program Shift Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value while the camera maintains the same exposure When you rotate the jog dial to the left the shutter speed decreases and the aperture value increases When you rotate the jog dial to the right the shutter speed increases and the aperture value de...
Страница 42: ...red photos S Shutter Priority mode In Shutter Priority mode the camera automatically adjusts the aperture value according to the shutter speed you choose This mode is useful for capturing photos of fast moving subjects or for creating tracer effects in a photo For example set the shutter speed to over 1 500 s to freeze the subject To make the subject appear blurred set the shutter speed to below 1...
Страница 43: ...nction on the brightness of the display is constant regardless of the settings so you can better frame your shot To use Framing Mode In Shooting mode press m 3 Framing Mode Off or On Using bulb Use a bulb to shoot night scenes or the night sky While you are pressing Shutter the shutter is left open so you can create moving light effects To use a bulb Completely scroll the jog dial to the left to B...
Страница 44: ...UNG 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 OIS II lens Beauty Shot Portrait Children Backlight Landscape Sunset Dawn Beach Snow Night Using i Function in PASM modes When you use the iFn button on an iFn lens you can manually select and adjust shutter speed aperture value exposure value ISO sensitivity and White Balance on the lens 1 Press iFn on the lens to select a setting You can also scroll the jog dial to select a...
Страница 45: ...select an option ISO 3 Fully press Shutter to capture the photo Available options Shooting mode P A S M Shutter speed O O Aperture value O O Exposure value O O O White Balance O O O O ISO O O O O To select items to appear when you press iFn on the lens in Shooting mode press m 5 Lens i Function an option Off or On ...
Страница 46: ...aximum before and after pressing Shutter respectively To set the recording time press m 3 Sound Rec Time p Panorama mode In Panorama mode the camera captures and combines a series of photos to create a panoramic image After pressing Shutter slowly move the camera to one of the directions shown on the screen The camera automatically captures photos and saves it as a single photo ...
Страница 47: ...trait Automatically detect and focus on human faces so that you can achieve clear soft portraits Children Make children appear more noticeable by capturing their clothes and the background vividly Option Description Sports Capture fast moving subjects Backlight Capture backlit subjects Close Up Capture detailed parts of a subject or small subjects such as flowers or insects Text Clearly capture tex...
Страница 48: ...es Sunset Capture scenes at sunset with natural looking reds and yellows Dawn Capture scenes at sunrise Beach Snow Reduce underexposed photos due to sunlight reflected from sand or snow Option Description Night Capture scenes at night or in low lighting Fireworks Capture colorful fireworks at night ...
Страница 49: ...ion on when shooting a movie the camera may record the image stabilizer sound The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while recording a video If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie the recording will be interrupted Do not change the lens while recording If you change the shooting angle of the camera suddenly while shooting a movie the camera may not be able to record imag...
Страница 50: ...58 P A S M i N p s t AF Mode p 59 P A S M i s v AF Area p 61 P A S M i s AF Priority p 64 P A S M MF Assist p 65 P A S M i N p s v t Drive Continuous Burst Timer BKT p 66 P A S M i N s v t Flash p 70 P A S M i s t Smart Range p 75 P A S M Metering p 73 P A S M v Function Available in OIS p 76 P A S M i N p s v t AF Lamp p 93 P A S M i N p s v t Exposure compensation p 77 P A S i s v Exposure focus...
Страница 51: ...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 ...
Страница 52: ...2 3 2 Printing on A2 paper 6M 3008X2000 3 2 Printing on A3 paper 2M 1920X1280 3 2 Printing on A5 paper Icon Size Recommended for 12M 4592X2584 16 9 Printing on A1 paper or viewing on an HDTV 8M 3872X2176 16 9 Printing on A3 paper or viewing on an HDTV 5M 3008X1688 16 9 Printing on A4 paper or viewing on an HDTV 2M 1920X1080 16 9 Printing on A5 paper or viewing on an HDTV 9M 3056X3056 1 1 Printing ...
Страница 53: ...uality In Shooting mode press f Quality an option Photo quality options Option 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 Quality Option Format Description JPEG Normal Compressed for normal quality Recommended for printing in small size or uploading to the ...
Страница 54: ...aces at faster shutter speeds However this may increase electronic noise 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 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 ...
Страница 55: ...cloudy days tend to be more bluish than on sunny days This option offsets that effect Fluorescent White Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp Especially for white fluorescent light with a color temperature of about 4200K White Balance light source Option Description Fluorescent NW Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp Especially for white fluorescent light of very whi...
Страница 56: ...ht source As the color temperature increases the color distribution becomes cooler Alternatively as the color temperature decreases the color distribution becomes warmer Clear sky Fluorescent_H Fuorescent_L Cloudy Halogen lamp Daylight Tungsten Candle light Customizing preset options You can also customize preset White Balance options In Shooting mode press m 1 or 6 White Balance an option and the...
Страница 57: ...56 Shooting Functions White Balance light source Examples Auto WB Daylight Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten ...
Страница 58: ...each style There is no rule for which style is suitable in which conditions Experiment with different styles and find your own settings To set a photo style In Shooting mode press an option Picture Wizard photo styles 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 F and then ad...
Страница 59: ...s recommended for regular images and images you intend to publish on the Internet Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range than sRGB Its wider range of colors helps you to easily edit photos on a computer Note that individual programs are generally compatible with a limited number of color spaces If you open an image in a program that is not compatible with the image ...
Страница 60: ... focus by selecting Single AF Fast moving subjects or subjects of a color similar to the background are difficult to focus Select an appropriate focusing mode for such instances If your lens has an AF MF switch set the switch to MF to adjust the focus manually When your lens has no AF MF switch press F to select a desired AF mode To set the auto focus mode In Shooting mode press F an option AF mode...
Страница 61: ... shooting a person on a bicycle a running dog or a car racing scene Manual focus You can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the lens The MF Assist function lets you easily achieve a focus While you are rotating the focus ring the focus area is magnified or the focus aid bar appears to help you achieve a clear focus This mode is recommended for shooting an object similar in co...
Страница 62: ... get a clearer and sharper photo by selecting an appropriate focus area To set the auto focus area In Shooting mode press f AF Area an option AF area Selection AF You can set the focus on an area you want Apply an out of focus effect to make the subject more distinguishable The focus on the photo below was repositioned and resized so that it fits the subject s face AF Zoom Move To resize or move th...
Страница 63: ...photo below In cases of shooting a group of people the camera displays the focus on the nearest person s face in white and the rest of the people s faces in gray Multi AF The camera displays a green rectangle in places where focus is set correctly The photo is divided into two or more areas and the camera obtains focus points of each area It is recommended for scenery photos When you press Shutter...
Страница 64: ...a 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 focus distance is set to close up and the beep from the camera gets faster when in focus ...
Страница 65: ...ly if the focus is set correctly when you press Shutter Turn on this function to always get a properly focused photo Turn it off to capture a photo regardless of focus To set the focus priority In Shooting mode press m 2 AF Priority an option AF priority ...
Страница 66: ...arer focus This function is only available on a lens that supports manual focus To set the manual focus assist In Shooting mode press m 2 or 7 MF Assist an option MF assist Option Description Off Do not use the function Enlarge The focus area is magnified when you rotate the focus ring FA The focus aid bar rises as the focus improves when you rotate the focus ring Default ...
Страница 67: ...T or P Wiz BKT to adjust exposure White Balance or apply Picture Wizard effects You can also select Timer to capture a photo of yourself To set the shooting method In Shooting mode press an option Single Capture one photo whenever you press Shutter Recommended for general conditions Drive shooting method Continuous Continuously capture photos while you are pressing Shutter You can capture up to 3 ...
Страница 68: ...1 second when you press Shutter once Recommended for shooting the rapid motion of fast moving subjects such as racing cars To set the number of shots in Shooting mode press Burst and then press F Timer Capture a photo with a delay of 2 to 30 seconds The delay is adjustable in increments of 1 second To set the delay in Shooting mode press Timer and then press F ...
Страница 69: ...ee photos continuously You can adjust the settings in BKT Set menu Exposure 2 Original Exposure 2 White Balance Bracketing WB BKT 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...
Страница 70: ...ons for AE BKT WB BKT P Wiz BKT To set a bracketing option In Shooting mode press m 3 BKT Set an option Option Description AE BKT Set Set the order and the area of bracket BKT Order Set the order in which the camera captures the original lighter and darker photo represented by 0 and BKT Area Set the exposure range of the 3 AE BKT shots WB BKT Set Adjust the White Balance interval range of the 3 WB...
Страница 71: ...uto Red The flash automatically fires and prevents red eyes Fill in The flash fires whenever you capture a photo Fill in Red The flash fires whenever you capture a photo and prevents red eyes Flash Option 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 ...
Страница 72: ...in the dark a red glow may appear in the eyes To prevent this select Fill in Red Without red eye correction With red eye correction Using the built in flash To open the built in flash press the flash pop up button The flash does not fire when the built in flash is closed but automatically pops up and fires in t s modes ...
Страница 73: ...flash intensity Adjust the flash intensity to avoid overexposure or underexposure You can adjust it by 2 levels To set the flash intensity In Shooting mode press f Flash an option F scroll the jog dial or press C w Flash Exposure Value Back Reset ...
Страница 74: ...tions where there is a strong backlight behind a subject the camera adjusts the exposure so as to shoot a subject correctly For example when you select the Multi mode in a strong backlight condition the camera calculates that the overall amount of light is abundant which results in a darker photo The Spot mode can prevent this situation as it calculates the amount of light in a designated area Met...
Страница 75: ... It is recommended for situations where there is a slight difference in brightness between a subject and a background or an area of the subject is large compared to the overall composition of the photo Multi The Multi mode calculates the amount of light in multiple areas When light is sufficient or insufficient the camera adjusts the exposure by averaging the overall brightness of the scene This mod...
Страница 76: ...utomatically corrects the loss of bright detail that can occur due to shading differences in the photo Without Smart Range effect With Smart Range effect To set Smart Range options In Shooting mode press f Smart Range an option Smart Range ...
Страница 77: ...sult in a blurry photo You can prevent this situation by using the OIS function If your lens has an OIS switch you have to turn the switch to use the OIS function To set OIS options In Shooting mode press f OIS an option Optical Image Stabilization OIS OIS options Option Description Mode 1 The OIS function is applied only when you press Shutter in full or half Mode 2 The OIS function is on Off The...
Страница 78: ...e hold down W and scroll left or right on the jog dial You can check the exposure value by the position of the exposure level indicator Exposure level indicator Increased exposure brighter Decreased exposure darker Exposure warning Standard exposure index Exposure compensation 2 Original 2 EV step You can set the size of the exposure adjustment in fractions of steps 1 3 step is more subtle than 1 ...
Страница 79: ...pture a photo To lock the exposure or focus adjust the photo s composition on which you want to focus or calculate the exposure and then press E Exposure Focus lock After locking the exposure or focus aim the lens where you desire and press Shutter You can change the function assigned to the button to focus lock or both of them A function executed by half pressing Shutter varies according to the f...
Страница 80: ...lue manually before recording a video Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture value Video functions Fader You can fade in or fade out a scene using the fader function on the camera without having to do it on a PC Use the function appropriately and add dramatic effects on your videos To set fader options In Shooting mode press f Fader an option Option Description Off Fader function not used In S...
Страница 81: ...move some surrounding noise in addition to wind noise To set Wind Cut options In Shooting mode press m 8 Wind Cut an option Auto focus While shooting a video press Depth Preview to activate or deactivate the AF function This function may not work depending on the lens you are using Voice Sometimes a muted video is more appealing than the one with sound Turn the voice off to record a muted video To...
Страница 82: ...Chapter 3 Playback Editing Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos Refer to chapter 5 for editing files on a PC ...
Страница 83: ...through files Mode Metering Flash Focal Length White Balance EVC Picture Wizard Photo Size Date Viewing image thumbnails In order to search for photos and videos you want convert to the thumbnail view The thumbnail view displays multiple images at a time so that you can easily look through items you wish to find You can also classify and display files by their type day recorded and week recorded Filt...
Страница 84: ...View file by the place they were saved Only the photos captured with a GPS module have the location information 3 Select an option and then press o Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion In Playback mode select a file and then press To unprotect the file press again Deleting files Delete files in Playback mode and secure more space on your memory card Protected files are not deleted ...
Страница 85: ...ively in Playback mode press m n Delete Select 2 Select files you want to delete by pressing C w and then press o Press o again to cancel your selection 3 Press 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 n Delete All 3 When the pop up message appears select Yes ...
Страница 86: ...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 3 Select a slide show effect option Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effects Option Description Images Set the photos you want to view as a slide show All View all photos in a slide show Date View photos captured on a specific d...
Страница 87: ...he excessively bright areas of the photo blink in blue Original Highlighted To set highlight options In Playback mode press m n Highlight an option 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 n Auto Rotate an option ...
Страница 88: ...Press o Fast forward Press w Scan forward in 2X 4X and 8X increments each time you press w Volume control Scroll the jog dial to the left or right Stop Press F Trimming a video during playback 1 Press o at the point where you want the new video to begin 2 When paused press 3 Press o at the point where you want the new video to end 4 When paused press 5 When the pop up message appears select Yes Th...
Страница 89: ...apturing an image during playback 1 Press o at the point where you want to save a still image 2 Press I The resolution of the captured image is the same as the video resolution The captured file is saved as a separate file under a new name ...
Страница 90: ...t Image Edit options In Playback mode press f an option Options Default Icon Description Red eye Fix Remove red eyes on a photo Off On Backlight Correct the brightness of an underexposed photo Off On Before correction After correction Icon Description Smart Filter Apply various filter effects to photos and create unique images Off Miniature Fish Eye Defog Halftone Dots Soft Focus The new file may be...
Страница 91: ...my Classic Resize Resize the size of a photo Off 10M 6M 2M The available resolutions may differ depending on the size of the selected photo Icon Description Rotate Rotate a photo Off Right 90 Left 90 180 Horizontal Vertical The new file may be smaller than the original Face Retouch Hide facial imperfections Off Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Default Default ...
Страница 92: ...Chapter 4 Camera settings menu Learn about the user settings and general settings menu You can adjust the settings to better suit your needs and preferences ...
Страница 93: ... You can set the maximum ISO value under which each EV step is chosen when you set the ISO Auto Option Value 1 Step ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 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 Noise reduction Use the Noise Reduction to reduce the visual noise in photos Option Description High ISO NR This function reduces noise that ma...
Страница 94: ...oting options icons on the display on or off 2 Grid Line Set the grid on the display on or off Off 2 X 2 3 X 3 X 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 r...
Страница 95: ...AEL is on half pressing Shutter executes the auto focus lock function AFL which executes the auto focus lock function When AFL is on half pressing Shutter executes the auto exposure lock function AEL AFL which executes the auto exposure and focus lock functions together Preview You can assign one of the following functions to the Depth Preview button One Touch WB White Balance which executes the C...
Страница 96: ...the method of numbering files and folders 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 Reset After using the reset function the next file name is started at 0001 The first folder name is 100PHOTO if you have selected the sRGB color space and Standard file naming the first file name is SAM_0001 File name...
Страница 97: ...including protected files No Yes Errors can occur if you use a memory card formatted by another brand of camera a memory card reader or a computer Please format memory cards in the camera before using them to capture photos Reset Reset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory defaults Date time language and video output settings do not change No Yes Default ...
Страница 98: ... you set Off 0 5 min 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min Item Description Power Save Set power shut off time The camera shuts off if you do not use it for the time you set 0 5 min 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min The camera retains the power off time setting even if you replace the battery Power save may not work if the camera is connected to a computer TV or printer playing a slide show or movie Date Time Se...
Страница 99: ...s cap to the lens when not using it 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 TV NTSC USA Canada Japan Korea Taiwan Mexico PAL Supports only PAL B D G H or I Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany England Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Swi...
Страница 100: ...d update the firmware of the lens You can download firmware upgrades from www samsung com You cannot run a firmware upgrade without a fully charged the battery Recharge the battery fully before running a firmware upgrade or attach an optional adapter to provide power If you update the firmware user settings values will be reset Date time language video out will not change Do not turn the camera off whi...
Страница 101: ...gs Set the time to use the last location information when the camera fails to receive GPS signals If the camera fails to receive GPS signals after the specified time the location information will not be recorded onto the photos 15 sec 30 sec 1 min 3 min 10 min 30 min Location Display Set to display the location information on the top right screen of Shooting mode The location information will appea...
Страница 102: ...on Default Item Description Distortion Correct Correct lens distortion that might occur from lenses This feature may not be available with some lenses Off On Lens i Function Set the functions to be adjustable when you press iFn on an iFn lens WB Set White Balance to be adjustable Off On ISO Set the ISO sensitivity to be adjustable Off On ...
Страница 103: ...Chapter 5 Connecting to external devices Make full use of the camera by connecting it to external devices such as a computer TV or photo printer ...
Страница 104: ... Connect the TV and the camera using the A V cable Video Audio 4 Make sure the TV and the camera are turned on and then select the video input mode or source AV or AV1 for example of the TV 5 View the videos and photos using the buttons on the camera Depending on the TV model you may see some digital noise or part of an image may not appear Images may not be centered on the TV screen depending on ...
Страница 105: ...e camera to an HDTV using 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 HD...
Страница 106: ...photos with a PictBridge compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer 1 With the printer on connect your camera to the printer with the USB cable 2 Turn on your camera When the pop up message appears on the camera display select Printer If your printer has the mass storage feature you must first set the USB mode to Printer in the settings menu 3 Press C w to select a photo P...
Страница 107: ...Name Set to print the file name Reset Reset setting to their default values Some options may not be supported by some printers Creating a print order DPOF DPOF 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 Your camera displays a DPOF indicator when it displays an i...
Страница 108: ...d then pressing o Reset Cancel all DPOF printing quantity selections Index This option lets you print all photos set to be printed as thumbnails in a single paper The print size that you have set is available only with DPOF 1 1 compatible printers Size You can specify the size of the print Select Select the print size for photos you choose Select photos you want to print Select the print size by s...
Страница 109: ...tion plug 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 If it occurs restart the camera 3 Turn on the camera When the pop up message appears on the camera display select Computer 4 On your computer select My Computer Removable Disk DCIM X...
Страница 110: ...age 4 Click the message box indicating safely removed 5 Remove the USB cable Transferring files to your Mac computer 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable Mac OS 10 4 or later is supported You must plug the end of the cable with the correct connection plug into your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not respo...
Страница 111: ...n the installation is complete click Exit Programs contained on the CD Program Purpose Intelli studio Edit photos and videos Samsung RAW Converter Convert RAW files into the desired file format If your computer does not meet the requirements videos may not play correctly or it may take longer to edit videos Install DirectX 9 0c or above before you use the program You must use Windows XP Vista 7 or M...
Страница 112: ...DIA Geforce 7600GT or higher ATI X1600 series or higher Microsoft DirectX 9 0c or later 64 bit editions of Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 are not supported The requirements are recommendation only It may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements depending on the condition of your computer Intelli studio is compatible only with Windows Intelli studio supports the follo...
Страница 113: ...il or upload files to websites such as Flickr or YouTube No Description 6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list 7 Select a file type 8 View files of the selected folder on your computer 9 Show or hide files of the connected camera 10 View files of the selected folder on the camera 11 View files as thumbnails or on a map 12 Browse folders in the connected device 13 Browse folders in your computer ...
Страница 114: ...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 If it occurs restart the camera 3 Run Intelli studio on your computer 4 Turn on the camera When the pop up message appears on the camera display select Computer 5 Select a folder on your computer to save new fi...
Страница 115: ...tel Core i7 Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo AMD Phenom IIX4 Phenom X4 etc RAM 1GB or more recommended Hard disk capacity Please reserve at least 100MB of space Please allocate sufficient disk space for image storage One image may use more than 10MB of disk space Others XGA 1024x768 Full Color 24 bit or higher Keyboard mouse or equivalent devices Requirements for Mac Item Requirements OS Apple Mac OS 10 4 v1...
Страница 116: ...u can also edit JPEG and TIFF format files To adjust the exposure of an image 1 Select File Open file and open a file 2 From the editing tools select W Using the Samsung RAW Converter Interface For details about using Samsung RAW Converter click Help Open software manual 1 2 3 4 No Description 1 Menu 2 Toolbar 3 Editing tools 4 Open Close the fine adjustment window for the editing tools ...
Страница 117: ... scroll bar Original image P Mode Aperture f 8 Shutter Speed 1 15 sec ISO 100 Edited image Original image Edited image To adjust the contrast of an image 1 Select File Open file and open a file 2 From the editing tools select 3 Adjust the tone with the scroll bar Original image Edited image ...
Страница 118: ...nnecting to external devices Editing photos on a PC To save RAW files in JPEG or TIFF formats 1 Select File Open file and open a file 2 Select File Development 3 Select a file format JPEG or TIFF and select Save ...
Страница 119: ...Chapter 6 Appendix ...
Страница 120: ...tos File Error Delete the damaged file or contact a service center Memory Full Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card Card Locked You can lock SD or SDHC card to prevent files from being deleted Unlock the card when shooting p 122 Folder and file number are maximum values Replace the card File names do not match the DCF standard Transfer the files on the memory card to your computer and f...
Страница 121: ...nsor is 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 98 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 be...
Страница 122: ...peratures Using or storing 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 Protect your camera and the display from impact rough handling and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage Do not store the camera where there are mothballs Your camera is not waterproof Do ...
Страница 123: ...slide it up to unlock Unlock the card when capturing photos and videos Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions These capacities are based on a 1 GB SD card Size HQ Normal Videos 30 per sec 1280 16 9 Approx 15 min Approx 22 min 640 4 3 Approx 44 min Approx 66 min 320 4 3 Approx 145 min Approx 210 min The recordable time may vary if you...
Страница 124: ...640 961 31 37 38 2M 1920X1280 3 2 732 1 465 2 198 35 42 42 Burst 1 161 2 322 3 484 12M 4592X2584 16 9 166 332 499 26 32 33 8M 3872X2176 16 9 232 464 696 29 35 36 5M 3008X1688 16 9 376 752 1 129 32 38 39 2M 1920X1080 16 9 850 1 703 2 550 36 42 42 9M 3056X3056 1 1 210 420 630 32 34 35 6 7M 2592X2592 1 1 288 576 864 34 37 37 4M 2000X2000 1 1 470 940 1 411 38 40 40 1 6M 1280X1280 1 1 1 041 2 083 3 121...
Страница 125: ...ng or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields Avoid using or keeping memory cards in areas with high temperature high humidity or corrosive substances When you carry a memory card use a case to protect the card from electrostatic discharges Transfer important data to other media such as a hard disk CD or DVD When you use the camera for an extended period the memory card may become warm Thi...
Страница 126: ...prox 150 min Battery life Shooting mode Average time Number of photos Photos Approx 200 min Approx 400 photos Videos Approx 130 min The figures above are based on Samsung s test standards Your results may differ depending on your actual usage Available shooting time differs depending on background shooting interval and use conditions Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total...
Страница 127: ... or electric blankets for a prolonged 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 Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off make sure that the battery is inserted correctly When the battery is completely discharge...
Страница 128: ...peratures of 60 C 140 F or above Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture or liquids Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Disposal guidelines Dispose of the battery with care Do not dispose of the battery in a fire Disposal regulations may differ by country or region Dispose of the battery in accordance with all local and federal regulatio...
Страница 129: ...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 When the AF Priority function is turned on you cannot capture a photo unless the focus is set correctly Set AF Prior...
Страница 130: ...is overexposed Adjust the aperture value or the shutter speed Adjust the ISO sensitivity p 53 Turn off the flash p 70 Adjust the exposure value p 77 Situation Suggested remedies The photo is too dark Your photo is underexposed Adjust the aperture value or the shutter speed Adjust the ISO sensitivity p 53 Turn on the flash p 70 Adjust the exposure value p 77 Photos are distorted This camera can have ...
Страница 131: ...side 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 feature does not work in M i t N p and s modes Select another mode to use this feature Lens does not work Ensure that the lens is properly mounted Remove the lens from the camera and re mount it External flash or GPS doe...
Страница 132: ... Super sonic drive Display Type AMOLED Size 3 0 7 6 cm Resolution VGA 640X480 614 k dots PenTile Field of view Approx 100 User display Icons Grid Line Histogram Viewfinder Type EVF Electronic Viewfinder Resolution VGA 640X480 Approx 921 k dots Field of view Approx 100 Magnification Approx 0 86 X APS C 50 mm 1 m 1 Eye point Approx 20 2 mm Diopter adjustment Approx 4 0 2 0 m 1 Focusing Type Contrast AF...
Страница 133: ...6 shots with Lens Distortion Correct on Max 10 shots with Lens Distortion Correct off RAW 3 shots per second Burst shooting 10 15 or 30 frames per second 30 shots per shutter press Bracket shooting Auto exposure bracketing 3EV White Balance bracketing Picture Wizard bracketing Self timer 2 30 sec 1 second interval Shutter release SR9NX01 optional Flash Type TTL auto pop up flash Mode Smart Flash Au...
Страница 134: ...592X3056 10M 3872X2592 6M 3008X2000 2M 1920X1280 1 4M 1472X976 Burst mode only JPEG 16 9 12M 4592X2584 8M 3872X2176 5M 3008X1688 2M 1920X1080 JPEG 1 1 9M 3056X3056 6 7M 2592X2592 4M 2000X2000 1 6M 1280X1280 RAW 14M 4592X3056 Quality Super Fine Fine Normal RAW standard SRW Color space sRGB Adobe RGB Video Type MP4 H 264 Format Movie H 264 Sound AAC Movie AE mode Program Aperture Priority Movie clip...
Страница 135: ...me English and Korean only Google Map link with Intelli studio Interface Digital output USB 2 0 HI SPEED Video output NTSC PAL selectable HDMI 1 3 1080i 720p 576p 480p External release Included DC power input DC 9 0 V 1 5 A 100 240 V Power Source Type Rechargeable battery BP1310 1 300 mAh Charger BC1310 AC adapter AD9NX01 optional The power source may differ depending on your region Dimensions W X...
Страница 136: ...hragm F2 8 minimum F22 Number of Blades 7 Circular Aperture Diaphragm Mount Type Samsung NX mount Samsung NX mount Samsung NX mount Optical Image Stabilizer Included Not included Not included Minimum Focus Distance 0 28 m infinity 0 28 m infinity 0 17 m infinity Maximum Magnification Approx 0 22 X Approx 0 22 X Approx 0 18X i Scene Mode Supported Beauty Shot Portrait Children Backlight Landscape Sunse...
Страница 137: ...iaphragm F4 5 6 minimum F22 Number of Blades 7 Circular Aperture Diaphragm Mount Type Samsung NX mount Samsung NX mount Optical Image Stabilizer Not Included Included Minimum Focus Distance 0 25 m infinity 0 98 m infinity Maximum Magnification Approx 0 16 X Approx 0 2 X i Scene Mode Not supported Supported Beauty Shot Portrait Children Backlight Sports Lens Hood Optional Included Filter Size 43 mm 52...
Страница 138: ... focus automatically AMOLED Active matrix organic light emitting diode LCD Liquid Crystal Display AMOLED is a visual display that is very thin and light as it does not need backlighting LCD is a visual display commonly used in consumer electronics This display needs a separate backlight such as CCFL or LED to reproduce colors Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the came...
Страница 139: ... Kelvin K that indicates the hue of a specific type of light source As the color temperature increases the color of the light source has a more bluish quality As the color temperature decreases the color of the light source has a more reddish quality At 5 500 degrees Kelvin the color of the light source is similar to the sun at midday Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects i...
Страница 140: ...higher shutter speed which can reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light However images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise Exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the camera s sensor Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed the aperture value and ISO sensitivity Flash A speed light that helps to create adequate exposure in low light conditions Foca...
Страница 141: ...lens and does not deteriorate quality of images PAL Phase Alternate Line A video color encoding standard used in numerous countries throughout Africa Asia Europe and the Middle East JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group A lossy method of compression for digital images JPEG images are compressed to reduce their overall file size with minimal deterioration of the image resolution Metering The meterin...
Страница 142: ...ression used in a digital image Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression which usually results in a larger file size RAW CCD raw data The original unprocessed data collected directly from the camera s image sensor White Balance contrast saturation sharpness and other data can be manipulated with editing software before the image is compressed into a standard file format Resolution The ...
Страница 143: ...reate different colored effects by attaching filters to your lens HDMI cable You can view high definition photos and videos by connecting the camera to an HDMI compatible monitor with the HDMI HDMI type C cable Adapter You can charge the battery by connecting the adapter to the power outlet Battery pack You can purchase additional battery packs These illustrations may differ from your actual items R...
Страница 144: ...at 52 Flash 70 bounce photography 23 guide number 22 intensity 72 pop up button 71 F number 13 Focal length 17 G Glossary 137 I i Function 43 Intelli Studio 110 ISO sensitivity 15 16 53 L Lenses layout 32 locking 33 markings 35 specifications 135 unlocking 34 M Maintenance 120 Memory card 122 Metering 73 MF assist 65 O Optical Image Stabilization OIS 76 Optional accessories attach the GPS module 38...
Страница 145: ...ing method 66 Shooting modes Aperture Priority 41 Lens Priority 42 Manual 42 Movie 48 Panorama mode 45 Program 40 Scene 46 Shutter Priority 41 Smart Auto 39 Sound Picture mode 45 Shutter speed 14 16 Slide show 85 Smart Album 83 Sound Picture mode 45 T Timer 67 V Videos options 79 viewing 87 ...
Страница 146: ...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 the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other h...
Страница 147: ...by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible f...
Страница 148: ...Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website www samsung com for after sales service or inquiries ...
