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1. 16 9 6480 X 3648 ISO Customizing O Press MENU or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode Minimum Shutter Speed V4 You can press MENU or touch MENU on the screen to change shooting options even in Video recording standby mode My Camera gt Selecting functions options Using the smart panel e You can also select an option by touching it MENU Back CM Key Mapping CD Adjust Press Fn or touch LFn_ on the screen to access some functions such as Exposure ISO and White Balance You can adjust some options by dragging them E g Adjust the exposure value in P mode Rotate the mode dial to P C Press Fn or touch CFn_ Y Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 or press AF to adjust the exposure value and then press 25 e You can also drag the dial on the screen and then touch Set to adjust the option MENU Back OK Set 3 Scroll command dial 2 or press DISP ISO S AF to move to EV and then press 85 e You can directly select an option by scrolling command dial 1 without having to press 88 My Camera gt Selecting functions options Using the iFn standard function When you use i Function on an i Function lens you can manually select and adjust shutter speed aperture value exposure value ISO sensitivity and
2. Connecting amp Transferring Use the Wi Fi feature or USB cable to play back files from the camera on a TV To use the Wi Fi feature and connect the camera wirelessly the TV must support home networking functions Connecting wirelessly In Playback mode touch amp B C Select or e If the guide message appears select OK e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device e If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will search for available AP devices p 150 e If you select a list of files that can be shared with the TV is displayed on the camera Wait until other devices detect your camera 3 Connect your TV to a network and then activate the corresponding feature e Refer to the TV s user manual for more information U Connect the camera to the TV If you select choose a TV to connect to from the list on the camera If you select enable the TV and then choose your camera from the list on the TV to connect to it 5 Browse the shared photos or videos e For information about searching for the camera and browsing the photos or videos on your TV refer to the TV s user manual e Videos may not play smoothly depending on the type of your TV or the network condition A The camera is connected to a TV via a wireless network Connecting amp Transferring gt Viewing photos or videos ona
3. A Aperture Priority mode In Aperture Priority mode the camera automatically calculates shutter speed according to the aperture value you choose You can adjust the depth of field DOF by changing the aperture value This mode is useful for taking portraits flowers or landscape shots Small Depth of Field Large Depth of Field Rotate the mode dial to A Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to adjust the aperture value e You can also assign other functions to command dials 1 and 2 p 174 e You can also adjust the aperture value by pressing Fn moving to the aperture value and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging your finger on the screen Set the desired options Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo e In low light settings you may need to increase the ISO sensitivity to prevent p blurred photos e To set the minimum shutter speed in Shooting mode press MENU O gt Minimum Shutter Speed an option My Camera gt Shooting modes 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 30
4. Internal antenna Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using a wireless network Lens release button 12 Lens mount or enlarge or reduce a photo Open or close a photo bundle in Playback mode 1 a a Scan backward or forward through a 14 AF assist light Timer lamp video 15 Power switch 3 MOBILE button Select a Wi Fi function 16 Shutter button yi nodes 4 Microphone AEL button p 117 P Program mode p 62 i e In Shooting mode Lock the adjusted j B 5 Hot shoe exposure value or focus or perform the e A Aperture Priority mode p 64 a 17 assigned uncon 1 r EE FOY GAAP i In Playback mode Protect the selected e M Manual mode p 66 Lens contacts fle e C Custom mode p 67 Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the e SAS Samsung Auto Shot mode p 69 lens contacts e Smart mode p 71 My Camera gt Camera layout Command dial 2 In the Menu screen Move to a desired menu item In the Smart panel Move to a desired option In Shooting mode Adjust shutter speed aperture value Program Shift settings exposure value or ISO sensitivity in some shooting modes or move the focus area p 174 In Playback mode View the previous or next file Scan backward or forward through a video nN UWB WN NEMO Video recording button EV button 7 e Press and hold the button and then scroll command dial 1 to adjust the exposure value p
5. Oo aq Adjust the volume or mute the sound My Camera gt Display icons Changing the information displayed Press DISP repeatedly to change the display type Basic shooting information Shooting option buttons Current shooting options information Basic shooting information Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value ISO sensitivity etc Basic shooting information Shooting option buttons MENU Fn Quick Transfer Touch AF Custom mode save Current shooting options information Photo size Drive mode Flash Metering AF mode etc Histogram Basic shooting information Shooting option buttons Current shooting options information Level gauge e No information when connected to an HDMI supported TV or monitor Shooting Basic information Display all information about the current file Display all information about the current file including RGB histogram Playback My Camera gt Display icons Viewing the notification panel Touch UNZ at the top of the display to open the notification panel You can adjust the display brightness or view the current date and time battery life and data storage information You can also view the status of a Bluetooth or Wi Fi connection and enable or disable it If a new version of the camera s firmware is available when the camera is connected to a Wi Fi network the notification panel bar blinks and a notification appears at the upper
6. 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 Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera Use only authentic manufacturer recommended Lithium ion replacement batteries Do not damage or heat the battery Inauthentic damaged or heated batteries may cause a fire or personal injury Use only Samsung approved batteries chargers cables and accessories e Using unauthorized batteries chargers cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode damage your camera or cause injury e Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by unapproved batteries chargers cables or accessories Use the battery only for its intended purpose Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock Health and safety information Do not touch the flash while it fires The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin When you use the AC charger turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock Do not use a damaged power supply cord plug or loose outlet when you charge batteries This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not allow the AC cha
7. Fader To set fader options an option Default icon Description pra Off The fader function is off In Scene gradually fades in Out Scene gradually fades out In out The fader function is applied at the start and end of the scene H HE B When you use the fader function it may take longer to save a file Shooting Functions gt Video functions Voice Sometimes a muted video is more appealing than one with sound Turn Voice off to record a muted video In Aaii mode press MENU LK Voice an option Wind Cut When you record videos in noisy environments unintended sounds can be recorded in videos In particular severe wind noise can prevent you from enjoying your videos Use the Wind Cut function to remove some surrounding noise in addition to wind noise To reduce wind In Shooting mode press MENU LK Wind Cut gt sound an option Mic Level Set a mic level appropriate for the shooting conditions In Shooting mode press MENU LK Mic Level To set the mic level scroll command dials 1 and 2 or press AF to adjust the mic level touch Set Smart Range Correct for the loss of bright or dark detail To set Smart Range In Shooting mode press MENU L_X Smart Range options an option Chapter y Playback Editi Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos Playback Editing L
8. A TTL Flash Output Set the brightness of the flash when the flash mode is Manual Flash Multi Flash Set the count brightness or frequency of the flash when Settings the flash mode is Multi Flash If data can be exchanged between the camera and the flash the settings for the Bg external flash can be adjusted on the camera or the flash Your previous options will be applied Setting wireless sync for external flash Set wireless sync to control internal and external flash units remotely via wireless signals The remote system consists of a master flash that is mounted on the camera and one or more slave flash units A slave flash is assigned to one of three groups A B or C To set wireless sync In Shooting tees press MENU External Wireless Flash an option Shooting Functions gt Flash ft Locking the flash intensity Option Description Use Wireless When the flash mode is set to A TTL the camera automatically calculates Set to use wireless sync Off On Flash the optimum exposure through pre flash If the exposure is not calculated Select channels for wireless sync There are four remote correctly use the FEL function The pre flash fires on the area that you set channels available to allow multiple remote systems to and the flash intensity is locked Channel operate at the same time Master and slave flash units in the same remote system must be set to the same channel Tolocicthe
9. AEL AEL Hold AFL AFL Hold AEL AFL AEL AFL Hold FEL Perform the auto exposure lock function Half pressing Shutter executes the auto focus lock function Keep the auto exposure lock function on after shooting The exposure remains locked even after you capture a photo Perform the auto focus lock function Half pressing Shutter executes the auto exposure lock function Keep the auto focus lock function on after shooting The focus remains locked even after you capture a photo Perform the auto exposure and focus lock functions together Keep the auto exposure and focus lock functions on together after shooting The exposure and focus remain locked even after you capture a photo Perform the flash intensity lock function p 110 Option FEL Hold AF Mode AF Area White Balance ISO Metering Touch Operation Dynamic Range Minimum Shutter Speed Auto ISO Range Smart Filter Picture Wizard Drive Default Description Keep the flash intensity lock function on after shooting The intensity remains locked even after you capture a photo p 110 Select a focusing method Select an auto focus area Set a White Balance option light source that affects the color of a photo Set the sensitivity of the camera to light Select the way in which camera measures the quantity of light Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode Select an option to correct bri
10. In Playback mode touch B amp e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device e If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will search for available AP devices p 150 2 Press Fn 3 Select Setting Password On e To deactivate the password select Off When the pop up appears select OK Enter a 4 digit password Enter the password again a N n L When the pop up appears select OK If you lose your password you can reset it by selecting Reset on the password p setting screen When you reset the information the previously saved user s setting information and email address will be deleted Connecting amp Transferring gt Sending OJATOLKOK via email Changing the email password In the email menu you can change the email password For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 153 In Playback mode touch BJ e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device e If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will search for available AP devices p 150 Press Fn Select Change Password Enter your current 4 digit password Enter a new 4 digit password Enter the new password again a N n CU wN When the pop up appears select OK a L L O 7 b gt Z j Co Co A E m ca co oO oO
11. The level gauge helps you align the camera with the horizontal and vertical lines on the display If the level gauge is not level calibrate the level gauge using the Horizontal Calibration function p 177 Vertical Horizontal A Level A Not level My Camera gt Display icons In Playback mode 1 10 i amp gt MENU Information Fieon Description View image thumbnails Touch Current file The total number of files Notification panel bar Touch Send photos via email Touch Share files with other devices Touch MENU Playback Editing Setting menu Touch RAW file 3D 3D file On Protected file i Playing videos MENU Stop Capture 4 AWB F35 1 40 ISO 200 3 16mm 0 0EV 28M 6480x4320 100 0010 2015 01 01 00 30 PPx2 icon Description Description Captured photo DPy2 Playback speed RGB histogram p 116 00 30 Current playback time Shooting mode Metering Flash 10 00 Video length White Balance Aperture value aik Fast Slow Movie Shutter speed ISO Focal length Exposure value Photo size Folder number File number Date View previous file Scan backward Each time you touch the scan backward icon you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X Oo oo Pause or resume playback View next file Scan forward Each time you touch the scan forward icon you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X
12. USER MANUAL NX 500 SHOOT WOW sense SMART CAMERA ENG This user manual includes detailed usage instructions SHARE NOW fH for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly Copyright information Microsoft Windows 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 SD SDHC and SDXC are registered trademarks of the SD Association HDMI the HDMI logo and the term High P14 im i Definition Multimedia Interface are HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi the Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance 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 of this manual without prior permission We recommend using your camera within the country where you purchase it Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use A PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics commitment to sustainable developm
13. lf the camera overheats remove the battery and allow it to cool down e Prolonged usage of the camera may overheat the battery and raise the internal temperature of the camera If the camera stops operating remove the battery and allow it to cool down e High internal temperatures 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 manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience To prevent unwanted interference use only Samsung approved devices or accessories Use your camera in the normal position Avoid contact with your camera s internal antenna Data transference and your responsibilities e Data transferred via WLAN can be stolen so avoid transferring sensitive data in public areas or on open networks e The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe on copyrights trademarks intellectual property laws or public decency ordinances Bluetooth precautions The manufacturer is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature Always ensure that yo
14. 0 DMF Responsiveness an option Responsiveness options Capture a photo when you press Shutter even when Release focus is not achieved Shooting Functions gt Focus assist Focus Peaking In the manual focus mode the color you selected appears on the focused subject to help you focus while rotating the focus ring To set Focus Peaking In Shooting mode press MENU 0 Focus Peaking options an option Default Description Set a sensitivity for detecting the focused subject Off High Normal Low Set a color to appear on the focused subject White Red Green J The Focus Peaking function is not available when you select a resolution of 4096X2160 or 3840X2160 P gt Shooting Functions Use the Optical Image Stabilization OIS function to minimize camera shake OIS may not be available with some lenses Camera shake tends to occur in dark locations or when shooting indoors Under these conditions the camera uses slower shutter speeds to increase the amount of light it takes in which can result in a blurry photo You can prevent this by using the OIS function If your lens has an OIS switch you must set the switch to ON to use the OIS function To set OIS options In Shooting mode press MENU OIS Anti Shake an option Default Nort IS W Description Off The OIS function is off Mod
15. Select the proper White Balance option to suit the light source p 83 Your photo is overexposed or underexposed e Adjust the aperture value or the shutter speed e Adjust the ISO sensitivity p 80 e Turn the flash off or on p 106 e Adjust the exposure value p 115 Minor distortion can occur when you use this camera with a wide angle lens that lets the camera take pictures with a wide angle of view This is normal and is not a malfunction This may occur when the subject is illuminated by a fluorescent or mercury vapor light source Select a slow shutter speed Appendix gt Before contacting a service center The playback screen does not appear on the connected external device Your computer does not recognize your camera Your computer disconnects the camera while transferring files i Launcher is not functioning properly Ensure that the HDMI cable is properly connected to the external monitor Ensure that the memory card has recorded properly Ensure that the USB cable is connected correctly Ensure that the camera is switched on Ensure that you are using a supported operating system The file transfer may be interrupted by static electricity Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again End i Launcher and restart the program Depending on your computer s specifications and environment the program may not launch automatically If this occurs click Start gt All Programs Sa
16. Time Zone London Date Settings 01 01 2015 Time Settings 10 00 AM Q Press ISO to select Date Type and then press 2 10 Press DISP ISO to select a date type and then press 2 13 Press MENU to finish the initial setup Language English Time Zone London Date Type YYYY MM DD O DD MM YYYY O Using buttons and dials Use one of the following methods to select an option e Scroll command dial 1 and then press 8 e Scroll command dial 2 and then press 85 Press DISP ISO S AF and then press 25 Using custom buttons and dials Assign various buttons and dials to launch your favorite functions Functions can be assigned to the following buttons and dials Custom button AEL button EV button and command dials 1 and 2 In Shooting mode press MENU amp gt Key Mapping C Select a button from the list 3 Select a function e You can change the assigned functions of each button to a desired function Press MENU to move to the previous screen 5 Set shooting options by using the custom buttons and then capture a photo My Camera gt Selecting functions options Selecting by touch Do not use sharp objects such as pens or pencils to touch the screen You can damage the screen Dragging Touch and hold an area on the screen and then drag your finger Touching Touch an icon to
17. more grainy Low less grainy Concepts in Photography Correlation between focal length angle Longen and perspective Focal length which is measured in millimeters is the distance between telephoto lens the middle of the lens to its focal point It affects the angle and perspective of captured images A short focal length translates into a wide angle which allows you to capture a wide shot A long focal length translates into a narrow angle which allows you to capture telephoto shots telephoto shot Short focal length narrow angle Look at these photos below and compare the changes wide angle lens wide shot wide angle 16 mm angle 50 mm angle 200 mm angle f Normally a lens with a wide angle is suitable for shooting landscapes and a lens with a narrow angle is recommended for shooting sports events or portraits Concepts in Photography gt ee De oth of field What controls out of focus effects The depth of field DOF is the focused area around the subject DOF depends on the aperture value In general the DOF can be shallow or deep In photos with a shallow DOF the subject is sharply focused the background is blurred and the subject A low aperture value indicates that the aperture has a wide opening The stands out In contrast photos with a deep DOF have all the elements of wider the aperture the shallower the DOF becomes Conversely a hi
18. press an option B e You can also set the option by pressing MENU Drive gt a shooting method in Shooting mode e Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Single Capture one photo whenever you press Shutter Recommended for general conditions Shooting Functions gt Drive shooting method Continuous Burst Continuously capture photos while you are pressing Shutter You can Consecutively capture up to 10 shots per second 3 seconds 15 shots per capture up to 4 photos Continuous Normal or 9 photos Continuous second 2 seconds or 30 shots per second 1 second when you press High per second Shutter once Recommended for shooting the rapid motion of fast moving subjects such as racing cars tan B e To set the shooting speed in Shooting mode press X Burst and then e The noise reduction function is not available when Continuous High is press DISP selected e The photo size is set to 7M e The Tracking AF function is available with this option e t may take longer to save a photo e You can select up to ISO 25600 when using Continuous Normal or up to e You cannot use the flash with this option ISO 6400 when using Continuous High Shutter speed must be faster than 1 30 second Photos captured with this option may be slightly enlarged when saved e You cannot set an ISO option higher than ISO 6400 e This option cannot be used with the
19. settings and shows the results on the screen Set the function of the by drawing attention to them and by balancing them with the other Custom button to Optical Preview p 171 elements in the photo Following the rule of thirds is one method that usually results in good compositions Rule of Thirds To use the rule of thirds divide the image into a 3x3 pattern of equal rectangles To compose photos that best emphasize the subject make sure the subject is located at one of the corners of the center rectangle Concepts in Photography Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling Photos with two subjects compositions Below are a few examples 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 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 eject Unstable Stable Concepts in Photography Flash Light is one of the most important components in photography However you will not always have enough of light in all situations Making use of a flash allows you to compensate for the lack of light and create a variety of effects The flash also known as a strobe or speed light provides adequate exposure in low light c
20. 1 305 Shutter speed Concepts in Photography Because a low ISO setting means the camera will be less sensitive ght ISO sensitivity you need more light to have an optimal exposure When using a low ISO The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the camera to setting open the aperture more or reduce the shutter speed to allow light This sensitivity is measured by a set of international film standards more light to enter the camera For example on a sunny day when light known as ISO standards On digital cameras this sensitivity rating is used is abundant a low ISO setting does not require a slow shutter speed to indicate the light sensitivity of the digital sensor that captures the However in a dark place or at night a low ISO setting will result in a blurry image photo To compensate for the lower light level you should increase the ISO setting by a moderate amount ISO sensitivity doubles as the ISO number doubles For example an ISO 200 setting is capable of capturing images at twice the speed of an ISO 100 setting However higher ISO settings can result in noise small specks spots and other phenomena in a photo that give the shot a noisy or dirty appearance As a general rule it is best to use a low ISO setting to prevent noise in your photos unless you are shooting in darkened environments or at night A photo captured with a tripod and a high A blurred photo captured by a camera IS
21. 115 e Perform the assigned function p 173 Fn button e e When capturing a photo Access the Smart panel to fine tune settings e When recording a video Switch between AF and MF button 9 In the Menu screen Save the selected options In Shooting mode Allows you to select a focus area manually in some shooting modes Navigation button 10 In Shooting mode DISP Change the information on the display ISO Select an ISO value Select a shooting method or set the timer AF Select an AF mode In other situations Move up down left right respectively No NEMO Delete Custom button In Shooting mode Switch to Video recording standby mode or perform the assigned function p 171 In Playback mode Delete files Playback button Enter Playback mode to view pictures or videos Status lamp Indicates the status of the camera Blinking When saving a photo shooting a video sending data toa computer connecting to WLAN or sending a photo e Steady When there is no data transfer when data transfer to a computer is complete or charging the battery MENU button Access options or menus My Camera gt Camera layout 1 Battery chamber Memory card cover 2 Tripod mount NFC tag USB and shutter release port 4 Connect the camera to a computer or shutter release Use a shutter release cable with a tripod to minimize camera movement 5 HDMI port Touch scre
22. Drive 100 E Email 154 Enlarging 131 Error messages 183 Exposure Value EV 16 115 E Fader 123 FEL 110 Files Deleting 130 Extension 120 Format 79 Protecting 129 Flash Bounce photography 27 Flash options 106 Guide number 26 Intensity 107 F number 16 Focal length 21 Focus assist 96 Focus Peaking 98 Appendix gt Index Icons Playback mode 50 Shooting mode 46 i Launcher 195 Image adjustment Adjusting photos 139 Retouching faces 139 Initial settings 37 Interval capture 105 ISO 19 20 80 L Lenses Layout 53 Locking 54 Markings 57 Unlocking 55 M Maintenance 184 Memory card Caution 187 Insert 34 Metering 111 MF Assist 96 MobileLink 143 N NFC 142 Notification panel 52 O One touch shot 95 Optical Image Stabilization OIS 99 Optional accessories 213 P Panorama mode 72 Photos Editing 137 Enlarging 131 Shooting options 78 Viewing on camera 126 Picture Wizard 85 Posture 13 Power save mode 178 Q Quick Transfer 148 R Red eye effect 107 Remote Viewfinder 145 Resolution Playback mode 138 Shooting mode Movie 119 Shooting mode Photo 78 Rotating 138 Rule of thirds 24 Appendix gt Index S Samsung RAW Converter 199 Service center 201 Settings 177 Shooting modes Aperture Priority 64 Auto 60 Custom 67 Manual 66 Program 62 Recording 73 Samsung Auto Shot 69 Shutter Priority 65 Smart 71 Shutter speed 18 20 Slide show 1
23. EV Select the option that will be adjusted when you EV Aperture press i Function and 4 together ISO Aperture Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Shutter Spoeed EV Shutter Priority Shutter Speed ISO EV Shutter Speed ISO Shutter Speed Manual Shutter Speed Aperture Aperture Shutter Speed Camera settings menu gt User settings Lens Button Speed Settings Set the zoom speed for the Power Zoom lens buttons at either fast medium or slow At fast soeed Zoom noise increases and can be recorded in videos This function is available only when you attach the Power Zoom lens Touch Operation Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode Default Option Description Disable touch operations in Shooting mode You can use touch On operations in other situations On Enable touch operations in Shooting mode Auto Self Shot Set to enter Self Shot mode automatically when you flip the display upward In Self Shot mode the timer 2 seconds face detection and beauty face options are automatically activated AF Lamp When shooting in dark places turn the AF lamp on to improve the operation of the auto focus The Auto Focus functions more accurately in dark places when the AF lamp is on The AF lamp emits light in irregular vertical patterns Camera settings menu gt User settings E Shutter Default Description Set to use the mechanical shutter Set to use the electronic shutter curtain first
24. English alphabet in some modes regardless of the Connecting amp Transferring gt Sending OJATOLKOK via email Sending photos via email You can send photos stored on the camera via email For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 153 In Playback mode touch BJ e In thumbnail view select Bagg a file and then press Fn You can select up to 5 files The total size must be 7 MB or less C Connect to a WLAN p 150 3 Select the Sender box enter your email address and then touch 4 e If you have previously saved your information it will be inserted automatically p 155 e To use an address from the list of previous senders select y gt an address Select the Receiver box enter an email address and then touch 4 e To use an address from the list of previous recipients select v an address e Select to add additional recipients You can input up to 30 recipients e Select x to delete an address from the list Select Next Select the comment box enter your comments and then touch 4 Select Send e The camera will send the email e Ifan email fails to send a message prompting you to send it again appears Connecting amp Transferring gt Sending OJATOLKOK via email e Even if a photo appears to have transferred successfully errors with the 1 In Playback mode touch gt lt recipient s email account may cause the photo to be rejected or rec
25. S M U 3D Fn Framing Mode p 115 P A S M p 100 Photo Size p 78 P A S M amp O 3D Interval Capture p 105 P A S M 5 Quality p 79 P A S M Flash p 106 P A S M am Fn ISO p 80 P A S M Fn ISO Metering p 111 P A S M Fn OLED Color p 82 P A S M 0O 3D Link AE to AF Point p 113 P A S M White Balance p 83 P A S M Fn Dynamic Range p 114 P A S M Picture Wizard p 85 P A S M Fn aa compensation P A S M _ En Smart Filter p 86 P A S M x PIN Exposure Focus lock p 117 P A S AEL AF Mode p 87 P A S M Gi 3D Fn AF a Some functions are limited in these modes AF Area p 90 P A S M Fn Touch AF p 94 P A S M 8 Gd 3D MF Assist p 96 P A S M GG 3D s 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 Shooting Functions Photo size Aoo Size Recommended for As you increase the resolution your photo or video will include more 3 2 6480X4320 Printing on AO paper pixels so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen 3 2 4560X3040 panting Onaa caper When you use a high resolution the file size will also increase Select a low Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions resolution for photos that will be displayed in a digital picture frame or D 3 2 3264X2176 P
26. Shutter release csscssecessessesseseeees 147 Saving files to a smart phone automatically s sssssssssssssssccecsessssssssssssees 148 Contents Sending photos Via EMaAl scscsscscssssrssssscsccsssecsscessecssssssacscsacsacerees 150 C nnecting to a WEAN ies a ccterginenesscvtsaecactavtch sasuran Ea Eai 150 Setting network Options sssssesssssssecesssssecseessseeceesssssceossssseesossseceeossssssressssseerssssses 151 Manually setting the IP address ssssssesesesssssssseesssssssseceeessnsssesceesossssseeceeesnssssseee 151 Network connection tipS iis s ssascsvecisedaccansttssccatedsacissecstictstnscsatestseenesteitendeniacouanss 152 Entering text siinne EEEE 153 Sending photos via Mail ssssssesssssssessssssscessssssceessssecesssseeeessssseeesssseeeesssseeees 154 Storing a sender s INFOFMATION ccsscssessessesssssscssessecsecsecsscssceseesessecsscsseesceneesseass 155 Setting an email password sssssseesssssseccssssseeceesssssceessssscessssssecsossseceesssseeeressssseee 156 Changing the email password ccssssssscssssecssessessesssssessessesssecsscsscsscsscescssesessees 157 Viewing photos or videos ON a TV sesesesesesescseseseoeseseseoeceseseoeocsesesecesee 158 Connecting wirelessly ssssssseessssssssseeesssssssseeeesssssseeeeesssssseersssssssssereessssssseeeesssss 158 Connecting via CaO sisisisisieeesdieinneissridison danai aini aiin aiodn iii 160 Viewing files on a TV cee
27. TV 640X480 30p View on a TV 640x480 MJPEG View ona TV Shooting Functions gt Video functions When Video Out is set to PAL Default Size Recommended for 4096X2160 24p View on a 4K UHDTV 3840X2160 25p View ona 4K UHDTV View on a Full HDTV Videos recorded with this option may not play on some HDTVs or smart phones that do not support 50p 1920X1080 50p 1920X1080 25p View on a Full HDTV 1920X1080 24p View on a Full HDTV 1920X1080 12 5p View on a Full HDTV Available only with some Smart Filter options View on an HDTV 1280X720 50p 1280X720 25p View on an HDTV 640X480 50p View ona TV 640X480 25p View ona TV 640X480 MJPEG View ona TV If you select a video size of 4096X2160 or 3840X2160 and connect the camera to an HDMI supported TV via an HDMI cable the video size is automatically set to 1920X1080 30p eee0e ee oof t Movie quality Set the Movie quality To set movie quality In Shooting mode press MENU LX Movie Quality options an option Default Normal Record videos in normal quality Extension HEVC MP4 HEVC MP4 ne HQ Record videos in high quality Shooting Functions gt Video functions Bit rates for movie sizes File format Movie Size Frame rate 4K 4096X2160 UHD 3840X2160 ee a E S MP4 Se Sc HD 1280X720 E a S VGA 640X480 AVI VGA 640X480 The
28. TV You can share up to 1 000 recent files On the TV you can view only photos or videos captured with your camera The range of the wireless connection between your camera and a TV may vary depending on the specifications of the AP If the camera is connected to two TVs playback may be slower Photos or videos will be shared in their original sizes You can only use this feature with a TV that supports home networking features Shared photos or videos will not be stored on the TV but they can be stored in the camera to meet the TV s specifications Transferring photos or videos to the TV may take some time depending on the network connection the number of files to be shared or the sizes of the files If you power off the camera abnormally while viewing photos or videos on a TV for example by removing the battery the TV considers the camera to still be connected The order of photos or videos on the camera may be different than on the TV Depending on the number and sizes of photos or videos you want to share it may take some time to load your files and complete the initial set up process While viewing photos or videos on the TV continuously using the TV s remote or performing additional operations on the TV may prevent this feature from working properly If you reorder or sort files on the camera while viewing them on a TV you must repeat the initial set up process to update the list of files on the TV If there are no f
29. White Balance on the lens You can also use the intelli Zoom function Using iFn Press i Function on an i Function lens to manually select and adjust shutter speed aperture value exposure value ISO sensitivity and White Balance on the lens Rotate the mode dial to P A S or M C Press MENU amp iFn Setting iFn Standard Select an option 3 Press MENU to return to Shooting mode U Press i Function on the lens to select a setting Adjust an option value e To select items to appear press MENU amp iFn Setting touch iFn Standard select an item My Camera gt Selecting functions options e You can also press i Function and then press DISP ISO or drag 5 Adjust the focus ring to select an option the screen to select a setting e You can also scroll command dial 2 or drag the screen to select an Aperture Adjust the aperture value Shutter Speed Adjust the shutter speed O Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo EV Adjust the exposure value ISO Adjust the ISO sensitivity White Balance Select a White Balance option Zoom in on a subject with less degradation of photo quality than the Digital zoom However the photo resolution or size may change compared to when you zoom in by rotating the zoom ring intelli Zoom My Camera gt Selecting functions options Available options Shooting mode ol olojo intel
30. a network may incur additional charges Costs will vary based on the conditions in your contract 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 radio transmission laws in your region To ensure compliance use the WLAN feature only in the country where you purchased the camera The process for adjusting network settings may differ depending on network conditions Do not access a network that you are not authorized to use Before you connect to a network ensure your battery is fully charged Files that you transfer to another device may not be supported by the device In this case use a computer to play back the files Connecting amp Transferring gt Sending OJATOLKOK via email Entering text tt t Change case Learn how to enter text The icons in the table let you move the cursor Aa switchs e a e E change the case etc Touch a key to enter it e Touch to enter a space e Change the input language by dragging it to the left or the right n alw ekr Lui To Save the displayed text At Delete the last letter eee display language e The number of characters you can enter varies depending on the situation e The screen may differ depending on the input mode e Touch and hold a key to enter the character at the upper right corner of the key B e You can use only the
31. camera body hold it in place and then rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration LL Wp Kip GZ No Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom lock switch 3 Lens 4 Focus ring p 96 5 i Function button p 43 6 Zoomring 7 Lens contacts Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the lens contacts My Camera gt Lenses To unlock the lens rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration until NX 50 150mm F2 8 S ED OIS lens example you hear the click N NO WM BR W B You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked No Description Focus ring p 96 Lens hood mount index i Function button p 43 AF MF switch Custom Focus Range Limiter switch OAT AIIN gt OIS switch My Camera gt Lenses 10 11 12 13 14 Description Zoom ring Tripod ring Lens mount index Lens contacts Tripod ring locking dial Tripod collar connection Tripod connection Tripod mount collar lock dial Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the lens contacts Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function You can adjust the focus quickly and precisely by setting the range for the focus distance Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to SET C Seta focus range Current focus distance 3 22 4 92 6 56 9 84 16 40
32. card with wet hands Operating the camera with wet hands Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity or may cause damage to your camera where the humidity changes drastically Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in hot poorly Storing for an extended period of time ventilated areas such as in a car during summer time l B e When you store the camera for an extended period place it in a sealed Protect your camera and the display from impact rough handling and container with an absorbent material such as silica gel excessive vibration to avoid serious damage e Over time unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty dirty humid or poorly use ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components e The present date and time must be re entered if the camera is turned on after the camera and battery have been separated for a prolonged Do not use your camera near fuels combustibles or flammable period chemicals Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its accessories Do not store the camera where there are mothballs Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Using the camera with caution in the humid environments When you move the camera from a cold environment
33. depending on the selected shooting options 3 Press Video recording again to stop Ld High efficiency Video Coding HEVC is the latest video encoding format established in 2013 collaboratively by ISO IEC and ITU T Because this format uses a high compression rate more data can be saved in less memory space Depending on your computer s specifications and interface files may not play at full resolution due to the high compression rate on some computers To view the file in HEVC format you need a device or program with installed HEVC codecs When recording 4K or UHD video the angle of view becomes narrower Effective angle of view approx 4K 1 68 times UHD 1 77 times the focal length If you have the image stabilizer option on when shooting a movie the camera may record the sound of the image stabilizer working When recording a video the camera may record the sounds of the zoom or other lens adjustments When using an optional video lens the autofocus noise is not recorded If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie the recording will be interrupted Do not change the lens while recording You can set the ISO sensitivity up to ISO 6400 when recording a video My Camera gt Shooting modes e If you change the shooting angle of the camera suddenly while shooting a movie the camera may not be able to record images accurately Use a tripod to minimize camera shake e When formatting a memory card always f
34. device in Playback mode Ed This feature is supported by NFC enabled smart phones running the Android OS We recommend that you use the latest version This feature is not available for iOS devices You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before using this feature Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst from the Google Play Store to install Samsung Camera Manager Samsung Camera Manager is supported by Android OS 4 2 2 or higher To read an NFC tag place the NFC enabled device near the camera s NFC tag for more than 2 seconds You can set the size for transferred photos by pressing MENU and then selecting amp MobileLink NFC Image Size an option Do not modify the NFC tag in any way Using NFC features in Shooting mode In Shooting mode connect a camera and a smart phone by placing the NFC antenna of one device near the NFC tag of the other Press A or turn on Samsung Camera Manager on the smart phone and then launch MobileLink Remote Viewfinder Quick Transfer or Pro Suggest Market p 143 145 148 Using NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam In Playback mode the camera transfers the current files to the smart phone automatically when you place the two devices close to each other while they are connected via Bluetooth e To transfer multiple files select files from the thumbnail view and then read a tag from an NFC enabled device Connecting amp T
35. fash Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Set the function of AEL to FEL focus on the exposure intensity area press AEL Set the flash mode for group A B or C Changes to the flash mode must be made on the master flash The changes are then applied to slave group A B or C and the slave groups operate as a remote system of the flash mode TTL or manual according to the settings for the master flash Mode A TTL Set the exposure of the flash when the flash mode is A TTL e Manual Flash Set the brightness of the flash when the flash mode is Manual Flash e Off Do not fire the flash Group Flash Wireless Flash function V4 e You cannot select External Flash Settings when you use the External e For information about using the wireless sync feature with an external flash refer to the optional external flash s SEF 580A user manual Shooting Functions The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light The camera measures the amount of light in a scene and in many of its modes uses the measurement to adjust various settings For example if a subject looks darker than its actual color the camera captures an overexposed photo 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 sett
36. gt Framing Mode Mode an option Shooting Functions gt EXposure compensation Using the brightness adjustment guide Adjust the brightness using the selected area as a reference The brightness of the selected area is displayed as a value to help you to conveniently adjust the brightness In Shooting mode press MENU gt Brightness Adjustment Guide On locate on the screen in the reference area press AEL use command dials 1 and 2 or X AF or drag the slider to adjust the brightness To adjust the brightness This feature is available only in Program Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority mode This feature and the overexposure guide cannot be set at the same time This feature and the Dynamic Range HDR option cannot be set at the same time This feature and the flash options cannot be set at the same time Viewing the overexposure guide View overexposed areas on a photo in Shooting mode before capturing a photo Setting this feature will cause the overexposed areas of a photo to blink To view the In Shooting mode press MENU 0 gt Overexposure Guide an option overexposure guide 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
37. impacted from the outside This is to protect the memory card Turn on the camera to use it again While you use the camera it may heat up This is normal and should not affect your camera s lifespan or performance When you use the camera in low temperatures it may take some time to turn on the color of the display may be changed temporarily or after images may appear These conditions are not malfunctions and they will correct themselves when the camera is returned to milder temperatures Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies 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 insert foreign objects into any of your camera s compartments slots or access points Damage due to improper use may not be covered by your warranty 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 Appendix gt Maintaining the camera About memory cards Supported memory cards Memory card adapter This product supports SD Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High n r t Capacity SDXC Secure Digital eXtended Capacity microSD microSDHC iii a or microSDXC memory cards To use micro memory cards with this product a PC or a memory card Terminal reader inser
38. is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data e Ifyou try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port the camera may not work properly Connecting amp Transferring gt Connecting to a computer 3 Turn on the camera e The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon On your computer open the removable disk 5 Select the files you want and then drag or save them to your computer j Co Co E m ca co Oo O gt gt oe L L O 7 lt a Chapter 7 Camera settings menu Learn about the user settings and general settings menu You can adjust the settings to better suit your needs and preferences Camera settings menu You can set the user environment with these settings In Shooting mode press MENU amp an option To set user options V4 Available items and their order may differ depending on shooting conditions Manage Custom Mode Create your own shooting modes by adjusting options and saving them Open saved custom modes or delete them p 67 RAW Compression Set the type of compression for RAW files Default Description Lossless Compression RAW files are compressed without data loss Normal Compression RAW files are compressed with negligible effect on image quality Noise Reduction Use Noise Reduction to redu
39. nen aan tela ied ne ees PE a You can pause a video and then scroll command dial 2 to scan backwards oo n ii a viaeo you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X p or forwards through the video MJPEG files can be scanned in single frame increments For MP4 files you can scan forward to view single frames or scan nq Adjust the volume or mute the sound back to view the file in about 0 5 second increments Playback Editing gt Playing videos Adjusting the brightness of a video Adjust the brightness of a video while playing it To adjust the Touch the left half of the display drag upward or eE Ea COME downward E Capture Adjusting the volume of a video Adjust the volume of a video while playing it To adjust the volume Touch the right half of the display drag upward or of a video downward MENU Stop Capture p e You can also touch s and drag the slider on the volume control bar upward or downward e You can also press DISP ISO to adjust the volume of a video Playback Editing gt Playing videos Trimming a video during playback In Playback mode scroll to a video and then press MENU C Select Trim Movie 3 Press X or touch to start playing the video U Press X or touch at the point where you want the trimming to begin D Press Fn or touch Start Point O Press 25 or touch to resume playing the video Press amp or touch at the point where you want t
40. network to add an AP manually When you add an AP manually the AP name must be in English Connecting to a WLAN Hon Description GQ Adhoc AP Learn to connect via an access point AP when you are in a range of a D Secured AP WLAN You can also configure network settings mE WPS AP x lt In Playback mode touch BS Zz Signal strength e The camera automatically searches for available AP devices gt Press AF or touch gt to open network setting options e If a pop up message about data collection regulations appears read and agree to it e When you select a secured AP a pop up window appears Enter the required passwords to connect to the WLAN For information about C Select an AP entering text refer to Entering text p 153 If you select an unsecured AP the camera will connect to the WLAN If you select a WPS profile supported AP select gt WPS PIN connection and then enter a PIN on the AP device You can also connect to a WPS profile supported AP by selecting gt WPS button connection on the camera and then pushing the WPS button on the AP device Wi Fi Setting Samsung1 Samsung2 Samsung3 gt gt gt gt Samsung4 Connecting amp Transferring gt Sending OJATOLKOK via email Setting network options Manually setting the IP address Inthe Wi Fi Setting screen move to an AP and then press AF Inthe Wi Fi Setting screen move to an AP and then press A
41. of tiME cccsessecsessecssessceseesesseessssseeseeseeseesseeseess 185 Using the camera with caution in the humid environments sss sss 186 Other PME UNS as ceeacesecaeasaresaasectttaicent sresivesescticnesqeattone di mssttsesneetd eeliesereateeerecaians 186 About memory CANS sssssseesessssssssccssssssssseeeessssssseeeesssssecreeosssssseersssssssserrrrsssssss 187 Supported memory cards ssssssesssesssssssseeesssssssecceesssssssseeeeessssssescerssssssseseeerssssssseee 187 Memory card capacity s esessssssseeeesssssssseecsesssssesscesssssssseeeeesssssseseersessssseeereesssssssees 188 Cautions when using memory cardS sssssessssssssseseesssssssseceeesssssesseesssssssseeeeesss 190 Apoutthe pately ce stscctveassncivavacstrateasqneoessa es sqeseusesaisn ent N AE a ENNA a nS 191 Battery specificati ONS sects casoensnecisenvesresndite nesses rarecorsdadennennrtonetenieaemniedts 191 BEC NIM aerae EER tneeotentepettenennddtdenasnenntenstcausies 192 Low battery message ssssssesssssssseeeeesssssssseeeeessssseeeeessosssssereeesssssseserossssssseeserossssssss 192 Notes about using the battery sssssssseesssssssseceesssssssseeceessssseesersssssssseeeeesssssssee 192 Battery SCANS acssdanasinnnnnnann A 193 Notes about charging the battery esesssssseseesssssssseccsessssseeeeeessssssseeeeeessssssee 193 Notes about charging with a computer connected ess eesssssssssrsssssscesssss 194 Handle and dispose o
42. photo The height of the graph is related to color information The graph gets higher if a specific color is more common Insufficient exposure Balanced exposure Excessive exposure Shooting Functions If you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong light dark contrast between the subject and the background or you want to capture a photo in which the subject is out of the auto focus area lock the focus or exposure and then capture a photo When the exposure lock function is assigned to AEL example Set the focus frame and half press Shutter to measure the exposure 2 Press AEL to lock the exposure 3 Make changes to the composition after the exposure is locked UY Half press Shutter to achieve focus and then press Shutter to take a photo 3 When the focus lock function is assigned to AEL example Set the focus frame and half press Shutter to achieve focus C Press AEL to lock the focus 3 Make changes to the composition after the focus is locked UY Half press Shutter to measure the exposure and then press Shutter to take a photo J You can change the function assigned to AEL to focus lock exposure lock or both p 172 Shooting Functions Separate the exposure area and the focus area or merge them again This P Drag to the exposure area feature is available only when Touch AF is set to Touch AF e The focus area and the exposu
43. provided USB cable e The battery may not charge when You use a USB hub Other USB devices are connected to your computer You connect the cable 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 may explode when they are overheated b gt Co Co Appendix You can view and edit files using the provided programs You can also send 3 Turn on the camera the files to a PC wirelessly U Install i Launcher on the PC oS How to Install Installi ng i Launcher When the pop up window prompts you to install i Launcher select Yes Turn off the camera e If the pop up window does not appear select My Computer i Launcher iLinker exe Windows Ifa pop up window prompting you to run iLinker exe appears run it first e When you connect the camera to a computer with i Launcher installed the program will launch automatically P Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable Mac Click Devices i Launcher Mac iLinker app 5 Follow the on screen instructions to install i Launcher e Available programs may differ depending o
44. right too bright on the histogram indicate a photo that is improperly exposed HEVC High efficiency Video Coding format established by the international standard organizations ISO IEC and ITU T This codec is capable of providing good video quality at low bit rates Image sensor The physical part of a digital camera that contains a photosite for each pixel in the image Each photosite records the brightness of the light that strikes it during an exposure Common sensor types are CCD Charge coupled Device and CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor IP Internet protocol address An IP address is a unique number that is assigned to every device that is connected to the internet ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera At higher ISO settings the camera can use a higher shutter speed to reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light However images with a high ISO setting are more susceptible to noise 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 metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the quantity of light to set the exposure MF Manual Focus A system that manually focuses the camera lens on the subject You can use the focus ring to focus on a
45. right corner of the notification panel Touch the bottom of the notification panel or press MENU or Fn to close it 201 5 01 0 0 00AM New Firmware Display Brightne k SS 0 V Auto Orage amp Battery E eVi o Storage 10 shot s CLO Battery Level elale ect ion Si a tU S im Bluetooth ig Wi Fi Network PNT AN a n A Ll 7 HRE T HES i d D D LT ie Z C D em DO D D D a SE i na MS i My Camera You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your NX series No Description camera 1 i Function button p 43 Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your needs 2 Lens mount index and preferences Focus ring p 96 3 e Rotate the focus ring to adjust the zoom setting when using the auto focus function Lens layout sa sl Zoom button gt e P h b dj h i SAMSUNG 16 50mm F3 5 5 6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens example ress the zoom button to adjust the zoom ratio 6 Lens contacts Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the lens contacts bh When not using the lens attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect the lens from dust and scratches My Camera gt Lenses SAMSUNG 20 50mm F3 5 5 6 ED II lens example Locking or unlocking the lens To lock the lens slide the zoom lock switch away from the
46. set to Date the folder name appears as XXX_MMDD For example if you capture a photo on January 1 the folder name will be 101_0101 C Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable e 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 e If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port the camera may not work properly Connecting amp Transferring gt Connecting to a computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows 7 When the camera is connected to the computer as a removable disk follow the instructions below to disconnect the camera With Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar Ensure that no data is being transferred between the camera and the computer e If the status lamp on your camera is blinking it means the data transfer is in progress Please wait until the status lamp stops blinking 2 Click J on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen a y Ws 10 30 AM 3 Click the pop up message Y Click the message box indicating safely removed D Remove the USB cable Transferring files to your Mac OS B Mac OS 10 7 or later is supported Turn off the camera C Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable e You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera If the cable
47. 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 number of pixels present in a digital image High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter It is an important factor in the brightness of a photo as it controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor A fast shutter speed allows less time to let in light The photo becomes darker but subjects in motion freeze more easily sRGB Standard RGB International standard of color space established by the IEC International Electrotechnical Commission This is the defined 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 primary colors red green and blue in an image The goal of adjusting the White Balance or color balance is to correctly render the colors in an image Wi Fi Wi Fi is a technology
48. the screen Use the center marker to set the vertical and horizontal levels You can set the size of the center marker or apply effects to it Default Option Description Display Set to turn the center marker on or off Off On Size Set the size of the center marker Large Normal Set to apply a transparency effect to the center marker Transparency Off On B The center marker is displayed even while the camera is recording a video Key Mapping You can change the function assigned to the Custom button the AEL button the EV button or command dials 1 and 2 Set the Custom button s function Default FOption Description Execute the Depth of Field Preview function for the Optical Preview current aperture value p 24 One Touch WB Execute the Custom White Balance function Save a file in the RAW JPEG format To save a file in One Touch RAW JPEG format press the button again One Touch HDR Enable or disable the HDR Dynamic Range option Movie STBY Switch to Video recording standby mode Camera settings menu gt User settings AEL Set the function for the AEL button You can change the function assigned to the button to focus lock exposure lock or other shooting functions The AEL and AFL functions save the exposure value or focus area respectively when you press AEL The function executed by half pressing Shutter varies according to the function assigned to AEL Default
49. the shooting screen Q On the smart phone touch and hold to focus and then release it to capture the photo Touch to record a video and touch to stop a video e Touch Gg to view the captured photo and send it to the smart phone e If the GPS feature is activated on the smart phone the GPS information will be saved with the captured photo 2 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 23 ft 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 The Remote Viewfinder function will deactivate when You answer an incoming call on the iOS devices Either the camera or the smart phone turns off The device loses a Bluetooth or Wi Fi connection The Bluetooth or Wi Fi connection is poor or unstable You perform no operations for approximately 3 minutes while connected Connecting amp Transferring gt Con necting to a smart phone Using a smart phone as a remote shutter U On the smart phone touch to capture the photo release e Select Press and touch amp to capture a single photo each time you touch e Select Press amp Hold and touch to allow Shutter to remain pressed Press again to release Shutter When capturing continuous shots or using the Bulb function select Press amp Hold Use the Bluetooth S
50. to the smart phone s p 180 Select files to transfer On the smart phone touch EL e The camera will send the files to the smart phone Connecting amp Transferring gt Con necting to a smart phone Controlling the camera remotely with a smart phone Use the Remote Viewfinder feature on your smart phone to control your camera and remotely capture a photo or record video running 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 If the firmware version is not the most recent this function may not perform properly V4 e The Remote Viewfinder feature is supported by smart phones or tablets e You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before using this feature Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to install Samsung Camera Manager Samsung Camera Manager is supported by Android OS 4 2 2 or higher e This function is not available when you attach a 3D lens in 3D mode In Shooting mode press A C Touch e If the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select Next e If you use a Wi Fi manual connection to connect the camera and a smart phone you can enable the Wi Fi Privacy lock p 180 e If you use a Wi Fi manual connection to connect the camera and a smart phone the Bluetooth feature
51. to a warm one condensation can form on the lens or internal components of the camera In this situation turn off the camera and wait for at least 1 hour If condensation forms on the memory card remove the memory card from the camera and wait until all moisture has evaporated before reinserting it Other precautions Do not swing your camera by the strap This may cause injury to yourself or others or damage to your camera Do not paint your camera as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation Turn off the camera when not using it Your camera consists of delicate parts Avoid impacts to the camera Protect the display from damage by keeping it in the case when not in use Protect the camera from scratches by keeping it away from sand sharp objects or loose change Do not use the camera if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face Take the camera to a Samsung service center to have it repaired Never place cameras batteries chargers or accessories near on or in heating devices such 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
52. wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before you insert the memory card into 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 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 This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Use amemory card that meets the standard requirements B The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Abo ut the batte ry e Avoid storing or using the battery in hot humid places such as spas or shower enclosures Use only Samsung approved batteries e Do not rest the camera on flammable surfaces such as bedding carpets or electric blankets for a prolonged period e When the camera is switched on do not leave it in any confined space for a Battery specifications Aa y SP e Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic objects such er as necklaces coins keys or watches e Use only authentic manufacturer recommended Lithium ion replacement Model BP1 130 batteries Type Lithium ion battery e Do not disassemble the battery or puncture it with any sharp object e Avoid exposing the battery to
53. 0 Battery Size When recording 4K or UHD video the angle of view Capacity 1 130 mAh becomes narrower Effective angle of view approx 4K 1 68 times UHD 1 77 Physical Specifications times the focal length Dimensions W X H X D 4 7 X 2 5 X 1 7 in 119 5 X 63 6 X 42 5 mm without e NTSC 60 fps 30 fps 24 fps protrusions Frame rate e PAL 50 fps 25 fps 24 fps Weight Approx 10 oz 292 g body only Sound Stereo Operating Temperature 0 40 C IGEL Operating Humidity 5 85 SD card SDHC card SDXC card up to 64 GB System Requirements guaranteed UHS I supported 4 a External media Windows 7 8 8 1 Intel 3rd Gen i5 3 4 GHz or File format RAW JPEG MPO 3D Windows higher equivalent AMD processor Network and Wireless Connectivity Macintosh Mac OS 10 7 or higher Wi Fi IEEE 802 11b g n Saat Specifications may change without notice to improve performance NFC Yes Other brands and products names are trademarks of respective owners Bluetooth Yes Appendix Anaglyph mode Anaglyph mode enables a 3D effect to be applied to images when they are viewed through optical devices such as special glasses The camera captures two separate images in red and cyan chromatically opposite colors The images are combined and when viewed through special glasses with red and cyan colored filters a 3D effect is achieved AP Access Point An access point is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to
54. 25 to open the photo bundle 3 Scroll command dial 2 or press AF to scroll through files e You can also drag the image left or right to move to another file UY Scroll command dial 1 to the left or press 2 to return to Playback mode e You can also touch 4 to return to Playback mode Playback Editing gt Searching and managing files Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion In Playback mode press MENU gt CJ Protect Multiple Protect C Scroll command dial 2 or press AF to move to a file and then select the file by pressing 85 3 Press AEL p e You cannot delete or rotate a protected file e You can directly protect a file in Playback mode by selecting a file and then pressing AEL To unprotect the file press AEL again e Press AEL while a photo bundle is selected to protect all continuous shots in the bundle Lock Unlock all files Lock or unlock all files In Playback mode press MENU gt C Protect Protect All C Select an option Cancel Return to the previous menu Unlock Unlock all files Lock Lock all files Playback Editing gt Searching and managing files Deleting files Delete files in Playback mode and secure more space on your memory card Protected files can be deleted once the protection is removed Deleting a single file You can select a single file and delete it In Playback mode select a file and th
55. 32 Smart filter Playback mode 140 Shooting mode 86 Smart panel 42 Smart Range 124 T Thumbnails 126 Time Lapse 105 Timer 102 Touch AF 94 Touch screen 40 Tracking AF 94 Transferring files Mac 165 Windows 164 TV Link 158 U Unpacking 29 V Video Out 178 Videos Capturing 136 Options 119 Recording 73 Viewing 134 W White balance 83 Wireless network 150 3 3D mode 75 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product C lt 0 1 6 8 or visit our website www samsung com for after sales service or inquiries
56. 5 LV 900 lux For best results capture photos in places with sufficient light When you photograph objects that contain polarizing material such as a display sunglasses or a polarizing filter or use polarizing material with your lens the images may appear dark or the 3D effect may not be applied properly Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking If you rotate or tilt the camera vertically while shooting the 3D effect may not be applied properly Capture images with the camera in the normal position If you shoot in fluorescent lighting or capture images displayed by projectors or TVs the images may appear black due to the flicker effect In 3D mode the Enlarge x8 option of MF Assist may not be available The camera s display shows 3D videos only in 2D Photos captured with the 3D function are saved in JPEG 2D and MPO 3D formats On your camera s display you can view only JPEG files To view 3D files connect your camera to a 3D TV or 3D monitor with an optional HDMI cable While viewing wear proper 3D glasses You cannot use the flash in 3D mode My Camera gt Shooting modes Available functions by shooting mode Function Available in Focus Peaking p 98 P A S M Gm a For details about shooting functions see Chapter 2 You can press shortcut buttons to access selected functions as noted OIS Anti Shake p 99 P A S M Te 7 Drive Single Continuous eae Lorient Burst Timer Bracketing P A
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58. AMXXXX JPG Camera settings menu gt User settings Distortion Correct Grid Line You can correct distortion that can be caused by lenses This function may Select a guide to help you compose a scene not be available with some lenses Default Option Description Off Disable grid lines User Display 4X4 Seta 4 X 4 grid You can add or remove shooting information from the display 3X3 Set a 3 X 3 grid Cross Set the grid lines as cross hairs Diagonal Set the grid lines to cross diagonally 5 42015 01 01 10 d0AMPF Display grid lines for the current aspect ratio of a video Action Safe Area This is useful when recording a video to fit on another device s screen or when editing a video Display grid lines for a standard TV aspect ratio 4 3 4 3 Safe Area This is useful when recording a video to fit on another device s screen or when editing a video Display grid lines for the cinemascope ratio 2 35 1 2 35 1 Safe Area This is useful when recording a video to fit on another device s screen or when editing a video Description 1 Icons Set to display icons on the right in Shooting mode B Grid lines are displayed even while the camera is recording a video 2 Date and Time Set to display the date and time Button 3 Set to display touch icons on the left and the bottom in Shooting mode Camera settings menu gt User settings Center Marker Set to display a cross shaped center marker in the center of
59. F ortouch gt ortouch gt C Select each option and then enter the required information C Select IP Setting Manual Enter the network password Network Password 3 Select each option and then enter the required information Option Description IP Setting Set the IP address automatically or manually IP Enter the static IP address Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask Gateway Enter the gateway DNS Server Enter the DNS address Connecting amp Transferring gt Sending OJATOLKOK via email Network connection tips e You must insert a memory card to use the Wi Fi features The quality of the network connection will be determined by the AP The further the distance between your camera and the AP the longer it will take to connect to the network If a nearby device is using the same radio frequency signal as your camera it may interrupt your connection If your AP name is not in English the camera may not be able to locate the device or the name may appear incorrectly For network settings or a password contact your network administrator or network service provider Depending on the encryption type the number of digits in the password may differ A WLAN connection 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 Connecting to
60. Freeze Rich Tones Panorama Waterfall Multi Exposure Silhouette Sunset Night Fireworks Light Trace Capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections Capture still life scenes and landscapes Capture subjects moving at high speed Capture a photo with vibrant colors Capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo Capture scenes with waterfalls Capture multiple photos and overlap them to create one photo Capture subjects as dark shapes against a light background Capture scenes at sunset with natural looking reds and yellows Capture a photo with less blurring and visual noise Capture scenes with fireworks Capture scenes with the light trailing in low light conditions 3 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture My Camera gt Shooting modes Capturing panoramic photos U When you are finished release Shutter In Panorama mode you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single e The camera will automatically save the shots into one photo photo Panorama mode captures and combines a series of photos to create e If you release Shutter while shooting the panoramic shooting a panoramic image stops and photos that have been captured are saved l Rotate the mode dial to and then select Panorama e The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured P e In Panorama mode some shooting options are not available Pad Press and h
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62. O setting A photo captured with a low ISO setting The same shot captured with a high ISO The photo is clear setting The photo is grainy Concepts in Photography How the aperture setting shutter speed and ISO sensitivity control exposure The aperture setting shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are closely interconnected in photography The aperture setting controls the opening that regulates the light that enters the camera while the shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to enter ISO sensitivity determines the speed at which the film or digital image sensor reacts to light Together these three aspects are described as the triangle of exposure 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 g Wide aperture Aperture more light value Narrow aperture less light Wide shallow depth of field Narrow deep depth of field Settings Fast speed less light Slow speed more light Shutter speed Fast still Slow blurry High sensitivity more sensitive to light Low sensitivity less sensitive to light ISO sensitivity High
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64. RAW file format Selecting this option will change the photo quality from RAW to JPEG e When you continuously capture photos for best results set the shutter speed at 1 250 s or higher If you set the shooting speed at 9 fps in Continuous High set the shutter speed at 1 500 s or higher e Maximum shooting speed is 9 frames per second It will slow down after approx JPEG 40 shots RAW 5 shots Based on UHS I SD Card May vary depending on the spec of memory card Shooting Functions gt Drive Shooting method Timer Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket Capture a photo after a specified time You can also set the shooting When you press Shutter the camera captures 3 consecutive photos the interval number of shots and shooting time original and two more with different exposure settings Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos continuously You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu Exposure 2 Exposure 2 Original p e Press Shutter to stop capturing e To set the timer details press X Timer DISP set the shooting interval number of shots and shooting time Shooting Functions gt Drive shooting method 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 adjus
65. a wired network Ad Hoc network An ad hoc network is a temporary connection for sharing files or an internet connection and between computers and devices Adobe RGB Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range than sRGB Its wider range of colors helps you easily edit photos on a computer AEB Auto Exposure Bracket This feature automatically captures several images at different exposures to help you capture a properly exposed image AEL AFL Auto Exposure Lock Auto Focus Lock These features help you to lock the exposure or focus settings for a subject AF Auto Focus A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the subject Your camera uses contrast to focus automatically AMOLED Active matrix organic light emitting diode LCD Liquid Crystal Display AMOLED is a very thin and light visual display that does not require backlighting LCD is a visual display commonly used in consumer electronics An LCD display needs a separate backlight such as CCFL or LED lights to reproduce colors Appendix gt Glossary Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camera s sensor Bluetooth This feature allows you to exchange files with other devices 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 ISO se
66. ace the battery near heating devices or expose to excessively warm The battery can ignite or explode if not charged properly environments such as the inside of an enclosed car in the summertime e Do not place the battery in a microwave oven Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Battery life Shooting mode Photos Videos Average time Number of photos Approx 185 min Approx 370 photos Approx 115 min Record videos at 1920X1080 60p e The figures above are based on CIPA test standards Your results may differ depending on your actual usage e Available shooting time differs depending on background shooting interval and use conditions e Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time Low battery message When the battery has fully discharged the battery icon will turn red and the Low Battery message will appear Notes about using the battery Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries 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 li
67. an SDXC or UHS I UHS IIl memory card Cannot display files e Turn off the camera and then turn it on again e Remove the memory card and then insert it again e Format the memory card See Cautions when using memory cards for more details p 190 SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system To use SDXC memory cards or UHS I UHS II memory cards that are formatted with the exFAT file system on a Windows XP computer download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system To use SDXC memory cards or UHS I UHS II memory cards that are formatted with the exFAT file system ensure that the external device is compatible with the exFAT file system before connecting the camera to the device If you change the name of a file your camera may not play the file the name of the file should meet the DCF standard If you encounter this situation display files on your computer Situation The photo is blurry The colors in the photo do not match the actual scene The photo is too bright or too dark Photos are distorted Horizontal lines appear on the photo Suggested remedies e Ensure that the focus option you set is suitable for the kind of shot you are capturing e Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking e Ensure that the lens is clean If not clean the lens p 184 An incorrect White Balance can create unrealistic color
68. and the mechanical curtain second e This feature is available only when you attach a Samsung lens using a B Samsung NX mount e We recommend that you use the electronic shutter to minimize camera shake when using a telephoto lens or taking a close up photo e When you use a large diameter lens and a fast shutter speed a bokeh effect an aesthetic blur in out of focus areas can occur The effect can by affected by the subject and the shooting conditions To make the bokeh effect appear correctly set the E Shutter to Off e When you change the E Shutter settings the first curtain of the shutter is adjusted and you will hear a noise as the shutter adjusts This is normal when preparing the camera to operate the E Shutter This feature is not available when you attach the external flash SEF 580A MobileLink NFC Image Size Set the size of photos to transfer to a smart phone using the MobileLink or NFC function Default Option Description Resize to 2M or If a photo s size is larger than 3M the camera will lower transfer it after resizing it to 2M or lower Original The photo will be transferred in its original size Camera settings menu Learn to configure your camera s settings Default Item Description To set Setting In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU gt gt Set the Quick View time length the amount of time the options an option camera displays a photo immediately after you captu
69. art phone that does not support Bluetooth via a Wi Fi connection e fasmart phone that does not support Bluetooth is registered to the camera you must delete it and register a smart phone that supports Bluetooth e The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time Connecting amp Transferring gt Con necting to a smart phone Y On the camera confirm the smart phone s registration request e If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before it is connected automatically e The Quick Transfer icon on the camera s screen will be changed to an icon that shows the connection status e If the pop up message that prompts you to set the auto time setting appears select Yes to sync the camera s date and time to the smart phone s p 180 5 Capture a photo e The captured photo is saved to the camera in its original size and a preview image is transferred to the smart phone Select the preview image on the smart phone to transfer the original photo from the camera to the smart phone If you captured continuous photos the first captured photo is transferred to the smart phone e If the GPS feature is activated on the smart phone the GPS information will be saved with the captured photo b gt Z j Connecting amp Transferring Connect to a network and send stored photos on the camera via email e Select Refresh to refresh the list of connectable APs e Select Add a wireless
70. at When you record a video at 640X480 MJPEG the video will be saved in AVI format To view HEVC files you must have a device or program with HEVC codecs installed Sound is recorded via the camera s microphone You can set the exposure by adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed for the mode you selected When you use a lens that does not have an AF MF switch while recording a video press AF to select a desired AF mode If the lens has an AF MF switch set the switch according to the selected focus mode Set the switch to AF when you select Single AF or Continuous AF Set the switch to MF when you select Manual Focus Press Fn to switch between AF and MF while recording a video Press the AEL button to use the focus lock function when the AFL function is assigned to the AEL button Select Fader to fade a scene in or out You can also select Voice Wind Cut or other options p 123 While recording a video touch to select a touch AF option If you select Touch AF you can hold the camera s focus on a subject by touching the subject on the screen If you select Tracking AF the focus tracks and automatically focuses on your subject even when the subject is moving or when you change the picture composition Set the desired options e If CUSTOM is set to Movie STBY press CUSTOM to enter the Video recording standby mode C Press Video recording to start recording e Video recording may not be supported
71. ate of 10 fps When using the Time Lapse function you can set the count to less than 600 shots If you set the interval count to more than 600 shots or there is not enough Space on the memory card after the Time Lapse function has been set the interval count will change automatically to allow you to use the Time Lapse function Touch tt to pause while capturing photos Touch to resume Touch or press MENU to stop capturing Use a shutter release cable with a tripod to minimize camera movement when capturing interval shots Connect the power cable if the shooting interval is long or the number of shots to be taken is high If the shooting interval is set to between one minute and 10 minutes the camera will enter Display save mode after it starts to capture a photo If a shooting interval exceeds 10 minutes the camera will enter Power save mode and turn on and capture a photo automatically at the next interval Press Shutter to cancel Power save mode If the battery or memory card is removed while capturing photos shooting will stop Before removing the battery or memory card interval shooting must be paused and the camera must be turned off Shooting Functions To capture a realistic photo of a subject the amount of light should be Description constant When the light source varies you can use a flash and supply a constant amount of light Select appropriate settings according to a light 2nd Curtain The flash
72. ayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set My Camera gt Display icons Recording videos Description fion Description TEE l ON Shooting mode imn Fully charged rmation i interment Switch between AF and MF an dE Partially charged Touch dmnn e Red Empty recharge KK 00 00 00 10 Mekaten aik 00 02 2 Switch between Single AF and WB Charging Le Continuous AF Touch l D 7 indicator CAF Touch AF option Touch akiak E ee Exposure value 00 00 00 10 Current recording time ee S Available recording time ISO A 200 ISO sensitivity p 80 1 40 F35 1i i fi ISO A 200 Ea Fast Slow Movie p 122 Playback time after applying the Vid dieval 09 0 Fast Slow Movie feature a N Overheating warning indicator L R This icon appears when you attach the Power Zoom lens My Camera gt Display icons 2 Shooting options KK 00 00 00 10 ome 00 02 1 40 F35 i ISO A 200 icon Description BOP Video size re Metering p 111 CAF AF mode p 87 3t White Balance p 83 AB White Balance micro adjustment WW Optical Image Stabilization OIS p 99 eo Fader p 123 am Fast Slow Movie p 122 Ge Voice recording off p 124 BHH Zoom button This icon appears when you attach the Power Zoom lens J The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set About the level gauge
73. bit rates above may vary depending on the shooting conditions The bit rates above are based on HEVC codec Sensor output 24p 29 97p 25 00p 59 94p 50 00p 29 97p 25 00p 24 00p 59 94p 50 00p 29 97p 25 00p 59 94p 50 00p 29 97p 25 00p 29 97p 25 00p Shooting Functions gt Video functions Fast Slow Movie AF Responsiveness Set the playing speed of a video Set the delay time for the focus to automatically change during video recording When a new subject enters the frame the camera shifts the Default icon Description To set playing speed In Shooting mode press MENU gt C4 Fast Slow Movie focus slowly if the responsiveness is set to low If the responsiveness is set options an option to high the camera shifts the focus quickly To adjust the AF Responsiveness x0 25 Record a video to view it at 1 4 normal speed during QM playback Available only with 1280X720 30p 25p 640X480 30p 25p e This function is available only when Fast Slow Movie is set to x1 p e This function is not available with the following lenses In Shooting mode press MENU gt L_X AF Responsiveness an option x0 5 Record a video to view it at 1 2 normal speed during A playback Available only with 1920X1080 30p 25p 1280X720 SAMSUNG 16mm F2 4 60p 50p 30p 25p 640X480 60p 50p 30p 25p SAMSUNG 20mm F2 8 SAMSUNG 30mm F2 OWK x1 Record a video to view it at normal speed during playbac
74. bundle with SEF8A Smart Flash Auto Auto Red eye Fill in Fill in Red 1st Curtain 2nd Curtain Off 8 based on ISO 100 Less than 1 200 sec Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent White Fluorescent NW Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten Tungsten Auto Flash WB Custom Set Color Temperature Manual Dynamic Range Expansion Off Smart Range HDR Effects Standard Vivid Portrait Landscape Forest Retro Picture wizard Cool Calm Classic Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Vignetting Miniature H Miniature V Smart filter Watercolor Selective Color R G B Y 4 Colors Photos Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Mode Manual Custom Samsung Auto Shot Smart Beauty Face Landscape Action Freeze Rich Smart mode Tones Panorama Waterfall Silhouette Sunset Night Fireworks Light Trace Multi Exposure e 3 2 28M 6480X4320 13 9M 4560X3040 7 1M 3264X2176 3M 2112X1408 e 16 9 23 6M 6480X3648 11 9M 4608X2592 SE NEG 6 2M 3328X1872 2 4M 2048X1152 e 1 1 18 7M 4320X4320 9 5M 3088X3088 4 7M 2160X2160 2M 1408X1408 Size RAW 28M 6480X4320 RAW format SRW Compression Lossless Compression Normal Compression Color space sRGB Adobe RGB Appendix gt Camera specifications Video Interface Format zr aaa t Yuso Compression Video HEVC MJPEG VGA only 4096X2160 24 fps 3840X2160 30 fps Video output NTa 1920X1080 1280X720 640X48
75. ce the visual noise in photos Default Description This function reduces noise that may occur when you pig eOnr set a high ISO sensitivity Off High Normal Low This function reduces noise when you set the camera CORO tere for a long exposure Off On If Long Term NR is off image noise may increase when you capture a photo p using the Bulb function When using the Bulb function we recommend that you set the Long Term NR to On Camera settings menu gt User settings Color Space The color space option allows you to select methods for representing colors Digital imaging devices such as digital cameras monitors and Adobe RGB printers have their own color ranges referred to as color spaces Default Option Description sRGB Standard RGB is an international specification sRGB that defines the color space created by the IEC International Electrotechnical Commission It is sRGB widely used for creating colors on PC monitors and is also the standard color space for Exif For regular images and images that will be published on the Internet we recommend using sRGB Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range than sRGB Its wider range of colors Adobe RGB helps you easily edit photos on a computer Note that individual programs are generally compatible with a limited number of color spaces B When the color space is set to Adobe RGB photos will be saved as S
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78. cess of updating firmware via Wi Fi may not be stable depending on the quality of the network connection Open Source View open source licenses License Chapter O Appendix Get information about error messages camera maintenance using programs on a computer firmware updates troubleshooting tips specifications and glossary terms Appendix When the following error messages appear try these remedies Lens is locked Card Error Low Battery No Image File File Error Recording stopped You can record again after the camera cools down Memory Full The lens is locked Rotate the lens counter clockwise until you hear a click p 54 e Turn off the camera and then turn it on again e Remove the memory card and insert it again e Format the memory card Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery Capture photos or insert a memory card that contains photos Delete the damaged file or contact a service center Cool down the camera Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card Error messages Card Locked Unable to capture a photo because folder and file number on the memory card reached the maximum values Reset the folder number Error 00 Error 01 02 Suggested remedies You can lock SD SDHC or SDXC cards to prevent files from being deleted Unlock the card when shooting p 187 File names do not match the DCF standard Follow the on screen instr
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80. ctions gt Face Detection Smile Shot Wink Shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling The camera automatically releases the shutter 2 seconds after it detects a face winking face J e Wink detection may fail if the camera is below eye level the subject appears dark due to backlighting the subject is wearing glasses e Wink for more than 1 second for better detection p When your subject smiles broadly your camera can detect the smile more easily p Shooting Functions Touch AF gm f Select or focus on an area that you touch on the screen Additionally focus Trackina AF on the subject and capture a photo by touching the screen 7 Tracking AF allows you to track and automatically focus on your subject even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting In Shooting mode press MENU Cc Touch AF _ composition an option To set Touch AF White frame Your camera is p i D tracking the subject _ Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions Touch AF LJ Wi N E A Touch AF allows you to select and focus on the focus area that you touch on the screen Green frame Your subject is in focus when you half press Shutter Red frame Your camera failed to focus AT DNAs Rt LA F D A r T MNI l OMIR The focus area will correspond to the area you touch on the screen and the focus w
81. d 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 camera to the PC at a time for sending files The backup may be canceled due to network conditions If there are no files in the camera s memory you cannot use this feature You must turn off Windows Firewall and any other firewalls before using this feature You can send up to 1 000 recent files On the PC software the server name must be entered in the Latin alphabet and can contain no more than 48 characters Connecting amp Transferring gt Connecting to a computer Connecting the camera as a removable disk 3 Turn on the camera l e The computer recognizes the camera automatically Transfer files on a memory card to your computer by connecting the P J y camera to the PC Y On your computer select My Computer Removable Disk DCIM 100PHOTO or 101_0101 Transferring files to your Windows OS computer 5 Select the files you want and then drag or save them to your You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk Open computer the removable disk and transfer files to your computer If the Folder T i Me Turn off the camera B the Folder Type is
82. des you cannot use this function e Ifyou attach an intensity adjustable external flash to the camera the intensity settings of the flash will be applied e Ifthe subject is too close when you use the flash some light may be blocked resulting in a dark photo Ensure that the subject is within the recommended range which varies by lens e When a lens hood is attached the light from the flash can be blocked by the hood Remove the hood to use the flash Flash settings Set the flash mode exposure value flash brightness or multi flash when you attach an external flash to the camera You can also set wireless sync to control the external flash The flash settings are supported only when you attach a compatible optional external flash SEF 580A Setting external flash In Shooting mode press MENU 0 External Flash Settings an option To set external flash Shooting Functions gt Flash Option Description A TTL In the A TTL Advanced Through The Lens mode the camera measures the light reflected by the subject through the lens Then it calculates the optimum exposure based on the exposure value and shutter Flash Mode speed Manual Flash The flash emits the full amount of light or the flash intensity can be adjusted manually Multi Flash When you press Shutter the flash fires multiple times based on the number you have set Flash EV Set the exposure of the flash when the flash mode is
83. e 1 The OIS function is applied only when you full or half press Shutter Mode 2 The OIS function is on 2 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 mode The battery is low You capture a close up shot If you use the OIS function with a tripod your images may be blurred by the vibration of the OIS sensor Deactivate the OIS function when you use a tripod If the camera is hit or dropped the display will be blurry If this occurs turn off the camera and then turn it on again Use the OIS function only when needed because the function consumes more battery power To set an OIS option on the menu set the OIS switch on your lens to ON This option may not be available with some lenses 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 Normal Continuous High 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 l f shooting method In Shooting mode
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85. earn how to view photo and video thumbnails and how to protect or delete files J If you perform no operations for a while information and icons on the screen disappear When you press a button or touch the screen they will reappear Viewing photos Press PJ The most recent file you captured will be displayed 1 10 ad amp MENU 100 0010 C Scroll command dial 2 or press AF to scroll through files e You can also drag the image left or right to move to another file You will not be able to edit or play back files that were captured with other P cameras if the file format sizes or codecs are not supported by your NX500 Use a computer or another device to edit or play back these files Viewing image thumbnails To search for photos and videos change to the thumbnail view The thumbnail view displays multiple images at a time so that you can easily look for items you want to find You can also classify and display files by category such as date or file type gt MENU Ea os Scroll command dial 1 to the left to select the thumbnail q view mode ma a Scroll command dial 1 to the right to return to the previous mode Playback Editing gt Searching and managing files Viewing files by category Inthe thumbnail view press MENU gt C gt Filter a category e You can also touch the current category name to open the option list Default All View files normal
86. ed e Mode Help Guide Set to display help text about the TV that supports Anynet HDMI CEC you can control selected mode when changing shooting modes the playback functions of the camera with the TV remote Off On Anynet control Help Guide Function Help Guide Set to display help text about HDMI CEC Off You cannot control the play function of camera with Display menus and functions Off On the TV remote control e On You can control the play function of camera with the p Press to hide the help text TV remote control Camera settings menu gt Setting Default Default When you connect the camera to an HDMI supported TV Set the method of numbering files and folders with an HDMI cable you can change the resolution of the e Reset After using the reset function the next file name is HDMI Output image started at 0001 NTSC Auto 1920 X 1080p 1280 X 720p 720 X 480p e Series New file numbers continue the existing number 720 X 576p activates only when PAL is selected sequence even if you have installed a new memory card Set the method of creating file names formatted the card or deleted all photos e Standard SAM _XXXX JPG sRGB B e The first folder name is 100PHOTO If you have selected _ SAMXXXX JPG Adobe RGB the sRGB color space and Standard file naming the first Date file name is SAM_0001 sRGB files MMDDXXXX JPG For example for a photo File Number e File name numbers are i
87. en 6 Totake photos at high or low angles tilt the display up or down p 14 33 e Touch the screen to select a menu or an option p 40 My Camera gt Camera layout Using the display You can take a self portrait while looking at yourself in the display by flipping the display up Using the Self Shot mode When you enable the Auto Self Shot option p 175 flipping the display upward activates Auto Self Shot mode In Self Shot mode the timer 2 seconds one touch shot face detection and beauty face functions are automatically activated In Shooting mode press MENU gt amp Auto Self Shot On C Flip the display upward 3 Touch el Drag the slider or touch the icons to adjust Face Retouch D Press X or touch Set 6 Touch the frame area on the display or press Shutter e After 2 seconds the camera automatically releases the shutter 2 A If you flip the display to capture a self portrait the captured image will be flipped horizontally Keep the display closed when the camera is not in use Tilt the display only within the angle allowed Failing to do so may damage your camera Be careful not to damage the display when tilting it If you have flipped the display upwards and you are not holding the camera by hand do not rest the camera on a table fence etc to steady it Instead use a tripod Otherwise you can damage your camera Do not flip the display up w
88. en press fi C When the pop up message appears select Yes Deleting multiple files You can select multiple files and delete them In Playback mode press MENU gt CJ Delete Multiple Delete In thumbnail view press MENU 2 Select Item e Alternatively in thumbnail view press T and then select files to delete C Scroll command dial 2 or press AF to move to a file and then select the file by pressing 85 e Press 25 again to cancel your selection 3 Press f U When the pop up message appears select Yes Deleting all files You can delete all files on the memory card at once In Playback mode press MENU C Select Delete Delete All 3 When the pop up message appears select Yes Playback Editing Enlarging a photo q i gt g g p Holl Scroll command dial 1 to the right to enlarge a photo You can enlarge photos when viewing them in Playback mode You can m __ amp Scroll command dial 1 to the left to reduce a photo CUT also use the Trim function to extract the portion of the image displayed on the screen and save it as a new file To Do this 1 10 GED moe crop Move magnified area Press DISP ISO S AFI 100 0010 Crop the enlarged image Press Fn saved as a new file Return to the original image Press 85 Magnification The maximum magnification may differ by resolution e You can also pinch
89. ent and social responsibility through nr eco driven business and management activities Compliant Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera You can damage the camera and expose yourself to the risk of an electric shock Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids This may cause a fire or explosion Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near the camera This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not handle your camera with wet hands This may result in an electric shock Prevent damage to subjects eyesight Do not use the flash in close proximity closer than 1 m 3 ft to people or animals If you use the flash too close to your subject s eyes this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage Keep your camera away from small children and pets Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperature
90. era at the time of shooting RAW files are not converted to JPEG format and are stored in the memory without any changes With Samsung RAW Converter 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 e Depending on your version of Samsung RAW Converter you may not be able p to open RAW files If this occurs update the program e In Samsung RAW Converter an image s brightness color and other effects may be displayed differently This occurs because the original camera settings and options applied during image capture are removed to prepare the image for processing by Samsung RAW Converter Appendix Connect the camera to the computer and update the firmware of the 3 Turn on the camera camera or the lens Y On the computer select i Launcher Software Update e You cannot run a firmware update without a fully charged battery Recharge p 197 p the battery fully before running a firmware update e If you update the firmware user settings and values will be reset Date time i aneunce a 5 Follow the on screen instructions to download the firmware to e Do not turn the camera off while the update is in progress the camera e You can download the firmware of the camera or the lens Turn off the camera l 6 Turn off the camera when the download completes eC Connect your came
91. erwise you can damage your camera e Do not flip the display up when an external flash is mounted on the camera Otherwise you may damage your camera Concepts in Photography Aperture The aperture is one of the three factors that 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 related to the amount of light a larger aperture allows more light and a smaller aperture allows less light Aperture sizes Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture Aperture opened slightly Aperture opened wide i gt The size of the aperture is indicated by a value known as the 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 relative size of the opening in the aperture is indicated by the Exposure Value EV Increasing the Exposure Value 1 EV means the amount of light doubles Decreasing the Exposure Value 1 EV means the amount of light halves You can also use the exposure compensation feature to fine tune the amount of light by subdividing exposure values into 1 2 1 3 EV and so on Exposure Value Steps Concepts in Photography Aper
92. es Green Desaturate all colors but green Blue Desaturate all colors but blue To set Smart Filter In Shooting mode press MENU 0 Smart Filter options an option Yellow Desaturate all colors but yellow Default i 7 Option Description p You cannot set Smart Filter options and Picture Wizard options at the same time off No effect e Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions Vignetting Apply the retro looking colors high contrast and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear in Miniature H miniature The top and bottom of the photo will be blurred Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear in Miniature V miniature The left and right of the photo will be blurred Watercolor Apply a watercolor painting effect Red Desaturate all colors but red Shooting Functions Learn how to adjust the camera s focus according to the subjects You can select the appropriate focus mode for the subject Single Auto To set the auto focus In Shooting mode press AF an option Focus Continuous Auto Focus Active Auto Focus or Manual Focus The AF function is activated when you press Shutter halfway In the MF mode P r A a R AF Mode an option e The available options may differ depending on the lens in use you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually In most cases you can make the camera f
93. es with the subject after the focus is set correctly Shooting Functions gt AF mode A e AN A iL a a TaN AN ge mf g i AN ACTIVE AF 1 U vV W XI While you press Shutter halfway the camera automatically detects the subject s movements and switches between Single AF and Continuous AF It fixes the focus on the subject when the subject gets far from the camera Single AF It continues to focus automatically when the subject gets closer to the camera Continuous AF This mode is recommended for shooting subjects that are moving unpredictably N fi ai AILA L A CLIC Manual focus de You can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the lens The MF Assist function lets you easily bring a subject into focus While you are rotating the focus ring the focus area is magnified When you use the Focus Peaking function the color you selected appears on the focused subject This mode is recommended for shooting a subject similar in color to the background a night scene or fireworks d This option is not available when the camera is recording a video 4 Ifyou use this function you cannot set Touch AF AF Area Face Detection and gf Link AE to AF Point options Shooting Functions The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area Generally cameras focus on the nearest subject When there are multiple subjects however unwanted subjects can be in focus To prevent u
94. ess AF to adjust the Contrast option saturation e You can also drag the slider or touch to adjust the option RGB adjustment e As the number increases the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother Color Temperature amp Exposure 3 Press 2 or touch Done 7 ue To cancel correction touch 9 U Touch EX to save Playback Editing gt Editing photos Applying Smart Filter effects Apply special effects to your photos Touch b and then touch an option MENU Cancel 0K Done Description Original No effect Apply the retro looking colors high contrast and vignetting strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear Miniature H in miniature The top and bottom of the photo will be blurred Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear Miniature V in miniature The left and right of the photo will be blurred Watercolor Red Green Blue Yellow Apply a watercolor painting effect Desaturate all colors but red Desaturate all colors but green Desaturate all colors but blue Desaturate all colors but yellow P Press 2 or touch Done 3 Touch Eto save Chapter 4 Connecting amp Transferring Connecting amp Transferring Using the NFC Feature Place a smart phone s NFC antenna near the camera s NFC tag to connect the camera to the smart phone You can also transfer files to an NFC enabled
95. et on the screen To position the vertical line on the screen drag the arrow icon on the vertical line to the desired point scroll command dial 1 or 2 You can also touch the area on the screen where the subject is expected to pass through or manually adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring after half pressing Shutter p e When you select Trap Shot the Direct Manual Focus DMF function is automatically set e When you select Trap Shot the AF mode is set to Single AF and the AF area is set to Selection AF e The area where the subject is expected to pass through must be in focus e You cannot drag the line into the opaque area of the screen e Subjects that are moving in the same direction may not be detected properly depending on the angle of view or the size of the subjects e The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions When the size of the subject is too small When the subject is moving too quickly When there are moving objects in the background When you take photos in dark indoor areas such as an indoors sports complex My Camera gt Shooting modes amp Smart mode In Smart mode you can capture photos with preset parameters when shooting specific scenes conditions or effects Rotate the mode dial to eC Selecta scene Beauty Face Switch to the grid view Switch to the list view Drag to navigate options Beauty Face Landscape Action
96. f field and blur the background of a composition Electronic first curtain shutter The sensor acts as the first curtain of the shutter With this function the shutter reacts faster because no process is needed to operate the mechanical curtain 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 value measured by the camera in limited increments to improve the exposure of your photos Exif Exchangeable Image File Format A specification that defines an image file format for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronic Industries Development Association JEIDA 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 Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point in millimeters Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view Appendix gt Glossary Histogram A graphical representation of the brightness of an image The horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels High points at the left too dark and
97. f batteries and chargers with Care ssssccssesecseeses 194 Using programs on a PC eesesessesesescesescscsoescsossescesesesosocscsoscssesossesesossesee 195 NS PEIN NPAC HIST srusen nnna RRRA 195 USING FEQUMCMEl osc aa N RAS 197 Opening 1 AANA CIN cc eascnesasastcacessestontanavowstssvisavestetapieiatooesseastnarensenvesieade 197 Available programMS scoccossscssussaissiensansoosssnineanndctanenesassoconessaiascirsavsdsesdonsenenshueoseancacianese 197 EEKE E E EAE E AA beta T N E E ates E T 198 Installing Samsung RAW CONVEStel cccsssssssssssssscsscsessesseesssscsssescsecssesseseees 199 Using Samsung RAW Converter ssssessssessssessssessseessseessseessseeosseeosserosseessseeesss 199 Updating the firmware esesesesessecoscseseseseoeosescsescosorososeseseoeoeosescseseoeoeosose 200 Before contacting a service center esesseseseseseseocoeosesescseoeoseseseseoeosesose 201 Camera specifications sesesssesesesesosesesesorosesesososesesesosesesesosesesesorosesesesosese 204 EOE e AAE EA A E A AAE A E 207 Optional aCCeSsSorieS eseseseseseeeroroeocsesesesesocoeoesosesosorocseseseseeororoeoesesesesoeoee 213 PENN EIEE T E E O EE A IT A EA 214 Concepts in Photography 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 fo
98. fe may decrease Battery capacity may decrease in low temperatures but will return to normal in milder temperatures Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera Storing the camera for extended periods with the battery installed causes the battery to discharge You may not be able to recharge a fully discharged battery When you do not use the camera for an extended period 3 months or more check the battery and recharge it regularly If you let the battery discharge continually its capacity and life may decrease which can lead to a malfunction fire or explosion Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Battery precautions Protect batteries chargers and memory cards from damage Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage and may cause a fire or electric shock Notes about charging the battery If the status lamp is off ensure that the battery is inserted correctly e If the camera is on while the battery is charging the battery may not fully charge Turn off the camera before charging the battery e Do not use your camera when you are charging the battery This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug
99. ference when many people are jumping e The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions The height of the subject is less than 50 of the angle of view from the vertical reference The jumping action is not sufficiently distinct to be recognized by the camera My Camera gt Shooting modes When Baseball is selected The camera automatically takes the photo when it detects a ball at the estimated hitting point that you set by positioning a vertical line on the screen To position the hitting point drag the vertical line on the screen scroll command dial 1 or 2 To change the location of the batter and the ball tap and drag the vertical line to the batter s location facing the pitcher You cannot drag the line into the opaque area on the screen e The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions When shooting outside of a 20 angle of view from a batter s side in the direction of a ball s path When the estimated hitting point is outside of the selectable area If there is a net or fence between you and the subject e The camera may take a photo even when it does not detect a ball such as when the subject is backlit when you take photos indoors or when you take photos without using a tripod When Trap Shot is selected The camera takes photos continuously when it detects the subject moving in the direction of the arrow at the vertical line that you s
100. fires just source and a subject before the shutter closes The 128 camera captures a photo of a subject later in an action sequence In Shooting mode press MENU 0 Flash gt clearly To set flash options an option Hi speed If the shutter speed is faster than the camera s sync speed the shortest time taken to open and close the shutter the 49 Off The flash is off 41 flash will fire multiple times at high speed The flash starts to fire while the shutter opens This option can be set only when you attach a compatible optional external flash SEF 580A Description Smart Flash The camera automatically adjusts the brightness 5 of the flash according to the amount of light in the surrounding environment e When you use Red eye correction there is an interval between two bursts of the flash Do not move until the flash fires a second time e Ifyou select Off the flash does not fire even when an external flash is attached If you adjust the flash intensity manually the flash will fire once without a pre flash Za Auto The flash automatically fires in dark locations p e The available options may differ depending on shooting conditions gt Auto Red eye The flash automatically fires and reduces red eye 4 Fill in The flash fires whenever you capture a photo Brightness is F automatically adjusted 4 Fill in Red The flash fires whenever you capture a photo and reduces red eye Use only Sa
101. from the power outlet as this may cause a fire or electric 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 minutes Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Charge the battery fully before using the camera If the status lamp blinks in red reconnect the cable or remove the battery and insert it again If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the temperature is too high the status lamp may blink in red Charging will start when the battery cools down Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life After charging is finished disconnect the cable from your camera Do not bend or place heavy objects on the AC cable Doing so may damage the cable If you use the camera for an extended period while connected to an external power cable the status lamp may blink red and green The camera may also stop charging to protect the battery from being overcharged Reconnect the cable and fully charge the battery before using the camera again Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Notes about charging with a computer connected e Use only the
102. ft 0 98 1 50 2 0013 00 5 00 m Minimum focus distance Maximum focus distance Scroll command dial 2 to adjust Scroll command dial 1 to adjust the focus range the focus range V4 The illustration above may differ from the actual screen on your camera 3 Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to CUSTOM and capture a photo My Camera gt Lenses Lens markings Find out what the numbers on the lens signify 1 SAMSUNG 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS lens example No Description Aperture value A range of supported aperture values For example 1 3 5 6 3 means the aperture range is 3 5 to 6 3 Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point in millimeters This figure is expressed in a range the minimum focal length to the maximum 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 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 OIS Anti Shake p 99 Optical Image Stabilization Lenses with this feature can detect camera shake and effectively cancel out the movement ins
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104. gh the photo in sharp focus aperture value indicates that the aperture has a narrow opening The narrower the aperture the deeper the DOF becomes You can create a photo with a shallow DOF by using a telescopic lens or by selecting a low aperture value You can create a photo with a deep DOF by using a wide angle lens or by selecting a high aperture value 50 mm F5 7 50mm F22 Shallow Depth of Field Deep Depth of Field Concepts in Photography DOF depends on focal length DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera The longer the focal length the shallower the DOF A telescopic lens with a longer focal length will capture a photo with a shallow DOF better than a The shorter the distance between the subject and the camera the lens with a shorter focal length shallower the DOF is Therefore taking a photo close to a subject generally results in a photo with a shallow DOF A photo captured with an 16 mm wide angle lens A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens A phot tured with a 100 tel Pa AAE EE E A photo captured close to the subject Concepts in Photography DOF preview Composition __ na You can press the Custom button to get an idea of what your shot will look The way that objects are arranged in a photo is referred to as its like before shooting The camera adjusts the aperture to the predefined composition A good composition emphasizes the photo s subjects
105. ghtness differences caused by shadows in the photo Set the slowest shutter soeed the camera is allowed to use Set the maximum ISO value the camera will use to set each EV step when you set the ISO to Auto Apply special effects to a photo Apply effects to a photo depending on the theme Set Continuous Burst Timer or Bracket shooting options Camera settings menu gt User settings Default Flash intelli Zoom MF Assist Grid Line Set flash options according to the shooting conditions Zoom in on a subject with less degradation of photo quality than the Digital zoom Set the assist function that helps you focus the camera more easily when you rotate the focus ring manually Select a guide to help you compose a scene Set the function for the EV button Default EV AF Mode AF Area White Balance ISO Metering Adjust the exposure value Select a focusing method Select an auto focus area Set a White Balance option light source that affects the color of a photo Set the sensitivity of the camera to light Select the way in which camera measures the quantity of light Option Touch Operation Dynamic Range Minimum Shutter Speed Auto ISO Range Smart Filter Picture Wizard Drive Flash intelli Zoom MF Assist Grid Line Default Description Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode Select an option to correct brightness differences caused by shadow
106. he trimming to end 8 Press Fn or touch End Point Q Press Fn or touch Trim to trim a video e You can adjust the scene to be cropped by dragging the handles that appear on the progress bar 10 When the pop up message appears select Yes e You cannot trim a video recorded in 3D mode B e The original video should be at least 10 seconds long e The camera will save the edited video as a new file and leave the original video intact Capturing an image during playback While viewing a video press 2 or touch at the point where you want to capture an image 2 Press Fn or touch Capture p e You cannot capture an image from a video recorded in 3D mode e The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video e The captured image is saved as a new file Playback Editing Perform photo editing tasks such as resizing or rotating Edited photos are saved as new files under different file names Photos captured in some modes cannot be edited with the Image Edit function In Playback mode scroll to a photo and then press MENU gt Edit Image an option To edit images the supplied image editing software e The camera will save edited photos as new files e Edited photos may be converted to a lower resolution e You cannot edit photos while viewing continuous shots from a photo bundle Open the photo bundle and select a photo to edit it V4 e Some images cannot be edi
107. he camera The Anynet CEC functions allow you to control connected devices using the TV remote control If the TV supports Anynet CEC the TV turns on automatically when used in conjunction with the camera This feature may not be available on some TVs You can capture photos and videos when the camera is connected to a TV but some functions will be limited Shooting functions are supported only when HDMI Output is set to 1920 X 1080p or Auto on the camera and the TV s HDMI output option is set to 1920 X 1080p If you select a video size of 4096X2160 or 3840X2160 and connect the camera to an HDMI supported TV via an HDMI cable the video size is automatically set to 1920X1080 30p When connected to a TV some of the camera s playback functions may not be available The length of time required to connect the camera and a TV may vary depending on the memory card being used As the main feature of a memory card is to increase the transfer speed it is not necessarily true to say that a memory card with a faster transfer speed is also fast in using the HDMI function 1920X1080 60p videos can be played only on Full HDTVs or UHD TVs capable of playback at 60p To view 3D photos on a TV that does not support the 3D function press ISO to switch to Anaglyph mode and wear anaglyph glasses You can also play back or capture photos or videos when you connect the camera to an HDMI enabled monitor Connections and their capabilities may var
108. hen an external flash is mounted on the camera Otherwise you may damage your camera Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the Removi ng the batte ry a nd memory Ca rd camera Slide the lock up to release the battery Insert the memory card with the gold colored contacts facing up Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Memory card My Camera gt Inserting the battery and memory card Using the memory card adapter To use micro memory cards with this camera a PC or a memory card reader insert the card into an adapter While the status lamp of the camera is blinking do not remove the memory card or battery Doing so may damage the data stored on the memory card or your camera My Camera Charging the battery Before you use the camera for the first time you must charge the battery Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter Status lamp e Red light on Charging e Green light on Fully charged e Red light blinking Charging error p e Charge the battery while the camera is turned off e 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 w
109. high pressure or crushing forces Cell capacity 1 130 mAh e Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts such as dropping it from high Voltage 7 6V BBE e Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 C 140 F or above Charging time When the battery is Approx 200 min e Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture or liquids completely discharged Do not expose the battery to sources of excessive heat such as direct The figures above are based on using the provided USB cable and AC adaptor Charging the sunshine or fire battery by connecting it to a computer may take longer Disposal guidelines Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or e Dispose of the battery with care improperly For your safety follow these instructions for proper battery Do not dispose of the battery in a fire handling e Disposal regulations may differ by country or region Dispose of the battery in e The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly If you notice accordance with all local and federal regulations any deformities cracks or other abnormalities in the battery immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact your manufacturer ue e Use only authentic manufacturer recommend battery chargers and charge Guidelines for charging the battery the battery only by the method described in this user manual Charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual e Do not pl
110. hutter function in Samsung Camera Manager on the smart phone to use the smart phone as a remote shutter for the camera B e This feature is supported by smart phones running the Android OS We and touch to capture photos for the desired time recommend that you use the latest version This feature is not available for Ci A SN Touch to start recording a video and touch to stop a video e You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before using this feature Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst from the Google Play Store to install Samsung Camera Manager Samsung Camera Manager is supported by Android OS 4 2 2 or higher e The ideal distance for a Bluetooth connection between devices may vary p depending on your surroundings and your smart phone e The smart phone must be within 23 ft 7 m of the camera to use this feature e The Bluetooth Shutter function will deactivate when Either the camera or the smart phone turns off Connect the camera and a smart phone via Bluetooth E E a eA The Bluetooth connection is poor or unstable C Onthe smart phone turn on Samsung Camera Manager 3 Select Bluetooth Shutter Connecting amp Transferring gt Con necting to a smart phone Saving files to a smart phone automatically In Shooting mode touch e A When you capture a photo with your camera the photo is saved to a smart You can also press and then select phone auto
111. i Launcher i Launcher allows you to update the firmware of the camera or the lens or download the User Manual It also allows you to download and install Samsung Movie Converter Samsung DNG Converter PC Auto Backup Samsung RAW Converter and the Power Media Player program Opening i Launcher Select Start All Programs Samsung i Launcher Samsung i Launcher on your computer Or click Applications Samsung i Launcher on your Mac OS computer Software Update Manual Download Samsung Movie Converter Samsung DNG Converter PC Auto Backup Samsung RAW Converter Power Media Player Available programs Fem Description Download the firmware of the camera body or lens For information about updating the firmware refer to page 200 Download the User Manual Download this program to convert HEVC files to another format You can convert HEVC files to other formats H 264 and edit them in programs that are incompatible with HEVC Converting UHD videos is supported only on 64 bit editions Download this program to convert Samsung RAW files SRW to DNG files i Launcher provides a link for downloading the PC Auto Backup program when you connect the camera to a computer You can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly For information about installing PC Auto Backup refer to page 162 Download this program to convert RAW files into the desired file forma
112. ide the camera The lens diameter When you attach a filter to the lens make sure that the diameters of the lens and the filter are the same My Camera You can use an external flash that can help you capture better photos External flash layout For more information about optional accessories refer to the manual for SEF8A example each accessory b e The illustrations may differ from the actual items e 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 2 3 No Description 1 AF assist light 2 Hot shoe fastening dial 3 Hot shoe connection My Camera gt Accessories Connecting the external flash Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot shoe 2 Lock the flash into place by turning the hot shoe fastening dial clockwise 3 Lift up the flash for use e You can capture a photo with a flash that is not fully charged but it is recommended to use a fully charged flash e The available options may differ depending on the shooting mode e When you use Red eye correction there is an interval between two bursts of the flash Do not move until the flash fires a second time e SEF8A may not be compatible with other NX series cameras e For more details about optional flashes refer to the user manual for the flash Use only Samsung approved flashes Using inc
113. ight G 0 B 0 A 0 M 0 Auto WB Daylight _ You can also touch an area on the screen Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten Shooting Functions Picture Wizard photo styles Picture Wizard lets you apply different photo styles to your photo to create various looks and emotional moods You can also create and save your own photo styles by adjusting color saturation sharpness contrast and hue for each style There is no rule that determines which style is suitable in which conditions Experiment with different styles and find your own settings In Shooting mode press MENU 0 Picture Wizard gt To set a photo style an option Examples Classic Vivid Portrait Landscape Forest You can also adjust the value of the preset style settings Select a Picture Wizard option press DISP and then adjust color saturation sharpness contrast or hue To customize your own picture wizard select Jhr Jaa or Zag and then adjust the color saturation sharpness and contrast You can use dab Custom Pro in C mode after you download the shooting settings film via a smart phone p 68 Picture Wizard options cannot be set with Smart Filter options at the same time Shooting Functions Smart Filter lets you apply special effects to your photos You can select Default various filter options to create special effects that are difficult to achieve Option Description with normal lens
114. iles in the camera s memory you cannot use this feature We recommend you use a network cable to connect your TV to your AP This will minimize any video stuttering you may experience when streaming content If a nearby device is using the same radio frequency as your camera the video may stutter when streaming content We recommend you try other channels on the AP For more information about changing the AP channel contact the AP device manufacturer To view files on your TV enable multicast mode on your AP 1920X1080 60p videos can be played only on Full HDTVs or UHD TVs capable of playback at 60p You can view 3D files only on 3D compatible TVs or monitors Video playback may not be available on devices that do not support HEVC codecs UHD video playback may not work properly on some TVs Connecting amp Transferring gt Viewing photos or videos ona TV Connecting via cable 6 View photos or play videos using the camera buttons Play back photos videos by connecting YOUr Caleta TO ANI e If your TV supports Anynet CEC you can connect the camera to the TV with supported TV using an optional HDMI cable p an HDMI cable using the Anynet CEC method Viewing files on a TV In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU gt amp gt HDMI Output an option p 179 C Turn off your camera and TV 3 Connect your camera to your TV with an HDMI cable Y Turn on your TV and select the HDMI source 5 Turn on t
115. ill not be achieved Shooting Functions gt Touch AF e Ifyou do not select a focus area the Auto Focus function does not work e Tracking a subject may fail if The subject is too small The subject moves irregularly The subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place Colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same The subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The camera shakes excessively You capture photos continuously e When tracking fails the feature will be reset e Ifthe camera fails to track the subject the focus area will be reset e Ifthe camera fails to focus the focus frame will change to red and the focus will be reset e When you select Tracking AF the AF mode is set to Continuous AF One Touch Shot You can capture a photo with the touch of your finger As you touch a subject the camera focuses on the subject automatically and captures a photo Shooting Functions Use various focus assist functions while focusing the camera automatically or manually Manual focus assist functions are available only with lenses that support manual focus MF Assist In the manual focus mode you can enlarge the scene and easily adjust the focus while rotating the focus ring To set the manual In Shooting mode press MENU MF Assist gt focus assist an option Default Off Do not use the MF Assist function The focus area is magnified b
116. ing for the shooting condition To set a metering In Shooting mode press MENU Cc Metering an option option 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 mode is suitable for general photos Shooting Functions gt Metering Center weighted The Center weighted mode calculates a broader area than the Spot mode does It sums up the amount of light in the center portion of the shot 60 80 and that of the rest of the shot 20 40 It is recommended for situations where there is a slight difference in brightness between a Subject and its background or where the area around a subject is large compared to the overall composition of the photo Spot The Spot mode calculates 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 to shoot the 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 As the photo illustrates the subject is in a bright area while the background is dark The Soot mode is recommended for a sit
117. ions The camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels of light from the photo s composition and the position of a subject If the exposure set by the camera is higher or lower than you expected you can adjust the exposure value manually The exposure value is adjustable in 5 increments The camera displays the exposure warning in red for each step beyond 5 range When recording a video the exposure value is adjustable in 3 increments To adjust the exposure value hold down 4 and then scroll command dial 1 You can also adjust the exposure value by pressing Fn and then selecting EV When you adjust the exposure value in Manual mode the current shutter speed and aperture value do not change When you adjust the exposure value by rotating command dial 1 while holding down G4 with ISO sensitivity set to Auto the camera adjusts the exposure value by changing the ISO sensitivity Exposure adjustment value l Exposure warning Standard exposure index EV 0 0 0 5 ta Exposure level hrhrhrthit ililla lritial indicator a Decreased exposure Increased exposure darker brighter Original Using Framing Mode When you adjust the aperture value or shutter speed the exposure changes so the display may darken With this function on the brightness of the display is constant regardless of the settings so you can better frame your shot To use Framing In Shooting mode press MENU
118. ions Saving custom modes Rotate the mode dial to P A S M or C 2 Set shooting options 3 Press MENU and then select amp Manage Custom Mode Save e You can also save a custom mode by touching B or B Save on the screen Y Verify the shooting options and then select Save or Save as VI Use the on screen keyboard to enter a name for the mode p 153 O Press 2 to save the mode name Capture a representative photo for the mode to save 8 Select Save B You can save up to 40 custom modes My Camera gt Shooting modes Downloading custom modes You can download various shooting settings flm to a smart phone and share them with the camera Connect the camera and a smart phone via Bluetooth C On the smart phone turn on Samsung Camera Manager 3 Select Pro Suggest Market Download a desired film Downloaded films are saved to the camera as custom modes e The custom mode saved on the camera is automatically shared to a smart p phone when the camera and a smart phone are connected e Some of the shooting settings film may not be supported on the camera Selecting custom modes Rotate the mode dial to C 2 Ona pop up window select Yes a mode e You can also press MENU and then select amp Manage Custom Mode Open a mode e You can also touch on the screen and select Open a mode e If there are no custom modes saved you ca
119. is not available 3 On the smart phone turn on Samsung Camera Manager e To start the application automatically on an NFC enabled smart phone turn on the function and place the smart phone near the NFC tag p 32 on the camera Verify that the smart phone is connected to your camera and then skip to step 6 Y Select the camera from the list on the smart phone e The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time e If the Wi Fi Privacy lock is enabled and Wi Fi is connected enter the PIN displayed on the camera into the smart phone Connecting amp Transferring gt Con necting to a smart phone 5 On the camera allow the smart phone to connect to your camera or confirm the registration request e If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before it is connected automatically If the pop up message that prompts you to set the auto time setting appears select Yes to sync the camera s date and time to the smart phone s p 180 6 Onthe smart phone select amp to open the smart panel Onthe smart phone set the shooting options e While using this feature some buttons are not available on your camera The zoom button and the shutter button on your smart phone will not function when using this feature e Some shooting options are not supported e Shooting options that you have set will remain on the camera after the connection with the smart phone has ended 8 Touch to return to
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121. k SAMSUNG 60mm F2 8 Macro ED OIS SSA SAMSUNG 85mm F1 4 ED SSA Ok x5 Record a video to view it at 5X normal speed during playback SAMSUNG 20 50mm F3 5 5 6 ED Il aie x10 Record a video to view it at 10X normal speed during playback x20 Record a video to view it at 20X normal speed during om playback e If you select an option other than x1 the sound recording function and the p Distortion Correct function will not be supported e The available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Shooting Functions gt Video functions AF Shift Speed Set how fast the auto focus function operates during video recording A fast shift speed is useful for capturing action shots such as sporting events A slow shift soeed enables smooth changes of focus depending on the subject To adjust the AF Shift In Shooting mode press MENU LK AF Shift Speed Speed an option e This function is available only when Fast Slow Movie is set to x1 e This function is not available with the following lenses SAMSUNG 16mm F2 4 SAMSUNG 20mm F2 8 SAMSUNG 30mm F2 SAMSUNG 60mm F2 8 Macro ED OIS SSA SAMSUNG 85mm F1 4 ED SSA SAMSUNG 20 50mm F3 5 5 6 ED II Fader Add dramatic effects to your videos Set the fade in option to gradually fade the video in at the start of a scene Set the fade out option to gradually fade the video out at the end of a scene In Shooting mode press MENU LK
122. king photos before it reaches the image sensor brighter However because the shutter is open longer moving subjects appear blurred A fast shutter speed allows less light in making photos Shutter speeds are measured in seconds and parts of a second On darker However because the shutter is open for a shorter time moving many cameras the shutter speeds are approximately halved with each subjects look sharper and more focused succeeding setting 1 s 1 2 s 1 4 s 1 8 s 1 15 s etc Like successive aperture settings each successive shutter speed setting lets in about half the amount of light Consequently each successive shutter speed setting equals an EV Exposure Value change of about 1 EV 1 EV amp A r f pi a _ 4 E q ps EN a ad oe FG i S CoE Eon irois al T ra k a bal i iat 4 4 h p cin i f Lt L s E wer f n a s TE ot n ka a t k f D prt 4 Bi ae i an P aia Eiu ee a a oe P t pian E M r n i biba ell Eeg a a E e oe ee a pe x Fae pee sl ee ee a t n i 5 f T ETM sP a O ns A po E A o ay le E E ee a h i a A a y 7 A j Pe amp WaN 7 5 ki u i Ta ai 5 z an r Sau Spek ig sin ee ee eer era tats 5 eke C AT N 7 PAJE T Thl 3 oe she a Ae 7 7 a qt 7 i a gt z 1 ee fae ee ee e PEULE A x 3 a a A Exposure lt lt ee ee 7 mt da TEE j r n RE ia p i Pi Aj War q mm l 1 EV Bra eens a 15s 1 25 1 45 1 85 1 155
123. lable in Smart mode Auto Displa Set the display off time The display turns off if you do not off p aY ise the camera for the time you set Off 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min Camera settings menu gt Setting Default Default ltem o Description Item Description Set power shut off time The camera shuts off if you do not Language Set a language the camera shows on the display use it within the time you set 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Date and Set date time date format and time zone Time Zone Time Date Settings Time Settings Date Type Time Type e The camera retains the power off time setting even if p you replace the battery Set the video signal output to the appropriate system for Denies Gaia E aa tpn T E E a ie your country when connecting the camera to an external Power Save a computer or a TV or playing a slide show or a movie video device such as an HDMI supported TV e Power Save does not work when the camera is Video Out e NTSC USA Canada Japan Korea Taiwan Mexico etc connected to a smart phone and Pro Suggest Market e PAL Supports only PAL B D G H or I Australia Austria is in use Belgium China Denmark Finland France Germany e This product reduces energy consumption by using England Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore features that save power Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Norway etc When you connect the camera to an HDMI support
124. li Zoom This function is not available when you attach a 3D lens and set 3D Auto mode in 3D mode intelli Zoom is not available when you capture photos in the RAW file format intelli Zoom is deactivated when you capture photos continuously intelli Zoom is deactivated when you record videos by pressing the video recording button Using the iFn plus function On an i Function lens press i Function and then press AEL or E4 on the camera You can assign functions to selected buttons or open the i Functions settings menu E g Assigning the photo quality function to the AEL button Rotate the mode dial to P A S or M Press MENU amp iFn Setting 2 3 Touch iFn Plus and then select AEL gt Quality Press MENU to return to Shooting mode 5 Press i Function on an i Function lens and then press AEL on the camera op Select a photo quality option 7 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo My Camera In Shooting mode Capturing photos 1 Shooting information 2015 01 01 10 16 mm D imja Saa Ee P 2015 01 01 10 00AM 16 mm Ww 8 Shooting mode Current date Current time Bluetooth on Focal length Notification panel bar Touch Overheating warning indicator Memory card not inserted Auto exposure lock p 117 Auto focus lock p 117 Flash intensity lock p 110 Available numbe
125. lt Description Super Fine e Compressed for the best quality e Recommended for printing in large sizes RAGE RAW F icon Format JPEG JPEG RAW RAW JPEG RAW JPEG RAW JPEG Default Description Fine e Compressed for better quality e Recommended for printing in normal sizes Normal e Compressed for normal quality e Recommended for printing in small sizes or for uploading to the web RAW e Save an unprocessed version of the photo e Recommended for editing after shooting RAW S Fine Save a photo in both the JPEG S Fine quality and RAW format RAW Fine Save a photo in both the JPEG Fine quality and RAW format RAW Normal Save a photo in both the JPEG Normal quality and RAW format B Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Shooting Functions The ISO sensitivity value represents the sensitivity of a camera to light The larger the ISO value the more sensitive the camera is to light Consequently by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity value you can capture photos in dim or dark places at faster shutter speeds However this may increase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo To set ISO sensitivity In Shooting mode press ISO an option Examples ISO 100 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 3200 You can also set the option by pressing MENU 0 ISO an option in Shooting mode Increase the ISO value in
126. ly Date View files by the date they were saved Type View files by the file type 2 Selecta list to open it 3 Select a file to view it Y Touch R to return to the previous view z E a i i E gt X f LO TD CI a lh pny IED LO LO De D o CJ D D AN e r e AN oa s D 4z Playback Editing gt Searching and managing files Viewing continuous and burst shots View continuous and burst shots from a photo bundle Select a photo bundle to play back all photos in the bundle automatically If you delete a photo bundle all photos in the photo bundle will be deleted The photos in a photo bundle are saved as an individual photo file on the memory card a separate folder is not created You can choose to view continuous shots as a bundle or view them separately In Playback mode scroll command dial 2 or press AF to move to a desired photo bundle e You can also drag the image left or right to move to a desired folder e The camera will automatically play back photos in the photo bundle Press MENU 2 View Continuous Shots Unfold to view continuous shots separately ES 1 10 vY OR amp MENU 100 0010 C Scroll command dial 1 to the right to open the photo bundle e You can also touch the photo bundle on the screen or press
127. matically using the Quick Transfer feature If the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select Next e The Quick Transfer feature is supported by smart phones or tablets running B the Android OS Some features may not be supported by some models l On the smart phone turn on Samsung Camera Manager Before using this feature update the device s firmware to the latest version h lication matically on an NFC enabled smar If the firmware version is not the most recent this function may not perform To start the application automatically on a C enabled smart phone turn on the function and place the smart phone near properly e You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before the NFC tag p 32 on the camera Verify that the smart phone is using this feature Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst from connected to your camera and then skip to step 5 the Google Play Store to install Samsung Camera Manager Samsung Camera Manager is supported by Android OS 4 2 2 or higher f e Ifyou set this function the setting is maintained even when you change the 3 Select the camera from the list on the smart phone Shooting mode e This feature may not be supported in some modes or may not be available with some shooting options e The Quick Transfer feature is only supported via a Bluetooth connection e You cannot use the Quick Transfer feature if the camera is connected to a sm
128. measured without using the zoom function e Available recording time may vary if you use the zoom function e Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time e The maximum recording time is 29 minutes and 59 seconds per file 15 minutes when you select 4096X2160 3840X2160 or 640X480 MJPEG Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Cautions when using memory cards Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards to malfunction Insert a memory card in the correct direction Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a computer Reformat the memory card with your camera Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card Do not remove the memory card or turn off your camera while the lamp is blinking as this may damage your data When 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 storing memory cards in very hot very humid or corrosive environments Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids dirt or foreign substances If dirty
129. msung i Launcher Samsung i Launcher on your Windows computer For Windows 8 open the Start screen and then select All apps Samsung i Launcher Or click Applications Samsung i Launcher or i Launcher Assistant on your Mac OS computer Situation Auto Focus does not work The AEL feature does not work The lens does not work The external flash does not work The date and time settings screen appears when you power on the camera Suggested remedies The subject is not in focus When the subject is outside the AF area focus on the subject by moving it into the AF area and half pressing Shutter The subject is too close Step back from the subject and shoot The focus mode is set to MF Switch the mode to AF The AEL feature does not work in G M and modes Select another mode to use this feature e Ensure that the lens is properly mounted e Remove the lens from the camera and remount it Ensure that the external device is properly mounted and turned on Set the date and time again e This screen appears when the camera s internal power source has completely discharged Insert a fully charged battery turn off the camera and then wait at least 72 hours for the internal power source to recharge Appendix Image Sensor Field of view Approx 100 Type BSI CMOS Angle Flip Up 180 Tilt Up 90 Down 45 Sensor size 23 5 X 15 7 mm Focusing Effective pixel
130. msung approved flashes Using incompatible flashes may damage 1st Curtain The flash fires your camera immediately after the shutter opens ee The camera captures a photo of a subject earlier in an action sequence clearly Shooting Functions gt Flash Reducing the red eye effect When you capture a photo of a person in the dark using the flash a red glow may appear in their eyes To reduce this red eye effect select Auto Red eye or Fill in Red Without red eye reduction With red eye reduction subject should not move until after the second flash If the subject is too far from B When the red eye reduction function is used there are two separate flashes The the camera or moves after the first flash fires red eye may not be reduced Adjusting the flash intensity When the flash is on adjust the flash intensity 2 levels In Shooting mode select MENU Flash an option DISP scroll command dial 1 or 2 or press X AF to adjust the flash intensity To set the flash intensity MENU Back 0K Set M Reset yD 2 0 2 0 Shooting Functions gt Flash e You can also drag the slider or touch to adjust the intensity e 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 Itis too bright or too dark e In some shooting mo
131. n select a shooting mode from a pop up window on the camera set shooting options and then save new custom modes 3 Verify the shooting options and then select OK Deleting custom modes Rotate the mode dial to P A S M or C C Press MENU and then select amp Manage Custom Mode Delete Multiple Delete e To delete all the saved custom modes select Delete All and then select Yes when the pop up message appears 3 Select a mode to delete and then press My Camera gt Shooting modes SAS Samsung Auto Shot mode In Samsung Auto Shot you can capture action photos such as someone hitting a baseball making a jumpshot or passing a preset point Rotate the mode dial to SAS C Touch or and then select Baseball Jump Shot or Trap Shot 3 Press Shutter to capture a photo e The camera takes photos continuously when it detects the subject s movement e Press MENU to stop capturing D e Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking e In dark environments the camera may not capture the movements of subjects properly e You can only select a 3 2 photo size When Jump Shot is selected Focus on the subject and start capturing The camera automatically takes the photo when it detects the jumping subject at its highest point You can also select and focus on an area that you touch on the screen B e The camera may take the photo using the person jumping highest as a re
132. n the screen 3 Set the desired options UY Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo Using the Bulb function Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky While you press and hold Shutter the shutter remains open so you can create moving light effects To close the shutter release Shutter To use the Bulb Completely scroll command dial 1 to the left to Bulb press function and hold Shutter for the desired time e If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time image noise may increase e Drive options flash and One Touch Shot cannot be used with the Bulb function e The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode e Use a tripod and shutter release to prevent your camera from shaking e The longer you open the shutter the longer it takes to save a photo Do not turn the camera off while the camera saves a photo e To use this function for an extended period make sure the battery is fully charged My Camera gt Shooting modes C Custom mode Custom mode lets you create your own shooting modes by customizing options and saving them Save frequently used option settings as a named Custom Mode and then use it as your own shooting mode customized for the shooting environment Use custom mode when you capture photos in various environments you have preferred shooting settings or you frequently use preset options in certain condit
133. n your computer s cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not specifications responsible for any loss of data e If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port the camera may not work properly e You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera If the V4 Before installing the program ensure that the PC is connected to a network Appendix gt Using programs on a PC Requirements for Windows OS Item Requirements CPU Intel 3rd Gen i5 3 4 GHz or higher or equivalent AMD processor RAM Minimum 1 GB RAM OS Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Hard disk capacity 400 MB 1 GB or higher recommended Others USB 2 0 port Full HD is supported only on 32 bit editions NET Framework 4 0 or above is supported by Windows 7 only i Launcher may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements depending on the condition of your computer e If your computer does not meet the requirements videos may not play correctly B e The requirements on this page and the following pages are recommendations The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage that results from using unqualified computers such as a computer you assembled yourself Requirements for Mac OS ftem Requirements OS Mac OS 10 7 or higher RAM Minimum 256 MB RAM 512 MB or higher recommended Hard disk capacity Minimum 110 MB Others USB 2 0 port Appendix gt USing programs on a PC Using
134. ncreased by 1 from SAM_0001 to captured on Jan 01 the file name would be SAM_9999 File Name 0101XXXX jpg e Folder numbers are increased by 1 from 100PHOTO to Adobe RGB files _MDDXXXX JPG for the months Jan 999PHOTO through Sept For the months Oct through Dec the month e The maximum number of files that can be saved in one number is replaced by the letters A Oct B Nov and folder is 9 999 C Dec e File numbers are assigned according to DCF Design rule For example for a photo captured on Feb 03 the file for Camera File system specifications name would be _203XXXX jpg For a photo captured on If you change a file name for example on a computer the camera will not be able to play the file Oct 05 the file name would be _A05XXXX jpg Set the type of folder Folder Type Standard XXXPHOTO e Date XXX_MMDD Camera settings menu gt Setting Format Bluetooth Wi Fi Network My Smartphone Bluetooth Auto Time Set Default Item Format the memory card Formatting deletes all existing files including protected files No Yes La Set to connect your camera to a smart phone automatically via the Bluetooth feature If the devices have previously been connected and you launch Samsung Camera Manager on the smart phone they will connect via Bluetooth automatically Off On Set to connect to a Wi Fi network Off On Errors can occur if you use a memory card formatted by another brand
135. nsitivity using the flash or using a faster shutter speed Alternatively use a tripod or the OIS function to stabilize the camera Cloud Computing Cloud computing is a technology that allows you to store data on remote servers and to use it from a device with Internet access Color space The range of colors that the camera can identify and reproduce in photos Color temperature Color Temperature is a measurement in degrees 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 in a photo Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition DCF Design rule for Camera File system A specification that defines a file format and file system for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Appendix gt Glossary Depth of field The distance between the nearest and farthest points that can be acceptably focused in a photograph Depth of field varies with lens aperture focal length and distance from the camera to the subject Selecting a smaller aperture value for example will increase the depth o
136. nwanted subjects from being in focus change the focus area so that a desired subject is in focus You can get a clearer and sharper photo by selecting an appropriate focus area To set the auto focus In Shooting mode press MENU Cc AF Area gt area an option e Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions B e 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 below was repositioned and resized so that it fits the subject s face J To resize or move the focus area in Shooting mode press 25 Use command dial 2 to move the focus area Scroll command dial 1 to resize the focus area Shooting Functions gt AF area Saving Selection AF position You can set the camera to remember the most recent AF position used by Multi AF The camera displays a green rectangle in places where the focus is set Selection AF and Touch AF before turning the camera off correctly The photo is divided into two or more areas and the camera obtains focus points in each area This mode is recommended for taking To set this function In Shooting mode press MENU 0 Save Selection AF photos of scenery Position an option When you press Shutter halfway the camera displays the focus areas as sho
137. ocus by selecting Single AF Fast moving subjects or subjects with small shading differences in 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 Continuous AF or Active AF Set the switch to MF when you select Manual Focus When your lens has no AF MF switch press AF to select a desired AF mode Shooting Functions gt AF mode Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject When you press While you press Shutter halfway the camera continues to focus Shutter halfway the focus fixes in the focus area The area turns green automatically This mode is recommended for shooting action when the focus is achieved vA a e Depending on the type of lens auto focus results may differ when you capture photos continuously using Continuous AF Use an optional lens for smooth auto focus operation Select an optional lenses from the following SAMSUNG 16 50mm F2 2 8 S ED OIS SAMSUNG 16 50mm F3 5 5 6 Power Zoom ED OIS NX 50 150mm F2 8 S ED OIS e When using Continuous AF and Multi AF press 2 to resize or move the focus area while shooting Use command dial 2 to move the focus area Scroll command dial 1 to resize the focus area When you press Shutter halfway the camera focuses only on the set focus area The focus area mov
138. of camera a memory card reader or a computer Please format memory cards in the camera before using them to capture photos Wi Fi Privacy Lock View the model name and connection status of the connected smart phone You can also edit or delete the registered smart phone Sensor Cleaning Set to sync the camera s date and time with the smart phone when connecting the camera to a smart phone via Bluetooth Off On Default Description Set to require a PIN when connecting the camera and a smart phone e PIN Enter a PIN before connecting e None Allow a connection without requiring a PIN e Connections will automatically be made without B requiring a PIN when you use the NFC function e PINs are automatically generated and renewed only when you reset the camera settings or update the firmware e If you have previously connected your camera to a smart phone via a PIN they will connect automatically e Sensor Cleaning Remove dust from the sensor Start up Action When on the camera performs sensor cleaning each time you turn it on Off On Shut down Action When on the camera performs sensor cleaning each time you turn it off Off On As this product uses interchangeable lenses the sensor can get dust on it when you change lenses This can lead to dust particles appearing in the photos you capture We recommend that you do not change lenses when you are in a particularly dusty area Also make s
139. ognized as spam e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via e You may not be able to send an email if no network connection is available or the most recently connected AP device if your email account settings are incorrect e If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will e You cannot send an email if the combined file sizes exceed the 7 MB If the search for available AP devices p 150 selected photo has a resolution higher than 2M it will be automatically resized to a lower resolution e If you cannot send an email because of firewall or user authentication 2 Press Fn settings contact your network administrator or network service provider e If there are no files in the camera s memory you cannot use this feature 3 Select Sender Setting Select the Name box enter your name and then touch 4 Storing a sender s information Sender Setting In the email menu you can change settings for storing a sender s Name information For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 153 Connecting amp Transferring gt Sending OJATOLKOK via email 5 Select the Email box enter your email address and then touch 4 O Select Save to save your changes e To delete your information select Reset Setting an email password In the email menu you can set the email password For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 153
140. old Shutter to start shooting The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting composition or the subject s movement e In Panorama mode the camera may not capture the entire scene if you 3 With Shutter pressed slowly move the camera in the stop moving the camera when the end of the scene appears in the camera s direction you selected screen To capture the entire scene move your camera slightly beyond the point where you want the scene to end e An arrow pointing in the direction of motion is displayed and the e For best results when capturing panoramic photos avoid the following entire shooting image is displayed in the preview box moving the camera too quickly or too slowly moving the camera too little to capture the next image e When the scenes are aligned the camera captures the next photo automatically 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 e Photos taken are automatically saved and shooting is stopped under the following conditions If you change the shooting direction while shooting If you move the camera too rapidly If you do not move the camera My Camera gt Shooting modes Recording a video In Shooting mode you can record 4K videos up to 4096X2160 by pressing Video recording p 189 The camera saves video in HEVC form
141. ompatible flashes may damage your camera My Camera Two simple shooting modes Auto and Smart mode help you capture photos with numerous automatic settings Additional modes allow for greater customization of settings Auto mode p 60 P Program mode p 62 A Aperture Priority mode p 64 S Shutter Priority mode p 65 M Manual mode p 66 C Custom mode p 67 SAS Samsung Auto Shot mode p 69 amp Smart mode p 71 NK Auto mode In 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 some shooting functions are limited This mode is useful for capturing quick snapshots with the least amount of adjustment Rotate the mode dial to QUO C Align your subject in the frame My Camera gt Shooting modes 3 Half press Shutter to focus e The camera selects a scene An appropriate scene icon appears on the screen icon Description Sunsets Indoors dark Partially lit 6 ip Q Close up with spot lighting amp Portraits with spot lighting a Blue skies Forested areas typically consist of green colored subjects v Close up photos of colorful subjects e Shooting in the dark when the camera is stabilized on a tripod and the subject does not move for a period of
142. onditions It is also useful in light abundant situations For example you can use the flash to provide light when a subject is in shadow or use it to capture clearly both the subject and the background under backlit conditions gt u a D gt Sach AU ES z PD iii nee 5 aS ay if SE 3 aum A N Y a N BT i nel AG h aa W L b AE A A i w EFE AUAN wy sf E R E P A 7 i a Back lit subjects without flash Back lit subjects with flash Flash guide number The model number of a flash refers to the flash s power and the maximum amount of light created is indicated by a value known as the guide number A flash with a higher guide number emits a larger amount of light than a flash with a lower guide number The guide number is calculated by multiplying the distance from the flash to the subject by the aperture value when the ISO sensitivity is set to 100 Guide number Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value Aperture value Guide number Flash to Subject Distance Flash to Subject Distance Guide number Aperture value If you know the flash s guide number you can estimate an appropriate 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 Concepts in Photography Bounce Photography Bounce ph
143. onds e You can also touch o in Playback mode and then select Connecting amp Transferring gt Con necting to a smart phone InShooting mode press A e You can also press and hold A to launch the MobileLink feature directly C Touch e If the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select Next e If you use a Wi Fi manual connection to connect the camera and a smart phone you can enable the Wi Fi Privacy lock p 180 e If you use a Wi Fi manual connection to connect the camera and a smart phone the Bluetooth feature is not available 3 On the smart phone turn on Samsung Camera Manager e To start the application automatically on an NFC enabled smart phone turn on the function and place the smart phone near the NFC tag p 32 on the camera Verify that the smart phone is connected to your camera and then skip to step 6 Select the camera from the list on the smart phone e The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time e If the Wi Fi Privacy lock is enabled and Wi Fi is connected enter the PIN displayed on the camera into the smart phone On the camera allow the smart phone to connect to your camera or confirm the registration request e If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before it is connected automatically e If the pop up message that prompts you to set the auto time setting appears select Yes to sync the camera s date and time
144. ork properly Turning on your camera Set the Power switch to ON e To turn your camera off set the Power switch to OFF e The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time p 37 When you turn on your camera for the first time the initial setup screen Y Press 8 AF to select an item Year Month Day appears The language is preset for the country or region where the camera is sold You can change the language as desired You can also select an item by touching it on the screen 5 Press DISP ISO to set the option and then press 2 MENU Back COK set Press ISO to select Time Zone and then press zi T a A A A i OK 2 Press DISP ISO to select a time zone and then press 95 01 2015 v v v Time Zone GMT 01 00 Cape Verde e The screen may differ depending on the language you selected GMT 02 00 Mid Atlantic GMT 03 00 Buenos Aires Sao Paulo O Press ISO to select Time Settings and then press 2 GMT 03 30 Newfoundland Press AF to select an item Hour Minute Summer time 3 Press ISO to select Date Settings and then press 2 My Camera gt Performing the initial setup OK 8 Press DISP ISO to set the option and then press 2 Press ISO to select Time Type and then press 2 Ie Press DISP ISO to select a time type and then press 2 Time Settings Hour Min 12 00 AM
145. ormat using the camera When you format a memory card with a capacity of 32 GB or less on the camera the file system is changed to FAT32 When you format a memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more the file system is changed to exFAT If you format on another camera or a PC you can lose files on the card or cause a change in the capacity of the card e When using a memory card formatted as FAT32 the camera will automatically stop recording when the size of a video exceeds 4 GB even if the maximum recording time has not been reached Using a memory card formatted as exFAT allows you to record a video for the maximum recording time regardless of the video s file size The maximum recording time is 15 minutes for 4096X2160 3840X2160 or 640X480 MJPEG and 29 minutes and 59 seconds for other video sizes e If you use a slow writing memory card the recording of your movie can be interrupted because the card cannot process data at the rate the video is being shot If this occurs replace the card with a faster memory card or reduce the video size for example from 1280X720 to 640X480 e When recording a UHD video we recommend you use a memory card with a write speed greater than 30 MB sec e When you press the video recording button intelli zoom turns off e Videos can be darker than photos recorded at the same ISO sensitivity If the videos appear darker adjust the ISO sensitivity e When you record a video in P A or S mode ISO i
146. otography refers to the method of bouncing light off of the ceiling or walls so that the light spreads evenly over the subject Normally photos captured with the 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 P mm O Il x Chapter I My Camera Learn about your camera s layout display icons lens optional accessories and basic functions My Camera Unpacking Check your product box for the following items Camera AC adapter USB cable Rechargeable battery including the body cap Strap External flash Quick Start Guide b e The illustrations may differ from your actual items e 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 213 My Camera No Name Command dial 1 In the Menu screen Move to a desired menu item 9 In the Smart panel Adjust a selected option In Shooting mode Adjust shutter speed aperture value Program Image sensor 2 Shift settings exposure value or ISO 11 Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the sensitivity in some shooting modes or image sensor change the size of a focus area p 174 In Playback mode View thumbnails Eyelet for camera strap
147. our pocket e 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 Cannot capture photos The camera freezes The camera heats up The flash fires unexpectedly The flash does not work The date and time are incorrect The display or buttons do not work Suggested remedies There is no space on the memory card Delete unnecessary files or insert a new card Format the memory card The memory card is defective Get a new memory card The memory card is locked Unlock the card p 187 Ensure that the camera is switched on Charge the battery Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly Remove the battery and insert it again While using the camera it may heat up This is normal and should not affect your camera s lifespan or performance The flash may fire due to static electricity The camera is not malfunctioning e The flash option may be set to Off p 106 e You cannot use the flash in some modes Set the date and time under the 93 menu p 178 Remove the battery and insert it again Appendix gt Before contacting a service center The memory card has an error Your computer does not recognize an SDXC or UHS I UHS II memory card Your TV or computer cannot display photos and videos that are stored on
148. 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 to reduce the visual noise that can appear on photos taken at high ISO values p 168 Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions You can set the ISO sensitivity up to ISO 6400 when recording a video Shooting Functions gt ISO sensitivity Customizing ISO settings Set to adjust ISO Step Auto ISO Range or ISO Expansion To customize ISO In Shooting mode press MENU 0 ISO Customizing settings an option Foption Description ISO Ste You can set the size of ISO sensitivity adjustments to j either 1 3 step or 1 step You can set the maximum ISO value the camera will Auto ISO Range use to set each EV step when you set the ISO to Auto ISO Expansion You can select ISO 51200 ISO 6400 when using Continuous High B You can select up to ISO 25600 when using Continuous Normal or up to P gt m Ea Shooting Functions Set the camera to optimize colors for playback on OLED displays An OLED Examples display has a wider color reproduction range than a liquid crystal display and produces brighter natural colors In Shooting mode press MENU gt 0 OLED Color an option Without OLED Color effect With OLED Color effect Shooting Functions The White Balance function adj
149. r a daylight fluorescent lamp with a white hue Fluorescent NW Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp with a very white hue Fluorescent Daylight Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp with a slightly bluish hue Tungsten Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps Incandescent tungsten bulbs tend to have a reddish hue This option offsets that effect Flash WB Select when using a flash Custom Set Use your pre defined settings You can manually set the White Balance by pressing DISP and then shooting a white sheet of paper Fill the spot metering circle with the paper and set the White Balance Color Temperature Manually adjust the color temperature of the light source Color temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the specific type of light source You can get a warmer photo with a higher value and a cooler photo with a lower value Press DISP and then adjust the color temperature V4 Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Shooting Functions gt White Balance Customizing preset White Balance options Examples You can also customize preset White Balance options In Shooting mode press MENU gt 0 White Balance gt an option DISP scroll command dials 1 or 2 or press DISP ISO AFI To customize preset options MENU Back Cok Set M Reset White Balance Dayl
150. r of photos Auto focus frame Spot metering area e damn Fully charged e am a Partially charged e IL_ Red Empty recharge the battery EEE Charging Icon Description CY Camera shake D amp E wW Manual focus scale Bio Level gauge p 49 Lh Histogram p 116 Focus 1 40 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture value EV 0 0 Exposure adjustment value Exposure level display 5 0 Piabir tiiba tilibittatl ISO A 200 ISO sensitivity p 80 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 My Camera gt Display icons 3 Shooting options Touch 2 Shooting option Face detection 2015 01 01 10 16mm i o TMAR 1 Dynamic Range p 114 menu e Icon Description Icon Description Xt fe White Balance p 83 o gt f White Balance micro adjustment Tul oa ad gt jia olb Se Optical Image Stabilization OIS p 99 intelli zoom on pS intelli zoom ratio s S Pial z al D Photo size Change Smart mode RAW file Save a custom mode mm Drive mode Quick Transfer p 148 r Flash p 106 Touch AF options Flash intensity adjustment Shooting options rs Metering p 111 Fn Smart panel SAF AF mode p 87 Focus area This icon appears only when you select Smart mode J The icons displ
151. r your camera When shooting with a slow shutter speed hold your breath to minimize body movement Holding the camera Hold the camera with your right hand and place your right index finger on the shutter button Place your left hand under the lens for support Standing photography Compose your shot stand up straight with your feet shoulder length apart and keep your elbows pointed down Concepts in Photography Crouching photography Using the display x gt Compose your shot crouch with one knee touching the ground and keep To take photos at high or low angles tilt the display up or down a straight posture Concepts in Photography i Low angle shot A low angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below your eyeline looking up the subject To capture a self portrait set Auto Self Shot to On flip the display 180 upwards and touch the subject on the display p 33 e Keep the display closed when the camera is not in use High angle shot e Tilt the display only within the angle allowed Failing to do so may damage A high angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above your eyeline your camera eal i in wn on th ect e Be careful not to damage the display when tilting it ooking down on the subj e If you have flipped the display upwards and you are not holding the camera by hand do not rest the camera on a table fence etc to steady it Instead use a tripod Oth
152. ra to the computer with the USB cable 7 Remove the USB cable 8 Turn on the camera Q Press MENU amp Device Information Software Update Body Firmware or Lens Firmware 10 Select Update in the pop up window on the camera to e You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera If the update the firmware cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data e Ifyou try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port the camera may not work properly Appendix If you are having trouble with your device try these troubleshooting solutions before contacting a service professional b When you leave your camera at a service center be sure to also leave the other card and battery Cannot turn on the camera The power turns off suddenly The camera is losing battery power quickly components that may have contributed to the malfunction such as the memory e Ensure that the battery is inserted e Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly e Charge the battery e Charge the battery e Your camera may be in Power save mode or the display turns off automatically p 178 e The camera may be turned off automatically to prevent the memory card from being damaged due to excessive heat Turn on your camera again The battery may lose power more quickly in low temperatures below 0 C 32 F Keep the battery warm by putting it into y
153. ransferring gt Con necting to a smart phone U Si ng the G PS Geo Tag g i ng Featu re V4 e The MobileLink feature is supported by smart phones or tablets running the Android OS or iOS Some features may not be supported by some models To save GPS information when you take a photo using the camera connect Before using this feature update the device s firmware to the latest version the camera and smart phone via Bluetooth Then activate the GPS feature If the firmware version is not the most recent this function may not perform properly on the smart phone p e You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before using this feature Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to install Samsung Camera Manager Samsung Camera Manager is supported by Android OS 4 2 2 or Sending files to a smart phone higher e f there are no files in the camera s memory you cannot use this feature You can use the MobileLink feature to easily send photos to your smart e You can view up to 1 000 recent files and send up to 1 000 files at a time phone e When using this feature on an iOS device the device may lose its Wi Fi connection e You cannot send RAW files e You can set the size for transferred photos by pressing MENU and then selecting amp MobileLink NFC Image Size an option e The screen turns off if you perform no operations on the camera for 30 sec
154. re Quick View it Select Hold Focus Zoom to display the image after shooting with the focus area enlarged Off Hold Focus Zoom Hold 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Default Description Adjust the display brightness auto brightness setting display color or level gauge e Display Brightness You can adjust the display System Volume Set the sound volume or turn all sound off entirely Off Low Medium High B Even if the system volume is turned off the camera emits brightness manually the sound while playing a video Auto Brightness Turn auto brightness on or off Off On AF Sound Set the sound the camera emits when you e Display Color You can adjust the display color manually half press the shutter butt ff Off On Display Ss ae alf press the shutter button on or off Off On Adjust e Horizontal Calibration Calibrate the level gauge If the Sound Button Sound Set the sound the camera emits when level gauge is not level position the camera on the level you press the buttons or touch the screen on or off surface and then follow the on screen instructions Off On E Shutter Sound Set to emit a sound when you use the p e You cannot access the Horizontal Calibration option electronic shutter Off On in Playback mode e You cannot calibrate the level gauge in portrait e The camera emits a sound only when the shutter speed orientation p is longer than 0 5 second e This option may not be avai
155. re area will be separated Onthe screen touch an area to focus on it e Touch and hold each area to lock the focus or exposure setting e Drag the areas together to merge the focus area and the exposure area e The exposure separation icon will appear on the focus frame foao Fn Hilo liulu l 1S0 A 200 3 Press Shutter to capture the photo e The focus area and the exposure area will return to their pre shooting position e Ifyou press AEL while its function is set to AEL Hold the exposure focus p will not be separated e You can set the Exposure Focus Separation function On or Off by pressing MENU Exposure Focus Separation On or Off in Shooting mode Shooting Functions The functions available for video are explained starting below When Video Out is set to NTSC Default Icon Size Recommended for Movie size 4096X2160 24p View on a 4K UHDTV Daa 3840X2160 30p View on a 4K UHDTV Set the movie size View on a Full HDTV Videos recorded with 1920X1080 60p this option may not play on some HDTVs or To set movie size In Shooting mode press MENU LK Movie Size smart phones that do not support 60p options an option 1920X1080 30p View on a Full HDTV 1920X1080 24p View on a Full HDTV View on a Full HDTV Available only with 0000 a aa some Smart Filter options View on an HDTV 1280X720 30p View on an HDTV ee 640X480 60p View ona
156. rger to come in contact with the terminals on the battery This may cause a fire or electric 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 the camera case Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased Never use a damaged battery or memory card This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged If the glass or acrylic parts are broken visit a Samsung service center to have the camera repaired Check that the camera is operating properly before use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use Health and safety information 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 Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight This may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction
157. rinting on A3 paper uploaded to the web D 3 2 2112X1408 Printing on A5 paper D 16 9 6480X3648 Printing on AO paper or viewing on an HDTV l Printing on A2 paper or viewing on an y 16 9 4608x2592 soni Printing on A4 paper or viewing on an amp 16 9 3328X1872 aon l Printing on A5 paper or viewing on an 16 9 2048X1152 soni 1 1 4320X4320 Printing a square photo on A2 paper Sesh iyi In Shooting mode press MENU gt Photo Size gt 1 1 3088X3088 Printing a square photo on A3 paper se cua D 1 1 2160X2160 Printing a square photo on A4 paper 1 1 1408X1408 Printing a square photo on A5 paper Shooting Functions gt Size and Resolution Quality The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format Photos captured by a camera are often converted to the JPEG format and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting RAW files are not converted to the JPEG format and are stored in the memory without any changes RAW files have the file extension SRW To adjust and calibrate exposures White Balances tones contrasts and colors of the RAW files or to convert them into JPEG or TIFF format use the supplied Samsung RAW Converter program As RAW files are very large ensure there is enough space on the memory card to save them in this format In Shooting mode press MENU 0 Quality an option To set the quality Defau
158. s Program Shift The Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value while the camera maintains the same exposure When you scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to the left the shutter speed decreases and the aperture value increases When you scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to the right the shutter speed increases and the aperture value decreases Direction Adjustable item Shutter speed decreases and aperture value increases Shutter speed increases and aperture value decreases B You can also assign other functions to command dials 1 and 2 p 174 Minimum shutter speed Set a minimum shutter speed However if the camera cannot achieve an optimal exposure value because the Auto ISO Range function cannot set a higher ISO sensitivity value then the camera will use a lower shutter speed than the minimum shutter speed you selected To set the minimum In Shooting mode press MENU C Minimum Shutter Speed an option shutter speed minimum shutter speed based on the lens focal length Scroll to Auto link to focal length and then press AF to decrease or increase the minimum shutter speed e This feature is available only when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto e This feature is available only in Program or Aperture Priority mode B e If you select Auto link to focal length the camera will automatically set a My Camera gt Shooting modes
159. s Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speed Rotate the mode dial to S Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to adjust the shutter speed e You can also assign other functions to command dials 1 and 2 p 174 e You can also adjust the shutter speed by pressing Fn moving to the shutter speed and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging your finger on the screen Set the desired options Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo B To compensate for the reduced amount of light allowed by fast shutter speeds open the aperture and let in more light If your photos are still too dark increase the ISO value My Camera gt Shooting modes M Manual mode Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually In this mode you can fully control the exposure of your photos This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments such as a studio or when it is necessary to fine tune camera settings The Manual mode is also recommended for shooting night scenes or fireworks Rotate the mode dial to M C Scroll command dials 1 and 2 to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value respectively e You can also assign other functions to command dials 1 and 2 p 174 e You can also adjust the shutter speed or the aperture value by pressing Fn moving to the shutter speed or the aperture value and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging your finger o
160. s Approx 28 2 mega pixels Type Hybrid AF 205 points Phase Detection AF 209 points Contrast AF Total pixels Approx 30 7 mega pixels Focusing point Color filter RGB primary Active AF Single AF Continuous AF Manual Lens Mount Mode Focus Type Samsung NX Mount enna Image Stabilization e Auto 1 6 000 sec 1 4 sec Type Lens shift depends on lens Speed e Manual 1 6 000 sec 30 sec i Function e Bulb time limit 8 min Aperture value Shutter speed Exposure value Exposure peaNurce ISO White Balance intelli Z ee nee Metering system TTL 221 Block segment Dust R i l SE Compensation Still 5 EV Movie 3 EV 1 3 EV Step Supersonic drive ISO equivalent Auto 100 25600 1 EV or 1 3 EV Step Display You can expand up to ISO 51200 Type Super AMOLED with Touch Screen Size 3 0 Approx 76 6 mm Resolution 1 036 k dots Appendix gt Camera specifications DIAA EX Mode Continuous shooting Bracket shooting Self timer Flash Type Mode Guide number Sync speed White Balance Mode Single Continuous Timer Bracket 9 fps Maximum shooting speed is 9 frames per second It will slow down after approx JPEG 40 shots RAW 5 shots Based on UHS I SD Card May vary depending on the spec of memory card Auto exposure bracketing White Balance bracketing Picture Wizard bracketing Depth bracketing 2 30 sec 1 second interval External Flash
161. s automatically set to Auto e Touching the screen to select a focus area while recording with Continuous AF switches the AF mode to Single AF e The Focus Peaking function is not available when you select a resolution of 4096X2160 or 3840X2160 e Ifthe camera overheats while recording the overheating warning icon will display on the screen The camera will automatically save the video and stop recording Cool down the camera to continue recording My Camera gt Shooting modes 3D mode You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens SAMSUNG 45mm F1 8 T6 2D 3D lens example Set the 2D 3D switch on the lens to 3D and then capture a photo or video 5 to 16 25 ft 1 5 5 m away from the subject e 3D mode is always on regardless of the mode dial of the camera e To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options automatically depending on shooting conditions in 3D mode press MENU 0 3D Auto mode On Available shooting options differ compared to other shooting modes You can select either the 5 9M 3232X1824 or 2 1M 1920X1080 photo size The video resolution is set to 1920X1080 Videos recorded in 3D may be dark or playback may be jittery Shooting in low temperatures may result in color distortion in images and may consume more battery power You may not be able to shoot properly in conditions below 8
162. s by most recent or by oldest To set a sorting In Playback mode press MENU OJ Sort by gt option 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 In Playback mode press MENU CJ Auto Rotate options an option Converting to JPEG Convert RAW files to JPG files In Playback mode press MENU gt LJ Convert to JPG Playback Editing In Playback mode you can play a video capture an image from a video or Sca nni ng backwa rd or fo rwa rd crop a video to save as another file To scan backward or forward through a video file while it is playing use Dop EB capture one of the following methods e Touch Each time you touch the icon you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X Press X AF Each time you press the button you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X Scroll command dials 1 or 2 to the left or right Each time you scroll command dials 1 or 2 you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X Description View previous file Scan backward Each time you touch the icon QQ while playing a video you change the scan speed in this order Drag the handles that appear on the progress bar to the left or right You 2X 4X 8X SE can change the playback position in the video O Pause or resume playback ne
163. s can cause permanent damage to your camera s internal components Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes The camera may overheat which may distort the camera or cause a fire Do not handle the power supply cord or the charger during a thunderstorm This may result in an electric shock Health and safety information If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera immediately disconnect all power sources such as the battery or charger and then contact a Samsung service center Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area Avoid interference with other electronic devices Turn off the camera when in an aircraft Your camera can cause interference with aircraft equipment Follow all airline regulations and turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel Turn off the camera near medical equipment Your camera can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities Follow all regulations posted warnings and directions from medical personnel Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a safe distance between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference as recommended by the manufacturer 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
164. s in the photo Set the slowest shutter soeed the camera is allowed to use Set the maximum ISO value the camera will use to set each EV step when you set the ISO to Auto Apply special effects to a photo Apply effects to a photo depending on the theme Set Continuous Burst Timer or Bracket shooting options Set flash options according to the shooting conditions Zoom in on a subject with less degradation of photo quality than the Digital zoom Set the assist function that helps you focus the camera more easily when you rotate the focus ring manually Select a guide to help you compose a scene Camera settings menu gt User settings iFn Setting Assign the functions that are adjusted when command dials 1 or 2 are Adjust the iFn settings for an i Function lens rotated Defau Mode Adjustable functions command dial 1 command dial 2 Adjust the shutter speed aperture value and other eae Fi Standard options on the lens by pressing I Function or Program Shift Program Shift select options that can be adjusted when you press Program Shift EV i Function on an i Function lens Program dig aoe On an i Function lens press i Function and a button pretation i on the camera at the same time to assign a function to ISO Program Shift that button Aperture Aperture iFn Plus e AEL Select the option that will be adjusted when Aperture EV you press i Function and AEL together Aperture Priority Aperture ISO e
165. select a menu or an option Flicking Gently flick your finger across the screen e When you touch or drag the screen discolorations may occur This is not a malfunction but a characteristic of the touch screen Touch or drag lightly to minimize the discolorations e The touch screen may not work properly if you use the camera in extremely humid environments e The touch screen may not work properly if you apply screen protection film or other accessories to the screen e Depending on the viewing angle the screen may appear dim Adjust the brightness or viewing angle to improve the resolution Using MENU Press MENU or touch menu on the screen and then change shooting options or settings E g Selecting the photo size in P mode Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press MENU or touch Mend My Camera gt Selecting functions options 3 Scroll command dial 1 or press DISP ISO to move to 6 and 5 Scroll command dial 2 or press DISP ISO to move to an then press 85 option and then press 8 e You can also touch 0 on the screen e You can also drag the option list and then touch an option e Press MENU or touch Back to go back to the previous menu Y Scroll command dial 2 or press DISP ISO to move to Photo Size and then press 25 e You can also drag the option list and then touch an option 4560X3040 MENU Back 3264 X 2176 2112 X 1408
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167. subject Appendix gt Glossary MJPEG Motion JPEG A video format which is compressed as a JPEG image MPO Multi Picture Object An image file format that contains multiple images in a file An MPO file provides a 3D effect on MPO compatible displays such as 3D TVs or 3D monitors 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 ISO setting or when the ISO sensitivity is automatically set in a dark place NFC Near Field Communication NFC is a set of standards for radio communication at very close proximity You can use NFC enabled devices to activate features or exchange data with other devices NTSC National Television System Committee A video color encoding standard used most commonly in Japan North America the Philippines South America South Korea and Taiwan Optical zoom This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with a lens and does not reduce the quality of images PAL Phase Alternate Line A video color encoding standard used in numerous countries throughout Africa Asia Europe and the Middle East Quality An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression which usually results in a larger file size Appendix gt Glossary RAW CCD raw data The original unprocessed data collected directly from
168. t Download this program to play videos in HEVC or H 264 format This program can be used only with Windows OS Appendix gt Using programs on a PC Requirements Item Windows Windows 7 8 8 1 PC Auto Backup ac Mac OS 10 7 or higher 64 bit Windows 7 8 8 1 32 bit editions support up to Full HD NET Framework 4 0 or above is supported by Windows 7 Mac Mac OS 10 7 or higher Windows 7 8 8 1 Intel 3rd Gen i5 3 4 GHz or higher Power Media iind ws equivalent AMD processor Player Minimum 1 GB RAM 400 MB of available hard disk space 1 GB and above recommended 7 Windows Samsung Movie Converter Converter Samsung DNG Windows 7 8 8 1 Converter Mac Mac OS 10 7 10 8 10 9 10 10 Samsung RAW Windows Requirements Windows 7 8 8 1 Intel Pentium AMD Athlon processor based PC or compatible computer Core 2 Quad or later is recommended 1 GB or higher is recommended XGA 1024X768 Full Color 24 bit or higher Apple Mac OS X v10 7 10 8 10 9 10 10 Intel Pentium processor ready Core 2 Quad or later is recommended XGA or higher 16 bit color display compatible 24 bit or higher Appendix gt Using programs on a PC Installing Samsung RAW Converter Using Samsung RAW Converter Launch i Launcher and then follow the on screen instructions to install the Photos captured by a camera are often converted to JPEG format and program stored in the memory according to the settings of the cam
169. t the card into an adapter Write protect switch Label front You can prevent files from being deleted by using the write protect switch on an SD SDHC or SDXC card Slide the switch down to lock or slide it up to unlock Unlock the card when capturing photos and videos Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on the type of scenes you shoot and the shooting conditions These capacities are based on a 4 GB SD card Quality RAW RAW RAW Lossless RAW Lossless RAW Lossless Super Fine Fine Normal Normal Lossless Compression Compression Compression Compression Compression S Fine Fine Normal 28M 6480X4320 256 417 134 8 76 C ws ws awe SSS Timez w os we S mena as te aa me SO a E EO E S emonsa s9 tee ameona ass oz a o o s C E E a smesse o oso sr o o o smew ioe aos mossos nese anon Appendix gt Maintaining the camera z Quality HQ Normal 4096X2160 24p NTSC PAL Approx 14 35 Approx 18 15 1920X1080 60p NTSC 50p PAL Approx 40 41 1920X1080 30p NTSC 25p PAL Approx 80 16 1920X1080 24p NTSC PAL Approx 91 23 1920X1080 15p NTSC 12 5p PAL Approx 106 5 video 4280x720 60p NTSC 50p PAL Approx 77 47 1280X720 30p NTSC 25p PAL Approx 120 45 Approx 151 37 640X480 MJPEG 25p PAL Approx 49 22 This option is available only with some Smart Filter options e The figures above are
170. ted according to the White Balance you have set You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu MG 2 MG 2 Original This option cannot be used with the RAW file format Selecting this option will J 4 change the photo quality from RAW to JPEG D rar Kaft P A f iZ D rar at racKetl NC VVIZ Drac ket J 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 can select three different settings in the Bracket Settings menu Retro Vivid Standard Te 4 This option cannot be used with the RAW file format Selecting this option will J change the photo quality from RAW to JPEG Shooting Functions gt Drive shooting method Depth Bracketing Lan When you press Shutter the camera captures 3 consecutive photos Set the exposure interval 0 3 EV 0 7 EV each with a different depth of field by adjusting the aperture value Use AE Bracket 1 0 EV 1 3 EV 1 7 EV 2 0 EV a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos 2 3 EV 2 7 EV 3 0 EV continuously You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu Adjust the White Balance interval range of the 3 bracketed photos AB 1 AB 2 AB 3 WB Bracket MG 1 MG 2 MG q3 V4 This feat
171. ted with the Edit Image function In this case use Cropping a photo Touch b2 amp 2 Drag the sides of the box to adjust the size of the crop area 3 Drag the box to move the location of the crop area U Press 25 or touch Done 5 Touch Eto save Playback Editing gt Editing photos Rotating a photo Touch awe e C Touch an option 3 Press 2 or touch Done U Touch B to save e You can also rotate a photo in Playback mode by pressing MENU and then p selecting gt Rotate a desired option e The camera will overwrite the original file Resizing photos Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file Touch Lv k3 2 Touch an option MEND Cancel 0K Done 3 Press 2 or touch Done Y Touch Eto save B Available resize options differ depending on the original size of the photo Playback Editing gt Editing photos Adjusting your photos 3 Scroll command dial 1 or 2 or press AF to adjust the option You can correct captured photos by adjusting the brightness contrast or color e You can also drag the slider or touch to adjust the option 1 Touch U Press 2 or touch Done 2 Touch an adjusting option 2 Touch Bto save e If you selected 3 Auto adjustment skip to step 4 Description EESE Retouching faces Fe Original Reset to the original image Auto adjustment Touch O Brightness X C Scroll command dial 1 or 2 or pr
172. that allows electronic devices to exchange data wirelessly over a network WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a technology that secures wireless home networks Appendix You can purchase the following optional items Lens external flash shutter release micro USB type rechargeable battery battery charger camera bag camera case memory card filter USB cable HDMI cable and camera strap e For information about accessories and their availability visit the Samsung p website e Before purchasing accessories make sure they are compatible with your camera e Use only Samsung approved accessories Samsung is not responsible for damage caused by using another manufacturer s accessories gt gt Z j Appendix A Accessories Connect the flash 59 Flash layout 58 Active AF 89 AEL 117 Aperture 16 20 Auto Backup 162 Auto focus 87 Battery Caution 191 Charging 36 Insert 34 Bluetooth Shutter 147 Bracketing 102 C Camera Disconnecting Windows 165 Layout 30 Camera specifications 204 Color space 169 Connecting to a computer Auto Backup 162 Connecting as removable disk 164 Mac OS 165 Windows OS 164 Connecting to a smart phone Bluetooth Shutter 147 MobileLink 143 Quick Transfer 148 Remote Viewfinder 145 Connecting to a TV 3DTV 161 TV 160 TV Link 158 Continuous shooting 101 D Date and Time 178 Depth of Field DOF 17 22 Display brightness 177 Display type 51
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174. time Recognizable scenes amp Actively moving subjects a Landscapes Press Shutter to capture the photo E Scenes with bright white backgrounds x Landscapes at night when you aim at the same subject Scene selection depends on external a Portraits at night factors such as camera shake lighting and distance to the subject e f the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode it uses the default settings for the Auto mode Portraits with backlighting e Even if it detects a face the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject s position or lighting B e The camera may select different scenes and adjust settings differently even s Landscapes with backlighting 9 iaaa e Even if you use a tripod the camera may not detect the tripod mode i if Close up photos of objects the subject is moving T Close up photos of text e The camera consumes more battery power because it changes settings often to select appropriate scenes My Camera gt Shooting modes P Prog ram mode Rotate the mode dial to P The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture value so that P Set the desired options an optimal exposure value can be achieved 3 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to This mode is useful when you want to capture shots of constant exposure capture the photo while being able to adjust other settings r My Camera gt Shooting mode
175. tstertiecestectaciaacinceccsest eiae ei aranin 105 F laS Dhaese inanan naani aN A AAi ria e Naaa Aaaa 106 Reducing the red eye effect ssss sssssssssssssoccccsssssssssssssssceeresssssssssssecereeeessssss 107 Adjusting the flash intensity ccscsssessesssssssssssssssscssecssssscssssscsscssecsscessssssees 107 E S E E A A EA EEA E T E A EE 108 Setting external flash sssesssssseesssssssseeseesssssesseceresssssesecessossssseereessssseeeceessssssseeeress 108 Setting wireless sync for external flash cssssssssessecsssssesssesssssssssesssssscessesees 109 Locking THe flash intens Wy cnimaniranminimcanmmnmmuanananauawnn 110 E aa E EA E E 111 A E EE E E A A A NE AE TA E A 111 Center weighted essssessssssecessssssesesssseccesssssceesssssceesssssceessnseccesssssceeossseeeesssssereess 112 DOT A EA AE AEA lente tsitanataet 112 Measuring the exposure value of the focus area ssssssseeesesssssecscesssssssseeese 113 EVAN RINGE e esta ccc ces cece cce cen eeene cocaine cove cecees es teteesecesaes 114 Exposure compensation eessssesesseseecescescscescesesoesessesoecesoesesoescescscesessesoee 115 Using Framing WROG Gs sxssasciassssiancectarsseodsesteavecesssessaseascaaisneseestiaitossafaatsunesenseimaniain 115 Using the brightness adjustment guide cessessessecsecsesssssesscsscescssceessessees 116 Viewing the overexposure QUICE c sscssssssesssssecsessecssessessssesscsscsssescescsssscaseases 116 Exposure FOCUS L
176. ture value and the depth of field You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by changing the size of the aperture A large aperture gives your photos a shallow depth of field DOF Objects immediately in front of or behind your subject will be blurred while the subject will be in focus A small aperture gives your photos a deep depth of field Objects far in front or far behind your subject and your subject will be in focus A photo with a deep DOF A photo with a shallow DOF gt The aperture housing contains 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 with 8 blades divides light into 8 sections and an aperture with 7 blades into 14 sections 7 blades 8 blades Concepts in Photography i 5 h utter s peed Therefore the faster the shutter speed the less ligh will be let in Likewise the slower the shutter speed the more light will be let in aa Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter It controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture A slow shutter speed allows more light into the camera ma
177. u share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes The manufacturer is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Do not connect to Bluetooth speakers headphones or other accessories Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Mode indications Icon Function Mode Indication Additional information Auto Safety warnings and precautions Program P O Camera buttons For example Shutter represents the Aperture Priority A shutter button Shutter Priority S Page number of related information Manual M The order of options or menus you must select to perform Custom C a step for example Select Quality represents select 0 and then Quality Samsung Auto Shot SAS Annotation Smart O Contents Tips Concepts in Photography SHOOUNG DOSTUN S ysscssssscesspisscassonanssicseisseizeacucaasnnsaseaiasavessvinasbieueseenctenestoaeans 13 Holding the camera sssrini s 13 Standing photography wit recscscarancarese hen enrceenmennie insane intent easonenneanin 13 Crouching photography aseeccac
178. uation like this where there is a large difference in the exposure values between the subject and the background Shooting Functions gt Metering Measuring the exposure value of the focus area When this function 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 In Shooting mode press MENU 0 Link AE to AF Point an option To set this function P gt m N E 2 f O o O CI VL o g mmm Shooting Functions This function automatically corrects for the loss of bright or dark detail that Default can occur due to shading differences in the photo Icon Description im Off Dynamic Range is off To set Dynamic In Shooting mode press MENU 0 Dynamic Range Smart Range Corrects for the loss of bright or dark detail Range options an option HDR Capture several photos with different exposures and then combine them to automatically create a single image e To set the exposure adjustment value press AF and then select Low Medium or High e You cannot set an ISO option higher than ISO 6400 e Dynamic Range options and Picture Wizard options cannot be set at the same time T a Without Dynamic Range effect With Dynamic Range effect Shooting Funct
179. uctions to reset the folder number Turn off your camera and remount the lens If the message still appears contact a service center Turn off your camera remove the battery and insert again If the message still appears contact a service center Appendix Cleaning the camera Camera lens and display Use a brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If any dust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and wipe gently Image sensor Depending on different 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 You can remove dust from the sensor by operating the sensor cleaning function p 180 If dust remains after cleaning the sensor contact a service center Do not insert the blower into the opening of the lens mount Camera body Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Never use benzene thinners or alcohol to clean the camera These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Using or storing the camera Using on beaches or shores e Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas Inappropriate places to use or store the camera e Your camera is not waterproof Do not handle the battery adapter or memory
180. ure is available only in Program or Aperture priority mode For example AB 3 adjusts the Amber value plus or minus three steps MG 3 adjusts the Magenta value the same amount Select the 3 Picture Wizard settings the camera will NIZ eraeKe use to capture the 3 bracketed photos Bracketing settings Set the depth interval Use command dials 1 or 2 You can set up the options for each bracket function to select an option You can also drag the slider or Depth Bracket touch the arrows to select an option 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 In Shooting mode press MENU 0 Drive select a 2 3 2 7 3 0 To set a bracketi eile saben ate bracketing option and then press AF set up the options for each bracketing option Shooting Functions Set the shooting interval the number of shots and shooting start time Use this function to capture photos at regular intervals during an event such as a lunar eclipse or a sunrise In Shooting mode press MENU 0 Interval Capture set a shooting interval the number of shots and shooting start time Start Interval Capture wait for shooting to begin at the time you set If you did not set a shooting start time press Shutter to capture the photo To capture an interval shot To save interval shots as a video select Time Lapse On The camera records a UHD video up to 60 seconds long at a r
181. ure to attach the lens cap to the lens when not using it Eid Camera settings menu gt Setting Default Default e Camera Menu Return the setup menu and shooting View the firmware version of the body and the lens options to the factory defaults the Wi Fi MAC address and Bluetooth MAC address or e Key Mapping Return the custom button functions to the update the firmware factory defaults e Software Update Update the firmware of the camera e C Mode Return the C mode settings to the factory body or lens or download the firmware via Wi Fi Reset defaults Body Firmware Lens Firmware Download via Wi Fi e Bluetooth Wi Fi Return the connection history ID and password of the Bluetooth and Wi Fi functions to the e You can update the firmware by connecting the camera p to a computer and starting i Launcher For more details factory defaults refer to page 200 All Return all settings to the factory defaults Date time e You cannot run a firmware update without a fully language and video output settings will not change Device charged battery Recharge the battery fully before Information running a firmware update e If you update the firmware user settings and values will be reset Date time language and video out will not change e Do not turn the camera off while the update is in progress e Remaining storage on the memory card must be more than 1 GB to update the firmware via Wi Fi e The pro
182. usts the color in photos to give them a more natural appearance You can use this function if color is affected by the type and quality of the light source For example fluorescent lamps can give colors in a photo a bluish hue To offset this effect select a White Balance option that adjusts the camera s settings for the light source You can also adjust the White Balance by manually adjusting the camera s Color Temperature setting In addition you can also customize the preset White Balance options so that the colors of the photo match the actual scene under mixed lighting conditions To set the White In Shooting mode press MENU 0 White Balance Balance an option Default Icon Description Auto WB Automatically adjust the white balance settings for the AWB light source Auto WB Tungsten Automatically adjust the white balance settings for the light source except when shooting under AWB incandescent or halogen lamps This option does not offset the reddish hue of incandescent or tungsten bulbs Daylight Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day This it option results in photos closest to the natural colors of the scene Cloudy Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in a shadows Photos captured on cloudy days tend to be more bluish than on sunny days This option offsets that effect ete oh eee A Default Description Fluorescent White Select when shooting unde
183. wn in the photo below Shooting Functions Use Face Detection options to capture a self portrait or a smiling face To use the face In Shooting mode press MENU Face Detection detection function an option e When your camera detects a face it tracks the detected face automatically e Depending on the Picture Wizard options Face Detection may not be effective e When you set manual focus Face Detection may not be available e Face Detection may fail if the subject is too close or too far from the camera itis too bright 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 e When you set Face Detection options the AF area is automatically set to Multi AF e Depending on the Face Detection options you selected some shooting options may not be available Normal The camera focuses on human faces preferentially and can detect the faces of up to 10 people This setting is recommended for shooting a group of people When you press Shutter halfway the camera focuses on faces as shown in the photo below When you photograph a group of people the camera displays the white focus square on the nearest person s face or on the face of the person in the center of the screen It displays gray squares on the rest of the faces Shooting Fun
184. y 5 times when you rotate the focus ring Enlarge x5 The focus area is magnified by 8 times when you rotate the focus ring Enlarge x8 Shooting Functions gt Focus assist DMF Direct Manual Focus AF Release Priority You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring after Set to capture a photo when focus is achieved or to select accuracy achieving focus by half pressing Shutter priority or shooting speed priority To set the DMF In Shooting mode press MENU O DMF To set AF Release In Shooting mode press MENU AF Release function an option Priority options Priority an option Default option Description Capture a photo only when the focus is achieved You can set the priority either on focus accuracy or shooting speed e Auto The camera automatically selects Accuracy priority or Shooting speed priority Accuracy priority Sets accurate focus as the priority When you select the Continuous High or Burst shooting method the Accuracy priority setting is applied only on the first shot Shooting speed priority Sets the shooting speed as the priority Setting DMF responsiveness Set the focus ring s response when you use the DMF function If you select High slight rotations of the focus ring will adjust the focus If you select Low longer rotations of the focus ring will adjust the focus Focus To set DMF ns In Shooting mode press MENU
185. y depending on the monitor Refer to the monitor s manual for more details UHD video playback may not work properly on some TVs Connecting amp Transferring gt Viewing photos or videos ona TV 6 Move toa 3D file and then press ISO to switch to 3D mode Viewing files ona 3D TV You can view photos or videos captured in 3D mode ona 3DTV e Press ISO again to switch to 2D Mode In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU gt amp gt 7 Turn on your TV s 3D function HDMI Output an option p 179 e Refer to your TV s user manual for more details C Turn off your camera and 3D TV 8 View 3D photos or play 3D videos using the camera buttons 3 Connect your camera to your 3D TV with the optional HDMI e You cannot view an MPO file in 3D on TVs that do not support the file format cable p e Use proper 3D glasses when you view an MPO file or a 3D video file on a 3D TV Do not view the 3D photos or videos captured by your camera on a 3D TV or 3D monitor for an extended period of time It may cause unpleasant symptoms such as eyestrain fatigue nausea and more Turn on your 3D TV and then select the HDMI video source 5 Turn on your camera Connecting amp Transferring Using Auto Backup for photos or videos Using the Auto Backup feature You can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC In Playback mode select a file and then touch amp wirelessly e In thumbnail view
186. you cannot use the Auto Backup feature e If the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select Next Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable the most recently connected AP device e If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will Pa Turn on the i Launcher program and then select PC Auto search for available AP devices p 150 Backup e The Auto Backup program is installed on the PC Follow the on C Select a backup PC screen instructions to complete the installation 3 Remove the USB cable B Before installing the program ensure that the PC is connected to a network Connecting amp Transferring gt Connecting to a computer 3 Select OK To cancel sending select Cancel You cannot select individual files to backup This function backs up only new files on the camera The backup s progress will be shown on the PC monitor When the transfer is completed the camera will turn off automatically in approximately 30 seconds Select Cancel to return to the previous screen and prevent the camera from turning off automatically To turn off your PC automatically after the transfer is complete select Shut down PC after backup To change the backup PC select Change PC When you connect the camera to the WLAN select the AP that is connecte
187. your fingers together or spread them apart on the screen P to reduce or enlarge a photo You can also double tap an area to enlarge it quickly e You can scroll through files by scrolling command dial 2 even when a photo is enlarged Magnified area Playback Editing gt Viewing fe are ceys Viewing a slide show You can view photos in a slide show and apply various effects In Playback mode press MENU C Select CJ gt Slide Show Options 3 Select a slide show effect option e Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effects Default Play Mode Set to play a slide show once or repeatedly One Play Repeat Set the interval between photos Interval 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Effect e Set a scene change effect between photos e Select Off to cancel effects Press MENU Select Start Slide Show View the slide show e Press 2 to pause e Press 25 again to resume e Press MENU to stop the slide show and return to Playback mode Playback Editing gt Viewing fe are ceys Viewing the overexposure guide Make the overexposed areas in a photo blink To view the In Playback mode press MENU CJ Overexposure overexposure guide Guide an option Viewing interval shots View photos that are captured with the Interval Capture function To view interval In Playback mode press MENU gt CJ Play Interval shots Shots Sorting files Sort file

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