Samsung GX-20 Quick Guide

Using the MENU button

Press the MENU button.

- The [CAPTURE MENU] menu appears on the LCD monitor.

Use the front dial ( ) to move forward to the next screen in the current menu and use the rear dial (

) to jump to the next menu.

[CAPTURE MENU ( )], [CUSTOM1

MENU (

)], [CUSTOM2 MENU

( )], [SETUP MENU ( )], and [PLAYBACK MENU ( )] menu appear in order each time the direction

buttons (

)

is pressed.

Using the LCD panel

The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.

Set the Mode dial to Auto

mode

( ).

- The camera will select the optimal shooting mode for the subject.

Set the focus mode lever to

SAF.

- In the SAF mode, the shutter can be released only when the image is focused

Look through the viewﬁnder to

view the subject.

- A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewﬁnder.

Position the subject inside the

autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway.

- The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator(

) appears in the viewﬁnder with the beep sound as soon as the subject is in the focus.

Now you can take a picture using the

shutter button.

Playing Back Still Pictures

Press the playback button ( ).

- The most recently captured image (image with the largest ﬁle number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Once images disappear on the LCD monitor, you can playback the images

or rotate them on your LCD monitor.

Focus indicator

Using the Viewﬁnder

When the power is turned on, the current setting values appears in the

viewﬁnder as soon as you press the shutter button halfway.

Using the full automatic

program mode

Auto mode helps users take a picture in very easy steps with correct exposure and auto focusing. Auto mode is designed for those who are using a DSLR (Digital Single Lens reﬂex) camera for the ﬁrst time.

Using the Menu

Setting the focus

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)

Choose the part of the viewﬁnder to set focus to. The selected AF point appears red in the viewﬁnder. (Superimpose AF Area).

Auto

The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered.

Select

Sets the AF point to one of the eleven points in the AF area.

Centre

Sets the AF point to the centre of the viewﬁnder.

Set the desired program mode using the Focus point selection dial.

For more information about how to select the focusing area, see the user manual shipped with the product.

For more information about the functions described in this quick start guide,

please see the user manual shipped with the product.

AF ﬁne adjustment

You can adjust the AF (Auto Focusing) accuracy by using the [AF ﬁne adjustment] function.

● AF fine-tuning is available for up to 20 registered lenses. Lens ID is required for [AF fine adjustment].

● You can use the [AF fine adjustment] function as in the following images for example.

Both pictures are taken while focusing on the central area (the ball located in the centre) in the viewﬁnder.

You can set the drive mode, white balance value, ﬂash type, and the ISO sensitivity by simply pressing the Fn button on the rear of the camera.

Press the Fn button when the power is

turned on.

You can select the desired menu option by using the direction buttons ( ).

Using the Fn button

Flash status

Appears when ﬂash is available and blinks when ﬂash is recommended but not set.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting. (Shutter speed can be adjusted using this front dial (

)

and rear dial (

).)

Aperture

Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting. (Aperture value can be adjusted using this front dial (

)

and rear dial (

).)

Focus indicator

Appears when image is focused.

Number of recordable images / EV compensation

Shows the number of recordable images (including the number of recordable images using the Drive mode.) with current quality and recorded pixel setting. The differences between the compensated exposure and proper exposure will be displayed. In the M mode, the exposure value can be different. In the Sensitivity priority mode / Shutter & Aperture Priority mode, ISO sensitivity will display.

OIS (Optical Image

Stabilization) indicator

Manual Focus

Appears when the

Manual Focus is

selected.

Exposure Bar

Displays the Exposure Compensation Value. The differences between Current Exposure Value and Proper Exposure Value in the M mode.

AE Lock indicator

Appears when AE is locked.

EV compensation

Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.

Indicates the RAW

ﬁle format is selected.

It appears when the ﬁle format is

selected to RAW (RAW+).

ISO Indicator

Flash Exposure Compensation

Shutter speed

Flash Exposure Compensation indicator

Exposure compensation

Battery status

RAW/RAW+ button in use

White Balance (If Auto WB is selected, no icon will display) ± : White Balance Compensation

Number of recordable images / EV compensation value / PC (Pb) (PC=Personal Computer (Removable disk), (Pb=PictBridge))

Drive mode

: Single frame : Continuous Shot : Self-timer

: Remote control

mode

Aperture stop

Flash mode

: Built-in ﬂash is ready (when

blinking, ﬂash should be used; or incorrect lens is mounted)

: Red-eye reduction ﬂash on : Auto discharge

SLOW :

First curtain synchro / Rear curtain synchro

W : Wireless Mode

Auto Bracket

Displays the ISO sensitivity

Multi Exposure

Focus point

AF Frame

Spot metering frame

AF Frame

Quick Guide

<Playback the

previous image>

▲

AF range is far from the target you focused on.

▲

Adding stops on the

plus (+), the current depth of field has moved to the target point.

Exposure Bar

<White balance

mode>

CAPTURE MENU

: Move

: Exit

Picture Wizard File Format JPEG Size JPEG Quality Colour Space Set RAW Button Liveview

Standard

JPEG

14.6M

sRGB 1 time

: Exit

: Move

AF(Auto Focusing) Frame

OK button

MENU button

LCD Monitor

Direction buttons

Rear dial

Front dial

The Picture Wizard ( ) function enables you to create different photographic styles. When the power is on, [Picture Wizard] menu appears on the LCD monitor as soon as you press the Picture wizard (

) button on the camera. You can create different styles of photographs depending on the shooting environment as shown in the following examples.

In the Tv (Shutter priority) mode, you can stop the moving subject or cause it to blur as it passes across the viewﬁnder by using different shutter speeds. The aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed.

Tv mode, Aperture: f = 16, Shutter speed: 1/15sec, ISO = 100

Tv (Shutter Priority) mode

Sv (Sensitivity priority) mode helps you take

pictures in different lighting conditions or brightness levels. You can set the sensitivity ﬁrst and then the shutter speed and aperture are automatically set accordingly. Sv (Sensitivity priority) mode is useful in low light conditions.

Sv mode, Aperture: f = 4, Shutter speed: 1/125sec, ISO = 800

Sv (Sensitivity Priority) mode

You can keep using the same shutter speed and aperture stop even if the brightness of the subject changes. You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture. TAv (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.

TAv mode, Aperture: f = 11, Shutter speed: 1/8sec, ISO = 3200

TAv (Shutter & Aperture Priority) mode

P (Program) mode automatically sets shutter

speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the Program line when taking pictures. This P (Program) mode supports both Tv (Shutter Priority) and Av (Aperture Priority) modes.

P (Program) mode is useful for taking

relaxed and spontaneous pictures.

P mode, Aperture: f = 2.8, Shutter speed: 1/1000sec, ISO = 100

P (Automatic Program Exposure)

mode

Auto mode helps users take a picture in

very easy steps with correct exposure and auto focusing. Auto mode is designed for those who are using a DSLR (Digital Single Lens reﬂex) camera for the ﬁrst time.

Auto mode, Aperture: f = 2.8,

Shutter speed: 1/1000sec, ISO = 100

Full automatic program mode

The Vivid Picture Wizard enables you to express the crisp images.

Vivid

The Standard Picture Wizard is set to produce the vivid colors, saturation, contrast, and sharpness level that people tend to prefer for general photography. The Standard Picture Wizard is useful for taking relaxed and spontaneous pictures.

Standard

The Landscape Picture Wizard is set to produce the colors, saturation, contrast, and sharpness level that enhance landscape photography.

Landscape

The Portrait Picture Wizard is set to produce the colors, saturation, contrast, and sharpness level that people tend to prefer for portrait photography. The Portrait Picture Wizard enables you to express the natural healthy skin when taking pictures.

Portrait

You can add your very own picture style by using the [Custom1] and [Custom2] settings in the [Picture Wizard] menu. For more information about adding the Picture Wizard options, see the user guide shipped with the product.

Custom1 / Custom2

Select the desired shooting mode by

using the mode dial on your camera.

Pressing the green button ( ) on your camera automatically sets the exposure for the appropriate brightness while using the

M (Manual) mode.

Information about the shooting tips

Adjusting the Viewﬁnder to Your Eyesight

Adjust the viewﬁnder to suit your eyesight. If it is difﬁcult to see the viewﬁnder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can slide the diopter from -2.5 m-1 to +1.5 m-1.

Aim the AF point over the subject, and then

press the shutter button halfway.

Adjust the diopter adjustment lever to suit

your eyesight.

- Viewﬁnder is adjusted to your eyesight.

Using the RAW button

When you press the RAW button, the images are taken as RAW and JPEG ﬁle types. You can set how to use the RAW button function by changing the [Set RAW Button] option in the [CAPTURE MENU].

▶

When you press the RAW button, RAW

or RAW+ will display on the LCD panel.

- Press the Shutter button to take a picture.

Diopter adjustment lever

Pictures in this user guide are to help users understand the product and the results may

be different depending on the types of lenses or the shooting environment.

Focus on the subject, then

compose the picture in the viewﬁnder and move the main switch to

The LCD monitor displays the

composition of your subject and the focus in real time. The LCD monitor displays the shooting information of the camera when using the Liveview function.

Press and hold the AF button until

the subject is in focus.

- If the focus mode lever is set to SAF, you can see the subject in focus on the LCD monitor.

- If the focus mode lever is set to CAF, the LCD monitor does not display the subject while you are pressing and holding the AF button. After you stop pressing and holing the AF button, you can see the subject in focus by using the LCD monitor.

- If the focus mode lever is set to MF, you can manually adjust the focus by watching through the LCD monitor.

Now you can take a picture using the shutter button.

● Selected image in the live view screen is enlarged if you turn the rear dial (

) to the right.

● You can choose the [Grid Display] and [AF Frame Display] options by setting the [Liveview] menu in the [CAPTURE MENU].

● While using the Liveview function, adjusting the focus is available for some lenses when auto focusing mode is set to MF

● The preview image in the [Liveview] function disappears in about 3 minutes.

Using the Liveview function

You can actually see the composition of your subject and the focus through the LCD monitor in real time. To use the Liveview function, select [Custom2 MENU] > [Preview

Method] > [Liveview].

Using the OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) function

The OIS function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur. The OIS function allows you to take pictures at approximately 2 to 3.5 steps slower shutter speed without the risk of the camera shake.

The OIS function is ideal when taking pictures in the following situations.

- When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night, on cloudy days and in the shade.

- When taking telephoto pictures.

Exposure Compensation

This allows you to deliberately over expose (brighten) or under expose (darken) your picture. You can adjust the EV Compensation from -3 to +3 (EV) in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. For information about under or over exposed samples, see the user guide shipped with the product.

Set the compensation with the front

dial (

) while the button is

pressed.

Conﬁrm the compensation value in the

viewﬁnder. “+” or “-” appears during compensation.

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▲

Blurred picture

▲

Picture taken with the OIS function

Compensated value

Using the Picture Wizard function( )

Green button

You can use a slow shutter speed using the B (Bulb) mode. B (Bulb) mode is useful for pictures of ﬁreworks and other night time shots.

B mode, Aperture: f = 8, Shutter speed: 6sec, ISO = 100

B (Bulb) mode

The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 second. Use this when using an external ﬂash that does not automatically change the shutter speed.

X (Flash X-Sync) mode

Uses the exposure value you saved in the [CAPTURE MENU] > [User Registration]. For more information about the [User Registration]

function, see the user manual

shipped with the product.

User mode

You can select your own exposure settings for the shutter speed, aperture stop, and ISO set value.

M (Manual) mode

Using the Av (Aperture priority) mode, you can photograph the subject with a soft focus background. Shutter speed is automatically set to an appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value.

Av mode, Aperture: f = 2.8, Shutter speed: 1/1000sec, ISO = 200

Av (Aperture Priority) mode

This is currently selected shooting mode.

Using the advanced shooting modes.