Samsung GX-20 User Manual

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Important Safety Information

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

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Prior to using this camera, please read this user manual thoroughly.

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When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the After Sales centre.

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To avoid disappointment please ensure that your camera is operating properly well before you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event). Samsung Cameras take no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• Speciﬁ cations are subject to change without prior notice.

• Pictures used in this user guide are to help users understand products and the results may be different depending on the types of lenses or the shooting environment.

DANGER

Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in ﬁ re, injury,

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electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera.

Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or

Samsung Camera Service centre.

Please do not use this product in close proximity to ﬂ ammable or explosive

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gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.

This may cause an ignition or explosion.

Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the

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camera, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.

Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

Do not insert or drop metallic or inﬂ ammable foreign objects into the camera

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through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber.

This may cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

Do not operate this camera with wet hands.

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This could pose a risk of electric shock.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Do not use the ﬂ ash in close proximity to people or infants.

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Positioning the ﬂ ash too close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage.

When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very

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strong light.

This may result in permanent damage to your eyesight

For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children

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or infants to prevent accidents e.g.:

• Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.

• There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.

Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use which may result

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in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.

Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as

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a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variations in temperature.

Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a ﬁ re.

When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. This may cause

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heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a ﬁ re.

Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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Important Safety Information

CAUTION

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Please use the batteries in appropriate ways referring to the following:

Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in ﬁ re or injury.

• Use batteries with the correct speciﬁ cation for the camera.

• Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in ﬁ re.

• Do not insert the batteries with polarities reversed.

Do not ﬁ re the ﬂ ash while it is in contact with hands or objects.

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Do not touch the ﬂ ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.

If you are using the AC power adaptor be careful when moving the camera.

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After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera.

Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

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Only use the appropriate type of lenses recommended by your local SAMSUNG dealer.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Precautions for Battery Usage

Only use speciﬁ ed batteries (SLB-1674) with this camera.

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Use of other batteries can cause overheating or explosion.

Do not allow metallic or inﬂ ammable foreign objects to come into

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contact with the battery. Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period

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of time.

Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage

the camera’s components.

If there is overheating in, or smoke from, the battery chamber, remove the

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battery from the camera as soon as possible.

When doing so, take care to avoid burns. Contact your dealer or Samsung Camera

Service Centre.

Do not disassemble the battery.

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It may cause leakage or breakage.

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If liquid from the battery enters the eyes, wash it away immediately with

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fresh water and consult a doctor.

It may cause loss of eyesight.

If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes,

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wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. If there is overheating in, or smoke from, the battery chamber, remove the

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battery from the camera as soon as possible.

When doing so, take care to avoid burns. And then contact your dealer or

Samsung Camera Service Centre.

The battery is expendable and its life is shortened through use. If the

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battery capacity is reduced by half, purchase new one. After removing the batteries for about 30 days, the camera may be reset.

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Precautions for Charger Usage

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Only use the speciﬁ ed charger with this camera.

The charger, SBC-L6 is speciﬁ ed for this product.

Other chargers can cause ﬁ re or electric shock. Observe the power

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speciﬁ cation. (100-240V only) Only charge the speciﬁ ed rechargeable battery (SLB-1674).

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Failure to follow this instruction may cause ﬁ re, electric shock or malfunction.

Do not disassemble the charger.

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It may cause ﬁ re, electric shock or malfunction.

If the charger smokes or overheats, stop using it immediately and contact

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your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Centre as soon as possible.

This may cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

If water gets inside the camera, stop using the camera and contact your

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dealer or Samsung Camera Service Centre.

This may cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

If the lightning ﬂ ashes or thunder ﬁ lls the air, disconnect the power plug.

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It may cause breakage, ﬁ re or electric shock.

If there is dirt on the plug, clear the dirt.

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This may cause a ﬁ re.

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Contents

Before

Starting to

Take a Picture

Starting Basic

Shooting

(Auto mode)

012 Checking the Contents of the Package

012 What are included in the package

013 Names of Working Parts

013 Front & Top 014 Rear 015 Quick reference guide

016 Charging and Inserting the Battery

016 Charging the Battery 017 Inserting the Battery 018 Battery Level Indicator 018 Approximate Playback Time (Fully charged battery)

019 Inserting the Memory Card

020 Precautions When Using the Memory Card

021 Turning the Camera On and Off

021 Using the Vertical Battery Grip (SBG-D1V) (Sold

Separately)

022 Setting the Language and Date Information

024 Attaching and removing the lens 025 Correct methods of holding the camera 026 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

026 Turning On the OIS Function 026 Optical Image Stabilization

027 LCD Monitor Indications

027 While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial 028 Capture Mode 029 Playback Mode 030 Histogram Display

031 Viewﬁ nder Indications

031 Capture Mode

032 LCD Panel Indications 033 Using the full automatic program mode

Getting a

Better Picture

by Using More

Functions

034 Operating the shutter release button 034 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects 035 Adjusting the Viewﬁ nder to Your Eyesight 035 Using the Zoom ring 036 Using the Drive Mode

038 Checking the Composition, Exposure, and

Focus Before Shooting

038 Displaying the Digital Preview 038 Using the Liveview function 039 Manual White Balance (Manual W.B.)

040 Checking the focus

040 Using Autofocus 041 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) 041 Setting the Focus Position in the Viewﬁ nder 042 Fixing the Focus 043 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) 043 Using the Focus Indicator 044 Using the Viewﬁ nder Matte Field

045 Setting the Exposure

045 Effect of Shutter Speed and Effect of Aperture

045 Effect of Shutter Speed 045 Effect of the Aperture

046 How to Check Depth of Field 047 Selecting the Metering Method 047 Exposure Compensation 048 AE-L with AF Locked

049 Using the RAW button 050 Using the Mirror Lock Up Function 051 Self-Timer Shooting 052 Remote Control Shooting

(Sold Separately)

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053 Using the Menu

053 Using the MENU button 054 Using the CAPTURE MENU

054 Picture Wizard 055 File Format 055 JPEG Size 055 JPEG Quality 056 Colour Space 056 Set RAW Button 056 Liveview 057 User Registration 057 Interval Shooting 057 Extended Bracket 058 Multi Exposure 059 Memory of Settings 059 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

060 Using the CUSTOM1 MENU

060 Link AF Point & AE 060 Superimpose AF Area 060 AF in remote control 061 AF Button Function 061 AF by Press Halfway 061 Catch in Focus 062 EV Steps 062 Metering Time 062 AE-L with AF Locked 062 Program Line 063 Auto EVC 063 Fine Tune when AWB 063 WB when using ﬂ ash 063 WB Adjustable Range 064 Colour Temp. Unit 064 Noise Reduction 064 High Noise 064 ISO Display 065 ISO Steps 065 Set Max ISO Range 065 Reset Custom1

066 Using the CUSTOM2 MENU

066 E-Dial in Program / Sv / Tv / Av / TAv / M / X / B 066 Green Button in TAv&M 066 Use Aperture Ring 067 One-touch Bracketing 067 Bracketing Order 067 Remaining Count 067 Release in Charging 068 Preview Method 068 Initial Zoom 068 Auto Rotation 068 Saving Rotation Info. 069 Select Battery 069 Light of Top LCD 069 Flash in Wireless Mode 069 Reset Custom2

070 Using the SETUP MENU

070 Format 070 Beep 071 Date/Time 071 Language/ 071 Guide Display 072 LCD Brightness 072 LCD colour adjustment 072 Video Out 073 USB (Selecting an external device) 073 Auto Power Off 073 Folder Name 074 Change File Name 074 Sensor Cleaning 075 Dust Removal 075 Dust Alert 076 Pixel Mapping 076 AF ﬁ ne adjustment 076 Reset

077 Using the PLAYBACK MENU

077 Exposure Warning 077 Quick View 078 Digital Preview 078 Digital Filter

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automatic ISO setting mod

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Advanced

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Feature

● The 14.60 effective Megapixel of SAMSUNG digital camera sensor. (High dynamic range.)

● Built-in Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) minimizes or prevents digital images from becoming blurred due to camera shake.

● Features an Auto-Focus sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors.

● Improved manual focusing using a viewﬁ nder similar to a conventional 35 mm SLR camera, with 0.95x magniﬁ cation. Also features a superimpose function in which the focus points on the viewﬁ nder illuminate red.

● Features a large 2.7-inch LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and a Brightness Adjusting function for high-precision viewing performance.

● The Large, High-Resolution LCD Monitor and clear menus make the camera Easy to Operate.

● The SP Coated Sensor minimises dust. Any Remaining dust can be removed with sensor clear function.

You can select JPEG or RAW image format. Or you can select JPEG and RAW

● at the same time.

● This is a Dustproof and Damp Proof camera for safe outdoor shooting.

● Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the

desired result is achieved.

● The comfort and ﬂ exibility of the continuous LCD is available to users.

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The Picture Wizard

can create the image you desire by adjusting the colour tone, saturation, and contrast and so on.

function enables you to adjust image before shooting. You

function directly on the

Liveview

The captured area (view angle) will differ between the GX-20 and 35mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35mm ﬁ lm and the sensor are different.

Sizes for 35mm ﬁ lm and Size of Sensor

35mm ﬁ lm: 36mm x 24mm GX-20 sensor: 23.4mm X 15.5mm

Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35mm camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of GX-20. To get the equivalent angle of view for a full-frame 35mm camera, divide the focal length of the 35 mm camera by 1.5. (When you use the GX-20 for shooting.)

Example) To get the equivalent angle of view of a 150

mm lens on a full-frame 35mm camera, you will get “100,” dividing 150 by 1.5.

Use a 100mm lens with the GX-20.

The equivalent focal length on a full-frame 35 mm camera is calculated in a opposite way of calculation as follows:

Example) If 300mm lens is used with GX-20

300x1.5=450

Focal length is equivalent to 450mm lens on

a 35mm camera.

Calculation method used above is to help users understand

products and the results may be different depending on the types of lenses or the shooting environment. Calculated focal length value is based on the difference between the 35 mm ﬁ lm format and camera sensor in size. (GX-20 was used as standard to compare.)

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Understanding illustrated icons used in this user guide

Please read this basic information thoroughly before you start using the product.

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( ) This icon indicates the program mode dial.

(

) This icon indicates the front dial.

( ) This icon indicates the rear dial.

◄

▲ ►

(

), (▲▼), and (◄►) icons indicate the direction

▼

buttons. (▲), (▼), (◄) or (►) icons indicates the each direction button.

This “Note” symbol indicates information that supplements important points of the main text.

This “Warning” symbol advises users that failure to take or avoid a speciﬁ c action could result in physical harm to the user or the hardware.

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Contents of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1. Before Starting to Take a Picture

Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts.

2. Starting Basic Shooting (Auto mode)

This chapter gives a quick guidelines for the ﬁ rst time users to take a picture using the basic shooting mode. (Auto mode.)

3. Getting a Better Picture by Using More Functions

This chapter helps users achieve a better picture by learning how to get a camera’s angle of view, exposure, focusing the object, and so on.

4. Using Advanced Shooting Modes

This chapter explains how to use the advanced shooting mode such as Tv (Shutter-Priority AE) mode, Av (Aperture-Priority AE) mode, and so on.

5. Using the Flash

This chapter explains how to take a picture in a dark place using the ﬂ ash.

6. How to Playback the Images

Explains how to view or delete the picture images including how to view images in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor.

7. Using the Software

Explains the editing software provided for your SAMSUNG digital camera.

8. How to Make a Photo Print

Explains how to make a photo print.

9. Appendix

Explains troubleshooting and introduces the special terms used in this user guide.

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Before Starting to

Take a Picture

Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the

names of various parts.

012 Checking the Contents of the Package

012 What are included in the package

013 Names of Working Parts

013 Front & Top 014 Rear 015 Quick reference guide

016 Charging and Inserting the Battery

016 Charging the Battery 017 Inserting the Battery 018 Battery Level Indicator 018 Approximate Playback Time (Fully charged battery)

019 Inserting the Memory Card

020 Precautions When Using the Memory Card

021 Turning the Camera On and Off

021 Using the Vertical Battery Grip (SBG-D1V) (Sold Separately)

022 Setting the Language and Date Information

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.

What are included in the package

Hot shoe cover

(Installed on camera)

Video cable Software (CD-ROM)

AC cord User’s Manual (AD68-01904A)/

Quick Guide (AD68-02661A)

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Eyecup

(Installed on camera)

(AD46-00159A)

Viewﬁ nder cap Body mount cover

Strap Rechargeable battery

(Installed on camera)

(SLB-1674)

USB cable

Charger (SBC-L6)

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AF coupler

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Names of Working Parts

Rear

Self-Timer lamp / Remote control receiver Exposure Compensation /

Diopter adjustment lever

Metering mode lever

Exposure bracket button

Viewﬁ nder

MENU button

Delete / Picture Wizard

INFO button

Playback button

LCD Monitor

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Hot shoe

Focus point selection dial

LCD panel lamp button

Rear e-dial

LCD Panel

AE-L/Lock Button

Strap Holder

Memory Card Slot

AF Button

OK Button

Direction button

Card access lamp

Card cover lock

OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) lever

Fn Button

Memory Card Cover

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Names of Working Parts

Quick reference guide

Front

Green Button (p. 66)

Front dial (p. 53)

Flash Button (p. 99)

Mode dial

Shooting with long time

shutter speed (p. 87)

Using the manual mode to choose

your own camera settings

Using the automatic ISO

Expressing the background out of focus (p. 84)

(p. 86)

setting mode (p. 85)

Taking a picture of a fast-moving subject (p. 83)

Mode dial (p. 33)

RAW button (p. 49)

Saving your own exposure setting and using the stored set value (p. 89)Using the external ﬂ ash (p. 88)

Using the full automatic program mode (p. 33)

Using the best programmed exposure (p. 80)

Shooting in the different exposure rates (p. 82)

Rear

Diopter adjustment lever

MENU button (p.53)

Delete / Picture Wizard

INFO button (p.28)

Playback button (p.110)

LCD Monitor (p.27)

(p.35)

Exposure bracket

button (p.90)

button (p.116)

OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) lever (p.26)

Exposure Compensation (p.47)/

LCD panel lamp button (p.69)

Fn Button (p.36)

Memory Card Cover (p.19)

Rear e-dial (p.53)

LCD Panel (p.32)

AE-L (p.48)/Lock Button (p.119)

AF Button (p.61)

Direction button (p.8)

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Charging and Inserting the Battery

Charging the Battery

1. Insert the supplied AC cord to the power outlet and DC input port of the

charger.

Put the battery on the charger as shown.

Charging LED

● If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly.

● You must check the battery charging status with the Charging LED.

Charging LED Status

Being Charged Red LED is on

Charging is complete The LED is off

Charging error Red LED is blinking

● Proper operating temperatures of the Charger are 0°C ~ 40°C. The battery may not be charged under or over the operating temperature (Red LED is blinking). This is not the camera malfunction.

● The period of quality guarantee of charger is 1 year and Lithium ion rechargeable battery is 6 months.

Charger (SBC-L6)

Rated input AC100~240V (50Hz~60Hz)

Rated output DC 8.4 V / 700 mA

Dimensions 60 X 90 X 30.2 mm

Weight 86 g

● A Lithium ion battery is expendable. If the working duration of a fully charged battery decreases sharply, purchase a new one.

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Charging and Inserting the Battery

Close the Battery cover and rotate the

Inserting the Battery

1. Rotate the Battery cover unlock lever as

shown in the illustration and open the cover.

2. Insert the battery as shown on the picture.

Battery lock lever

battery cover lock lever as shown.

● Use the speciﬁ ed battery. Problems caused by using the other battery are not covered by the Samsung warranty.

● Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on.

● Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while. The batteries may leak.

● If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while. If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while, set date and time information by using the [Date/Time] menu in the [SETUP MENU].

● Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause a camera breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the batteries before inserting.

● When the battery is removed, turn off the camera ﬁ rst or the stored data may be deleted.

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Battery Level Indicator

You can conﬁrm remaining battery level by checking the displayed on the LCD panel.

lit lit lit blink

Battery is full.

Battery is running

low.

Battery is almost

empty.

The camera turns

off after displaying

a message.

Lifetime of the battery (Fully charged battery)

Battery

Operating

Temperature

Normal

recording

Flash photography

50% use 100% use

SLB-1674 23°C

Approx. 500

Min./1,000

Approx. 430 Min./

860

Approx. 400 Min./

800

These ﬁgures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.

● Battery performance temporarily decreases while being used in cold conditions. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.

● Have extra batteries ready when travelling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.

● An AC Power Adapter (SAC-82, sold separately) is available to use while you use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect your camera to a PC.

● The life time of the battery may differ depending on the focal lenth of the lens mounted in the camera body.

Charging and Inserting the Battery

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Inserting the Memory Card

■ SD / SDHC memory card and Multi Media Card can be used with this camera.

■ Captured images are recorded on the Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the Memory Card.

Lift up the Card Cover Lock as shown

(

) and rotate it to the OPEN position

①

(②) (Card cover opens (③)).

Have the front of the memory card facing

toward the LCD monitor and insert the memory card.

- Press the memory card one more time to remove it out of the memory card slot.

3. Close the Card cover.

● Do not remove the Memory Card while card access lamp is lit.

● Always format new Memory Cards before use. Also format Memory Cards

used with other cameras.

● If the memory card cover is left open, the power will not turn on.

● Make sure the memory card is correctly positioned before inserting it into the camera.

Fitting groove

Lock button

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Inserting the Memory Card

Precautions When Using the Memory Card

● The Memory Card(SD/SDHC CARD) is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by preventing the recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.

● Care should be taken when removing the Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot.

● Do not remove the Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card, images are being played back, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

● Do not bend the Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures.

● Do not remove the Memory Card during formatting. The card may be damaged beyond use.

● Data on the Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances.

Samsung Camera does not accept any liability for data that is deleted if

(1) The Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

(2) The Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

(3) The card has not been used for a long time.

(4) The card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is

being recorded or accessed.

● The Memory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

Write-protect

switch

● Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

● Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

● For information on compatible Memory Cards, visit the Samsung Camera website or contact your nearest Samsung Camera customer service centre.

● Always format new Memory Cards. Also format Memory Cards used with other cameras.

● When you format the memory card, the capacity of the memory card may appears less than it is written in the product label.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

1. Move the main switch to the ON

position.

2. The LCD panel and the monitor are turned on. Now you can take a picture using the camera.

● Always turn the camera off when not in use.

● The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any

operations within a set period of time. (Default setting is 1 minute) You can change the setting on the [Auto Power Off] menu of the [SETUP MENU] menu. To turn on the camera again, rotate the main switch or refer to the followings.

- Press the shutter button halfway down.

- Press the playback button (

- Press the INFO button.

Using the Vertical Battery Grip (SBG-D1V) (Sold Separately)

Using the battery grip gives you a more comfortable position while shooting with a vertical angle of view.

Battery grip

▲ Installing the battery grip

Battery grip supports the green button

) function while you can still adjust the

( exposure using the battery grip.

▲ Vertical position when using

the battery grip

For more detailed information about the battery grip, please refer to the battery grip owner’s manual.

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Setting the Language and Date Information

The ﬁ rst time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [INITIAL SETTINGS] screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on.

1. The following screen appears when you turn on the camera for the ﬁ rst time.

2. Select the language you want to use using the direction buttons (

INITIAL SETTING

Language/

English

한국어

Français

: Set : Cancel

㿔䁲

Deutsch Español

Português

Italiano



Svenska

) on

your camera, and then press the OK button

• English, Korean, Chinese (traditional / simpliﬁ ed), French, German, Spanish,

Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Danish, and Russian.

3. The current date and time can be set on the following screen.

INITIAL SETTING

Date/Time

Type

Date

Time

mm/dd/yy 24h

01 01 2008

00 00

: Set

: Cancel

4. Select [Type], [Date], and [Time] for the display by pressing the direction buttons (

5. Press the OK button to save.

If the date and time information is already set and you want to to make a change, set date and time information by using the [Date/Time] menu in the [SETUP MENU].

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Starting Basic Shooting

(Auto mode)

This chapter gives a quick guide lines for the ﬁ rst time users to take a

picture using the basic shooting mode. (Auto mode.)

024 Attaching and removing the lens 025 Correct methods of holding the camera 026 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

026 Turning On the OIS Function 026 Optical Image Stabilization

027 LCD Monitor Indications

027 While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial 028 Capture Mode 029 Playback Mode 030 Histogram Display

031 Viewﬁ nder Indications

031 Capture Mode

032 LCD Panel Indications 033 Using the full automatic program mode

034 Operating the shutter release button 034 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects 035 Adjusting the Viewﬁ nder to Your Eyesight 035 Using the Zoom ring 036 Using the Drive Mode

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Attaching and removing the lens

For additional use of lenses, please check lenses available to be used at Customer Service. Some functions are restricted when lenses are not set to Aperture A (Auto). To allow shutter release, set [

CUSTOM2 MENU

[

1. Check that the camera is off.

2. Remove the body mount cover (

lens mount cover ( lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to avoid damage.

3. Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. After attaching, check that the lens is secure. Also check that the red dots of the lens are on top and the attached portion does not move sideways.

] menu.

Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens problems.

) and

). Be sure to put the

②

①

Use Aperture Ring

] in

4. Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward.

5. To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button ( counterclockwise.

) and turn the lens

③

● The body mount cover (①) is a cover to prevent damage during shipping.

● We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.

● The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.

Attaching and removing the lens must be done in a clean place. Please avoid contact with liquid water. If the camera’s body or the lens gets wet or dirty, camera malfunction may occur.

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Correct methods of holding the camera

How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.

- Use your both hands while taking a picture to prevent from the camera shake. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting.

▲

Horizontal position ▲Vertical position

● To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.

● Although there are individual differences among photographers, the slowest recommended shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/ (focal lengthx1.5). For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50mm and 1/150 of a second for 100mm. A tripod or OIS ( should be used for shutter speeds slower than this.

● When using the tripod, do not use the OIS ( may be blurred due to the oscillation of the OIS sensor.

● To reduce the camera shake while using a telephoto lens, use the tripod that is heavier than the total weigh of the camera and the lens.

) function as the image

) function

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OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

Turning On the OIS Function

Turn on the OIS switch. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway,

appears

in the viewﬁ nder and the OIS function turns on.

Optical Image Stabilization

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

▲

Blurred picture

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▲

Picture taken with the OIS function

● The OIS function does not compensate for blurring caused by movement of the subject. To take pictures of a moving subject, increase the shutter speed.

● The OIS function may not fully reduce camera shake when taking close-up shots. In this case, it is recommended that the OIS function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod.

● The OIS function will not fully work when shooting with a slower shutter speed, for example when shooting a moving subject or night scenes. In this case, it is recommended that the OIS function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod.

● Turn the OIS switch off if you will not be using the OIS function.

● The OIS function will not fully work (for about 2 seconds) right after

turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. Wait for the OIS function to become stable before gently pressing the shutter release button to take a picture. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take pictures when icon appears in the viewﬁ nder.

● Be sure to turn off the OIS switch when using the camera with a tripod.

● The OIS function automatically turns off in the following situations.

When using self-timer, remote control shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with an external ﬂ ash.

● For more information about OIS(Optical Image Stabilization), see page

59.

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LCD Monitor Indications

The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of

Detailed Information

the camera.

Extended Bracket

LCD monitor

Custom mode

While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial

Button guide

Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when powered on or setting dial mode ( ).

You can set the speciﬁ c time the guides will appear on the LCD monitor for. Select the desired time from [SETUP MENU] > [Guide Display].

Battery status

Focus Point position information

Drive mode/

Flash mode

Indicators [Metering type], [Focus Point Information], [White balance], and [Sensitivity] only appear when a setting other than the default setting is selected.

Metering type

AF mode

Automatic Program Exposure

Enable AF

Date and time

White balance

Sensitivity

OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

Shooting mode (Mode dial position)

e-dial information

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LCD Monitor Indications

Capture Mode

Press the INFO button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor.

Detailed Information

123456 7

20 19 18 17 16

Standard

8 9

1. Shooting mode

2. Custom mode

3. Metering mode

4. Flash mode

5. Drive mode

6. Exposure Bracket / Multi Exposure

7. AF mode

8. Focus point location

9. Extended Bracket

10. Picture Wizard mode

11. Colour Tone

12. Saturation

13. Contrast

14. Sharpness

15. Date and time

16. Colour space

17. OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

18. Quality level

19. BA compensation value (GM) / BA compensation value (BA)

20. Recorded pixels

21. Battery Status

22. File type

23. White balance

24. ISO sensitivity

25. ISO range (Auto)

26. Lens focal length

27. Aperture Value

28. Flash Exposure Value

29. Shutter Speed

30. Exposure Compensation Value

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Playback Mode

Press the INFO button in playback mode to display the image information on the LCD monitor. Whenever pressing the INFO button, Basic information, Histogram, Detail information and no information will display in that order.

Detailed Information

You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the playback button (

Indicators 5 (Flash mode) and 15 (Flash compensation Value) only appear when the image was taken with ﬂ ash.

1. Captured images

2. Exposure Bracket / Multi Exposure

3. Drive mode

4. Metering mode

5. Flash mode

6. OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

7. DPOF settings

8. Folder name and Stored image number

9. Protect icon

10. AF mode

11. Extended Bracket

12. Focus point information

13. Exposure Compensation Value

14. Lens focal length

15. Flash Compensation Value

16. Picture Wizard mode

17. Colour Tone/Saturation

18. Contrast/Sharpness

19. Date & Time

20. File type / Image size / Quality / Colour Space

21. Sensitivity / White Balance / WB compensation (GM) / WB compensation (BA)

22. Aperture Value

23. Shooting mode

24. Shutter Speed

LCD Monitor Indications

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

13 14 1

10 11

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LCD Monitor Indications

Histogram Display

Brightness Histogram that distributes brightness of the image and RGB Histogram that distributes colour of the image are selectable by pressing the direction buttons (▲▼).

Image folder number and ﬁ le number

Protect icon

Capture quality (Image ﬁ le type)

▲

Playback

DPOF settings

Indicator for Brightness Histogram and RGB Histogram

Histogram (Brightness)

▲

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Y Histogram

▲

RGB Histogram

● DPOF icon ( ) will display only when an DPOF set image is played back.

● Image-protect icon ( deletion.

● If [Exposure Warning] is set to [On] in the [PLAYBACK MENU], the over exposed area in the playback image blinks in red while the under exposed area blinks in yellow.

● Histogram shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded images. If the bars in the histogram are higher towards the right, the image may be too bright. If the bars are higher on the left, the image may be too dark. If the lighting conditions are too bright to check the subject by using the LCD, checking the histogram will enable more precise exposure control for the shots.

Histogram (R)

Histogram (G)

Histogram (B)

) appears only when the image is protected from

Dark Bright

Pixel

Distribution of brightness

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Viewﬁ nder Indications

Capture Mode

When the power is turned on, the current setting values appears in the viewﬁ nder as soon as you press the shutter button halfway.

Displays the aperture value

when capturing or adjusting

(Aperture value can be adjusted using

this front dial (

) and rear dial ( ).)

Shutter speed

Displays the shutter speed

when capturing or adjusting

(Shutter speed can beadjusted using

this front dial (

Appears when ﬂ ash is available

and blinks when ﬂ ash is

recommended but not set.

) and rear dial ( ).)

Flash status

Appears when the Manual Focus is selected.

Aperture

Spot metering frame

AF Frame

Focus indicator

Appears when image is focused.

Manual Focus

Focus point

Exposure Bar

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

Indicate the RAW

ﬁ le format is selected.

It appears when the ﬁ le format is

selected to RAW (RAW+).

AF Frame

Flash Exposure Compensation

EV compensation

Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.

ISO Indicator

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

AE Lock indicator

Appears when AE is locked.

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LCD Panel Indications

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

Shutter speed

Auto Bracket

Flash Exposure Compensation indicator

Exposure compensation

Exposure Bar

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Multi exposure

Aperture

Flash mode

: Built-in ﬂ ash is ready (when blinking, ﬂ ash should be used; or incorrect lens is mounted)

: Red-eye reduction ﬂ ash on : Auto discharge

SLOW

: First curtain synchro /

Rear curtain synchro

: Wireless Mode

Drive mode

: Single frame : Continuous Shot : Self-timer

: Remote control mode

Battery status

RAW/RAW+ button in use

Displays the ISO sensitivity

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

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

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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 reﬂ ex) camera for the ﬁ rst time.

1. Set the mode dial ( ) to Auto mode ).

(

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

2. Set the focus mode lever to SAF.

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

3. Look through the viewﬁ nder to view the subject. A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewﬁ nder.

4. Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway.

- The autofocus system operates. The focus

indicator( the beep sound as soon as the subject is in the focus.

5. Press the shutter release button fully.

- The picture is taken.

) appears in the viewﬁ nder with

AF(Auto Focusing) Frame

Focus indicator

● When you ﬁ nd that auto focusing is not available, set the focus mode lever to MF and then you can adjust the focus manually.

● The ﬂ ash doesn’t pop up. To pop up the ﬂ ash manually, press the ﬂ ash pop up ﬂ ash button (

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Using the full automatic program mode

6. Review captured images on the LCD

monitor.

- Image appears for 1 second on the LCD monitor after capturing (Instant Review.) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the delete button (

If you press the playback button ( ),

captured images appear again on the LCD monitor.

Operating the shutter release button

The shutter release button has two positions.

[Not pressed] [Pressed halfway

Pressing the shutter release button down halfway (ﬁ rst position) turns on the viewﬁ nder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it down fully (second position) takes the picture.

● Squeeze the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.

● Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the ﬁ rst position is.

● The viewﬁ nder indicators stay on while shutter release button is pressed. The indications stay on for about 10 seconds (default setting)

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after the button is released.

(ﬁ rst position)]

[Pressed fully

(second position)]

Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects

The autofocus mechanism is not always precisely accurate. Focusing may be difﬁ cult when taking pictures under the following conditions ( These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator viewﬁ nder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to MF and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte ﬁ eld in the viewﬁ nder.

Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focus points range.

Subjects which do not reﬂ ect much light within the focus points range.

Fast moving objects.

Strongly reﬂ ected light or strong backlighting (bright background).

If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range.

Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus points

range.

Subject may not be focused even when focus indicator ( ) is displayed

above applies.

when

to 6 below).

( )

in the

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Using the full automatic program mode

Adjusting the Viewﬁ nder to Your Eyesight

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

1. Aim the AF point over the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.

2. Adjust the diopter adjustment lever to suit

your eyesight.

- Viewﬁ nder is adjusted to your eyesight.

Diopter adjustment lever

AF Frame

The eyecup is attached to the viewﬁ nder portion when camera leaves the factory. Diopter adjustment is available with the eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed as shown above. To remove the eyecup, pull upward and remove as shown on the right.

Using the Zoom ring

Using the zoom ring, you can enlarge (telephoto angle) or reduce (wide angle) the size of an image by changing the focal length value of the camera lens. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture.

1. Position the subject in focus.

2. Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.

- Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.

● Look through the viewﬁ nder to compose your picture at the focal length that looks right for your purpose. Turn the zoom ring right or left until you see the composition you want.

● A ﬁ xed focal length lens do not includes the zoom ring.

▲

Wide Angle

▲

Telephoto

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Using the full automatic program mode

Using the Drive Mode

You can select the continuous shooting or self-timer function using the DRIVE mode. This chapter explains the [Continuous Shooting (Hi)] mode for example.

1. Press the Fn button on your camera and then press the direction button (▲).

- The Drive Mode options screen appears.

- If the AF mode is not set to SEL, you can

directly press the direction buttons (▲) to use the drive mode.

2. Select the [( ) Continuous Shooting (Hi)] using the direction buttons (◄►) and then press the OK button.

- The camera is ready to take pictures.

3. Continuous shooting starts as soon as you press and the hold the shutter button.

DRIVE

Single Frame Shooting

: Move

Continuous Shooting (Hi)

: Move

: Set

DRIVE

: Set

● If you set [Remaining Count] to [Continuous] from the [Custom2 MENU], the maximum continuous-shootable images appears in the

view ﬁ nder on half shutter.

● The focus is adjusted each time the shutter is released while exposure metering timer is set (shutter release button is pressed halfway) if the focus mode is set to SAF (Single mode).

● Focusing is continuously active when the focus mode is set to CAF (Continuous mode).

● Note that in CAF (Continuous mode) / MF (Manual mode), the shutter will release when the shutter release button is pressed fully even if focusing is not complete.

● The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the built-in ﬂ ash.

● To take a picture while charging the built-in ﬂ ash, set [Release in Charging] to [On] in the [CUSTOM2 MENU].

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Getting a Better

Picture by Using

More Functions

This chapter helps users archive a better picture by learning how to get

a camera’s angle of view, exposure, focusing the object, and so on.

038 Checking the Composition, Exposure, and Focus

Before Shooting

038 Displaying the Digital Preview 038 Using the Liveview function 039 Manual White Balance (Manual W.B.)

040 Checking the focus

045 Setting the Exposure

045 Effect of Shutter Speed and Effect of Aperture 046 How to Check Depth of Field 047 Selecting the Metering Method 047 Exposure Compensation 048 AE-L with AF Locked

049 Using the RAW button 050 Using the Mirror Lock Up Function 051 Self-Timer Shooting 052 Remote Control Shooting (Sold Separately) 053 Using the Menu

053 Using the MENU button 054 Using the CAPTURE MENU 060 Using the CUSTOM1 MENU 066 Using the CUSTOM2 MENU 070 Using the SETUP MENU 077 Using the PLAYBACK MENU

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button and

In the digital preview mode, the image can

You can check the composition, exposure

You can actually see the composition of your subject and the focus through the

Press and hold the

button until the subject is in focus.

If the focus mode lever is set to

while you are pressing and holding the

button. After you stop pressing and holing

button, you can see the subject in focus by using the LCD monitor.

watching through the LCD monitor.

Now you can take a picture.

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Checking the Composition, Exposure, and Focus Before Shooting

: Set

MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

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

● You can choose the [Grid Display] and [AF Frame Display] options

● While using the Liveview function, adjusting the focus is available for

●

● Use a tripod to prevent camera shake while using the Liveview

● You can not adjust the aperture stops while using the Liveview.

● You may ﬁ nd the actual image is different after taking a picture.

When using the Liveview function, do not aim the camera toward the sun. Direct sun light may damage the shutter curtain.

) to the right.

by setting the [Liveview] menu in the [CAPTURE MENU].

some lenses when auto focusing mode is set to MF. The preview image in the [Liveview] function disappears in about 3 minutes.

function.

Manual White Balance (Manual W.B.)

Using the Manual White Balance, you can easily adjust the white balance before shooting. The white balance preview is very helpful when you are taking pictures under various environmental lighting conditions.

To use the white balance preview function, select [

Method] > [Manual White Balance].

1. Focus on the subject, then compose the

picture in the viewﬁ nder and move the main switch to

Custom2 MENU

] > [Preview

2. Turn the rear dial (

screen in the LCD monitor. The following screen appears.

3. Select the white balance point using the direction buttons (

- Set the white balance point to the white area

in the LCD monitor.

4. Press the OK button.

- The following screen appears to adjust the

white balance.

5. Set the white balance value using the direction buttons ( OK button.

- Now you can take a picture with the white

balance value saved on your camera.

) to switch the

) on your camera.

) and then press the

: Set

MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

: Set: Exit

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Checking the focus

You can focus with the following methods.

• AF (Auto Focus) : The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

• MF (Manual Focus) : Manually adjust the focus.

The focus indicator (

Using Autofocus

You can choose the autofocus mode from release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position, and

CAF

(Continuous mode) where the subject is kept in focus

by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

1. Set the focus mode lever to SAF or CAF.

2. Look through the viewﬁ nder and press the

shutter release button halfway.

SAF

(Single mode) where the shutter

viewﬁ nder when focused (if focus indicator ( ) is blinking, the subject is not in focus).

● The camera can be focused by pressing the AF button.

● In SAF (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while

indicator (

shutter release button ﬁ rst.

● In CAF (Continuous mode), focus is adjusted continuously, tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway.

● The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in SAF (Single mode). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the picture. Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difﬁ cult to focus.

● If you try to focus on your subject in a too dark place, multiple ﬂ ash ﬁ res simultaneously on half shutter. (You need to pop up the built-in ﬂ ash and set the auto focusing mode to SAF (Single mode) before shooting.)

● Use the matte ﬁ eld in the viewﬁ nder when the subject is difﬁ cult to focus and the focus indicator will not stay lit.

) appears in the

Focus indicator

is lit. To focus on another subject, take your ﬁ nger off the

)

focus

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Checking the focus

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)

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

Auto

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

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

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

Select

Sets the AF point to the centre of the viewﬁ nder.

Centre

AF point is not displayed in the viewﬁ nder when [Off] is selected for [Superimpose AF Area] in the [CUSTOM1 MENU] menu.

Setting the Focus Position in the Viewﬁ nder

1. Select SEL with the Focus point selection

dial.

- Auto focusing mode must be set to SEL, to move the AF point where you want to focus.

2. Look through the viewﬁ nder and check the position of the subject.

3. Place the AF (Auto Focusing) point where you want to focus using the direction buttons (

- The AF point appears red in the viewﬁ nder

(Superimpose AF Area) and you can check where you set the AF point.

) on your camera.

AF point appears in the centre as soon as you press the AF button while the AF point mode is set to Centre (

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Checking the focus

Fixing the Focus

If your subject is outside the Focusing Area (AF Point), ﬁ rst focus the subject in the Focusing Area (AF Point) and then make a change to the composition.

1. Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewﬁ nder.

2. Centre the subject to focus in the viewﬁ nder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ( appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus (if it ( blinking, the subject is not in focus).

3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway.

- Focus will be ﬁ xed unless you release the shutter button.

)

The focus indicator is blinking.

4. Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway.

5. Press the shutter button fully. The picture is taken.

● The focus is locked while the focus indicator ( ) is lit.

● Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to

be out of focus.

● You can disable the beep sound through the [Beep] menu in the [SETUP MENU].

● To ﬁ x the exposure on your subject, press and hold the shutter button at halfway to focus and then press the AE-L button ( (The exposure is ﬁ xed until you ﬁ re the shutter button.)

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Checking the focus

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewﬁ nder or use the viewﬁ nder matte ﬁ eld to adjust focus.

Using the Focus Indicator

You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ( ).

1. Set the focus mode lever to MF.

2. Look through the viewﬁ nder, press the

shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring.

The focus indicator ( a beep when the subject comes into focus.

- You can disable the beep sound through the [Beep] menu in the [SETUP MENU].

) appears and you will hear

The focus indicator

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You can manually adjust the focus using the viewﬁ nder matte ﬁ eld.

Set the focus mode lever to

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Setting the Exposure

Effect of Shutter Speed and Effect of Aperture

Aperture and shutter speed determine the exposure to light. You can create many interesting effects once you understand these aspects.

Effect of Shutter Speed

Shutter speed is the length of time the shutter is open. You can enjoy many interesting effects by adjusting the shutter speed.

Using slower shutter speed

A low shutter speed blurs motion on the image. You can feel the speed in the picture on the right.

▲ Aperture: f = 8,

Shutter Speed: 1/15sec

Using faster shutter speed

A fast shutter speed is essential for capturing the movement. A faster shutter speed froze the same shot as shown on the right.

▲ Aperture: f = 8,

Shutter Speed: 1/125sec

Effect of the Aperture

The aperture stop of a lens can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the image sensor. This is similar to the way the pupil of the human eyes reacts to bright light. how the aperture is adjusted to a different size according to the corresponding aperture stop described in the lens. (The image may be different from the actual product and does not represent a speciﬁ c lens model.)

aperture value)

The next image shows

Opening the aperture (reduce the

Objects closer and further away than the focused subject will be out of focus.

You will see that the background is out of focus when you focus on the subject.

Closing the aperture (increase the

The range in focus expands forward and backward.

You will see that both the subject and the background are all in focus if you use a high aperture stop.

▲ Aperture: f = 2.8,

Shutter Speed: 1/500sec

▲ Aperture: f = 11,

Shutter Speed: 1/500sec

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Setting the Exposure

How to Check Depth of Field

1. Focus on the subject.

2. Turn the main switch while looking through

the viewﬁ nder.

- Checking the depth of ﬁ eld is only available if [Preview Method] is set to [Optical] in [CUSTOM2 MENU].

3. Now you can check the depth of ﬁ eld in the viewﬁ nder.

● No shooting information is displayed in the viewﬁ nder, and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in the preview position (

● You can check the depth of ﬁ eld in all exposure modes.

Depth of Field?

When you focus on a speciﬁ c subject, there is a range in which objects closer and further away will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depth of ﬁ eld.

● The wider the wide-angle lens, and the further away the subject, the greater the depth of ﬁ eld. For example, the aperture stop, f 11 is higher than f 2.8.

Current location of the subject

10m 6m 4m 2m 1m

▲ The range of the area in focus with a large depth of ﬁ eld

Current location of the subject

10m 6m 4m 2m 1m

▲ The range of the area in focus with a small depth of ﬁ eld

Pictures used in this user guide are to help users understand depth of ﬁ eld and the results may differ depending on the types of lenses and the shooting environment.

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Setting the Exposure

Selecting the Metering Method

Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure.

Multi-segment

metering

Centre-weighted

metering

Spot metering

Set with the metering mode lever.

Segment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion and determine the appropriate exposure.

Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the centre and determine the exposure.

Measure only the centre of the screen and determine exposure.

The metering mode lever

The metering mode Indicator

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 page 90, “Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket).”

1. Set the compensation with the front dial (

) while the button is pressed.

2. Conﬁ rm the compensation value in the viewﬁ nder.

“+” or “-” appears during compensation.

Compensation value

●

Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to

(Auto mode), M (Manual), B (Bulb), and X (Flash synchro) mode.

● The exposure compensation is not cancelled by turning the camera off if you select the [EV Compensation] in the [Memory of Settings] of [CAPTURE MENU].

● The is set to 0 when the same time.

button and green button ( ) are pressed at

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Setting the Exposure

AE-L with AF Locked

AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained.

1. Look through the viewﬁ nder and press the shutter button halfway. The current exposure setting appears on the LCD panel and the viewﬁ nder.

2. Press the

- The camera memorizes the exposure

(brightness) at that instant. Press it again to unlock.

3. Press the shutter button fully to take a picture. The picture is taken with the memorized exposure value from Step 2 above.

( ) button .

AE-L

● * is displayed in the viewﬁ nder while the AE lock is engaged.

● After releasing the AE-L button (

long as the viewﬁ nder is turned on. The exposure remains locked as long as the AE-L button ( ) is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway.

● You will hear a beep when the AE-L button ( You can disable the beep sound through the [Beep] menu in the [SETUP MENU].

● AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is B (Bulb) or X (Flash synchro) mode.

● The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length. However, the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock.

● Exposure can be ﬁ xed when focus is locked. Set in [AE-L with AF Locked] in the [CUSTOM1 MENU] menu.

), the exposure remains in memory as

) is pressed.

(Auto mode),

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Using the RAW button

When you press the RAW button, the images are taken as RAW and JPEG ﬁ le types. For more information about using the RAW

button, see page 56, “Set RAW button.”

When you press the RAW button, RAW

or RAW+ will display on the LCD panel.

- Press the Shutter button to take a picture.

● To cancel the RAW button function, turn the mode dial ( ) or press the RAW button once again.

● When the picture is taken using the RAW button, it may take a time to save the image as the images are saved as RAW and JPEG ﬁ le type.

● When the picture is taken using the RAW button, is displayed on the LCD monitor, only a JPEG image is displayed. To view the RAW image, use the supplied Software.

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Using the Mirror Lock Up Function

The mirror lock up function minimizes camera shake. When the shutter button is pressed, the mirror pops up ﬁ rst to reduce camera shake while shooting.

1. Press the Fn button on your camera and then press the direction button (▲).

- The Drive Mode options screen appears.

- If the AF mode is not set to SEL, you can

directly press the direction buttons (▲) to use the drive mode.

2. Press the direction buttons (◄►) to select [Self-Timer (2 secs)].

3. Focus on the subject.

4. Press the shutter release button fully. The mirror pops up and the picture is

taken 2 seconds later. The AE lock is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes up.

Drive

Single Frame Shooting

: Set: Move

Drive

Self-Timer (2 secs) : Move

: Set

● You cannot see the subject through the viewﬁ nder for the next two seconds after you press the shutter button.

● Using the tripod minimize camera shake while you keep the same angle of view.

When using the mirror lock-up function, do not aim the camera toward the sun. Direct sun light may damage the shutter curtain.

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Self-Timer Shooting

When the self-timer is enabled, there is a delay between the pressing of the shutter release and the shutter ﬁ ring. You can use this function when you want to take a shot of many people including yourself. Select

• : Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture.

: After pressing the shutter button the mirror will pop up directly.

• The shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use this mode to avoid

or .

camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed.

1. Press the Fn button on your camera and

then press the direction button (▲).

- The drive mode screen appears.

Drive

Single Frame Shooting

: Set: Move

2. Press the direction buttons (◄►) to select

or .

3. Press the OK button

- The camera is ready to take pictures.

Drive

Self-Timer (12 secs)

: Set: Move

4. Conﬁ rm in the viewﬁ nder that the subject

you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ( subject is in focus.

) appears when the

5. Press the shutter release button fully.

: The self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly at ﬁ rst and then blinks rapidly for 2 seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.

: The shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.

● You can cancel the self-timer by pressing the MENU button or rotating the Mode dial (

● The beep can be turned off. You can disable the beep sound through the [Beep] menu in the [SETUP

MENU].

● Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewﬁ nder. Attach the provided viewﬁ nder cap or use the AE lock function. (Ignore the light entering the viewﬁ nder when the exposure mode is set to the M (Manual) mode.

● Remove the Eyecup by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the viewﬁ nder cap.

) while the self-timer is operating.

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Remote Control Shooting (Sold Separately)

You can set the remote control function in the drive mode menu. (sold separately)

• [Remote Control] : The shutter will be released immediately the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

•

[Remote Control (3s delay)] : The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

[Remote Control (continuous)] : The continuous shooting starts as soon as

• you press the remote control unit. Press the remote control unit one more

time to ﬁ nish shooting.

1. Press the Fn button on your camera and

then press the direction button (▲).

- The drive mode screen appears.

Drive

Single Frame Shooting

: Set: Move

2. Press the direction buttons (◄►) to select

, or .

- The self-timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status.

3. Press the OK button.

- The camera is ready to take pictures.

Drive

Remote Control

: Move

: Set

4. Press the shutter release button halfway.

- The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ( ) appears in the viewﬁ nder when the subject is in focus.

5. Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control. The picture is taken.

● You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings. Focus on the subject ﬁ rst before operating with the remote control. You can

set [AF in Remote Control] to [On] in the [CUSTOM1 MENU] menu.

● Turn the power off to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated.

● The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.

● To take a picture while charging the built-in ﬂ ash, set [Release in

Charging] to [On] in the [CUSTOM2 MENU].

● When using the built-in ﬂ ash, raise the ﬂ ash into position ﬁ rst.

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Using the Menu

This section explains the operation methods for [CAPTURE MENU ( )], [CUSTOM1 MENU (

and [PLAYBACK MENU (

)], [CUSTOM2 MENU ( )], [SETUP MENU ( )],

)] .

Once the menu options are set, the memorized set value appears again after you turn on the camera.

Using the MENU button

Front dial

Rear dial

MENU button

LCD Monitor

Direction buttons

1. Press the MENU button.

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

OK button

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

: Move

Standard

JPEG

14.6M

sRGB 1 time

: Exit

2. [CAPTURE MENU ( )], [CUSTOM1 MENU ( )], [CUSTOM2 MENU )], [SETUP MENU ( )], and [PLAYBACK MENU ( )] menu appear

(

in order each time the direction buttons (

● Press the MENU button to return to your previous screen.

● Use the front dial (

menu and use the rear dial (

● If the power is not turned off properly, the set value will be lost next time you turn on the camera.

) to move forward to the next screen in the current

) is pressed.

) to jump to the next menu.

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1. Press the Picture Wizard ( ) button on your camera.

- The following screen appears.

2. Select the desired menu option using the direction buttons (▲▼) and then press the direction buttons (◄►).

- Make a change to the set value for

[Colour tone],

[Saturation], [Contrast], and

[Sharpness].

You can create the image you desire by adjusting the [Colour tone], [S

aturation],

[Contrast], and [Sharpness].

- Pressing the green button (

) on the camera

initializes the set value.

3. Press the OK button to save and then take a picture.

Using the CAPTURE MENU ( )

This section explains the methods for [CAPTURE MENU].

Picture Wizard

The Picture Wizard function enables you to adjust the image before shooting. You can create the image you desire by adjusting the [Colour tone], [Saturation], [Contrast], and [Sharpness].

The following images show how the contrast is changed using the Picture Wizard function.

Using the Menu

▼

With a high-set (+) value on the contrast

▼

With a low-set (-) value on the contrast

Picture Wizard

Set

: Back

Standard 0 0 0 Vivid 0 0 0 Potrait 0 0 -1 Landscape 0 +1 +1 Custom1 0 0 0 Custo

2 0 0 0

Picture Wizard

: Set

: Back

Standard

Colour Tone : Original

Saturation Contrast Sharpness Reset

Picture Wizard

: Set

: Back

Standard

Colour Tone : Original

Saturation Contrast Sharpness Reset

Picture Wizard

: Set

: Back

Standard

Colour Tone : Original

Saturation Contrast Sharpness Reset

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Using the Menu

File Format

You can set the format of image ﬁ les.

Remaining Count : 121

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

: Set

JPEG

RAW+

: Cancel

RAW

• JPEG : Captures images in JPEG format. You can change the number of recorded pixels from [JPEG Size] in the [CAPTURE MENU] menu, and the image quality level from [JPEG Size] and [JPEG Quality] in the [CAPTURE MENU] menu. The ﬁ le size varies according to the settings.

• RAW : RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing. Effects such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness are not applied to the image but such information is saved. Use Raw Display or transfer to a PC, apply effects with the enclosed software (Samsung RAW Converter 2.0) and create JPEG and TIFF images.

• RAW+ : Images are captured in both RAW and JPEG formats.

JPEG Size

You can set the size of the JPEG recorded pixels.

• 14.6M / 10M / 6M / 2M

When the number of recorded pixels is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen.

Remaining Count : 121

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

: Set : Cancel

14.6M 10M

6M 2M

JPEG Quality

You can set the image quality level.

When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen.

Super ﬁ ne (1)

Super ﬁ ne (2)

Fine

Good

Lowest compression rate, suited for printing large pictures such as A4 size.

Low compression rate, suited for printing large pictures such as A4 size.

Standard compression rate, suited for viewing as photographs or on your computer screen.

Highest compression rate, suitable for attaching to e-mail or posting on websites.

Remaining Count : 121

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

: Set : Cancel

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Using the Menu

Colour Space

You can set the colour space to use.

• sRGB :

• AdobeRGB :

Sets to sRGB colour space. Sets to AdobeRGB colour space.

CAPTURE MENU Picture Wizard File Format

JPEG Size JPEG Quality Colour Space Set RAW Button Liveview : Move : Exit

Standard

JPEG

14.6M

sRGB 1 time

Colour Space?

Colour ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ. This colour range is called the colour Space. To recreate different colour spaces in different devices, standard colour spaces have been proposed. This camera supports sRGB and AdobeRGB. sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC. AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing. An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in sRGB when output from a sRGB compatible device.

● File names differ depending on the colour space setting as shown below.

- For sRGB : SG20 XXXX.JPG

- For AdobeRGB : _G20 XXXX.JPG

[XXXX] is the ﬁ le number and numbering continues from the last stored

ﬁ le number.

● You can change the ﬁ le name as you want to change. For more information about changing the ﬁ le name, see page 74, “Change File

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Name.”

CAPTURE MENU Picture Wizard File Format

JPEG Size JPEG Quality Colour Space Set RAW Button Liveview

: Set

AdobeRGB

: Cancel

sRGB

Set RAW Button

You can set how to capture RAW+JPEG images whenever the RAW button is pressed. If [Cancel setup] is selected in the [Set RAW Button] menu, RAW button function is available for one time use.

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

: Move : Exit

Standard

JPEG

14.6M

sRGB 1 time

Set RAW Button

Cancel setup

JPEG RAW+ RAW RAW+ RAW+ RAW+

: Set : Back

Liveview

You can set the grid and Focusing Area (AF Point), AF frame display options in the Liveview mode. The Focusing Area (AF Point), AF frame display is not available if AF mode is set to MF.

• Grid Display : Shows the grid on the LCD monitor when using the Liveview function.

AF Frame Display

• the LCD monitor while using the Liveview function.

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

: Move

: Shows the Focusing Area (AF Point) / AF frame on

Standard

JPEG

14.6M

sRGB 1 time

: Exit

If you want to cancel the use of the grid display and the AF frame display options while using the Liveview function, clear the check boxes in the [Grid Display] and the [AF Frame Display] from the [Liveview] menu.

Liveview

Grid Display AF Frame Display

: Set : Back

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Using the Menu

User Registration

You can save the current set value to User program mode.

The following settings can be stored:

Exposure mode / EV Compensation / White Balance / Flash mode / Drive mode / File Format / Extended Bracketing Steps & Type / JPEG Size / Flash Exposure Compensation / JPEG Quality / Exposure Bracketing Steps & No. of Frames / Sensitivity / Auto Sensitivity Adjustment Range

CAPTURE MENU

User Registration Interval Shooting Extended Bracket Multi Exposure Memory of Settings

OIS

: Move : Exit

Off Off

Auto

Saves current settings to USER Registration mode

: Set : Back

Interval Shooting

In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time.

CAPTURE MENU

User Registration Interval Shooting Extended Bracket Multi Exposure Memory of Settings

OIS

: Move : Exit

● Interval shooting can not be used while the [Extended Bracket] or [Multi Exposure] functions are used. B (Bulb exposure) program mode does not support the interval shooting.

● If [Start Trigger] is set to [Set Time] in the interval shooting mode, the current time is displayed on the top right corner in the screen.

Off Off

Auto

Interval Shooting

Interval Shooting Interval No. of Shots Start Trigger Start Time

: Set : Back

00 00’ 01” 1

Now

00 00

Extended Bracket

You can save pictures with three different white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast levels. Three pictures are saved with each shot. The following settings are available in the [Extended Bracket] menu.

• White Balance : MG±3 / MG±2 / MG±1 / AB±3 / AB±2 / AB±1

(M=Masenta / G=Green / A=Amber / B=Blue)

• Saturation : ±4/ ±3 / ±2/ ±1

• Contrast : ±4/ ±3 / ±2/ ±1

• Sharpness : ±4/ ±3 / ±2/ ±1

Extended Bracket

Extended Bracket White Balance

Saturation Contrast Sharpness

: Set : Back

AB±1

±1 ±1 ±1

The following images show how the [Contrast] is changed using the [Extended Bracket] menu.

▲ Normal contrast ▲ High contrast▲ Low contrast

CAPTURE MENU

User Registration Interval Shooting Extended Bracket Multi Exposure Memory of Settings

OIS

: Move : Exit

Extended Bracket

: Set : Back

Off Off

Auto

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Using the Menu

Multi Exposure

You can set the number of shots to be taken in the [Multi Exposure] function. You can take multiple frames while creating a single picture. The image shown on the right has two separate frames in a single picture.

• Number of Shots : 2 - 9 images

• Auto EV Adjust : The exposure is

Multi Exposure

Number of Shots Off Auto EV Adjust

: Set

Multi Exposure

Number of Shots 2Times Auto EV Adjust

: Set

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adjusted automatically according to the number of shots.

: Back

Multi Exposure

Number of Shots Off Auto EV Adjust 3Times 4Times 5Times

: Set

Multi Exposure

Number of Shots 2Times Auto EV Adjust

: Set

2Times

: Exit

: Back

● If the RAW button or MENU button is pressed, or the (Extended) Auto Bracket is set during Multi-exposure shooting, the pictures that have already been taken are saved and Multi-exposure is exited.

● [Extended Bracket] and [Multi Exposure] are not used at the same time. The last mode selected is set.

● Press the delete button ( created to that point and create again from the ﬁ rst picture.

● After completing the Multi Exposure shooting, the settings for Multi Exposure will be canceled.

) during Instant Review to discard pictures

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Using the Menu

Memory of Settings

You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off.

Drive White Balance ISO Sensitivity

EV Compensation

Flash

Extended Bracket

Playback Display

Flash power

The settings are maintained when the camera is turned off.

The settings are reset when the camera is turned off.

File No.

New ﬁles are named using numbers that follow the previous sequence, even when a new memory card is used, or after formatting, or after deleting all pictures.

After using the reset function, the next ﬁle name will be set from 0001 even after formatting, deleting all or inserting a new memory card.

OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

OIS (Optical image Stabilization) helps the user capture sharp images by reducing camera shake/vibration. Optical Image Stabilization is especially useful when using a low shutter speed which may cause camera shake.

If you use the lens that does not support the automatic information about the focal length, you can manually select the available focal length to enable the OIS function.

1. Select [ OIS] menu in the [CAPTURE MENU].

2. Press the direction buttons (◄►) on your

camera to set the [Focal Length]. Select from the following focal length values.

Focal

Length

8 1

0 12 15 18 20 24 28 30 35

40 4

5 50 55 65 70 75 85 100 120 135 150 180 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 700 800 - - - - - -

● If the focal length for your lens is not listed above, select the value closest to the actual focal length.

● When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length at the zoom setting in the same manner.

CAPTURE MENU

: Move

: Exit

User Registration Interval Shooting Extended Bracket Multi Exposure Memory of Settings

OIS

Off Off

Auto

Memory of Settings

: Set : Back

Drive White Balance ISO Sensitivity EV Compensation Flash Extended Bracket

Optical Image Stabilization

: Set : Back

Focal Length 30 35 40

CAPTURE MENU

: Move : Exit

User Registration Interval Shooting Extended Bracket Multi Exposure Memory of Settings

OIS

Off Off

Auto

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Using the Menu

Using the CUSTOM1 MENU ( )

Link AF Point & AE

Sets whether to adjust AE and Focusing Area in multi-segment metering based on the AF point. You can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering.

• Off : Exposure is set separately from AF point.

• On : Exposure is set in accordance with AF point.

CUSTOM1 MENU

Link AF Point & AE Superimpose AF Area AF in Remote Control AF Button Function On AF by Press Halfway Catch in Focus Off EV Steps 1/2 EV

: Move : Exit

Off

Link AF Point & AE

Off

Exposure value for multi-segment metering set regardless of AF Point position

: Set

: Back

Superimpose AF Area

You can set whether to display the selected AF point in red when the subject is in focus.

• On : The exposure sets according to the AF point.

• Off : The exposure sets regardless of the AF point.

CUSTOM1 MENU Link AF Point & AE Off Superimpose AF Area AF in Remote Control AF Button Function On AF by Press Halfway Catch in Focus Off EV Steps 1/2 EV

: Move : Exit

Off

Superimpose AF Area

On Off

The selected AF Point is displayed in the viewfinder as red light

: Set

: Back

AF in remote control

Sets whether to use Autofocus when shooting with remote control. Auto focusing (AF) is only available if the AF mode is set to SAF.

• Off : AF does not activate at shutter release from remote control when [Off].

• On : AF activates if shutter is released from remote control when [On].

CUSTOM1 MENU Link AF Point & AE Off Superimpose AF Area AF in Remote Control AF Button Function On AF by Press Halfway Catch in Focus Off EV Steps 1/2 EV

: Move : Exit

Off

AF in Remote Control

Off On

AF is not operated when released with the remote control unit

: Set : Back

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AF Button Function

button is pressed or not perform AF

while the AF button is pressed.

button.

: When the AF (Auto focusing) mode dial is set to

AF by Press Halfway

lever and it is set to

Shutter ﬁ res only when the subject is in focus.

Although the subject is in focus on half shutter, you cannot take a

picture if the subject is out of focus on full shutter release.

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Link AF Point & AE Off Superimpose AF Area

AF in Remote Control

Off AF Button Function On AF by Press Halfway

On Catch in Focus Off EV Steps 1/2 EV

AF by Press Halfway

: Set : Back

Off

AF operates when shutter release button is pressed halfway

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Link AF Point & AE Off Superimpose AF Area

AF in Remote Control

Off

AF Button Function

AF by Press Halfway

On Catch in Focus Off EV Steps 1/2 EV

AF Button Function

: Set : Back

Enable AF Cancel AF

Centre of AF Point

AF operates when the AF button is pressed

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Link AF Point & AE Off Superimpose AF Area

AF in Remote Control

Off AF Button Function On AF by Press Halfway

On Catch in Focus Off EV Steps 1/2 EV

Catch in Focus

: Set : Back

Off On

Catch in focus is disabled

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AE-L with AF Locked

: Normal program is the basic Automatic Exposure Program.

: Hi-speed priority program is an Automatic Exposure Program that

selects higher shutter speeds.

: Depth-of-ﬁ eld priority program is an Automatic Exposure Program

that selects smaller aperture settings to maximise depth-of-ﬁ eld.

: MTF priority program is an Automatic Exposure Program that

selects the best aperture settings for the attached lens.

: Sets the EV step to 1/2 EV.

: Sets the EV step to 1/3 EV.

: Sets the exposure metering time to 10 seconds.

: Sets the exposure metering time to 3 seconds.

: Sets the exposure metering time to 30 seconds.

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move

: Exit

Link AF Point & AE Off Superimpose AF Area

AF in Remote Control

Off AF Button Function On AF by Press Halfway

On Catch in Focus Off EV Steps 1/2 EV

EV Steps

: Set : Back

1/2 EV 1/3 EV

Exposure steps are set to 1/2 EV

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Metering Time 10 sec AE-L with AF Locked

Off Program Line Normal Auto EVC Off Fine tune when AWB

Off WB when using flash

AWB WB Adjustable Range

Fixed

Metering Time

: Set : Back

10 sec

3 sec

30 sec

Sets exposure metering timer to 10 seconds

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Metering Time 10 sec AE-L with AF Locked

Off Program Line Normal Auto EVC Off Fine tune when AWB

Off

WB when using flash

AWB

WB Adjustable Range

Fixed

AE-L with AF Locked

: Set : Back

Off On

AE is not locked when the focus is locked

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Metering Time 10 sec AE-L with AF Locked

Off Program Line Normal Auto EVC Off Fine tune when AWB

Off

WB when using flash

AWB

WB Adjustable Range

Fixed

Program Line

: Set

: Back

Normal

H.Speed

Sets Program line to Normal program

Depth

MTF

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Auto EVC

accurately calculated automatically.

function is unable to set the exposure accurately.

AWB ﬁ ne tuning is not available.

WB when using ﬂ ash

: White Balance is set to Auto when using ﬂ ash.

: White Balance setting is not changed by ﬂ ash use.

: White Balance setting is set to Flash when using ﬂ ash.

WB Adjustable Range

Automatically adjusts white balance depending on the different light

WB Adjustable Range

Auto Adjustmen

WB Adjustable Range

AUTO

WHITE BALANCE

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Metering Time 10 sec AE-L with AF Locked

Off Program Line Normal Auto EVC Off Fine tune when AWB

Off

WB when using flash

AWB WB Adjustable Range

Fixed

Fine tune when AWB

: Set : Back

Off On

Fine tune is disabled when White Balance is set to AWB

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move

: Exit

Metering Time 10 sec AE-L with AF Locked

Off Program Line Normal Auto EVC Off Fine tune when AWB

Off WB when using flash

AWB WB Adjustable Range

Fixed

Auto EVC

: Set : Back

Off

Does not use auto EV compensation when proper exposure is not obtained

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Metering Time 10 sec AE-L with AF Locked

Off Program Line Normal Auto EVC Off Fine tune when AWB

Off WB when using flash

AWB

WB Adjustable Range

Fixed

WB when using flash

: Set : Back

AWB

Unchanged

Flash

White Balance is set to Auto when using flash

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Metering Time 10 sec AE-L with AF Locked

Off Program Line Normal Auto EVC Off Fine tune when AWB

Off WB when using flash

AWB

WB Adjustable Range

Fixed

WB Adjustable Range

: Set : Back

Fixed

Auto Adjustment

Automatically adjusts white balance even when light source is specified

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: Sets the colour temperature by 100K.

: Sets the colour temperature by 20 Mired. The ﬁ gures are converted

to Kelvin and displayed.

Auto

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Colour Temp. Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise Off ISO Display Off ISO Steps 1 EV Set Max ISO Range

3200

Reset Custom1

Noise Reduction

: Set : Back

Auto

Noise Reduction will be automatically activated according to the conditions

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Colour Temp. Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise Off ISO Display Off ISO Steps 1 EV Set Max ISO Range

3200

Reset Custom1

Colour Temp. Unit

: Set : Back

Kelvin Mired

Colour temperature can be set in steps of 100K

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Colour Temp. Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise Off ISO Display Off ISO Steps 1 EV Set Max ISO Range

3200

Reset Custom1

High Noise

: Set : Back

Off

Weakest

Weak

Strong

Noise Reduction is not activated when using a high sensitivity.

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Colour Temp. Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise Off ISO Display Off ISO Steps 1 EV Set Max ISO Range

3200

Reset Custom1

ISO Display

: Set : Back

Off On

Display the number of recordable images in the viewfinder and LCD panel.

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As EV Steps

You can set the maximum ISO sensitivity range. If [

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move

: Exit

Colour Temp. Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise Off ISO Display Off ISO Steps 1 EV Set Max ISO Range

3200

Reset Custom1

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Colour Temp. Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise Off ISO Display Off ISO Steps 1 EV Set Max ISO Range

3200

Reset Custom1

ISO Steps

: Set : Back

1 EV Steps

As EV Steps

ISO sensitivity steps are set to 1 EV

Reset Custom1

: Set : Back

Reset

Cancel

Returns the custom function settings to initial settings

CUSTOM1 MENU

: Move : Exit

Colour Temp. Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise Off ISO Display Off ISO Steps 1 EV Set Max ISO Range

3200

Reset Custom1

Set Max ISO Range

: Set : Back

3200

6400

Sensitivity can be set up to ISO 3200

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(Manual) mode.

is locked and the shutter speed is adjusted

automatically.

Av Shift

: The shutter speed is locked and the aperture value is adjusted

automatically.

(Auto)

Shutter ﬁ res only when the aperture ring is set to

(Auto) position.

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

E-Dial in Program Tv, Av E-Dial in Sv ---,ISO E-Dial in Tv Tv, --E-Dial in Av ---, Av E-Dial in TAv,M Tv, Av E-Dial in X,B ---, Av Green Button in TAv&M

<- P ->

E-Dial in Program

: Set : Back

: Tv : Av : Av : Tv : : Ps : Ps : :

---

Front: Shutter Speed(Hyper) Rear: Aperture(Hyper)

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

E-Dial in Program Tv, Av E-Dial in Sv ---,ISO E-Dial in Tv Tv, --E-Dial in Av ---, Av E-Dial in TAv,M Tv, Av E-Dial in X,B ---, Av Green Button in TAv&M

<- P ->

Green Button in TAv&M

: Set : Back

Program Line

Tv Shift Av Shift

Sets the aperture and shutter speed to the Program exposure

Use Aperture Ring

: Set : Back

Off On

Pictures cannot be taken when the aperture ring position is other than A

: Move : Exit

Use Aperture Ring Off One-touch Bracketing

Off Bracketing Order 0 - + Remaining Count Release in Charging Off Preview Method Initial Zoom Off

CUSTOM2 MENU

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viewﬁ nder.

: The number of continuous recordable images is displayed when

the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

You can set to allow shooting while the ﬂ ash is re-charging.

: Takes a speciﬁ ed number of shots in bracket shooting with one shutter

release.

+”, with an aperture stop of 8.0, you will get three

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

Use Aperture Ring Off One-touch Bracketing

Off Bracketing Order 0 - + Remaining Count Release in Charging Off Preview Method Initial Zoom Off

Release in Charging

: Set : Back

Off On

Disables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

Use Aperture Ring Off One-touch Bracketing

Off Bracketing Order 0 - + Remaining Count Release in Charging Off Preview Method Initial Zoom Off

One-touch Bracketing

: Set : Back

Off

Takes one shot with one shutter release.

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move

: Exit

Use Aperture Ring Off One-touch Bracketing

Off Bracketing Order 0 - + Remaining Count Release in Charging Off Preview Method Initial Zoom Off

Bracketing Order

: Set : Back

0 - +

- 0 +

Shooting order 3 frames : 0,-1,+1 5 frames : 0,-1,+1,-2,+2

+ 0 0 + -

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

Use Aperture Ring Off One-touch Bracketing

Off Bracketing Order 0 - + Remaining Count Release in Charging Off Preview Method Initial Zoom Off

Remaining Count

: Set : Back

Normal

Continuous

Always displays the no. of recordable images for current memory card

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when the main switch is turned to the preview position (

: You can check the depth of ﬁ eld in the viewﬁ nder.

You can check the composition, exposure and focus on the LCD.

: You can actually see the composition of your subject and

the focus through the LCD monitor in real time.

: You can adjust the white balance manually.

Auto Rotation

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

Use Aperture Ring Off One-touch Bracketing

Off Bracketing Order 0 - + Remaining Count Release in Charging Off Preview Method Initial Zoom Off

Preview Method

: Set

: Back

Optical

Digital

Liveview

Manual W.B.

For checking composition and focus on the LCD monitor in real time

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move

: Exit

Use Aperture Ring Off One-touch Bracketing

Off Bracketing Order 0 - + Remaining Count Release in Charging Off Preview Method Initial Zoom Off

Initial Zoom

: Set : Back

Off 2 times 4 times

Magnification for starting zoom playback set to 1x

8 times 16 times 32 times

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

Auto Rotation On Saving Rotation Info

. On Select Battery Auto Light of Top LCD On Flash in Wireless Mode

Reset Custom2

Auto Rotation

: Set

: Back

On Off

Performs auto image rotation during playback

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move

: Exit

Auto Rotation On Saving Rotation Info.

On Select Battery Auto Light of Top LCD On Flash in Wireless Mode

Reset Custom2

Saving Rotation Info.

: Set : Back

On Off

Saves rotation information when shooting

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Auto

: Set the battery consumption priority to the battery in the vertical grip.

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

Auto Rotation On Saving Rotation Info

. On Select Battery Auto Light of Top LCD On Flash in Wireless Mode

Reset Custom2

Select Battery

: Set : Back

Auto Body First Grip First

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

Auto Rotation On Saving Rotation Info.

On Select Battery Auto Light of Top LCD On Flash in Wireless Mode

Reset Custom2

Light of Top LCD

: Set : Back

On Off

Press the Exposure compensation button to illuminate LCD panel

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

Auto Rotation On Saving Rotation Info

. On Select Battery Auto Light of Top LCD On Flash in Wireless Mode

Reset Custom2

Flash in Wireless Mode

: Set : Back

On Off

Fires Built-in flash as master in Wireless Mode

CUSTOM2 MENU

: Move : Exit

Auto Rotation On Saving Rotation Info

. On Select Battery Auto Light of Top LCD On Flash in Wireless Mode

Reset Custom2

: Set : Back

Reset

Cancel Returns the custom function settings to initial settings

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Using the Menu

Using the SETUP MENU ( )

Perform various settings related to the camera in the [SETUP MENU] menu.

Format

Formats the Memory Card. Be sure to format new Memory Card with the camera before using the card. Formatting will delete all the data on the Memory Card.

• Format : The memory will be formatted.

• Cancel : The memory will not be formatted.

SETUP MENU

Format Beep Date/Time Language/㿔䁲 Guide Display 3 sec LCD Brightness ±0 LCD colour adjustment

: Move : Exit

English

0 0 0 0

When formatting is completed, camera mode is changed to the Capture or Playing back mode.

● Do not open the card cover while formatting Memory Card. The card may be damaged beyond use.

● Formatting will delete protected data. Be aware.

Format

Format Cancel

All data deleted

733MB/968MB

: Set : Back

Beep

You can turn the camera operation beep on or off.

• : You can turn the camera operation beep on or off.

- [AF Sound], [AE Lock], [RAW], [Self-Timer], [Remote Control]

: No beep sound

•

[Beep On]

SETUP MENU Format Beep Date/Time Language/㿔䁲 Guide Display 3 sec LCD Brightness ±0 LCD colour adjustment

: Move : Exit

Beep

Beep is not activated

: Set

English

00 00

: Back

Beep

Beep AF Sound AE Lock RAW Self-Timer Remote Control

: Set : Back

Beep

Beep AF Sound AE Lock RAW Self-Timer Remote Control

: Set

: Back

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Using the Menu

Date/Time

You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style.

• Date Display Style : [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy], [yy/mm/dd]

• Time Display Style : [12h] (12 hour), [24h] (24 hour)

Setting the Type

Date/Time

dd/mm/yy 24h

Type

01 01 2008

Date

00 00

Time

: Set

Date Setting

Date/Time

Type

dd/mm/yy 24h

Date

01 01 2008

00 00

Time

: Set

Time Setting

Date/Time

Type

dd/mm/yy 24h

Date

01 01 2008

00 00

Time

: Set

: Back

Type

Date

Time

: Set

Type

Date

Time

: Set

Type

Date

Time

: Set

Date/Time

dd/mm/yy 24h

01 01 2008

00 00

: Cancel

dd/mm/yy 24h

01 01 2008

00 00

: Cancel

dd/mm/yy 24h

01 01 2008

13 00

: Cancel

: Set

Type

Date

Time

Type

Date

Time

Type

Date

Time

Date/Time

dd/mm/yy 24h

01 01 2008

00 00

: Cancel

dd/mm/yy 24h

01 01 2008

00 00

: Cancel

dd/mm/yy 24h

01 01 2008

13 00

: Cancel

Type

Date

Time

: Set

Date/Time

dd/mm/yy 24h

01 01 2008

00 00

: Cancel

Language/

言語

You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

• Language/ : English, Korean, Chinese (Traditional / Simpliﬁ ed), French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Danish and Russian

SETUP MENU Format Beep Date/Time

Language/㿔䁲 Guide Display 3 sec LCD Brightness ±0 LCD colour adjustment

English

00 00

: Move : Exit

Language/㿔䁲

English

한국어

Ё᭛ㅔԧ Ё᭛㐕储

Français

Deutsch Español

Português

Italiano

Svenska

: Set : Back

Guide Display

Set to display time of guides on the LCD monitor when main switch is on or the mode dial is changed.

• Guide Display Time : [Off], [3 Sec], [10 Sec], [30 Sec]

SETUP MENU

Format Beep Date/Time

Language/㿔䁲 Guide Display 3 sec LCD Brightness ±0 LCD colour adjustment

English

00 00

: Move : Exit

SETUP MENU Format Beep Date/Time Off Language/㿔䁲 3 sec Guide Display 10 sec LCD Brightness 30 sec LCD colour adjustment

: Set : Cancel

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Using the Menu

LCD Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Adjust settings when the LCD monitor is hard to see.

• You can select -7 ~ 0 ~ +7 steps of LCD brightness.

SETUP MENU

Format Beep Date/Time Language/㿔䁲 Guide Display 3 sec LCD Brightness ±0 LCD colour adjustment

: Move : Exit

English

00 00

SETUP MENU Format Beep Date/Time

Language/㿔䁲 Guide Displa LCD Bright LCD colour adjustment

: Set : Cancel

LCD colour adjustment

You can adjust the colour of the LCD monitor.

SETUP MENU

Format Beep Date/Time Language/㿔䁲 Guide Display 3 sec LCD Brightness ±0 LCD colour adjustment 00 00

: Move : Exit

English

LCD colour adjustment

: Set

: Back

Video Out

When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images.

SETUP MENU

Video Out NTSC USB Auto Power Off 1min Folder Name Date Change File Name SG20 Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal

: Move : Exit

● Once you select the language, the appropriate video output format for

● When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the

● There will be a digital noise on the external monitor, but it is not a

● If the image is not in the centre of the screen, use the TV controls to

● When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the menu will

Computer

that country is selected.

external or AV channel of the TV.

malfunction.

centre it.

be visible on the external monitor and the menu functions are the same as those indicated on the LCD monitor.

SETUP MENU Video Out NTSC USB PAL Auto Power Off Folder Name Change File Name Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal

: Set : Cancel

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Using the Menu

USB (Selecting an external device)

This menu sets the USB cable connection (PC or printer).

• Computer : Select this menu when connecting to a computer.

• Printer : Select this menu when connecting to a printer.

SETUP MENU Video Out NTSC USB Auto Power Off 1min Folder Name Date Change File Name SG20 Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal

: Move : Exit

Computer

SETUP MENU

Video Out USB Auto Power Off Printer Folder Name Change File Name Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal

: Set : Cancel

Computer

Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time.

• Auto Power Off : [1min], [3min], [5min], [10min], [30min], [Off]

SETUP MENU Video Out NTSC

USB Auto Power Off 1min Folder Name Date Change File Name SG20 Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal

: Move : Exit

[Auto Power Off] is not activated when using the USB connection, remote control, Liveview, Fn menu, or slide show.

Computer

SETUP MENU Video Out USB 1min

Auto Power Off 3min Folder Name 5min Change File Name 10min Sensor Cleaning 30min Dust Removal Off

: Set : Cancel

Folder Name

You can select the method for assigning the folder names for storing images.

• Standard : The folder names are assigned as “100SSCAM J

• Date : The two digits of the [month] and [day] on which the picture was

taken are assigned as the folder name in the form of [100_0101].

101SSCAM J ... J 999SSCAM” in order.

(Example) 101_0101 : for folders with pictures taken on January 1st

SETUP MENU

Video Out NTSC USB Auto Power Off 1min Folder Name Date Change File Name SG20 Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal

: Move : Exit

Computer

SETUP MENU

Video Out USB Auto Power Off Folder Name Change File Name Date Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal

: Set : Cancel

Standard

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Using the Menu

§¨



Change File Name

You can change the ﬁ le name depending on the color space. For example, you can change the ﬁ le name of “SG20” if the [Colour Space] is set to [sRGB].

SETUP MENU Video Out NTSC USB Auto Power Off 1min Folder Name Date Change File Name SG20 Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal

: Move : Exit

Computer

Change File Name

File Name Set

File Name Reset

sRGB SG20 XXXX.JPG AdobeRGB _G20 XXXX.JPG

: Set : Back

Press the OK button.

Use the rear dial ( button to select desired ﬁ le name.



Change File Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M L O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

S G 2 0

: Set : Back

§¨

: Change

) and Fn

Sensor Cleaning

Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the Sensor becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the Sensor must be cleaned. Please contact Samsung Camera service centre for professional cleaning because the Sensor is a precision part.

1 . Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 2 . Turn the camera on. 3 . Select [Sensor Cleaning] on the [SETUP

MENU] menu.

4 . Press the direction button (►) on your

camera.

The Sensor Cleaning screen appears.

5. Use the direction buttons (▲▼) to select [Mirror Up].

- Capture image appears ﬁ rst to show dust in

the sensor if you have previously activated [Dust Alert].

6. Press the OK button.

The mirror is locked in the up position.

7. Clean the Sensor.

- Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and

dust from the Sensor. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the Sensor. Do not wipe the Sensor with a cloth.

8. Turn the camera off.

9. Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its

original position.

SETUP MENU Video Out NTSC USB Auto Power Off 1min Folder Name Date Change File Name SG20 Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal

: Move : Exit

Sensor Cleaning

Lift the mirror up to clean the sensor Turn the power off to end sensor cleaning

: Set : Back

Mirror Up

Cancel

Computer

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Using the Menu



● Do not use a spray type blower.

● Do not clean the Sensor when the exposure mode is set to B (Bulb)

mode.

● Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the Sensor when no lens is on the camera.

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter (SAC-82, sold separately) when cleaning the Sensor.

● When the battery level is low, a warning message [Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor] is displayed on the LCD monitor.

● If you are not using the AC Power Adapter, please use batteries with ample capacity remaining. A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning. Please stop cleaning immediately.

● Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power is turned off, this could cause damage to the shutter or the Sensor.

● The self-timer lamp blinks and [Cln] appears on the LCD panel while cleaning the Sensor.

Dust Removal

The dust can be removed by shaking the Sensor.

• Start-up Action : Removes dust in the sensor by selecting the check box (

buttons (◄►).

SETUP MENU

Video Out NTSC USB Auto Power Off 1min Folder Name Date Change File Name SG20 Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal

: Move

) in the [Start-up Action] using the direction

Computer

: Exit

Start-up Action

: Set : Back

Dust Removal

Dust Alert

Checks dust in the sensor.

SETUP MENU Dust Alert Pixel Mapping AF fine adjustment Reset

: Move : Exit

● Due to the different shooting conditions, the actual image can be

● The result image from [Dust Alert] is based on the same angle of view

Off

Marked area shows

dust in the sensor.

different form the result of the [Dust Alert] function. For the best result, it is recommended to place a white paper on the front of the lens and make sure all the area in the viewﬁ nder is displayed in white.

in a way that you place the camera body in front of you and remove the lens to check the sensor.

Dust Alert

For checking dust on the sensor. Press the shutter release button

: Back

Press the Shutter button.

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

: Check

: Exit

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Using the Menu

Pixel Mapping

If noise is found in the image, you can eliminate the bad pixels by using [Pixel Mapping].

SETUP MENU Dust Alert Pixel Mapping AF fine adjustment Reset

: Move

: Exit

Off

Pixel Mapping

For checking the image

sensor assembly to make

adjustments

Execute

Cancel

: Back

: Set

AF ﬁ ne adjustment

If there is a slight difference in focusing point among lenses, users can ﬁ nely adjust it by setting the AF ﬁ ne adjustment function. Lenses that are registered as [All Types] and [One Type] can be adjusted. AF ﬁ ne-tuning is available for up to 20 registered lenses. Lens ID is required for [AF ﬁ ne adjustment].

- If add stops on (+), the current depth of ﬁ eld will move to the closer range of (unclear) your camera.

- If add stops on (-), the current depth of ﬁ eld will move to the far range of (unclear) your camera.

076

SETUP MENU Dust Alert Pixel Mapping AF fine adjustment Reset

: Move : Exit

Off

AF fine adjustment

Reset AF fine adjustment

: Set

Off

: Back

● It is recommended that you use a tripod for a more accurate set value.

● You can use the [AF ﬁ ne

adjustment] function as in the following images for example. Both pictures are taken while focusing on the centre area (the ball located in the centre) in the viewﬁ nder.

▲ AF range is far

from the target you focused on.

▲ Adding stops on

the plus (+), the current depth of ﬁ

eld has moved

to the target point.

Reset

Resets all settings other than [Date/Time], [Language/ ], [Video Out], [CUSTOM1 MENU], and [CUSTOM2 MENU].

• Reset : Resets all settings.

• Cancel : Does not reset camera settings.

SETUP MENU Dust Alert Pixel Mapping AF fine adjustment Reset

: Move : Exit

Off

Reset

Cancel

Revert to initial settings

: Set

: Back

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Using the Menu

Using the PLAYBACK MENU (►)

Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the [PLAYBACK MENU] menu.

Exposure Warning

[Exposure Warning] function lets you know which area is over or under exposed while playing back images.

• Off : Exposed area does not blink.

• On : An over-exposed area during Instant Review or Playback blinks in red

while an under-exposed area blinks in yellow.

PLAYBACK MENU

Exposure Warning Off Quick View 1sec Digital Preview Digital Filter

: Move : Exit

PLAYBACK MENU Exposure Warning Quick View On Digital Preview Digital Filter

: Set : Cancel

Off

Quick View

Sets Display time, Exposure warning and Histogram. If direction buttons (◄►) are pressed in the [Quick View] function mode, the display changes to the Playback mode.

Display Time : [ 1sec], [3sec], [5sec], [Off], [Hold]

• Histogram/Exposure Warning : Select check boxes using the

direction

PLAYBACK MENU Exposure Warning Off Quick View 1sec Digital Preview Digital Filter

: Move : Exit

Quick View

Display Time 1sec Histogram Exposure Warning

: Set : Back

Quick View

Display Time 1sec Histogram Exposure Warning

: Set : Back

buttons (◄►).

Quick View

Display Time 1sec Histogram Exposure Warning

: Set : Back

Quick View

Display Time Histogram Exposure Warning

Off Hold

: Set : Cancel

1sec

3sec

5sec

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You can set whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area

warning during Digital Preview.

PLAYBACK MENU

: Move

: Exit

Exposure Warning Off Quick View 1sec Digital Preview Digital Filter

: Back

: Set

Digital Preview

: Set : Back

Histogram Exposure Warning

PLAYBACK MENU

: Move : Exit

Exposure Warning Off Quick View 1sec Digital Preview Digital Filter

Digital Preview

: Set : Back

Histogram Exposure Warning

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Using Advanced

Shooting Modes

This chapter explains how to use the advanced shooting mode such as

Tv (Shutter-Priority AE) mode, Av (Aperture-Priority AE) mode, and so on.

080 Using the best programmed exposure, P (Program)

mode

080 P (Automatic Program Exposure) Mode

082 Shooting in the different exposure rates

082 Sv (Sensitivity Priority) Mode

083 Taking a picture of a fast-moving subject

083 Tv (Shutter Priority) Mode

084 Expressing the background out of focus

084 Av (Aperture Priority) Mode

085 Using the automatic ISO setting mode

085 TAv (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode

086 Using the manual mode to choose your own camera

settings

086 M (Manual) Mode

087 Shooting with long time shutter speed

087 B (Bulb) Mode

088 Using the external ﬂ ash

088 X (Flash X-Sync) Mode

089 Saving your own exposure setting and using the

stored set value

089 User Mode

090 Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) 092 Setting the Colour Temperature

092 Setting the White Balance 093 Adjusting the White Balance Manually 094 Fine-Tuning the White Balance

096 Adjusting the sensitivity of the image sensor

096 Setting the Sensitivity 096 Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO

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Using the best programmed exposure, 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 pictures in a casual place (for families and such).

▲ P Mode, Aperture: f = 8, Shutter Speed:

1/125sec

Pictures used in this user guide are to help users understand products and the results may differ depending on the types of lenses or the shooting environment.

▲ P Mode, Aperture: f = 2.8, Shutter

Speed: 1/1000sec

P (Automatic Program Exposure) Mode

1. Rotate the Mode dial ( ) to select P.

Shutter Speed

2. Check the Shutter speed and Aperture value on the viewﬁ nder and LCD panel.

3. Now, you are ready to take a picture.

Aperture value

● To change the exposure, turn the front dial ( ) while you press and hold the button.

● Set the aperture to the A position while holding down the autolock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.

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Using the best programmed exposure, P (Program) mode

P (Program) mode supports both Tv (Shutter Priority) and Av (Aperture Priority) modes.

■ To change the shutter speed

You can switch to Shutter Priority automatic exposure by turning the front dial (

) in P (Hyperprogram) mode.

- You can only set the shutter speed to a value that is in relation to aperture.

- If the brightness changes and the aperture value is outside the relative range, the aperture will blink in the viewﬁ nder and on the LCD panel.

■ To change the aperture

You can switch to Aperture Priority automatic exposure by turning the rear dial (

) in P (Hyperprogram) mode.

- You can only set the aperture to a value that is in relation to shutter speed.

- If the brightness changes and the shutter speed is outside the relative range, the shutter speed will blink in the viewﬁ nder and on the LCD panel.

- Press the Green button ( program automatic exposure.

● All the program modes have different uses of the front dial ( ) and rear dial (

● When using the P (Program) mode, you can change the ISO sensitivity by using the front dial (

) to return to Hyper-

) depending on the set values.

) while pressing and hold the OK button.

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You can set the sensitivity ﬁ rst and then the shutter speed and aperture are

Turn the rear dial (

Now, you are ready to take a picture.

▲

Mode, Aperture: f = 5.6,

▲

Mode, Aperture: f = 4,

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Taking a picture of a fast-moving subject

In the Tv (Shutter priority) mode, you can stop the moving subject or blur as it passes across the viewﬁ nder by using different shutter speeds. The aperture

Tv (Shutter Priority) Mode

value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed.

The following images show that the fast shutter speed (1/250 sec) captures a stop motion of moving subject, and the slow shutter speed (1/15 sec) captures a blurred image as the subject keeps moving until the shutter closes.

▲ Tv Mode, Aperture: f = 4, Shutter

Speed: 1/250sec

▲ Tv Mode, Aperture: f = 16, Shutter

Speed: 1/15sec

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the aperture value will blink in the viewﬁ nder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the aperture value indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure. Use an ND (Neutral Density) ﬁ lter if the subject is too bright. Use a ﬂ ash if it is too dark.

1. Rotate the Mode dial ( ) to select Tv.

2. Turn the front dial (

shutter speed.

- The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewﬁ nder and on the LCD panel.

3. Now, you are ready to take some pictures.

) and adjust the

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Expressing the background out of focus

Using the Av (Aperture priority) mode, you can express the subject in the background out of focus. Shutter speed is automatically set to an appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value.

▲ Av Mode, Aperture: f = 11,

Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec, ISO = 200

▲ Av Mode, Aperture: f = 4,

Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec, ISO = 200

Av (Aperture Priority) Mode

1. Rotate the Mode dial ( ) to select Av.

2. Turn the rear dial (

aperture value.

- The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewﬁ nder and on the LCD panel.

3. Now, you are ready to take some pictures.

) and adjust the

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Turn the front dial (

Turn the rear dial (

You can set the automatic ISO sensitivity range while using the TAv shooting

button on the rear body of the camera, and then use the rear dial

Now, you are ready to take some pictures.

You can keep using the same shutter speed and aperture stop even if the

▲

Mode, Aperture: f = 4,

▲

Mode, Aperture: f = 4,

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You can select your own exposure settings for the shutter speed, aperture

> direction button (►).

(Manual) mode. The appropriate

AE-L in M mode

button (

(Manual) mode.

AE-L

button (

with the front dial (

: Set

: Move

100

ISO SENSITIVITY

▲

Before setting the exposure using the

▲

After setting the exposure using the

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Turn the rear dial (

The shutter will remain open for as long as you keep the shutter button

As soon as you release the shutter button, shooting is complete.

(Bulb) mode. Connect the cable switch to

You can use long time shutter speed using the

(Bulb) mode is useful for the pictures of ﬁ reworks and other night time shots.

(Bulb) mode with a long shutter

▲

Mode, Aperture: f = 11,

▲

Mode, Aperture: f = 11,

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Using the external ﬂ ash

X (Flash X-Sync) Mode

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

1. Rotate the Mode dial ( ) to select X.

2. Connect the external ﬂ ash to your camera.

- For more information about using the external ﬂ ash, refer to the user guide on external ﬂ ash.

3. Now, the ﬂ ash ﬁ res as soon as you press the shutter button.

088

● Turn the rear dial ( ) to adjust the aperture value.

● Press the green button (

and automatically adjust the aperture.

● When the sensitivity is set to set to X (Flash X-Sync) mode, the sensitivity is set to the minimum value set on the “Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO”.

) to retain the shutter speed at 1/180 sec

(Auto mode) and exposure mode is

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Saving your own exposure setting and using the stored set value

User Mode

Uses the exposure value you saved in the [CAPTURE MENU] > [User Registration]. For more information about the [User Registration] function, see page 57, “User Registration”.

1. Rotate the Mode dial ( ) to select User.

- The exposure value you saved in the [User Registration] appears on the LCD monitor.

2. Now, you are ready to take some pictures.

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You can change the available bracketing

Press the shutter release button halfway.

If you want to cancel the auto bracket function, set the number of shots to

using the front dial. Press and hold the exposure bracket button (

while using the front dial (

You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter

You can set [

▲

Under exposure

▲

Over exposure

▲

Normal exposure

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Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket)

● When the focus mode is set to SAF (Single mode), the focus is locked in the ﬁ rst frame position and used for subsequent consecutive frames.

● The auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for twice as long as the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds) when you release your ﬁ nger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing, and you can take the next picture at the next compensation value. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds), the camera returns to settings for taking the ﬁ rst picture.

● You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in ﬂ ash or external ﬂ ash (P-TTL auto only) to change only the ﬂ ash output continuously. However, when using an external ﬂ ash, holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the ﬂ ash is fully recharged. Always take one frame at a time after conﬁ rming that charging is complete.

● Auto Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is set to mode) and B(Bulb) mode.

Taking Only Over Exposed or Under Exposed Pictures are Possible by Using the Auto Bracket Function.

With the previously compensated set of the exposure value, you can have the under exposure or over exposure shots only.

(Auto

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Setting the Colour Temperature

Setting the White Balance

The colour of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under a light bulb. In cameras using ﬁ lm, this is adjusted by changing the ﬁ lm or using ﬁ lters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white balance.

Auto Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to 8000K)

Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K)

Shade

Cloudy For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About 6000K)

Fluorescent

Light

Tungsten

Light

Flash Light

Manual

Colour

Temp. 1, 2, 3

● The Colour Temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colours.

● The colour temperature step can be set in the [Colour Temp. Unit] of the [CUSTOM1 MENU].

For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces the bluish colour tones in a picture. (About 8000K)

For use when taking pictures under ﬂ uorescent lighting. Select the type of ﬂ uorescent light, from W (white) (About 4200K), N (neutral white) (About 5000K), and D (daylight) (About 6500K).

For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light. It reduces the reddish colour tones in a picture. (About 2850K)

For use when taking pictures using the built-in ﬂ ash. (About 5400K)

Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white.

Use this to set the colour temperature in ﬁ gures. You can save three settings.

Colour Temperature

The colour of light shifts towards blue as the colour temperature rises, and towards red as the colour temperature falls. Colour temperature describes this change in light colour in terms of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural colouring under a variety of lighting conditions.

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Red tint Blue tint

Candle ﬂ ame

1. Press the Fn button.

- The Fn menu appears.

Tungsten light

Halogen light bulb

White (Fluorescent light)

Daylight

Cloudy

Neutral white (Fluorescent light)

Flash

Shade

Daylight (Fluorescent light)

: Move

Clear sky

: Exit

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Setting the Colour Temperature

: Set

AWB

: Set

2. Press the direction button (◄) on your camera.

- The White Balance screen appears.

3. Press the direction buttons ( ) to select a desired white balance.

- After selecting a desired White Balance rotate

the main switch to previous White Balance.

. You can check the

WHITE BALANCE

Auto

: Check

Adjusting the White Balance Manually

You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera. This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings.

1. Press the Fn button.

- The Fn menu appears.

2. Press the direction button (◄) on your camera.

- The White Balance screen appears.

: Move

: Set

: Exit

3. Press the direction buttons ( ) to select (Manual).

4. Press the direction button (▼).

- The Fine-Tuning screen appears.

5. Fully display a white or gray sheet of paper

in the viewﬁ nder under the light to adjust white balance.

6. Press the shutter release button fully.

-The menu as shown will display.

- Slide the focus mode lever to MF if the shutter cannot be released.

The position of Custom white balance can be changed by the rear dial (

). You can select a desired white balance by using the direction buttons (

WHITE BALANCE

Manual

: Check

MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

: Exit

: Set

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Setting the Colour Temperature

Daylight

WHITE BALANCE

AWB

Daylight

7. Press the OK button

- The White Balance adjustment menu will display.

- Press the OK button again to save the setting.

● Images are not saved if you ﬁ re (unclear) the shutter button.

● Press the Fn button when adjustment is unsuccessful to set again.

● If picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed, white balance may

not be adjusted. In this case, set an appropriate exposure and re-adjust the white balance.

Fine-Tuning the White Balance

1. Press the Fn button.

- The Fn menu appears.

2. Press the direction button (◄) on your camera.

- The White Balance screen appears.

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: Move

WHITE BALANCE

Auto

: Check

: Exit

: Set

3. Press the direction buttons ( ) to select a desired white balance.

(Example : Daylight)

4. After selecting a desired White Balance rotate the main switch to

. You can check

the previous White Balance.

5. Press the direction button (▲).

-The White Balance ﬁ ne tune screen appears.

WHITE BALANCE

Daylight

: Check

WHITE BALANCE

AWB

Daylight

: Check

Daylight

: Exit

: Set

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Setting the Colour Temperature

AWB

5. Press the direction buttons ( ) to ﬁ ne tune the White Balance. Seven levels and 196

Daylight

patterns are available on the G-M and B-A axes.

- G : Green

- M : Magenta

- B : Blue

- A : Amber

Adjust the color values between the green and

GM compensation

BA compensation

▲▼

magenta.

Adjusts the tone of the colours between blue and

◄►

amber.

6. Press the OK button.

-The White Balance ﬁ ne tune screen appears.

: Exit

WHITE BALANCE

Daylight

: Check

7. Press the OK button twice.

-The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.

: Set

● If the green button ( ) is pressed during the White Balance setting, the White Balance value is set to default (±0).

● When the COLOR TEMP. UNIT (K1, K2, K3) is change after selecting the colour temperature, the following menu will display. Change the menu with the front dial (

● Set [Fine tune when AWB] in [CUSTOM1 MENU] to [On] when ﬁ ne- tuning in AWB.

) and rear dial ( ).

COLOR TEMP. UNIT

: Exit

: Set

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Adjusting the sensitivity of the image sensor

Setting the Sensitivity

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO 100-400] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO [100] to [6400].

1. Press the Fn button.

- The Fn menu appears.

: Exit

: Set

100

: Set

2. Press the direction button (►) on your camera.

- The ISO sensitivity menu appears.

3. Press the direction buttons (◄►) to select a desired sensitivity.

: Move

ISO SENSITIVITY

AUTO 100 - 400

: Move

ISO SENSITIVITY

: Move

● Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set.

● Set this menu in [CUSTOM1 MENU] > [ISO Steps].

● If [Set Max ISO Range] is set to [6400] in the [CUSTOM1 MENU], ISO

sensitivity can be set to 6400.

● It is possible to see more noise in the images when setting the ISO sensitivity to “6400.”

Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO

Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [AUTO 100-400] by default. You can set the changeable ISO range for automatic correction using the Fn menu.

Front dial

Rear dial

When the camera is set to the following conditions, the sensitivity cannot be set to auto.

- The exposure mode is set to Sv (Sensitivity Priority), M (Manual), B (Bulb) or X (ﬂ ash synchro) mode.

Sets the lower sensitivity limit. Sets the upper sensitivity limit.

ISO SENSITIVITY

AUTO 100 - 400

: Move

: Set

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Using the Built-in Flash

If you wish to discharge the ﬂ ash in a dark or backlit location, press the ﬂ ash button ( ) to pop up the ﬂ ash. Select a [Flash] mode to suit your purpose from the Flash

Selecting Flash Mode

options screen in the Fn menu. You can adjust the ﬂ ash output with the rear dial

) in any Exposure mode other than Auto mode. The built-in ﬂ ash is optimum

( from about 0.7 m to 4 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled

1. Press the Fn button.

and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m. This distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity).

Compatibility of built-in ﬂ ash and lens

Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to conﬁ rm this.

● When using the built-in ﬂ ash, remove the lens hood before shooting.

● The built-in ﬂ ash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set

aperture lens ring to A (Auto).

Auto Discharges the ﬂ ash automatically in dark or backlit locations.

Fill-In

Auto +Red-eye

Fill-In +

Red-eye

1st Curtain Sync.

1st Curtain

Red-eye

2nd Curtain Sync.

Wireless Mode

The built-in ﬂ ash discharges manually. When the pop-up ﬂ ash is closed, the ﬂ ash doesn’t discharge. When the ﬂ ash is

opened, the ﬂ ash will discharge. Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic ﬂ ash. The built-in ﬂ ash discharges manually. Lights a red-eye

reduction light before manual ﬂ ash. Sets the shutter speed to capture the background clearly.

The lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic ﬂ ash.

Discharges ﬂ ash immediately before closing the shutter curtain. Controls external ﬂ ash(SEF-54PZF or SEF-36PZF) through

wireless connection and ﬁ res the built-in ﬂ ash as master. (or the controller.)

2. Press the direction button (▼) on your

3. Press the direction buttons (◄►) to select

4. Press the OK button twice.

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- The Fn menu appears.

camera.

- The ﬂ ash options screen appears.

[FLASH] mode.

- Pressing the green button ( ) resets the exposure value if you have made the exposure compensation to the ﬂ ash.

- The camera returns to a capture mode.

: Move

FLASH

Fill-In

FLASH

Fill-In + Red-eye

: Exit

: Set

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Using the Built-in Flash

Available ﬂ ash mode, by recording mode

Auto P Sv Tv Av TAv M B X User

Auto

Fill-In

Auto +Red-eye

Fill-In + Red-eye

1st Curtain Sync.

1st Curtain +

Red-eye

2nd Curtain Sync.

Wireless Mode

In the User mode, the available ﬂ ash may be changed by the exposure mode.

O XXXXXXXXX X OOOOOOOO O O XXXXXXXXX X OOOOOOOO O X OOXOXX X X O

X OOXOXX X X O

X OOOOOOO X O X OOOOOOOO O

(O: Selectable, X: Not selectable)

Using Auto Discharge

Using the auto discharge function, the ﬂ ash ﬁ res under low light conditions in auto mode.

1. Rotate the Mode dial ( ) to select (Auto mode).

2. Press the ﬂ ash (

- The built-in ﬂ ash pops up if necessary and

begins charging. When the ﬂ ash is fully charged, viewﬁ nder.

3. Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus indicator viewﬁ nder when focused.

4. Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

5. Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the ﬂ ash.

) button.

appears in the LCD panel and

( )

appears in the

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