Samsung NX1 User Manual

USER MANUAL

ENG This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

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•Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use.

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Health and safety information

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

You can damage the camera and expose yourself to the risk of an electric shock.

Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids.

This may cause a fire or explosion.

Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near the camera.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in an electric shock.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.

Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.

Keep your camera away from small children and pets.

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time.

Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.

Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.

The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a fire.

Do not handle the power supply cord or the charger during a thunderstorm.

This may result in an electric shock.

Health and safety information

If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center.

Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.

•Avoid interference with other electronic devices.

•Turn off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.

•Turn off the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.

Avoid interference with pacemakers.

Maintain a safe distance between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and research groups. If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the camera immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment

Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time.

Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera.

Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.

Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or personal injury.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables, and accessories.

•Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.

•Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by unapproved batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.

Health and safety information

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.

When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you charge batteries.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the battery.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.

Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.

Exercise caution when you connect cables and install batteries and memory cards.

If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.

Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.

Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.

Never use a damaged battery or memory card.

This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire.

Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields.

Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.

Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged.

If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung service center to have the camera repaired.

Check that the camera is operating properly before use.

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.

Health and safety information

You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera.

If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.

This may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.

If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to cool down.

•Prolonged usage of the camera may overheat the battery and raise the internal temperature of the camera. If the camera stops operating, remove the battery and allow it to cool down.

•High internal temperatures may result in noise in your photos. This is normal and does not affect your camera’s overall performance.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices.

Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as

pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories.

Use your camera in the normal position.

Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.

Data transference and your responsibilities

•Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid transferring sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.

•The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency ordinances.

Health and safety information

Cautions for using Bluetooth

•The manufacturer is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature.

•Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.

•Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

•Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). The manufacturer is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.

Maintaining dust and splash resistance

•Do not expose the camera to water.

•The cameras’ dust-proof body is not perfectly sealed. Avoid removing or changing the lens in dusty areas.

•Ensure that the covers for the battery chamber, memory card, or external connector ports are tightly closed. Otherwise, they may not provide protection from water and dust.

•The rubber seal fitted to the covers is an important component of the device. Take care when opening and closing the covers to avoid

damaging the rubber seal. Also, ensure that the rubber seal is free from debris, such as sand or dust to prevent damage to the device.

Indications used in this manual

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

		Safety warnings and precautions

[	]	Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the
[	]	shutter button.
		shutter button.

(	)	Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to perform

→a step; for example: Select b→Quality (represents select b, and then Quality).

*Annotation

Mode indications

Mode	Indication
Smart Auto	t

Program	P

Aperture Priority	A

Shutter Priority	S

Manual	M

Custom1	T

Custom2	U

Smart	s

Contents

Tips
Concepts in Photography
Shooting postures.......................................................................................	14
Holding the camera......................................................................................................	14
Standing photography................................................................................................	14
Crouching photography.............................................................................................	15
Using the display...........................................................................................................	15
Low-angle shot..............................................................................................................	16
High-angle shot.............................................................................................................	16
Aperture.........................................................................................................	17
Aperture value and the depth of field...................................................................	18
Shutter speed...............................................................................................	19
ISO sensitivity...............................................................................................	20
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control
exposure........................................................................................................	21
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective.................	22
Depth of field................................................................................................	23
What controls out-of-focus effects?.......................................................................	23
DOF preview...................................................................................................................	25
Composition.................................................................................................	25
Rule of Thirds..................................................................................................................	25
Photos with two subjects...........................................................................................	26
Flash................................................................................................................	27
Flash guide number.....................................................................................................	27
Bounce Photography...................................................................................................	28

Chapter 1
My Camera
Getting started.............................................................................................	30
Unpacking....................................................................................................................	30
Camera layout..............................................................................................	31
Using the drive dial...................................................................................................	36
Using the EVF button...............................................................................................	36
Inserting the battery and memory card.................................................	37
Inserting the battery.................................................................................................	37
Inserting a memory card.........................................................................................	37
Removing the battery and memory card.........................................................	38
Using the memory card adapter..........................................................................	38
Charging the battery and turning on your camera..............................	39
Charging the battery................................................................................................	39
Turning on your camera..........................................................................................	40
Performing the initial setup......................................................................	41
Selecting functions (options)....................................................................	43
Selecting with buttons............................................................................................	43
Selecting by touch.....................................................................................................	44
Using m..................................................................................................................	45
E.g. Selecting the photo size in Pmode..............................................................	45
Using the Smart panel.............................................................................................	46
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in Pmode..........................................................	46
Using iFn.......................................................................................................................	47
Using custom buttons and dials...........................................................................	49
Available items..............................................................................................................	49

Contents
Display icons.................................................................................................	50
In Shooting mode......................................................................................................	50
Capturing photos.........................................................................................................	50
Recording videos..........................................................................................................	52
About the level gauge................................................................................................	53
In Playback mode.......................................................................................................	54
Viewing photos.............................................................................................................	54
Playing videos................................................................................................................	54
Changing the information displayed.................................................................	55
Viewing the status display panel.........................................................................	56
Viewing the notification panel..............................................................................	57
Lenses.............................................................................................................	58
Lens layout...................................................................................................................	58
Locking or unlocking the lens.................................................................................	59
Lens markings.............................................................................................................	61
Accessories....................................................................................................	62
External flash layout..................................................................................................	62
Connecting the external flash.................................................................................	64
Shooting modes...........................................................................................	65
tSmart Auto mode............................................................................................	65
PProgram mode........................................................................................................	67
Program Shift.................................................................................................................	68
Minimum shutter speed............................................................................................	68
AAperture Priority mode......................................................................................	69
SShutter Priority mode...........................................................................................	70
MManual mode........................................................................................................	71
Using the Bulb function.............................................................................................	71

TUCustom mode.................................................................................................	72
Saving custom modes................................................................................................	72
Downloading custom modes..................................................................................	73
Selecting custom modes...........................................................................................	73
Deleting custom modes............................................................................................	73
sSmart mode..........................................................................................................	74
Capturing panoramic photos..................................................................................	76
Using the Auto Shutter mode..................................................................................	77
Recording a video......................................................................................................	78
3D mode.......................................................................................................................	80
Available functions by shooting mode..............................................................	81

Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution.....................................................................................	83
Photo size.....................................................................................................................	83
Quality...........................................................................................................................	84
ISO sensitivity...............................................................................................	85
OLED Color....................................................................................................	86
White Balance...............................................................................................	87
Customizing preset White Balance options........................................................	88
Picture Wizard (photo styles)....................................................................	89
Smart Filter....................................................................................................	90

Contents
AF mode.........................................................................................................	91
Single AF.......................................................................................................................	92
Continuous AF............................................................................................................	92
Action AF......................................................................................................................	93
Manual focus...............................................................................................................	93
AF area...........................................................................................................	94
Selection AF.................................................................................................................	94
Multi AF.........................................................................................................................	95
Face Detection AF......................................................................................................	95
Self-Portrait AF............................................................................................................	96
Touch AF........................................................................................................	97
Touch AF.......................................................................................................................	97
AF Point.........................................................................................................................	97
Tracking AF...................................................................................................................	97
One touch shot...........................................................................................................	98
Focus assist....................................................................................................	99
MF Assist.......................................................................................................................	99
Focus Peaking..........................................................................................................	100
DMF (Direct Manual Focus).................................................................................	100
Setting DMF responsiveness..................................................................................	100
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)............................................................	101
Drive (shooting method)..........................................................................	102
Single...........................................................................................................................	103
Continuous................................................................................................................	103
Timer............................................................................................................................	104
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)..........................................................	104
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket).........................................................	105

Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket).....................................................	105
Depth Bracketing....................................................................................................	106
Bracket Settings.......................................................................................................	106
Interval Capture.........................................................................................	107
Flash..............................................................................................................	108
Reducing the red-eye effect...............................................................................	109
Using the built-in flash..........................................................................................	109
Adjusting the flash intensity...............................................................................	110
Flash settings............................................................................................................	111
Setting external flash................................................................................................	111
Setting wireless sync for internal or external flash........................................	112
Locking the flash intensity..................................................................................	113
Metering......................................................................................................	114
Multi.............................................................................................................................	114
Center-weighted.....................................................................................................	115
Spot..............................................................................................................................	115
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area .........................................	116
Dynamic Range..........................................................................................	117
Exposure compensation...........................................................................	118
Using Framing Mode.................................................................................................	119
Viewing the overexposure guide.........................................................................	119
Using the brightness adjustment guide............................................................	119
Exposure/Focus lock.................................................................................	120
Exposure/Focus separation.....................................................................	121

Contents
Video functions..........................................................................................	122
Movie size..................................................................................................................	122
Movie quality............................................................................................................	123
Multi Motion.............................................................................................................	123
DIS (Anti-Shake).......................................................................................................	124
Fader............................................................................................................................	124
Voice............................................................................................................................	125
Wind Cut....................................................................................................................	125
Mic Level....................................................................................................................	125
Smart Range.............................................................................................................	125

Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Searching and managing files.................................................................	127
Viewing photos........................................................................................................	127
Viewing image thumbnails.................................................................................	127
Viewing files by category.....................................................................................	128
Viewing files as a folder........................................................................................	129
Protecting files.........................................................................................................	130
Lock/Unlock all files...................................................................................................	130
Deleting files.............................................................................................................	131
Deleting a single file..................................................................................................	131
Deleting multiple files..............................................................................................	131
Deleting all files...........................................................................................................	131

Viewing photos..........................................................................................	132
Enlarging a photo...................................................................................................	132
Viewing a slide show.............................................................................................	133
Viewing the overexposure guide......................................................................	134
Viewing interval shots...........................................................................................	134
Auto rotating............................................................................................................	134
Converting to JPEG................................................................................................	134
Playing videos............................................................................................	135
Scanning backward or forward.........................................................................	135
Adjusting the brightness of a video.................................................................	136
Adjusting the volume of a video.......................................................................	136
Trimming a video during playback..................................................................	137
Capturing an image during playback..............................................................	137
Editing photos............................................................................................	138
Cropping a photo...................................................................................................	138
Rotating a photo.....................................................................................................	139
Resizing photos.......................................................................................................	139
Adjusting your photos..........................................................................................	140
Retouching faces.....................................................................................................	140
Applying Smart Filter effects..............................................................................	141

Contents
Chapter 4
Connecting & Transferring
Connecting to a smart phone.................................................................	143
Using the NFC Feature..........................................................................................	143
Using NFC features in Shooting mode...............................................................	143
Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam)....................................	143
Sending files to a smart phone..........................................................................	144
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release......................................	146
Saving files to a smart phone automatically.................................................	148
Sharing via SNS & email............................................................................	150
Connecting to a WLAN..........................................................................................	150
Setting network options..........................................................................................	151
Manually setting the IP address............................................................................	151
Using the web browser.........................................................................................	152
Network connection tips.....................................................................................	153
Entering text.............................................................................................................	154
Uploading photos or videos to SNS.................................................................	155
Sending photos via email....................................................................................	156
Storing a sender’s information..............................................................................	158
Viewing photos or videos on a TV..........................................................	159
Connecting wirelessly...........................................................................................	159
Connecting via cable.............................................................................................	161
Viewing files on an HDTV........................................................................................	161
Viewing files on a 3D TV...........................................................................................	162
Connecting to a computer.......................................................................	163
Using Auto Backup for photos or videos........................................................	163
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC......................................	163
Using the Auto Backup feature.............................................................................	163

Connecting the camera as a removable disk................................................	165
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer...........................................	165
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7).....................................................	166
Transferring files to your Mac OS..........................................................................	166

Chapter 5
Camera settings menu
User settings...............................................................................................	169
Manage Custom Mode.........................................................................................	169
ISO Customizing......................................................................................................	169
ISO Step.........................................................................................................................	169
Auto ISO Range...........................................................................................................	169
ISO Expansion..............................................................................................................	169
Noise Reduction......................................................................................................	170
DMF (Direct Manual Focus).................................................................................	170
DMF Responsiveness.............................................................................................	170
Color Space...............................................................................................................	171
Distortion Correct...................................................................................................	172
Touch Operation.....................................................................................................	172
iFn Setting.................................................................................................................	172
User Display..............................................................................................................	173
Key Mapping............................................................................................................	173
AF Release Priority..................................................................................................	175
MobileLink/NFC Image Size................................................................................	175

Contents
EVF button Interaction..........................................................................................	175
Grid Line.....................................................................................................................	176
AF Lamp.....................................................................................................................	176
E-Shutter....................................................................................................................	176
Lens Button Speed Settings................................................................................	176
Setting..........................................................................................................	177

Chapter 6
Appendix
Error messages...........................................................................................	183
Maintaining the camera...........................................................................	184
Cleaning the camera..............................................................................................	184
Camera lens and display..........................................................................................	184
Image sensor................................................................................................................	184
Camera body................................................................................................................	184
Using or storing the camera...............................................................................	185
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera............................................	185
Using on beaches or shores....................................................................................	185
Storing for extended period of time...................................................................	185
Using the camera with caution in humid environments.............................	186
Other cautions.............................................................................................................	186
About memory card...............................................................................................	187
Supported memory card.........................................................................................	187
Memory card capacity..............................................................................................	188
Cautions when using memory cards..................................................................	190

About the battery...................................................................................................	191
Battery specifications................................................................................................	191
Battery life.....................................................................................................................	192
Low battery message................................................................................................	192
Notes about using the battery..............................................................................	192
Cautions about using the battery........................................................................	193
Notes about charging the battery.......................................................................	193
Notes about charging with a computer connected......................................	194
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care............................	194
Using programs on a PC...........................................................................	195
Using i-Launcher.....................................................................................................	195
Opening i-Launcher..................................................................................................	195
Available programs....................................................................................................	195
Installing i-Launcher on a PC.................................................................................	196
Installing Samsung RAW Converter.................................................................	197
Using Samsung RAW Converter........................................................................	197
Updating the firmware.............................................................................	198
Before contacting a service center.........................................................	199
Camera specifications...............................................................................	202
Glossary.......................................................................................................	207
Optional accessories.................................................................................	213
Index.............................................................................................................	214

Concepts in Photography

Shooting postures

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

Holding the camera

Hold the camera with your right hand and place your right index finger on the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support.

Standing photography

Compose your shot, stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your elbows pointed down.

Concepts in Photography

Crouching photography

Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep a straight posture.

Using the display

To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. You can tilt the display up to 90° upwards () or 45° downwards ().


	•	Keep the display closed ( ) when the camera is not in use.
	•	Tilt the display only within the angle allowed. Failing to do so may damage
		your camera.

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