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USER
MANUAL
ENG This user manual includes detailed usage instructions
for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
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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 ammable or explosive gases
and liquids.
This may cause a re or explosion.
Do not insert ammable materials into the camera or store
these materials near the camera.
This may cause a re 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 ash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or
animals. If you use the ash 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 re.
Do not handle the power supply cord or the charger during a
thunderstorm.
This may result in an electric shock.
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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.
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Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
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Turn o the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause
interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and
turn o your camera when directed by airline personnel.
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Turn o 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 o 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 re or personal
injury.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables, and
accessories.
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Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories can cause
batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.
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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 re or electric shock.
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Health and safety information
Do not touch the ash while it res.
The ash is very hot when red and may burn your skin.
When you use the AC charger, turn o the camera before you
disconnect the power to the AC charger.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet
when you charge batteries.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/terminals on the battery.
This may cause a re 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 re.
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic elds.
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 les or damage
that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.
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You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your
camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your les. 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.
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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.
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High internal temperatures may result in noise in your photos. This is
normal and does not aect 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.
Data transference and your responsibilities
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Data transferred via WLAN can be stolen, so avoid transferring sensitive
data in public areas or on open networks.
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The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe
on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency
ordinances.
Bluetooth precautions
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The manufacturer is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse
of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature.
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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.
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Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the
Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
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Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example,
pirating copies of les or illegally tapping communications for
commercial purposes). The manufacturer is not responsible for the
repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.
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Do not connect to Bluetooth speakers, headphones, or other
accessories.
Use your camera in the normal position.
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.
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shutter button.
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Tips
Concepts in Photography
Shooting postures....................................................................................... 13
Holding the camera ..................................................................................................... 13
Standing photography ............................................................................................... 13
Crouching photography ............................................................................................ 14
Using the display ..........................................................................................................14
Low-angle shot .............................................................................................................. 15
High-angle shot .............................................................................................................15
Aperture ........................................................................................................ 16
Aperture value and the depth of eld .................................................................. 17
Shutter speed ............................................................................................... 18
ISO sensitivity .............................................................................................. 19
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control
exposure ....................................................................................................... 20
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective ................ 21
Depth of eld ............................................................................................... 22
What controls out-of-focus eects? ....................................................................... 22
DOF preview ................................................................................................................... 24
Composition ................................................................................................. 24
Rule of Thirds .................................................................................................................. 24
Photos with two subjects ..........................................................................................25
Flash ............................................................................................................... 26
Flash guide number ..................................................................................................... 26
Bounce Photography .................................................................................................. 27
Chapter 1
My Camera
Getting started ............................................................................................ 29
Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 29
Camera layout .............................................................................................. 30
Using the display ....................................................................................................... 33
Using the Self Shot mode ......................................................................................... 33
Inserting the battery and memory card ................................................. 34
Removing the battery and memory card ......................................................... 34
Using the memory card adapter .......................................................................... 35
Charging the battery and turning on your camera .............................. 36
Charging the battery................................................................................................ 36
Turning on your camera ......................................................................................... 36
Performing the initial setup ...................................................................... 37
Selecting functions (options) ................................................................... 39
Using buttons and dials .......................................................................................... 39
Using custom buttons and dials ............................................................................ 39
Selecting by touch .................................................................................................... 40
Using m ................................................................................................................. 40
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode.............................................................. 40
Using the smart panel ............................................................................................. 42
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode .......................................................... 42
Using iFn ....................................................................................................................... 43
Using the iFn standard function ............................................................................. 43
Using the iFn plus function ...................................................................................... 45
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Display icons ................................................................................................ 46
In Shooting mode ..................................................................................................... 46
Capturing photos ........................................................................................................ 46
Recording videos ......................................................................................................... 48
About the level gauge ............................................................................................... 49
In Playback mode ...................................................................................................... 50
Viewing photos ............................................................................................................ 50
Playing videos ............................................................................................................... 50
Changing the information displayed ................................................................. 51
Viewing the notication panel ............................................................................. 52
Lenses ............................................................................................................ 53
Lens layout ................................................................................................................... 53
Locking or unlocking the lens ................................................................................. 54
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function ............................................ 56
Lens markings ............................................................................................................ 57
Accessories ................................................................................................... 58
External ash layout ................................................................................................. 58
Connecting the external ash ................................................................................. 59
Shooting modes .......................................................................................... 60
t Auto mode ...................................................................................................... 60
P Program mode ....................................................................................................... 62
Program Shift ................................................................................................................ 63
Minimum shutter speed ............................................................................................ 63
A Aperture Priority mode...................................................................................... 64
S Shutter Priority mode .......................................................................................... 65
M Manual mode........................................................................................................ 66
Using the Bulb function ............................................................................................ 66
T Custom mode ........................................................................................................ 67
Saving custom modes ................................................................................................ 67
Downloading custom modes .................................................................................. 68
Selecting custom modes .......................................................................................... 68
Deleting custom modes ............................................................................................ 68
i Samsung Auto Shot mode .......................................................................... 69
s Smart mode .......................................................................................................... 71
Capturing panoramic photos .................................................................................. 72
Recording a video ..................................................................................................... 73
3D mode ....................................................................................................................... 75
Available functions by shooting mode ............................................................. 76
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution .................................................................................... 78
Photo size ..................................................................................................................... 78
Quality ........................................................................................................................... 79
ISO sensitivity .............................................................................................. 80
Customizing ISO settings .......................................................................................... 81
OLED Color ................................................................................................... 82
White Balance .............................................................................................. 83
Customizing preset White Balance options ....................................................... 84
Picture Wizard (photo styles) .................................................................... 85
Smart Filter ................................................................................................... 86
AF mode ........................................................................................................ 87
Single AF ....................................................................................................................... 88
Continuous AF ............................................................................................................ 88
Active AF....................................................................................................................... 89
Manual focus ............................................................................................................... 89
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AF area ........................................................................................................... 90
Selection AF ................................................................................................................ 90
Saving Selection AF position ................................................................................... 90
Zone AF ......................................................................................................................... 91
Multi AF ......................................................................................................................... 91
Face Detection ............................................................................................. 92
Normal........................................................................................................................... 92
Smile Shot .................................................................................................................... 93
Wink Shot ..................................................................................................................... 93
Touch AF ........................................................................................................ 94
Touch AF ....................................................................................................................... 94
AF Point ......................................................................................................................... 94
Tracking AF .................................................................................................................. 94
One Touch Shot .......................................................................................................... 95
Focus assist ................................................................................................... 96
MF Assist ....................................................................................................................... 96
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) ................................................................................... 97
Setting MF & DMF responsiveness ........................................................................ 97
AF Release Priority .................................................................................................... 97
Focus Peaking ............................................................................................................. 98
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) ............................................................. 99
Drive (shooting method) ......................................................................... 100
Single .......................................................................................................................... 100
Continuous ............................................................................................................... 101
Burst ............................................................................................................................ 101
Timer ........................................................................................................................... 102
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket) .......................................................... 102
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket) ......................................................... 103
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket) ..................................................... 103
Depth Bracketing ................................................................................................... 104
Bracketing settings ................................................................................................... 104
Interval Capture ......................................................................................... 105
Flash ............................................................................................................. 106
Reducing the red-eye eect ............................................................................... 107
Adjusting the ash intensity .............................................................................. 107
Flash settings ........................................................................................................... 108
Setting external ash ............................................................................................... 108
Setting wireless sync for external ash .............................................................. 109
Locking the ash intensity .................................................................................. 110
Metering ...................................................................................................... 111
Multi ............................................................................................................................ 111
Center-weighted .................................................................................................... 112
Spot ............................................................................................................................. 112
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area ......................................... 113
Dynamic Range ......................................................................................... 114
Exposure compensation .......................................................................... 115
Using Framing Mode ................................................................................................ 115
Using the brightness adjustment guide ........................................................... 116
Viewing the overexposure guide ......................................................................... 116
Exposure/Focus lock ................................................................................. 117
Exposure/Focus separation ..................................................................... 118
Video functions ......................................................................................... 119
Movie size.................................................................................................................. 119
When Video Out is set to NTSC ............................................................................. 119
When Video Out is set to PAL ................................................................................ 120
Movie quality ........................................................................................................... 120
Bit rates for movie sizes ........................................................................................... 121
Fast/Slow Movie ...................................................................................................... 122
AF Responsiveness ................................................................................................ 122
AF Shift Speed ......................................................................................................... 123
Fader ........................................................................................................................... 123
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Voice ............................................................................................................................ 124
Wind Cut .................................................................................................................... 124
Mic Level .................................................................................................................... 124
Smart Range+ .......................................................................................................... 124
Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Searching and managing les ................................................................ 126
Viewing photos ....................................................................................................... 126
Viewing image thumbnails ................................................................................. 126
Viewing les by category .................................................................................... 127
Viewing continuous and burst shots .............................................................. 128
Protecting les ........................................................................................................ 129
Lock/Unlock all les .................................................................................................. 129
Deleting les ............................................................................................................ 130
Deleting a single le ................................................................................................. 130
Deleting multiple les .............................................................................................. 130
Deleting all les .......................................................................................................... 130
Viewing photos .......................................................................................... 131
Enlarging a photo .................................................................................................. 131
Viewing a slide show ............................................................................................. 132
Viewing the overexposure guide ..................................................................... 133
Viewing interval shots .......................................................................................... 133
Sorting les............................................................................................................... 133
Auto rotating ........................................................................................................... 133
Converting to JPEG ................................................................................................ 133
Playing videos ............................................................................................ 134
Scanning backward or forward ......................................................................... 134
Adjusting the brightness of a video ................................................................ 135
Adjusting the volume of a video ...................................................................... 135
Trimming a video during playback .................................................................. 136
Capturing an image during playback ............................................................. 136
Editing photos ........................................................................................... 137
Cropping a photo ................................................................................................... 137
Rotating a photo .................................................................................................... 138
Resizing photos....................................................................................................... 138
Adjusting your photos .......................................................................................... 139
Retouching faces .................................................................................................... 139
Applying Smart Filter eects .............................................................................. 140
Chapter 4
Connecting & Transferring
Connecting to a smart phone ................................................................. 142
Using the NFC Feature .......................................................................................... 142
Using NFC features in Shooting mode ............................................................... 142
Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam) ................................... 143
Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature................................................................ 143
Sending les to a smart phone ......................................................................... 144
Controlling the camera remotely with a smart phone ............................. 146
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release ...................................... 148
Saving les to a smart phone automatically ................................................ 149
Downloading custom modes via a smart phone ....................................... 151
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Sending photos via email ........................................................................ 153
Connecting to a WLAN ......................................................................................... 153
Setting network options ......................................................................................... 154
Manually setting the IP address ........................................................................... 154
Network connection tips ..................................................................................... 155
Entering text ............................................................................................................ 156
Sending photos via email .................................................................................... 157
Storing a sender’s information.............................................................................. 158
Setting an email password ..................................................................................... 159
Changing the email password .............................................................................. 160
Viewing photos or videos on a TV ......................................................... 161
Connecting wirelessly .......................................................................................... 161
Connecting via cable ............................................................................................ 163
Viewing les on a TV ................................................................................................. 163
Viewing les on a 3D TV .......................................................................................... 164
Connecting to a computer ...................................................................... 165
Using Auto Backup for photos or videos ....................................................... 165
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ..................................... 165
Using the Auto Backup feature ............................................................................. 165
Connecting the camera as a removable disk ............................................... 167
Transferring les to your Windows OS computer .......................................... 167
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7) ..................................................... 168
Transferring les to your Mac OS ......................................................................... 168
Chapter 5
Camera settings menu
User settings ............................................................................................... 171
Manage Custom Mode ......................................................................................... 171
RAW Compression .................................................................................................. 171
Noise Reduction ..................................................................................................... 171
Color Space ............................................................................................................... 172
Distortion Correct .................................................................................................. 173
User Display .............................................................................................................. 173
Grid Line .................................................................................................................... 173
Center Marker .......................................................................................................... 174
Key Mapping ............................................................................................................ 174
Custom .......................................................................................................................... 174
AEL .................................................................................................................................. 175
EV ..................................................................................................................................... 176
Command Dial ............................................................................................................ 177
iFn Setting ................................................................................................................. 177
Lens Button Speed Settings ............................................................................... 178
Touch Operation ..................................................................................................... 178
Auto Self Shot .......................................................................................................... 178
AF Lamp ..................................................................................................................... 178
E-Shutter .................................................................................................................... 179
MobileLink/NFC Image Size ............................................................................... 179
Setting ......................................................................................................... 180
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Appendix
Error messages .......................................................................................... 186
Maintaining the camera........................................................................... 187
Cleaning the camera ............................................................................................. 187
Camera lens and display ......................................................................................... 187
Image sensor ............................................................................................................... 187
Camera body ............................................................................................................... 187
Using or storing the camera ............................................................................... 188
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera ........................................... 188
Using on beaches or shores ................................................................................... 188
Storing for an extended period of time ............................................................. 188
Using the camera with caution in the humid environments ..................... 189
Other precautions ..................................................................................................... 189
About memory cards ............................................................................................ 190
Supported memory cards ...................................................................................... 190
Memory card capacity ............................................................................................. 191
Cautions when using memory cards .................................................................. 193
About the battery .................................................................................................. 194
Battery specications ............................................................................................... 194
Battery life .................................................................................................................... 195
Low battery message ............................................................................................... 195
Notes about using the battery .............................................................................. 195
Battery precautions ................................................................................................... 196
Notes about charging the battery ....................................................................... 196
Notes about charging with a computer connected...................................... 197
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care ............................ 197
Using programs on a PC........................................................................... 198
Installing i-Launcher ............................................................................................. 198
Using i-Launcher .................................................................................................... 200
Opening i-Launcher .................................................................................................. 200
Available programs ................................................................................................... 200
Requirements .............................................................................................................. 201
Installing Samsung RAW Converter ................................................................. 202
Using Samsung RAW Converter ........................................................................ 202
Updating the rmware ............................................................................. 203
Connecting via USB cable ................................................................................... 203
Connecting via Wi-Fi ............................................................................................. 204
Before contacting a service center ........................................................ 205
Camera specications .............................................................................. 208
Glossary ....................................................................................................... 211
Optional accessories ................................................................................. 217
Index ............................................................................................................ 218
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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 nger 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.
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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.
Slide the display downwards carefully.
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Tilt the display from 180˚ upwards to 45˚ downwards.
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To capture a self-portrait, set Auto Self Shot to On, ip the display
180° upwards and touch the subject on the display. (p. 33)
Low-angle shot
A low-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below your eyeline,
looking up the subject.
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Keep the display closed when the camera is not in use.
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Tilt the display only within the angle allowed. Failing to do so may damage
your camera.
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Be careful not to damage the display when tilting it.
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If you have ipped the display upwards and you are not holding the camera
by hand, do not rest the camera on a table, fence, etc. to steady it. Instead,
use a tripod. Otherwise, you can damage your camera.
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Do not ip the display up when an external ash is mounted on the camera.
Otherwise, you may damage your camera.
High-angle shot
A high-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above your eyeline,
looking down on the subject.
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Aperture
The aperture is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The
aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close to let
light through the aperture and into the camera. The size of the aperture
is related to the amount of light: a larger aperture allows more light and a
smaller aperture allows less light.
Aperture sizes
Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture
The size of the aperture is indicated by a value known as the “F-number“.
The f-number represents the focal length divided by the diameter of the
lens. For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f-number of
F2, the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm. (50 mm/25 mm = F2)
The smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture.
The relative size of the opening in the aperture is indicated by the
Exposure Value (EV). Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the
amount of light doubles. Decreasing the Exposure Value (-1 EV) means
the amount of light halves. You can also use the exposure compensation
feature to ne-tune the amount of light by subdividing exposure values
into 1/2, 1/3 EV, and so on.
+1 EV
F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8
-1 EV
Exposure Value Steps
Aperture opened slightly Aperture opened wide
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Aperture value and the depth of eld
You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by changing the size
of the aperture. A large aperture gives your photos a shallow depth of
eld (DOF). Objects immediately in front of or behind your subject will
be blurred, while the subject will be in focus. A small aperture gives your
photos a deep depth of eld. Objects far in front or far behind your subject
and your subject will be in focus.
A photo with a deep DOF A photo with a shallow DOF
The aperture housing contains several blades. These blades move together and
control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture. The
number of blades also aects the shape of light when shooting night scenes. If
an aperture has an even number of blades, light divides into an equal number
of sections. If the number of blades is odd, the number of sections is double the
number of blades.
For example, an aperture with 8 blades divides light into 8 sections and an
aperture with 7 blades into 14 sections.
7 blades 8 blades
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Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the
shutter. It controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture
before it reaches the image sensor.
Shutter speeds are measured in seconds and parts of a second. On
many cameras, the shutter speeds are approximately halved with each
succeeding setting - 1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, 1/15 s, etc. Like successive
aperture settings, each successive shutter speed setting lets in about half
the amount of light. Consequently, each successive shutter speed setting
equals an EV (Exposure Value) change of about 1 EV.
+1 EV
Exposure
-1 EV
Therefore, the faster the shutter speed, the less light will be let in. Likewise,
the slower the shutter speed, the more light will be let in.
A slow shutter speed allows more light into the camera, making photos
brighter. However, because the shutter is open longer, moving subjects
appear blurred. A fast shutter speed allows less light in, making photos
darker. However, because the shutter is open for a shorter time, moving
subjects look sharper and more focused.
1 s 1/250 s
1 s 1/2 s 1/4 s 1/8 s 1/15 s 1/30 s
Shutter speed
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ISO sensitivity
The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the camera to
light. This sensitivity is measured by a set of international lm standards,
known as ISO standards. On digital cameras, this sensitivity rating is used
to indicate the light sensitivity of the digital sensor that captures the
image.
ISO sensitivity doubles as the ISO number doubles. For example, an ISO
200 setting is capable of capturing images at twice the speed of an ISO
100 setting. However, higher ISO settings can result in “noise“—small
specks, spots, and other phenomena in a photo that give the shot a noisy
or dirty appearance. As a general rule, it is best to use a low ISO setting
to prevent noise in your photos, unless you are shooting in darkened
environments or at night.
Because a low ISO setting means the camera will be less sensitive to light,
you need more light to have an optimal exposure. When using a low ISO
setting, open the aperture more or reduce the shutter speed to allow
more light to enter the camera. For example, on a sunny day when light
is abundant, a low ISO setting does not require a slow shutter speed.
However, in a dark place or at night, a low ISO setting will result in a blurry
photo. To compensate for the lower light level, you should increase the ISO
setting by a moderate amount.
A photo captured with a tripod and a high
ISO setting.
A blurred photo captured by a camera.
A photo captured with a low ISO setting.
The photo is clear.
The same shot captured with a high ISO
setting. The photo is grainy.
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How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposure
The aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity are closely
interconnected in photography. The aperture setting controls the opening
that regulates the light that enters the camera, while the shutter speed
determines the length of time that light is allowed to enter. ISO sensitivity
determines the speed at which the lm or digital image sensor reacts
to light. Together, these three aspects are described as the triangle of
exposure.
A change in shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity can be oset
by adjustments to the others to maintain the amount of light. The results,
however, change according to the settings. For example, shutter speed is
useful in expressing movement, aperture can control the depth of eld,
and ISO sensitivity can control the graininess of a photo.
Settings Results
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
Settings Results
Fast speed
= less light
Slow speed
= more light
Fast = still
Slow = blurry
High sensitivity
= more sensitive to light
Low sensitivity
= less sensitive to light
High = more grainy
Low = less grainy
Aperture
value
Wide aperture
= more light
Narrow aperture
= less light
Wide = shallow depth of eld
Narrow = deep depth of eld
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Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
Focal length, which is measured in millimeters, is the distance between
the middle of the lens to its focal point. It aects the angle and perspective
of captured images. A short focal length translates into a wide angle,
which allows you to capture a wide shot. A long focal length translates
into a narrow angle, which allows you to capture telephoto shots.
Short focal length
wide-angle lens
wide shot
wide angle
Long focal length
telephoto lens
telephoto shot
narrow angle
Look at these photos below and compare the changes.
16 mm angle 50 mm angle 200 mm angle
Normally, a lens with a wide angle is suitable for shooting landscapes and a lens
with a narrow angle is recommended for shooting sports events or portraits.
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Depth of eld
The depth of eld (DOF) is the focused area around the subject.
In general, the DOF can be shallow or deep. In photos with a shallow DOF,
the subject is sharply focused, the background is blurred and the subject
stands out. In contrast, photos with a deep DOF have all the elements of
the photo in sharp focus.
You can create a photo with a shallow DOF by using a telescopic lens or by
selecting a low aperture value. You can create a photo with a deep DOF by
using a wide angle lens or by selecting a high aperture value.
What controls out-of-focus eects?
DOF depends on the aperture value
A low aperture value indicates that the aperture has a wide opening. The
wider the aperture, the shallower the DOF becomes. Conversely, a high
aperture value indicates that the aperture has a narrow opening. The
narrower the aperture, the deeper the DOF becomes.
50 mm F5.7 50 mm F22
Shallow Depth of Field Deep Depth of Field
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DOF depends on focal length
The longer the focal length, the shallower the DOF. A telescopic lens with
a longer focal length will capture a photo with a shallow DOF better than a
lens with a shorter focal length.
A photo captured with an 16 mm wide-angle lens
DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the
camera
The shorter the distance between the subject and the camera, the
shallower the DOF is. Therefore, taking a photo close to a subject generally
results in a photo with a shallow DOF.
A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens
A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens
A photo captured close to the subject
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DOF preview
You can press the Custom button to get an idea of what your shot will look
like before shooting. The camera adjusts the aperture to the predened
settings and shows the results on the screen. Set the function of the
Custom button to Optical Preview. (p. 174)
Composition
The way that objects are arranged in a photo is referred to as its
composition. A good composition emphasizes the photo’s subjects
by drawing attention to them and by balancing them with the other
elements in the photo.
Following the rule of thirds is one method that usually results in good
compositions.
Rule of Thirds
To use the rule of thirds, divide the image into a 3x3 pattern of equal
rectangles.
To compose photos that best emphasize the subject, make sure the
subject is located at one of the corners of the center rectangle.
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Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling
compositions. Below are a few examples.
Photos with two subjects
If your subject is in one corner of the photo, it creates an unbalanced
composition. You can stabilize the photo by capturing a second subject in
the opposite corner to balance the weight of the photo.
Subject 2
Subject 1
Unstable Stable
Subject 1
When taking landscape photos, centering the horizon will create an
unbalanced eect. Give more weight to the photo by moving the horizon
up or down.
Subject 1
Subject 2
Subject 1
Subject 2
Subject 2
Unstable Stable
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Flash
Light is one of the most important components in photography. However,
you will not always have enough of light in all situations. Making use of a
ash allows you to compensate for the lack of light and create a variety of
eects.
The ash, also known as a strobe or speed light, provides adequate
exposure in low-light conditions. It is also useful in light-abundant
situations. For example, you can use the ash to provide light when a
subject is in shadow or use it to capture clearly both the subject and the
background under backlit conditions.
Back lit subjects without ash Back lit subjects with ash
Flash guide number
The model number of a ash refers to the ash’s power, and the maximum
amount of light created is indicated by a value known as the “guide
number“. A ash with a higher guide number emits a larger amount
of light than a ash with a lower guide number. The guide number is
calculated by multiplying the distance from the ash to the subject by the
aperture value when the ISO sensitivity is set to 100.
Guide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value
Aperture value = Guide number/Flash to Subject Distance
Flash to Subject Distance = Guide number/Aperture value
If you know the ash’s guide number, you can estimate an appropriate
ash-to-subject distance when setting the ash manually. For example, if a
ash has a guide number of GN 20 and is 4 meters away from the subject,
the optimal aperture value is F5.0.
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Bounce Photography
Bounce photography refers to the method of bouncing light o of the
ceiling or walls so that the light spreads evenly over the subject. Normally,
photos captured with the ash may appear unnatural and cast shadows.
Subjects in photos captured with bounce photography cast no shadows
and look smooth due to evenly spread light.
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Chapter 1
My Camera
Learn about your camera’s layout, display icons, lens, optional accessories, and basic functions.
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Getting started
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items.
Camera
(including the body cap)
Strap External ash Quick Start Guide
•
The illustrations may dier from your actual items.
•
You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any
problems caused by using unauthorized accessories. For information about accessories, refer to page 217.
AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
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Camera layout
17
16
15
14
No. Name
1
2
3
4
5
13
12
11
Mode dial
• t: Auto mode (p. 60)
• P: Program mode (p. 62)
• A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 64)
• S: Shutter Priority mode (p. 65)
1
• M: Manual mode (p. 66)
• T: Custom mode (p. 67)
• i: Samsung Auto Shot mode (p. 69)
• s: Smart mode (p. 71)
No. Name
4
6
7
8
9
10
Command dial 1
• In the Menu screen: Move to a desired
menu item.
• In the Smart panel: Adjust a selected
option.
• In Shooting mode: Adjust shutter
speed, aperture value, Program
2
3
4
5
6
7
Shift settings, exposure value, or ISO
sensitivity in some shooting modes or
change the size of a focus area. (p. 177)
• In Playback mode: View thumbnails
or enlarge or reduce a photo. Open or
close a photo bundle in Playback mode.
Scan backward or forward through a
video.
MOBILE button
Select a Wi-Fi function.
Microphone
Hot-shoe
Speaker
Lens contacts
* Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the
lens contacts.
No. Name
Eyelet for camera strap
8
Internal antenna
* Avoid contact with the internal antenna while
9
using a wireless network.
Lens release button
10
Image sensor
* Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
image sensor.
Lens mount
Lens mount index
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Power switch
Shutter button
AEL button (p. 117)
• In Shooting mode: Lock the adjusted
exposure value or focus or perform the
assigned function.
• In Playback mode: Protect the selected
le.
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10
9
8
No. Name
Command dial 2
• In the Menu screen: Move to a desired
menu item.
• In the Smart panel: Move to a desired
option.
• In Shooting mode: Adjust shutter
1
speed, aperture value, Program
Shift settings, exposure value, or ISO
sensitivity in some shooting modes or
move the focus area. (p. 177)
• In Playback mode: View the previous
or next le. Scan backward or forward
through a video.
No. Name
Video recording button
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
EV button
• Press and hold the button, and then
3
4
5
6
scroll command dial 1 to adjust the
exposure value. (p. 115)
• Perform the assigned function. (p. 176)
f button
• When capturing a photo: Access the
Smart panel to ne-tune settings.
• When recording a video: Switch
between AF and MF.
o button
• In the Menu screen: Save the selected
options.
• In Shooting mode: Allows you to select
a focus area manually in some shooting
modes.
Navigation button
• In Shooting mode
- D: Change the information on the
display.
- I: Select an ISO value.
- C: Select a shooting method or set the
timer.
- F: Select an AF mode.
• In other situations
Move up, down, left, right, respectively.
No. Name
Delete/Custom button
• In Shooting mode: Switch to Video
7
8
9
10
recording standby mode or perform the
assigned function. (p. 174)
• In Playback mode: Delete les.
Playback button
Enter Playback mode to view pictures or
videos.
Status lamp
Indicates the status of the camera.
• Blinking: When saving a photo,
shooting a video, sending data to a
computer, connecting to WLAN, or
sending a photo.
• Steady: When there is no data transfer,
when data transfer to a computer is
complete, or charging the battery.
m button
Access options or menus.
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6
5
4
2
3
No. Name
Battery chamber/Memory card cover
1
Tripod mount
2
NFC tag
3
USB and shutter release port
Connect the camera to a computer or shutter release. Use a shutter release cable with a tripod
4
1
to minimize camera movement.
HDMI port
5
Touch screen
• To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. (p. 14, 33)
6
• Touch the screen to select a menu or an option. (p. 40)
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Using the display
Touch .
3
You can take a self-portrait while looking at yourself in the display by
ipping the display up.
Using the Self Shot mode
When you enable the Auto Self Shot option (p. 178), ipping the display
upward activates Auto Self Shot mode.
In Self Shot mode, the timer (2 seconds), one-touch shot, face detection,
and beauty face functions are automatically activated.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ d ĺ Auto Self Shot ĺ On.
1
Flip the display upward.
2
Drag the slider or touch the +/- icons to adjust Face Retouch.
4
Press [o] or touch Set.
5
Touch the frame area on the display or press [Shutter].
6
•
After 2 seconds, the camera automatically releases the shutter.
•
If you ip the display to capture a self-portrait, the captured image will be
ipped horizontally. Press [m]
activate or deactivate the function.
•
To deactivate Self Shot mode, touch . The camera can switch Self Shot
mode to the previous mode (ipping down).
•
The camera will automatically set the ISO sensitivity.
•
You cannot adjust the desired shutter speed and aperture value.
•
Keep the display closed when the camera is not in use.
•
Tilt the display only within the angle allowed. Failing to do so may damage
your camera.
•
Be careful not to damage the display when tilting it.
•
If you have ipped the display upwards and you are not holding the camera by
hand, do not rest the camera on a table, fence, etc. to steady it. Instead, use a
tripod. Otherwise, you can damage your camera.
•
Do not ip the display up when an external ash is mounted on the camera.
Otherwise, you may damage your camera.
ĺ
b ĺ Save as Flipped ĺ On to
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Inserting the battery and memory card
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the
camera.
Insert the memory card with the goldcolored contacts facing up.
Memory card
Insert the battery with the Samsung logo
facing up.
Removing the battery and memory card
Battery lock
Slide the lock up to release the battery.
Rechargeable battery
Push the card gently until it disengages
from the camera, and then pull it out of
the slot.
Memory card
Rechargeable battery
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Using the memory card adapter
To use micro memory cards with this camera, a PC, or a memory card
reader, insert the card into an adapter.
While the status lamp of the camera is blinking, do not remove the memory card
or battery. Doing so may damage the data stored on the memory card or your
camera.
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Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Before you use the camera for the rst time, you must charge the battery.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the
other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter.
Status lamp
• Red light on: Charging
• Green light on: Fully charged
• Red light blinking: Charging error
•
Charge the battery while the camera is turned o.
•
Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you use
another AC adapter, the camera battery may not charge or work properly.
Turning on your camera
Set the Power switch to ON.
•
To turn your camera o, set the Power switch to OFF.
•
The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the
rst time. (p. 37)
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Performing the initial setup
When you turn on your camera for the rst time, the initial setup screen
appears. The language is preset for the country or region where the
camera is sold. You can change the language as desired. You can also select
an item by touching it on the screen.
Press [I] to select Time Zone, and then press [o].
1
Press [D/I] to select a time zone, and then press [o].
2
Back
Time Zone
[GMT +00:00] London
[GMT -01:00] Cape Verde
[GMT -02:00] Mid-Atlantic
[GMT -03:00] Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo
[GMT -03:30] Newfoundland
Press [I] to select Date Settings, and then press [o].
3
Press [C/F] to select an item (Year/Month/Day).
4
Press [D/I] to set the option, and then press [o].
5
Back Set
Date Settings
Month
•
The screen may dier depending on the language you selected.
Press [I] to select Time Settings, and then press [o].
6
Press [C/F] to select an item (Hour/Minute/Summer time).
7
Day
Year
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Press [D/I] to set the option, and then press [o].
8
Back Set
Time Settings
DSTHour Min
Press [I] to select Date Type, and then press [o].
9
Press [D/I] to select a date type, and then press [o].
10
Back
Language
Time Zone
Date Settingss
Time Settingss
Date Type
Date Type
YYYY/MM/DD
MM/DD/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
English
London
Press [I] to select Time Type, and then press [o].
11
Press [D/I] to select a time type, and then press [o].
12
Back
Time Zone
Date Settings
Time Settings
Date Type
Time Type
Press [m] to nish the initial setup.
13
Time Type
12H
24H
London
01/01/2015
10:00 AM
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Selecting functions (options)
Using buttons and dials
Use one of the following methods to select an option:
•
Scroll command dial 1, and then press [o].
•
Scroll command dial 2, and then press [o].
•
Press [D/I/C/F], and then press [o].
Using custom buttons and dials
Assign various buttons and dials to launch your favorite functions.
Functions can be assigned to the following buttons and dials: Custom
button, AEL button, EV button, and command dials 1 and 2.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ d ĺ Key Mapping.
1
Select a button from the list.
2
Select a function.
3
•
You can change the assigned functions of each button to a desired
function.
Press [m] to move to the previous screen.
4
Set shooting options by using the custom buttons, and then
5
capture a photo.
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Selecting by touch
Do not use sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. You can
damage the screen.
Dragging: Touch and hold an area on
the screen, and then drag your nger.
Touching: Touch an icon to select a
menu or an option.
Flicking: Gently ick your nger
across the screen.
•
When you touch or drag the screen, discolorations may occur. This is not a
malfunction, but a characteristic of the touch screen. Touch or drag lightly to
minimize the discolorations.
•
The touch screen may not work properly if you use the camera in extremely
humid environments.
•
The touch screen may not work properly if you apply screen protection lm
or other accessories to the screen.
•
Depending on the viewing angle, the screen may appear dim. Adjust the
brightness or viewing angle to improve the resolution.
Using m
Press [m] or touch on the screen, and then change shooting
options or settings.
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode
Rotate the mode dial to P.
1
Press [m] or touch .
2
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Scroll command dial 1 or press [D/I] to move to b, and
3
then press [o].
•
You can also touch b on the screen.
Scroll command dial 2 or press [D/I] to move to Photo
4
Size, and then press [o].
•
You can also drag the option list, and then touch an option.
Back
Photo Size
Quality
ISO
ISO Customizing
Minimum Shutter Speed
Scroll command dial 2 or press [D/I] to move to an
5
option, and then press [o].
•
You can also drag the option list, and then touch an option.
•
Press [m] or touch Back to go back to the previous menu.
Back
Photo Size
Photo Size
Quality
ISO
ISO Customizing
Minimum Shutter Speed
Press [m] or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode.
6
You can press [m] or touch on the screen to change shooting options
even in Video recording standby mode.
(3:2) (6480 X 4320)
(3:2) (4560 X 3040)
(3:2) (3264 X 2176)
(3:2) (2112 X 1408)
(16:9) (6480 X 3648)
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Using the smart panel
Press [f] or touch on the screen to access some functions such as
Exposure, ISO, and White Balance.
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode
Rotate the mode dial to P.
1
Press [f] or touch .
2
•
You can also select an option by touching it.
Key MappingBack
EV : 0.0
Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 or press [C/F] to
4
Adjust
You can adjust some options by
dragging them.
adjust the exposure value, and then press [o].
•
You can also drag the dial on the screen, and then touch Set to
adjust the option.
Back
Set
Scroll command dial 2 or press [D/I/C/F] to move to
3
EV, and then press [o].
•
You can directly select an option by scrolling command dial 1
without having to press [o].
EV
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Using iFn
Press [i-Function] on an i-Function lens to manually select and adjust
shutter speed, aperture value, exposure value, ISO sensitivity, and White
Balance on the lens.
Select an option.
0.0
AWB
Adjust an option value.
Using the iFn standard function
When you use [i-Function] on an i-Function lens, you can manually select
and adjust shutter speed, aperture value, exposure value, ISO sensitivity,
and White Balance on the lens. You can also use the intelli-Zoom function.
Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
1
Press [m] ĺ d ĺ iFn Setting ĺ iFn Standard.
2
Press [m] to return to Shooting mode.
3
Press [i-Function] on the lens to select a setting.
4
•
To select items to appear, press [m] ĺ d ĺ iFn Setting ĺ
ĺ
touch iFn Standard
select an item.
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•
You can also press [i-Function], and then press [D/I] or drag
the screen to select a setting.
Option Description
Aperture
Shutter Speed
EV
Adjust the aperture value.
Adjust the shutter speed.
Adjust the exposure value.
Adjust the focus ring to select an option.
5
•
You can also scroll command dial 2 or drag the screen to select an
option.
Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to
6
capture the photo.
ISO
White Balance
intelli-Zoom
Adjust the ISO sensitivity.
Select a White Balance option.
Zoom in on a subject with less degradation of
photo quality than the Digital zoom. However, the
photo resolution or size may change compared to
when you zoom in by rotating the zoom ring.
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Available options
Shooting mode PASM3D
Aperture
Shutter Speed
EV
ISO
White Balance
intelli-Zoom
•
This function is not available when you attach a 3D lens and set 3D Auto
mode in 3D mode.
•
intelli-Zoom is not available when you capture photos in the RAW le format.
•
intelli-Zoom is deactivated when you capture photos continuously.
•
intelli-Zoom is deactivated when you record videos by pressing the video
recording button.
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Using the iFn plus function
On an i-Function lens, press [i-Function], and then press [a] or [B]
on the camera. You can assign functions to selected buttons or open the
i-Functions settings menu.
E.g. Assigning the photo quality function to the AEL button
Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
1
Press [m] ĺ d ĺ iFn Setting.
2
Touch iFn Plus, and then select AEL ĺ Quality.
3
Press [m] to return to Shooting mode.
4
Press [i-Function] on an i-Function lens, and then press [a]
5
on the camera.
Select a photo quality option.
6
Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to
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Display icons
In Shooting mode
Capturing photos
1. Shooting information
Icon Description
Shooting mode
Current date
Current time
Bluetooth on
Focal length*
Notication panel bar (Touch)
Overheating warning
indicator
Memory card not inserted**
Auto exposure lock (p. 117)
Auto focus lock (p. 117)
Flash intensity lock (p. 110)
Available number of photos
Auto focus frame
Spot metering area
• : Fully charged
• : Partially charged
• (Red): Empty (recharge
the battery)
• : Charging
Icon Description
Camera shake
Manual focus scale
Level gauge (p. 49)
Histogram (p. 116)
Focus
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure adjustment value
Exposure level display
ISO sensitivity (p. 80)
* This icon appears when you attach the Power Zoom lens.
** Photos that were captured without inserting a memory
card cannot be transferred to a memory card or a computer.
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2. Shooting options
Icon Description
Photo size
RAW le
Drive mode
Flash (p. 106)
Flash intensity adjustment
Metering (p. 111)
AF mode (p. 87)
Focus area
Icon Description
Face detection
White Balance (p. 83)
White Balance micro adjustment
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) (p. 99)
intelli-zoom on
intelli-zoom ratio
Dynamic Range (p. 114)
3. Shooting options (Touch)
Icon Description
Change Smart mode*
Save a custom mode
Quick Transfer (p. 149)
Touch AF options
Shooting options
Smart panel
* This icon appears only when you select Smart mode.
The icons displayed will change according to the
mode you select or the options you set.
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Recording videos
1. Shooting information
Icon Description
Shooting mode
Switch between AF and MF.
(Touch)
Switch between Single AF and
Continuous AF. (Touch)
Touch AF option (Touch)
Current recording time/
Available recording time
Fast/Slow Movie (p. 122)
Playback time after applying the
Fast/Slow Movie feature
Overheating warning indicator
Icon Description
• : Fully charged
• : Partially charged
• (Red): Empty (recharge
the battery)
• : Charging
Zoom indicator*
Exposure value
ISO sensitivity (p. 80)
Video sound level
* This icon appears when you attach the Power Zoom lens.
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2. Shooting options
Icon Description
Video size
Metering (p. 111)
AF mode (p. 87)
White Balance (p. 83)
White Balance micro adjustment
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) (p. 99)
Icon Description
Fader (p. 123)
Fast/Slow Movie (p. 122)
Voice recording o (p. 124)
Zoom button*
* This icon appears when you attach the Power Zoom lens.
The icons displayed will change according to the
mode you select or the options you set.
About the level gauge
The level gauge helps you align the camera with
the horizontal and vertical lines on the display.
If the level gauge is not level, calibrate the level
gauge using the Horizontal Calibration function.
(p. 180)
Vertical
Horizontal
Ÿ
Level
Ÿ
Not level
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In Playback mode
Viewing photos
Mode
F No
Shutter
ISO
Metering
Flash
Focal Length
White Balance
EV
Folder number-File number
Icon Description
m
Photo Size
Date and Time
Color Space
Information
View image thumbnails. (Touch)
Current le/The total number of les
Notication panel bar (Touch)
Send photos via email. (Touch)
Share les with other devices. (Touch)
Playback/Editing/Setting menu (Touch)
RAW le
3D le
Protected le
No. Description
Captured photo
1
RGB histogram (p. 116)
2
Shooting mode, Metering, Flash,
White Balance, Aperture value,
Shutter speed, ISO, Focal length,
3
Exposure value, Photo size,
Folder number-File number, Date
1
Playing videos
Stop Capture
2
3
Icon Description
Playback speed
Current playback time
Video length
Fast/Slow Movie
View previous le/Scan backward.
(Each time you touch the scan
backward icon, you change the scan
speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.)
Pause or resume playback.
View next le/Scan forward. (Each time
you touch the scan forward icon, you
change the scan speed in this order:
2X, 4X, 8X.)
Basic Exif information
Adjust the volume or mute the sound.
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Changing the information displayed
Press [D] repeatedly to change the display type.
Mode Display type
• Basic shooting information + Shooting option buttons +
Current shooting options information
• Basic shooting information (Shooting mode, Shutter
speed, Aperture value, Exposure value, ISO sensitivity, etc.)
• Basic shooting information + Shooting option buttons
Shooting
Playback
(MENU, Fn, Quick Transfer, Touch AF, Custom mode save)
+ Current shooting options information (Photo size, Drive
mode, Flash, Metering, AF mode, etc.) + Histogram
• Basic shooting information + Shooting option buttons +
Current shooting options information + Level gauge
• No information (when connected to an HDMI-supported
TV or monitor)
• Basic information
• Display all information about the current le.
• Display all information about the current le including
RGB histogram.
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Viewing the notication panel
Touch at the top of the display to open the notication panel. You
can adjust the display brightness or view the current date and time,
battery life, and data storage information. You can also view the status of
a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection and enable or disable it. If a new version
of the camera’s rmware is available, when the camera is connected to a
Wi-Fi network, the notication panel bar blinks and a notication appears
at the upper right corner of the notication panel. Touch the bottom of the
notication panel or press [m] or [f] to close it.
Display Brightness
Storage & Battery Level
Storage
10 shot(s)
Connection Status
Bluetooth
New Firmware
Auto
Battery Level
Wi-Fi Network
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Lenses
You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your NX series
camera.
Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your needs
and preferences.
Lens layout
SAMSUNG 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens (example)
1
2
3
4
5
6
No. Description
i-Function button (p. 43)
1
Lens mount index
2
Focus ring (p. 96)
• Rotate the focus ring to adjust the zoom setting when using the
3
auto focus function.
Lens
4
Zoom button
5
• Press the zoom button to adjust the zoom ratio.
Lens contacts*
6
* Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the lens contacts.
When not using the lens, attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect
the lens from dust and scratches.
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SAMSUNG 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens (example)
1
2
6
3
5
4
No. Description
Lens mount index
1
Zoom lock switch
2
Lens
3
Focus ring (p. 96)
4
Locking or unlocking the lens
7
To lock the lens, slide the zoom lock switch away from the camera body,
hold it in place, and then rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration.
i-Function button (p. 43)
5
Zoom ring
6
Lens contacts*
7
* Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the lens contacts.
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To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration until
you hear the click.
You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked.
NX 50-150mm F2.8 S ED OIS lens (example)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
No. Description
Focus ring (p. 96)
1
Lens hood mount index
2
i-Function button (p. 43)
3
AF/MF switch
4
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Custom Focus Range Limiter switch
5
OIS switch
6
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No. Description
Zoom ring
7
Tripod ring
8
Lens mount index
9
Lens contacts*
10
Tripod ring locking dial
11
Tripod collar connection
12
Tripod connection
13
Tripod mount collar lock dial
14
* Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the lens contacts.
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function
You can adjust the focus quickly and precisely by setting the range for the
focus distance.
Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to SET.
1
Set a focus range.
2
Current focus distance
Minimum focus distance
Scroll command dial 2 to adjust
the focus range.
The illustration above may dier from the actual screen on your camera.
Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to CUSTOM and
3
Maximum focus distance
Scroll command dial 1 to adjust
the focus range.
capture a photo.
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Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify.
SAMSUNG 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example)
1
2345
No. Description
Aperture value
A range of supported aperture values. For example, 1:3.5–6.3 means
1
the aperture range is 3.5 to 6.3.
Focal length
The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point (in
millimeters). This gure is expressed in a range: the minimum focal
2
length to the maximum focal length of the lens.
Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject
is magnied. Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view.
ED
ED stands for Extra-low Dispersion. Extra-low dispersion glass is
3
eective in minimizing chromatic aberration (a distortion that occurs
when a lens fails to focus all colors to the same convergence point).
OIS (Anti-Shake) (p. 99)
Optical Image Stabilization. Lenses with this feature can detect
4
camera shake and eectively cancel out the movement inside the
camera.
Ø
The lens diameter. When you attach a lter to the lens, make sure that
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the diameters of the lens and the lter are the same.
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Accessories
You can use an external ash that can help you capture better photos.
For more information about optional accessories, refer to the manual for
each accessory.
•
The illustrations may dier from the actual items.
•
You can purchase Samsung-approved accessories at a retailer or a Samsung
service center. Samsung is not responsible for damage caused by using
another manufacturer’s accessories.
External ash layout
SEF8A (example)
No. Description
AF-assist light
1
Hot-shoe fastening dial
2
Hot-shoe connection
3
1
2
3
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Connecting the external ash
Mount the ash by sliding it into the hot-shoe.
1
Lock the ash into place by turning the hot-shoe fastening dial
2
clockwise.
Lift up the ash for use.
3
•
You can capture a photo with a ash that is not fully charged, but it is
recommended to use a fully charged ash.
•
The available options may dier depending on the shooting mode.
•
When you use Red-eye correction, there is an interval between two bursts of
the ash. Do not move until the ash res a second time.
•
SEF8A may not be compatible with other NX series cameras.
•
For more details about optional ashes, refer to the user manual for the ash.
Use only Samsung-approved ashes. Using incompatible ashes may damage
your camera.
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Shooting modes
Two simple shooting modes—Auto and Smart mode—help you capture
photos with numerous automatic settings. Additional modes allow for
greater customization of settings.
Icon Description
t
i
Auto mode (p. 60)
Program mode (p. 62)
P
Aperture Priority mode (p. 64)
A
Shutter Priority mode (p. 65)
S
Manual mode (p. 66)
M
Custom mode (p. 67)
T
Samsung Auto Shot mode (p. 69)
Smart mode (p. 71)
s
t Auto mode
In Auto mode, the camera recognizes surrounding conditions and
automatically adjusts factors that contribute to exposure, including
shutter speed, aperture value, metering, White Balance, and exposure
compensation. As the camera controls most of the functions, some
shooting functions are limited. This mode is useful for capturing quick
snapshots with the least amount of adjustment.
Rotate the mode dial to t.
1
Align your subject in the frame.
2
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Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
3
•
The camera selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears on
the screen.
Recognizable scenes
Icon Description
Landscapes
Scenes with bright white backgrounds
Landscapes at night
Portraits at night
Landscapes with backlighting
Portraits with backlighting
Portraits
Close-up photos of objects
Close-up photos of text
Icon Description
Sunsets
Indoors, dark
Partially lit
Close-up with spot lighting
Portraits with spot lighting
Blue skies
Forested areas typically consist of green-colored subjects
Close-up photos of colorful subjects
Shooting in the dark when the camera is stabilized on a tripod and
the subject does not move for a period of time.
Actively moving subjects
Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
4
•
The camera may select dierent scenes and adjust settings dierently, even
when you aim at the same subject. Scene selection depends on external
factors, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject.
•
If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the
default settings for the Auto mode.
•
Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode
depending on the subject’s position or lighting.
•
Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the tripod mode ( ) if
the subject is moving.
•
The camera consumes more battery power, because it changes settings often
to select appropriate scenes.
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P Program mode
Rotate the mode dial to P.
1
The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture value so that
an optimal exposure value can be achieved.
This mode is useful when you want to capture shots of constant exposure
while being able to adjust other settings.
Set the desired options.
2
Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to
3
capture the photo.
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Program Shift
The Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture
value while the camera maintains the same exposure. When you scroll
command dial 1 or command dial 2 to the left, the shutter speed decreases
and the aperture value increases. When you scroll command dial 1 or
command dial 2 to the right, the shutter speed increases and the aperture
value decreases.
Direction Adjustable item
Shutter speed decreases and aperture value increases.
Shutter speed increases and aperture value decreases.
Minimum shutter speed
Set a minimum shutter speed. However, if the camera cannot achieve an
optimal exposure value because the Auto ISO Range function cannot set a
higher ISO sensitivity value, then the camera will use a lower shutter speed
than the minimum shutter speed you selected.
To set the minimum
shutter speed,
•
If you select Auto (link to focal length), the camera will automatically set a
minimum shutter speed based on the lens’ focal length. Scroll to Auto (link
to focal length), and then press [F] to decrease or increase the minimum
shutter speed.
•
This feature is available only when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto.
•
This feature is available only in Program or Aperture Priority mode.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ Minimum Shutter
Speed
ĺ
an option.
You can also assign other functions to command dials 1 and 2. (p. 177)
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A Aperture Priority mode
Rotate the mode dial to A.
1
In Aperture Priority mode, the camera automatically calculates shutter
speed according to the aperture value you choose.
You can adjust the depth of eld (DOF) by changing the aperture value.
This mode is useful for taking portraits, owers, or landscape shots.
Large Depth of Field Small Depth of Field
Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to adjust the
2
aperture value.
•
You can also assign other functions to command dials 1 and 2.
(p. 177)
•
You can also adjust the aperture value by pressing [f], moving to
the aperture value, and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging
your nger on the screen.
Set the desired options.
3
Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to
4
capture the photo.
•
In low-light settings, you may need to increase the ISO sensitivity to prevent
blurred photos.
•
To set the minimum shutter speed, in Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ
Minimum Shutter Speed
ĺ
an option.
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S Shutter Priority mode
Rotate the mode dial to S.
1
In Shutter Priority mode, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture
value according to the shutter speed you choose. This mode is useful for
capturing photos of fast-moving subjects or for creating tracer eects in a
photo.
For example, set the shutter speed to over 1/500 s to freeze the subject. To
make the subject appear blurred set the shutter speed to below 1/30 s.
Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed
Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to adjust the shutter
2
speed.
•
You can also assign other functions to command dials 1 and 2.
(p. 177)
•
You can also adjust the shutter speed by pressing [f], moving to
the shutter speed, and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging
your nger on the screen.
Set the desired options.
3
Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to
4
capture the photo.
To compensate for the reduced amount of light allowed by fast shutter speeds,
open the aperture and let in more light. If your photos are still too dark, increase
the ISO value.
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M Manual mode
Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value
manually. In this mode, you can fully control the exposure of your photos.
This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments, such as a studio,
or when it is necessary to ne-tune camera settings. The Manual mode is
also recommended for shooting night scenes or reworks.
Rotate the mode dial to M.
1
Scroll command dials 1 and 2 to adjust the shutter speed and
2
aperture value, respectively.
•
You can also assign other functions to command dials 1 and 2.
(p. 177)
•
You can also adjust the shutter speed or the aperture value by
pressing [f], moving to the shutter speed or the aperture value,
and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging your nger on the
screen.
Set the desired options.
3
Using the Bulb function
Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky. While you
press and hold [Shutter], the shutter remains open so you can create
moving light eects. To close the shutter, release [Shutter].
To use the Bulb
function,
•
If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time, image noise
may increase.
•
Drive options, ash, and One Touch Shot cannot be used with the Bulb
function.
•
The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode.
•
Use a tripod and shutter release to prevent your camera from shaking.
•
The longer you open the shutter, the longer it takes to save a photo. Do not
turn the camera o while the camera saves a photo.
•
To use this function for an extended period, make sure the battery is fully
charged.
Completely scroll command dial 1 to the left to Bulb ĺ press
and hold [Shutter] for the desired time.
Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to
4
capture the photo.
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T Custom mode
Verify the shooting options, and then select Save or Save as.
4
Custom mode lets you create your own shooting modes by customizing
options and saving them. Save frequently used option settings as a named
Custom Mode, and then use it as your own shooting mode customized for
the shooting environment. Use custom mode when you capture photos
in various environments, you have preferred shooting settings, or you
frequently use preset options in certain conditions.
Saving custom modes
Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or T.
1
Set shooting options.
2
Press [m], and then select d ĺ Manage Custom Mode ĺ
3
Save.
•
You can also save a custom mode by touching or ĺ Save on
the screen.
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name for the mode.
5
(p. 156)
Press [o] to save the mode name.
6
Capture a representative photo for the mode to save.
7
Select Save.
8
You can save up to 40 custom modes.
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Downloading custom modes
You can download various shooting settings (lm) to a smart phone and
share them with the camera. (p. 151)
Connect the camera and a smart phone via Bluetooth.
1
On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager.
2
Select Pro Suggest Market.
3
Download a desired lm.
4
•
Downloaded lms are saved to the camera as custom modes.
•
The custom mode saved on the camera is automatically shared to a smart
phone when the camera and a smart phone are connected.
•
Some of the shooting settings (lm) may not be supported on the camera.
Selecting custom modes
Rotate the mode dial to T.
1
On a pop-up window, select Ye s ĺ a mode.
2
•
You can also press [m], and then select d ĺ Manage Custom
ĺ
Mode
•
You can also touch on the screen and select Open ĺ a mode.
•
If there are no custom modes saved, you can select a shooting
mode from a pop-up window on the camera, set shooting options,
and then save new custom modes.
Verify the shooting options, and then select OK.
3
Open ĺ a mode.
Deleting custom modes
Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or T.
1
Press [m], and then select d ĺ Manage Custom Mode ĺ
2
ĺ
Delete
Multiple Delete.
•
To delete all the saved custom modes, select Delete All, and then
select Ye s when the pop-up message appears.
Select a mode to delete, and then press [n].
3
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i Samsung Auto Shot mode
In Samsung Auto Shot, you can capture action photos, such as someone
hitting a baseball, making a jumpshot, or passing a preset point.
Rotate the mode dial to i.
1
Touch , , or , and then select Baseball, Jump Shot, or
2
Trap Shot.
Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
3
•
The camera takes photos continuously when it detects the subject‘s
movement.
•
Press [m] to stop capturing.
•
Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
•
In dark environments, the camera may not capture the movements of
subjects properly.
•
You can only select a 3:2 photo size.
When Jump Shot is selected
Focus on the subject and start capturing. The camera automatically takes
the photo when it detects the jumping subject at its highest point. You can
also select and focus on an area that you touch on the screen.
•
The camera may take the photo using the person jumping highest as a
reference when many people are jumping.
•
The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions:
-
The height of the subject is less than 50 % of the angle of view from the
vertical reference.
-
The jumping action is not suciently distinct to be recognized by the
camera.
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When Baseball is selected
The camera automatically takes the photo when it detects a ball at the
estimated hitting point that you set by positioning a vertical line on the
screen.
To position the hitting point, drag the vertical line on the screen, scroll
command dial 1 or 2.
To change the location of the batter and the ball, tap and drag the vertical
line to the batter‘s location facing the pitcher. You cannot drag the line into
the opaque area on the screen.
•
The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions:
-
When shooting outside of a ± 20° angle of view from a batter‘s side (in the
direction of a ball’s path).
-
When the estimated hitting point is outside of the selectable area.
-
If there is a net or fence between you and the subject.
•
The camera may take a photo even when it does not detect a ball, such as
when the subject is backlit, when you take photos indoors, or when you take
photos without using a tripod.
When Trap Shot is selected
The camera takes photos continuously when it detects the subject moving
in the direction of the arrow at the vertical line that you set on the screen.
To position the vertical line on the screen, drag the arrow icon on the
vertical line to the desired point, scroll command dial 1 or 2.
You can also touch the area on the screen where the subject is expected to
pass through or manually adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring after
half-pressing [Shutter].
•
When you select Trap Shot, the Direct Manual Focus (DMF) function is
automatically set.
•
When you select Trap Shot, the AF mode is set to Single AF and the AF area is
set to Selection AF.
•
The area where the subject is expected to pass through must be in focus.
•
You cannot drag the line into the opaque area of the screen.
•
Subjects that are moving in the same direction may not be detected properly
depending on the angle of view or the size of the subjects.
•
The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions:
-
When the size of the subject is too small.
-
When the subject is moving too quickly.
-
When there are moving objects in the background.
-
When you take photos in dark, indoor areas, such as an indoors sports
complex.
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s Smart mode
In Smart mode, you can capture photos with preset parameters when
shooting specic scenes, conditions, or eects.
Rotate the mode dial to s.
1
Select a scene.
2
Beauty Face
Switch to the grid view.
Drag to navigate options.
Option Description
Beauty Face
Landscape
Action Freeze
Rich Tones
Panorama
Waterfall
Multi Exposure
Silhouette
Sunset
Night
Fireworks
Light Trace
Capture a portrait with options to hide facial
imperfections.
Capture still-life scenes and landscapes.
Capture subjects moving at high speed.
Capture a photo with vibrant colors.
Capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo.
Capture scenes with waterfalls.
Capture multiple photos and overlap them to
create one photo.
Capture subjects as dark shapes against a light
background.
Capture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking
reds and yellows.
Capture a photo with less blurring and visual
noise.
Capture scenes with reworks.
Capture scenes with the light trailing in low-light
conditions.
Switch to the list view.
Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to
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capture.
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Capturing panoramic photos
In Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single
photo. Panorama mode captures and combines a series of photos to create
a panoramic image.
Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama.
1
Press and hold [Shutter] to start shooting.
2
With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the
3
direction you selected.
•
An arrow pointing in the direction of motion is displayed, and the
entire shooting image is displayed in the preview box.
•
When the scenes are aligned, the camera captures the next photo
automatically.
When you are nished, release [Shutter].
4
•
The camera will automatically save the shots into one photo.
•
If you release [Shutter] while shooting, the panoramic shooting
stops and photos that have been captured are saved.
•
The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured.
•
In Panorama mode, some shooting options are not available.
•
The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting composition or the
subject’s movement.
•
In Panorama mode, the camera may not capture the entire scene if you
stop moving the camera when the end of the scene appears in the camera’s
screen. To capture the entire scene, move your camera slightly beyond the
point where you want the scene to end.
•
For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the following:
-
moving the camera too quickly or too slowly
-
moving the camera too little to capture the next image
-
moving the camera at irregular speeds
-
shaking the camera
-
shooting in dark places
-
capturing moving subjects nearby
-
shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing
•
Photos taken are automatically saved, and shooting is stopped under the
following conditions:
-
If you change the shooting direction while shooting.
-
If you move the camera too rapidly.
-
If you do not move the camera.
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Recording a video
In Shooting mode, you can record 4K videos (up to 4096X2160) by
pressing
format. When you record a video at 640X480 (MJPEG), the video will
be saved in AVI format. To view HEVC les, you must have a device or
program with HEVC codecs installed. Sound is recorded via the camera’s
microphone.
You can set the exposure by adjusting the aperture value and shutter
speed for the mode you selected. When you use a lens that does not have
an AF/MF switch while recording a video, press [F] to select a desired
AF mode. If the lens has an AF/MF switch, set the switch according to the
selected focus mode. Set the switch to AF when you select Single AF or
Continuous AF. Set the switch to MF when you select Manual Focus.
Press [f] to switch between AF and MF while recording a video. Press
the AEL button to use the focus lock function (when the AFL function is
assigned to the AEL button).
Select Fader to fade a scene in or out. You can also select Voice, Wind Cut,
or other options. (p. 123)
While recording a video, touch
Touch AF, you can hold the camera‘s focus on a subject by touching the
subject on the screen. If you select Tracking AF, the focus tracks and
automatically focuses on your subject, even when the subject is moving or
when you change the picture composition.
(Video recording). (p. 192) The camera saves video in HEVC
to select a touch AF option. If you select
Set the desired options.
1
•
If [U] is set to Movie STBY, press [U] to enter the Video
recording standby mode.
•
In the Video recording standby mode, the video function stays on
after recording has nished. To return to Shooting mode, press
[Shutter].
Press (Video recording) to start recording.
2
•
Video recording may not be supported depending on the selected
shooting options.
Press (Video recording) again to stop.
3
•
High-eciency Video Coding (HEVC) is the latest video encoding format
established in 2013 collaboratively by ISO-IEC and ITU-T. Because this format
uses a high compression rate, more data can be saved in less memory space.
Depending on your computer‘s specications and interface, les may not
play at full resolution due to the high compression rate on some computers.
To view the le in HEVC format, you need a device or program with installed
HEVC codecs.
•
When recording 4K or UHD video, the angle of view becomes narrower.
(Eective angle of view: approx. 4K 1.68 times, UHD 1.77 times the focal
length)
•
If you have the image stabilizer option on when shooting a movie, the
camera may record the sound of the image stabilizer working.
•
When recording a video, the camera may record the sounds of the zoom or
other lens adjustments.
•
When using an optional video lens, the autofocus noise is not recorded.
•
If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie, the recording will be
interrupted. Do not change the lens while recording.
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•
You can set the ISO sensitivity up to ISO 6400 when recording a video.
•
If you change the shooting angle of the camera suddenly while shooting a
movie, the camera may not be able to record images accurately. Use a tripod
to minimize camera shake.
•
When formatting a memory card, always format using the camera. When
you format a memory card with a capacity of 32 GB or less on the camera,
the le system is changed to FAT32. When you format a memory card with a
capacity of 64 GB or more, the le system is changed to exFAT. If you format
on another camera or a PC, you can lose les on the card or cause a change in
the capacity of the card.
•
When using a memory card formatted as FAT32, the camera will automatically
stop recording when the size of a video exceeds 4 GB, even if the maximum
recording time has not been reached. Using a memory card formatted
as exFAT allows you to record a video for the maximum recording time,
regardless of the video‘s le size. The maximum recording time is 29 minutes
and 59 seconds.
(When you select 1920X1080 (60p/50p), the maximum recording time is 25
minutes. When you select 4096X2160, 3840X2160, or 640X480 (MJPEG), the
maximum recording time is 15 minutes.)
•
If you use a slow writing memory card, the recording of your movie can
be interrupted because the card cannot process data at the rate the video
is being shot. If this occurs, replace the card with a faster memory card or
reduce the video size (for example, from 1280X720 to 640X480).
•
When recording a UHD video, we recommend you use a memory card with a
write speed greater than 30 MB/sec.
•
When you press the video recording button, intelli-zoom turns o.
•
Videos can be darker than photos recorded at the same ISO sensitivity. If the
videos appear darker, adjust the ISO sensitivity.
•
When you record a video in P, A, or S mode, ISO is automatically set to Auto.
•
Touching the screen to select a focus area while recording with Continuous
AF switches the AF mode to Single AF.
•
The Focus Peaking function is not available when you select a resolution of
4096X2160 or 3840X2160.
•
If the camera overheats while recording, the overheating warning icon will
display on the screen. The camera will automatically save the video and stop
recording. Cool down the camera to continue recording.
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3D mode
You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens.
SAMSUNG 45mm F1.8 [T6] 2D/3D lens (example)
Set the 2D/3D switch on the lens to 3D, and then capture a photo or video
5 to 16.25 ft. (1.5–5 m) away from the subject.
•
3D mode is always on, regardless of the mode dial of the camera.
•
To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options
automatically depending on shooting conditions in 3D mode, press
[m]
ĺ
b ĺ 3D Auto mode ĺ On.
•
Available shooting options dier compared to other shooting modes.
•
You can select either the 5.9M (3232X1824) or 2.1M (1920X1080) photo size.
•
The video resolution is set to 1920X1080.
•
Videos recorded in 3D may be dark or playback may be jittery.
•
Shooting in low temperatures may result in color distortion in images and
may consume more battery power.
•
You may not be able to shoot properly in conditions below 8.5 LV/900 lux. For
best results, capture photos in places with sucient light.
•
When you photograph objects that contain polarizing material, such as
a display, sunglasses, or a polarizing lter, or use polarizing material with
your lens, the images may appear dark or the 3D eect may not be applied
properly.
•
Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
•
If you rotate or tilt the camera vertically while shooting, the 3D eect may not
be applied properly. Capture images with the camera in the normal position.
•
If you shoot in uorescent lighting or capture images displayed by projectors
or TVs, the images may appear black due to the icker eect.
•
In 3D mode, the Enlarge x8 option of MF Assist may not be available.
•
The camera’s display shows 3D videos only in 2D.
•
Photos captured with the 3D function are saved in JPEG (2D) and MPO (3D)
formats. On your camera’s display, you can view only JPEG les.
•
To view 3D les, connect your camera to a 3D TV or 3D monitor with an
optional HDMI cable. While viewing, wear proper 3D glasses.
•
You cannot use the ash in 3D mode.
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Available functions by shooting mode
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2.
You can press shortcut buttons to access selected functions as noted.
Function Available in Shortcut
Framing Mode (p. 115)
Photo Size (p. 78)
Quality (p. 79)
ISO (p. 80)
OLED Color (p. 82)
White Balance (p. 83)
Picture Wizard (p. 85)
Smart Filter (p. 86)
AF Mode (p. 87)
AF Area (p. 90)
Touch AF (p. 94)
P/A/S/M -
P/A/S/M/s*/t*/3D* -
P/A/S/M/s*-
P/A/S/Mf/I
P/A/S/M/s/t/3D -
P/A/S/Mf
P/A/S/Mf
P/A/S/M -
P/A/S/M/s*/t/3D* f/F
P/A/S/M/s* f
P/A/S/M/s*/t*/3D*-
Function Available in Shortcut
Focus Peaking (p. 98)
OIS (Anti-Shake) (p. 99)
Drive (Single/Continuous/
Burst/Timer/Bracketing)
(p. 100)
Interval Capture (p. 105)
Flash (p. 106)
Metering (p. 111)
Link AE to AF Point (p. 113)
Dynamic Range (p. 114)
Exposure compensation
(p. 115)
Exposure/Focus lock (p. 117)
* Some functions are limited in these modes.
P/A/S/M/s/t -
P/A/S/M/s*/t -
P/A/S/M/s*/t*/3D* f/C
P/A/S/M -
P*/A*/S*/M*/s*/t* f
P/A/S/Mf
P/A/S/M -
P/A/S/M -
P/A/S/M/s* f
P/A/Sa
MF Assist (p. 96)
P/A/S/M/s/t/3D*-
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Shooting Functions
Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode.
You can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions.
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Size and Resolution
Photo size
As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more
pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen.
When you use a high resolution, the le size will also increase. Select a low
resolution for photos that will be displayed in a digital picture frame or
uploaded to the web.
To set the size,
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ Photo Size ĺ
an option.
Icon Size Recommended for
(3:2) 6480X4320* Printing on A0 paper.
(3:2) 4560X3040 Printing on A2 paper.
(3:2) 3264X2176 Printing on A3 paper.
(3:2) 2112X1408 Printing on A5 paper.
(16:9) 6480X3648
(16:9) 4608X2592
(16:9) 3328X1872
(16:9) 2048X1152
(1:1) 4320X4320 Printing a square photo on A2 paper.
(1:1) 3088X3088 Printing a square photo on A3 paper.
(1:1) 2160X2160 Printing a square photo on A4 paper.
(1:1) 1408X1408 Printing a square photo on A5 paper.
Printing on A0 paper or viewing on an
HDTV.
Printing on A2 paper or viewing on an
HDTV.
Printing on A4 paper or viewing on an
HDTV.
Printing on A5 paper or viewing on an
HDTV.
* Default
Available options may dier depending on shooting conditions.
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Quality
The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format.
Photos captured by a camera are often converted to the JPEG format and
stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time
of shooting. RAW les are not converted to the JPEG format and are stored
in the memory without any changes.
RAW les have the le extension “SRW“. To adjust and calibrate exposures,
White Balances, tones, contrasts, and colors of the RAW les, or to convert
them into JPEG or TIFF format, use the supplied Samsung RAW Converter
program.
As RAW les are very large, ensure there is enough space on the memory
card to save them in this format.
To set the quality,
Icon Format Description
JPEG
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ Quality ĺ
an option.
* Default
Super Fine*:
• Compressed for the best quality.
• Recommended for printing in large sizes.
Icon Format Description
Fine:
JPEG
JPEG
RAW
RAW+JPEG
RAW+JPEG
RAW+JPEG
Available options may dier depending on shooting conditions.
• Compressed for better quality.
• Recommended for printing in normal sizes.
Normal:
• Compressed for normal quality.
• Recommended for printing in small sizes or for
uploading to the web.
RAW:
• Save an unprocessed version of the photo.
• Recommended for editing after shooting.
RAW + S.Fine: Save a photo in both the JPEG
(S.Fine quality) and RAW format.
RAW + Fine: Save a photo in both the JPEG (Fine
quality) and RAW format.
RAW + Normal: Save a photo in both the JPEG
(Normal quality) and RAW format.
* Default
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ISO sensitivity
The ISO sensitivity value represents the sensitivity of a camera to light.
The larger the ISO value, the more sensitive the camera is to light.
Consequently, by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity value, you can capture
photos in dim or dark places at faster shutter speeds. However, this may
increase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo.
To set ISO sensitivity,
In Shooting mode, press [I] ĺ an option.
Examples
•
•
•
•
•
ISO 100 ISO 400
ISO 800 ISO 3200
You can also set the option by pressing [m] ĺ b ĺ ISO ĺ an option in
Shooting mode.
Increase the ISO value in places where ash use is prohibited. You can capture
a clear photo by setting a high ISO value without having to secure more light.
Use the Noise Reduction function to reduce the visual noise that can appear
on photos taken at high ISO values. (p. 171)
Available options may dier depending on the shooting conditions.
You can set the ISO sensitivity up to ISO 6400 when recording a video.
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Customizing ISO settings
Set to adjust ISO Step, Auto ISO Range, or ISO Expansion.
To customize ISO
settings,
Option Description
ISO Step
Auto ISO Range
ISO Expansion
You can select up to ISO 25600 when using Continuous Normal or up to
ISO 6400 when using Continuous High.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ ISO Customizing
ĺ
an option.
You can set the size of ISO sensitivity adjustments to
either 1/3 step or 1 step.
You can set the maximum ISO value the camera will
use to set each EV step when you set the ISO to Auto.
You can select ISO 51200.
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OLED Color
Set the camera to optimize colors for playback on OLED displays. An OLED
display has a wider color reproduction range than a liquid crystal display
and produces brighter, natural colors.
To set OLED Color,
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ OLED Color ĺ
an option.
Examples
Without OLED Color eect
With OLED Color eect
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White Balance
The White Balance function adjusts the color in photos to give them a
more natural appearance. You can use this function if color is aected by
the type and quality of the light source. For example, uorescent lamps
can give colors in a photo a bluish hue. To oset this eect, select a White
Balance option that adjusts the camera‘s settings for the light source. You
can also adjust the White Balance by manually adjusting the camera‘s
Color Temperature setting.
In addition, you can also customize the preset White Balance options so
that the colors of the photo match the actual scene under mixed lighting
conditions.
To set the White
Balance,
Icon Description
Auto WB*: Automatically adjust the white balance settings for the
light source.
Auto WB+Tungsten: Automatically adjust the white balance
settings for the light source except when shooting under
incandescent or halogen lamps. This option does not oset the
reddish hue of incandescent or tungsten bulbs.
Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day. This
option results in photos closest to the natural colors of the scene.
Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in
shadows. Photos captured on cloudy days tend to be more bluish
than on sunny days. This option osets that eect.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ White Balance ĺ
an option.
* Default
Icon Description
Fluorescent White: Select when shooting under a daylight
W
uorescent lamp with a white hue.
Fluorescent NW: Select when shooting under a daylight
N
uorescent lamp with a very white hue.
Fluorescent Daylight: Select when shooting under a daylight
D
uorescent lamp with a slightly bluish hue.
Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent
bulbs or halogen lamps. Incandescent tungsten bulbs tend to have
a reddish hue. This option osets that eect.
Flash WB: Select when using a ash.
Custom Set: Use your pre-dened settings. You can manually set
the White Balance by pressing [D], and then shooting a white
sheet of paper. Fill the spot metering circle with the paper and set
the White Balance.
Color Temperature: Manually adjust the color temperature of
the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degrees
Kelvin that indicates the specic type of light source. You can get a
warmer photo with a higher value, and a cooler photo with a lower
value. Press [D], and then adjust the color temperature.
Available options may dier depending on shooting conditions.
* Default
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Customizing preset White Balance options
You can also customize preset White Balance options.
To customize preset
options,
White Balance : Daylight
You can also touch an area on the screen.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ White Balance ĺ
an option
[D/I/C/F].
Back Set Reset
ĺ
[D] ĺ scroll command dials 1 or 2 or press
Examples
Auto WB Daylight
Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten
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Picture Wizard (photo styles)
Picture Wizard lets you apply dierent photo styles to your photo to create
various looks and emotional moods. You can also create and save your
own photo styles by adjusting color, saturation, sharpness, contrast, and
hue for each style.
There is no rule that determines which style is suitable in which conditions.
Experiment with dierent styles and nd your own settings.
Retro Cool Calm
To set a photo style,
Examples
Standard Classic Vivid
Portrait Landscape Forest
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ Picture Wizard ĺ
an option.
•
You can also adjust the value of the preset style settings. Select a Picture
Wizard option, press [D], and then adjust color, saturation, sharpness,
contrast, or hue.
•
To customize your own picture wizard, select , , or , and then
adjust the color, saturation, sharpness, and contrast.
•
You can use (Custom Pro) in T mode after you download the shooting
settings (lm) via a smart phone. (p. 68)
•
Picture Wizard options cannot be set with Smart Filter options at the same
time.
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Smart Filter
Smart Filter lets you apply special eects to your photos. You can select
various lter options to create special eects that are dicult to achieve
with normal lenses.
To set Smart Filter
options,
Option Description
O*
Vignetting
Miniature (H)
Miniature (V)
Watercolor
Red
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ Smart Filter ĺ
an option.
* Default
No eect
Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong
vignette eect of Lomo cameras.
Apply a tilt-shift eect to make the subject appear in
miniature. The top and bottom of the photo will be
blurred.
Apply a tilt-shift eect to make the subject appear in
miniature. The left and right of the photo will be blurred.
Apply a watercolor painting eect.
Desaturate all colors but red.
Option Description
Green
Blue
Yellow
•
•
Desaturate all colors but green.
Desaturate all colors but blue.
Desaturate all colors but yellow.
You cannot set Smart Filter options and Picture Wizard options at the same
time.
Available options may dier depending on the shooting conditions.
* Default
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AF mode
Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects.
You can select the appropriate focus mode for the subject: Single Auto
Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Active Auto Focus, or Manual Focus. The AF
function is activated when you press [Shutter] halfway. In the MF mode,
you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually.
In most cases, you can make the camera focus by selecting Single AF.
Fast moving subjects or subjects with small shading dierences in the
background are dicult to focus. Select an appropriate focusing mode for
such instances.
If your lens has an AF/MF switch, you must set the switch according to the
selected mode. Set the switch to AF when you select Single AF, Continuous
AF, or Active AF. Set the switch to MF when you select Manual Focus.
To set the auto focus
mode,
•
You can also set the option in Shooting mode by pressing [m] ĺ b ĺ
AF Mode
•
The available options may dier depending on the lens in use.
In Shooting mode, press [F] ĺ an option.
ĺ
an option.
When your lens has no AF/MF switch, press [F] to select a desired AF
mode.
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Single AF
Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press
[Shutter] halfway, the focus xes in the focus area. The area turns green
when the focus is achieved.
Continuous AF
While you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera continues to focus
automatically. This mode is recommended for shooting action.
•
Depending on the type of lens, auto focus results may dier when you
capture photos continuously using Continuous AF. Use an optional lens for
smooth auto focus operation. Select an optional lenses from the following:
-
SAMSUNG 16-50mm F2-2.8 S ED OIS
-
SAMSUNG 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
-
NX 50-150mm F2.8 S ED OIS
•
When using Continuous AF and Multi AF, press [o] to resize or move the
focus area while shooting. Use command dial 2 to move the focus area. Scroll
command dial 1 to resize the focus area. When you press [Shutter] halfway,
the camera focuses only on the set focus area. The focus area moves with the
subject after the focus is set correctly.
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Active AF
While you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera automatically detects the
subject‘s movements and switches between Single AF and Continuous
AF. It xes the focus on the subject when the subject gets far from the
camera (Single AF). It continues to focus automatically when the subject
gets closer to the camera (Continuous AF). This mode is recommended for
shooting subjects that are moving unpredictably.
Manual focus
You can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the lens.
The MF Assist function lets you easily bring a subject into focus. While you
are rotating the focus ring, the focus area is magnied. When you use the
Focus Peaking function, the color you selected appears on the focused
subject. This mode is recommended for shooting a subject similar in color
to the background, a night scene, or reworks.
This option is not available when the camera is recording a video.
If you use this function, you cannot set Touch AF, AF Area, Face Detection, and
Link AE to AF Point options.
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AF area
The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area.
Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are multiple
subjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. To prevent
unwanted subjects from being in focus, change the focus area so that
a desired subject is in focus. You can get a clearer and sharper photo by
selecting an appropriate focus area.
To set the auto focus
area,
•
Available options may dier depending on shooting conditions.
•
When the AF/MF switch is set to MF, you cannot change the AF area from the
shooting menu.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ AF Area ĺ
an option.
Selection AF
You can set the focus on an area you want. Apply an out-of-focus eect to
make the subject more distinguishable.
The focus on the photo below was repositioned and resized so that it ts
the subject’s face.
To resize or move the focus area, in Shooting mode, press [o]. Use command
dial 2 to move the focus area. Scroll command dial 1 to resize the focus area.
Saving Selection AF position
You can set the camera to remember the most recent AF position used by
Selection AF and Touch AF before turning the camera o.
To set this function,
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ Save Selection AF
Position
ĺ
an option.
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Zone AF
The camera focuses only on the area that you set. The focus area remains
locked on the set area even when the subject leaves the focus area. This
mode is recommended for when you want to x the focus on the specic
area.
To resize or move the focus area, in Shooting mode, press [o].
Multi AF
The camera displays a green rectangle in places where the focus is set
correctly. The photo is divided into two or more areas, and the camera
obtains focus points in each area. This mode is recommended for taking
photos of scenery.
When you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera displays the focus areas as
shown in the photo below.
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Face Detection
Use Face Detection options to capture a self portrait or a smiling face.
To use the face
detection function,
•
When your camera detects a face, it tracks the detected face automatically.
•
Depending on the Picture Wizard options, Face Detection may not be
eective.
•
When you set manual focus, Face Detection may not be available.
•
Face Detection may fail if:
-
the subject is too close or too far from the camera
-
it is too bright or too dark
-
the subject is not facing the camera
-
the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask
-
the subject’s facial expression changes drastically
-
the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable
•
When you set Face Detection options, the AF area is automatically set to Multi
AF.
•
Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, some shooting
options may not be available.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ Face Detection
ĺ
an option.
Normal
The camera focuses on human faces preferentially and can detect the faces
of up to 10 people. This setting is recommended for shooting a group of
people.
When you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera focuses on faces as shown
in the photo below. When you photograph a group of people, the camera
displays the white focus square on the nearest person’s face or on the face
of the person in the center of the screen. It displays gray squares on the
rest of the faces.
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Smile Shot
The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling
face.
When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect the smile more easily.
Wink Shot
The camera automatically releases the shutter 2 seconds after it detects a
winking face.
•
Wink for more than 1 second for better detection.
•
Wink detection may fail if:
-
the camera is below eye level
-
the subject appears dark due to backlighting
-
the subject is wearing glasses
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Touch AF
Select or focus on an area that you touch on the screen. Additionally, focus
on the subject and capture a photo by touching the screen.
To set Touch AF,
Available options may dier depending on the shooting conditions.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ Touch AF ĺ
an option.
Touch AF
Touch AF allows you to select and focus on the focus area that you touch
on the screen.
Tracking AF
Tracking AF allows you to track and automatically focus on your subject,
even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting
composition.
White frame: Your camera is
tracking the subject.
Green frame: Your subject is
in focus when you half-press
[Shutter].
AF Point
The focus area will correspond to the area you touch on the screen and the
focus will not be achieved.
Red frame: Your camera failed to
focus.
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•
If you do not select a focus area, the Auto Focus function does not work.
•
Tracking a subject may fail if:
-
The subject is too small.
-
The subject moves irregularly.
-
The subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place.
-
Colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same.
-
The subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds.
-
The camera shakes excessively.
-
You capture photos continuously.
•
When tracking fails, the feature will be reset.
•
If the camera fails to track the subject, the focus area will be reset.
•
If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to red and the focus
will be reset.
•
When you select Tracking AF, the AF mode is set to Continuous AF.
One Touch Shot
You can capture a photo with the touch of your nger. As you touch a
subject, the camera focuses on the subject automatically and captures a
photo.
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s
hooting Function
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Focus assist
Use various focus assist functions while focusing the camera automatically
or manually. Manual focus assist functions are available only with lenses
that support manual focus.
MF Assist
In the manual focus mode, you can enlarge the scene and easily adjust the
focus while rotating the focus ring.
To set the manual
focus assist,
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ MF Assist ĺ
an option.
Option Description
O
Enlarge x5*
Enlarge x8
Do not use the MF Assist function.
The focus area is magnied by 5 times when you rotate the
focus ring.
The focus area is magnied by 8 times when you rotate the
focus ring.
* Default
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DMF (Direct Manual Focus)
You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring after
achieving focus by half-pressing [Shutter].
To set the DMF
function,
Setting MF & DMF responsiveness
Set the focus ring’s response when you use manual focus or the DMF
function. If you select High, slight rotations of the focus ring will adjust the
focus. If you select Low, longer rotations of the focus ring will adjust the
focus.
To set MF
Responsiveness
options,
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ DMF ĺ
an option.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ MF
Responsiveness
ĺ
an option.
AF Release Priority
Set to capture a photo when focus is achieved, or to select accuracy
priority or shooting speed priority.
To set AF Release
Priority options,
Option Description
Focus*
Release
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ AF Release
Priority
ĺ
an option.
Capture a photo only when the focus is achieved.
You can set the priority either on focus accuracy or
shooting speed.
• Auto*: The camera automatically selects Accuracy
priority or Shooting speed priority.
• Accuracy priority: Sets accurate focus as the
priority. When you select the Continuous High
or Burst shooting method, the Accuracy priority
setting is applied only on the rst shot.
• Shooting speed priority: Sets the shooting speed
as the priority.
Capture a photo when you press [Shutter] even when
focus is not achieved.
* Default
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Focus Peaking
In the manual focus mode, the color you selected appears on the focused
subject to help you focus while rotating the focus ring.
To set Focus Peaking
options,
Option Description
Level
Color
Set a sensitivity for detecting the focused subject.
(O, High, Normal*, Low)
Set a color to appear on the focused subject.
(White*, Red, Green)
The Focus Peaking function is not available when you select a resolution of
4096X2160 or 3840X2160.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ Focus Peaking ĺ
an option.
* Default
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Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Use the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function to minimize camera
shake. OIS may not be available with some lenses.
Camera shake tends to occur in dark locations or when shooting indoors.
Under these conditions, the camera uses slower shutter speeds to increase
the amount of light it takes in, which can result in a blurry photo. You can
prevent this by using the OIS function.
If your lens has an OIS switch, you must set the switch to ON to use the OIS
function.
Without OIS correction With OIS correction
To set OIS options,
Icon Description
O: The OIS function is o.
Mode 1*: The OIS function is applied only when you full or half
press [Shutter].
Mode 2: The OIS function is on.
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ OIS (Anti-Shake)
ĺ
an option.
* Default
•
OIS may not function properly when:
-
You move your camera to follow a moving subject.
-
There is too much camera shake.
-
The shutter speed is slow (for example, when you select Night in
s mode).
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The battery is low.
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You capture a close-up shot.
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If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred by
the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when you use a
tripod.
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If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs, turn o
the camera, and then turn it on again.
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Use the OIS function only when needed because the function consumes
more battery power.
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To set an OIS option on the menu, set the OIS switch on your lens to ON.
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This option may not be available with some lenses.
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