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JARGON BUSTER

THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX

JARGON

BUSTER

Technical and photography terms explained...

I-FUNCTIONPress the i-Fn button on an i-Function lens for quick access to commonly used settings for the mode you are in, making selections via the focusing ring. You can view via the rear display or the electronic viewfinder (EVF).

MULTI-AREA AF The NX automatically selects the best place to focus on in the scene with green

66boxes in the rear display or EVF to show where focus is set.

SHUTTER-PRIORITY MODE This is a creative automatic mode that is used when you want more control over action subjects. Use a high shutter speed, such as 1/500sec, to capture moving subjects or a slower shutter speed, say 1/30sec, to induce movement blur and give a sense of speed. The rest of the settings are automatic.

LIGHT TRAILS Using a slow shutter speed and placing the camera on a solid surface or a tripod, you can create trails or lines of light that look very atmospheric and dramatic.

SOUND PICTURE MODE After you’ve taken a normal still image, a seven second sound clip is recorded alongside as a form of voice memo or ambience recording.

SELF-PORTRAIT AF Turning the camera around to shoot a self- portrait makes it tricky to check accurate focus. This focusing mode is automatically set for close-up (arm’s length) and when in focus you hear fast beeps and can take a picture.

UNDEREXPOSURE Camera meters work by measuring reflected light. With snow and beach scenes, both reflect more light than normal so the camera thinks it needs to reduce the exposure time and therefore underexposes the scene, making it look too dark. This mode takes this into account and corrects exposures accordingly.

TELEPHOTO ZOOM Your standard kit lens that comes with the NX will be a wide-angle, say from 20-50mm or from 18-55mm. A telephoto zoom lens has a greater magnification, say from 50-200mm, and can zoom in and fill the picture with objects at a distance.

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SCENICS & NATURE

From landscapes, to beach details and a walk in the park, read our relaxed and easy-going guide to shooting the flora & fauna around us with your NX

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Contents Pocket Guide Contents WelcomeBeginner Advanced Picture Wizard Menu HelpScene Modes DON’T Forget Sdhc CardsFunction DON’T Forget APERTURE-PRIORITY Mode ApertureShutter DON’T Forget Optical Image StabilizerISO DON’T Forget Auto ISODON’T Forget Four Focusing Options AutofocusExposure DON’T Forget Check Your ImageColour DON’T Forget Creative White BalanceFlash DON’T Forget 2ND Curtain FlashHOW to Find Them FiltersPress the Playback button Jargon Buster Technical and photography terms explainedBabies DON’T Forget Sound PicturesChildren DON’T Forget a Telephoto ZoomGroups DON’T Forget ADD a Little FlashParties DON’T Forget Auto + RED-EYEDON’T Forget Movie Mode WeddingsSports DAY DON’T Forget a Telephoto LensAT Home DON’T Forget 20MM or 30MM F/2 ‘PANCAKE’ LensesNighttime Your PET DON’T Forget Focus on the EyesHolidays & Travel Detailed so has a deep DOFTown DON’T Forget Smart FiltersBeach DON’T Forget to ADD FlashOn Safari DON’T Forget a Long Telephoto LensICE & Snow DON’T Forget USE FILL-IN Flash Night Life DON’T Forget GET Down LOWDON’T Forget USE Auto ISO Mode MarketsFunfairs DON’T Forget GET on the RideBoxes in the rear display or EVF to show where focus is set Scenics & NatureWalking DON’T Forget Landscape Picture WizardSunsets DON’T Forget Vivid Picture WizardPark DON’T Forget Interesting AnglesDON’T Forget a Polarising Filter Flowers DON’T Forget the WindWoods DON’T Forget 169 Image ShapeDON’T Forget Turn the Camera 90 Degrees You can do this by hand or use some form On when you pressPanoramas Across the scene horizontally or verticallyAccessories ShootingSamsung Flashguns Attach this clear filter toLenses 20mm Pancake18-55mm 30mm Pancake Close-up photography Should never leave your NX
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