Samsung NX3000 user manual Smart Auto mode

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My Camera > Shooting modes

t Smart Auto mode

In Smart 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.

1Rotate the mode dial to t.

2Align your subject in the frame.

3Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

•The camera selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears at the screen.

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Contents Page Copyright information Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Health and safety informationDo not handle your camera with wet hands Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightCamera or other equipment Use the battery only for its intended purposeAvoid interference with pacemakers Do not touch the flash while it fires Never use a damaged battery or memory cardDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fieldsDo not expose the lens to direct sunlight Check that the camera is operating properly before useAvoid interference with other electronic devices Use your camera in the normal positionIcons used in this manual Safety warnings and precautionsAdditional information Shutter buttonContents Shooting Functions 103 102106 105107 108148 147134 141156 155168 171Holding the camera Concepts in PhotographyApart, and keep your elbows pointed down Straight posture Smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture ApertureAperture value and the depth of field Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Aperture Shutter speedValue ISO sensitivityLook at these photos below and compare the changes Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspectiveWhat controls out-of-focus effects? DOF depends on aperture valueDOF depends on focal length Rule of Thirds DOF previewCompositions. Below are a few examples Flash Bounce Photography Flash guide numberManually. For Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0My Camera Getting started Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable batteryUnpacking Check your product box for the following itemsCamera layout 11 10 9 8 Insert a memory card and battery Using the Mobile buttonHdmi port USB portUsing the Self shot mode Using the displayFlip the display upward Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press ShutterSlide the lock up to release the battery Removing the battery and memory cardUsing the memory card adapter Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning on your cameraRed light blinking Charging error Turning on your cameraPerforming the initial setup Press m to finish the initial setup My Camera Performing the initial setupSelecting the photo size in P mode Using mSelecting functions options Rotate the navigation button or press D/I/C/F to move,Press m to switch to Shooting mode Using the Smart panelAdjust the exposure value in P mode Press m to go back to the previous menuAdjust the focus ring to select an option Using iFnAdjust the ISO sensitivity White Balance Select a White Balance optionWhite Balance Available optionsAperture Shutter Speed Capturing photos Shooting modeDisplay icons About the level gauge Recording videosPlaying videos Playback modeViewing photos Press D repeatedly to change the display type Changing the information displayedShooting PlaybackLens layout LensesFunction button p Lens mount index Focus ring Zoom button Lens contactsSamsung 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example Locking or unlocking the lensSamsung 16 mm F2.4 lens example Find out what the numbers on the lens signify Lens markingsAperture value Focal lengthLamp Hot shoe fastening dial Hot shoe connection AccessoriesExternal flash layout Lift up the flash for use Shooting modes Smart Auto mode Press Shutter to capture the photo Recognizable scenesProgram mode Minimum shutter speed Program ShiftAperture Priority mode Shutter Priority mode Using Framing Mode Manual modeTo use a bulb Using the Bulb functionRotate the mode dial to s Select a scene Smart modePress f to save the photo Using the Best Face modeWhen you are finished, release Shutter Panorama modePress Video recording again to stop Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, or sRecording a video My Camera Shooting modes For details about shooting functions, see Chapter Available functions by shooting modeShooting Functions Photo size Size and ResolutionCamera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format QualitySuper Fine FineExamples ISO sensitivityWhite Balance You can also customize preset White Balance options Picture Wizard photo styles Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually AF mode AF modeContinuous AF Single AFManual focus AF area function changes the positions of the focus area AF area AF areaSelection AF Red frame Your camera failed to focus Multi AFTracking AF Shooting Functions AF area Normal Face DetectionFace Winking face Smile Shot Wink ShotMF Assist MF Assist Adjust the focusAvailable on a lens that supports manual focus Off Do not use the MF Assist functionOptical Image Stabilization OIS Single Drive shooting methodBurst ContinuousAuto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket TimerPicture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket White Balance Bracketing WB BracketDepth Bracketing Clearly Flash FlashReducing the red-eye effect Adjusting the flash intensityWhen the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levels Multi Metering MeteringSpot Center-weightedMeasuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range Off Smart FilterVignetting MiniatureExposure compensation To adjust itIndicator ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lock Exposure lockWhen Video Out is set to PAL When Video Out is set to NtscVideo functions Movie sizeMulti Motion Movie qualitySet the Movie quality Set the playing speed of a videoVoice FaderPlayback/Editing Viewing photos 101Viewing image thumbnails Press yViewing files by category 102Viewing files as a folder Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a categoryProtecting files 103Deleting files Playback mode, scroll to a file Press m z Protect OnDeleting all files 104Deleting multiple files 105 Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Viewing a slide showView the slide show 106Auto rotating 107 Playing videosTrimming a video during playback Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press mCapturing an image during playback 108109 Editing photosRotating a photo Select Select an option110 Select Select an adjusting optionSelect → Select an option Change the size of a photo and save it as a new fileRetouching faces 111Applying Smart Filter effects 112Select , and then select an option Press o Press f to saveWireless network Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings114 Select an APManually setting the IP address Setting network optionsWi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press F 115Network connection tips 116Entering text 117Using NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam Using NFC features in Shooting modeUsing NFC features in Wi-Fi mode 118119 Saving files to a smart phone automaticallyShooting mode, select m b AutoShare On On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera AppCapture a photo 120Sending photos or videos to a smart phone Rotate the mode dial to B On the camera, select121 On the camera, select a sending option122 Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone123 Sending photos or videos to multiple smart phonesSelect the smart phone from the list 124125 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter releaseTouch to record a video and touch to stop a video 126127 Using the Home Monitor+Enter your Samsung account ID and password to log Touch to exit the Samsung Home Monitor+ application 128Start monitoring on your smart phone Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos129 Sending photos or videos to a PCSelect OK 130131 Using Samsung Link to view files132 Wireless network Using Samsung Link to view filesCamera settings menu 134 User settingsISO Customizing Noise ReductionYou can set up the options for each bracketing Bracket Settings135 DMF Direct Manual FocusColor Space 136SRGB Adobe RGBWhite Balance Set to adjust the White Balance Set to adjust ISO sensitivity137 Distortion CorrectYou can add or remove shooting information from the display 138User Display Key Mapping 139Live view NFC MobileLink/NFC Image Size140 Lens Button Speed SettingsGrid Line AF Lamp141 SettingLearn to configure your cameras settings 142 Ntsc Auto *, 1080i , 720p , 480p 143Hdmi Output File Number144 Connecting to external devices 146 View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsViewing files on an Hdtv Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Connecting the camera as a removable disk147 Transferring files to your Mac OS Disconnecting the camera for Windows148 149 Installing i-Launcher Using programs on a PCTurn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC 150Requirements for Windows OS Using Samsung i-Launcher151 152 Downloading the PC Auto Backup programRequirements for Mac OS Opening Samsung i-Launcher153 Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Appendix 155 Error messages156 Cleaning the cameraMaintaining the camera Using on beaches or shores Using or storing the camera157 Inappropriate places to use or store the cameraOther cautions Using the camera with caution in humid environments158 Supported memory card 159About memory card Memory card capacity 16020.0M 162 294 403 PhotoVideo 161Approx Battery specifications About the battery162 Use a memory card that meets the standard requirementsDisposal guidelines 163Low battery message Battery life164 PhotosProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage 165Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when166 167 Updating the firmware168 169 170 171 Camera specifications172 173 174 175 Without battery and memory card117.4 X 65.9 X 39.0 mm 40 C176 Glossary177 178 179 180 181 You can purchase the following optional items Optional accessories182 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Index183 Connect the flash Flash layout 184Mac Windows Capturing Options Recording ViewingPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product