Samsung NX3000 user manual Using the Bulb function, To use a bulb

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My Camera > Shooting modes

Using the Bulb function

Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky. During the interval between the first [Shutter] press and the second [Shutter] press, the shutter is left open so you can create moving light effects.

To use a bulb,

In Shooting mode, press [I] to select the shutter speed Completely rotate the navigation button counter-clockwise


to set the shutter speed to Bulb		Press [Shutter] to start
shooting	Press [Shutter] again to stop shooting.

•If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time, image noise may increase.

• Drive options and flash options cannot be used with the Bulb function.

•The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode.

•Use a tripod 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 off while the camera saves a photo.

•If you use this function for a long time, use a fully charged battery.

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Contents Page Copyright information Health and safety information Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your cameraDo not handle your camera with wet hands Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightUse the battery only for its intended purpose Avoid interference with pacemakersCamera or other equipment Never use a damaged battery or memory card Do not touch the flash while it firesDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fieldsCheck that the camera is operating properly before use Do not expose the lens to direct sunlightAvoid interference with other electronic devices Use your camera in the normal positionSafety warnings and precautions Icons used in this manualAdditional information Shutter buttonContents Shooting Functions 102 103105 106107 108147 148134 141155 156168 171Concepts in Photography Holding the cameraApart, and keep your elbows pointed down Straight posture Aperture Smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the apertureAperture value and the depth of field Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Shutter speed ApertureValue ISO sensitivityCorrelation between focal length, angle, and perspective Look at these photos below and compare the changesDOF depends on aperture value What controls out-of-focus effects?DOF depends on focal length DOF preview Rule of ThirdsCompositions. Below are a few examples Flash Flash guide number Bounce PhotographyManually. For Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0My Camera Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Getting startedUnpacking Check your product box for the following itemsCamera layout 11 10 9 8 Using the Mobile button Insert a memory card and batteryHdmi port USB portUsing the display Using the Self shot modeFlip the display upward Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press ShutterRemoving the battery and memory card Using the memory card adapterSlide the lock up to release the battery Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the batteryRed light blinking Charging error Turning on your cameraPerforming the initial setup My Camera Performing the initial setup Press m to finish the initial setupUsing m Selecting the photo size in P modeSelecting functions options Rotate the navigation button or press D/I/C/F to move,Using the Smart panel Press m to switch to Shooting modeAdjust the exposure value in P mode Press m to go back to the previous menuUsing iFn Adjust the focus ring to select an optionAdjust the ISO sensitivity White Balance Select a White Balance optionAvailable options Aperture Shutter SpeedWhite Balance Shooting mode Display iconsCapturing photos Recording videos About the level gaugePlayback mode Viewing photosPlaying videos Changing the information displayed Press D repeatedly to change the display typeShooting PlaybackLenses Lens layoutFunction button p Lens mount index Focus ring Zoom button Lens contactsLocking or unlocking the lens Samsung 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens exampleSamsung 16 mm F2.4 lens example Lens markings Find out what the numbers on the lens signifyAperture value Focal lengthAccessories External flash layoutLamp Hot shoe fastening dial Hot shoe connection Lift up the flash for use Shooting modes Smart Auto mode Recognizable scenes Press Shutter to capture the photoProgram mode Program Shift Minimum shutter speedAperture Priority mode Shutter Priority mode Manual mode Using Framing ModeUsing the Bulb function To use a bulbSmart mode Rotate the mode dial to s Select a sceneUsing the Best Face mode Press f to save the photoPanorama mode When you are finished, release ShutterRotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, or s Recording a videoPress Video recording again to stop My Camera Shooting modes Available functions by shooting mode For details about shooting functions, see ChapterShooting Functions Size and Resolution Photo sizeQuality Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW formatSuper Fine FineISO sensitivity ExamplesWhite Balance You can also customize preset White Balance options Picture Wizard photo styles AF mode AF mode Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manuallySingle AF Continuous AFManual focus AF area AF area Selection AFAF area function changes the positions of the focus area Multi AF Tracking AFRed frame Your camera failed to focus Shooting Functions AF area Face Detection NormalSmile Shot Wink Shot Face Winking faceAdjust the focus MF Assist MF AssistAvailable on a lens that supports manual focus Off Do not use the MF Assist functionOptical Image Stabilization OIS Drive shooting method SingleContinuous BurstTimer Auto Exposure Bracketing AE BracketWhite Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz BracketDepth Bracketing Flash Flash ClearlyAdjusting the flash intensity When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levelsReducing the red-eye effect Metering Metering MultiCenter-weighted SpotMeasuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range Smart Filter OffVignetting MiniatureTo adjust it IndicatorExposure compensation Exposure lock ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lockWhen Video Out is set to Ntsc When Video Out is set to PALVideo functions Movie sizeMovie quality Multi MotionSet the Movie quality Set the playing speed of a videoFader VoicePlayback/Editing 101 Viewing photosViewing image thumbnails Press y102 Viewing files by categoryViewing files as a folder Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a category103 Protecting filesDeleting files Playback mode, scroll to a file Press m z Protect On104 Deleting multiple filesDeleting all files Viewing photos 105Enlarging a photo Viewing a slide show106 Auto rotatingView the slide show Playing videos 107Trimming a video during playback Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m108 Capturing an image during playbackEditing photos 109Rotating a photo Select Select an optionSelect Select an adjusting option 110Select → Select an option Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file111 Retouching faces112 Applying Smart Filter effectsSelect , and then select an option Press o Press f to saveWireless network Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings Connecting to a Wlan114 Select an APSetting network options Manually setting the IP addressWi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press F 115116 Network connection tips117 Entering textUsing NFC features in Shooting mode Using NFC features in Playback mode Photo BeamUsing NFC features in Wi-Fi mode 118Saving files to a smart phone automatically 119Shooting mode, select m b AutoShare On On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App120 Capture a photoRotate the mode dial to B On the camera, select Sending photos or videos to a smart phone121 On the camera, select a sending optionWireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 122Sending photos or videos to multiple smart phones 123124 Select the smart phone from the listUsing a smart phone as a remote shutter release 125126 Touch to record a video and touch to stop a videoUsing the Home Monitor+ Enter your Samsung account ID and password to log127 128 Start monitoring on your smart phoneTouch to exit the Samsung Home Monitor+ application Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC129 Sending photos or videos to a PC130 Select OKUsing Samsung Link to view files 131Wireless network Using Samsung Link to view files 132Camera settings menu User settings 134ISO Customizing Noise ReductionBracket Settings You can set up the options for each bracketing135 DMF Direct Manual Focus136 Color SpaceSRGB Adobe RGBSet to adjust ISO sensitivity White Balance Set to adjust the White Balance137 Distortion Correct138 User DisplayYou can add or remove shooting information from the display 139 Key MappingLive view NFC MobileLink/NFC Image SizeLens Button Speed Settings 140Grid Line AF LampSetting Learn to configure your cameras settings141 142 143 Ntsc Auto *, 1080i , 720p , 480pHdmi Output File Number144 Connecting to external devices View photos or play videos using the camera buttons Viewing files on an Hdtv146 Connecting the camera as a removable disk 147Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows 148Transferring files to your Mac OS 149 Using programs on a PC Installing i-LauncherTurn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC 150Using Samsung i-Launcher 151Requirements for Windows OS Downloading the PC Auto Backup program 152Requirements for Mac OS Opening Samsung i-LauncherInstalling Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom153 Appendix Error messages 155Cleaning the camera Maintaining the camera156 Using or storing the camera Using on beaches or shores157 Inappropriate places to use or store the cameraUsing the camera with caution in humid environments 158Other cautions 159 About memory cardSupported memory card 160 Memory card capacity20.0M 162 294 403 Photo161 ApproxVideo About the battery Battery specifications162 Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements163 Disposal guidelinesBattery life Low battery message164 Photos165 Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageUse only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when 166Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Updating the firmware 167168 169 170 Camera specifications 171172 173 174 Without battery and memory card 175117.4 X 65.9 X 39.0 mm 40 CGlossary 176177 178 179 180 181 Optional accessories 182You can purchase the following optional items Index 183Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 184 Connect the flash Flash layoutMac Windows Capturing Options Recording ViewingPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product