Samsung NX3000 user manual MF Assist MF Assist, Available on a lens that supports manual focus

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MF Assist MF Assist

In the manual focus mode, you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to

* Default

focus. When you use the MF Assist function, you can enlarge the scene and

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Description

easily adjust the focus while rotating the focus ring. This function is only

Off: Do not use the MF Assist function.

available on a lens that supports manual focus.

Enlarge x5*: The focus area is magnified by 5 times when you

adjust the focus.

To set the manual

In Shooting mode, press [m] b MF Assist

focus assist,

an option.

Enlarge x8: The focus area is magnified by 8 times when you adjust the focus.

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Contents Page Copyright information Do not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightAvoid interference with pacemakers Use the battery only for its intended purposeCamera or other equipment Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Never use a damaged battery or memory cardDo not touch the flash while it fires Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fieldsAvoid interference with other electronic devices Check that the camera is operating properly before useDo not expose the lens to direct sunlight Use your camera in the normal positionAdditional information Safety warnings and precautionsIcons used in this manual Shutter buttonContents Shooting Functions 102 103107 105106 108134 147148 141168 155156 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 Value Shutter speedAperture 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 Manually. For Flash guide numberBounce Photography Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0My Camera Unpacking Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable batteryGetting started Check your product box for the following itemsCamera layout 11 10 9 8 Hdmi port Using the Mobile buttonInsert a memory card and battery USB portFlip the display upward Using the displayUsing the Self shot mode Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press ShutterUsing the memory card adapter Removing the battery and memory cardSlide the lock up to release the battery Red light blinking Charging error Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your cameraPerforming the initial setup My Camera Performing the initial setup Press m to finish the initial setupSelecting functions options Using mSelecting the photo size in P mode Rotate the navigation button or press D/I/C/F to move,Adjust the exposure value in P mode Using the Smart panelPress m to switch to Shooting mode Press m to go back to the previous menuAdjust the ISO sensitivity Using iFnAdjust the focus ring to select an option White Balance Select a White Balance optionAperture Shutter Speed Available optionsWhite Balance Display icons Shooting modeCapturing photos Recording videos About the level gaugeViewing photos Playback modePlaying videos Shooting Changing the information displayedPress D repeatedly to change the display type PlaybackFunction button p Lens mount index Focus ring Zoom button LensesLens layout Lens contactsLocking or unlocking the lens Samsung 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens exampleSamsung 16 mm F2.4 lens example Aperture value Lens markingsFind out what the numbers on the lens signify Focal lengthExternal flash layout AccessoriesLamp 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 ShutterRecording a video Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, or sPress 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 sizeSuper Fine QualityCamera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format 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 Selection AF AF area AF areaAF area function changes the positions of the focus area Tracking AF Multi AFRed frame Your camera failed to focus Shooting Functions AF area Face Detection NormalSmile Shot Wink Shot Face Winking faceAvailable on a lens that supports manual focus Adjust the focusMF Assist MF Assist 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 ClearlyWhen the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levels Adjusting the flash intensityReducing the red-eye effect Metering Metering MultiCenter-weighted SpotMeasuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range Vignetting Smart FilterOff MiniatureIndicator To adjust itExposure compensation Exposure lock ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lockVideo functions When Video Out is set to NtscWhen Video Out is set to PAL Movie sizeSet the Movie quality Movie qualityMulti Motion Set the playing speed of a videoFader VoicePlayback/Editing Viewing image thumbnails 101Viewing photos Press yViewing files as a folder 102Viewing files by category Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a categoryDeleting files 103Protecting files Playback mode, scroll to a file Press m z Protect OnDeleting multiple files 104Deleting all files Enlarging a photo Viewing photos105 Viewing a slide showAuto rotating 106View the slide show Trimming a video during playback Playing videos107 Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m108 Capturing an image during playbackRotating a photo Editing photos109 Select Select an optionSelect → Select an option Select Select an adjusting option110 Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file111 Retouching facesSelect , and then select an option 112Applying Smart Filter effects Press o Press f to saveWireless network 114 Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsConnecting to a Wlan Select an APWi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press F Setting network optionsManually setting the IP address 115116 Network connection tips117 Entering textUsing NFC features in Wi-Fi mode Using NFC features in Shooting modeUsing NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam 118Shooting mode, select m b AutoShare On Saving files to a smart phone automatically119 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App120 Capture a photo121 Rotate the mode dial to B On the camera, selectSending photos or videos to a smart phone 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 videoEnter your Samsung account ID and password to log Using the Home Monitor+127 Start monitoring on your smart phone 128Touch to exit the Samsung Home Monitor+ application 129 Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC 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 ISO Customizing User settings134 Noise Reduction135 Bracket SettingsYou can set up the options for each bracketing DMF Direct Manual FocusSRGB 136Color Space Adobe RGB137 Set to adjust ISO sensitivityWhite Balance Set to adjust the White Balance Distortion CorrectUser Display 138You can add or remove shooting information from the display Live view NFC 139Key Mapping MobileLink/NFC Image SizeGrid Line Lens Button Speed Settings140 AF LampLearn to configure your cameras settings Setting141 142 Hdmi Output 143Ntsc Auto *, 1080i , 720p , 480p File Number144 Connecting to external devices Viewing files on an Hdtv View photos or play videos using the camera buttons146 147 Connecting the camera as a removable diskTransferring files to your Windows OS computer 148 Disconnecting the camera for WindowsTransferring files to your Mac OS 149 Turn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC Using programs on a PCInstalling i-Launcher 150151 Using Samsung i-LauncherRequirements for Windows OS Requirements for Mac OS Downloading the PC Auto Backup program152 Opening Samsung i-LauncherUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom153 Appendix Error messages 155Maintaining the camera Cleaning the camera156 157 Using or storing the cameraUsing on beaches or shores Inappropriate places to use or store the camera158 Using the camera with caution in humid environmentsOther cautions About memory card 159Supported memory card 20.0M 162 294 403 160Memory card capacity PhotoApprox 161Video 162 About the batteryBattery specifications Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements163 Disposal guidelines164 Battery lifeLow battery message Photos165 Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage166 Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge whenHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Updating the firmware 167168 169 170 Camera specifications 171172 173 174 117.4 X 65.9 X 39.0 mm Without battery and memory card175 40 CGlossary 176177 178 179 180 181 182 Optional accessoriesYou can purchase the following optional items 183 IndexAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Mac Windows 184Connect the flash Flash layout Capturing Options Recording ViewingPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product