Samsung GX-20 Using the Liveview function, Using the Picture Wizard function(), Using the advanced shooting modes, Using the OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) function, RAW

Using the advanced shooting modes.

Pictures in this user guide are to help users understand the product and the results may

be different depending on the types of lenses or the shooting environment.

	Select the desired shooting mode by
	using the mode dial on your camera.
	This is currently
	selected shooting
	mode.
Full automatic program mode	P(Automatic Program Exposure) mode

Sv (Sensitivity Priority) mode Tv (Shutter Priority) mode

Sv (Sensitivity priority) mode helps you take	In the Tv (Shutter priority) mode, you can stop
pictures in different lighting conditions or	the moving subject or cause it to blur as it passes
brightness levels. You can set the sensitivity first	across the viewfinder by using different shutter
and then the shutter speed and aperture are	speeds. The aperture value is automatically set to
automatically set accordingly. Sv (Sensitivity	give the appropriate exposure depending on the
priority) mode is useful in low light conditions.	shutter speed.
Sv mode, Aperture: f = 4,	Tv mode, Aperture: f = 16,
Shutter speed: 1/125sec, ISO = 800	Shutter speed: 1/15sec, ISO = 100

Av (Aperture Priority) mode TAv (Shutter &Aperture Priority) mode

M (Manual) mode

You can select your own exposure settings for the shutter speed, aperture stop, and ISO set value.

X (Flash X-Sync) mode

The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 second. Use this when using an external flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed.

User mode

Uses the exposure value you saved in the [CAPTURE MENU] > [User Registration]. For more information about the [User Registration] function, see the user manual shipped with the product.

B (Bulb) mode

You can use a slow shutter speed using the B (Bulb) mode. B (Bulb) mode is useful for pictures of fireworks and other night time

shots.

B mode, Aperture: f = 8, Shutter speed: 6sec, ISO = 100

Using the Liveview function

You can actually see the composition of your subject and the focus through the LCD monitor in real time. To use the Liveview function, select [Custom2 MENU] > [Preview Method] > [Liveview].

1Focus on the subject, then compose the picture in the

viewfinder and move the main switch to .

2The LCD monitor displays the composition of your subject and the focus in real time.

The LCD monitor displays the shooting information of the camera when using the Liveview function.

3Press and hold the AF button until the subject is in focus.

- If the focus mode lever is set to SAF, you can see the subject in focus

on the LCD monitor.

- If the focus mode lever is set to CAF, the LCD monitor does not display

Pressing the green button () on your camera automatically sets the exposure for the appropriate brightness while using the M (Manual) mode.

the subject while you are pressing and holding the AF button.

After you stop pressing and holing the AF button, you can see the

subject in focus by using the LCD monitor.

- If the focus mode lever is set to MF, you can manually adjust the focus

by watching through the LCD monitor.

Auto mode helps users take a picture in	P (Program) mode automatically sets shutter
very easy steps with correct exposure and	speed and aperture to the proper exposure
auto focusing. Auto mode is designed for	according to the Program line when taking
those who are using a DSLR (Digital Single	pictures. This P (Program) mode supports both
Lens reflex) camera for the first time.	Tv (Shutter Priority) and Av (Aperture Priority)
Auto mode, Aperture: f = 2.8,	modes. P (Program) mode is useful for taking
	relaxed and spontaneous pictures.
Shutter speed: 1/1000sec, ISO = 100	P mode, Aperture: f = 2.8,
	Shutter speed: 1/1000sec, ISO = 100

Using the Av (Aperture priority) mode, you can photograph the subject with a soft focus background. Shutter speed is automatically set to an appropriate exposure depending on the

aperture value.

Av mode, Aperture: f = 2.8,

Shutter speed: 1/1000sec, ISO = 200

You can keep using the same shutter speed and aperture stop even if the brightness of the subject changes. You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture. TAv (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.

TAv mode, Aperture: f = 11,

Shutter speed: 1/8sec, ISO = 3200

Green button

4Now you can take a picture using the shutter button.

● Selected image in the live view screen is enlarged if you turn the rear

dial () to the right.

● You can choose the [Grid Display] and [AF Frame Display] options by setting the [Liveview] menu in the [CAPTURE MENU].

●While using the Liveview function, adjusting the focus is available for some lenses when auto focusing mode is set to MF.

●The preview image in the [Liveview] function disappears in about 3 minutes.

Using the Picture Wizard function()

The Picture Wizard () function enables you to create different photographic styles. When the power is on, [Picture Wizard] menu appears on the LCD monitor as soon as you press the Picture wizard () button on the camera. You can create different styles of photographs depending on the shooting environment as shown in the following examples.

StandardVivid

The Standard Picture Wizard is set to produce the vivid colors,	The Vivid Picture Wizard enables you to
saturation, contrast, and sharpness level that people tend to	express the crisp images.
prefer for general photography.The Standard Picture Wizard is
useful for taking relaxed and spontaneous pictures.
Portrait	Landscape

Information about the shooting tips

Adjusting the Viewfinder to Your Eyesight

Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways.

You can slide the diopter from -2.5 m-1 to +1.5 m-1.

1Aim the AF point over the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.

2 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever to suit your eyesight.

- Viewfinder is adjusted to your eyesight.

Diopter adjustment lever

Using the OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) function

The OIS function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to

occur. The OIS function allows you to take pictures at approximately 2 to 3.5 steps slower

shutter speed without the risk of the camera shake.

The OIS function is ideal when taking pictures in the following situations.

-When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night, on cloudy days and in the shade.

-When taking telephoto pictures.

Exposure Compensation

This allows you to deliberately over expose (brighten) or under expose (darken) your picture. You can adjust the EV Compensation from -3 to +3 (EV) in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. For information about under or over exposed samples, see the user guide shipped with the product.

1 Set the compensation with the front

dial () while the button is pressed.

The Portrait Picture Wizard is set to produce the	The Landscape Picture Wizard is set to produce the
colors, saturation, contrast, and sharpness level that	colors, saturation, contrast, and sharpness level that
people tend to prefer for portrait photography. The	enhance landscape photography.
Portrait Picture Wizard enables you to express the
natural healthy skin when taking pictures.

Custom1 / Custom2

Using the RAW button
When you press the RAW button, the images
are taken as RAW and JPEG file types.
You can set how to use the RAW button function
by changing the [Set RAW Button] option in the		Confirm the compensation value in the
[CAPTURE MENU].		2 viewfinder.
▲ Blurred picture	▲ Picture taken with the OIS function	“+” or “-” appears during compensation.
▶ When you press the RAW button, RAW
or RAW+ will display on the LCD panel.		Compensated value
- Press the Shutter button to take a
picture.

You can add your very own picture style by using the [Custom1] and [Custom2] settings in the [Picture Wizard]
menu. For more information about adding the Picture Wizard options, see the user guide shipped with the product.	AD68-02661A