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Samsung ER-GX1LZBBA/US manual Selected. The default setting is Multi-segment metering, Exposure

Models: ER-GX1LZBAB ER-GX1LZBBA/GB ER-GX1LZBBA/NL ER-GX1LZBBA/FR ER-GX1LZBBA/US ER-GX1LZBAA ER-GX1LZBBA/E1

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Setting the Exposure

Selecting the Metering Method

Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. (Multi-segment metering), (Center-weighted metering) or (Spot metering) mode can be

selected. The default setting is (Multi-segment metering).

	Multi-segment	Segment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion and determine the
	metering	appropriate exposure.

	Center-weighted	Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the center and determine the
	metering	exposure.

	Spot metering	Measure only the center of the screen and determine exposure.

Set in [AE Metering] in the [ Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98)

Rec. Mode

Auto Bracket

AE Metering

Focusing Area

AF Mode

Flash Exp. Comp.

Cancel

0.0

OK OK

Using the Multi-Segment Metering

The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi-segment metering. This mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion.

INFORMATION

The center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment metering mode when using a lens other than the D-XENON lens (can only be used if permission is set in [Using aperture ring] in the [ Custom Setting] menu (p.101)).

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Samsung ER-GX1LZBBA/US manual Selected. The default setting is Multi-segment metering, Appropriate exposure, Exposure

Contents

Page For Safe Use of Your Camera Page Precautions for Battery Usage Contents Contents Function Reference Software information This operating manual contains the following chapters Explains software installation and how to use the programComposition of the Operating Manual Explains the functions of GX-1L by buttons and menus Before Using Your Camera GX-1L Camera Characteristics Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD Mm film 36x24 mm Checking the Contents of the Package Names of Working Parts Button LCD panel Diopter adjustment lever Card cover Button Mode dial Strap lugCard access lamp Viewfinder Information To view explanation of set mode dial AF mode p.118 Color space p.117Explanation of Set Mode Dial Mode Flash mode p.49 Mode Names of Working Parts Names of Working Parts Number of recordable images/ EV compensation Built-in flash is ready Spot metering Remote control shooting Pb=PictBridgeAuto bracketing p.144 Getting Started Attaching the Strap Connecting to a Power Source AA alkaline batteries Checking the cameras functionality 50% use 100% use CR-V3 Connecting to a Power Source Using the memory card Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card 2400x1600 Recorded Pixels Best Better3008x2008 3008x2000 1536x1024 Turning the Camera On and Off Language Default setting is English Initial SettingsPress the button When an Incorrect Language is Set Display or 12h 12-hour display Frame moves to mm/dd/yyFrame moves to 24h Frame returns to Date Style Press the four-way controller . The frame moves to the month Attaching the Lens Only D-XENON lens can be used with this camera Attaching the Lens Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Memo Basic Operations Basic Shooting Operation Basic Shooting Operation Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken Delete Basic Shooting Operation Moving Object modes Portrait Select Portrait Landscape MacroFlash OFF Trees and the sky, and produces a bright image How to Select a Shooting Scene Set the mode dial to Scene Mountains Pet For capturing moving pets Using the Zoom Lens Compatibility of built-in flash and lens Using the Built-in FlashDoes not discharge when retracted Manual discharge Selecting Flash Mode Using the Built-in Flash Without Daylight-Sync Other Shooting Modes Drive Mode Single frame shooting Information OK Auto Drive Mode Self-Timer 12 secs Turn the camera off after shooting OK Auto Drive Mode Remote Control Unit Removing the Eyecup Button and the four-way controller to select Playing Back Still Pictures Press the button after taking a picture Next image appears Rotating Images Select an image Turn the e-dial to the right toward Display area ? appears for an image that cannot be displayed Select an image to be displayed first Start Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Slim Processing Images with FiltersTwo times the original size To select a filter To select an imageSelected Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image You can delete one image at a time Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once Use the four-way controller to select Delete All Select&Delete Button Image is selected Appears Press Protecting Images Protect all images On or Setting the Printing Service DpofPress Button Fn menu appears Will be displayed To choose whether to insert Fn Exit 100 0046 Setting the Printing Service Dpof Printing Using PictBridge Disconnect the camera from the printer p.90 Pop-up menu appears Connecting the Camera to the Printer Turn the camera off PictBridge menu Press the button Print one screen appears To choose an image to print Paper Size Standard Card 100x150 Letter Postcard 11 x Cancel Printing Using PictBridge Print w/DPOF settings Copies 1 Date Total OK Print Menu Reference Using the Button Functions Using the Button Functions Operation. p.102 Playback menu p.98. Next, press the four-way controller Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller Button in Capture mode Using the MenuController is pressed Available Quality Level options appear Menu if there is one Recorded Pixels Sets the recording size of images AF Mode Selects the autofocus modeFunction Image Tone Sets the color tone of pictures Quality Level Reset Date AdjustSensor Cleaning Set-up menu Function Format ISO Corction in Auto Button when pressed duringButton is pressed Manual mode Is set to Auto Sets to meter entire screen or Spot area when setting To the camera when enabled Using aperture ring*2Times. The default setting is 1.2 times Resets all the settings in the Custom Function menu Using the Fn Menu Sets the Dpof settings Adds softening and slimming effects, or adjusts Brightness Using the Mode Dial Set shutter speed and aperture 135137 Bulb 106 Function Reference Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Suited for printing on A3 paper Setting the Recorded PixelsSet in Recorded Pixels in the Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Suited for printing on A4 paper Create Jpeg and Tiff images Set in Quality Level in the Rec. Mode menu. p.98To the image but such information is saved Image is saved in Jpeg format Settings cannot be changed in Scene mode and mode p.45 Makes the image outlines sharp or soft For use when taking pictures in the shade. About 8000K Default setting is AutoFor use when taking pictures in sunlight. About 5200K For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. About 6000K Color Temperature 114 115 ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 3200 is set Off ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed Sets to AdobeRGB color space Set in Color Space in the Custom Setting menu. p.101Created in sRGB when output from a sRGB compatible device Color Space Manually adjust the focus FocusingYou can focus with the following methods Autofocus 119 Use the Button to Focus on the Subject Set AF Mode in the Rec. Mode menu p.98 Single modeSubject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while Settings cannot be changed in Scene mode p.45 Subject Set in Focusing Area in the Rec. Mode menu Focusing area and focuses on the nearest object SpotTo Wide 123 Pet. Continuous mode Rec. Mode is set toMode, the capture mode is set to Is lit 125 126 Setting the Exposure Depth of Field Depth of field Shallow Deep Appropriate exposure Selected. The default setting is Multi-segment meteringSet in AE Metering in the Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Exposure Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segmented Metering Setting the Meter Operating Time 132 Using the Shutter Priority Mode Exposure Warning 135 136 137 138 Using the Bulb Mode Aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automaticallyAbout the Button Is displayed during compensation Compensation is set If the exposure mode is Changing the Exposure Setting StepsManual or Bulb mode Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock Press the button in capture mode Fn menu appears 143 Taking Only Over-exposed or Under-exposed Pictures For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting Set in Preview Method in the Custom Setting menu 148 149 150 Built-in flash guide number Sensitivity Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value 152 Using an External Flash Optional 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm Using P-TTL Auto Mode85mm 70mm 50mm 28mm 58mm Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode Wireless Flash Control P-TTL Flash Mode 157 To select Display Style Settings During PlaybackShow Press the button. The selected information setting is saved To select On or Camera Settings To select Format 161 Screen for magnifying the Destination region appears City with BlinksFrame moves to city To select DST Press the button twice Camera is ready to take pictures 164 Setting the Display Language p.31 166 Assigned as the folder name in the form of Xxxmmdd Number from 100 to 900. Example 100SSCAMSet in Folder Name in the Set-up menu. p.99 Continues from the last stored file number Set in File # in the Set-up menu. p.99 169 Resetting to Default Settings 171 172 Software information For Windows For Macintosh Power Mac G3 or laterSoftware Notes Minimum 256MB RAM About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removable Disk Cut 179 Removing the removable disk Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Digimax Master Click NextN button Downloaded images will be displayed Image viewer You can view the stored images 185 186 187 188 Appendix Default Settings Sensor Cleaning 194 Reset 170 SettingTransfer Mode Set-up Menu OK btn when shooting Custom Setting Menu Default Setting Last MemorySetting Off AF in remote control Flash Mode Auto Fn Menu Default SettingDrive Mode Single frame No*1 Dpof Settings Cleaning the CCD 195 Optional Accessories 197 Error Messages There is an error with the printer and the file cannot be Error MessageCard error Dpof settings file could not be saved because SD Are being used, and no more images can be saved Troubleshooting Night DischargeSet Set to Night PC directly Case Use a USB cable with the correct specificationUnknown Devices in Device Manager Are Unknown Devices or Other Devices Recognise the camera as a removable disk Security program instructions about how to stop the programManufacturer or Bios manufacturer Computer may not recognise the camera Main Specifications Dimensions WxHxD Digital Output Connector USB 2.0 HI-SPEEDPower Source Weight Glossary EV Exposure Value DCF Design Rule for Camera File SystemDpof Digital Print Order Format EV Compensation Noise Reduction HistogramND Neutral Density Filter Quality Level Shutter Speed Recorded PixelsSensitivity SRGB standard RGB Correct Disposal of This Product An FCC warning 211 212 6806-3263