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Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Health and safety information
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera
Do not handle your camera with wet hands
Camera or other equipment
Use the battery only for its intended purpose
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields
Never use a damaged battery or memory card
Do not touch the flash while it fires
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts
Data transference and your responsibilities
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Use your camera in the normal position
Precautions when using the camera
Bluetooth precautions
Shutter button
Safety warnings and precautions
Indications used in this manual
Additional information
Contents
Shooting Functions
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Standing photography
Holding the camera
Crouching photography Using the display
Looking up the subject Looking down on the subject
Smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture
Aperture
Aperture value and the depth of field
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
ISO sensitivity
Shutter speed
Aperture
Value
Look at these photos below and compare the changes
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
What controls out-of-focus effects?
DOF depends on the aperture value
DOF depends on focal length
Rule of Thirds
DOF preview
Compositions. Below are a few examples
Flash guide number
Flash
Bounce Photography
My Camera
Check your product box for the following items
AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
Getting started
Unpacking
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Camera layout
Proximity sensor
Mode dial
Mode dial lock button
Mobile button
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NFC tag
Hdmi port USB and shutter release port
Internal antenna
Tripod mount Touch screen main display
Insert a battery
Vertical grip connector cover
Memory card slot
EVF Off
Using the EVF button
EVF Auto
Display or viewfinder
Inserting a memory card Inserting the battery
Inserting the battery and memory card
Slide the lock down to release the battery
Removing the battery and memory card
Using the memory card adapter
Charging the battery
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
Press m to finish the initial setup
My Camera Performing the initial setup
Selecting functions options
Using buttons and dials
Using custom buttons and dials
Picture Wizard Metering
Selecting by touch
Select a function
AF Area Flash Movie Stby
Selecting the photo size in Pmode
Using m
Press f or touch
Using the smart panel
Adjust the exposure value in Pmode
Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode
Value, and then press o
E/e to move to EV, and then press o
Intelli-Zoom
Using iFn
White Balance
White Balance Intelli-Zoom
Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Available options
Aperture Shutter Speed
Capturing photos
Shooting mode
Display icons
My Camera Display icons
Shooting information
Fast / Slow Movie feature
About the level gauge
Playing videos
Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playback
Changing the information displayed
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Shooting
Charging batteries
Connecting to a computer
Viewing the status display window
Viewing the notification panel
Lens layout
Lenses
Samsung 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example
Locking or unlocking the lens
NX 50-150mm F2.8 S ED OIS lens example
Set a focus range
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function
Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to SET
Focal length
Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Aperture value
External flash layout
Accessories
USB port Battery chamber cover
Connecting the external flash
Vertical grip layout
Open the electrical connection cover
Inserting the battery
Attaching to the camera
My Camera Accessories
Status lamp Red light on Charging
Battery charger
Charging the battery
Orange light blinking or on/lamp off Error
Shooting modes
Auto mode
Rotate the mode dial to t Align your subject in the frame
Press Shutter to capture the photo
Recognizable scenes
Half-press Shutter to focus
Program mode
Minimum shutter speed
Program Shift
Aperture Priority mode
Shutter Priority mode
Using the Bulb function
Manual mode
Saving custom modes
Custom mode
You can also save a custom mode by touching
Deleting custom modes
Downloading custom modes
Selecting custom modes
Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene
Smart mode
Light Trace
Night
Fireworks
Capturing panoramic photos
When you are finished, release Shutter
Using the Samsung Auto Shot mode
When Jump Shot is selected
When Trap Shot is selected
When Baseball is selected
Press Video recording again to stop
Recording a video
Press Video recording to start recording
My Camera Shooting modes
You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens
3D mode
Available functions by shooting mode
Shooting Functions
Photo size
Size and Resolution
Fine
Quality
Super Fine
Compressed for the best quality
Examples
ISO sensitivity
Set to adjust ISO Step, Auto ISO Range, or ISO Expansion
Customizing ISO settings
Examples
Oled Color
White Balance
Flash WB Select when using a flash
You can also customize preset White Balance options
Picture Wizard photo styles
Smart Filter
To set the auto
AF mode
Continuous AF
Single AF
Manual focus
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Active AF
AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
AF area
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Selection AF
Saving Selection AF position
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Zone AF
Multi AF
Self-Portrait AF
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Face Detection AF
Touch AF
Touch AF
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Tracking AF
One touch shot
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Enlarge
Focus assist
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MF Assist
AF Release Priority
Setting MF & DMF responsiveness
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DMF Direct Manual Focus
Focus Peaking
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Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Rotate the drive dial to select a shooting method
Drive shooting method
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Continuous
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Single
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
Timer
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Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
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White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Depth Bracketing
Bracketing settings
You can set up the options for each bracket function
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Interval Capture
Clearly
Flash
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Reducing the red-eye effect Using the built-in flash
Not fire when the built-in flash is closed
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Adjusting the flash intensity
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Flash settings
Setting external flash
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Setting wireless sync for internal or external flash
Locking the flash intensity
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Multi
Metering
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Spot
Center-weighted
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Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
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Dynamic Range
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Using Framing Mode
Exposure compensation
About histogram
Using the brightness adjustment guide
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Histogram
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Exposure/Focus lock
Drag to the exposure area
Exposure/Focus separation
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On the screen, touch an area to focus on it
Movie size
When Video Out is set to Ntsc
Video functions
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Set the Movie quality
When Video Out is set to PAL
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Movie quality
Bit rates for movie sizes
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Set the playing speed of a video
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Fast / Slow Movie
Gamma Control
Luminance Level
Adjusting the settings
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Master Black Level
g
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AF Shift Speed
DIS Anti-Shake
Wind Cut
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Fader
Voice
Smart Range+
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Mic Level
Auto Mic Control
Time Code Hdmi
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Playback/Editing
Press y
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Viewing photos
Viewing image thumbnails
Thumbnail view, press m z Filter Category
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Viewing files by category
Viewing continuous shots
Scroll command dial 1 to the right to open the photo bundle
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Protect your files from accidental deletion
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Protecting files
Lock/Unlock all files
Deleting multiple files
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Deleting files
Deleting a single file
Enlarging a photo
Viewing photos
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Press m
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Viewing a slide show
Select a slide show effect option
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Scanning backward or forward
Playing videos
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Adjust the volume of a video while playing it
Adjusting the brightness of a video
Adjusting the volume of a video
Adjust the brightness of a video while playing it
Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m
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Trimming a video during playback
Capturing an image during playback
Cropping a photo
Editing photos
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Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file
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Touch → Touch an option
Press o or touch Done Touch to save
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Touch Touch an adjusting option
Apply special effects to your photos
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Touch , and then touch an option
Connecting & Transferring
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Connecting to a smart phone
Using the NFC Feature
Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature
Touch
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Sending files to a smart phone
Shooting mode, press R
Select files to transfer On the smart phone, touch
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Select the camera from the list on the smart phone
Shooting mode, press R Touch
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Controlling the camera remotely with a smart phone
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On the smart phone, touch to capture the photo
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
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Shooting mode, touch
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Saving files to a smart phone automatically
Capture a photo
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Downloading custom modes via a smart phone
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Playback mode, touch
Connecting to a Wlan
Sending photos via email
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Setting network options
Manually setting the IP address
Network Password Enter the network password IP Setting
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Using the login browser
Network connection tips
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Change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it
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Entering text
Sending photos via email
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Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch
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Storing a sender’s information
Press f
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Setting an email password
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Changing the email password
Browse the shared photos or videos
Connecting wirelessly
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Playback mode, touch Select or
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Connecting & Transferring Viewing photos or videos on a TV
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Viewing files after Bluetooth registration
Viewing files on a TV
Connecting via cable
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Viewing files on a 3D TV
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Using the Auto Backup feature
Connecting to a computer
Using Auto Backup for photos or videos
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC
Select OK
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Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
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Disconnecting the camera for Windows
Transferring files to your Mac OS
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Camera settings menu
Noise Reduction
User settings
Manage Custom Mode
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Adobe RGB
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Color Space
SRGB
Grid Line
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Distortion Correct
User Display
Key Mapping
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Center Marker
Set the function for the AF start button
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Custom Wheel
Command Dial
Command Dial Direction
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Video Recording / Mobile
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Set the function for each button
Delete Drive Settings
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Preview button/Navigation button/Delete button
Touch Operation
Lens Button Speed Settings
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IFn Customizing
MobileLink/NFC Image Size
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Shutter
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Setting
Learn to configure your camera’s settings
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File Number
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Connection
File Name
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Sensor Cleaning
Battery
Reset
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Appendix
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Error messages
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Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
Using or storing the camera
Using on beaches or shores
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Using the camera with caution in the humid environments
Other precautions
Supported memory cards
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About memory cards
Photo
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Memory card capacity
28M 256 471 809
Video
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Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements
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Use only Samsung-approved batteries
About the battery
Battery specifications
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Photos Approx min./Approx photos Videos
Battery life
Low battery message
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Battery precautions
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when
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Using programs on a PC
Installing i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web
Turn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC
Requirements for Mac OS
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Requirements for Windows OS
Available programs
Using i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web
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Opening i-Launcher
Requirements
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Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
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Connecting via USB cable
Updating the firmware
Select Download in the pop-up window
Connecting via Wi-Fi
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Camera specifications
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Macintosh
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Higher equivalent AMD processor
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Glossary
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You can purchase the following optional items
Optional accessories
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Index
Connect the flash Flash layout
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Layout Locking Markings Unlocking
NFC 156 Notification panel
Capturing Options Recording Viewing
Playback mode Shooting mode
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Mac Windows
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