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Do not handle your camera with wet hands
Health and safety information
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Use the battery only for its intended purpose
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Camera or other equipment
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts
Never use a damaged battery or memory card
Do not touch the flash while it fires
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields
Use your camera in the normal position
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Data transference and your responsibilities
Bluetooth precautions
Precautions when using the camera
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
Indications used in this manual
Shutter button
Contents
Shooting Functions
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Holding the camera
Standing photography
Crouching photography Using the display
Looking up the subject Looking down on the subject
Aperture
Smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture
Aperture value and the depth of field
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
Value
Shutter speed
Aperture
ISO sensitivity
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
Look at these photos below and compare the changes
DOF depends on the aperture value
What controls out-of-focus effects?
DOF depends on focal length
DOF preview
Rule of Thirds
Compositions. Below are a few examples
Flash
Flash guide number
Bounce Photography
My Camera
Unpacking
AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
Getting started
Check your product box for the following items
Camera layout
7 8 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
Mobile button
Mode dial
Mode dial lock button
Proximity sensor
3 4 12 11 10
Hdmi port USB and shutter release port
Internal antenna
NFC tag
Memory card slot
Insert a battery
Vertical grip connector cover
Tripod mount Touch screen main display
Display or viewfinder
Using the EVF button
EVF Auto
EVF Off
Inserting the battery and memory card
Inserting a memory card Inserting the battery
Removing the battery and memory card
Using the memory card adapter
Slide the lock down to release the battery
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
My Camera Performing the initial setup
Press m to finish the initial setup
Using buttons and dials
Using custom buttons and dials
Selecting functions options
AF Area Flash Movie Stby
Selecting by touch
Select a function
Picture Wizard Metering
Using m
Selecting the photo size in Pmode
Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode
Using the smart panel
Adjust the exposure value in Pmode
Press f or touch
E/e to move to EV, and then press o
Value, and then press o
Using iFn
White Balance
Intelli-Zoom
Aperture Shutter Speed
Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Available options
White Balance Intelli-Zoom
Shooting mode
Display icons
Capturing photos
My Camera Display icons
Fast / Slow Movie feature
Shooting information
About the level gauge
Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playing videos
Shooting
Changing the information displayed
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Playback
Connecting to a computer
Viewing the status display window
Charging batteries
Viewing the notification panel
Lenses
Lens layout
Locking or unlocking the lens
Samsung 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example
NX 50-150mm F2.8 S ED OIS lens example
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function
Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to SET
Set a focus range
Aperture value
Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Focal length
Accessories
External flash layout
USB port Battery chamber cover
Connecting the external flash
Vertical grip layout
Inserting the battery
Attaching to the camera
Open the electrical connection cover
My Camera Accessories
Orange light blinking or on/lamp off Error
Battery charger
Charging the battery
Status lamp Red light on Charging
Auto mode
Rotate the mode dial to t Align your subject in the frame
Shooting modes
Recognizable scenes
Half-press Shutter to focus
Press Shutter to capture the photo
Program mode
Program Shift
Minimum shutter speed
Aperture Priority mode
Shutter Priority mode
Manual mode
Using the Bulb function
Custom mode
You can also save a custom mode by touching
Saving custom modes
Downloading custom modes
Selecting custom modes
Deleting custom modes
Smart mode
Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene
Night
Fireworks
Light Trace
When you are finished, release Shutter
Capturing panoramic photos
When Jump Shot is selected
Using the Samsung Auto Shot mode
When Baseball is selected
When Trap Shot is selected
Recording a video
Press Video recording to start recording
Press Video recording again to stop
My Camera Shooting modes
3D mode
You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens
Available functions by shooting mode
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution
Photo size
Compressed for the best quality
Quality
Super Fine
Fine
ISO sensitivity
Examples
Customizing ISO settings
Set to adjust ISO Step, Auto ISO Range, or ISO Expansion
Oled Color
Examples
Flash WB Select when using a flash
White Balance
You can also customize preset White Balance options
Picture Wizard photo styles
Smart Filter
AF mode
To set the auto
Single AF
Continuous AF
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Active AF
Manual focus
Selection AF
AF area
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AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
Multi AF
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Zone AF
Saving Selection AF position
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Face Detection AF
Self-Portrait AF
Tracking AF
Touch AF
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Touch AF
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One touch shot
MF Assist
Focus assist
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Enlarge
DMF Direct Manual Focus
Setting MF & DMF responsiveness
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AF Release Priority
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Focus Peaking
Optical Image Stabilization OIS
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Drive shooting method
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Rotate the drive dial to select a shooting method
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Single
Continuous
Timer
112
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
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White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
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Bracketing settings
You can set up the options for each bracket function
Depth Bracketing
Interval Capture
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Flash
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Clearly
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
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Locking the flash intensity
Metering
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Multi
Center-weighted
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Spot
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Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
Dynamic Range
125
Using Framing Mode
Exposure compensation
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Histogram
Using the brightness adjustment guide
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About histogram
Exposure/Focus lock
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On the screen, touch an area to focus on it
Exposure/Focus separation
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Drag to the exposure area
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When Video Out is set to Ntsc
Video functions
Movie size
Movie quality
When Video Out is set to PAL
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Set the Movie quality
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Bit rates for movie sizes
Gamma Control
133
Fast / Slow Movie
Set the playing speed of a video
Master Black Level
Adjusting the settings
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Luminance Level
DIS Anti-Shake
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AF Shift Speed
g
Voice
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Fader
Wind Cut
Auto Mic Control
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Mic Level
Smart Range+
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Time Code Hdmi
Playback/Editing
Viewing image thumbnails
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Viewing photos
Press y
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Viewing files by category
Thumbnail view, press m z Filter Category
Scroll command dial 1 to the right to open the photo bundle
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Viewing continuous shots
Lock/Unlock all files
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Protecting files
Protect your files from accidental deletion
Deleting a single file
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Deleting files
Deleting multiple files
Viewing photos
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Enlarging a photo
Select a slide show effect option
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Viewing a slide show
Press m
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Playing videos
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Scanning backward or forward
Adjust the brightness of a video while playing it
Adjusting the brightness of a video
Adjusting the volume of a video
Adjust the volume of a video while playing it
Capturing an image during playback
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Trimming a video during playback
Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m
Editing photos
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Cropping a photo
Press o or touch Done Touch to save
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Touch → Touch an option
Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file
Touch Touch an adjusting option
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Touch , and then touch an option
Apply special effects to your photos
Connecting & Transferring
Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature
Connecting to a smart phone
Using the NFC Feature
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Shooting mode, press R
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Sending files to a smart phone
Touch
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Select the camera from the list on the smart phone
Select files to transfer On the smart phone, touch
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Controlling the camera remotely with a smart phone
Shooting mode, press R Touch
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Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
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On the smart phone, touch to capture the photo
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Saving files to a smart phone automatically
Shooting mode, touch
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Capture a photo
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Downloading custom modes via a smart phone
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Connecting to a Wlan
Sending photos via email
Playback mode, touch
Network Password Enter the network password IP Setting
Setting network options
Manually setting the IP address
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Using the login browser
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Network connection tips
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Entering text
Change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it
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Sending photos via email
Press f
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Storing a sender’s information
Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch
Setting an email password
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Changing the email password
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Playback mode, touch Select or
Connecting wirelessly
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Browse the shared photos or videos
Connecting & Transferring Viewing photos or videos on a TV
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Viewing files after Bluetooth registration
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Connecting via cable
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Viewing files on a TV
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Viewing files on a 3D TV
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC
Connecting to a computer
Using Auto Backup for photos or videos
Using the Auto Backup feature
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Select OK
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
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Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
Disconnecting the camera for Windows
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Transferring files to your Mac OS
Camera settings menu
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User settings
Manage Custom Mode
Noise Reduction
SRGB
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Color Space
Adobe RGB
User Display
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Distortion Correct
Grid Line
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Center Marker
Key Mapping
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Set the function for the AF start button
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Command Dial
Command Dial Direction
Custom Wheel
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Video Recording / Mobile
Preview button/Navigation button/Delete button
Delete Drive Settings
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Set the function for each button
IFn Customizing
Lens Button Speed Settings
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Touch Operation
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Shutter
MobileLink/NFC Image Size
Setting
Learn to configure your camera’s settings
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File Name
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Connection
File Number
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Reset
Sensor Cleaning
Battery
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Appendix
Error messages
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Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
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Using or storing the camera
Using on beaches or shores
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
Using the camera with caution in the humid environments
Other precautions
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About memory cards
Supported memory cards
28M 256 471 809
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Memory card capacity
Photo
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Video
209
Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements
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About the battery
Battery specifications
Use only Samsung-approved batteries
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Battery life
Low battery message
Photos Approx min./Approx photos Videos
Battery precautions
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Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when
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Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Turn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC
Using programs on a PC
Installing i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web
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Requirements for Windows OS
Requirements for Mac OS
Opening i-Launcher
Using i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web
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Available programs
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Requirements
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
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Connecting via USB cable
Updating the firmware
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Connecting via Wi-Fi
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Select Download in the pop-up window
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Camera specifications
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Higher equivalent AMD processor
Macintosh
Glossary
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Optional accessories
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You can purchase the following optional items
Index
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NFC 156 Notification panel
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Layout Locking Markings Unlocking
Connect the flash Flash layout
Mac Windows
Playback mode Shooting mode
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Capturing Options Recording Viewing
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