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Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera
Health and safety information
Do not handle your camera with wet hands
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Use the battery only for its intended purpose
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Camera or other equipment
Do not touch the flash while it fires
Never use a damaged battery or memory card
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight
Use your camera in the normal position
Data transference and your responsibilities
Precautions when using the camera
Bluetooth precautions
Indications used in this manual
Safety warnings and precautions
Additional information
Shutter button
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
Aperture
Shutter speed
Value
ISO sensitivity
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
Getting started
AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items
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Camera layout
Mode dial lock button
Mode dial
Mobile button
Proximity sensor
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Hdmi port USB and shutter release port
Internal antenna
NFC tag
Vertical grip connector cover
Insert a battery
Memory card slot
Tripod mount Touch screen main display
EVF Auto
Using the EVF button
Display or viewfinder
EVF Off
Inserting a memory card Inserting the battery
Inserting the battery and memory card
Removing the battery and memory card
Using the memory card adapter
Slide the lock down to release the battery
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
Using buttons and dials
Using custom buttons and dials
Selecting functions options
Select a function
Selecting by touch
AF Area Flash Movie Stby
Picture Wizard Metering
Selecting the photo size in Pmode
Using m
Adjust the exposure value in Pmode
Using the smart panel
Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode
Press f or touch
Value, and then press o
E/e to move to EV, and then press o
Using iFn
White Balance
Intelli-Zoom
Available options
Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Aperture Shutter Speed
White Balance Intelli-Zoom
Shooting mode
Display icons
Capturing photos
My Camera Display icons
Shooting information
Fast / Slow Movie feature
About the level gauge
Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playing videos
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Changing the information displayed
Shooting
Playback
Connecting to a computer
Viewing the status display window
Charging batteries
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
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function
Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to SET
Set a focus range
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Lens markings
Aperture value
Focal length
External flash layout
Accessories
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
Charging the battery
Battery charger
Orange light blinking or on/lamp off Error
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
Minimum shutter speed
Program Shift
Aperture Priority mode
Shutter Priority mode
Using the Bulb function
Manual mode
Custom mode
You can also save a custom mode by touching
Saving custom modes
Downloading custom modes
Selecting custom modes
Deleting custom modes
Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene
Smart mode
Night
Fireworks
Light Trace
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
Recording a video
Press Video recording to start recording
Press Video recording again to stop
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
Super Fine
Quality
Compressed for the best quality
Fine
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
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Active AF
Manual focus
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AF area
Selection AF
AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
Zone AF
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Multi AF
Saving Selection AF position
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Face Detection AF
Self-Portrait AF
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Touch AF
Tracking AF
Touch AF
One touch shot
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Focus assist
MF Assist
Enlarge
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Setting MF & DMF responsiveness
DMF Direct Manual Focus
AF Release Priority
Focus Peaking
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Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Drive shooting method
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Rotate the drive dial to select a shooting method
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Single
Continuous
Timer
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Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
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White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
You can set up the options for each bracket function
Bracketing settings
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Depth Bracketing
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Interval Capture
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
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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Metering
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Multi
Center-weighted
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Spot
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
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Dynamic Range
Using Framing Mode
Exposure compensation
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Using the brightness adjustment guide
Histogram
About histogram
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Exposure/Focus lock
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Exposure/Focus separation
On the screen, touch an area to focus on it
Drag to the exposure area
Video functions
When Video Out is set to Ntsc
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Movie size
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When Video Out is set to PAL
Movie quality
Set the Movie quality
Bit rates for movie sizes
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Fast / Slow Movie
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Gamma Control
Set the playing speed of a video
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Adjusting the settings
Master Black Level
Luminance Level
AF Shift Speed
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DIS Anti-Shake
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Fader
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Voice
Wind Cut
Mic Level
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Auto Mic Control
Smart Range+
Time Code Hdmi
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Playback/Editing
Viewing photos
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Viewing image thumbnails
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
Protecting files
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Lock/Unlock all files
Protect your files from accidental deletion
Deleting files
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Deleting a single file
Deleting multiple files
Viewing photos
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Enlarging a photo
Viewing a slide show
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Select a slide show effect option
Press m
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Playing videos
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Scanning backward or forward
Adjusting the volume of a video
Adjusting the brightness of a video
Adjust the brightness of a video while playing it
Adjust the volume of a video while playing it
Trimming a video during playback
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Capturing an image during playback
Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m
Editing photos
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Cropping a photo
Touch → Touch an option
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Press o or touch Done Touch to save
Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file
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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 NFC Feature
Connecting to a smart phone
Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature
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Sending files to a smart phone
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Shooting mode, press R
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
Capture a photo
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Downloading custom modes via a smart phone
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Sending photos via email
Connecting to a Wlan
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Playback mode, touch
Manually setting the IP address
Setting network options
Network Password Enter the network password IP Setting
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Using the login browser
Network connection tips
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Entering text
Change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it
Sending photos via email
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Storing a sender’s information
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Press f
Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch
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Setting an email password
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Changing the email password
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Connecting wirelessly
Playback mode, touch Select or
Browse the shared photos or videos
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Connecting & Transferring Viewing photos or videos on a TV
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Viewing files after Bluetooth registration
Connecting via cable
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Viewing files on a TV
Viewing files on a 3D TV
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Using Auto Backup for photos or videos
Connecting to a computer
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC
Using the Auto Backup feature
Select OK
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Connecting the camera as a removable disk
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Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
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Disconnecting the camera for Windows
Transferring files to your Mac OS
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Camera settings menu
Manage Custom Mode
User settings
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Noise Reduction
Color Space
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SRGB
Adobe RGB
Distortion Correct
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User Display
Grid Line
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Center Marker
Key Mapping
Set the function for the AF start button
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Command Dial Direction
Command Dial
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Custom Wheel
Video Recording / Mobile
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Delete Drive Settings
Preview button/Navigation button/Delete button
Set the function for each button
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Lens Button Speed Settings
IFn Customizing
Touch Operation
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Shutter
MobileLink/NFC Image Size
Setting
Learn to configure your camera’s settings
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Connection
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File Name
File Number
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Battery
Sensor Cleaning
Reset
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Appendix
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Error messages
Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
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Using on beaches or shores
Using or storing the camera
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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
Memory card capacity
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28M 256 471 809
Photo
Video
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Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements
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Battery specifications
About the battery
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Use only Samsung-approved batteries
Low battery message
Battery life
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Photos Approx min./Approx photos Videos
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Battery precautions
Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when
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Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Installing i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web
Using programs on a PC
Turn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC
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Requirements for Windows OS
Requirements for Mac OS
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Using i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web
Opening i-Launcher
Available programs
Requirements
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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
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Glossary
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Optional accessories
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You can purchase the following optional items
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Index
Layout Locking Markings Unlocking
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NFC 156 Notification panel
Connect the flash Flash layout
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Playback mode Shooting mode
Mac Windows
Capturing Options Recording Viewing
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