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User Manual
This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera
Copyright information
Health and safety information
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera
If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to cool down
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
Protect your camera’s lens
Shooting mode indications
Indications used in this manual
Icons used in this manual
My Camera
Contents
Concepts in Photography
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity
Using i-Function in PASM modes
Shooting Functions
Using bulb
Using i-Zoom
Drive shooting method
Playback/Editing
Chapter
Exposure compensation/lock
Contents
Camera settings menu
Connecting to external devices
Chapter
Optional accessories
Appendix
Before contacting a service center
Chapter
Holding the camera
Shooting postures
Concepts in Photography
Standing photography
Aperture sizes
Aperture
Crouching photography
Aperture value and the depth of field
Shutter speed
0.004 s
ISO sensitivity
Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity
photo
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
What controls out-of-focus effects?
Depth of field
DOF depends on aperture value
A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens
DOF depends on focal length
DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera
A photo captured close to the subject
Rule of Thirds
Composition
DOF preview
Photos with two subjects
Flash
Flash guide number
Bounce Photography
Concepts in Photography
Chapter
My Camera
My Camera
Getting started
Unpacking
USB cable
Camera layout
My Camera Camera layout
11 10
My Camera Camera layout
Insert a memory card and battery
Battery chamber/Memory card cover
USB and A/V port
Capturing photos
Display icons
In Shooting mode
1. Shooting options left
1. Shooting options left
My Camera Display icons
Recording videos
2. Shooting options right
Viewing photos
In Playback mode
My Camera Display icons
Playing videos
SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED lens example
Lenses
Lens layout
My Camera
My Camera Lenses
Locking or unlocking the lens
the click
SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens example
SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED lens example
Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
SEF15A example optional
Accessories
External flash layout
1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera
Connecting the flash
My Camera Accessories
2 Connect the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe
My Camera Accessories
4 Lift up the flash for use
My Camera Accessories
GPS module layout optional
Attaching the GPS module
1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera
4 Press the power button of the GPS module
My Camera Accessories
Shooting modes
t Smart Auto mode
Program Shift
P Program mode
My Camera Shooting modes
My Camera Shooting modes
A Aperture Priority mode
S Shutter Priority mode
My Camera Shooting modes
M Manual mode
Using bulb
Framing mode
3 Adjust the focus ring to select a scene or filter effect
i Lens Priority mode
Using the E mode
My Camera Shooting modes
3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Using i-Function in PASM modes
2 Press i-Function on the lens to select a setting
My Camera Shooting modes
My Camera Shooting modes
Using i-Zoom
3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M or
My Camera Shooting modes
N Magic mode
p Panorama mode
To set an effect
You can select a desired scene by pressing f in Shooting mode
s Scene mode
My Camera Shooting modes
Sound picture Add a voice memo before and after capturing a photo
My Camera Shooting modes
Dawn Capture scenes at sunrise Backlight Capture backlit subjects
3D Capture 3D photos. p
v Movie mode
My Camera Shooting modes
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter
Available functions by shooting mode
My Camera Shooting modes
Shooting Functions
Chapter
Size
Photo size options
Video size options
Shooting Functions Size
Video quality options
Quality
Photo quality options
ISO sensitivity
Examples
White Balance light source
White Balance options
Shooting Functions White Balance light source
Customizing preset options
Fluorescent Daylight
Shooting Functions White Balance light source
Auto WB
Daylight
Picture Wizard photo styles
To set a photo style
AF mode
Single AF
Shooting Functions AF mode
Continuous AF
Manual focus
AF area
Selection AF
Multi AF
Face detection AF
Self-portrait AF
Shooting Functions AF area
The focus area is magnified by 8 times when you rotate the
MF assist
The focus area is magnified by 5 times when you rotate the
OIS options
Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Continuous
Drive shooting method
Single
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
Timer
Burst
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Exposure +2
For example, AB-/+3 adjusts the Amber value plus
Bracketing setting
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
or minus three steps. MG-/+3 adjusts the Magenta
Flash
Flash options
Shooting Functions Flash
Adjusting the flash intensity
Correcting the red-eye effect
To set the flash
Metering
Multi
Shooting Functions Metering
Center-weighted
Spot
To set this function
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
Shooting Functions Metering
Without Smart Range effect
Smart Range
Shooting Functions
To set Smart Range options
Color space
Exposure lock
Exposure compensation/lock
Exposure compensation
Multi Motion
Video functions
Movie AE mode
Shooting Functions Video functions
Fader
Voice
Playback/Editing
Chapter
Viewing image thumbnails
Searching and managing files
Viewing photos
1 Press y
Protecting files
Viewing files by category in Smart Album
Viewing files as a folder
Playback/Editing Searching and managing files
3 Press 4 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Deleting files
2 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
3 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Viewing a slide show
Viewing photos
Enlarging a photo
1 In Playback mode, press m 2 Select
To set auto rotate options
Auto rotating
Playback/Editing Viewing photos
1 Press o at the point where you want the new video to begin
Playing videos
Trimming a video during playback
2 When paused, press
Playback/Editing Playing videos
Capturing an image during playback
1 Press o at the point where you want to save a still image 2 Press
Editing photos
Options
Playback/Editing Editing photos
Brightness Adjust the brightness of a photo
Contrast Adjust the sharpness of a photo
Camera settings menu
Chapter
Noise reduction
User settings
ISO customizing
AF Priority
Camera settings menu User settings
Distortion Correct
iFn Customizing
User display
You can add or remove shooting information from the display
AF lamp
Key mapping
Grid Line
Setting
Learn about the menu items of the Setting
defaults. Date, time, language, and video output settings
Camera settings menu Setting
Reset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory
by another brand of camera, a memory card reader, or
Set the Quick View time length - the amount of time the
Setting
Adjust the display brightness, auto brightness setting, or
camera displays a photo immediately after you captured
connecting the camera to an external video device such as a
Setting
Set the video signal output appropriate for your country when
PAL Supports only PAL B, D, G, H, or I Australia, Austria
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Connecting to external devices
Chapter
2 Select a video signal output according to your country or region. p
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
Viewing files on a TV
3 Connect the TV and the camera using the A/V cable
4 View the videos and photos using the buttons on the camera
Viewing files on an HDTV
2 Connect the HDTV and the camera using the HDMI cable
Connecting to external devices Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
Press I or the mode switching button again to switch to 2D TV Mode
Viewing files on a 3D TV
View 3D photos with the buttons on your TVs remote control
Connecting to external devices Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
When the pop-up message appears on the camera display, select Printer
Printing photos
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer
Connecting to external devices
Creating a print order DPOF
Configuring print settings
DPOF options
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
Transferring files to your computer
Transferring files to your Windows computer
Connecting to external devices
Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP
Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computer
Transferring files to your Mac computer
2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen
3 Select a program you want to install, and then click Install
Using programs on a PC
Installing software
5 When the installation is complete click Exit
Using Intelli-studio
Requirements
Using the Intelli-studio Interface
1 Turn off the camera
Transferring files using Intelli-studio
Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC
2 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable
Requirements for Mac
Using Samsung RAW Converter
Requirements for Windows
Editing RAW format files
To adjust the exposure of an image
Using the Samsung RAW Converter Interface
1 Select File Open file and open a file
Adjust the tone with the scroll bar
To adjust the contrast of an image
3 Adjust the exposure with the scroll bar
Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC
Appendix
Chapter
Error messages
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies
Camera lens and display
Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
Image sensor
Using on beaches or shores
Using or storing the camera
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
Other cautions
Using the camera with caution in humid environments
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Supported memory card
About memory card
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Memory card capacity
1,354
Appendix Maintaining the camera
1,393
Battery specifications
About the battery
Cautions when using memory cards
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Do not place the battery in a microwave oven
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Notes about using the battery
Battery life
Low battery message
Notes about charging the battery
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new card
Before contacting a service center
damaged due to excessive heat. Turn on your
is set correctly. Set AF Priority to Off or focus
Appendix Before contacting a service center
Appendix Before contacting a service center
discharged. Insert a fully charged battery and
Camera specifications
White Balance
Appendix Camera specifications
Drive Mode
Flash
Video
Appendix Camera specifications
Vignetting, Miniature, Fish Eye, Sketch, Defog
Playback
Appendix Camera specifications
Interface
SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4
Lens specifications
Lens Name
SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED
Appendix Lens specifications
Supported Portrait, Children, Sports, Backlight, Landscape
Sunset, Dawn, Beach & Snow, Night
Appendix Lens specifications
60 mm equivalent to 92.4 mm in 35 mm
Lens may differ from your actual items
AEB Auto Exposure Bracket
Glossary
AdobeRGB
AEL Auto Exposure Lock
DCF Design rule for Camera File system
Color temperature
Composition
Depth of field
Focal length
Exposure
Flash
Histogram
JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group
sRGB Standard RGB
Resolution
RAW CCD raw data
Vignetting
Optional accessories
Index
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
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