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