USER MANUAL
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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
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids
camera or other equipment
Use the battery only for its intended purpose
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Caution-situations that could cause damage to your
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
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight
If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to cool down
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera
Indications used in this manual
Mode indications
Icons used in this manual
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control
Contents
Concepts in Photography
My Camera
A Aperture Priority mode
Contents
Accessories
t Smart Auto mode
AF mode
Shooting Functions
Contents
Size and Resolution
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
Wireless network
Playback/Editing
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings
Chapter
Camera settings menu
Connecting to external devices
Chapter
Camera specifications
Appendix
Error messages
Before contacting a service center
Shooting postures
Holding the camera
Concepts in Photography
Standing photography
Compose your shot stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length
apart, and keep your elbows pointed down
a straight posture
To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down
Using the display
1 Slide the display downwards carefully
2 Tilt the display from 180 upwards to 45 downwards
Concepts in Photography
looking up the subject
looking down on the subject
High-angle shot
Aperture
Aperture sizes
Concepts in Photography
Concepts in Photography
Aperture value and the depth of field
Shutter Speed
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles. For example, an
ISO sensitivity
ISO sensitivity
Shutter speed
Aperture
value
Look at these photos below and compare the changes
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
Short focal length
Long focal length
Depth of field
DOF depends on aperture value
What controls out-of-focus effects?
DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera
DOF depends on focal length
Composition
Optical preview
Rule of Thirds
compositions. Below are a few examples
Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling
Aperture value = Guide number / Flash to Subject Distance
Flash
Flash guide number
Guide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value
Concepts in Photography
Bounce Photography
My Camera
Chapter
My Camera
Getting started
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items
Camera layout
My Camera Camera layout
My Camera Camera layout
Setting the DIRECT LINK button
Using the DIRECT LINK button
Press DIRECT LINK again to return to the previous mode
Removing the battery and memory card
Inserting the battery and memory card
Using the memory card adapter
Set the Power switch to ON
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera
2 Press D/I to select a time zone, and then press o
Performing the initial setup
10 Press m to finish the initial setup
1 Press I to select Time Zone, and then press F or o
Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or an option
Selecting functions options
Selecting with buttons
Selecting by touch
My Camera Selecting functions options
Using m
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press m or touch
1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press f or touch
Using the Smart panel
6 Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode
My Camera Selecting functions options
3 Press D/I/C/F to move to EV, and then press o
1. Shooting information
In Shooting mode
Display icons
Capturing photos
1. Shooting information
My Camera Display icons
Recording videos
About the level gauge
My Camera Display icons
In Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playing videos
Changing the information displayed
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
My Camera Display icons
SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens example
Lenses
Lens layout
2 3
No. Description
Locking or unlocking the lens
SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example
My Camera Lenses
My Camera Lenses
SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens example
1 i-Function button p 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 4 Lens
5 Lens contacts
Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens example
My Camera
Accessories
External flash layout
SEF8A example
Lift up the flash for use
Connecting the external flash
1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera
2 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe
My Camera Accessories
1 Display icons 2 READY lamp/Test button 3 MODE button
4 Flash release button 5 POWER button 6 Battery cover 7 Bulb
8 TELE/WIDE mode switch 9 Hot-shoe connection
My Camera Accessories
GPS module layout optional
Attaching the GPS module
2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot-shoe
My Camera Accessories
Press the power button of the GPS module
Shooting modes
t Smart Auto mode
3 Half-press Shutter to focus
1 Rotate the mode dial to t 2 Align your subject in the frame
My Camera Shooting modes
Recognizable scenes
P Program mode
Rotate the mode dial to P Set the desired options
My Camera Shooting modes
To set the minimum
Program Shift
Minimum shutter speed
My Camera Shooting modes
3 Set the desired options
A Aperture Priority mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to A
2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture value
My Camera Shooting modes
S Shutter Priority mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to S
2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed
4 Set the desired options
M Manual mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to M
Framing mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Press i-Function on the lens to select E
i Lens Priority mode
Using the Bulb function
Using E
2 Press i-Function on the lens to select a setting
3 Adjust the focus ring to select a value
Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M
My Camera Shooting modes
3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Available options
Shooting mode
2 Press i-Function on the lens to select Z
Using Z
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or
3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio
My Camera Shooting modes
s Smart mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to s 2 Select a scene
3 Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter to capture
4 Touch a face to replace
Using the Best Face mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Best Face
3 Press Shutter to capture the photo
Capturing panoramic photos
1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama
3 Press m to return to Shooting mode
When you are finished, release Shutter
shaking the camera shooting in dark places
My Camera Shooting modes
4 Press Video recording again to stop
1 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, i, or s
Recording a video
2 Set the desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recording
SAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D lens example
3D mode
My Camera Shooting modes
You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens
Frame Packing Displays the images for the left and right eye
My Camera Shooting modes
Side by Side* Displays two images next to each other
alternately in frames
Press a shortcut for each function
Available functions by shooting mode
My Camera Shooting modes
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter
Chapter
Shooting Functions
Photo size
Size and Resolution
The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format
Quality
Examples
ISO sensitivity
White Balance
Reset
You can also customize preset White Balance options
Customizing preset White Balance options
To customize preset options
Picture Wizard photo styles
Examples
To set a photo style
rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually
AF mode
Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects
focus mode
Shooting Functions AF mode
Single AF
Continuous AF
Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press
Manual focus
AF area
Selection AF
The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
Multi AF
Face detection AF
The camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to
Shooting Functions AF area
Self-Portrait AF
AF Point
Touch AF
Tracking AF
Touch AF
Shooting Functions Touch AF
One touch shot
Focus assist
MF Assist
Focus Peaking
Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Drive shooting method
Continuous
Single
Timer
Burst
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
option
Bracketing setting
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
1 Flash
Flash
Shooting Functions Flash
Adjusting the flash intensity
Reducing the red-eye effect
When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levels
Self Shot
Multi
Metering
Center-weighted
Spot
Shooting Functions Metering
In Shooting mode, press m 1 Link AE to AF Point an option
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
options
Dynamic Range
Shooting Functions
To set Smart Range
Colored Pencil
Smart Filter
Vignetting
Miniature
Exposure compensation
indicator
selecting EV
Shutter
Exposure lock
The functions available for video are explained below
Video functions
Movie size
Movie quality
Multi Motion
Fader
Set the playing speed of a video
Set the mic level for the shooting conditions
Voice
Wind cut
Mic Level
Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC
Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos
Playback/Editing
Chapter
2 Press C/F to scroll through files
Viewing image thumbnails
Viewing photos
1 Press y
Playback/Editing Searching and managing files
4 Scroll the jog dial to the left to return to Playback mode
Viewing files by category
Viewing files as a folder
Lock/Unlock all files
Protecting files
1 In Playback mode, press m z Protect Select
2 Press C/F to select a file, and then press o 3 Press f
Deleting a single file
2 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
3 Press n 4 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Deleting files
Playback/Editing Searching and managing files
3 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Deleting all files
1 In Playback mode, press m 2 Select z Delete All
1 In Playback mode, press m
Viewing photos
Enlarging a photo
Viewing a slide show
5 Select Start Slide Show
Auto rotating
Creating a print order DPOF
4 Press m
Trimming a video during playback
3 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to begin
6 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to end
Playing videos
2 Press f or touch Capture
9 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Capturing an image during playback
7 Press f or touch End Point 8 Press f or touch Trim to trim a video
1 Touch
2 Drag the corners of the box to adjust the size of the area
Editing photos
Cropping a photo
3 Touch OK 4 Touch to save
Rotating a photo
Resizing photos
1 Touch 2 Touch an option
4 Touch OK 5 Touch to save
Adjusting your photos
1 Touch 2 Touch an adjusting option
3 Press C/F to adjust the option
4 Touch to save
Touch Press C/F to adjust the option
Retouching faces
3 Touch OK
Apply special effects to your photos
Applying Smart Filter effects
1 Touch , and then touch an option
2 Touch OK 3 Touch to save
Chapter
Wireless network
3 Press m, and then select Wi-Fi Setting
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings
Connecting to a WLAN
1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select , , , or
2 Select IP Setting Manual
Setting network options
1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press
Manually setting the IP address
Move to the next page
Using the login browser
Close the login browser
Move to the previous page
The quality of the network connection will be determined by the AP
Network connection tips
You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi features
Do not access a network that you are not authorized to use
Description
Entering text
change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it
Icon
1 On the camera, in Shooting mode, press m
Saving files to a smart phone automatically
3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App
5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera
4 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App
1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, select
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
3 On the camera, select a sending option
6 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera
Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, select
3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App
8 Release to capture the photo
Wireless network Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
6 On the smart phone, set the following shooting options
7 On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus
3 When the Auto Backup program icon appears, click it
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC
1 Install i-Launcher on the PC. p
Wireless network Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos
3 Select a backup PC
4 Select OK
Storing your information
Changing email settings
4 Select Sender Setting
Sending photos or videos via email
5 When the pop-up appears, select OK
Wireless network Sending photos or videos via email
Setting an email password
4 Select Setting Password On
7 Enter the new password again 8 When the pop-up appears, select OK
Changing the email password
4 Select Change Password
5 Enter your current 4-digit password 6 Enter a new 4-digit password
8 Select the comment box, enter your comments, and then touch
4 Select the Receiver box, enter an email address, and then touch
5 Select Next 6 Select files to send
7 Select Next
Using photo or video sharing websites
Accessing a website
1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select 3 Select a website
4 Enter your ID and password to log in
Select files to upload
Wireless network Using photo or video sharing websites
Access the website with your camera
Uploading photos or videos
2 Select
1 Rotate the mode dial to B
3 Enter your ID and password, and then select Login OK
Uploading photos to online storage
6 On the Samsung Link device, browse the shared photos or videos
Wireless network Using Samsung Link to send files
Viewing photos or videos on devices that support Samsung Link
5 On the Samsung Link device, select a camera to connect to
You can share up to 1,000 recent files
Wireless network Using Samsung Link to send files
2 On the camera, in Playback mode, scroll to a photo
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct
1 On the device, turn on the Wi-Fi Direct option
3 Press m, and then select ShareWi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct
Chapter
Camera settings menu
ISO Step
User settings
ISO Customizing
Noise Reduction
+2.7 EV, -/+3 EV
Bracket Set
DMF Direct Manual Focus
AE Bracket Set
Option
Color space
Camera settings menu User settings
sRGB Standard RGB is an international specification
User Display
Distortion Correct
Touch Operation
iFn Customizing
About histogram
Key Mapping
Backup, Email, SNS & Cloud, Samsung Link
Histogram
Grid Line
AF Lamp
Camera settings menu User settings
To set Setting
Setting
Learn to configure your cameras settings
Camera settings menu
Mode Help Guide Set to display help text about the
File Number
3D HDMI
Output
File Name
Information
Format
body or lens. Body Firmware, Lens Firmware
Device
cap to the lens when not using it
Camera settings menu Setting
Reset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory
defaults. Date, time, language, and video output settings
Chapter
Connecting to external devices
1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press m q HDMI Output an option. p
6 View photos or play videos using the camera buttons
Viewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV
Viewing files on an HDTV
In Shooting or Playback mode, press m q
7 Move to a 3D file, and then press I to switch to 3D mode
9 View 3D photos or play 3D videos using the camera buttons
Viewing files on a 3D TV
1 Turn off the camera
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
Transferring files to your computer
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen
Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computer
Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP
Transferring files to your Mac OS
3 Turn on the camera
On your computer, open the removable disk
Transfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer
Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computer
1 Insert the installation CD into your PC 2 Select a language
Using programs on a PC
Installing programs from the provided CD
Using i-Launcher
i-Launcher on your Mac OS computer
Requirements for Mac OS
Opening i-Launcher
Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC
Viewing photos
Using Multimedia Viewer
On the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Firmware Upgrade
Viewing videos
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program
Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC
2 Select a language 3 Follow the on-screen instructions
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
1 Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PC
Chapter
Appendix
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies
Error messages
Image sensor
Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
Camera lens and display
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
Using or storing the camera
Using on beaches or shores
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Using the camera with caution in humid environments
Other cautions
Turn off the camera when not using it
About memory card
Supported memory card
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Quality
Memory card capacity
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Size
Video
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Cautions when using memory cards
Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card
Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields
Guidelines for charging the battery
About the battery
Battery specifications
Charging time* When the battery
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Battery life
Low battery message
Notes about using the battery
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
Cautions about using the battery
Notes about charging the battery
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Use only the provided USB cable
Notes about charging with a computer connected
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Before contacting a service center
or UHS-1 memory card
Appendix Before contacting a service center
The memory card has
not recognize an SDXC
Videos may not play on some video player
Appendix Before contacting a service center
Camera specifications
Appendix Camera specifications
Flash WB, Custom Set, Color Temperature
Appendix Camera specifications
Playback
Appendix Camera specifications
Video
x0.25 640X480, 320X240 only, x0.5
Power Source
Appendix Camera specifications
Wireless network
MobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Auto Backup
Ad-Hoc network
AP Access Point
Glossary
AEL/AFL Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus Lock
Color space
Color temperature
Camera shake Blur
Cloud Computing
Exif Exchangeable Image File Format
EV Exposure Value
Flash
EV Compensation
JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group
Image sensor
IP Internet protocol address
ISO sensitivity
NFC Near Field Communication
PAL Phase Alternate Line
Resolution
Noise
sRGB Standard RGB
Wi-Fi
WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Shutter speed
Lens
Optional accessories
Appendix
Lens
Camera bag
Appendix Optional accessories
Rechargeable battery
Battery charger
Best Face mode Bracketing
Index
Aperture 17 Auto Backup Auto focus
Battery
Red-eye effect Remote Viewfinder Resolution
One touch shot Optical Image Stabilization OIS Optional accessories
Panorama mode Photos
Picture Wizard Posture Power save mode
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
Correct Disposal of This Product
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