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Samsung EV-NX300MBMVDE, EV-NX300MBQUDE manual Composition, Optical preview, Rule of Thirds

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Concepts in Photography

Optical preview

You can press the Custom button to view the optical preview before capturing a photo. The camera adjusts the aperture to the predefined settings and shows the results on the screen. Set the Custom button to Optical preview. (p. 150)

Composition

It is fun to capture a photo of the beauty of world with a camera. No matter how the world is beautiful, however, a poor composition cannot capture the beauty of it.

When it comes to composition, it is very important to prioritize subjects.

Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.

Rule of Thirds

To use the rule of thirds, divide the image into a 3x3 pattern of equal rectangles.

To compose photos that best emphasize the subject, make sure the subject is located at one of the corners of the center rectangle.

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Samsung EV-NX300MBMVDE, EV-NX300MBQUDE, EV-NX300MBSTDE, EV-NX300MBMUDE manual Composition, Optical preview, Rule of Thirds

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USER MANUAL Copyright information ‡ Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, IncDo not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Do not handle your camera with wet handsCaution-situations that could cause damage to your Use the battery only for its intended purposeAvoid interference with pacemakers camera or other equipmentDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Never use a damaged battery, or memory cardDo not touch the flash while it fires Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fieldsYou must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to cool downCheck that the camera is operating properly before use Do not expose the lens to direct sunlightIcons used in this manual Indications used in this manualMode indications My Camera ContentsConcepts in Photography How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity controlt Smart Auto mode ContentsAccessories A Aperture Priority modeSize and Resolution Shooting FunctionsContents AF modeConnecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Wireless networkPlayback/Editing Using a smart phone as a remote shutter releaseChapter Camera settings menuConnecting to external devices ChapterBefore contacting a service center AppendixError messages Camera specificationsConcepts in Photography Shooting posturesHolding the camera a straight posture Compose your shot stand up straight with your feet shoulder-lengthapart, and keep your elbows pointed down Standing photography2 Tilt the display from 180 upwards to 45 downwards Using the display1 Slide the display downwards carefully To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or downHigh-angle shot looking up the subjectlooking down on the subject Concepts in PhotographyConcepts in Photography ApertureAperture sizes Aperture value and the depth of field Concepts in PhotographyShutter speed Shutter SpeedISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles. For example, anvalue Shutter speedAperture ISO sensitivityLong focal length Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspectiveShort focal length Look at these photos below and compare the changesWhat controls out-of-focus effects? Depth of fieldDOF depends on aperture value DOF depends on focal length DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the cameraRule of Thirds CompositionOptical preview Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling compositions. Below are a few examplesGuide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value FlashFlash guide number Aperture value = Guide number / Flash to Subject DistanceBounce Photography Concepts in PhotographyChapter My CameraCheck your product box for the following items Getting startedUnpacking My CameraCamera layout My Camera Camera layout Press DIRECT LINK again to return to the previous mode Setting the DIRECT LINK buttonUsing the DIRECT LINK button My Camera Camera layoutUsing the memory card adapter Removing the battery and memory cardInserting the battery and memory card Turning on your camera Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Set the Power switch to ON1 Press I to select Time Zone, and then press F or o Performing the initial setup10 Press m to finish the initial setup 2 Press D/I to select a time zone, and then press oSelecting by touch Selecting functions optionsSelecting with buttons Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or an option1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press m or touch Using mE.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode My Camera Selecting functions optionsE.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode Using the Smart panel6 Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press f or touch3 Press D/I/C/F to move to EV, and then press o My Camera Selecting functions optionsCapturing photos In Shooting modeDisplay icons 1. Shooting informationAbout the level gauge My Camera Display iconsRecording videos 1. Shooting informationPlaying videos In Playback modeViewing photos My Camera Display iconsMy Camera Display icons Changing the information displayedPress D repeatedly to change the display type 2 3 LensesLens layout SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens exampleMy Camera Lenses Locking or unlocking the lensSAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example No. Description5 Lens contacts SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens example1 i-Function button p 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 4 Lens My Camera LensesSAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens example Lens markingsFind out what the numbers on the lens signify SEF8A example AccessoriesExternal flash layout My Camera2 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe Connecting the external flash1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera Lift up the flash for use8 TELE/WIDE mode switch 9 Hot-shoe connection 1 Display icons 2 READY lamp/Test button 3 MODE button4 Flash release button 5 POWER button 6 Battery cover 7 Bulb My Camera Accessories2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot-shoe GPS module layout optionalAttaching the GPS module My Camera AccessoriesPress the power button of the GPS module My Camera Accessoriest Smart Auto mode Shooting modesRecognizable scenes 1 Rotate the mode dial to t 2 Align your subject in the frameMy Camera Shooting modes 3 Half-press Shutter to focusMy Camera Shooting modes P Program modeRotate the mode dial to P Set the desired options My Camera Shooting modes Program ShiftMinimum shutter speed To set the minimum2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture value A Aperture Priority mode1 Rotate the mode dial to A 3 Set the desired options2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed S Shutter Priority mode1 Rotate the mode dial to S My Camera Shooting modesFraming mode M Manual mode1 Rotate the mode dial to M 4 Set the desired optionsUsing E i Lens Priority modeUsing the Bulb function 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Press i-Function on the lens to select E1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M 3 Adjust the focus ring to select a valueUsing i-Function in P/A/S/M modes 2 Press i-Function on the lens to select a settingShooting mode 3 Adjust the focus ring to select an optionAvailable options My Camera Shooting modes3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio Using Z1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or 2 Press i-Function on the lens to select Z3 Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter to capture s Smart mode1 Rotate the mode dial to s 2 Select a scene My Camera Shooting modes3 Press Shutter to capture the photo Using the Best Face mode1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Best Face 4 Touch a face to replaceWhen you are finished, release Shutter 1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama3 Press m to return to Shooting mode Capturing panoramic photosMy Camera Shooting modes shaking the camera shooting in dark places2 Set the desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recording 1 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, i, or sRecording a video 4 Press Video recording again to stopYou can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens 3D modeMy Camera Shooting modes SAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D lens examplealternately in frames My Camera Shooting modesSide by Side* Displays two images next to each other Frame Packing Displays the images for the left and right eyeFor details about shooting functions, see Chapter Available functions by shooting modeMy Camera Shooting modes Press a shortcut for each functionShooting Functions ChapterSize and Resolution Photo sizeQuality The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW formatISO sensitivity ExamplesWhite Balance To customize preset options You can also customize preset White Balance optionsCustomizing preset White Balance options ResetTo set a photo style Picture Wizard photo stylesExamples focus mode AF modeLearn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manuallySingle AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press Single AFContinuous AF Shooting Functions AF modeManual focus The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area AF areaSelection AF The camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to Multi AFFace detection AF Self-Portrait AF Shooting Functions AF areaTouch AF Touch AFTracking AF AF PointOne touch shot Shooting Functions Touch AFFocus Peaking Focus assistMF Assist Optical Image Stabilization OIS Single Drive shooting methodContinuous Shooting Functions Drive shooting method TimerBurst Shooting Functions Drive shooting method Auto Exposure Bracketing AE BracketWhite Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Shooting Functions Drive shooting method Bracketing settingPicture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket optionFlash 1 Flash When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levels Adjusting the flash intensityReducing the red-eye effect Shooting Functions FlashSelf Shot Metering MultiShooting Functions Metering Center-weightedSpot Measuring the exposure value of the focus area In Shooting mode, press m 1 Link AE to AF Point an optionTo set Smart Range Dynamic RangeShooting Functions optionsMiniature Smart FilterVignetting Colored Pencilselecting EV Exposure compensationindicator Exposure lock ShutterMovie quality Video functionsMovie size The functions available for video are explained belowSet the playing speed of a video Multi MotionFader Mic Level VoiceWind cut Set the mic level for the shooting conditionsChapter Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videosPlayback/Editing Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC1 Press y Viewing image thumbnailsViewing photos 2 Press C/F to scroll through filesViewing files as a folder 4 Scroll the jog dial to the left to return to Playback modeViewing files by category Playback/Editing Searching and managing files2 Press C/F to select a file, and then press o 3 Press f Protecting files1 In Playback mode, press m z Protect Select Lock/Unlock all filesDeleting files 2 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes3 Press n 4 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes Deleting a single file1 In Playback mode, press m 2 Select z Delete All 3 When the pop-up message appears, select YesDeleting all files Playback/Editing Searching and managing filesViewing a slide show Viewing photosEnlarging a photo 1 In Playback mode, press m4 Press m Auto rotatingCreating a print order DPOF 5 Select Start Slide ShowPlaying videos 3 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to begin6 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to end Trimming a video during playback7 Press f or touch End Point 8 Press f or touch Trim to trim a video 9 When the pop-up message appears, select YesCapturing an image during playback 2 Press f or touch CaptureCropping a photo 2 Drag the corners of the box to adjust the size of the areaEditing photos 1 Touch1 Touch 2 Touch an option Rotating a photoResizing photos 3 Touch OK 4 Touch to save3 Press C/F to adjust the option Adjusting your photos1 Touch 2 Touch an adjusting option 4 Touch OK 5 Touch to save3 Touch OK Touch Press C/F to adjust the optionRetouching faces 4 Touch to save2 Touch OK 3 Touch to save Applying Smart Filter effects1 Touch , and then touch an option Apply special effects to your photosWireless network Chapter1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select , , , or Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settingsConnecting to a WLAN 3 Press m, and then select Wi-Fi SettingManually setting the IP address Setting network options1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press 2 Select IP Setting ManualMove to the previous page Using the login browserClose the login browser Move to the next page‡ Do not access a network that you are not authorized to use Network connection tips‡ You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi features ‡ The quality of the network connection will be determined by the APIcon Entering textchange the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it Description5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera Saving files to a smart phone automatically3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App 1 On the camera, in Shooting mode, press m3 On the camera, select a sending option 1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, selectSending photos or videos to a smart phone 4 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA AppWireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 6 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, select 7 On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus Wireless network Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release6 On the smart phone, set the following shooting options 8 Release to capture the photo1 Install i-Launcher on the PC. p Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC 3 When the Auto Backup program icon appears, click it4 Select OK Wireless network Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos3 Select a backup PC Sending photos or videos via email Changing email settings4 Select Sender Setting Storing your information4 Select Setting Password On Wireless network Sending photos or videos via emailSetting an email password 5 When the pop-up appears, select OK5 Enter your current 4-digit password 6 Enter a new 4-digit password Changing the email password4 Select Change Password 7 Enter the new password again 8 When the pop-up appears, select OK7 Select Next 4 Select the Receiver box, enter an email address, and then touch5 Select Next 6 Select files to send 8 Select the comment box, enter your comments, and then touch4 Enter your ID and password to log in Accessing a website1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select 3 Select a website Using photo or video sharing websitesUploading photos or videos Wireless network Using photo or video sharing websitesAccess the website with your camera Select files to uploadUploading photos to online storage 1 Rotate the mode dial to B3 Enter your ID and password, and then select Login OK 2 Select5 On the Samsung Link device, select a camera to connect to Wireless network Using Samsung Link to send filesViewing photos or videos on devices that support Samsung Link 6 On the Samsung Link device, browse the shared photos or videosWireless network Using Samsung Link to send files ‡ You can share up to 1,000 recent files3 Press m, and then select ShareWi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct1 On the device, turn on the Wi-Fi Direct option 2 On the camera, in Playback mode, scroll to a photoCamera settings menu ChapterNoise Reduction User settingsISO Customizing ISO StepAE Bracket Set Bracket SetDMF Direct Manual Focus +2.7 EV, -/+3 EVsRGB Standard RGB is an international specification Color spaceCamera settings menu User settings OptioniFn Customizing Distortion CorrectTouch Operation User DisplayHistogram Key MappingBackup, Email, SNS & Cloud, Samsung Link About histogramCamera settings menu User settings Grid LineAF Lamp Camera settings menu SettingLearn to configure your cameras settings To set Setting‡ Mode Help Guide Set to display help text about the File Name 3D HDMIOutput File NumberDevice Formatbody or lens. Body Firmware, Lens Firmware Informationdefaults. Date, time, language, and video output settings Camera settings menu SettingReset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory cap to the lens when not using itConnecting to external devices ChapterViewing files on an HDTV 6 View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsViewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press m q HDMI Output an option. pViewing files on a 3D TV 7 Move to a 3D file, and then press I to switch to 3D mode9 View 3D photos or play 3D videos using the camera buttons In Shooting or Playback mode, press m qTransferring files to your Windows OS computer Connecting the camera as a removable diskTransferring files to your computer 1 Turn off the cameraTransferring files to your Mac OS Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computerDisconnecting the camera for Windows XP 2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screenConnecting to external devices Transferring files to your computer On your computer, open the removable diskTransfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer 3 Turn on the cameraUsing i-Launcher Using programs on a PCInstalling programs from the provided CD 1 Insert the installation CD into your PC 2 Select a languageConnecting to external devices Using programs on a PC Requirements for Mac OSOpening i-Launcher i-Launcher on your Mac OS computerUsing Multimedia Viewer Viewing photosConnecting to external devices Using programs on a PC Viewing videosDownloading the PC Auto Backup program On the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Firmware Upgrade1 Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PC Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Select a language 3 Follow the on-screen instructionsAppendix ChapterError messages When the following error messages appear, try these remediesCamera lens and display Cleaning the cameraMaintaining the camera Image sensorAppendix Maintaining the camera Using or storing the cameraUsing on beaches or shores Inappropriate places to use or store the camera‡ Turn off the camera when not using it Using the camera with caution in humid environmentsOther cautions Appendix Maintaining the cameraAppendix Maintaining the camera About memory cardSupported memory card Size Memory card capacityAppendix Maintaining the camera QualityAppendix Maintaining the camera Video‡ Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields Cautions when using memory cards‡ Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card Appendix Maintaining the cameraCharging time* When the battery About the batteryBattery specifications Guidelines for charging the batteryNotes about using the battery Battery lifeLow battery message Appendix Maintaining the cameraAppendix Maintaining the camera Cautions about using the batteryNotes about charging the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageAppendix Maintaining the camera Notes about charging with a computer connectedHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care ‡ Use only the provided USB cableBefore contacting a service center not recognize an SDXC Appendix Before contacting a service centerThe memory card has or UHS-1 memory cardAppendix Before contacting a service center Videos may not play on some video playerCamera specifications Appendix Camera specifications Appendix Camera specifications Flash WB, Custom Set, Color Temperaturex0.25 640X480, 320X240 only, x0.5 Appendix Camera specificationsVideo PlaybackMobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Auto Backup Appendix Camera specificationsWireless network Power SourceAEL/AFL Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus Lock AP Access PointGlossary Ad-Hoc networkCloud Computing Color temperatureCamera shake Blur Color spaceEV Compensation EV Exposure ValueFlash Exif Exchangeable Image File FormatISO sensitivity Image sensorIP Internet protocol address JPEG Joint Photographic Experts GroupNoise PAL Phase Alternate LineResolution NFC Near Field CommunicationShutter speed Wi-FiWPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup sRGB Standard RGBLens Optional accessoriesAppendix LensBattery charger Appendix Optional accessoriesRechargeable battery Camera bagBattery IndexAperture 17 Auto Backup Auto focus Best Face mode BracketingPicture Wizard Posture Power save mode One touch shot Optical Image Stabilization OIS Optional accessoriesPanorama mode Photos Red-eye effect Remote Viewfinder ResolutionApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Correct Disposal of This ProductWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Correct disposal of batteries in this productFCC notice Declaration of Conformity1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPEDISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IC 649E-NX300 This equipment may be operated in all EU countriesPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product