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Samsung GX-20 manual Using the Flash

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Using the Flash

This chapter explains how to take a picture in a dark place using the ﬂ ash.

098 Selecting Flash Mode

099Using Auto Discharge

100Using Fill-in Flash

100Using Red-eye Reduction Flash

101Front curtain sync, Rear curtain sync

101Daylight-Sync Shooting

102Compensating Flash Output

102Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode

103Using Slow-Speed-Sync

104Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash

104	Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance

104Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value

105Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)

105About the LCD Panel Display for SEF-36PZF

106Using P-TTL Auto Mode

106Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode

107Using in Wireless Mode

107 Red-Eye Reduction

108 Using the external ﬂ ash sync terminal

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Contents

Page Do not use the ﬂash in close proximity to people or infants Important Safety Information001 002 Precautions for Battery UsagePrecautions for Charger Usage Do not disassemble the chargerContents Using the Menu 004Contents Using Software 007 FeatureUse a 100mm lens with the GX-20 Sizes for 35mm ﬁlm and Size of SensorButtons Understanding illustrated icons used in this user guide008 Or icons indicates the each direction buttonContents of the Operating Manual Memo Checking the Contents of the Package Setting the Language and Date InformationChecking the Contents of the Package 013 Names of Working PartsFront & Top Rear 014Quick reference guide 015016 Charging and Inserting the BatteryCharging the Battery Charging LED Status017 Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery as shown on the picture Battery Operating Normal Flash photography Battery Level IndicatorLifetime of the battery Fully charged battery 018019 Inserting the Memory CardClose the Card cover Precautions When Using the Memory Card 020Turning the Camera On and Off Move the main switch to the on positionBattery grip supports the green button 021022 Setting the Language and Date InformationCurrent date and time can be set on the following screen Starting Basic Shooting Auto mode LCD Panel Indications Using the full automatic program modeCheck that the camera is off Attaching and removing the lens024 025 How you hold the camera is important when taking picturesCorrect methods of holding the camera Optical Image Stabilization OIS Optical Image StabilizationTurning On the OIS Function 026Detailed Information While Power is On or Operating Mode DialLCD Monitor Indications 027Capture Mode 029 Playback ModeAperture Value Shooting mode Shutter Speed Captured imagesPlayback Histogram Display030 Dark031 When capturing or adjustingViewﬁnder Indications Displays the aperture value032 Flash modeLCD Panel Indications Set the focus mode lever to SAF Using the full automatic program modeSet the mode dial to Auto mode AFAuto Focusing Frame Focus indicatorShutter release button has two positions Operating the shutter release buttonHard-to-Autofocus Subjects Review captured images on the LCD monitorAdjust the diopter adjustment lever to suit Your eyesight Adjusting the Viewﬁnder to Your EyesightUsing the Zoom ring 035Move Using the Drive Mode036 Charging to On in the CUSTOM2 MenuGetting a Better Picture by Using More Functions Digital Using the Liveview functionDisplaying the Digital Preview Liveview039 Main switch toManual White Balance Manual W.B Press the OK buttonChecking the focus Using AutofocusSet the focus mode lever to SAF or CAF You can focus with the following methodsChoose the part of the viewﬁnder to set focus to Selecting the Focusing Area AF PointSetting the Focus Position in the Viewﬁnder 041Centre the subject to focus Fixing the Focus042 Keep pressing the shutter button halfwayYou can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusUsing the Focus Indicator 043Using the Viewﬁnder Matte Field 044Effect of Shutter Speed and Effect of Aperture Using slower shutter speedUsing faster shutter speed Effect of Shutter SpeedNow you can check the depth of ﬁeld in the viewﬁnder How to Check Depth of Field046 Depth of Field?Exposure Compensation Set with the metering mode leverSelecting the Metering Method 047Press the AE-L button AE-L with AF Locked048 Using the RAW button 049050 Using the Mirror Lock Up FunctionPress the direction buttons to select Self-Timer 2 secs Focus on the subjectDrive Single Frame Shooting Move Set Self-Timer 12 secs Self-Timer ShootingFocus indicator appears when the subject is in focus 051Point the remote control unit towards Remote Control Shooting Sold SeparatelyRemote control unit is pressed 052053 Using the MenuUsing the Menu button Press the Menu buttonThis section explains the methods for Capture Menu Using the Capture MenuPicture Wizard 054Jpeg Size File FormatJpeg Quality Liveview Colour SpaceSet RAW Button You can set the colour space to useInterval Shooting You can save the current set value to User program modeUser Registration Extended Bracket Contrast058 Auto EV Adjust The exposure isMulti Exposure Number of Shots 2 9 imagesSelect OIS menu in the Capture Menu Memory of Settings OIS Optical Image Stabilization059 Link AF Point & AE Using the CUSTOM1 MenuAF in remote control Superimpose AF AreaAF by Press Halfway Enable AF Performs Autofocus when pressing the AF buttonAF Button Function Catch in FocusAE-L with AF Locked Locks the exposure value when the focus is lockedEV Steps Program Line Metering TimeWB Adjustable Range WB when using ﬂashFine Tune when AWB Auto EVCNoise Reduction Colour Temp. UnitHigh Noise ISO DisplaySet Max ISO Range Reset Custom1ISO Steps Set the sensitivity stepGreen Button in TAv&M Using the CUSTOM2 MenuDial in Program / Sv / Tv / Av / TAv / M / X / B Use Aperture RingBracketing Order One-touch BracketingRemaining Count Release in ChargingAuto Rotation Preview MethodInitial Zoom Saving Rotation InfoReset Custom2 Select BatteryLight of Top LCD Flash in Wireless Mode Fires built-in ﬂ ash as master in wireless modeBeep Using the Setup MenuFormat You can turn the camera operation beep on or offDate/Time Date SettingTime Setting Language/言語Video Out LCD colour adjustmentLCD Brightness 072Folder Name Auto Power OffUSB Selecting an external device 073Change File Name Sensor CleaningSelect Sensor Cleaning on the Setup Menu menu 074Dust can be removed by shaking the Sensor Dust RemovalDust Alert Checks dust in the sensorPixel Mapping AF ﬁne adjustmentReset Unclear your cameraQuick View Using the Playback MenuExposure Warning 077078 Digital PreviewDigital Filter Back Set Move ExitTaking a picture of a fast-moving subject Adjusting the sensitivity of the image sensorShooting in the different exposure rates Expressing the background out of focusRotate the Mode dial to select P Using the best programmed exposure, P Program modeAutomatic Program Exposure Mode 080081 To change the aperture082 Sv Sensitivity Priority ModeShooting in the different exposure rates Sv Mode, Aperture f =083 Tv Shutter Priority ModeTaking a picture of a fast-moving subject Now, you are ready to take some picturesTurn the rear dial and adjust the aperture value Av Aperture Priority ModeRotate the Mode dial to select Av Expressing the background out of focus085 Using the automatic ISO setting modeTAv Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode TAv Mode, Aperture f =EV Bar Manual ModeAE-L in M mode 086Shooting with long time shutter speed Bulb ModeRotate the Mode dial to select B 087088 Using the external ﬂashFlash X-Sync Mode Now, the ﬂash ﬁres as soon as you press the shutter button089 User ModeRotate the Mode dial to select User Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket While using the front dialFocus indicator appears in the viewﬁ nder when focused 090091 092 Setting the White BalanceColour Temperature Press the Fn buttonManual Setting the Colour TemperatureAdjusting the White Balance Manually Press the direction buttonDaylight Check Set Fine-Tuning the White Balance094 Auto Check Set Exit SetGreen Magenta Blue Amber 095Press the OK button twice Daylight Exit Set096 Adjusting the sensitivity of the image sensorSetting the Sensitivity Press the direction buttons to select a desired sensitivityUsing the Flash Press the direction buttons to select Flash mode Using the Built-in FlashSelecting Flash Mode 098099 Using Auto DischargeWireless Mode Auto Fill-In Auto +Red-eyeBrighten the surroundings when shooting Using Fill-in FlashUsing Red-eye Reduction Flash 100101 Front curtain sync, Rear curtain syncDaylight-Sync Shooting Subject moved in the direction of the arrowUsing the Flash in Av Aperture Priority Mode Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Flash in Tv Shutter Priority Mode Compensating Flash OutputUsing M Manual Mode Using Slow-Speed-SyncUsing Tv Shutter Priority Mode 103104 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in FlashCalculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance Sensitivity Built-in ﬂash guide number105 Using an External Flash Sold SeparatelyAbout the LCD Panel Display for SEF-36PZF Camera Function Flash106 Using P-TTL Auto ModeUsing High-Speed Flash Sync Mode UnitWireless Flash Control P-TTL Flash Mode Using in Wireless ModeWireless Mode Red-Eye ReductionUsing the external ﬂash sync terminal 108How to Playback the Images Connecting the Camera to AV EquipmentRotating Images This chapter explains how to playback still picturesPlaying Back Still Pictures 110Displaying a Folder 111112 Show, Interval, and Effect setting screen appearsSlideshow Effect of the SlideshowDifferent name Press the Fn button Digital Filters113 Press the direction button to select Save as114 Digital Filter115 Converting RAW ﬁles to Jpeg formatYou can convert captured RAW ﬁles into Jpeg ﬁles You can delete one image at a time Deleting ImagesDeleting a Single Image Deleting All Images 116117 Deleting Selected Images from Nine-Image DisplayDeleting Folders Deleting images taken with the RAW+ button 118Protecting All Images Protecting Images from DeletionProtecting a Single Image You can protect images from being accidentally deletedConnecting the Camera to AV Equipment 120Using the Software Using the Samsung RAW Converter122 Software NotesSystem Requirements 123 Click Setting up the application software124 125 Starting PC modePress the Menu button and select the Setup Menu menu 126 Removable DiskDownloading stored images Unexpected disconnectionRemoving the removable disk Setting up the USB Driver for MACUsing the USB Driver for MAC Windows 2000/ME/XP/VistaSamsung Master Samsung MasterDownloading images 128129 130 Image viewerYou can view the stored images 131 Image editYou can edit the still image Movie edit 132133 Using the Samsung RAW ConverterDeveloping the RAW ﬁles Exposure Correcting the exposure134 135 Saving the RAW ﬁles into Jpeg or Tiff formatHandling the JPEG/TIFF ﬁles as you edit RAW ﬁles Original imageMemo Setting the Printing Service Dpof Printing Single Images Settings for All ImagesSet the following items for each image Setting the Printing Service DpofPrinting Single Images 138139 Settings for All ImagesPress the Fn button in Playback mode Set the USB on the Setup Menu to Print Printing Using PictBridgeConnecting the Camera to the Printer 140Paper size 141Button 142 Press the OK button twiceConﬁrmation screen Printing All Images143 Print OneWhen you have ﬁnished printing, turn off the camera Printing Images Using the Dpof SettingsDisconnecting the Cable from the Printer 144Optional Accessories AppendixCamera Case Optional AccessoriesExternal Flash SEF-54PZF / SEF-36PZF Others147 TroubleshootingError Messages Description 148 Printer Problem Cause Remedy149 Computer150 Focal Length onHow to stop the program Case There is an unexpected error during ﬁle transferWhen using the USB hub? PC manufacturer or Bios manufacturerMain Speciﬁcations Main Speciﬁcations 153Glossary Gradation Image ResolutionExif Exchangable Image File Format Histogram021 E SymbolIndex 156076 157Correct disposal of batteries in this product 158159 FCC noticeDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Samsung Techwin Model No Samsung GX-20Memo Memo