Basic shooting

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video.

Using the Smart Auto mode …………………………	39
Using the Program mode ……………………………	40
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
or Manual mode ………………………………………	41
Using the Night/Portrait/Landscapee mode ………	45
Using the Scene mode ………………………………	46
Recording a Movie ……………………………………	48

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Samsung NX-series, NX 10 user manual Basic shooting

Contents

NX10 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and petsPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Ensure maximum battery and charger life Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Copyright information Check that the camera is operating properlyBefore use 102 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode explanation shown next to the titleCheck the following pictures sequentially by using Press Menu display used in this manual Menu display of the photo shooting modeMenu display of the movie shooting mode Icons used in this manual Subject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure Brightness Quick reference Reducing camera shake Contents Contents 110 101103 111 Basic functions Unpacking Software installationUSB cable Battery Strap Check your product box for the following items Title and role of each part Title and role of each part Button p Cover p Use of eye sensor Removal of Eye-cup Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/ Status lampClear view Status lamp Eye-cup Description for each part of the lens Lens contacts Lens mount Connecting pointLens Point AF/MF switch Focus ring OIS switch Mount Color of charge lamp Charging status Charging the batteryPreparations before shooting Installing the battery Preparations before shooting Installing the memory card Lens mounting Mounting/dismounting the lensDismounting the lens Before mounting the lens Connecting the strap Turning on the power and initialization Turning on the power and initialization Shooting option display left IconsInformation display Shooting option display right Option/menu selection method Using the dialExample. Using the dial in the S mode To save a selected option or menu, press Using Fn Option/menu selection method Changing the display type Setting the display and soundUser Display setting values Mode Select Setup2 2 → Sound → System Volume → an option Setting user display Setting the soundSetting the display and sound Press Menu to return to the previous mode Screen will be shown only through Setting the screen displayAuto Select Main Display Simple picture-taking method Green Focus is set Red Focus is not set Tips for getting a clearer photo Focus frame Using the manual focus Please try to use the focus lock function Using automatic focus Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take a photo Using the OIS switch of lens Optical Image Stabilization OIS Using the OIS in the menu option Depth preview button Press the Depth Preview in the Shooting modeWhat is the depth of ﬁeld? Basic shooting Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to Align your subject in the frame What is the program shift method? Using the Program modeRotate the mode dial to P Set options Dial direction Changing the exposure value Increased aperture Reduced aperture Using the Aperture Priority modeAperture value Using the Shutter Priority mode Shutter speed Using the Manual mode Rotate the dial and set the shutter speed Using the bulb exposureBy using the bulb exposure, you can set the shutter To Bulb Using the portrait mode Using the Night/Portrait/Landscape modeUsing the night mode Using the landscape mode Using the Scene mode Rotate the Mode dial to Select a scene Rotate the Mode dial to Press Menu Select Shooting1 Using the Beauty Shot modeUsing the Scene mode Beauty Shot Select Shooting3 → Face Tone Set options To fade out the screen Setting the aperture valueRecording a Movie Pause while recording a movie Using the Wind CutRecording a Movie Extended shooting functions Shooting mode, press Menu Setting the resolution and qualitySetting a resolution Select Shooting 1 1 → Photo Size → Setting the resolution and quality Setting the image quality of a pictureSetting the quality of a movie Select Shooting 1 1 → Quality → an Noise reduction Long Term You can select the timer setting pressing Using the timer functionSetting the timer function Taking a picture in a dark place Using the ﬂash popup buttonSetting the ﬂash option Use of early 1st Using the red-eye ﬁx functionTaking a picture in a dark place Curtain option Option Desired item Adjusting the amount of ﬂash lightSelect Shooting 2 2 → Flash Display Using an external ﬂash unit Purchased separately Select Shooting 1 1 → ISO → Adjusting the ISO sensitivityShooting mode, Menu Focus ﬁxes in one position Focusing methodsChanging the Focusing methods Position Select User setup 1 → AF Lamp Using the AF assist lightFocusing methods Press S/ T/ W/ X to move the focus Setting the focus of the selected areaShooting mode, press Area Focus in Manual focus mode Setting the MF AssistManual focus mode Face Detection AF Face detectionNormal face detection Face detection Check the focus of the subject in Shooting modeSelf-portrait face detection Exposure adjustment Brightness and color adjustment of pictureAdjusting the exposure brightness Check the accurate focus of subject in the shooting mode Brightness and color adjustment of picture Changing the brightness measurement method Balance → an option Setting the white balanceSelect Shooting 1 1/ 1 → White White Select Custom Set, and then press Fn Fine adjustment of the white balance User setup methodBalance White paper, press Shutter Press Fn Adjusting the color temperature What is color temperature?Select the Color Temp. option, and then You can set the color space the camera uses What is color space?Color space SRGB Smart range Successive shooting method Timer setupChanging the shooting method Select Shooting → Drive → Changing the shooting method Detailed bracket setupPress Menu in the shooting mode Select Shooting 3 3 → BKT Set → Set to a desired value Special effect/photo retouchingPicture wizard Special effect/photo retouching Adjust the Picture Wizard value by using S/T/W/XCustom picture wizard setup Key Mapping Setting Key MappingWhat is AEL function? Playback/Editing Play picture/movie Viewing pictures in the play modeView the pictures sequentially using Photo playback information screens Play picture/movie Movie playback information screen Converting to the thumbnail view Press to cancelView ﬁles in the smart album by category Deleting one picture File protection Deleting a filePress From the popup window, select Yes Deleting selected file Auto rotate All the ﬁles saved in the memory card can be deletedAt once Taken Press /// Enlargement/reductionPlayback mode, press Menu → Select a desired option Enlargement Select the repeat option Set to a desired optionSelect Slide Show → Play Watch the slide show Capturing a picture Cutting part of a movie After selecting a desired picture in the play Changing the resolution RotatingPicture editing After selecting a desired picture in the play Picture style Adjusting the backlightRed-eye ﬁx Face retouching Printing selected pictures Setting the print info DpofSelect Printing all Press Menu → Playback → Dpof Playback modeSelect Menu → Dpof → Size Index printing Viewing files on a TV or Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on a regular TV Hdmi cable View the videos and pictures usingViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv For Windows users Installing programsTransferring files to your computer Hardware and software requirements Transferring files to your computer Transferring files to your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring ﬁles to your computer For Mac users Downloading ﬁles using Samsung Master Using Samsung MasterUsing the Samsung Master Interface Description Using the Samsung RAW Converter Color Exposure Using the Samsung RAW ConverterCorrecting the exposure Saving the RAW ﬁles in Jpeg or Tiff format 100Edit RAW ﬁles 101 Conﬁguring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Camera settings menu You can set the camera use environment using the setup menu Select a desired item Camera settings menuSetup menu items Display Camera settings menuSound Language Normal setup 1 105 106 Normal setup 2Power Display Normal setup 3107 108 Body Firmware Upgrades the ﬁrmware of the camera bodyLens Firmware Upgrades the ﬁrmware of the lens Case of Ntsc method Auto*, 1080i, 720p, 480p Appendixes Suggested remedies Error messages110 111 Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera body About memory cards Camera maintenance112 Memory cards you can use Shooting mode Number of photos About the batteryBattery speciﬁcations 113 Guideline of recharging the battery 114 Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center115 Before contacting a service center 116 117 To play. Use QuickTime Player or install Codec Pack FullUsing QuickTime Player Then connect it again Speciﬁcation Camera specifications118 119 Camera speciﬁcations 120 121 Lens specifications 122 Accessories optional items 123 Accessoriesoptional items 124 Index 125 126 Index Correct disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-mark

Basic shooting

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,