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 Copyright information
 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Health and safety information
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera
Do not handle your camera with wet hands
 Camera or other equipment
Use the battery only for its intended purpose
Avoid interference with pacemakers
 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
 Data transference and your responsibilities
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Use your camera in the normal position
 Precautions when using the camera
Bluetooth precautions
 Shutter button
Safety warnings and precautions
Indications used in this manual
Additional information
 Contents
 Shooting Functions
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 Standing photography
Holding the camera
 Crouching photography Using the display
 Looking up the subject Looking down on the subject
 Smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture
Aperture
 Aperture value and the depth of field
 Shutter speed
 ISO sensitivity
 ISO sensitivity
Shutter speed
Aperture
Value
 Look at these photos below and compare the changes
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
 What controls out-of-focus effects?
DOF depends on the aperture value
 DOF depends on focal length
 Rule of Thirds
DOF preview
 Compositions. Below are a few examples
 Flash guide number
Flash
 Bounce Photography
 My Camera
 Check your product box for the following items
AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
Getting started
Unpacking
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Camera layout
 Proximity sensor
Mode dial
Mode dial lock button
Mobile button
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 NFC tag
Hdmi port USB and shutter release port
Internal antenna
 Tripod mount Touch screen main display
Insert a battery
Vertical grip connector cover
Memory card slot
 Set to use the viewfinder
Using the EVF button
EVF Auto
Display or viewfinder
 Inserting a memory card Inserting the battery
Inserting the battery and memory card
 Slide the lock down to release the battery
Removing the battery and memory card
Using the memory card adapter
 Charging the battery
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
 Turning on your camera
 Performing the initial setup
 Press m to finish the initial setup
My Camera Performing the initial setup
 Selecting functions options
Using buttons and dials
Using custom buttons and dials
 Picture Wizard Metering
Selecting by touch
Select a function
AF Area Flash Movie Stby
 Press m or touch
Using m
Options or settings
Selecting the photo size in Pmode
 Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode
Using the smart panel
Adjust the exposure value in Pmode
Rotate the mode dial to P
 Value, and then press o
E/e to move to EV, and then press o
 Intelli-Zoom
Using iFn
White Balance
 White Balance Intelli-Zoom
Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Available options
Aperture Shutter Speed
 Display icons
Shooting mode
 My Camera Display icons
 External battery in use
Switch between AF and MF
Switch between Single AF
Fast / Slow Movie feature
 About the level gauge
 Playing videos
Playback mode
Viewing photos
 Playback
Changing the information displayed
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Shooting
 Charging batteries
Connecting to a computer
Viewing the status display window
 Viewing the notification panel
 Lens layout
Lenses
 Samsung 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example
Locking or unlocking the lens
 NX 50-150mm F2.8 S ED OIS lens example
 Set a focus range
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function
Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to SET
 Focal length
Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Aperture value
 External flash layout
Accessories
 USB port Battery chamber cover
 Connecting the external flash
 Vertical grip layout
 Open the electrical connection cover
Inserting the battery
Attaching to the camera
 My Camera Accessories
 Status lamp Red light on Charging
Battery charger
Charging the battery
Orange light blinking or on/lamp off Error
 Shooting modes
Auto mode
Rotate the mode dial to t Align your subject in the frame
 Press Shutter to capture the photo
Recognizable scenes
Half-press Shutter to focus
 Program mode
 Minimum shutter speed
Program Shift
 Aperture Priority mode
 Shutter Priority mode
 Using the Bulb function
Manual mode
 Saving custom modes
Custom mode
You can also save a custom mode by touching
 Deleting custom modes
Downloading custom modes
Selecting custom modes
 Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene
Smart mode
 Light Trace
Night
Fireworks
 Capturing panoramic photos
When you are finished, release Shutter
 Using the Samsung Auto Shot mode
When Jump Shot is selected
 When Trap Shot is selected
When Baseball is selected
 Press Video recording again to stop
Recording a video
Press Video recording to start recording
 My Camera Shooting modes
 You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens
3D mode
 Available functions by shooting mode
 Shooting Functions
 Photo size
Size and Resolution
 Fine
Quality
Super Fine
Compressed for the best quality
 Examples
ISO sensitivity
 Set to adjust ISO Step, Auto ISO Range, or ISO Expansion
Customizing ISO settings
 Examples
Oled Color
 White Balance
Flash WB Select when using a flash
 You can also customize preset White Balance options
 Picture Wizard photo styles
 Smart Filter
 To set the auto
AF mode
 Continuous AF
Single AF
 Manual focus
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Active AF
 AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
AF area
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Selection AF
 Saving Selection AF position
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Multi AF
 Self-Portrait AF
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Face Detection AF
 Touch AF
Touch AF
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Tracking AF
 One touch shot
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 Enlarge
Focus assist
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MF Assist
 AF Release Priority
Setting DMF responsiveness
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DMF Direct Manual Focus
 Focus Peaking
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Optical Image Stabilization OIS
 Rotate the drive dial to select a shooting method
Drive shooting method
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 Continuous
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Single
 Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
Timer
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 Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
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White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
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Bracketing settings
You can set up the options for each bracket function
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Interval Capture
 Clearly
Flash
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Reducing the red-eye effect Using the built-in flash
Not fire when the built-in flash is closed
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Adjusting the flash intensity
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Flash settings
Setting external flash
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Setting wireless sync for internal or external flash
 Locking the flash intensity
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 Multi
Metering
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 Spot
Center-weighted
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 Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
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Dynamic Range
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Using Framing Mode
Exposure compensation
 About histogram
Using the brightness adjustment guide
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Histogram
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Exposure/Focus lock
 Drag to the exposure area
Exposure/Focus separation
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On the screen, touch an area to focus on it
 Movie size
When Video Out is set to Ntsc
Video functions
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 Set the Movie quality
When Video Out is set to PAL
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Movie quality
 Bit rates for movie sizes
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 Set the playing speed of a video
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Fast / Slow Movie
Gamma Control
 Luminance Level
Adjusting the settings
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Master Black Level
 AF Responsiveness
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 Wind Cut
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Fader
Voice
 Time Code Hdmi
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Mic Level
Smart Range+
 Playback/Editing
 Press y
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Viewing photos
Viewing image thumbnails
 Thumbnail view, press m z Filter  Category
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Viewing files by category
 Viewing continuous shots
Scroll command dial 1 to the right to open the photo bundle
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 Protect your files from accidental deletion
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Protecting files
Lock/Unlock all files
 Deleting multiple files
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Deleting files
Deleting a single file
 Enlarging a photo
Viewing photos
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 Press m
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Viewing a slide show
Select a slide show effect option
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 Scanning backward or forward
Playing videos
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 Adjust the volume of a video while playing it
Adjusting the brightness of a video
Adjusting the volume of a video
Adjust the brightness of a video while playing it
 Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m
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Trimming a video during playback
Capturing an image during playback
 Cropping a photo
Editing photos
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 Touch Touch an option
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Rotating a photo
Resizing photos
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Touch Touch an adjusting option
 Apply special effects to your photos
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Applying Smart Filter effects
Touch , and then touch an option
 Connecting & Transferring
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Connecting to a smart phone
Using the NFC Feature
Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature
 Touch
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Sending files to a smart phone
Shooting mode, press R
 Select files to transfer On the smart phone, touch
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Select the camera from the list on the smart phone
 Shooting mode, press R Touch
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Controlling the camera remotely with a smart phone
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 On the smart phone, touch to capture the photo
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
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 Shooting mode, touch
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Saving files to a smart phone automatically
 Capture a photo
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 Playback mode, touch
Connecting to a Wlan
Sending photos via email
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Setting network options
Manually setting the IP address
Network Password Enter the network password IP Setting
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Using the login browser
 Network connection tips
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 Change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it
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Entering text
 Sending photos via email
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 Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch
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Storing a sender’s information
Press f
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Setting an email password
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Changing the email password
 Browse the shared photos or videos
Connecting wirelessly
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Playback mode, touch Select or
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Connecting & Transferring Viewing photos or videos on a TV
 Viewing files on a TV
Connecting via cable
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 Viewing files on a 3D TV
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 Using the Auto Backup feature
Connecting to a computer
Using Auto Backup for photos or videos
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC
 Select OK
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 Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
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Disconnecting the camera for Windows
 Transferring files to your Mac OS
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 Camera settings menu
 Noise Reduction
User settings
Manage Custom Mode
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 Adobe RGB
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Color Space
SRGB
 Grid Line
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Distortion Correct
User Display
 Key Mapping
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Center Marker
 Set the function for the AF start button
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 Custom Wheel
Command Dial
Command Dial Direction
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 Video Recording / Mobile
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 Set the function for each button
Delete Drive Settings
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Preview button/Navigation button/Delete button
 Touch Operation
Lens Button Speed Settings
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IFn Customizing
 MobileLink/NFC Image Size
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Shutter
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Setting
Learn to configure your camera’s settings
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 File Number
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Connection
File Name
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Sensor Cleaning
Battery
Reset
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 Appendix
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Error messages
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Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
Using or storing the camera
Using on beaches or shores
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Using the camera with caution in the humid environments
Other precautions
 Supported memory cards
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About memory cards
 Photo
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Memory card capacity
28M 256 471 809
 Video
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 Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements
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 Use only Samsung-approved batteries
About the battery
Battery specifications
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 Photos Approx min./Approx photos Videos
Battery life
Low battery message
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Battery precautions
 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when
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Using programs on a PC
Installing i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web
Turn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC
 Requirements for Mac OS
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Requirements for Windows OS
 Available programs
Using i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web
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Opening i-Launcher
 Download Press m q USB Connection Remote
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Requirements
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Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
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Updating the firmware
 Appendix Updating the firmware
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Camera specifications
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 Macintosh
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Higher equivalent AMD processor
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Glossary
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 You can purchase the following optional items
Optional accessories
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Index
 Connect the flash Flash layout
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Layout Locking Markings Unlocking
NFC 155 Notification panel
 Capturing Options Recording Viewing
Playback mode Shooting mode
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Mac Windows
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