Samsung NX1 user manual DOF preview, Rule of Thirds

Concepts in Photography

DOF preview

You can press the Preview button to get an idea of what your shot will look like before shooting. The camera adjusts the aperture to the predefined settings and shows the results on the screen. Set the function of the Preview button to Optical Preview. (p. 189)

Composition

The way that objects are arranged in a photo is referred to as its composition. A good composition emphasizes the photo’s subjects by drawing attention to them and by balancing them with the other elements in the photo.

Following the rule of thirds is one method that usually results in good compositions.

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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