Concepts in Photography, Holding the camera

Concepts in Photography

Shooting postures

A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a good photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture can cause the camera to shake. Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for your camera. When shooting with a slow shutter speed, hold your breath to minimize body movement.

Holding the camera

Hold the camera with your right hand and place you right index finger on the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support.

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Samsung NX2000 user manual Concepts in Photography, Holding the camera

Contents

Page Copyright information Health and safety information Camera or other equipment Use the battery only for its intended purposeAvoid interference with pacemakers Do 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 fields Avoid interference with other electronic devices Check that the camera is operating properly before useDo not expose the lens to direct sunlight Use your camera in the normal position Additional information Safety warnings and precautionsIcons used in this manual Button Contents Lenses 104 100101 105 113 111112 160 158159 161 169 170 Concepts in Photography Holding the camera Apart, and keep your elbows pointed down Straight posture Aperture Aperture value and the depth of field Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Aperture Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective DOF depends on aperture value What controls out-of-focus effects? DOF depends on focal length Optical preview Rule of Thirds Compositions. Below are a few examples Flash Flash guide number Bounce Photography My Camera Unpacking AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable batteryGetting started Check your product box for the following items Camera layout Command dialShooting mode Access a Mode Microphone Hot-shoe Hot-shoe cover Eyelet for camera strap Video recording button Mode buttonBattery chamber/Memory card cover Status lamp Press Direct Link again to return to the previous mode Setting the Direct Link buttonUsing the Direct Link button Adjusting the exposure value in Program mode Using the command dial Removing the battery and memory card Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Red light blinking Error Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your camera Touch the up or down arrows to set an option Performing the initial setupDrag the option list up or down, and then touch a time zone Mode description Selecting a modeAccessing a Mode screen Select various modes and functions on the Mode screen My Camera Selecting a mode Rearranging icons Selecting functions options Using mSelecting the photo size in Program mode On the Mode screen, touch Expert → Program Touch Touch EV Using the Smart panelAdjusting the exposure value in Program mode Using the touch screen Flicking Gently flick your finger across the screen Capturing photos Shooting modeDisplay icons Recording videos About the level gauge Playback mode Viewing photos Playing videos Shooting Changing the information displayedTouch on the screen repeatedly to change the display type Playback Lenses Lens layout Locking or unlocking the lens Samsung 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens example Samsung 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D example Aperture value Lens markingsFind out what the numbers on the lens signify Focal length Bulb Hot-shoe fastening dial Hot-shoe connection AccessoriesExternal flash layout Clockwise Lift up the flash for use SEF220A example optional GPS module layout optional Attaching the GPS module My Camera Accessories Auto mode Shooting modes Recognizable scenes Press Shutter to capture the photo Smart mode On the Mode screen, touch Smart Touch a scene Icon will appear on the image that the camera recommends Using the Best Face modeTouch to save the photo Capturing panoramic photos On the Mode screen, touch Smart → PanoramaWhen you are finished, release Shutter My Camera Shooting modes Program mode Program Shift Aperture Priority mode Shutter Priority mode Manual mode Using the Bulb function Selecting a custom mode Custom modeSaving a custom mode On the Mode screen, touch Expert → Custom Touch a mode → Recording a video Using i-Function Aperture Shutter Speed Adjust the focus ring to select an optionAvailable options White Balance Using Z Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio 3D mode Samsung 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D lens example Available functions by shooting mode Exposure lock p Shooting Functions Size and Resolution Photo size Super Fine QualityCamera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format Fine → 1 → ISO → an ISO sensitivityExamples Metering circle with the paper and set the White Balance Flash WB Select when using a flashWhite Balance Distribution becomes warmer. Touch Customizing preset White Balance optionsYou can also customize preset White Balance options Color tempertature Auto WB Picture Wizard photo styles Smart Filter AF mode Focus mode Single AF Continuous AF Manual focus AF area function changes the positions of the focus area AF areaSelection AF Multi AF Face detection AF Self-Portrait AF Tracking AF Touch AFTouch AF Red frame Your camera failed to focus One touch shot Shooting Functions Touch AF Focus Peaking Focus assistMF Assist Measuring the exposure value of the focus area Framing mode Optical Image Stabilization OIS Continuous Drive shooting methodSingle → 1 → Drive → an Timer Burst Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket Metering Multi Center-weighted Spot → 1 → Dynamic Range100 Clearly Flash101 Reducing the red-eye effect Adjusting the flash intensity102 103 104 IndicatorExposure compensation Screen Exposure lock 105 Movie size Video functions106 Movie quality Fader 107Multi Motion Set the playing speed of a video Wind cut 108Voice Playback/Editing Viewing photos 110Viewing image thumbnails Press z Viewing files as a folder 111Viewing files by category Thumbnail view, touch → z → Filter → a category Lock/Unlock all files 112Protecting files Playback mode, touch → z → Protect → All Touch an option Deleting a single file 113Deleting files Deleting multiple files Enlarging a photo Viewing photos114 Viewing a slide show Creating a print order Dpof 115Auto rotating View the slide show Trimming a video during playback Playing videos116 Video viewing controls 117 Capturing an image during playback Cropping a photo Editing photos118 Resizing photos 119Rotating a photo Touch → Touch an option 120 Adjusting your photosDrag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option Touch Touch an option Retouching faces Touch → Drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option121 Reducing red-eye Touch → an option 122Applying Smart Filter effects Apply special effects to your photos Wireless network 124 Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsConnecting to a Wlan Touch an AP Manually setting the IP address Using the login browserSetting network options Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then touch 126 Network connection tips Stop entering text and return to the previous 127Move the cursor On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App Saving files to a smart phone automatically128 On the camera, capture a photo 129 On the Mode screen, touch Wi-Fi→ MobileLinkSending photos or videos to a smart phone On the camera, touch a sending option Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 130 131 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter releaseOn the Mode screen, touch Wi-Fi→ Remote Viewfinder On the smart phone, set the following shooting options Remote Viewfinder mode supports 2.1 photo sizes132 On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus 133 Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC Sending photos or videos to a PC 134 Touch OK 135 Changing email settingsOn the Mode screen, touch Wi-Fi→ Email Storing your information Setting an email password 136 Sending photos or videos via email Changing the email password137 138 Touch Next Select files to send 139 Accessing a websiteEnter your ID and password to log Uploading photos or videos Access the website with your camera Select files to upload140 Touch Upload 141 On the Mode screen, touch Wi-Fi→ Samsung Link → Web storageEnter your ID and password, and then touch Login → OK Uploading photos to online storage 142 143 144 On the device, allow the camera to connect to the device Camera settings menu ISO Customizing User settings146 Noise Reduction DMF Direct Manual Focus 147Bracket Set SRGB 148Color space Adobe RGB Distortion Correct Save as Custom Mode149 IFn Customizing 150 Key Mapping AF Lamp 151Grid Line 152 SettingLearn to configure your cameras settings 153 File Number 154File Name Folder Type Format 155Files including protected files. Yes, No Device Information 156 Connecting to external devices Control the camera to view photos or play videos 158Viewing files on an Hdtv Viewing files on a 3D TV Move to a 3D file, and then touch to switch to 3D mode159 Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Connecting the camera as a removable disk160 Transferring files to your Mac OS Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP161 162 Available programs when using i-Launcher Installing programs from the provided CDUsing i-Launcher 163 Opening i-Launcher 164Requirements for Mac OS → i-Launcheron your Mac OS computer Viewing photos Using Multimedia Viewer165 Refer to 166Viewing videos Pause Move to the previous file Progress bar 167 Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Appendix Error messages 169 170 Cleaning the cameraMaintaining the camera 171 Using or storing the cameraUsing on beaches or shores Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Other cautions Using the camera with caution in humid environments172 Supported memory card 173About memory card 20.0M 130 163 217 174Memory card capacity Photo 175 176 Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements 177 About the batteryBattery specifications Use only Samsung-approved batteries 178 Battery lifeLow battery message Photos 179 Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when180 181 182 183 Camera specifications 184 185 186 187 188 Glossary 189 190 191 192 193 194 Optional accessories 195 196 EM10 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Index197 Mac Windows Playback mode Shooting mode198 Capturing Options Recording Viewing 199 Applicable in countries with separate collection systems RF exposure statements FCC notice200 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 201This device may not cause harmful interference, Please refer to the warranty that came with your product