Samsung NX300, EV-NX300ZBQUUS, EV-NX300ZBSTUS, EV-NX300ZBSVUS, NX300 (20-50mm) White Exposure lock

Shooting Functions

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ooting FunctionsShooting Functions

When you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong

color contrast, lock the exposure, and then capture a photo.

To lock the exposure value, adjust the photo’s exposure, and then press the

custom button.

After locking the exposure, aim the lens where you desire, and then press

[Shutter].

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Set a function of the custom button to AEL to lock the current exposure

value. (p. 150)

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This feature is not available in Manual mode.

Exposure lock

Contents

Main Copyright information Health and safety information Page Page Page Indications used in this manual Mode indications Icons used in this manual Contents My Camera Concepts in Photography Page Shooting Functions Playback/Editing Wireless network Connecting to external devices Viewing les on an HDTV or 3D TV ........................................................ 158 Transferring les to your computer ....................................................... 160 Camera settings menu Appendix Concepts in Photography Shooting postures Page Page Aperture Aperture value and the depth of eld Shutter speed ISO sensitivity How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposure Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective Depth of eld What controls out-of-focus eects? DOF depends on aperture value Page Optical preview Composition Rule of Thirds Photos with two subjects Flash guide number Flash Page Page Getting started Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera layout Page Setting the DIRECT LINK button Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Using the memory card adapter Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the battery Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup My Camera Selecting functions (options) Selecting with buttons Scroll the jog dial or press [D/I/C/F] to move, and then press [o] to select an option. Selecting by touch Do not use sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. You can damage the screen. Using m Press [m] or touch on the screen, and then change shooting options or settings. E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode 2 3 [D/I] to move to 1, and then press [o]. Using the Smart panel 2 3 4 value, and then press [o]. Display icons In Shooting mode Capturing photos 1. Shooting information About the level gauge Recording videos 1. Shooting information In Playback mode Viewing photos 3 2 1 Changing the information displayed Press [D] repeatedly to change the display type. Lenses Lens layout Page Page Lens markings Accessories External ash layout Page Page GPS module layout (optional) Attaching the GPS module 2 1 Page Shooting modes t Smart Auto mode 1 2 3 The camera selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears at the screen. 4 Recognizable scenes My Camera > Shooting modes P Program mode 2 3 Program Shift Minimum shutter speed A Aperture Priority mode 1 2 3 4 S Shutter Priority mode M Manual mode 1 2 3 4 5 Using the Bulb function i Lens Priority mode Using E You can adjust the depth of eld to blur or sharpen the background. 1 2 You can also press [i-Function], and then press [C/F] or drag the screen to select E. 3 4 1 2 3 You can also scroll the jog dial or drag the screen to select an option. 4 Available options Using Z 1 2 You can also press [i-Function], and then press [C/F] or drag the screen to select Z. 3 You can also scroll the jog dial or drag the screen to select an option. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use the Z. s Smart mode In Smart mode, you can capture photos with options that are preset for a specic scene. capture. 1 2 3 Page Page Page Recording a video 1 This feature may not work in some modes. 2 3 4 3D mode You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens. Page Available functions by shooting mode For details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2. Press a shortcut for each function. Page Size and Resolution Photo size Quality ISO sensitivity Examples White Balance Customizing preset White Balance options You can also customize preset White Balance options. Page Picture Wizard (photo styles) Examples AF mode Page Manual focus AF area Selection AF Multi AF Face detection AF Page Touch AF Tracking AF Touch AF AF Point One touch shot Focus assist MF Assist Focus Peaking Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Drive (shooting method) Single Continuous Burst Timer Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket) White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket) Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket) Bracketing setting Flash Shooting Functions > Flash Reducing the red-eye eect Adjusting the ash intensity When the ash is on, adjust the ash intensity +/-2 levels. To set the ash intensity, Page Metering Multi Spot Center-weighted Measuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range Smart Filter Exposure compensation Exposure lock Video functions The functions available for video are explained below. Movie size Set the movie size. Movie quality Multi Motion Set the playing speed of a video. Fader Mic Level Set the mic level for the shooting conditions. Voice Wind cut Page Searching and managing les Viewing photos 1 The most recent le you captured will be displayed. 2 Viewing les by category 1 4 2 3 4 Viewing les as a folder Protecting les 1 2 3 2 Deleting les Page Viewing photos Enlarging a photo Viewing a slide show 1 2 Slide Show Options. Auto rotating Creating a print order (DPOF) 1 2 DPOF. 3 Playing videos Video viewing controls Trimming a video during playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 Capturing an image during playback Editing photos Cropping a photo 1 . 2 3 4 5 Rotating a photo Resizing photos Adjusting your photos Retouching faces Reducing red-eye Applying Smart Filter eects Apply special eects to your photos. 1 2 3 Page Connecting to a WLAN and conguring network settings Connecting to a WLAN 2 3 4 Page Using the login browser Network connection tips Entering text Saving les to a smart phone automatically 1 2 AutoShare On. 3 Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 1 2 3 4 Page Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release 1 2 3 4 to the camera. 5 camera. 6 7 8 Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC 1 2 3 4 Sending photos or videos to a PC 3 4 Sending photos or videos via email Changing email settings Page Sending photos or videos via email 4 touch . The camera will send the email. To use an address from the list of previous recipients, select an address. Using photo or video sharing websites Accessing a website 2 3 4 Uploading photos or videos 1 2 3 Using AllShare Play to send les 3 Uploading photos to online storage 2 Web storage. Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play 2 5 3 4 Page Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct 1 2 3 Wi-Fi Direct. 4 5 Page User settings You can set the user environment with these settings. ISO Customizing You can set the size for the ISO sensitivity by either 1/3 or 1 step. ISO Step Bracket Set DMF (Direct Manual Focus) Color space Adobe RGB sRGB Distortion Correct Touch Operation Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode. iFn Customizing You can select options that can be adjusted when you press [i-Function] on an i-Function lens. Key Mapping You can change the function assigned to the Custom button or DIRECT LINK button. Page Setting Learn to congure your camera's settings. Page Page Page Page Page Viewing les on an HDTV or 3D TV Viewing les on an HDTV 1 2 3 4 Viewing les on a 3D TV Transferring les to your computer Transferring les to your Windows OS computer 1 2 3 4 Transferring les to your Mac OS Page Using programs on a PC Installing programs from the provided CD 1 2 3 4 5 Available programs when using i-Launcher Using i-Launcher Requirements for Mac OS Opening i-Launcher Viewing photos Viewing videos Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Page Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Maintaining the camera Cleaning the camera Camera lens and display Image sensor Camera body Using or storing the camera Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Using the camera with caution in humid environments Other cautions About memory card Supported memory card Memory card capacity Photo Video Cautions when using memory cards About the battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Battery specications Battery life Low battery message Notes about using the battery Cautions about using the battery Notes about charging the battery Notes about charging with a computer connected Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Before contacting a service center Page Page Camera specications Page Page Page Page Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Optional accessories SR2NX02 EM10 BP1130 BC3NX01 Index A B C D O P R S T Page FCC notice Caution: FCC ID:A3LNX300 NOTE: CAUTION

Samsung Exposure lock

Models: NX300 EV-NX300ZBQUUS EV-NX300ZBSTUS EV-NX300ZBSVUS NX300 (20-50mm) White