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 your right index finger on the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support.

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Samsung NX3000 user manual Concepts in Photography, Holding the camera

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Page Copyright information Do not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight 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 Shutter button Contents Shooting Functions 102 103 107 105106 108 134 147148 141 168 155156 171 Concepts in Photography Holding the camera Apart, and keep your elbows pointed down Straight posture Aperture Smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture Aperture value and the depth of field Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Value Shutter speedAperture ISO sensitivity Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective Look at these photos below and compare the changes DOF depends on aperture value What controls out-of-focus effects? DOF depends on focal length DOF preview Rule of Thirds Compositions. Below are a few examples Flash Manually. For Flash guide numberBounce Photography Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0 My Camera Unpacking Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable batteryGetting started Check your product box for the following items Camera layout 11 10 9 8 Hdmi port Using the Mobile buttonInsert a memory card and battery USB port Flip the display upward Using the displayUsing the Self shot mode Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter Slide the lock up to release the battery Removing the battery and memory cardUsing the memory card adapter Red light blinking Charging error Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup My Camera Performing the initial setup Press m to finish the initial setup Selecting functions options Using mSelecting the photo size in P mode Rotate the navigation button or press D/I/C/F to move, Adjust the exposure value in P mode Using the Smart panelPress m to switch to Shooting mode Press m to go back to the previous menu Adjust the ISO sensitivity Using iFnAdjust the focus ring to select an option White Balance Select a White Balance option White Balance Available optionsAperture Shutter Speed Capturing photos Shooting modeDisplay icons Recording videos About the level gauge Playing videos Playback modeViewing photos Shooting Changing the information displayedPress D repeatedly to change the display type Playback Function button p Lens mount index Focus ring Zoom button LensesLens layout Lens contacts Locking or unlocking the lens Samsung 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example Samsung 16 mm F2.4 lens example Aperture value Lens markingsFind out what the numbers on the lens signify Focal length Lamp Hot shoe fastening dial Hot shoe connection AccessoriesExternal flash layout Lift up the flash for use Shooting modes Smart Auto mode Recognizable scenes Press Shutter to capture the photo Program mode Program Shift Minimum shutter speed Aperture Priority mode Shutter Priority mode Manual mode Using Framing Mode Using the Bulb function To use a bulb Smart mode Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene Using the Best Face mode Press f to save the photo Panorama mode When you are finished, release Shutter Press Video recording again to stop Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, or sRecording a video My Camera Shooting modes Available functions by shooting mode For details about shooting functions, see Chapter Shooting Functions Size and Resolution Photo size Super Fine QualityCamera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format Fine ISO sensitivity Examples White Balance You can also customize preset White Balance options Picture Wizard photo styles AF mode AF mode Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually Single AF Continuous AF Manual focus AF area function changes the positions of the focus area AF area AF areaSelection AF Red frame Your camera failed to focus Multi AFTracking AF Shooting Functions AF area Face Detection Normal Smile Shot Wink Shot Face Winking face Available on a lens that supports manual focus Adjust the focusMF Assist MF Assist Off Do not use the MF Assist function 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 Depth Bracketing Flash Flash Clearly Reducing the red-eye effect Adjusting the flash intensityWhen the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levels Metering Metering Multi Center-weighted Spot Measuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range Vignetting Smart FilterOff Miniature Exposure compensation To adjust itIndicator Exposure lock ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lock Video functions When Video Out is set to NtscWhen Video Out is set to PAL Movie size Set the Movie quality Movie qualityMulti Motion Set the playing speed of a video Fader Voice Playback/Editing Viewing image thumbnails 101Viewing photos Press y Viewing files as a folder 102Viewing files by category Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a category Deleting files 103Protecting files Playback mode, scroll to a file Press m z Protect On Deleting all files 104Deleting multiple files Enlarging a photo Viewing photos105 Viewing a slide show View the slide show 106Auto rotating Trimming a video during playback Playing videos107 Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m 108 Capturing an image during playback Rotating a photo Editing photos109 Select Select an option Select → Select an option Select Select an adjusting option110 Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file 111 Retouching faces Select , and then select an option 112Applying Smart Filter effects Press o Press f to save Wireless network 114 Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsConnecting to a Wlan Select an AP Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press F Setting network optionsManually setting the IP address 115 116 Network connection tips 117 Entering text Using NFC features in Wi-Fi mode Using NFC features in Shooting modeUsing NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam 118 Shooting mode, select m b AutoShare On Saving files to a smart phone automatically119 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App 120 Capture a photo 121 Rotate the mode dial to B On the camera, selectSending photos or videos to a smart phone On the camera, select a sending option Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 122 Sending photos or videos to multiple smart phones 123 124 Select the smart phone from the list Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release 125 126 Touch to record a video and touch to stop a video 127 Using the Home Monitor+Enter your Samsung account ID and password to log Touch to exit the Samsung Home Monitor+ application 128Start monitoring on your smart phone 129 Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC Sending photos or videos to a PC 130 Select OK Using Samsung Link to view files 131 Wireless network Using Samsung Link to view files 132 Camera settings menu ISO Customizing User settings134 Noise Reduction 135 Bracket SettingsYou can set up the options for each bracketing DMF Direct Manual Focus SRGB 136Color Space Adobe RGB 137 Set to adjust ISO sensitivityWhite Balance Set to adjust the White Balance Distortion Correct You can add or remove shooting information from the display 138User Display Live view NFC 139Key Mapping MobileLink/NFC Image Size Grid Line Lens Button Speed Settings140 AF Lamp 141 SettingLearn to configure your cameras settings 142 Hdmi Output 143Ntsc Auto *, 1080i , 720p , 480p File Number 144 Connecting to external devices 146 View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsViewing files on an Hdtv Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Connecting the camera as a removable disk147 Transferring files to your Mac OS Disconnecting the camera for Windows148 149 Turn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC Using programs on a PCInstalling i-Launcher 150 Requirements for Windows OS Using Samsung i-Launcher151 Requirements for Mac OS Downloading the PC Auto Backup program152 Opening Samsung i-Launcher 153 Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Appendix Error messages 155 156 Cleaning the cameraMaintaining the camera 157 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 environments158 Supported memory card 159About memory card 20.0M 162 294 403 160Memory card capacity Photo Video 161Approx 162 About the batteryBattery specifications Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements 163 Disposal guidelines 164 Battery lifeLow battery message Photos 165 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 when166 Updating the firmware 167 168 169 170 Camera specifications 171 172 173 174 117.4 X 65.9 X 39.0 mm Without battery and memory card175 40 C Glossary 176 177 178 179 180 181 You can purchase the following optional items Optional accessories182 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Index183 Mac Windows 184Connect the flash Flash layout Capturing Options Recording Viewing Please refer to the warranty that came with your product