DOF preview, Rule of Thirds | Samsung NX3000 guide

Concepts in Photography

DOF preview

You can press the Custom 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 Custom button to Optical Preview. (p. 139)

Composition

It is fun to capture a photo of the beauty of world with a camera. No matter how the world is beautiful, however, a poor composition cannot capture the beauty of it.

When it comes to composition, it is very important to prioritize subjects.

Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.

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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Page Copyright information Health and safety information Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your cameraDo not handle your camera with wet hands Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Use the battery only for its intended purpose Avoid interference with pacemakersCamera or other equipment Never use a damaged battery or memory card Do not touch the flash while it firesDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields Check that the camera is operating properly before use Do not expose the lens to direct sunlightAvoid interference with other electronic devices Use your camera in the normal position Safety warnings and precautions Icons used in this manualAdditional information Shutter button Contents Shooting Functions 102 103 105 106107 108 147 148134 141 155 156168 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 Shutter speed ApertureValue 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 Flash guide number Bounce PhotographyManually. For Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0 My Camera Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Getting startedUnpacking Check your product box for the following items Camera layout 11 10 9 8 Using the Mobile button Insert a memory card and batteryHdmi port USB port Using the display Using the Self shot modeFlip the display upward Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter Removing the battery and memory card Using the memory card adapterSlide the lock up to release the battery Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the batteryRed light blinking Charging error Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup My Camera Performing the initial setup Press m to finish the initial setup Using m Selecting the photo size in P modeSelecting functions options Rotate the navigation button or press D/I/C/F to move, Using the Smart panel Press m to switch to Shooting modeAdjust the exposure value in P mode Press m to go back to the previous menu Using iFn Adjust the focus ring to select an optionAdjust the ISO sensitivity White Balance Select a White Balance option Available options Aperture Shutter SpeedWhite Balance Shooting mode Display iconsCapturing photos Recording videos About the level gauge Playback mode Viewing photosPlaying videos Changing the information displayed Press D repeatedly to change the display typeShooting Playback Lenses Lens layoutFunction button p Lens mount index Focus ring Zoom button 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 Lens markings Find out what the numbers on the lens signifyAperture value Focal length Accessories External flash layoutLamp Hot shoe fastening dial Hot shoe connection 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 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, or s Recording a videoPress Video recording again to stop My Camera Shooting modes Available functions by shooting mode For details about shooting functions, see Chapter Shooting Functions Size and Resolution Photo size Quality Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW formatSuper Fine 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 AF area Selection AFAF area function changes the positions of the focus area Multi AF Tracking AFRed frame Your camera failed to focus Shooting Functions AF area Face Detection Normal Smile Shot Wink Shot Face Winking face Adjust the focus MF Assist MF AssistAvailable on a lens that supports manual focus 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 Adjusting the flash intensity When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levelsReducing the red-eye effect Metering Metering Multi Center-weighted Spot Measuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range Smart Filter OffVignetting Miniature To adjust it IndicatorExposure compensation Exposure lock ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lock When Video Out is set to Ntsc When Video Out is set to PALVideo functions Movie size Movie quality Multi MotionSet the Movie quality Set the playing speed of a video Fader Voice Playback/Editing 101 Viewing photosViewing image thumbnails Press y 102 Viewing files by categoryViewing files as a folder Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a category 103 Protecting filesDeleting files Playback mode, scroll to a file Press m z Protect On 104 Deleting multiple filesDeleting all files Viewing photos 105Enlarging a photo Viewing a slide show 106 Auto rotatingView the slide show Playing videos 107Trimming a video during playback Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m 108 Capturing an image during playback Editing photos 109Rotating a photo Select Select an option Select Select an adjusting option 110Select → Select an option Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file 111 Retouching faces 112 Applying Smart Filter effectsSelect , and then select an option Press o Press f to save Wireless network Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings Connecting to a Wlan114 Select an AP Setting network options Manually setting the IP addressWi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press F 115 116 Network connection tips 117 Entering text Using NFC features in Shooting mode Using NFC features in Playback mode Photo BeamUsing NFC features in Wi-Fi mode 118 Saving files to a smart phone automatically 119Shooting mode, select m b AutoShare On On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App 120 Capture a photo Rotate the mode dial to B On the camera, select Sending photos or videos to a smart phone121 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 Using the Home Monitor+ Enter your Samsung account ID and password to log127 128 Start monitoring on your smart phoneTouch to exit the Samsung Home Monitor+ application Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC129 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 User settings 134ISO Customizing Noise Reduction Bracket Settings You can set up the options for each bracketing135 DMF Direct Manual Focus 136 Color SpaceSRGB Adobe RGB Set to adjust ISO sensitivity White Balance Set to adjust the White Balance137 Distortion Correct 138 User DisplayYou can add or remove shooting information from the display 139 Key MappingLive view NFC MobileLink/NFC Image Size Lens Button Speed Settings 140Grid Line AF Lamp Setting Learn to configure your cameras settings141 142 143 Ntsc Auto *, 1080i , 720p , 480pHdmi Output File Number 144 Connecting to external devices View photos or play videos using the camera buttons Viewing files on an Hdtv146 Connecting the camera as a removable disk 147Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows 148Transferring files to your Mac OS 149 Using programs on a PC Installing i-LauncherTurn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC 150 Using Samsung i-Launcher 151Requirements for Windows OS Downloading the PC Auto Backup program 152Requirements for Mac OS Opening Samsung i-Launcher Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom153 Appendix Error messages 155 Cleaning the camera Maintaining the camera156 Using or storing the camera Using on beaches or shores157 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Using the camera with caution in humid environments 158Other cautions 159 About memory cardSupported memory card 160 Memory card capacity20.0M 162 294 403 Photo 161 ApproxVideo About the battery Battery specifications162 Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements 163 Disposal guidelines Battery life Low battery message164 Photos 165 Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when 166Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Updating the firmware 167 168 169 170 Camera specifications 171 172 173 174 Without battery and memory card 175117.4 X 65.9 X 39.0 mm 40 C Glossary 176 177 178 179 180 181 Optional accessories 182You can purchase the following optional items Index 183Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 184 Connect the flash Flash layoutMac Windows Capturing Options Recording Viewing Please refer to the warranty that came with your product