Getting started, Unpacking | Samsung NX3000 guide

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Getting started

Unpacking

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Camera

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Samsung NX3000 user manual Getting started, Unpacking, Check your product box for the following items

Contents

Page Copyright information Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Health and safety informationDo not handle your camera with wet hands Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Camera or other equipment Use the battery only for its intended purposeAvoid interference with pacemakers Do not touch the flash while it fires Never use a damaged battery or memory cardDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight Check that the camera is operating properly before useAvoid interference with other electronic devices Use your camera in the normal position Icons used in this manual Safety warnings and precautionsAdditional information Shutter button Contents Shooting Functions 103 102 106 105107 108 148 147134 141 156 155168 171 Holding the camera Concepts in Photography Apart, and keep your elbows pointed down Straight posture Smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture Aperture Aperture value and the depth of field Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Aperture Shutter speedValue ISO sensitivity Look at these photos below and compare the changes Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective What controls out-of-focus effects? DOF depends on aperture value DOF depends on focal length Rule of Thirds DOF preview Compositions. Below are a few examples Flash Bounce Photography Flash guide numberManually. For Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0 My Camera Getting started Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable batteryUnpacking Check your product box for the following items Camera layout 11 10 9 8 Insert a memory card and battery Using the Mobile buttonHdmi port USB port Using the Self shot mode Using the displayFlip the display upward 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 Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning on your cameraRed light blinking Charging error Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup Press m to finish the initial setup My Camera Performing the initial setup Selecting the photo size in P mode Using mSelecting functions options Rotate the navigation button or press D/I/C/F to move, Press m to switch to Shooting mode Using the Smart panelAdjust the exposure value in P mode Press m to go back to the previous menu Adjust the focus ring to select an option Using iFnAdjust the ISO sensitivity White Balance Select a White Balance option White Balance Available optionsAperture Shutter Speed Capturing photos Shooting modeDisplay icons About the level gauge Recording videos Playing videos Playback modeViewing photos Press D repeatedly to change the display type Changing the information displayedShooting Playback Lens layout LensesFunction button p Lens mount index Focus ring Zoom button Lens contacts Samsung 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example Locking or unlocking the lens Samsung 16 mm F2.4 lens example Find out what the numbers on the lens signify Lens markingsAperture value Focal length Lamp Hot shoe fastening dial Hot shoe connection AccessoriesExternal flash layout Lift up the flash for use Shooting modes Smart Auto mode Press Shutter to capture the photo Recognizable scenes Program mode Minimum shutter speed Program Shift Aperture Priority mode Shutter Priority mode Using Framing Mode Manual mode To use a bulb Using the Bulb function Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene Smart mode Press f to save the photo Using the Best Face mode When you are finished, release Shutter Panorama mode Press Video recording again to stop Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, or sRecording a video My Camera Shooting modes For details about shooting functions, see Chapter Available functions by shooting mode Shooting Functions Photo size Size and Resolution Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format QualitySuper Fine Fine Examples ISO sensitivity White Balance You can also customize preset White Balance options Picture Wizard photo styles Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually AF mode AF mode Continuous AF Single 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 Normal Face Detection Face Winking face Smile Shot Wink Shot MF Assist MF Assist Adjust the focusAvailable on a lens that supports manual focus Off Do not use the MF Assist function Optical Image Stabilization OIS Single Drive shooting method Burst Continuous Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket Timer Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Depth Bracketing Clearly Flash Flash Reducing the red-eye effect Adjusting the flash intensityWhen the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levels Multi Metering Metering Spot Center-weighted Measuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range Off Smart FilterVignetting Miniature Exposure compensation To adjust itIndicator ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lock Exposure lock When Video Out is set to PAL When Video Out is set to NtscVideo functions Movie size Multi Motion Movie qualitySet the Movie quality Set the playing speed of a video Voice Fader Playback/Editing Viewing photos 101Viewing image thumbnails Press y Viewing files by category 102Viewing files as a folder Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a category Protecting files 103Deleting files Playback mode, scroll to a file Press m z Protect On Deleting all files 104Deleting multiple files 105 Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Viewing a slide show View the slide show 106Auto rotating 107 Playing videosTrimming a video during playback Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m Capturing an image during playback 108 109 Editing photosRotating a photo Select Select an option 110 Select Select an adjusting optionSelect → Select an option Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file Retouching faces 111 Applying Smart Filter effects 112Select , and then select an option Press o Press f to save Wireless network Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings114 Select an AP Manually setting the IP address Setting network optionsWi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press F 115 Network connection tips 116 Entering text 117 Using NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam Using NFC features in Shooting modeUsing NFC features in Wi-Fi mode 118 119 Saving files to a smart phone automaticallyShooting mode, select m b AutoShare On On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App Capture a photo 120 Sending photos or videos to a smart phone Rotate the mode dial to B On the camera, select121 On the camera, select a sending option 122 Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 123 Sending photos or videos to multiple smart phones Select the smart phone from the list 124 125 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release Touch to record a video and touch to stop a video 126 127 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 Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos129 Sending photos or videos to a PC Select OK 130 131 Using Samsung Link to view files 132 Wireless network Using Samsung Link to view files Camera settings menu 134 User settingsISO Customizing Noise Reduction You can set up the options for each bracketing Bracket Settings135 DMF Direct Manual Focus Color Space 136SRGB Adobe RGB White Balance Set to adjust the White Balance Set to adjust ISO sensitivity137 Distortion Correct You can add or remove shooting information from the display 138User Display Key Mapping 139Live view NFC MobileLink/NFC Image Size 140 Lens Button Speed SettingsGrid Line AF Lamp 141 SettingLearn to configure your cameras settings 142 Ntsc Auto *, 1080i , 720p , 480p 143Hdmi Output 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 Installing i-Launcher Using programs on a PCTurn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC 150 Requirements for Windows OS Using Samsung i-Launcher151 152 Downloading the PC Auto Backup programRequirements for Mac OS Opening Samsung i-Launcher 153 Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Appendix 155 Error messages 156 Cleaning the cameraMaintaining the camera Using on beaches or shores Using or storing the camera157 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Other cautions Using the camera with caution in humid environments158 Supported memory card 159About memory card Memory card capacity 16020.0M 162 294 403 Photo Video 161Approx Battery specifications About the battery162 Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements Disposal guidelines 163 Low battery message Battery life164 Photos Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage 165 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when166 167 Updating the firmware 168 169 170 171 Camera specifications 172 173 174 175 Without battery and memory card117.4 X 65.9 X 39.0 mm 40 C 176 Glossary 177 178 179 180 181 You can purchase the following optional items Optional accessories182 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Index183 Connect the flash Flash layout 184Mac Windows Capturing Options Recording Viewing Please refer to the warranty that came with your product