Lift up the flash for use | Samsung NX3000 instruction

For more details about optional flashes, refer to the user manual for the flash.

My Camera > Accessories

Connecting the external flash

3 Lift up the flash for use.

1Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe.

2Lock the flash into place by turning the hot-shoe fastening dial clockwise.

• You can capture a photo with a flash that is not fully charged, but it is recommended to use a fully charged flash.

• The available options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

• There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time.

• SEF8A may not be compatible with other NX series cameras.

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Use only Samsung-approved flashes. Using incompatible flashes may damage your camera.

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Samsung NX3000 user manual Lift up the flash for use

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Page Copyright information Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Do not handle your camera with wet hands Use the battery only for its intended purpose Avoid interference with pacemakersCamera or other equipment Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields Never use a damaged battery or memory cardDo not touch the flash while it fires Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Use your camera in the normal position Check that the camera is operating properly before useDo not expose the lens to direct sunlight Avoid interference with other electronic devices Shutter button Safety warnings and precautionsIcons used in this manual Additional information Contents Shooting Functions 103 102 108 105106 107 141 147148 134 171 155156 168 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 ISO sensitivity Shutter speedAperture Value 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 Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0 Flash guide numberBounce Photography Manually. For My Camera Check your product box for the following items Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable batteryGetting started Unpacking Camera layout 11 10 9 8 USB port Using the Mobile buttonInsert a memory card and battery Hdmi port Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter Using the displayUsing the Self shot mode Flip the display upward Removing the battery and memory card Using the memory card adapterSlide the lock up to release the battery Turning on your camera Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Red light blinking Charging error Performing the initial setup Press m to finish the initial setup My Camera Performing the initial setup Rotate the navigation button or press D/I/C/F to move, Using mSelecting the photo size in P mode Selecting functions options Press m to go back to the previous menu Using the Smart panelPress m to switch to Shooting mode Adjust the exposure value in P mode White Balance Select a White Balance option Using iFnAdjust the focus ring to select an option Adjust the ISO sensitivity Available options Aperture Shutter SpeedWhite Balance Shooting mode Display iconsCapturing photos About the level gauge Recording videos Playback mode Viewing photosPlaying videos Playback Changing the information displayedPress D repeatedly to change the display type Shooting Lens contacts LensesLens layout Function button p Lens mount index Focus ring Zoom button Samsung 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example Locking or unlocking the lens Samsung 16 mm F2.4 lens example Focal length Lens markingsFind out what the numbers on the lens signify Aperture value Accessories External flash layoutLamp Hot shoe fastening dial Hot shoe connection 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 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, or s Recording a videoPress Video recording again to stop My Camera Shooting modes For details about shooting functions, see Chapter Available functions by shooting mode Shooting Functions Photo size Size and Resolution Fine QualityCamera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format Super 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 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 Normal Face Detection Face Winking face Smile Shot Wink Shot Off Do not use the MF Assist function Adjust the focusMF Assist MF Assist Available on a lens that supports manual focus 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 Adjusting the flash intensity When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levelsReducing the red-eye effect Multi Metering Metering Spot Center-weighted Measuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range Miniature Smart FilterOff Vignetting To adjust it IndicatorExposure compensation ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lock Exposure lock Movie size When Video Out is set to NtscWhen Video Out is set to PAL Video functions Set the playing speed of a video Movie qualityMulti Motion Set the Movie quality Voice Fader Playback/Editing Press y 101Viewing photos Viewing image thumbnails Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a category 102Viewing files by category Viewing files as a folder Playback mode, scroll to a file Press m z Protect On 103Protecting files Deleting files 104 Deleting multiple filesDeleting all files Viewing a slide show Viewing photos105 Enlarging a photo 106 Auto rotatingView the slide show Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m Playing videos107 Trimming a video during playback Capturing an image during playback 108 Select Select an option Editing photos109 Rotating a photo Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file Select Select an adjusting option110 Select → Select an option Retouching faces 111 Press o Press f to save 112Applying Smart Filter effects Select , and then select an option Wireless network Select an AP Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsConnecting to a Wlan 114 115 Setting network optionsManually setting the IP address Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press F Network connection tips 116 Entering text 117 118 Using NFC features in Shooting modeUsing NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam Using NFC features in Wi-Fi mode On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App Saving files to a smart phone automatically119 Shooting mode, select m b AutoShare On Capture a photo 120 On the camera, select a sending option Rotate the mode dial to B On the camera, selectSending photos or videos to a smart phone 121 122 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 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 Sending photos or videos to a PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC 129 Select OK 130 131 Using Samsung Link to view files 132 Wireless network Using Samsung Link to view files Camera settings menu Noise Reduction User settings134 ISO Customizing DMF Direct Manual Focus Bracket SettingsYou can set up the options for each bracketing 135 Adobe RGB 136Color Space SRGB Distortion Correct Set to adjust ISO sensitivityWhite Balance Set to adjust the White Balance 137 138 User DisplayYou can add or remove shooting information from the display MobileLink/NFC Image Size 139Key Mapping Live view NFC AF Lamp Lens Button Speed Settings140 Grid Line Setting Learn to configure your cameras settings141 142 File Number 143Ntsc Auto *, 1080i , 720p , 480p Hdmi Output 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 149 150 Using programs on a PCInstalling i-Launcher Turn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC Using Samsung i-Launcher 151Requirements for Windows OS Opening Samsung i-Launcher Downloading the PC Auto Backup program152 Requirements for Mac OS Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom153 Appendix 155 Error messages Cleaning the camera Maintaining the camera156 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Using or storing the cameraUsing on beaches or shores 157 Using the camera with caution in humid environments 158Other cautions 159 About memory cardSupported memory card Photo 160Memory card capacity 20.0M 162 294 403 161 ApproxVideo Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements About the batteryBattery specifications 162 Disposal guidelines 163 Photos Battery lifeLow battery message 164 Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage 165 Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when 166Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care 167 Updating the firmware 168 169 170 171 Camera specifications 172 173 174 40 C Without battery and memory card175 117.4 X 65.9 X 39.0 mm 176 Glossary 177 178 179 180 181 Optional accessories 182You can purchase the following optional items Index 183Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Capturing Options Recording Viewing 184Connect the flash Flash layout Mac Windows Please refer to the warranty that came with your product