Icons used in this manual, Additional information | Samsung NX3000

Icons used in this manual

Icons used in this manual

	Icon		Function
			Additional information

			Safety warnings and precautions

	[	]	Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the
	[	]	shutter button.
			shutter button.

() Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select b Quality (represents select b, and then Quality).

*Annotation

Mode indications

Mode	Indication
Smart Auto	t

Program	P

Aperture Priority	A

Shutter Priority	S

Manual	M

Smart	s

Panorama	R

Wireless network	B

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Samsung NX3000 Icons used in this manual, Additional information, Safety warnings and precautions, Shutter button

Contents

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 Avoid interference with pacemakers Use the battery only for its intended purposeCamera 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 Using the memory card adapter Removing the battery and memory cardSlide 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 Aperture Shutter Speed Available optionsWhite Balance Display icons Shooting modeCapturing photos About the level gauge Recording videos Viewing photos Playback modePlaying 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 External flash layout AccessoriesLamp 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 Recording a video Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, or sPress 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 Selection AF AF area AF areaAF area function changes the positions of the focus area Tracking AF Multi 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 When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levels Adjusting the flash intensityReducing the red-eye effect Multi Metering Metering Spot Center-weighted Measuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range Miniature Smart FilterOff Vignetting Indicator To adjust itExposure 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 Deleting multiple files 104Deleting all files Viewing a slide show Viewing photos105 Enlarging a photo Auto rotating 106View 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 Enter your Samsung account ID and password to log Using the Home Monitor+127 Start monitoring on your smart phone 128Touch 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 User Display 138You 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 Learn to configure your cameras settings Setting141 142 File Number 143Ntsc Auto *, 1080i , 720p , 480p Hdmi Output 144 Connecting to external devices Viewing files on an Hdtv View photos or play videos using the camera buttons146 147 Connecting the camera as a removable diskTransferring files to your Windows OS computer 148 Disconnecting the camera for WindowsTransferring files to your Mac OS 149 150 Using programs on a PCInstalling i-Launcher Turn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC 151 Using Samsung i-LauncherRequirements for Windows OS Opening Samsung i-Launcher Downloading the PC Auto Backup program152 Requirements for Mac OS Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom153 Appendix 155 Error messages Maintaining the camera Cleaning the camera156 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Using or storing the cameraUsing on beaches or shores 157 158 Using the camera with caution in humid environmentsOther cautions About memory card 159Supported memory card Photo 160Memory card capacity 20.0M 162 294 403 Approx 161Video 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 165 166 Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge whenHandle 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 177 178 179 180 181 182 Optional accessoriesYou can purchase the following optional items 183 IndexAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Capturing Options Recording Viewing 184Connect the flash Flash layout Mac Windows Please refer to the warranty that came with your product