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Concepts in Photography

Crouching photography

Using the display

Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep

To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. You can

a straight posture.

tilt the display up to 90° upwards ( ) or 45° downwards ( ).

• Keep the display closed ( ) when the camera is not in use.

• Tilt the display only within the angle allowed. Failing to do so may damage your camera.

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Samsung EV-NX300ZBFUDK a straight posture, tilt the display up to 90 upwards or 45 downwards, Crouching photography

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USER MANUAL Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc Copyright informationDo not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquidsMisusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessoriesUse the battery only for its intended purpose turn off your camera when directed by airline personnelDo 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 impactsDo not expose the lens to direct sunlight If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to cool downCheck that the camera is operating properly before use You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your cameraIndications used in this manual Mode indicationsIcons used in this manual Tips ContentsConcepts in Photography My CameraA Aperture Priority mode ContentsAccessories t Smart Auto modeAF mode Shooting FunctionsContents Size and ResolutionChapter Wireless networkPlayback/Editing ChapterChapter Camera settings menuConnecting to external devices ChapterMaintaining the camera AppendixError messages ChapterConcepts in Photography Shooting posturesHolding the camera Standing photographyCrouching photography Using the displaya straight posture tilt the display up to 90 upwards or 45 downwardsConcepts in Photography looking up the subjectlooking down on the subject High-angle shotAperture sizes ApertureConcepts in Photography Aperture value and the depth of fieldShutter Speed Shutter speedISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity Shutter speedAperture valueConcepts in Photography Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspectiveShort focal length Long focal lengthDepth of field DOF depends on aperture valueWhat controls out-of-focus effects? A photo captured close to the subject DOF depends on focal lengthDOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lensComposition Optical previewRule of Thirds Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling Aperture value = Guide number / Flash to Subject Distance FlashFlash guide number Guide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture valueConcepts in Photography Bounce PhotographyMy Camera ChapterMy Camera Getting startedUnpacking Check your product box for the following itemsCamera layout My Camera Camera layout My Camera Camera layout Setting the DIRECT LINK buttonUsing the DIRECT LINK button Press DIRECT LINK again to return to the previous modecamera Inserting the battery and memory cardUsing the memory card adapter Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into theTo turn your camera off, set the Power switch to OFF Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Set the Power switch to ON2 Press D/I to select a time zone, and then press o Performing the initial setup10 Press m to finish the initial setup 1 Press I to select Time Zone, and then press F or oTouching Touch an icon to select a menu or an option Selecting functions optionsSelecting with buttons Selecting by touchMy Camera Selecting functions options Using mE.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press m or touch1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press f or touch Using the Smart panel6 Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode3 Press D/I/C/F to move to EV, and then press o You can also select an option by touching itMy Camera Selecting functions options 1. Shooting information In Shooting modeDisplay icons Capturing photos1. Shooting information My Camera Display iconsRecording videos About the level gaugeMy Camera Display icons In Playback modeViewing photos Playing videosChanging the information displayed Press D repeatedly to change the display typeMy Camera Display icons SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens example LensesLens layout 2 3No. Description Locking or unlocking the lensSAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example My Camera LensesMy Camera Lenses SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens example1 i-Function button p 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 4 Lens 5 Lens contactsLens markings Find out what the numbers on the lens signifySAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens example My Camera AccessoriesExternal flash layout SEF8A exampleLift up the flash for use Connecting the external flash1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera 2 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe8 TELE/WIDE mode switch 9 Hot-shoe connection SEF220A example optional1 Display icons 2 READY lamp/Test button 3 MODE button 4 Flash release button 5 POWER button 6 Battery cover 7 BulbMy Camera Accessories GPS module layout optionalAttaching the GPS module 2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot-shoeMy Camera Accessories Press the power button of the GPS modules Smart mode p B Wi-Fi features p Shooting modest Smart Auto mode p P Program mode p A Aperture Priority mode p S Shutter Priority mode p M Manual mode p i Lens Priority mode pRecognizable scenes tSmart Auto mode1 Rotate the mode dial to t 2 Align your subject in the frame My Camera Shooting modesMy Camera Shooting modes 4 Press Shutter to capture the photoMy Camera Shooting modes P Program mode1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Set the desired options Program Shift3 Set the desired options A Aperture Priority mode1 Rotate the mode dial to A 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture valueMy Camera Shooting modes S Shutter Priority mode1 Rotate the mode dial to S 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed4 Set the desired options M Manual mode1 Rotate the mode dial to M Framing mode1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Press i-Function on the lens to select E i Lens Priority modeUsing the Bulb function Using E2 Press i-Function on the lens to select a setting 3 Adjust the focus ring to select a valueUsing i-Function in P/A/S/M modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or MAperture 3 Adjust the focus ring to select an optionAvailable options My Camera Shooting modesPhoto resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use the Z Using Z1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or 3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratioMy Camera Shooting modes s Smart mode1 Rotate the mode dial to s 2 Select a scene 3 Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter to capture4 Touch a face to replace Using the Best Face mode1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Best Face 3 Press Shutter to capture the photoCapturing panoramic photos 1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama3 Press m to return to Shooting mode When you are finished, release ShutterMy Camera Shooting modes The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured2 Set the desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recording 1 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, i, or sThis feature may not work in some modes Recording a videoMy Camera Shooting modes 3D modeYou can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens SAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D lens exampleMy Camera Shooting modes To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting optionsMy Camera Shooting modes Available functions by shooting modeFor details about shooting functions, see Chapter Press a shortcut for each functionChapter Shooting FunctionsPhoto size Size and ResolutionThe camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format QualityExamples ISO sensitivityBalance White BalanceShooting Functions To set the WhiteShooting Functions White Balance Customizing preset White Balance optionsYou can also customize preset White Balance options the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degreesFluorescent Daylight ExamplesShooting Functions White Balance Auto WBPicture Wizard photo styles ExamplesTo set a photo style Shooting Functions AF modeLearn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects focus modeShooting Functions AF mode Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you pressSingle AF Continuous AFManual focus AF area Selection AFThe AF area function changes the positions of the focus area Multi AF Face detection AFThe camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to Shooting Functions AF area Self-Portrait AFFocus on the subject or capture a photo by touching on the screen Touch AFTracking AF Touch AFShooting Functions Touch AF One touch shotFocus assist MF AssistFocus Peaking Optical Image Stabilization OIS Drive shooting method SingleContinuous Timer BurstShooting Functions Drive shooting method Exposure +2 Auto Exposure Bracketing AE BracketWhite Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Shooting Functions Drive shooting methodoption Bracketing settingPicture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket Shooting Functions Drive shooting methodTo set flash options FlashAdjusting the flash intensity When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levelsReducing the red-eye effect Shooting Functions Flash You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the intensityMulti MeteringCenter-weighted SpotShooting Functions Metering In Shooting mode, press m → 1 → Link AE to AF Point → an option Measuring the exposure value of the focus areaIcon Dynamic RangeShooting Functions To set Smart Range optionsColored Pencil Smart FilterVignetting Miniatureindicator Exposure compensationselecting EV Shutter Exposure lockThe functions available for video are explained below Video functionsMovie size Movie qualityMulti Motion FaderSet the playing speed of a video Voice Wind cutTo reduce wind sound Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videosPlayback/Editing Chapter2 Press C/F to scroll through files Viewing image thumbnailsViewing photos 1 Press yPlayback/Editing Searching and managing files 4 Scroll the jog dial to the left to return to Playback modeViewing files by category Viewing files as a folderLock/Unlock all files Protecting files1 In Playback mode, press m → z → Protect → Select 2 Press C/F to select a file, and then press o 3 Press fDeleting a single file 2 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes3 Press n 4 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes Deleting filesYou can delete all files on the memory card at once 3 When the pop-up message appears, select YesDeleting all files 1 In Playback mode, press m 2 Select z → Delete → All1 In Playback mode, press m Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Viewing a slide showCreating a print order DPOF Press m to stop the slide show and return to Playback modePress D/I to adjust the volume level Auto rotatingTrimming a video during playback 3 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to begin6 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to end Playing videos2 Press f or touch Capture 9 When the pop-up message appears, select YesCapturing an image during playback 7 Press f or touch End Point 8 Press f or touch Trim to trim a video1 Touch → 2 Drag the corners of the box to adjust the size of the areaEditing photos Cropping a photo3 Touch OK 4 Touch to save Rotating a photoResizing photos 1 Touch → 2 Touch an optionYou can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option Adjusting your photos1 Touch 2 Touch an adjusting option 3 Press C/F to adjust the optionReducing red-eye 1 Touch → 2 Press C/F to adjust the optionTo cancel correction, touch Retouching facesApply special effects to your photos Applying Smart Filter effects1 Touch , and then touch an option 2 Touch OK 3 Touch to saveChapter Wireless network3 Press m, and then select Wi-Fi Setting Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settingsConnecting to a WLAN 1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select , , , or2 Select each option, and then enter the required information Setting network optionsManually setting the IP address 2 Select IP Setting → ManualMove to the next page Using the login browserClose the login browser Move to the previous pageNetwork connection tips You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi featuresDo not access a network that you are not authorized to use Before you connect to a network, ensure your battery is fully chargedDescription Entering textchange the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it Icon1 On the camera, in Shooting mode, press m Saving files to a smart phone automatically3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App 5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera4 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App 1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, selectSending photos or videos to a smart phone 3 On the camera, select a sending option6 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phoneThe smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, select 3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App7 On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus Wireless network Using a smart phone as a remote shutter releasewhen shooting in and to 1920X1080 when shooting in resolution 6 On the smart phone, set the following shooting options3 When the Auto Backup program icon appears, click it Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC 1 Install i-Launcher on the PC. pTo cancel sending, select Cancel Wireless network Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos3 Select a backup PC If you have performed a backup before, move to stepSending photos or videos via email Changing email settings4 Select Sender Setting To delete your information, select Reset5 When the pop-up appears, select OK Wireless network Sending photos or videos via emailSetting an email password 4 Select Setting Password → On7 Enter the new password again 8 When the pop-up appears, select OK Changing the email password4 Select Change Password 5 Enter your current 4-digit password 6 Enter a new 4-digit password8 Select the comment box, enter your comments, and then touch 4 Select the Receiver box, enter an email address, and then touch5 Select Next 6 Select files to send 7 Select NextIf you connected to SkyDrive, refer to Using the login browser. p Accessing a website1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select 3 Select a website 4 Enter your ID and password to log in3 Select Upload Wireless network Using photo or video sharing websites1 Access the website with your camera 2 Select files to upload Uploading photos or videos2 Select → Web storage 1 Rotate the mode dial to B3 Enter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK Uploading photos to online storage5 On the AllShare Play device, select a camera to connect Wireless network Using AllShare Play to send filesViewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play 2 Select → Nearby devicesWireless network Using AllShare Play to send files When in the single image view, you can send only one photo at a time Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct1 On the device, turn on the Wi-Fi Direct option 3 Press m, and then select ShareWi-Fi → Wi-Fi DirectChapter Camera settings menuNoise Reduction User settingsYou can set the user environment with these settings ISO Customizing+2.7 EV, -/+3 EV Bracket SetDMF Direct Manual Focus AE Bracket SetOption Color spaceCamera settings menu User settings sRGB Standard RGB is an international specificationYou can add or remove shooting information from the display Distortion CorrectiFn Customizing User DisplayAbout histogram Key MappingBackup, Email, SNS & Cloud, AllShare Play HistogramGrid Line AF LampCamera settings menu User settings Learn to configure your cameras settings SettingSet to display help text about menus and functions. Off, On Frame Packing Displays the images for the left and right Camera settings menu SettingDescription Side by Side* Displays two images next to each otherDual-band FormatDevice Informationcap to the lens when not using it Camera settings menu SettingReset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory defaults. Date, time, language, and video output settingsChapter Connecting to external devices2 Turn off your camera and HDTV 6 View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsViewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV Viewing files on an HDTV2 Select 3D HDMI Output → an option. p 7 Move to a 3D file, and then press I to switch to 3D mode9 View 3D photos or play 3D videos using the camera buttons Viewing files on a 3D TV1 Turn off the camera Connecting the camera as a removable diskTransferring files to your computer Transferring files to your Windows OS computer2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computerDisconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring files to your Mac OS3 Turn on the camera Open the removable diskTransfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computer1 Insert the installation CD into your PC 2 Select a language Using programs on a PCInstalling programs from the provided CD Using i-LauncherConnecting to external devices Using programs on a PC Requirements for Mac OSOpening i-Launcher → i-Launcher on your Mac OS computerViewing photos Using Multimedia ViewerConnecting to external devices Using programs on a PC Viewing videosrefer to page Downloading the PC Auto Backup program2 Select a language 3 Follow the on-screen instructions Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PCChapter AppendixWhen the following error messages appear, try these remedies Error messagesImage sensor Cleaning the cameraMaintaining the camera Camera lens and displayDo not store the camera where there are mothballs Using or storing the cameraUsing on beaches or shores Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperaturesYour camera consists of delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the camera Using the camera with caution in humid environmentsTurn off the camera when not using it Other cautionsAbout memory card Supported memory cardAppendix Maintaining the camera Quality Memory card capacityAppendix Maintaining the camera SizeVideo Appendix Maintaining the cameraAvoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields Cautions when using memory cardsAvoid memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory cardCharging time When the battery About the batteryBattery specifications Use only Samsung-approved batteriesAvoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below Battery lifeLow battery message Notes about using the batteryProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Cautions about using the batteryNotes about charging the battery Appendix Maintaining the cameraAppendix Maintaining the camera Use only the provided USB cable The battery may not charge whenNotes about charging with a computer connected Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careBefore contacting a service center or UHS-1 memory card Appendix Before contacting a service centerThe memory card has not recognize an SDXCVideos may not play on some video player Appendix Before contacting a service centerCamera specifications Appendix Camera specifications 2-+2 EV 0.5 EV Step Appendix Camera specificationsPlayback Appendix Camera specificationsVideo x0.25 640X480, 320X240 only, x0.5Power Source Appendix Camera specificationsWireless network MobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Auto BackupAd-Hoc network AP Access PointGlossary AEL/AFL Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus LockColor space Color temperatureCamera shake Blur Cloud ComputingExif Exchangeable Image File Format EV Exposure ValueFlash EV CompensationJPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Image sensorIP Internet protocol address ISO sensitivityNFC Near Field Communication PAL Phase Alternate LineResolution NoiseShutter speed Wi-FiWPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS is a technology that secures wireless home networksLens Optional accessoriesAppendix LensCamera bag Appendix Optional accessoriesRechargeable battery Battery chargerIndex Page Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This ProductWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Applicable in countries with separate collection systemsDeclaration of Conformity FCC noticeComplies with IDA Standards DA100790 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, andIC 649E-NX300 This equipment may be operated in all EU countries In France, this equipment may only be used indoorsPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product