Shooting Functions, Chapter | Samsung PRO4775, PRO4782, PRO4768

Chapter 2

Shooting Functions

Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode. You can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions.

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Samsung PRO4775, PRO4782, PRO4768, EV-NX300ZBFUDK user manual Shooting Functions, Chapter

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USER MANUAL Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc Copyright information Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Health and safety informationDo not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Do not handle your camera with wet hands Use the battery only for its intended purpose Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessoriesturn off your camera when directed by airline personnel Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock 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 Check that the camera is operating properly before use If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to cool downYou must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight Icons used in this manual Indications used in this manualMode indications Concepts in Photography ContentsMy Camera Tips Accessories ContentsUsing E Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes Size and Resolution Shooting FunctionsWhite Balance Picture Wizard photo styles Playback/Editing Wireless network Connecting to external devices Camera settings menuViewing files on an Error messages AppendixMaintaining the camera Holding the camera Shooting posturesStanding photography Concepts in Photography a straight posture Using the displaytilt the display up to 90 upwards or 45 downwards Crouching photography looking down on the subject looking up the subjectHigh-angle shot Low-angle shot Aperture sizes Aperture Aperture value and the depth of field Shutter Speed Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Aperture Shutter speedvalue ISO sensitivity Short focal length Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspectiveLong focal length DOF depends on aperture value Depth of fieldWhat controls out-of-focus effects? DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera DOF depends on focal lengthA photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo captured close to the subject Optical preview CompositionRule of Thirds Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling Flash guide number FlashGuide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value Aperture value = Guide number / Flash to Subject Distance Bounce Photography My Camera Chapter Unpacking Getting startedCheck your product box for the following items My Camera Camera layout My Camera Camera layout Using the DIRECT LINK button Setting the DIRECT LINK buttonPress DIRECT LINK again to return to the previous mode To set a DIRECT LINK option Using the memory card adapter Inserting the battery and memory cardLearn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning on your cameraSet the Power switch to ON To turn your camera off, set the Power switch to OFF 10 Press m to finish the initial setup Performing the initial setup1 Press I to select Time Zone, and then press F or o 2 Press D/I to select a time zone, and then press o Selecting with buttons Selecting functions optionsSelecting by touch Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or an option My Camera Selecting functions options Using mFlicking Gently flick your finger across the screen E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode 6 Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode Using the Smart panelE.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press f or touch You can also select an option by touching it 3 Press D/I/C/F to move to EV, and then press o In Shooting mode Display iconsCapturing photos 1. Shooting information Recording videos My Camera Display iconsAbout the level gauge Viewing photos In Playback modePlaying videos Press D repeatedly to change the display type Changing the information displayed Lens layout LensesSAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens example SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example Locking or unlocking the lensMy Camera Lenses 1 i-Function button p 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 4 Lens SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens example5 Lens contacts Find out what the numbers on the lens signify Lens markingsSAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens example External flash layout AccessoriesSEF8A example 1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera Connecting the external flash2 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe Lift up the flash for use 4 Flash release button 5 POWER button 6 Battery cover 7 Bulb SEF220A example optional8 TELE/WIDE mode switch 9 Hot-shoe connection 1 Display icons 2 READY lamp/Test button 3 MODE button Attaching the GPS module GPS module layout optional2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot-shoe Press the power button of the GPS module s 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 p My Camera Shooting modes tSmart Auto modeRecognizable scenes 1 Rotate the mode dial to t 2 Align your subject in the frame 4 Press Shutter to capture the photo 1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Set the desired options P Program modeProgram Shift A Aperture Priority mode 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture value1 Rotate the mode dial to A 3 Set the desired options S Shutter Priority mode 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed1 Rotate the mode dial to S 1 Rotate the mode dial to M M Manual mode4 Set the desired options Framing mode Using E Using the Bulb functionYou can adjust the depth of field to blur or sharpen the background i Lens Priority mode Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes 3 Adjust the focus ring to select a value2 Press i-Function on the lens to select a setting You can also scroll the jog dial to adjust the value Available options 3 Adjust the focus ring to select an optionAperture Shutter Speed 3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio Using ZPhoto resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use the Z 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or 1 Rotate the mode dial to s 2 Select a scene s Smart mode3 Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter to capture 1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Best Face Using the Best Face mode3 Press Shutter to capture the photo 4 Touch a face to replace Capturing panoramic photos When you are finished, release Shutter1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama 2 Press m → 1 → Panorama → Live Panorama or 3D The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured Recording a video This feature may not work in some modes1 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, i, or s 2 Set the desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recording You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens 3D modeSAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D lens example To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options For details about shooting functions, see Chapter Available functions by shooting modePress a shortcut for each function Shooting Functions Photo size Size and Resolution The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format Quality Examples ISO sensitivity To set the White White BalanceBalance Icon Description You can also customize preset White Balance options Customizing preset White Balance optionsShooting Functions White Balance the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degrees Fluorescent Daylight Auto WBDaylight Tungsten To set a photo style Picture Wizard photo styles AF mode Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjectsTo set the auto focus mode Single AF Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you pressContinuous AF Shooting Functions AF mode Manual focus Selection AF AF areaThe AF area function changes the positions of the focus area Face detection AF Multi AFThe camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to Self-Portrait AF Tracking AF Touch AFTouch AF Focus on the subject or capture a photo by touching on the screen Shooting Functions Touch AF One touch shot MF Assist Focus assistFocus Peaking Optical Image Stabilization OIS Single Drive shooting methodContinuous Burst TimerShooting Functions Drive shooting method White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Auto Exposure Bracketing AE BracketExposure +2 WB+2 Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket Bracketing settingoption To set flash options Flash When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levels Adjusting the flash intensityReducing the red-eye effect You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the intensity Multi Metering Spot Center-weightedShooting Functions Metering In Shooting mode, press m → 1 → Link AE to AF Point → an option Measuring the exposure value of the focus area To set Smart Range options Dynamic Range Vignetting Smart FilterMiniature Colored Pencil Exposure compensation indicatorselecting EV Shutter Exposure lock Movie size Video functionsMovie quality The functions available for video are explained below Fader Multi MotionSet the playing speed of a video Wind cut VoiceTo reduce wind sound Playback/Editing Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videosRefer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC Viewing photos Viewing image thumbnails1 Press y 2 Press C/F to scroll through files Viewing files as a folder Viewing files by categoryPlayback/Editing Searching and managing files 1 In the thumbnail view, press m → z → Filter → a category 1 In Playback mode, press m → z → Protect → Select Protecting files2 Press C/F to select a file, and then press o 3 Press f Lock/Unlock all files 3 Press n 4 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes 2 When the pop-up message appears, select YesDeleting files Deleting a single file Deleting all files 3 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes1 In Playback mode, press m 2 Select z → Delete → All You can delete all files on the memory card at once Enlarging a photo Viewing photosViewing a slide show 1 In Playback mode, press m Auto rotating Press D/I to adjust the volume levelCreating a print order DPOF 4 Press m 6 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to end 3 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to beginPlaying videos Trimming a video during playback Capturing an image during playback 9 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes7 Press f or touch End Point 8 Press f or touch Trim to trim a video 2 Press f or touch Capture Editing photos 2 Drag the corners of the box to adjust the size of the areaCropping a photo 1 Touch → Resizing photos Rotating a photo1 Touch → 2 Touch an option 3 Touch OK 4 Touch to save 1 Touch 2 Touch an adjusting option Adjusting your photos3 Press C/F to adjust the option You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option To cancel correction, touch 1 Touch → 2 Press C/F to adjust the optionRetouching faces Reducing red-eye 1 Touch , and then touch an option Applying Smart Filter effects2 Touch OK 3 Touch to save Apply special effects to your photos Wireless network Connecting to a WLAN Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings3 Press m, and then select Wi-Fi Setting When a login page appears, refer to Using the login browser. p Manually setting the IP address Setting network options2 Select IP Setting → Manual 2 Select each option, and then enter the required information Close the login browser Using the login browserMove to the previous page Move to the next page Do not access a network that you are not authorized to use You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi featuresBefore you connect to a network, ensure your battery is fully charged Network connection tips change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it Entering text 3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App Saving files to a smart phone automatically5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera 1 On the camera, in Shooting mode, press m 1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, select Sending photos or videos to a smart phone3 On the camera, select a sending option 4 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App 6 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release when shooting in and to 1920X1080 when shooting in resolution Wireless network Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release6 On the smart phone, set the following shooting options 7 On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos1 Install i-Launcher on the PC. p 3 When the Auto Backup program icon appears, click it 3 Select a backup PC Wireless network Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosIf you have performed a backup before, move to step To cancel sending, select Cancel 4 Select Sender Setting Changing email settingsTo delete your information, select Reset Sending photos or videos via email Setting an email password Wireless network Sending photos or videos via email4 Select Setting Password → On 5 When the pop-up appears, select OK 4 Select Change Password Changing the email password5 Enter your current 4-digit password 6 Enter a new 4-digit password 7 Enter the new password again 8 When the pop-up appears, select OK 5 Select Next 6 Select files to send 4 Select the Receiver box, enter an email address, and then touch7 Select Next 8 Select the comment box, enter your comments, and then touch 4 Enter your ID and password to log in Accessing a websiteIf you connected to SkyDrive, refer to Using the login browser. p 1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select 3 Select a website 1 Access the website with your camera 2 Select files to upload Wireless network Using photo or video sharing websitesUploading photos or videos 3 Select Upload Uploading photos to online storage 3 Enter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select → Web storage Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play Wireless network Using AllShare Play to send files2 Select → Nearby devices 5 On the AllShare Play device, select a camera to connect Wireless network Using AllShare Play to send files 1 On the device, turn on the Wi-Fi Direct option Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct3 Press m, and then select ShareWi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct When in the single image view, you can send only one photo at a time Camera settings menu You can set the user environment with these settings User settingsISO Customizing Noise Reduction DMF Direct Manual Focus Bracket SetAE Bracket Set +2.7 EV, -/+3 EV sRGB Standard RGB is an international specification Color spaceto define the color space created by IEC International Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a iFn Customizing Distortion CorrectUser Display You can add or remove shooting information from the display Backup, Email, SNS & Cloud, AllShare Play Key MappingHistogram About histogram AF Lamp Grid Line Learn to configure your cameras settings Setting Set to display help text about menus and functions. Off, On Frame Packing Displays the images for the left and right Side by Side* Displays two images next to each othersRGB files - MMDDXXXX.JPG. For example, for a photo captured on Jan. 01, the file name would be Device FormatInformation Dual-band defaults. Date, time, language, and video output settings Reset the setup menu and shooting options to the factorycap to the lens when not using it can get dust on it when you change lenses. This can lead Connecting to external devices Viewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV 6 View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsViewing files on an HDTV 2 Turn off your camera and HDTV 9 View 3D photos or play 3D videos using the camera buttons 7 Move to a 3D file, and then press I to switch to 3D modeViewing files on a 3D TV 2 Select 3D HDMI Output → an option. p Transferring files to your computer Connecting the camera as a removable diskTransferring files to your Windows OS computer 1 Turn off the camera Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computerTransferring files to your Mac OS 2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen Transfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer Open the removable disk Installing programs from the provided CD Using programs on a PCUsing i-Launcher 1 Insert the installation CD into your PC 2 Select a language Opening i-Launcher Requirements for Mac OS→ i-Launcher on your Mac OS computer Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC Viewing photos Using Multimedia Viewer refer to page Viewing videosDownloading the PC Auto Backup program From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Firmware Upgrade Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom1 Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PC 2 Select a language 3 Follow the on-screen instructions Appendix When the following error messages appear, try these remedies Error messages Maintaining the camera Cleaning the cameraCamera lens and display Image sensor Using on beaches or shores Using or storing the cameraDo not store the camera where there are mothballs Appendix Maintaining the camera Turn off the camera when not using it Using the camera with caution in humid environmentsOther cautions Your camera consists of delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the camera Supported memory card About memory card Quality Memory card capacitySuper Fine Fine Video Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card Cautions when using memory cardsAvoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields Avoid memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below Battery specifications About the batteryUse only Samsung-approved batteries Charging time When the battery Low battery message Battery lifeNotes about using the battery Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below Notes about charging the battery Cautions about using the batteryProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Notes about charging with a computer connected Use only the provided USB cable The battery may not charge whenHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Before contacting a service center The memory card has Appendix Before contacting a service centernot recognize an SDXC or UHS-1 memory card Videos may not play on some video player Camera specifications Appendix Camera specifications 2-+2 EV 0.5 EV Step x0.25 640X480, 320X240 only, x0.5 VideoPlayback Single image, Thumbnails 15/28, Slide show MobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Auto Backup Wireless networkPower Source Dimensions W X H X D Glossary AP Access PointAEL/AFL Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus Lock Ad-Hoc network Cloud Computing Camera shake BlurColor space Color temperature Flash EV Exposure ValueEV Compensation Exif Exchangeable Image File Format IP Internet protocol address Image sensorISO sensitivity JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Resolution PAL Phase Alternate LineNoise NFC Near Field Communication WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-FiWPS is a technology that secures wireless home networks Shutter speed Lens Optional accessoriesExternal flash Rechargeable battery Appendix Optional accessoriesBattery charger Camera bag Index Page Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Correct Disposal of This ProductApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Correct disposal of batteries in this product Declaration of Conformity FCC notice IC 649E-NX300 This equipment may be operated in all EU countries 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, andIn France, this equipment may only be used indoors Complies with IDA Standards DA100790 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product