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...service your lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth. Any damage that may form on the delicate electronic circuitry and memory card. After charging is not covered by your warranty. Exercise caution when using the camera. Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories...for any loss of files or damage that results from unqualified service is finished, disconnect the cable from your lens from a cold environment to malfunction. • Protect your camera. • Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged...
...service your lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth. Any damage that may form on the delicate electronic circuitry and memory card. After charging is not covered by your warranty. Exercise caution when using the camera. Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories...for any loss of files or damage that results from unqualified service is finished, disconnect the cable from your lens from a cold environment to malfunction. • Protect your camera. • Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged...
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... mode indications Shooting mode Smart Auto Indication t International Organization for ISO Standardization's measure for light sensitivity WB White Balance Program P Aperture Priority A Shutter Priority S Manual M Lens Priority i Scene s Movie v 5
... mode indications Shooting mode Smart Auto Indication t International Organization for ISO Standardization's measure for light sensitivity WB White Balance Program P Aperture Priority A Shutter Priority S Manual M Lens Priority i Scene s Movie v 5
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... In Shooting mode 28 Capture photos 28 Record videos 29 In Playback mode 30 View photos 30 Play videos 30 Lenses 31 Lens layout 31 Lock or unlock the lens 32 Lens markings 34 Optional accessories 35 Flash layout 35 Connect the flash 35 GPS module layout 36 Attach the GPS module...
... In Shooting mode 28 Capture photos 28 Record videos 29 In Playback mode 30 View photos 30 Play videos 30 Lenses 31 Lens layout 31 Lock or unlock the lens 32 Lens markings 34 Optional accessories 35 Flash layout 35 Connect the flash 35 GPS module layout 36 Attach the GPS module...
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... mode 39 P Program mode 40 Program Shift 40 A Aperture Priority mode 41 S Shutter Priority mode 41 M Manual mode 42 Framing Mode 42 Use a bulb 42 i Lens Priority mode 42 Use i-Scene mode 42 Use i-Function in PASM modes 43 Available options 44 s Scene mode 45 v Movie mode 47 Available functions by...
... mode 39 P Program mode 40 Program Shift 40 A Aperture Priority mode 41 S Shutter Priority mode 41 M Manual mode 42 Framing Mode 42 Use a bulb 42 i Lens Priority mode 42 Use i-Scene mode 42 Use i-Function in PASM modes 43 Available options 44 s Scene mode 45 v Movie mode 47 Available functions by...
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... 108 Use the Intelli-studio Interface 108 Transfer files using Intelli-studio 109 Use Samsung RAW Converter 110 System Requirements for Windows 110 System Requirements for Mac 110 Use the Samsung RAW Converter Interface 111 Edit RAW format files 111 Chapter 6 Appendix Error messages ...115 Maintain the camera 116 Clean the camera 116 Camera lens and display 116 About the image sensor 116 Camera body ...
... 108 Use the Intelli-studio Interface 108 Transfer files using Intelli-studio 109 Use Samsung RAW Converter 110 System Requirements for Windows 110 System Requirements for Mac 110 Use the Samsung RAW Converter Interface 111 Edit RAW format files 111 Chapter 6 Appendix Error messages ...115 Maintain the camera 116 Clean the camera 116 Camera lens and display 116 About the image sensor 116 Camera body ...
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Standing photography Compose your camera. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your left hand under the lens for support. When shooting with your breath to minimize body movement. Holding the camera Hold the camera with a low shutter speed, hold a camera correctly, the ...
Standing photography Compose your camera. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your left hand under the lens for support. When shooting with your breath to minimize body movement. Holding the camera Hold the camera with a low shutter speed, hold a camera correctly, the ...
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... the exposure compensation feature to the depth of field (DOF), which can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by the diameter of the lens. Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of the aperture. If the number of blades is odd, the number of sections is represented by...
... the exposure compensation feature to the depth of field (DOF), which can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by the diameter of the lens. Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of the aperture. If the number of blades is odd, the number of sections is represented by...
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wide angle wide shot 20 mm angle 50 mm angle 200 mm angle Normally, a lens with a wide angle is suitable for shooting landscapes and a lens with a narrow angle is the distance between the middle of captured images. A long focal length translates into a wide angle, which... allows you to capture a wide shot. It affects the angle and perspective of the lens to capture telephoto shots. Short focal length wide-angle lens Long focal length telephoto lens narrow angle telephoto shot Look at these photos below and compare the changes. A short focal length translates...
wide angle wide shot 20 mm angle 50 mm angle 200 mm angle Normally, a lens with a wide angle is suitable for shooting landscapes and a lens with a narrow angle is the distance between the middle of captured images. A long focal length translates into a wide angle, which... allows you to capture a wide shot. It affects the angle and perspective of the lens to capture telephoto shots. Short focal length wide-angle lens Long focal length telephoto lens narrow angle telephoto shot Look at these photos below and compare the changes. A short focal length translates...
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....7 50 mm F22 Small Depth of Field Large Depth of Field 17 DOF depends on the focused areas, a photo can be obtained by using a telescope lens or selecting a low aperture value. A photo with a large DOF which stresses the subject and makes the rest of focus so the subject looks pronounced. Under.... The depth of -focus effects? Depending on aperture value The wider the aperture is out of it blurred, can be achieved by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value.
....7 50 mm F22 Small Depth of Field Large Depth of Field 17 DOF depends on the focused areas, a photo can be obtained by using a telescope lens or selecting a low aperture value. A photo with a large DOF which stresses the subject and makes the rest of focus so the subject looks pronounced. Under.... The depth of -focus effects? Depending on aperture value The wider the aperture is out of it blurred, can be achieved by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value.
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... a longer focal length than a telescope lens with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo taken close to a subject can result in Photography DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera The shorter the distance between ...the subject and the camera is better to the subject 18 A photo taken with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo taken with a 18 mm telescope lens A photo taken with a short focal length is , the lower the DOF gets. Concepts in a photo of a low DOF. Therefore, taking a photo close...
... a longer focal length than a telescope lens with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo taken close to a subject can result in Photography DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera The shorter the distance between ...the subject and the camera is better to the subject 18 A photo taken with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo taken with a 18 mm telescope lens A photo taken with a short focal length is , the lower the DOF gets. Concepts in a photo of a low DOF. Therefore, taking a photo close...
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Chapter 1 My Camera Learn about your camera's layout, display icons, basic functions, supplied lens, and optional accessories.
Chapter 1 My Camera Learn about your camera's layout, display icons, basic functions, supplied lens, and optional accessories.
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... dial • t: Smart Auto mode (p. 39) • P: Program mode (p. 40) • A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 41) 5 • S: Shutter Priority mode (p. 41) • M: Manual mode (p. 42) • i: Lens Priority mode (p. 42) • s: Scene mode (p. 45) • V: Movie mode (p. 47) No. Name 6 Microphone 7 Accessory shoe 8 Eyelet for camera strap 9 Image sensor 10...
... dial • t: Smart Auto mode (p. 39) • P: Program mode (p. 40) • A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 41) 5 • S: Shutter Priority mode (p. 41) • M: Manual mode (p. 42) • i: Lens Priority mode (p. 42) • s: Scene mode (p. 45) • V: Movie mode (p. 47) No. Name 6 Microphone 7 Accessory shoe 8 Eyelet for camera strap 9 Image sensor 10...
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Lens layout SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED lens (example) 7 No. Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your NX series camera. Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom lock switch 3 Zoom ring 4 Lens 5 Focus ring (p. 64) 6 iFn button (p. 43) 7 Lens contacts 1 2 3 4 6 5 31 My Camera Lenses You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your needs and preferences.
Lens layout SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED lens (example) 7 No. Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your NX series camera. Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom lock switch 3 Zoom ring 4 Lens 5 Focus ring (p. 64) 6 iFn button (p. 43) 7 Lens contacts 1 2 3 4 6 5 31 My Camera Lenses You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your needs and preferences.
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My Camera > Lenses Lock or unlock the lens To lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away from the camera body and rotate the zoom ring clockwise. To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise until you hear the click. You cannot take a shot when the lens is locked. 32
My Camera > Lenses Lock or unlock the lens To lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away from the camera body and rotate the zoom ring clockwise. To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise until you hear the click. You cannot take a shot when the lens is locked. 32
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My Camera > Lenses SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens (example) 8 1 2 3 4 5 67 No. Description 1 iFn button (p. 43) 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring (p. 64) 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts 33 Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring (p. 64) 4 Lens hood mount index 5 Lens 6 OIS switch (p. 74) 7 AF/MF switch (p. 58) 8 Lens contacts SAMSUNG 20 mm F2.8 lens (example) 5 1 2 3 4 No.
My Camera > Lenses SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens (example) 8 1 2 3 4 5 67 No. Description 1 iFn button (p. 43) 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring (p. 64) 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts 33 Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring (p. 64) 4 Lens hood mount index 5 Lens 6 OIS switch (p. 74) 7 AF/MF switch (p. 58) 8 Lens contacts SAMSUNG 20 mm F2.8 lens (example) 5 1 2 3 4 No.
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... from 4 to its focal point (in millimeters). Shorter focal lengths result in a range: minimum focal 2 length to maximum focal length of the lens to 5.6. SAMSUNG 50-200 mm F4-5.6 ED OIS lens (example) 1 2 3 45 No. ED 3 ED stands for Extra-low Dispersion. Extra-low dispersion glass is expressed in wider angles of supported...
... from 4 to its focal point (in millimeters). Shorter focal lengths result in a range: minimum focal 2 length to maximum focal length of the lens to 5.6. SAMSUNG 50-200 mm F4-5.6 ED OIS lens (example) 1 2 3 45 No. ED 3 ED stands for Extra-low Dispersion. Extra-low dispersion glass is expressed in wider angles of supported...
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... camera controls most of settings. Icon t P A S M i s V Description Smart Auto mode (p. 39) Program mode (p. 40) Aperture Priority mode (p. 41) Shutter Priority mode (p. 41) Manual mode (p. 42) Lens Priority mode (p. 42) Scene mode (p. 45) Movie mode (p. 47) 39 Additional modes allow for capturing quick snapshots with numerous automatic settings. t Smart Auto mode In...
... camera controls most of settings. Icon t P A S M i s V Description Smart Auto mode (p. 39) Program mode (p. 40) Aperture Priority mode (p. 41) Shutter Priority mode (p. 41) Manual mode (p. 42) Lens Priority mode (p. 42) Scene mode (p. 45) Movie mode (p. 47) 39 Additional modes allow for capturing quick snapshots with numerous automatic settings. t Smart Auto mode In...
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...pressing [f]. This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments, such as a studio, or when it is also recommended for the desired time. 42 i Lens Priority mode Use i-Scene mode You can better frame your photos. The Manual mode is necessary to Bulb. ► Press and hold [Shutter] for...light effects. To use a bulb, Completely scroll the jog dial to shoot night scenes or the night sky. With this function on the lens you can fully control the exposure of the settings, so you adjust the aperture value or shutter speed, the exposure changes according to the...
...pressing [f]. This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments, such as a studio, or when it is also recommended for the desired time. 42 i Lens Priority mode Use i-Scene mode You can better frame your photos. The Manual mode is necessary to Bulb. ► Press and hold [Shutter] for...light effects. To use a bulb, Completely scroll the jog dial to shoot night scenes or the night sky. With this function on the lens you can fully control the exposure of the settings, so you adjust the aperture value or shutter speed, the exposure changes according to the...
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Available scene modes (for 20-50 lens) : Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach & Snow, Night 43 Use i-Function in PASM modes When you use the iFn button on an iFn lens, you can manually select and adjust shutter speed, aperture value, exposure value, ISO ...sensitivity, and white balance on the lens. 1 Press [iFn] on the lens to select a setting. • You can also rotate the navigation button to select a scene. Scene 5 Half-press [Shutter] or press [o] to save....
Available scene modes (for 20-50 lens) : Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach & Snow, Night 43 Use i-Function in PASM modes When you use the iFn button on an iFn lens, you can manually select and adjust shutter speed, aperture value, exposure value, ISO ...sensitivity, and white balance on the lens. 1 Press [iFn] on the lens to select a setting. • You can also rotate the navigation button to select a scene. Scene 5 Half-press [Shutter] or press [o] to save....
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Available options Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value White balance ISO P A S M - - O - My Camera > Shooting modes 2 Adjust the focus ring to select an option. • You can also rotate the navigation button to take a photo. 44 O O O O - O O O O O O O O To select items to appear when you press [iFn] on the lens in Shooting mode, press [m] ► 5 ► Lens i-Function ► an option ► Off or On. 3 Half-press [Shutter] or press [o] to save. 4 Fully press [Shutter] to select an option. O O -
Available options Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value White balance ISO P A S M - - O - My Camera > Shooting modes 2 Adjust the focus ring to select an option. • You can also rotate the navigation button to take a photo. 44 O O O O - O O O O O O O O To select items to appear when you press [iFn] on the lens in Shooting mode, press [m] ► 5 ► Lens i-Function ► an option ► Off or On. 3 Half-press [Shutter] or press [o] to save. 4 Fully press [Shutter] to select an option. O O -