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...comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera with care information • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Warning-situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Prevent damage to ...subjects' eyesight Do not use your camera. Do not handle your camera. Handle and dispose of batteries and Note-notes, usage ...
...comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera with care information • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Warning-situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Prevent damage to ...subjects' eyesight Do not use your camera. Do not handle your camera. Handle and dispose of batteries and Note-notes, usage ...
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..., chargers, and memory cards from damage • Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to improper use memory cards that have been formatted by your camera from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. Damage due to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º ... and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage. • Prevent memory cards from sand and dirt when using or storing your camera in your camera. • Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory card. • Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact or...
..., chargers, and memory cards from damage • Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to improper use memory cards that have been formatted by your camera from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. Damage due to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º ... and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage. • Prevent memory cards from sand and dirt when using or storing your camera in your camera. • Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory card. • Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact or...
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..., unused batteries will discharge and must be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of files or damage that results from camera malfunction or improper use . • Use batteries only for at least 1 hour until all moisture has evaporated before use. •... before use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of camera functions. • For Open Source License information, refer to service the camera yourself. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your lens with a soft, clean...
..., unused batteries will discharge and must be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of files or damage that results from camera malfunction or improper use . • Use batteries only for at least 1 hour until all moisture has evaporated before use. •... before use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of camera functions. • For Open Source License information, refer to service the camera yourself. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your lens with a soft, clean...
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...until the mode you want lines up , down, left and right directional arrows are shown below illustrates the shooting mode dial on the camera. The diagram below shows the status has been changed to only part of the scene. In the case of the mode, this ... of light. Indications used in the User's Manual When explaining the steps needed for navigating the menu, the up with the hash mark on the camera body. S 0 S Applying + (Program), (Aperture priority), (Shutter priority), (Night), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Scene), or (Movie) mode. The diagram below . [S] AF MF [W] OK...
...until the mode you want lines up , down, left and right directional arrows are shown below illustrates the shooting mode dial on the camera. The diagram below shows the status has been changed to only part of the scene. In the case of the mode, this ... of light. Indications used in the User's Manual When explaining the steps needed for navigating the menu, the up with the hash mark on the camera body. S 0 S Applying + (Program), (Aperture priority), (Shutter priority), (Night), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Scene), or (Movie) mode. The diagram below . [S] AF MF [W] OK...
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...]. 3 Select Shooting1 ( 1) ª Quality. 4 Select a desired image quality. 6 Icons used in this manual Symbol Explanation Additional information about the function Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Indicates a camera button, for example: [Shutter] represents the shutter button. ( ) Shows the reference page Display when selecting a menu or option within the step ª Example: Select Shooting...
...]. 3 Select Shooting1 ( 1) ª Quality. 4 Select a desired image quality. 6 Icons used in this manual Symbol Explanation Additional information about the function Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Indicates a camera button, for example: [Shutter] represents the shutter button. ( ) Shows the reference page Display when selecting a menu or option within the step ª Example: Select Shooting...
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By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, and composition • Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still ...
By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, and composition • Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still ...
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... display type 26 Setting user display 26 Setting the screen display 27 Simple picture-taking method 28 Tips for getting a clearer photo 29 Holding your camera correctly 29 Image stabilization 29 Half-pressing the shutter button 29 Getting your subject in focus 30 Setting the automatic/manual focus function..... 32 8 Zooming...
... display type 26 Setting user display 26 Setting the screen display 27 Simple picture-taking method 28 Tips for getting a clearer photo 29 Holding your camera correctly 29 Image stabilization 29 Half-pressing the shutter button 29 Getting your subject in focus 30 Setting the automatic/manual focus function..... 32 8 Zooming...
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... a movie 71 Transferring files to your computer 73 For Windows users 73 Using Samsung Master 76 Using the Samsung RAW Converter 77 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ... 78 Finding more about the playback/ editing function 79 Camera settings menu 80 Sound 81 Display 81 Normal setup 1 82 Normal setup 2 83 Normal...
... a movie 71 Transferring files to your computer 73 For Windows users 73 Using Samsung Master 76 Using the Samsung RAW Converter 77 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ... 78 Finding more about the playback/ editing function 79 Camera settings menu 80 Sound 81 Display 81 Normal setup 1 82 Normal setup 2 83 Normal...
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For information about optional items, see "Accessories (optional items)." (CD-ROM User manual, page 123) 10 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera (Body cap, eye-cup, Hot-shoe cover included) USB cable (AD39-00174A) Battery (AD43-00192A) Strap (AD63-04468A) Software installation CD (including user's manual) (AD46-00298A) Quick Start Manual (AD68-04529A) Charger (AD44-00157A)/ AC power cable (AD81-00681A) The actual components or optional parts may differ from the illustrations above.
For information about optional items, see "Accessories (optional items)." (CD-ROM User manual, page 123) 10 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera (Body cap, eye-cup, Hot-shoe cover included) USB cable (AD39-00174A) Battery (AD43-00192A) Strap (AD63-04468A) Software installation CD (including user's manual) (AD46-00298A) Quick Start Manual (AD68-04529A) Charger (AD44-00157A)/ AC power cable (AD81-00681A) The actual components or optional parts may differ from the illustrations above.
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... the viewfinder appropriate for removal. Status lamp Status lamp In the case of saving a picture or shooting a movie, this shows the operating status of the camera by blinking the status indicator lamp. • Blinking: When saving photos, recording movies, being read by a computer or printer. • Steady: When there is complete... the image is not shown clearly through the viewfinder, move the eyesight adjustment dial in the figure for the eyesight of Eye-cup When the camera is shipped, the eyecup is attached to the viewfinder.
... the viewfinder appropriate for removal. Status lamp Status lamp In the case of saving a picture or shooting a movie, this shows the operating status of the camera by blinking the status indicator lamp. • Blinking: When saving photos, recording movies, being read by a computer or printer. • Steady: When there is complete... the image is not shown clearly through the viewfinder, move the eyesight adjustment dial in the figure for the eyesight of Eye-cup When the camera is shipped, the eyecup is attached to the viewfinder.
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Title and role of each part Description for each part of the lens For more detailed information, refer to the CD-ROM User manual ( ). Lens contacts Lens mount connecting point Zoom ring Lens hood mount Lens hood mount Lens AF/MF switch OIS switch Focus ring
Title and role of each part Description for each part of the lens For more detailed information, refer to the CD-ROM User manual ( ). Lens contacts Lens mount connecting point Zoom ring Lens hood mount Lens hood mount Lens AF/MF switch OIS switch Focus ring
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... remove the lens mount cover and body cap prior to malfunction. • When mounting the lens, please do not touch the inner part of the camera with the point (red) of lens mount, join the lens by using other company's lens. • The body cap protects the product from scratches or... the lens, turn the lens counter clockwise while holding down the lens dismount button. Dust or foreign particles inside the body or lens of the camera can affect image quality or cause the camera to ensure the stable operation of the lens. • SAMSUNG is desirable to malfunction.
... remove the lens mount cover and body cap prior to malfunction. • When mounting the lens, please do not touch the inner part of the camera with the point (red) of lens mount, join the lens by using other company's lens. • The body cap protects the product from scratches or... the lens, turn the lens counter clockwise while holding down the lens dismount button. Dust or foreign particles inside the body or lens of the camera can affect image quality or cause the camera to ensure the stable operation of the lens. • SAMSUNG is desirable to malfunction.
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Preparations before shooting Connecting the strap Connecting the strap to the camera body so you can carry the camera easily. 19
Preparations before shooting Connecting the strap Connecting the strap to the camera body so you can carry the camera easily. 19
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Turning on the power and initialization When turning the power on the camera for the first time, the camera may ask you selected. 2 Date & Time Date 2010 1 1 Time Zone Time 00 : 00 Language English .&/6 Exit 0, Change 3 Press [S/T] to select Date, and then press [ ]. 4 Press [S/T/W/X] ...
Turning on the power and initialization When turning the power on the camera for the first time, the camera may ask you selected. 2 Date & Time Date 2010 1 1 Time Zone Time 00 : 00 Language English .&/6 Exit 0, Change 3 Press [S/T] to select Date, and then press [ ]. 4 Press [S/T/W/X] ...
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... 1 2 + 3 AEL AFL 0001 " A Information display 15 F3.5 - + 321 0 1 23 0001 Shooting mode Movie shooting mode Focus checking Flash Shutter speed Aperture value Adjusted value of camera shake Time, date and year info Focus indicator Spot metering area AF zone Histogram Grid display The display shows the icons for when the OIS...
... 1 2 + 3 AEL AFL 0001 " A Information display 15 F3.5 - + 321 0 1 23 0001 Shooting mode Movie shooting mode Focus checking Flash Shutter speed Aperture value Adjusted value of camera shake Time, date and year info Focus indicator Spot metering area AF zone Histogram Grid display The display shows the icons for when the OIS...
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..., this allows you set. Using the dial in the S mode 1 Set the Mode dial to S. 2 Adjust the shutter speed by turning the dial. • The camera sets aperture value automatically according to a desired direction. Option/menu selection method After pressing [MENU], you can select an option or menu by pressing [S/T] or...
..., this allows you set. Using the dial in the S mode 1 Set the Mode dial to S. 2 Adjust the shutter speed by turning the dial. • The camera sets aperture value automatically according to a desired direction. Option/menu selection method After pressing [MENU], you can select an option or menu by pressing [S/T] or...
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... the P mode 1 Set the Mode dial to take a photo. 25 press [Shutter] to focus. 9 Press [Shutter] to P. 2 Press the [Fn] button on the body of camera. 3 Select Flash using the [W/X] or dial. • You can easily access major functions such as Quality, Size, AF area, Flash, Color Space, Smart Range, and...
... the P mode 1 Set the Mode dial to take a photo. 25 press [Shutter] to focus. 9 Press [Shutter] to P. 2 Press the [Fn] button on the body of camera. 3 Select Flash using the [W/X] or dial. • You can easily access major functions such as Quality, Size, AF area, Flash, Color Space, Smart Range, and...
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... if the graph is inclined to the left and if the graph is leaning to your preferences. You can select the icons and options the camera displays in play, and total number of picture. The height of graph is related to the color information and the graph gets higher if a speci...
... if the graph is inclined to the left and if the graph is leaning to your preferences. You can select the icons and options the camera displays in play, and total number of picture. The height of graph is related to the color information and the graph gets higher if a speci...
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Image stabilization • To avoid the blurring effect of camera shake, set the optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function. (p.33) Half-pressing the shutter button In order to check in advance whether the focus of composition ... F3.5 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 0001 Shows the shutter speed and aperture value being set appropriately, please use the half-shutter function. Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Please make sure that your hand, hair, and strap do not interfere with the lens or flash. Focus frame • If green, take...
Image stabilization • To avoid the blurring effect of camera shake, set the optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function. (p.33) Half-pressing the shutter button In order to check in advance whether the focus of composition ... F3.5 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 0001 Shows the shutter speed and aperture value being set appropriately, please use the half-shutter function. Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Please make sure that your hand, hair, and strap do not interfere with the lens or flash. Focus frame • If green, take...
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... to use the focus lock function. Then, simply press the [Shutter] button after moving subject • When the subject is a fast moving the camera to a desired composition. Under the half-shutter state, press the [AEL] button of a strong backlight • When the subject generates strong re...• When there is a horizontally repeated line pattern(window blinds, etc.) • When the subject is not located in front of the camera to fix the exposure value and focus information at white wall behind the subject which does not have specific patterns • When there...
... to use the focus lock function. Then, simply press the [Shutter] button after moving subject • When the subject is a fast moving the camera to a desired composition. Under the half-shutter state, press the [AEL] button of a strong backlight • When the subject generates strong re...• When there is a horizontally repeated line pattern(window blinds, etc.) • When the subject is not located in front of the camera to fix the exposure value and focus information at white wall behind the subject which does not have specific patterns • When there...