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... not force the camera's parts or apply pressure to malfunction. Never use . You must plug the small end of the camera. Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor the image sensor or cause it to cool down . • Prolonged usage of data. Information stored on the... the camera is very hot when fired and may overheat the battery and raise the internal temperature of the USB cable into your camera's lens. If the cable is normal and does not affect your photos. This may result in noise in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fi...
... not force the camera's parts or apply pressure to malfunction. Never use . You must plug the small end of the camera. Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor the image sensor or cause it to cool down . • Prolonged usage of data. Information stored on the... the camera is very hot when fired and may overheat the battery and raise the internal temperature of the USB cable into your camera's lens. If the cable is normal and does not affect your photos. This may result in noise in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fi...
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... Icon [ ] ( ) → * Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions Camera buttons. Annotation Shooting mode indications Shooting mode Smart Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Lens Priority Magic Scene Movie Wi-Fi Indication t P A S M i g s v B 6 for example: Select J → Quality (represents select J, and then Quality). That is based on the shooting mode...
... Icon [ ] ( ) → * Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions Camera buttons. Annotation Shooting mode indications Shooting mode Smart Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Lens Priority Magic Scene Movie Wi-Fi Indication t P A S M i g s v B 6 for example: Select J → Quality (represents select J, and then Quality). That is based on the shooting mode...
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... photos 31 Recording videos 32 About the level gauge 32 In Playback mode 33 Viewing photos 33 Playing videos 33 Lenses 34 Lens layout 34 Locking or unlocking the lens 35 Lens markings 37 Accessories 38 External flash layout 38 Connecting the flash 39 GPS module layout (optional 41 Attaching the...
... photos 31 Recording videos 32 About the level gauge 32 In Playback mode 33 Viewing photos 33 Playing videos 33 Lenses 34 Lens layout 34 Locking or unlocking the lens 35 Lens markings 37 Accessories 38 External flash layout 38 Connecting the flash 39 GPS module layout (optional 41 Attaching the...
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... mode 43 P Program mode 44 Program Shift 44 A Aperture Priority mode 45 S Shutter Priority mode 45 M Manual mode 46 Framing mode 46 Using bulb 46 i Lens Priority mode 47 Using the E mode 47 Using i-Function in PASM modes 48 Using Z 49 g Magic mode 50 s Scene mode 51 v Movie mode 54 Available...
... mode 43 P Program mode 44 Program Shift 44 A Aperture Priority mode 45 S Shutter Priority mode 45 M Manual mode 46 Framing mode 46 Using bulb 46 i Lens Priority mode 47 Using the E mode 47 Using i-Function in PASM modes 48 Using Z 49 g Magic mode 50 s Scene mode 51 v Movie mode 54 Available...
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Contents Chapter 7 Appendix Error messages 149 Maintaining the camera 150 Cleaning the camera 150 Camera lens and display 150 Image sensor 150 Camera body 150 Using or storing the camera 151 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera 151 Using ...
Contents Chapter 7 Appendix Error messages 149 Maintaining the camera 150 Cleaning the camera 150 Camera lens and display 150 Image sensor 150 Camera body 150 Using or storing the camera 151 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera 151 Using ...
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... breath to shake. Holding the camera Hold the camera with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your camera. Place your left hand under the lens for your elbows pointed down. 13 stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for support. Concepts in Photography Shooting postures A correct posture...
... breath to shake. Holding the camera Hold the camera with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your camera. Place your left hand under the lens for your elbows pointed down. 13 stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for support. Concepts in Photography Shooting postures A correct posture...
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The opening in Photography The size of the aperture is represented by the diameter of the lens. If the number of blades is odd, the number of sections is double the number of light when shooting night scenes. It is closely related ... also use the exposure compensation feature to the depth of field (DOF), which can be expressed as the Exposure Value (EV). For example, if a lens with a small DOF The aperture housing contains several blades. Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of the aperture. A photo with a large DOF A photo...
The opening in Photography The size of the aperture is represented by the diameter of the lens. If the number of blades is odd, the number of sections is double the number of light when shooting night scenes. It is closely related ... also use the exposure compensation feature to the depth of field (DOF), which can be expressed as the Exposure Value (EV). For example, if a lens with a small DOF The aperture housing contains several blades. Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of the aperture. A photo with a large DOF A photo...
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...angle, which is measured in millimeters, is recommended for shooting sports events or portraits. 19 Short focal length Long focal length telephoto lens narrow angle telephoto shot Look at these photos below and compare the changes. A long focal length translates into a wide angle, which...in Photography Correlation between the middle of captured images. wide-angle lens 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 focal length, angle...
...angle, which is measured in millimeters, is recommended for shooting sports events or portraits. 19 Short focal length Long focal length telephoto lens narrow angle telephoto shot Look at these photos below and compare the changes. A long focal length translates into a wide angle, which...in Photography Correlation between the middle of captured images. wide-angle lens 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 focal length, angle...
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...where the other values including shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are the ones on the photo sharply focused can be obtained by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value. Conversely, a photo with a small DOF, which shows all the elements on which the background is out ... the lower the aperture value), the lower the DOF becomes. DOF depends on the focused areas, a photo can be achieved by using a telescope lens or selecting a low aperture value. Concepts in Photography Depth of field Portraits or still-life photos mostly acclaimed by people are equal, a ...
...where the other values including shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are the ones on the photo sharply focused can be obtained by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value. Conversely, a photo with a small DOF, which shows all the elements on which the background is out ... the lower the aperture value), the lower the DOF becomes. DOF depends on the focused areas, a photo can be achieved by using a telescope lens or selecting a low aperture value. Concepts in Photography Depth of field Portraits or still-life photos mostly acclaimed by people are equal, a ...
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DOF depends on focal length The longer the focal length is, the lower the DOF gets. A telescope lens with a longer focal length than a telescope lens with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo captured close to a subject can result in Photography DOF depends on the distance between the subject and...the distance between the subject and the camera is, the lower the DOF gets. A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a 20 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a short focal length is better to the subject 21 Therefore, taking a photo close to capture a ...
DOF depends on focal length The longer the focal length is, the lower the DOF gets. A telescope lens with a longer focal length than a telescope lens with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo captured close to a subject can result in Photography DOF depends on the distance between the subject and...the distance between the subject and the camera is, the lower the DOF gets. A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a 20 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a short focal length is better to the subject 21 Therefore, taking a photo close to capture a ...
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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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...(p. 43) • P: Program mode (p. 44) • A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 45) 4 • S: Shutter Priority mode (p. 45) 1 • M: Manual mode (p. 46) 5 • i: Lens Priority Mode (p. 47) 6 • g: Magic Mode (p. 50) 7 8 • s: Scene mode (p. 51) • v: Movie mode (p. 54) • B: Wi-Fi (p. 100) 2 SMART LINK... button Start a desired Wi-Fi function. (p. 30) 3 Microphone 4 Eyelet for camera strap 5 Speaker 6 Image sensor No. Name 7 Lens release button 8 Lens mount 9 Lens mount index 10 AF-assist light/Timer lamp 11 Power switch 12 Shutter button 28
...(p. 43) • P: Program mode (p. 44) • A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 45) 4 • S: Shutter Priority mode (p. 45) 1 • M: Manual mode (p. 46) 5 • i: Lens Priority Mode (p. 47) 6 • g: Magic Mode (p. 50) 7 8 • s: Scene mode (p. 51) • v: Movie mode (p. 54) • B: Wi-Fi (p. 100) 2 SMART LINK... button Start a desired Wi-Fi function. (p. 30) 3 Microphone 4 Eyelet for camera strap 5 Speaker 6 Image sensor No. Name 7 Lens release button 8 Lens mount 9 Lens mount index 10 AF-assist light/Timer lamp 11 Power switch 12 Shutter button 28
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Lens layout SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens (example) 7 1 2 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 Lens 4 Focus ring (p. 66) 5 i-Function button (p. 48) 6 Zoom ring 7 Lens contacts When not using the lens, attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect the lens from dust and scratches. 6 3 5 4 34 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 II lens (example) 7 1 2 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 Lens 4 Focus ring (p. 66) 5 i-Function button (p. 48) 6 Zoom ring 7 Lens contacts When not using the lens, attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect the lens from dust and scratches. 6 3 5 4 34 My Camera Lenses You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your needs and preferences.
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My Camera > Lenses Locking or unlocking the lens To lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away from the camera body and rotate the zoom ring clockwise. You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked. 35 To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise until you hear the click.
My Camera > Lenses Locking or unlocking the lens To lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away from the camera body and rotate the zoom ring clockwise. You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked. 35 To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise until you hear the click.
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Description 1 i-Function button (p. 48) 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring (p. 66) 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts 36 Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring (p. 66) 4 Lens hood mount index 5 Lens 6 i-Function button (p. 48) 7 AF/MF switch (p. 65) 8 Lens contacts SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens (example) 1 5 2 3 4 No. My Camera > Lenses SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens (example) 8 1 2 3 4 5 67 No.
Description 1 i-Function button (p. 48) 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring (p. 66) 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts 36 Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring (p. 66) 4 Lens hood mount index 5 Lens 6 i-Function button (p. 48) 7 AF/MF switch (p. 65) 8 Lens contacts SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens (example) 1 5 2 3 4 No. My Camera > Lenses SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens (example) 8 1 2 3 4 5 67 No.
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...dispersion glass is magnified. OIS (p. 71) 4 Optical Image Stabilization. SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example) 1 2 345 No. My Camera > Lenses Lens markings Find out what the numbers on the lens signify. For example, 1:3.5-6.3 means the maximum aperture value range from the middle... inside the camera. Ø 5 The lens diameter. Focal length The distance from 3.5 to the lens, make sure that occurs when a lens fails to focus all colors to maximum focal length of the lens. Description Aperture value 1 A range of the lens and the filter are the same....
...dispersion glass is magnified. OIS (p. 71) 4 Optical Image Stabilization. SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example) 1 2 345 No. My Camera > Lenses Lens markings Find out what the numbers on the lens signify. For example, 1:3.5-6.3 means the maximum aperture value range from the middle... inside the camera. Ø 5 The lens diameter. Focal length The distance from 3.5 to the lens, make sure that occurs when a lens fails to focus all colors to maximum focal length of the lens. Description Aperture value 1 A range of the lens and the filter are the same....
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... camera controls most of settings. Icon Description t Smart Auto mode (p. 43) P Program mode (p. 44) A Aperture Priority mode (p. 45) S Shutter Priority mode (p. 45) M Manual mode (p. 46) i Lens Priority Mode (p. 47) g Magic Mode (p. 50) s Scene mode (p. 51) v Movie mode (p. 54) B Wi-Fi (p. 100) The camera may detect different scenes, even the same subjects...
... camera controls most of settings. Icon Description t Smart Auto mode (p. 43) P Program mode (p. 44) A Aperture Priority mode (p. 45) S Shutter Priority mode (p. 45) M Manual mode (p. 46) i Lens Priority Mode (p. 47) g Magic Mode (p. 50) s Scene mode (p. 51) v Movie mode (p. 54) B Wi-Fi (p. 100) The camera may detect different scenes, even the same subjects...
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... [f] to select E, press [o], and then rotate the navigation button or press [C/F] to select an option. My Camera > Shooting modes i Lens Priority mode Using the E mode You can also use this function by pressing [f]. 3 Adjust the focus ring to select a scene or ...effect. • If you attached. Backlight E 4 Fully press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Available scene modes and filter effects (for SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens): Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach & Snow, Night, Vignetting, Miniature, Fish Eye, Sketch, Defog, Halftone ...
... [f] to select E, press [o], and then rotate the navigation button or press [C/F] to select an option. My Camera > Shooting modes i Lens Priority mode Using the E mode You can also use this function by pressing [f]. 3 Adjust the focus ring to select a scene or ...effect. • If you attached. Backlight E 4 Fully press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Available scene modes and filter effects (for SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens): Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach & Snow, Night, Vignetting, Miniature, Fish Eye, Sketch, Defog, Halftone ...
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My Camera > Shooting modes Using i-Function in PASM modes When you use the i-Function button on an i-Function lens, you can manually select and adjust shutter speed, aperture value, exposure value, ISO sensitivity, and White Balance on the lens. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select a setting. • You can also rotate the navigation button or press [C/F] to select a setting. 3 Adjust the focus ring to capture the photo. AUTO 48 AUTO 4 Fully press [Shutter] to select an option.
My Camera > Shooting modes Using i-Function in PASM modes When you use the i-Function button on an i-Function lens, you can manually select and adjust shutter speed, aperture value, exposure value, ISO sensitivity, and White Balance on the lens. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select a setting. • You can also rotate the navigation button or press [C/F] to select a setting. 3 Adjust the focus ring to capture the photo. AUTO 48 AUTO 4 Fully press [Shutter] to select an option.
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...may change compared to when you zoom in by rotating the zoom ring. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or i. 2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select Z. • You can also rotate the navigation button or press [C/F] to select a setting. 3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option. • ... zoom. Using Z The Z allows you record videos by pressing the video recording button. 49 O O O O O O O O O O O O To select items to zoom in on the lens in Shooting mode, press [m] → X → iFn Customizing → an option → [m]. O - O O O O O - O - -
...may change compared to when you zoom in by rotating the zoom ring. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or i. 2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select Z. • You can also rotate the navigation button or press [C/F] to select a setting. 3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option. • ... zoom. Using Z The Z allows you record videos by pressing the video recording button. 49 O O O O O O O O O O O O To select items to zoom in on the lens in Shooting mode, press [m] → X → iFn Customizing → an option → [m]. O - O O O O O - O - -