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... when fired and may discolor the image sensor or cause it fires. The flash is normal and does not affect your camera's lens. Do not expose the lens to the camera.
... when fired and may discolor the image sensor or cause it fires. The flash is normal and does not affect your camera's lens. Do not expose the lens to the camera.
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for example: Select 1 → Quality (represents select 1, and then Quality). Annotation Shooting mode indications Shooting mode Smart Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Custom Lens Priority Scene Movie Wi-Fi Indication t P A S M T i s v B 6 That is based on the shooting mode. The number next to perform a step; Page number of related information The ...
for example: Select 1 → Quality (represents select 1, and then Quality). Annotation Shooting mode indications Shooting mode Smart Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Custom Lens Priority Scene Movie Wi-Fi Indication t P A S M T i s v B 6 That is based on the shooting mode. The number next to perform a step; Page number of related information The ...
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... photos 33 Recording videos 34 About the level gauge 34 In Playback mode 35 Viewing photos 35 Playing videos 35 Lenses 36 Lens layout 36 Locking or unlocking the lens 37 Lens markings 39 Accessories 40 External flash layout 40 Connecting the flash 41 GPS module layout (optional 42 Attaching the...
... photos 33 Recording videos 34 About the level gauge 34 In Playback mode 35 Viewing photos 35 Playing videos 35 Lenses 36 Lens layout 36 Locking or unlocking the lens 37 Lens markings 39 Accessories 40 External flash layout 40 Connecting the flash 41 GPS module layout (optional 42 Attaching the...
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... 46 S Shutter Priority mode 46 M Manual mode 47 Framing mode 47 Using bulb 47 T Custom mode 48 Saving custom modes 48 Selecting custom modes 49 i Lens Priority mode 50 Using the E mode 50 Using i-Function in PASM modes 51 Using Z 52 s Scene mode 53 v Movie mode 56 Available functions by shooting...
... 46 S Shutter Priority mode 46 M Manual mode 47 Framing mode 47 Using bulb 47 T Custom mode 48 Saving custom modes 48 Selecting custom modes 49 i Lens Priority mode 50 Using the E mode 50 Using i-Function in PASM modes 51 Using Z 52 s Scene mode 53 v Movie mode 56 Available functions by shooting...
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Contents Chapter 7 Appendix Error messages 154 Maintaining the camera 155 Cleaning the camera 155 Camera lens and display 155 Image sensor 155 Camera body 155 Using or storing the camera 156 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera 156 Using ...
Contents Chapter 7 Appendix Error messages 154 Maintaining the camera 155 Cleaning the camera 155 Camera lens and display 155 Image sensor 155 Camera body 155 Using or storing the camera 156 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera 156 Using ...
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... your breath to minimize body movement. Holding the camera Hold the camera with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your left hand under the lens for taking a good photo. stand up straight and remain still to shake. Concepts in Photography Shooting postures A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary...
... your breath to minimize body movement. Holding the camera Hold the camera with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your left hand under the lens for taking a good photo. stand up straight and remain still to shake. Concepts in Photography Shooting postures A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary...
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.... +1 EV -1 EV F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8 Exposure Value Steps Darker photo (aperture opened slightly) Brighter photo (aperture opened wide) 16 For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f-number of F2, the diameter of the aperture is closely related to fine-tune the amount of... light by the diameter of the lens. You can also use the exposure compensation feature to the brightness of a photo: the larger the aperture, the brighter the photo; Concepts in the ...
.... +1 EV -1 EV F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8 Exposure Value Steps Darker photo (aperture opened slightly) Brighter photo (aperture opened wide) 16 For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f-number of F2, the diameter of the aperture is closely related to fine-tune the amount of... light by the diameter of the lens. You can also use the exposure compensation feature to the brightness of a photo: the larger the aperture, the brighter the photo; Concepts in the ...
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...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. A short focal length translates into a narrow angle, which allows you to its focal point. Concepts in Photography Correlation ... is recommended for shooting sports events or portraits. 21 wide-angle lens wide angle wide shot 18 mm angle 55 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...
...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. A short focal length translates into a narrow angle, which allows you to its focal point. Concepts in Photography Correlation ... is recommended for shooting sports events or portraits. 21 wide-angle lens wide angle wide shot 18 mm angle 55 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...
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..., a photo with a small DOF, which stresses the subject and makes the rest of it blurred, can be obtained by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value. What controls out-of-focus effects? A photo with a large DOF which the background is the focused area around... elements on the focused areas, a photo can be blurred or sharpened. Depending on the photo sharply focused 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...
..., a photo with a small DOF, which stresses the subject and makes the rest of it blurred, can be obtained by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value. What controls out-of-focus effects? A photo with a large DOF which the background is the focused area around... elements on the focused areas, a photo can be blurred or sharpened. Depending on the photo sharply focused 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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... captured close to capture a photo of low DOF. Therefore, taking a photo close to the subject 23 A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a 18 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a short focal length is better to a subject can result in Photography DOF depends on the distance between the subject...
... captured close to capture a photo of low DOF. Therefore, taking a photo close to the subject 23 A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a 18 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a short focal length is better to a subject can result in Photography DOF depends on the distance between the subject...
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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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... • A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 46) 11 Speaker • S: Shutter Priority mode (p. 46) 12 Lens release button 2 • M: Manual mode (p. 47) • T: Custom mode (p. 48) • i: Lens Priority Mode (p. 50) 13 Lens mount 14 Depth preview button (p. 129) • s: Scene mode (p. 53) • v: Movie mode ...(p. 56) • B: Wi-Fi (p. 103) 15 Lens mount index 16 AF-assist light/Timer lamp 3 Microphone 17 ...
... • A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 46) 11 Speaker • S: Shutter Priority mode (p. 46) 12 Lens release button 2 • M: Manual mode (p. 47) • T: Custom mode (p. 48) • i: Lens Priority Mode (p. 50) 13 Lens mount 14 Depth preview button (p. 129) • s: Scene mode (p. 53) • v: Movie mode ...(p. 56) • B: Wi-Fi (p. 103) 15 Lens mount index 16 AF-assist light/Timer lamp 3 Microphone 17 ...
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Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your NX series camera. My Camera Lenses You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your needs and preferences. Lens layout SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens (example) 8 1 2 3 4 5 No. Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring (p. 72) 4 Lens hood mount index 5 Lens 6 i-Function button (p. 51) 7 AF/MF switch (p. 67) 8 Lens contacts When not using the lens, attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect the lens from dust and scratches. 67 36
Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your NX series camera. My Camera Lenses You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your needs and preferences. Lens layout SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens (example) 8 1 2 3 4 5 No. Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring (p. 72) 4 Lens hood mount index 5 Lens 6 i-Function button (p. 51) 7 AF/MF switch (p. 67) 8 Lens contacts When not using the lens, attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect the lens from dust and scratches. 67 36
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My Camera > Lenses SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens (example) 7 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom lock switch 3 Lens 4 Focus ring (p. 72) 5 i-Function button (p. 51) 6 Zoom ring 7 Lens contacts 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. 37
My Camera > Lenses SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens (example) 7 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom lock switch 3 Lens 4 Focus ring (p. 72) 5 i-Function button (p. 51) 6 Zoom ring 7 Lens contacts 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. 37
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No. My Camera > Lenses To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise until you hear SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens (example) the click. 1 5 2 3 4 You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked. Description 1 i-Function button (p. 51) 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring (p. 72) 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts 38
No. My Camera > Lenses To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise until you hear SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens (example) the click. 1 5 2 3 4 You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked. Description 1 i-Function button (p. 51) 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring (p. 72) 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts 38
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SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example) 1 2 345 No. ED 3 ED stands for Extra-low Dispersion. This figure is expressed in narrower angles of the lens to its focal point (in millimeters). When you attach a filter to maximum focal length of view. For example, 1:3.5-6.3... is magnified. Focal length The distance from 3.5 to the same convergence point). Description Aperture value 1 A range of the lens and the filter are the same. 39 Lenses with this feature can detect camera shake and effectively cancel out the movement inside the...
SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example) 1 2 345 No. ED 3 ED stands for Extra-low Dispersion. This figure is expressed in narrower angles of the lens to its focal point (in millimeters). When you attach a filter to maximum focal length of view. For example, 1:3.5-6.3... is magnified. Focal length The distance from 3.5 to the same convergence point). Description Aperture value 1 A range of the lens and the filter are the same. 39 Lenses with this feature can detect camera shake and effectively cancel out the movement inside the...
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... automatic settings. Icon Description t Smart Auto mode (p. 44) P Program mode (p. 45) A Aperture Priority mode (p. 46) S Shutter Priority mode (p. 46) M Manual mode (p. 47) T Custom mode (p. 48) i Lens Priority Mode (p. 50) s Scene mode (p. 53) v Movie mode (p. 56) B Wi-Fi (p. 103) The camera may detect different scenes, even the same subjects, depending on external...
... automatic settings. Icon Description t Smart Auto mode (p. 44) P Program mode (p. 45) A Aperture Priority mode (p. 46) S Shutter Priority mode (p. 46) M Manual mode (p. 47) T Custom mode (p. 48) i Lens Priority Mode (p. 50) s Scene mode (p. 53) v Movie mode (p. 56) B Wi-Fi (p. 103) The camera may detect different scenes, even the same subjects, depending on external...
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.... • You can select an appropriate scene (i-Scene) or a filter effect to the lens you attached. Available scene modes and filter effects (for SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens): Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach & Snow, Night, Vignetting,... Miniature, Fish Eye, Sketch, Defog, Halftone Dots 50 My Camera > Shooting modes i Lens Priority mode Using the E mode ...
.... • You can select an appropriate scene (i-Scene) or a filter effect to the lens you attached. Available scene modes and filter effects (for SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens): Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach & Snow, Night, Vignetting,... Miniature, Fish Eye, Sketch, Defog, Halftone Dots 50 My Camera > Shooting modes i Lens Priority mode Using the E mode ...
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... 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 select...
... 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 select...
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O - - Using Z The Z allows you to zoom in on the lens in Shooting mode, press [m] → 5 → iFn Customizing → an option → [m]. O O O O O - O O O O O O O O O O O O To select items to capture the photo. • Z is not available when .... • Z is not available when you capture photos 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. • You...
O - - Using Z The Z allows you to zoom in on the lens in Shooting mode, press [m] → 5 → iFn Customizing → an option → [m]. O O O O O - O O O O O O O O O O O O To select items to capture the photo. • Z is not available when .... • Z is not available when you capture photos 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. • You...