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... end of the camera may result from camera malfunction or improper use. Do not expose the lens to cool down . • High internal temperatures may damage your files. This is operating properly before use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories. Health and safety information Check that the camera is normal and does...
... end of the camera may result from camera malfunction or improper use. Do not expose the lens to cool down . • High internal temperatures may damage your files. This is operating properly before use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories. Health and safety information Check that the camera is normal and does...
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Contents In Playback mode...43 Viewing photos...43 Playing videos...43 Changing the information displayed 44 Lenses...45 Lens layout...45 Locking or unlocking the lens 46 Lens markings...48 Accessories...49 External flash layout 49 Connecting the external flash 50 Shooting modes 51 t Smart Auto mode 52 P Program mode...54 Program Shift......
Contents In Playback mode...43 Viewing photos...43 Playing videos...43 Changing the information displayed 44 Lenses...45 Lens layout...45 Locking or unlocking the lens 46 Lens markings...48 Accessories...49 External flash layout 49 Connecting the external flash 50 Shooting modes 51 t Smart Auto mode 52 P Program mode...54 Program Shift......
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... Display...137 Key Mapping...138 Live view NFC...138 MobileLink/NFC Image Size 138 Grid Line...139 AF Lamp...139 Auto Self-Shot...139 Lens Button Speed Settings 139 Setting...140 Chapter 6 Connecting to external devices Viewing files on an HDTV 145 Transferring files to your computer 146 ...disk 146 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7 147 Transferring files to your Mac OS 147 Using programs on a PC 149 Installing i-Launcher 149 Using Samsung i-Launcher 150 Using Samsung RAW Converter 150 Using i-Launcher...150 Requirements for Windows OS 150 Requirements for Mac OS 151 Opening...
... Display...137 Key Mapping...138 Live view NFC...138 MobileLink/NFC Image Size 138 Grid Line...139 AF Lamp...139 Auto Self-Shot...139 Lens Button Speed Settings 139 Setting...140 Chapter 6 Connecting to external devices Viewing files on an HDTV 145 Transferring files to your computer 146 ...disk 146 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7 147 Transferring files to your Mac OS 147 Using programs on a PC 149 Installing i-Launcher 149 Using Samsung i-Launcher 150 Using Samsung RAW Converter 150 Using i-Launcher...150 Requirements for Windows OS 150 Requirements for Mac OS 151 Opening...
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Contents Chapter 7 Appendix Error messages 153 Maintaining the camera 154 Cleaning the camera 154 Camera lens and display 154 Image sensor...154 Camera body...154 Using or storing the camera 155 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera 155 Using ...
Contents Chapter 7 Appendix Error messages 153 Maintaining the camera 154 Cleaning the camera 154 Camera lens and display 154 Image sensor...154 Camera body...154 Using or storing the camera 155 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera 155 Using ...
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Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for your right index finger on the shutter button. Holding the camera Hold the camera with a slow shutter speed, hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture can cause the camera to minimize body movement. Place your breath to shake. When shooting with your right hand and place your camera. Concepts in Photography Shooting postures A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for support. 13 Even if you hold your left hand under the lens for taking a good photo.
Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for your right index finger on the shutter button. Holding the camera Hold the camera with a slow shutter speed, hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture can cause the camera to minimize body movement. Place your breath to shake. When shooting with your right hand and place your camera. Concepts in Photography Shooting postures A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for support. 13 Even if you hold your left hand under the lens for taking a good photo.
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The f-number represents the focal length divided by the diameter of light doubles. Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of the lens. You can also use the exposure compensation feature to fine-tune the amount of light by a value known as the Exposure Value (EV). The size... Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8 Exposure Value Steps Aperture opened slightly Aperture opened wide 15 For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f-number of F2, the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm. (50 mm/25 mm = F2) The ...
The f-number represents the focal length divided by the diameter of light doubles. Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of the lens. You can also use the exposure compensation feature to fine-tune the amount of light by a value known as the Exposure Value (EV). The size... Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8 Exposure Value Steps Aperture opened slightly Aperture opened wide 15 For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f-number of F2, the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm. (50 mm/25 mm = F2) The ...
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... focal length Long focal length telephoto lens narrow angle telephoto shot wide-angle lens Look at these photos below and compare the changes. Concepts in Photography Correlation between the middle of captured images. It affects the angle and perspective of the lens to capture a wide shot. wide... angle wide shot 16 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, and perspective Focal length, which is measured in ...
... focal length Long focal length telephoto lens narrow angle telephoto shot wide-angle lens Look at these photos below and compare the changes. Concepts in Photography Correlation between the middle of captured images. It affects the angle and perspective of the lens to capture a wide shot. wide... angle wide shot 16 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, and perspective Focal length, which is measured in ...
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Depending on the focused areas, a photo can be obtained by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value. Therefore, a small DOF signifies that the focused area is narrow and a large DOF means the focused area is called 'a low ... depth of -focus effects? A photo with a small DOF, which stresses the subject and makes the rest of it blurred, can be achieved by using a telescope lens or selecting a low aperture value. This is wide. What controls out-of field is the focused area around the subject. Under the condition where the...
Depending on the focused areas, a photo can be obtained by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value. Therefore, a small DOF signifies that the focused area is narrow and a large DOF means the focused area is called 'a low ... depth of -focus effects? A photo with a small DOF, which stresses the subject and makes the rest of it blurred, can be achieved by using a telescope lens or selecting a low aperture value. This is wide. What controls out-of field is the focused area around the subject. Under the condition where the...
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... captured with a short focal length is better to capture a photo of low DOF. A telescope lens with a longer focal length than a wide-angle lens with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo captured close to the subject 22 Therefore, taking a photo close to a subject can result in Photography DOF depends on the distance between the subject...
... captured with a short focal length is better to capture a photo of low DOF. A telescope lens with a longer focal length than a wide-angle lens with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo captured close to the subject 22 Therefore, taking a photo close 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, lens, optional accessories, and basic functions.
Chapter 1 My Camera Learn about your camera's layout, display icons, lens, optional accessories, and basic functions.
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Name 7 Speaker 8 NFC tag 9 Lens release button 10 Image sensor* 11 Lens mount 12 Lens mount index 13 AF-assist light/Timer lamp * Be careful not to connect with your mobile device. (p. 31) 5 Microphone 6 Hot-shoe Attach the external flash. (p. ...
Name 7 Speaker 8 NFC tag 9 Lens release button 10 Image sensor* 11 Lens mount 12 Lens mount index 13 AF-assist light/Timer lamp * Be careful not to connect with your mobile device. (p. 31) 5 Microphone 6 Hot-shoe Attach the external flash. (p. ...
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... [i-Function], and then press [D/I] to capture the photo. 39 My Camera > Selecting functions (options) Using iFn Press [i-Function] on an i-Function lens to 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. • To select items to appear, select [m] → d → iFn Customizing → an item. • ...
... [i-Function], and then press [D/I] to capture the photo. 39 My Camera > Selecting functions (options) Using iFn Press [i-Function] on an i-Function lens to 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. • To select items to appear, select [m] → d → iFn Customizing → an item. • ...
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... face RAW file Dynamic Range (p. 94) The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you attach the Power Zoom lens. ** Photos that were captured without inserting a memory card cannot be transferred to a memory card or a computer. 2. My Camera Display icons In Shooting mode Capturing photos...
... face RAW file Dynamic Range (p. 94) The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you attach the Power Zoom lens. ** Photos that were captured without inserting a memory card cannot be transferred to a memory card or a computer. 2. My Camera Display icons In Shooting mode Capturing photos...
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... not using the lens, attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to directly touch or damage. Description 1 i-Function button (p. 39) 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 Zoom button • Press the zoom button to adjust the zoom ratio. 6 Lens contacts* * Be careful not to protect the lens from dust and scratches. 4 5 45 Lens layout SAMSUNG 16-50 mm...
... not using the lens, attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to directly touch or damage. Description 1 i-Function button (p. 39) 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 Zoom button • Press the zoom button to adjust the zoom ratio. 6 Lens contacts* * Be careful not to protect the lens from dust and scratches. 4 5 45 Lens layout SAMSUNG 16-50 mm...
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...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. 82) 5 i-Function button (p. 39) 6 Zoom ring 7 Lens contacts* * Be careful not to directly touch or damage. You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked. 46 To unlock the lens,... rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration until you hear the click. Locking or unlocking the lens To lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away...
...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. 82) 5 i-Function button (p. 39) 6 Zoom ring 7 Lens contacts* * Be careful not to directly touch or damage. You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked. 46 To unlock the lens,... rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration until you hear the click. Locking or unlocking the lens To lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away...
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My Camera > Lenses SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens (example) 1 5 2 3 4 No. Description 1 i-Function button (p. 39) 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring (p. 82) 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts* * Be careful not to directly touch or damage. 47
My Camera > Lenses SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens (example) 1 5 2 3 4 No. Description 1 i-Function button (p. 39) 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring (p. 82) 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts* * Be careful not to directly touch or damage. 47
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...OIS (p. 83) 4 Optical Image Stabilization. When you attach a filter to the lens, make sure that occurs when a lens fails to focus all colors to maximum focal length of view. SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example) 1 2 345 No. Focal length The distance from 3.5 to its ...focal point (in minimizing chromatic aberration (a distortion that the diameters of the lens to 6.3. My Camera > Lenses Lens markings Find out what the...
...OIS (p. 83) 4 Optical Image Stabilization. When you attach a filter to the lens, make sure that occurs when a lens fails to focus all colors to maximum focal length of view. SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example) 1 2 345 No. Focal length The distance from 3.5 to its ...focal point (in minimizing chromatic aberration (a distortion that the diameters of the lens to 6.3. My Camera > Lenses Lens markings Find out what the...
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... or activate the AF function. Select Fader to fade in MP4 (H.264) format. The sound is recorded via the camera's microphone. When you use the lens that has an AF/MF switch, the AF function works according to the switch's setting. You can also select Voice or other options to set... not have set before starting shooting. 4 Press (Video recording) again to stop recording. 64 My Camera > Shooting modes Recording a video In Shooting mode, you use a lens that you record a video up to 20 minutes in length at 30 fps, and saves the files in or out a scene. When you can also...
... or activate the AF function. Select Fader to fade in MP4 (H.264) format. The sound is recorded via the camera's microphone. When you use the lens that has an AF/MF switch, the AF function works according to the switch's setting. You can also select Voice or other options to set... not have set before starting shooting. 4 Press (Video recording) again to stop recording. 64 My Camera > Shooting modes Recording a video In Shooting mode, you use a lens that you record a video up to 20 minutes in length at 30 fps, and saves the files in or out a scene. When you can also...
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... modes • H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is the latest video coding format established in less memory space. • If you adjust the lens while recording a video. • When using the camera. If this format uses a high compression rate, more data can lose files on when shooting...640X480). • When formatting a memory card, always format using an optional video lens, the autofocus noise is not recorded. • If you change the lens while recording. • If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie, the recording will be saved in 2003 collaboratively by ISO-...
... modes • H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is the latest video coding format established in less memory space. • If you adjust the lens while recording a video. • When using the camera. If this format uses a high compression rate, more data can lose files on when shooting...640X480). • When formatting a memory card, always format using an optional video lens, the autofocus noise is not recorded. • If you change the lens while recording. • If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie, the recording will be saved in 2003 collaboratively by ISO-...
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... the switch according to focus manually. Fast moving subjects or subjects with small shading differences to the background are difficult to the subjects. When your lens has an AF/MF switch, you have a focus by pressing [m] → b → AF Mode → an option in Shooting mode. •...; The available options may differ depending on the lens to the selected mode. Set the switch to the subject among Single Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, and Manual Focus. The AF function is activated...
... the switch according to focus manually. Fast moving subjects or subjects with small shading differences to the background are difficult to the subjects. When your lens has an AF/MF switch, you have a focus by pressing [m] → b → AF Mode → an option in Shooting mode. •...; The available options may differ depending on the lens to the selected mode. Set the switch to the subject among Single Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, and Manual Focus. The AF function is activated...