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Health and safety information
Indications used in this manual
Icons used in this manual
Mode indications
Contents
Tips
Concepts in Photography
Shooting postures
Holding the camera
Standing photography
Crouching photography
Using the display
Low-angle shot
High-angle shot
Aperture
Aperture value and the depth of field
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposure
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
Depth of field
What controls out-of-focus effects?
DOF preview
Composition
Rule of Thirds
Photos with two subjects
Flash
Flash guide number
Bounce Photography
Chapter 1
My Camera
Getting started
Unpacking
Camera layout
Using the display
Using the Self Shot mode
Inserting the battery and memory card
Removing the battery and memory card
Using the memory card adapter
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
Selecting functions (options)
Using buttons and dials
Using custom buttons and dials
Selecting by touch
Using MENU
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode
Using the smart panel
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode
Using iFn
Using the iFn standard function
Using the iFn plus function
Display icons
In Shooting mode
Capturing photos
Recording videos
About the level gauge
In Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playing videos
Changing the information displayed
Viewing the notification panel
Lenses
Lens layout
Locking or unlocking the lens
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function
Lens markings
Accessories
External flash layout
Connecting the external flash
Shooting modes
Auto mode
Program mode
Program Shift
Minimum shutter speed
Aperture Priority mode
Shutter Priority mode
Manual mode
Using the Bulb function
Custom mode
Saving custom modes
Downloading custom modes
Selecting custom modes
Deleting custom modes
Samsung Auto Shot mode
Smart mode
Capturing panoramic photos
Recording a video
3 D mode
Available functions by shooting mode
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution
Photo size
Quality
ISO sensitivity
Customizing ISO settings
OLED Color
White Balance
Customizing preset White Balance options
Picture Wizard (photo styles)
Smart Filter
AF mode
Single AF
Continuous AF
Active AF
Manual focus
AF area
Selection AF
Saving Selection AF position
Zone AF
Multi AF
Face Detection
Normal
Smile Shot
Wink Shot
Touch AF
Touch AF
AF Point
Tracking AF
One Touch Shot
Focus assist
MF Assist
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)
Setting MF & DMF responsiveness
AF Release Priority
Focus Peaking
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Drive (shooting method)
Single
Continuous
Burst
Timer
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)
Depth Bracketing
Bracketing settings
Interval Capture
Flash
Reducing the red-eye effect
Adjusting the flash intensity
Flash settings
Setting external flash
Setting wireless sync for external flash
Locking the flash intensity
Metering
Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Measuring the exposure value of the focus areaâ
Dynamic Range
Exposure compensation
Using Framing Mode
Using the brightness adjustment guide
Viewing the overexposure guide
Exposure/Focus lock
Exposure/Focus separation
Video functions
Movie size
When Video Out is set to NTSC
When Video Out is set to PAL
Movie quality
Bit rates for movie sizes
Fast/Slow Movie
AF Responsiveness
AF Shift Speed
Fader
Voice
Wind Cut
Mic Level
Smart Range+
Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Searching and managing files
Viewing photos
Viewing image thumbnails
Viewing files by category
Viewing continuous and burst shots
Protecting files
Lock/Unlock all files
Deleting files
Deleting a single file
Deleting multiple files
Deleting all files
Viewing photos
Enlarging a photo
Viewing a slide show
Viewing the overexposure guide
Viewing interval shots
Sorting files
Auto rotating
Converting to JPEG
Playing videos
Scanning backward or forward
Adjusting the brightness of a video
Adjusting the volume of a video
Trimming a video during playback
Capturing an image during playback
Editing photos
Cropping a photo
Rotating a photo
Resizing photos
Adjusting your photos
Retouching faces
Applying Smart Filter effects
Chapter 4
Connecting & Transferring
Connecting to a smart phone
Using the NFC Feature
Using NFC features in Shooting mode
Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam)
Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature
Sending files to a smart phone
Controlling the camera remotely with a smart phone
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
Saving files to a smart phone automatically
Downloading custom modes via a smart phone
Sending photos via email
Connecting to a WLAN
Setting network options
Manually setting the IP address
Network connection tips
Entering text
Sending photos via email
Storing a senderâs information
Setting an email password
Changing the email password
Viewing photos or videos on a TV
Connecting wirelessly
Connecting via cable
Viewing files on a TV
Viewing files on a 3D TV
Connecting to a computer
Using Auto Backup for photos or videos
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC
Using the Auto Backup feature
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7)
Transferring files to your Mac OS
Chapter 5
Camera settings menu
User settings
Manage Custom Mode
RAW Compression
Noise Reduction
Color Space
Distortion Correct
User Display
Grid Line
Center Marker
Key Mapping
Custom
AEL
EV
Command Dial
iFn Setting
Lens Button Speed Settings
Touch Operation
Auto Self Shot
AF Lamp
E-Shutter
MobileLink/NFC Image Size
Setting
Chapter 6
Appendix
Error messages
Maintaining the camera
Cleaning the camera
Camera lens and display
Image sensor
Camera body
Using or storing the camera
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
Using on beaches or shores
Storing for an extended period of time
Using the camera with caution in the humid environments
Other precautions
About memory cards
Supported memory cards
Memory card capacity
Cautions when using memory cards
About the battery
Battery specifications
Battery life
Low battery message
Notes about using the battery
Battery precautions
Notes about charging the battery
Notes about charging with a computer connected
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Using programs on a PC
Installing i-Launcher
Using i-Launcher
Opening i-Launcher
Available programs
Requirements
Installing Samsung RAW Converter
Using Samsung RAW Converter
Updating the firmware
Connecting via USB cable
Connecting via Wi-Fi
Before contacting a service center
Camera specifications
Glossary
Optional accessories
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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions
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our camera. Please r
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Table of Contents
×
Copyright information
2
Health and safety information
3
Indications used in this manual
7
Icons used in this manual
7
Mode indications
7
Contents
8
Tips
14
Concepts in Photography
14
Shooting postures
14
Holding the camera
14
Standing photography
14
Crouching photography
15
Using the display
15
Low-angle shot
16
High-angle shot
16
Aperture
17
Aperture value and the depth of field
18
Shutter speed
19
ISO sensitivity
20
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposure
21
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
22
Depth of field
23
What controls out-of-focus effects?
23
DOF preview
25
Composition
25
Rule of Thirds
25
Photos with two subjects
26
Flash
27
Flash guide number
27
Bounce Photography
28
Chapter 1
29
My Camera
29
Getting started
30
Unpacking
30
Camera layout
31
Using the display
34
Using the Self Shot mode
34
Inserting the battery and memory card
35
Removing the battery and memory card
35
Using the memory card adapter
36
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
37
Charging the battery
37
Turning on your camera
37
Performing the initial setup
38
Selecting functions (options)
40
Using buttons and dials
40
Using custom buttons and dials
40
Selecting by touch
41
Using MENU
41
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode
41
Using the smart panel
43
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode
43
Using iFn
44
Using the iFn standard function
44
Using the iFn plus function
46
Display icons
47
In Shooting mode
47
Capturing photos
47
Recording videos
49
About the level gauge
50
In Playback mode
51
Viewing photos
51
Playing videos
51
Changing the information displayed
52
Viewing the notification panel
53
Lenses
54
Lens layout
54
Locking or unlocking the lens
55
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function
57
Lens markings
58
Accessories
59
External flash layout
59
Connecting the external flash
60
Shooting modes
61
Auto mode
61
Program mode
63
Program Shift
64
Minimum shutter speed
64
Aperture Priority mode
65
Shutter Priority mode
66
Manual mode
67
Using the Bulb function
67
Custom mode
68
Saving custom modes
68
Downloading custom modes
69
Selecting custom modes
69
Deleting custom modes
69
Samsung Auto Shot mode
70
Smart mode
72
Capturing panoramic photos
73
Recording a video
74
3 D mode
76
Available functions by shooting mode
77
Chapter 2
78
Shooting Functions
78
Size and Resolution
79
Photo size
79
Quality
80
ISO sensitivity
81
Customizing ISO settings
82
OLED Color
83
White Balance
84
Customizing preset White Balance options
85
Picture Wizard (photo styles)
86
Smart Filter
87
AF mode
88
Single AF
89
Continuous AF
89
Active AF
90
Manual focus
90
AF area
91
Selection AF
91
Saving Selection AF position
91
Zone AF
92
Multi AF
92
Face Detection
93
Normal
93
Smile Shot
94
Wink Shot
94
Touch AF
95
Touch AF
95
AF Point
95
Tracking AF
95
One Touch Shot
96
Focus assist
97
MF Assist
97
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)
98
Setting MF & DMF responsiveness
98
AF Release Priority
98
Focus Peaking
99
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
100
Drive (shooting method)
101
Single
101
Continuous
102
Burst
102
Timer
103
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)
103
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)
104
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)
104
Depth Bracketing
105
Bracketing settings
105
Interval Capture
106
Flash
107
Reducing the red-eye effect
108
Adjusting the flash intensity
108
Flash settings
109
Setting external flash
109
Setting wireless sync for external flash
110
Locking the flash intensity
111
Metering
112
Multi
112
Center-weighted
113
Spot
113
Measuring the exposure value of the focus areaâ
114
Dynamic Range
115
Exposure compensation
116
Using Framing Mode
116
Using the brightness adjustment guide
117
Viewing the overexposure guide
117
Exposure/Focus lock
118
Exposure/Focus separation
119
Video functions
120
Movie size
120
When Video Out is set to NTSC
120
When Video Out is set to PAL
121
Movie quality
121
Bit rates for movie sizes
122
Fast/Slow Movie
123
AF Responsiveness
123
AF Shift Speed
124
Fader
124
Voice
125
Wind Cut
125
Mic Level
125
Smart Range+
125
Chapter 3
126
Playback/Editing
126
Searching and managing files
127
Viewing photos
127
Viewing image thumbnails
127
Viewing files by category
128
Viewing continuous and burst shots
129
Protecting files
130
Lock/Unlock all files
130
Deleting files
131
Deleting a single file
131
Deleting multiple files
131
Deleting all files
131
Viewing photos
132
Enlarging a photo
132
Viewing a slide show
133
Viewing the overexposure guide
134
Viewing interval shots
134
Sorting files
134
Auto rotating
134
Converting to JPEG
134
Playing videos
135
Scanning backward or forward
135
Adjusting the brightness of a video
136
Adjusting the volume of a video
136
Trimming a video during playback
137
Capturing an image during playback
137
Editing photos
138
Cropping a photo
138
Rotating a photo
139
Resizing photos
139
Adjusting your photos
140
Retouching faces
140
Applying Smart Filter effects
141
Chapter 4
142
Connecting & Transferring
142
Connecting to a smart phone
143
Using the NFC Feature
143
Using NFC features in Shooting mode
143
Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam)
144
Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature
144
Sending files to a smart phone
145
Controlling the camera remotely with a smart phone
147
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
149
Saving files to a smart phone automatically
150
Downloading custom modes via a smart phone
152
Sending photos via email
154
Connecting to a WLAN
154
Setting network options
155
Manually setting the IP address
155
Network connection tips
156
Entering text
157
Sending photos via email
158
Storing a senderâs information
159
Setting an email password
160
Changing the email password
161
Viewing photos or videos on a TV
162
Connecting wirelessly
162
Connecting via cable
164
Viewing files on a TV
164
Viewing files on a 3D TV
165
Connecting to a computer
166
Using Auto Backup for photos or videos
166
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC
166
Using the Auto Backup feature
166
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
168
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
168
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7)
169
Transferring files to your Mac OS
169
Chapter 5
171
Camera settings menu
171
User settings
172
Manage Custom Mode
172
RAW Compression
172
Noise Reduction
172
Color Space
173
Distortion Correct
174
User Display
174
Grid Line
174
Center Marker
175
Key Mapping
175
Custom
175
AEL
176
EV
177
Command Dial
178
iFn Setting
178
Lens Button Speed Settings
179
Touch Operation
179
Auto Self Shot
179
AF Lamp
179
E-Shutter
180
MobileLink/NFC Image Size
180
Setting
181
Chapter 6
186
Appendix
186
Error messages
187
Maintaining the camera
188
Cleaning the camera
188
Camera lens and display
188
Image sensor
188
Camera body
188
Using or storing the camera
189
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
189
Using on beaches or shores
189
Storing for an extended period of time
189
Using the camera with caution in the humid environments
190
Other precautions
190
About memory cards
191
Supported memory cards
191
Memory card capacity
192
Cautions when using memory cards
194
About the battery
195
Battery specifications
195
Battery life
196
Low battery message
196
Notes about using the battery
196
Battery precautions
197
Notes about charging the battery
197
Notes about charging with a computer connected
198
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
198
Using programs on a PC
199
Installing i-Launcher
199
Using i-Launcher
201
Opening i-Launcher
201
Available programs
201
Requirements
202
Installing Samsung RAW Converter
203
Using Samsung RAW Converter
203
Updating the firmware
204
Connecting via USB cable
204
Connecting via Wi-Fi
205
Before contacting a service center
206
Camera specifications
209
Glossary
212
Optional accessories
218
Index
219
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