Samsung NX200 manuale d’uso

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thor oughly . ENG User Manual[...]

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2 Health and safety information Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight. Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’ s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Keep your camera away from small childr en and pets. Keep your camera and all [...]

3 Health and safety information Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera. Use only authentic, manufacturer -recommended, Lithium- ion re[...]

4 Health and safety information Check that the camera is operating properly befor e use. The manufacturer takes no r esponsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result fr om camera malfunction or improper use. Y ou must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufac[...]

5 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode indications Shooting mode Indication Smart Auto t Program P Aperture Priority A Shutter Priority S Manual M Lens Priority i Magic N Panorama p Scene s Movie v Icons used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons. For example, [ Shutter ] rep[...]

6 Contents Chapter 1 My Camera Getting started ............................................................................ 25 Unpacking ..................................................................................... 25 Camera layout ............................................................................. 26 Display icons ...............[...]

7 Contents Shooting modes .......................................................................... 41 t Smart Auto mode ............................................................ 41 P Program mode ........................................................................... 42 Program Shift ........................................................[...]

8 Contents Drive (shooting method) ............................................................. 69 Single ............................................................................................ 69 Continuous .................................................................................... 69 Burst ..........................................[...]

9 Contents Chapter 4 Camera settings menu User settings .............................................................................. 94 ISO customizing ............................................................................ 94 ISO step .......................................................................................... 94 Auto ISO rang[...]

10 Contents Before contacting a service center .......................................... 129 Camera specifications .............................................................. 132 Lens specifications ................................................................... 136 Glossary ................................................................[...]

11 Concepts in Photography Standing photography Compose your shot; stand up straight with your feet shoulder -length apart, and keep your elbows pointed down. Shooting postur es A correct postur e for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a good photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly , the wr ong posture can cause the camera to shake. [...]

12 Concepts in Photography Crouching photography Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the gr ound, and keep a straight posture. Apertur e The aperture, a hole that contr ols the amount of light that enters the camera, is one of the three factors that determine the exposur e. The aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and[...]

13 Concepts in Photography The size of the aperture is r epresented by a value known as an “F-number .” The f-number repr esents the focal length divided by the diameter of the lens. 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 smaller the f-number , the grea[...]

14 Concepts in Photography Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter , and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount of light which passes thr ough the aperture befor e it reaches the image sensor . Usually , the shutter speed is manually adjustable. The m[...]

15 Concepts in Photography ISO sensitivity The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the camera. This sensitivity is based on international film standards, known as ISO standards. On digital cameras, this sensitivity rating is used to repr esent the sensitivity of the digital mechanism that captures the image. ISO sensitivity do[...]

16 Concepts in Photography How the apertur e setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity contr ol exposure The aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity ar e closely interconnected in photography . The apertur e setting controls the opening that regulates the light that enters the camera, while the shutter speed determines the length of [...]

17 Concepts in Photography Corr elation between focal length, angle, and perspective Focal length, which is measured in millimeters, is the distance between the middle of the lens to its focal point. It affects the angle and perspective of captured images. A short focal length translates into a wide angle, which allows you to capture a wide shot. A[...]

18 Concepts in Photography Depth of field Portraits or still-life photos mostly acclaimed by people are the ones on which the background is out of focus so the subject looks pr onounced. Depending on the focused areas, a photo can be blurr ed or sharpened. This is called ‘a low DOF’ or ‘a high DOF’. The depth of field is the focused area [...]

19 Concepts in Photography 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 short focal length is better to capture a photo of a low DOF . A photo captured with a 20 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens DOF depends [...]

20 Concepts in Photography DOF preview Y ou can use the Custom button to get an idea of what your shot will look like before shooting. When you pr ess the button, the camera adjusts the aperture to the pr edefined settings and shows the results on the screen. Set the function of the Custom button to Optical Pr eview . (p. 97) Composition It is fun[...]

21 Concepts in Photography Using the rule of thirds will cr eate photos with stable and compelling compositions. Below are a few examples. Photos with two subjects If your subject is in one corner of the photo, it creates an unbalanced composition. Y ou can stabilize the photo by capturing a second subject in the opposite corner to balance the weig[...]

22 Concepts in Photography Flash Light is one of the most important components in photography . It’ s not easy , however , to have an enough amount of light anytime and anywhere. Making use of a flash allows you to optimize light settings and create a variety of ef fects. Flash, also known as strobe or speed light, helps to cr eate adequate expo[...]

23 Concepts in Photography Bounce Photography Bounce photography refers to the method of photography which redir ects the light from the subject to the ceiling or walls so that the light spreads evenly . Normally , photos captur ed with flash may appear unnatural and cast shadows. Subjects in photos captured with bounce photography cast no shadows[...]

Chapter 1 My Camera Learn about your camera’ s layout, display icons, basic functions, supplied lens, and optional accessories.[...]

My Camera 25 Getting started Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera (including the body cap and hot-shoe cover) External Flash USB cable Recharable battery Battery cradle/AC power cable Software CD-ROM (User manual included) User manual Basic Operation Strap • The illustrations may differ fr om your actual items. • Y o[...]

My Camera 26 Camera layout No. Name 1 Mode dial • t : Smart Auto mode (p. 41) • P : Program mode (p. 42) • A : Aperture Priority mode (p. 43) • S : Shutter Priority mode (p. 43) • M : Manual mode (p. 44) • i : Lens Priority mode (p. 45) • N : Magic mode (p. 48) • p : Panorama mode (p. 48) • s : Scene mode (p. 49) • v : Movie mod[...]

My Camera > Camera layout 27 No. Name 1 Hot-shoe cover 2 Hot-shoe 3 Video r ecording button Start recor ding a video. 4 Status lamp Indicate the status of the camera. • Blinking : When saving a photo, shooting a video, sending data to a computer or printer . • Steady : When there is no data transfer or when data transfer to a computer or pri[...]

My Camera > Camera layout 28 No. Name 1 USB and A/V port Connect the camera to a computer or TV . 2 HDMI port 3 Battery chamber/Memory card cover Insert a memory card and battery . 4 T ripod mount 5 Display 1 2 3 4 5[...]

My Camera 29 Display icons In Shooting mode Capturing photos 1. Shooting options (left) Icon Description Photo size Photo quality Focus area Face detection AF mode (p. 62) Color space Smart range (p. 78) 2. Shooting options (right) Icon Description Drive mode Flash option Icon Description Flash intensity Panorama mode (p. 48) Metering (p. 75) White[...]

My Camera > Display icons 30 Recording videos 1 2 3 3. Shooting information Icon Description Date Time Histogram (p. 96) Movie AE mode Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value ISO sensitivity Memory card not inserted Available r ecording time : Fully charged : Partially charged (Red): Empty (recharge the battery) The icons displayed will chan[...]

My Camera > Display icons 31 Icon Description V olume Continuously captured file Location information Sound picture file (p. 50) RAW file 3D file Print information added to file (p. 108) Protected file Folder number - File number Location information Shutter speed Aperture value ISO value Current file/The total number of files No. Descri[...]

My Camera 32 Lenses Y ou can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your NX series camera. Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your needs and prefer ences. Lens layout SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED lens (example) 7 1 2 3 4 6 5 No. Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom lock switch 3 Lens 4 Focus ring (p. 67) 5 i-Fu[...]

My Camera > Lenses 33 Locking or unlocking the lens T o lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away fr om the camera body and rotate the zoom ring clockwise. T o unlock the lens, r otate the zoom ring counter -clockwise until you hear the click. Y ou cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked.[...]

My Camera > Lenses 34 SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II lens (example) 1 2 3 5 4 67 8 No. Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring (p. 67) 4 Lens hood mount index 5 Lens 6 i-Function button (p. 46) 7 AF/MF switch (p. 62) 8 Lens contacts SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens (example) 5 2 1 4 3 No. Description 1 i-Function button (p. 46) 2 Lens m[...]

My Camera > Lenses 35 Lens markings Find out what the numbers on the lens signify . SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED lens (example) 12 3 4 5 No. Description 1 Aperture value A range of supported aperture values. For example, 1:3.5-6.3 means the maximum aperture value range fr om 3.5 to 6.3. 2 Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to[...]

My Camera 36 Accessories Y ou can use accessories including external flash and GPS module that can help you capture better and mor e convenient photos. For more information about optional accessories, r efer to the manual for each accessory . • The illustrations below may differ fr om the actual items. • Y ou can purchase Samsung-approved acce[...]

My Camera > Accessories 37 SEF8A (example) 1 2 3 No. Description 1 Bulb 2 Hot-shoe fastening dial 3 Hot-shoe connection Connecting the flash 1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera. 2 Connect the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe.[...]

My Camera > Accessories 38 3 Lock the flash into place by turning the hot-shoe fastening dial clockwise. 4 Lift up the flash for use. • Y ou can capture a photo with a flash that is not fully charged, but it is recommended to use a fully charged flash. • Available external flashes are SEF8A, SEF15A, SEF20A, and SEF42A. • The available[...]

My Camera > Accessories 39 GPS module layout (optional) 1 2 3 4 5 No. Description 1 Status lamp 2 Power button 3 Hot-shoe fastening dial 4 Hot-shoe connection 5 Battery cover Attaching the GPS module 1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera. 2 Mount the GPS module by sliding in into the hot-shoe.[...]

My Camera > Accessories 40 3 Lock the GPS module into place by turning the hot-shoe fastening dial counter -clockwise towar ds LOCK. 4 Press the power button of the GPS module.[...]

My Camera 41 Shooting modes T wo simple shooting modes—Smart Auto and Scene mode—help you capture photos with numer ous automatic settings. Additional modes allow for greater customization of settings. Icon Description t Smart Auto mode (p. 41) P Program mode (p. 42) A Aperture Priority mode (p. 43) S Shutter Priority mode (p. 43) M Manual mode[...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 42 P Pr ogram mode The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture value so that an optimal exposure value can be achieved. This mode is useful when you want to capture shots of constant exposure while being able to adjust other settings. Program Shift Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter spee[...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 43 A Apertur e Priority mode In Aperture Priority mode, the camera automatically calculates shutter speed according to the apertur e value you choose. Y ou can adjust the depth of field (DOF) by changing the aperture value. This mode is useful for taking portraits and landscape shots. Large Depth of Field Small Depth [...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 44 M Manual mode Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually . In this mode, you can fully control the exposur e of your photos. This mode is useful in controlled shooting envir onments, such as a studio, or when it is necessary to fine-tune camera settings. The Manual mode is also recomm[...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 45 i Lens Priority mode Using the E mode Y ou can select an appropriate scene (i-Scene) or a filter ef fect to the lens you attached. Available scenes and filter ef fects may differ depending on the lens attached. 1 Rotate the mode dial to i . 2 Press [ i-Function ] on the lens to select E . • Y ou can also use thi[...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 46 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, exposur e 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 settin[...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 47 Available options Shooting mode PAS M Aperture value -O-O Shutter speed -- O O Exposure value OOO - ISO OOOO White Balance OOOO i-Zoom OOOO T o select items to appear when you press [ i-Function ] on the lens in Shooting mode, press [ m ] ► 5 ► iFn Customizing ► an option. Using i-Zoom The i-Zoom allows you to[...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 48 N Magic mode Y ou can apply various filter effects and frame ef fects to your photos or videos to create unique images. The shape and the feel of the photos or videos will change according to the ef fect you select. T o set an effect, In Shooting mode, press [ f ] ► Magic Mode ► Magic Frame or Smart Filter ► [...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 49 s Scene mode In Scene mode, the camera selects the best settings for each type of scene. Y ou can select a desired scene by pr essing [ f ] in Shooting mode. Icon Description Beauty Shot : Hide facial imperfections. Night : Capture scenes at night or in low lighting. Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking [...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 50 Icon Description Dawn : Capture scenes at sunrise. Backlight : Capture backlit subjects. Fireworks : Captur e colorful fireworks at night. Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking. Beach & Snow : Reduce underexposed photos due to sunlight reflected fr om sand or snow . Icon Description Sound picture : [...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 51 v Movie mode In Movie mode, you can shoot videos in High Definition (1920X1080) and capture sound via the camera’ s micr ophone. In order to adjust the exposur e level, you can select Program in the Movie AE Mode options menu so that the aperture value and shutter speed can be automatically set or select Aperture[...]

My Camera > Shooting modes 52 A vailable functions by shooting mode For details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2. Function Available in Size (p. 54) P / A / S / M / i / N */ s */ v / t Quality (p. 56) P / A / S / M / i / N */ p */ s */ v ISO (p. 57) P / A / S / M */ v * White Balance (p. 58) P / A / S / M / v Picture Wizar d (p. 61) P / A[...]

Chapter 2 Shooting Functions Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode. Y ou can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions.[...]

54 Shooting Functions As you increase the r esolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high r esolution, the file size will also increase. Select a low resolution for photos that will be displayed in a digital picture frame or uploaded to the web. T [...]

55 Shooting Functions > Size V ideo size options Icon Size Recommended for 1920X1080 (30 fps) (16:9) Viewing on a Full HDTV . 1280X720 (60 fps) (16:9) Viewing on an HDTV . 1280X720 (30 fps) (16:9) Viewing on an HDTV . 640X480 (30 fps) (4:3) Viewing on a TV . 320X240 (30 fps) (4:3) Uploading to the web.[...]

56 Shooting Functions The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format. Photos captured by a camera ar e often transformed to the JPEG format and stored in the memory accor ding to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting. RAW files are not transformed to the JPEG format and are stor ed in the memory without any changes. RAW fil[...]

57 Shooting Functions The ISO sensitivity value repr esents the sensitivity of camera to light. The larger the ISO value, the more sensitive the camera is to light. Consequently , by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity value, you can captured photos in dim or dark places at faster shutter speeds. However , this may increase electr onic noise and res[...]

58 Shooting Functions The color of a photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select an appr opriate lighting condition to calibrate the White Balance, such as Auto WB , Daylight , Cloudy , or T ungsten , or adjust color temperature manually . Y ou can also adjust color for the [...]

59 Shooting Functions > White Balance (light source) Option Description Color T emperatur e : Manually adjust the color temperature of the light sour ce. Color temperature is a measur ement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the specific type of light source. As the color temperature incr eases, the color distribution becomes cooler . Alternative[...]

60 Shooting Functions > White Balance (light source) Examples Auto WB Daylight Fluorescent Daylight T ungsten[...]

61 Shooting Functions Picture Wizard lets you apply dif ferent photo styles to your photo to create various looks and emotional moods. Y ou can also cr eate and save your own photo styles by adjusting color , saturation, sharpness, and contrast for each style. There is no rule for which style is suitable in which conditions. Experiment with differ [...]

62 Shooting Functions AF mode Learn how to adjust the camera’ s focus according to the subjects. Y ou can select a focusing mode appropriate to the subject among Single Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, and Manual Focus. The AF function is activated when you press [ Shutter ] halfway . In the MF mode, you have to rotate the focus ring on the len[...]

63 Shooting Functions > AF mode Continuous AF While you are pr essing [ Shutter ] halfway , the camera continues to automatic focusing. Once the focus area is fixed on the subject, the subject is always in focus even when moving. This mode is recommended for shooting a person on a bicycle, a running dog, or a car racing scene. Manual focus Y ou[...]

64 Shooting Functions The AF area function changes the positions of the focus ar ea. Generally , cameras focus on the nearest subject. When ther e are a lot of subjects, however , unwanted subjects can be in focus. In order to prevent unwanted subjects fr om being in focus, change the focus area so that a desired subject is in focus. Y ou can get a[...]

65 Shooting Functions > AF area Multi AF The camera displays a green r ectangle in places where focus is set correctly . The photo is divided into two or mor e areas, and the camera obtains focus points of each area. It is r ecommended for scenery photos. When you press [ Shutter ], the camera displays the focus ar eas in green as shown in the p[...]

66 Shooting Functions > AF area Self-portrait AF It can be difficult to check whether your face is in focus when you are taking a self-portrait. When this function is on, the focus distance is set to close-up and the beep from the camera gets faster when in focus.[...]

67 Shooting Functions In the manual focus (MF) mode, you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually . When you set the MF Assist function, you can achieve a clearer focus. This function is only available on a lens that supports manual focus. T o set the manual focus assist, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ► 2 or 7 ► MF Assist ►[...]

68 Shooting Functions Use the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function to minimize camera shake. OIS may not be available with some lenses. Came shake tends to occur in dark places or when shooting indoors. In such cases, the camera uses slower shutter speeds in order to incr ease the amount of light taken in, which can result in a blurry photo. [...]

69 Shooting Functions Y ou can set the shooting method such as Continuous, Burst, T imer and so on. Select Single to capture one photo at a time. Select Continuous or Burst to shoot fast moving subjects. Select AE Bracket , WB Bracket , or P Wiz Bracket to adjust exposure, White Balance, or apply Pictur e W izar d effects. Y ou can also select Time[...]

70 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Burst Consecutively capture up to 10 shots per second (3 seconds), 15 shots per second (2 seconds), or 30 shots per second (1 second) when you press [ Shutter ] once. Recommended for shooting the rapid motion of fast moving subjects such as racing cars. T o set the number of shots, in Shooting mode[...]

71 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Auto Exposur e Bracketing (AE Bracket) When you press [ Shutter ], the camera captur es 3 consecutive photos: the original, one a step darker , and one a step lighter . Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captur es three photos continuously . Y ou can adjust the settings in Bracket [...]

72 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Pictur e Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket) When you press [ Shutter ], the camera captur es three consecutive photos, each with a differ ent Picture Wizard setting. The camera captures a photo and applies the thr ee Picture Wizard options you have set to the image captured. Y ou can select thr ee d[...]

73 Shooting Functions In order to captur e a realistic photo of a subject, the amount of light should be constant. When the light source varies, you can use a flash and supply a constant amount of light. Select appropriate settings according to a light sour ce and a subject. T o set flash options, In Shooting mode, press [ f ] ► Flash ► an op[...]

74 Shooting Functions > Flash Corr ecting the red-eye ef fect If the flash fires when you captur e a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the eyes. T o pr event this, select Fill-in Red . Without red-eye correction With red-eye correction If the subject is too far from the camera or moves when the first flash fir es, red-[...]

75 Shooting Functions The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measur es the quantity of light. The camera measures the amount of light in a scene, and in many of its modes, uses the measurement to adjust various settings. For example, if a subject looks darker than its actual color , the camera captures an overexposed photo of it. If [...]

76 Shooting Functions > Metering Center -weighted The Center -weighted mode calculates a br oader area than the Spot mode does. It sums up the amount of light in the center portion of the shot (60 ~ 80 %) and that of the rest of the shot (20 ~ 40 %). It is recommended for situations wher e there is a slight dif ference in brightness between a su[...]

77 Shooting Functions > Metering Measuring the exposure value of the focus ar ea When this function is turned on, the camera automatically sets an optimal exposure by calculating the brightness of the focus ar ea. This function is only available when you select Spot metering or Multi metering, and Selection AF . T o set this function, In Shootin[...]

78 Shooting Functions This function automatically corrects the loss of bright detail that can occur due to shading differ ences in the photo. Without Smart Range effect With Smart Range effect T o set Smart Range options, In Shooting mode, press [ f ] ► Smart Range ► an option. Smart Range[...]

79 Shooting Functions Digital imaging devices such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers have their own methods for repr esenting colors, which are called color spaces. Y our camera lets you select two color spaces: sRGB or Adobe RGB . sRGB is widely used for creating colors on PC monitors and is also the standard color space for Exif. sRGB is[...]

80 Shooting Functions The camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels of light from the photo’ s composition and the position of a subject. If the exposure set by the camera is higher or lower than you expected, you can adjust the exposure value manually . The exposur e value is adjustable in ±3 increments. The camera displays[...]

81 Shooting Functions The functions available for video are explained below . Movie AE mode Set the exposure mode for r ecording a video. T o set Movie AE options, In Shooting mode, press [ f ] ► Movie AE Mode ► an option. Icon Description Program : The apertur e value and shutter speed are adjusted automatically . Aperture Priority : Set the a[...]

82 Shooting Functions > Video functions Fader Y ou can fade in or fade out a scene using the fader function on the camera without having to do it on a PC. Use the function appropriately and add dramatic effects on your videos. T o set fader options, In Shooting mode, press [ f ] ► Fader ► an option. Icon Description Off : Fader function not [...]

Chapter 3 Playback/Editing Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos. Refer to chapter 5 for editing files on a PC.[...]

84 Playback/Editing Learn how to search photos and videos quickly through the thumbnail view and to protect and delete files. V iewing photos 1 Press [ y ]. • The most recent file you captur ed will be displayed. 2 Rotate the navigation button or press [ C / F ] to scr oll through files. V iewing image thumbnails In order to sear ch for photos[...]

85 Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files V iewing files by category in Smart Album 1 In the thumbnail view , pr ess [ m ]. 2 Select a category , and then press [ o ]. Option Description T ype View files by the file type such as photo or video. Date View files by the date they were saved. W eek View files by the week they were sav[...]

86 Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files Deleting files Delete files in Playback mode and secure mor e space on your memory card. Pr otected files are not deleted. Deleting a single file Y ou can select a single file and delete it. 1 In Playback mode, select a file, and then press [ ]. • Alternatively , in Playback mode, press[...]

87 Playback/Editing Enlar ging a photo Y ou can enlarge photos when viewing them in Playback mode. Y ou can also use the T rim function to extract the portion of the image displayed on the screen and save it as a new file. Magnified area Magnification (the maximum magnification may differ by resolution) Full Image T rim Scroll the jog dial to t[...]

88 Playback/Editing > Viewing photos Auto r otating W ith Auto Rotate on, the camera automatically r otates photos you have captured vertically so they fit the scr een horizontally . T o set auto rotate options, In Playback mode, press [ m ] ► x ► Auto Rotate ► an option.[...]

89 Playback/Editing Y ou can play a video, capture an image fr om a video, or crop a video. Pause Stop Video viewing controls T o Do this Rewind Press [ C ]. Scan backward in 2X, 4X, and 8X incr ements each time you press [ C ]. Pause/Play Press [ o ]. Fast forward Press [ F ]. Scan forward in 2X, 4X, and 8X incr ements each time you press [ F ]. V[...]

90 Playback/Editing > Playing videos Capturing an image during playback 1 Press [ o ] at the point wher e you want to save a still image. 2 Press [ I ]. • The resolution of the captur ed image is the same as the video resolution. • The captured file is saved as a separate file under a new name.[...]

91 Playback/Editing Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, r otating, eliminating red-eye ef fects, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Edited photos are saved as new files under dif ferent file names. 3D photos and 3D panoramic photos cannot be edited with the Image Edit function. T o set Image Edit options, In Playback mo[...]

92 Playback/Editing > Editing photos * Default Icon Description Brightness : Adjust the brightness of a photo. The new file may be smaller than the original. Contrast : Adjust the sharpness of a photo. The new file may be smaller than the original. Vignetting : Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette ef fect of Lomo [...]

Chapter 4 Camera settings menu Learn about the user settings and general settings menu. Y ou can adjust the settings to better suit your needs and prefer ences.[...]

94 Camera settings menu Y ou can set the user environment with these settings. T o set user options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ► u or 5 ► an option. ISO customizing ISO step Y ou can set the size for the ISO sensitivity by either 1/3 or 1 step. Auto ISO range Y ou can set the maximum ISO value under which each EV step is chosen when you set[...]

95 Camera settings menu > User settings Distortion Corr ect Y ou can correct lens distortion that might occur fr om lenses. This feature may not be available with some lenses. iFn Customizing Y ou can select options that can be adjusted when you press [ i-Function ] on an i-Function lens. * Default Option Description Aperture Set to adjust the a[...]

96 Camera settings menu > User settings User display Y ou can add or remove shooting information fr om the display . 21 4 5 3 No. Description 1 Right Icons Set to display icons on the right in Shooting mode. 2 Left Icons Set to display icons on the left in Shooting mode. 3 Date & Time Set to display the date and time. No. Description 4 Histo[...]

97 Camera settings menu > User settings Key mapping Y ou can change the function assigned to the Custom button. * Default Button Function Custom Set a function of the Custom button. • Optical Preview *, which executes the Depth of Field Preview function for the curr ent aperture value. (p. 20) • One T ouch WB (White Balance), which executes [...]

98 Camera settings menu Learn about the menu items of the Setting 1. T o set Setting 1 options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ► q ► an option. * Default Item Description Language Set a language the camera shows on the display . File Name Set the method of creating file names. • Standard *: SAM_XXXX.JPG(sRGB)/ _SAMXXXX.JPG(Adobe RGB) • Date[...]

99 Camera settings menu > Setting 1 * Default Item Description Format Format the memory card. Formatting pr epares a memory card for use in the camera and deletes all existing files including protected files. ( Ye s , No ) Errors can occur if you use a memory car d formatted by another brand of camera, a memory card r eader , or a computer . P[...]

100 Camera settings menu Learn about the menu items of the Setting 2. T o set Setting 2 options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ► w ► an option. * Default Item Description Quick View Set the Quick View time length – the amount of time the camera displays a photo immediately after you captured it. ( Off , 1 sec *, 3 sec , 5 sec , Hold ) Display[...]

101 Camera settings menu Learn about the menu items of the Setting 3. T o set Setting 3 options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ► e ► an option. * Default Item Description Sound • System V olume : Set the sound volume or turn all sound off entir ely . ( Off , Low , Medium *, High ) • AF Sound : Set the sound the camera makes in AF mode on or[...]

102 Camera settings menu Learn about the menu items of the GPS setting. Y ou should purchase an optional GPS accessory in order to use the GPS function. T o set GPS options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ► 4 ► an option. * Default Item Description Geotagging Set to capture photos with location information using the Global Positioning System (GP[...]

Chapter 5 Connecting to external devices Make full use of the camera by connecting it to external devices such as a computer , TV , or photo printer .[...]

104 Connecting to external devices Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable. V iewing files on a TV 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ m ] ► e ► Video Out . 2 Select a video signal output according to your country or region. (p. 101) 3 Connect the TV and the camera using the A/V cable. Video Audio 4[...]

105 Connecting to external devices > Viewing files on a TV or HDTV V iewing files on an HDTV 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ m ] ► e ► HDMI Output ► an option. 2 Connect the HDTV and the camera using the HDMI cable. If both A/V and HDMI cables are connected at the same time, the HDMI cable has the priority . Disconnect the A/V ca[...]

106 Connecting to external devices > Viewing files on a TV or HDTV V iewing files on a 3D TV Y ou can view photos captured in 3D mode or 3D Panorama mode on a 3D TV . 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ m ] ► e ► HDMI Output ► an option. 2 T urn off your camera and 3D TV . 3 Connect your camera to your 3D TV with the optional HDMI ca[...]

107 Connecting to external devices Print photos on your camera by connecting to printers directly or saving Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) information on a memory car d. Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Y ou can print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer . 1 With the printer[...]

108 Connecting to external devices > Printing photos Configuring print settings Images Size Layout T ype Quality Date Exit Print One Photo Option Description Images Select whether to print the current photo or all photos. Size Specify the size of the print. Layout Set the number of photos per page. T ype Select the type of paper . Quality Set t[...]

109 Connecting to external devices > Printing photos DPOF options Option Description Standard Y ou can select photos to print and the number of copies for photos. • Select : Select the number of copies for photos you select. (Select photos you want to print ► Select the number of copies by scrolling the jog dial left or right, and then press[...]

11 0 Connecting to external devices T ransfer files on a memory card to your computer by connecting the camera to the PC. T ransferring files to your Windows computer Connecting the camera as a removable disk Y ou can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. 1 T urn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the US[...]

111 Connecting to external devices > T ransferring files to your computer Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) W ith Windows V ista and Windows 7, the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar . 1 Ensure that no data is being transferr ed between the camera and the computer . • If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, it mea[...]

11 2 Connecting to external devices Digital photos can be edited in a variety of ways through image editing programs. Learn to edit photos using the provided editing pr ograms. Installing softwar e Use the included software to transfer files fr om the camera to your PC. Y ou can also edit photos and upload them on web. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into you[...]

11 3 Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. Y ou can also upload files to your favorite websites. For details, select Help ► Help in the program. Requirements Item Requirements OS* Windows XP SP2, W indows Vista, or W indow[...]

11 4 Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC Using the Intelli-studio Interface 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 11 No. Description 1 Open menus. 2 Display files in the selected folder . 3 Change to the Photo edit mode. 4 Change to the Video edit mode. 5 Change to the Sharing mode. (Y ou can send files by email or upload files [...]

11 5 Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC T ransferring files using Intelli-studio Y ou can easily transfer files on your camera to your computer by using Intelli-studio. 1 T urn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. • Y ou must plug the end of the cable with the correct connection plug [...]

11 6 Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC Using Samsung RA W Converter Photos captured by a camera ar e often transformed to JPEG formats and stored in the memory accor ding to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting. RAW files are not transformed to JPEG formats and are stor ed in the memory without any changes. W[...]

11 7 Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC Using the Samsung RA W Converter Interface For details about using Samsung RAW Converter , click Help ► Open software manual . 1 2 3 4 No. Description 1 Menu 2 T oolbar 3 Editing tools 4 Open/Close the fine adjustment window for the editing tools. Editing RA W format files If you e[...]

11 8 Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC 3 Adjust the exposure with the scr oll bar . Original image P Mode, Aperture: f=8, Shutter Speed: 1/15 sec, ISO=100 Edited image Original image Edited image T o adjust the contrast of an image 1 Select File ► Open file and open a file. 2 From the editing tools, select . 3 Adjust th[...]

Chapter 6 A ppendix[...]

120 Appendix When the following error messages appear , try these r emedies. Error messages Suggested r emedies Lens is locked The lens is locked. Rotate the lens counter - clockwise until you hear a click. (p. 33) Card Err or • T ur n off your camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove your memory card and insert it again. • Format your mem[...]

121 Appendix Cleaning the camera Camera lens and display Use a brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently . Image sensor Depending on differ ent shooting conditions, dust may appear in photos because the image sensor is exposed to the [...]

122 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Using on beaches or shores • Protect your camera fr om sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas. • Y our camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery , or memory card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to your camera. Storing for extended[...]

123 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Using the camera with caution in humid environments When you transfer the camera from a cold envir onment to a warm one, condensation can form on the lens or internal components of the camera. In this situation, turn off the camera and wait for at least 1 hour . If condensation forms on the memory card, r em[...]

124 Appendix > Maintaining the camera About memory car d Supported memory card Y our camera supports SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards. T erminal Write-pr otect switch Label (front) Y ou can prevent files fr om being deleted by using the write-protect switch on an SD, SDHC, or SDXC card. Slide the switch down to lock or slide it up to unlock. Unlo[...]

125 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Size Quality Super Fine Fine Normal RAW RA W + S.Fine RA W + Fine RAW + Normal Photo 20.0M (5472X3648) 94 185 272 17 13 15 16 10.1M (3888X2592) 192 368 530 - 16 17 17 5.9M (2976X1984) 318 593 834 - 17 18 18 2.0M (1728X1152) 827 1,393 1,806 - 18 18 18 Burst 371 685 954 ---- 16.9M (5472X3080) 116 227 333 - 14 [...]

126 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Cautions when using memory cards • Avoid memory car ds to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 ºC/32 ºF or above 40 ºC/104 ºF). Extreme temperatur es can cause memory cards to malfunction. • Insert a memory card in the corr ect direction. Inserting a memory car d in the wrong dir ection [...]

127 Appendix > Maintaining the camera • Use only authentic, manufacturer -r ecommended, Lithium-ion replacement batteries. • Do not disassemble the battery or puncture the battery with any sharp object. • Avoid exposing the battery to high pr essure or crushing forces. • Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as dr[...]

128 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Notes about using the battery • In temperatures below 0 ºC/32 ºF , battery capacity and battery life may decrease. • Battery capacity may decrease in low temperatur es but will return to normal in milder temperatures. • When you use the camera for an extended period, the area ar ound the bat[...]

129 Appendix Before contacting a ser vice center If you are having tr ouble with your device, try these troubleshooting solutions before contacting a service pr ofessional. When you leave your camera at a service center , be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery . S[...]

130 Appendix > Before contacting a ser vice center Situation Suggested remedies The display or buttons do not work Remove the battery and insert it again. The memory card has an error • T ur n off your camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove your memory card, and then insert it again. • Format your memory card. See "Cautions when [...]

131 Appendix > Before contacting a ser vice center Situation Suggested remedies Playback screen does not appear on the connected external device • Ensure that A/V or HDMI cable is properly connected to the external monitor . • Ensure that the memory card is pr operly recor ded. Y our computer does not recognize your camera • Ensure that th[...]

132 Appendix Camera specifications Image Sensor T ype CMOS Sensor size 23.5 X 15.7 mm Effective pixels Approx. 20.3 mega-pixels T otal pixels Approx. 21.6 mega-pixels Color filter RGB primary color filter Lens Mount T ype Samsung NX Mount Available lens Samsung lenses Image Stabilization T ype Lens shift (depends on lens) Mode Mode 1 / Mode 2 / [...]

133 Appendix > Camera specifications ISO equivalent • 1 Step: Auto, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 6400, ISO 12800 • 1/3 Step: Auto, ISO 100, ISO 125, ISO 160, ISO 200, ISO 250, ISO 320, ISO 400, ISO 500, ISO 640, ISO 800, ISO 1000, ISO 1250, ISO 1600, ISO 2000, ISO 2500, ISO 3200, ISO 4000, ISO 5000, ISO 6400, [...]

134 Appendix > Camera specifications Scene mode Beauty Shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close Up, T ext, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow , Sound picture, 3D Sound picture JPEG only Recordable time (befor e and after shooting, 5 or 10 seconds respectively) Smart Filter Vignetting, Miniature, Fish Eye, Sket[...]

135 Appendix > Camera specifications Smart filter size • JPEG (3:2): 5.9M (2976X1984), 5.0M (2736X1824), 2.0M (1728X1152) • JPEG (16:9): 6.2M (3328X1872), 4.9M (2944X1656), 2.1M (1920X1080) • JPEG (1:1): 6.0M (2448X2448), 4.0M (2000X2000), 1.1M (1024X1024) Storage Media External memory (optional): SD card (up to 4 GB guaranteed), SDHC ca[...]

136 Appendix Lens specifications Lens Name SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II Focus Length 16 mm (equivalent to 24.6 mm in 35 mm format) 20-50 mm (equivalent to 30.8-77 mm in 35 mm format) 18-55 mm (equivalent to 27.7-84.7 mm in 35 mm format) Elements in Group 7 elements in 6 groups (2 aspheric lens in[...]

137 Appendix > Lens specifications Lens Name SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED SAMSUNG 50-200 mm F4-5.6 ED OIS II Focus Length 18-200 mm (equivalent to 27.7-308 mm in 35 mm format) 50-200 mm (equivalent to 77-308 mm in 35 mm format) Elements in Group 18 elements in 13 groups (3 aspheric lens, 2 low dispersive lens included) 17 elements in 13 groups[...]

138 Appendix > Lens specifications Lens Name SAMSUNG 20 mm F2.8 SAMSUNG 30 mm F2 SAMSUNG 60 mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA Focus Length 20 mm (equivalent to 30.8 mm in 35 mm format) 30 mm (equivalent to 46.2 mm in 35 mm format) 60 mm (equivalent to 92.4 mm in 35 mm format) Elements in Group 6 elements in 4 groups (1 aspheric lens included) 5 elements[...]

139 Appendix Glossar y AdobeRGB Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range than sRGB. Its wider range of colors helps you to easily edit photos on a computer . AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket) This feature automatically captur es several images at differ ent exposures to help you capture a pr operly-exposed image. AF (Auto Fo[...]

140 Appendix > Glossar y EV (Exposure V alue) All the combinations of the camera’ s shutter speed and lens apertur e that result in the same exposur e. EV Compensation This feature allows you to quickly adjust the exposur e value measured by the camera, in limited increments, to impr ove the exposure of your photos. Exif (Exchangeable Image Fi[...]

141 Appendix > Glossar y ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light, based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera. At higher ISO sensitivity settings, the camera uses a higher shutter speed, which can reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light. However , images with high sensitivity are mor e susceptible to noise.[...]

142 Appendix > Glossar y Optical zoom This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with a lens and does not deteriorate quality of images. P AL (Phase Alter nate Line) A video color encoding standard used in numer ous countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Quality An expression of the rate of compr ession used in a di[...]

143 Appendix > Glossar y Vignetting A reduction of an image’ s brightness or saturation at the periphery (outer edges) compared to the center of the image. Vignetting can draw interest to subjects positioned in the center of an image. White Balance (color balance) An adjustment of the intensities of colors (typically the primary colors red, gr[...]

144 Appendix Optional accessories External Flash Y ou can purchase external flashes separately . Camera bag Y ou can purchase the camera bag separately . Camera Case Y ou can purchase the camera case separately . Memory card This camera accepts SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), and SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) me[...]

145 Appendix A Aperture 12, 16 Auto focus 62 B Battery Life 128 Specifications 126 Bracketing 69, 71 C Camera Connecting as removable disk 110 Connecting to PC 110 Disconnecting (Windows) 111 Layout 26 Color space 79 D Depth of Field (DOF) 13, 18 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 108 Drive (see Shooting method) 69 E Exposure V alue (EV) 13, 80 F F[...]

146 Appendix > Index P Photos Adjusting tone 118 Editing 91 Enlarging 87 Shooting options 54 Viewing on 3D TV 106 Viewing on camera 84 Viewing on HDTV 105 Viewing on TV 104 Photo styles 61 PictBridge 107 Picture Wizar d 61 Posture 11 R Red-eye effect 74 Rule of thirds 20 S Samsung RA W Converter 116 Shooting method 69 Shooting modes Aperture Pri[...]

147 Correct Disposal of This Pr oduct (W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other Eur opean countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literatur e indicates that the product and its electr onic accessories (e.g. charger , headset, USB cable) should not be di[...]

148 Appendix FCC notice NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency [...]

Please refer to the warranty that came with your pr oduct or visit our website www .samsung.com for after -sales service or inquiries.[...]