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???Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use.

???This manual is for NX1 cameras with firmware version 1.20 or later.

PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics??? commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility through eco-driven business and management activities.

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning???situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

You can damage the camera and expose yourself to the risk of an electric shock.

Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids.

This may cause a fire or explosion.

Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near the camera.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in an electric shock.

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 children and pets.

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time.

Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera???s internal components.

Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.

The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a fire.

Do not handle the power supply cord or the charger during a thunderstorm.

This may result in an electric shock.

Health and safety information

If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center.

Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.

???Avoid interference with other electronic devices.

???Turn off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.

???Turn off the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.

Avoid interference with pacemakers.

Maintain a safe distance between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and research groups. If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the camera immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

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 replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.

Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or personal injury.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables, and accessories.

???Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.

???Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by unapproved batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.

Health and safety information

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.

When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you charge batteries.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the battery.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.

Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.

Exercise caution when you connect cables and install batteries and memory cards.

If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.

Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.

Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.

Never use a damaged battery or memory card.

This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire.

Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields.

Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.

Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged.

If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung service center to have the camera repaired.

Check that the camera is operating properly before use.

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.

Health and safety information

You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera.

If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.

This may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.

If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to cool down.

???Prolonged usage of the camera may overheat the battery and raise the internal temperature of the camera. If the camera stops operating, remove the battery and allow it to cool down.

???High internal temperatures may result in noise in your photos. This is normal and does not affect your camera???s overall performance.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices.

Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as

pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories.

Use your camera in the normal position.

Avoid contact with your camera???s internal antenna.

Data transference and your responsibilities

???Data transferred via WLAN can be stolen, so avoid transferring sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.

???The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency ordinances.

Health and safety information

Bluetooth precautions

???The manufacturer is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature.

???Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.

???Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

???Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). The manufacturer is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.

???Do not connect to Bluetooth speaker, headphones, or other accessories.

Precautions when using the camera

???Do not expose the camera to water.

???Avoid removing or changing the lens in dusty areas.

???Ensure that the covers for the battery chamber, memory card, or external connector ports are tightly closed.

???This product is not water or dust proof. Exposure to severe conditions is not recommended. Take care when opening and closing the covers to avoid damaging the rubber seal.

Icons used in this manual

() Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select b Quality (represents select b, and then Quality).

*Annotation

Mode indications

Concepts in Photography

Shooting postures

A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a good photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture can cause the camera to shake. Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for your camera. When shooting with a slow shutter speed, hold your breath to minimize body movement.

Holding the camera

Hold the camera with your right hand and place your right index finger on the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support.

Standing photography

Compose your shot, stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your elbows pointed down.

Concepts in Photography

Aperture

The aperture is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close to let light through the aperture and into the camera. The size of the aperture is related to the amount of light: a larger aperture allows more light and a smaller aperture allows less light.

Aperture sizes

The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an ???F-number???. The f-number represents 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 greater the size of the aperture.

The size of the aperture opening is defined as the Exposure Value (EV). Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of light doubles. Decreasing the Exposure Value (-1 EV) means the amount of light halves. You can also use the exposure compensation feature to fine-tune the amount of light by subdividing exposure values into 1/2, 1/3 EV, and so on.

Exposure Value Steps

Concepts in Photography

Aperture value and the depth of field

You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by changing the size of the aperture. A large aperture gives your photos a shallow depth of field (DOF). Objects immediately in front of or behind your subject will be blurred, while the subject will be in focus. A small aperture gives your photos a deep depth of field. Objects far in front or far behind your subject and your subject will be in focus.

The aperture housing contains several blades. These blades move together and control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture. The number of blades also affects the shape of light when shooting night scenes. If an aperture has an even number of blades, light divides into an equal number of sections. If the number of blades is odd, the number of sections is double the number of blades.

For example, an aperture with 8 blades divides light into 8 sections and an aperture with 7 blades into 14 sections.

Concepts in Photography

Shutter speed

Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter. It controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor.

Shutter speeds are measured in seconds and parts of a second. On many cameras, the shutter speeds are approximately halved with each succeeding setting - 1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, 1/15 s, etc. Like successive aperture settings, each successive shutter speed setting lets in about half the amount of light. Consequently, each successive shutter speed setting equals an EV (Exposure Value) change of about 1 EV.

Therefore, the faster the shutter speed, the less light will be let in. Likewise, the slower the shutter speed, the more light will be let in.

A slow shutter speed allows more light into the camera to make photos brighter. However, because the shutter is open longer, moving subjects appear blurred. A fast shutter speed allows less light in to make photos darker. However, because the shutter is open for a shorter time, moving subjects look sharper and more focused.

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 represent the sensitivity of the digital mechanism that captures the image.

ISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles. For example, an

ISO 200 setting is capable of capturing images at twice the speed of an ISO 100 setting. However, higher ISO settings can result in ???noise??????small specks, spots, and other phenomena in a photo that give the shot a noisy or dirty appearance. As a general rule, it is best to use a low ISO setting to prevent noise in your photos, unless you are shooting in darkened environments or at night.

Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity

Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive to light, you need more light to have an optimal exposure. When using a low ISO sensitivity, open the aperture more or reduce the shutter speed to allow more light to enter the camera. For example, on a sunny day when light is abundant, a low ISO sensitivity does not require a slow shutter speed. However, in a dark place or at night, a low ISO sensitivity will result in a blurry photo. Therefore, it is recommended to increase the ISO sensitivity by a moderate amount.

Concepts in Photography

How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposure

The aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity are closely interconnected in photography. The aperture setting controls the opening that regulates the light that enters the camera, while the shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to enter. ISO sensitivity determines the speed at which the film reacts to light. Together, these three aspects are described as the triangle of exposure.

A change in shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity can be offset by adjustments to the others to maintain the amount of light. The results, however, change according to the settings. For example, shutter speed is useful in expressing movement, aperture can control the depth of field, and ISO sensitivity can control the graininess of a photo.

Shutter speed

Fast speed = less light Slow speed = more light

Fast = still

Slow = blurry

High sensitivity

Wide = shallow depth of field

Narrow = deep depth of field

ISO sensitivity

= more sensitive to light Low sensitivity

= less sensitive to light

High = more grainy

Low = less grainy

Concepts in Photography

Depth of field

The depth of field (DOF) is the focused area around the subject.

In general, the DOF can be shallow or deep. In photos with a shallow DOF, the subject is sharply focused, the background is blurred and the subject stands out. In contrast, photos with a deep DOF have all the elements of the photo in sharp focus.

You can create a photo with a shallow DOF by using a telescopic lens or by selecting a low aperture value. You can create a photo with a deep DOF by using a wide angle lens or by selecting a high aperture value.

What controls out-of-focus effects?

DOF depends on the aperture value

A low aperture value indicates that the aperture has a wide opening. The wider the aperture, the shallower the DOF becomes. Conversely, a high aperture value indicates that the aperture has a narrow opening. The narrower the aperture, the deeper the DOF becomes.

Concepts in Photography

DOF depends on focal length

The longer the focal length, the shallower the DOF. A telescopic lens with a longer focal length will capture a photo with a shallow DOF better than a lens with a shorter focal length.

A photo captured with an 16 mm wide-angle lens

A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens

DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera

The shorter the distance between the subject and the camera, the shallower the DOF is. Therefore, taking a photo close to a subject generally results in a photo with a shallow DOF.

A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens

A photo captured close to the subject

Concepts in Photography

DOF preview

You can press the Preview button to get an idea of what your shot will look like before shooting. The camera adjusts the aperture to the predefined settings and shows the results on the screen. Set the function of the Preview button to Optical Preview. (p. 189)

Composition

The way that objects are arranged in a photo is referred to as its composition. A good composition emphasizes the photo???s subjects by drawing attention to them and by balancing them with the other elements in the photo.

Following the rule of thirds is one method that usually results in good compositions.

Rule of Thirds

To use the rule of thirds, divide the image into a 3x3 pattern of equal rectangles.

To compose photos that best emphasize the subject, make sure the subject is located at one of the corners of the center rectangle.

Subject 2

Subject 1

Subject 2

Subject 1

Concepts in Photography

Flash

Light is one of the most important components in photography. However, you will not always have enough of light in all situations. Making use of a flash allows you to compensate for the lack of light and create a variety of effects.

The flash, also known as a strobe or speed light, provides adequate exposure in low-light conditions. It is also useful in light-abundant situations. For example, you can use the flash to provide light when a subject is in shadow or use it to capture clearly both the subject and the background under backlit conditions.

Flash guide number

The model number of a flash refers to the flash???s power, and the maximum amount of light created is represented by a value known as the ???guide number???. A flash with a higher guide number emits a larger amount

of light than a flash with a lower guide number. The guide number is calculated by multiplying the distance from the flash to the subject by the aperture value when the ISO sensitivity is set to 100.

Guide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value

Aperture value = Guide number/Flash to Subject Distance

Flash to Subject Distance = Guide number/Aperture value

If you know the flash???s guide number, you can estimate an appropriate flash-to-subject distance when setting the flash manually. For example, if a flash has a guide number of GN 20 and is 4 meters away from the subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0.

My Camera

Camera layout

5 6 7 8 9

18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10

No. Name

1Video recording button

EV button

2Press and hold the button, and then scroll command dial 2 to adjust the exposure value. (p. 126)

Command dial 1

???In the Menu screen: Move to a desired menu item.

???In the Smart panel: Adjust a selected option.

???In Shooting mode: Adjust shutter

3speed, aperture value, Program Shift settings, exposure value, or ISO sensitivity in some shooting modes or change the size of a focus area. (p. 187)

???In Playback mode: View thumbnails or enlarge or reduce a photo. Open or close a photo bundle in Playback mode. Scan backward or forward a video.

4AF-assist light/Timer lamp

5Built-in flash (p. 117)

6Hot-shoe cover

No. Name

7Hot-shoe

8Microphone

9Flash pop-up button (p. 117)

10Lens release button Lens contacts

11* Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the

lens contacts.

My Camera > Camera layout

No. Name

1Drive dial (p. 110)

2ISO button

3AF mode button

4Metering button

5WB button

6Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment dial

7If the image is not clear through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial to improve the image.

Mode dial

???t: Auto mode (p. 70)

???P: Program mode (p. 72)

???A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 74)

8??? S: Shutter Priority mode (p. 75)

???M: Manual mode (p. 76)

???T: Custom1 mode (p. 77)

???U: Custom2 mode (p. 77)

???s: Smart mode (p. 79)

No. Name

Mode dial lock button

9Press the lock button to lock the mode dial to prevent it from rotating unintentionally.

1 2 3 4 5

6

7

8

12 11 10 9

No. Name

AF start button

???When capturing a photo: Press and hold this button to measure the

brightness of the focus area, set the

1 optimum exposure value, and lock the focus.

???When recording a video: Switch between AF and MF.

Command dial 2

??? In the Menu screen: Move to a desired

2menu item.

???In the Smart panel: Move to a desired option.

No. Name

???In Shooting mode: Adjust shutter speed, aperture value, Program Shift settings, exposure value, or ISO sensitivity in some shooting modes or

2move the focus area. (p. 187)

???In Playback mode: View previous or next file. Scan backward or forward in a video.

Status display window illumination

3button

Illuminate the status display window.

Status display window

4View the current AF mode, metering option, battery life, White Balance option, or ISO sensitivity. (p. 56)

AEL button (p. 128)

??? In Shooting mode: Lock the adjusted

5exposure value or focus.

???In Playback mode: Protect the selected file.

Status lamp

Indicate the status of the camera.

???Blinking: When saving a photo, shooting a video, sending data to a

6computer, connecting to WLAN, or sending a photo.

???Steady: When there is no data transfer, when data transfer to a computer is complete, or charging the battery.

No. Name

fbutton

??? When capturing a photo: Access the

7Smart panel to fine-tune settings.

???When recording a video: Switch between Single AF and Continuous AF.

Delete button

???In Playback mode: Delete files.

???In Shooting mode: Set the shooting 9 speed when Continuous High is

selected, set the timer details when Timer is selected, or select a bracketing method when using Bracket. (p. 189)

My Camera > Camera layout

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

No. Name

1Eyelet for camera strap

4HDMI port

USB and shutter release port

5Connect the camera to a computer or shutter release. Use a shutter release cable with a tripod to minimize camera movement.

6Internal antenna

* Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using a wireless network.

7NFC tag

My Camera > Camera layout

5

4

3

2 1

No. Name

Vertical grip connector (cover)

3Connect the vertical grip (optional) to capture portraits conveniently and extend battery life.

* When connecting to a vertical grip, remove the vertical grip connector cover and store it in the slot on the vertical grip.

4Tripod mount

Touch screen (main display)

5??? To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. (p. 15)

??? Touch the screen to select a menu or an option. (p. 44)

Using the EVF button

Press [E] repeatedly to set how the main display and viewfinder function.

* Default

Option Description

EVF : Auto*

Set the proximity sensor to automatically select the main display or viewfinder.

???Wi-Fi functions, slideshow functions, interval shots playback, and Manage Custom Mode - Edit Image functions are not available when you use the viewfinder.

???The camera does not automatically select the main display or viewfinder when you record or play videos. For example, if you start recording or playing a video while looking through the viewfinder, the main display will not be available during recording or playback.

Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.

Inserting a memory card

Removing the battery and memory card

Slide the lock down to release the battery.

Battery lock

Rechargeable battery

Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.

Memory card

Using the memory card adapter

To use micro memory cards with this product, a PC, or a memory card reader, insert the card into an adapter.

While the status lamp of the camera is blinking, do not remove the memory card or battery. Doing so may damage the data stored on the memory card or your camera.

Charging the battery

Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter.

Status lamp

??? Red light on: Charging

??? Green light on: Fully charged

??? Red light blinking: Charging error

???Charge the battery while the camera is turned off.

???Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you use another AC adapter, the camera battery may not charge or work properly.

???When using a USB 3.0 cable (optional), connect the USB cable as shown in the illustration.

My Camera

Performing the initial setup

When you turn on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. The language is preset for the country or region where the camera is sold. You can change the language as desired. You can also select an item by touching it on the screen.

1Press [h] to select Time Zone, and then press [o].

2Press [D/h] to select a time zone, and then press [o].

Menu Back

Time Zone

[GMT +00:00] London

[GMT -01:00] Cape Verde

[GMT -02:00] Mid-Atlantic

[GMT -03:00] Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo

[GMT -03:30] Newfoundland

3Press [h] to select Date Settings, and then press [o].

4Press [e/e] to select an item (Year/Month/Day).

5 Press [D/h] to set the option, and then press [o].

??? The screen may differ depending on the language you selected.

6Press [h] to select Time Settings, and then press [o].

7Press [e/e] to select an item (Hour/Minute/Summer time).

8Press [D/h] to set the option, and then press [o].

My Camera > Performing the initial setup

9Press [h] to select Date Type, and then press [o].

10Press [D/h] to select a date type, and then press [o].

Date Type

Date Settingss

YYYY/MM/DD

Time Settingss

MM/DD/YYYY

Date Type DD/MM/YYYY

11 Press [h] to select Time Type, and then press [o].

12 Press [D/h] to select a time type, and then press [o].

13 Press [m] to finish the initial setup.

My Camera

Selecting functions (options)

Using buttons and dials

Use one of the following methods to select an option:

???Scroll command dial 1, and then press [o].

???Scroll command dial 2, and then press [o].

???Rotate the navigation button, and then press [o].

???Press [D/h/e/e], and then press [o].

Using custom buttons and dials

Assign various buttons and dials to launch your favorite functions. Functions can be assigned to the following buttons and dials: preview button, AEL button, AF start button, navigation button (custom wheel), delete button, command dials 1 and 2, video recording button, and MOBILE button.

For example, to assign Flash, ISO, and Metering to the navigation button, follow the steps below.

3Select a function.

???You can change the assigned functions of each button to a desired

Selecting by touch

4Press [m] to move to the previous screen.

5Set shooting options by using the custom buttons, and then capture a photo.

Dragging: Touch and hold an area on the screen, and then drag your finger.

Touching: Touch an icon to select a menu or an option.

Flicking: Gently flick your finger across the screen.

My Camera > Selecting functions (options)

???When you touch or drag the screen, discolorations may occur. This is not a malfunction, but a characteristic of the touch screen. Touch or drag lightly to minimize the discolorations.

???The touch screen may not work properly if you use the camera in extremely humid environments.

???The touch screen may not work properly if you apply screen protection film or other accessories to the screen.

???Depending on the viewing angle, the screen may appear dim. Adjust the brightness or viewing angle to improve the resolution.

Using m

E.g. Selecting the photo size in Pmode

1Rotate the mode dial to P.

2Press [m] or touch.

3Scroll command dial 1 or press [D/h] to move to b, and then press [o].

???You can also touch bon the screen.

4Rotate the navigation button or press [D/h] to move to Photo Size, and then press [o].

???You can also drag the option list, and then touch an option.

Menu Back

Photo Size

Quality

ISO

ISO Customizing

Minimum Shutter Speed

5Rotate the navigation button or press [D/h] to move to an option, and then press [o].

???You can also drag the option list, and then touch an option.

???Press [m] or touch Back to go back to the previous menu.

Menu Back

6 Press [m] or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode.

You can press [m] or touch on the screen to change shooting options even in Video recording standby mode.

Using the smart panel

Exposure, ISO, and White Balance.

E.g. Adjust the exposure value in Pmode

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.

Select an option.

0.0

AWB

Adjust an option value.

1Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M.

2Press [i-Function] on the lens to select a setting.

??? To select items to appear, select [m] d iFn Customizing an item.

???You can also press [i-Function], and then press [D/h] or drag the screen to select a setting.

3

4

Adjust the focus ring to select an option.

???You can also scroll command dial 2 or rotate the navigation button or drag the screen to select an option.

Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

Available options

???This function is not available when you attach a 3D lens and set 3D Auto Mode in 3D mode.

???intelli-Zoom is not available when you capture photos in the RAW file format.

???intelli-Zoom is deactivated when you continuously capture photos.

???intelli-Zoom is deactivated when you record videos by pressing the video recording button.

My Camera

Display icons

* This icon appears when 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. Shooting options

Icon Description

White Balance (p. 94)

White Balance micro adjustment

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) (p. 109)

intelli-zoom on

intelli-zoom ratio

Dynamic Range (p. 125)

Headset connected

Photo size

RAW file

Drive mode

Flash (p. 116)

Flash intensity adjustment

Metering (p. 122)

AF mode (p. 98)

Focus area

Face detection

Change Smart mode*

Save a custom mode

Quick Transfer (p. 161)

Touch AF options

Shooting options

Smart panel

* This icon appears only when you select Smart mode.

The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.

IconDescription

Zoom indicator*

Exposure value

ISO sensitivity (p. 91)

Video sound level

* This icon appears when you attach the Power Zoom lens.

My Camera > Display icons

2. Shooting options

7

Icon Description

Video size

AF mode (p. 98)

Metering (p. 122)

External microphone is connected

White Balance (p. 94)

White Balance micro adjustment

Icon Description

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) (p. 109)

Fader (p. 136)

Fast / Slow Movie (p. 133)

Voice recording off (p. 136)

Zoom button*

* This icon appears when you attach the Power Zoom lens.

The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.

About the level gauge

The level gauge helps you align the camera with the horizontal and vertical lines on the display. If the level gauge is not level, calibrate the level gauge using the Horizontal Calibration function. (p. 192)

Vertical

Horizontal

My Camera > Display icons

In Playback mode

Viewing photos

Mode

F No

Shutter

ISO

Metering

Flash

Focal Length

White Balance

EV

Photo Size

Folder number-File number

Date & Time

Color Space

Information

Icon Description

View image thumbnails. (Touch)

Current file/The total number of files

Notification panel bar (Touch)

Send photos via email. (Touch)

Share files with other devices. (Touch)

mPlayback/Editing/Setting menu (Touch) RAW file

3D file Protected file

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No. Description

1Captured photo

2RGB histogram (p. 127)

Shooting mode, Metering, Flash,

White Balance, Aperture value,

3Shutter speed, ISO, Focal length, Exposure value, Photo size, Folder number-File number, Date

Playing videos

Icon Description

Playback speed

Current playback time

Video length

Fast / Slow Movie

View previous file/Scan backward. (Each time you touch the scan backward icon, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.)

Pause or resume playback.

View next file/Scan forward. (Each time you touch the scan forward icon, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.)

Adjust the volume or mute the sound.

Changing the information displayed

Press [D] repeatedly to change the display type.

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Viewing the status display window

View basic shooting information, such as AF mode, metering option, and battery life on the status display window without having to view the display. Press [O] to illuminate the status display window.

No. Description

1Metering (p. 122)

2AF mode (p. 98)

3White Balance (p. 94)

4ISO sensitivity (p. 91)

5Shutter speed

6Aperture value

No. Description

7Exposure adjustment value

8Available number of photos

9Battery life

10 RAW file

Connecting to a computer

When connected to a computer via USB cable

Charging batteries

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Lenses

You 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 preferences.

Lens layout

SAMSUNG 16-50mm F2-2.8 S ED OIS lens (example)

No. Description

1Lens hood mount index

2Lens

3OIS switch

4AF/MF switch (p. 98)

5i-Function button (p. 48)

6Zoom ring

7Lens mount index

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9

7

8Focus ring (p. 106)

9Lens contacts*

* Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the lens contacts.

When not using the lens, attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect

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the lens from dust and scratches.

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SAMSUNG 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens (example)

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No. Description

1Lens mount index

2Zoom lock switch

3Lens

4Focus ring (p. 106)

5i-Function button (p. 48)

6Zoom ring

7Lens contacts*

* Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the lens contacts.

Locking or unlocking the lens

To lock the lens, slide and hold the zoom lock switch away from the camera body, and then rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration.

No. Description

7Zoom ring

8Tripod ring

9Lens mount index

2 Set a focus range.

Current focus distance

Scroll command dial 2 to adjust the focus range.

Focus range

Scroll command dial 1 to adjust the focus range.

Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function

You can adjust the focus quickly and precisely by setting the range for the focus distance.

1 Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to SET.

Rotate the navigation button to adjust focus range.

The illustration above may differ from the actual screen on your camera.

3Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to CUSTOM and capture a photo.

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Lens markings

Find out what the numbers on the lens signify.

SAMSUNG 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example)

No. Description

Aperture value

1A range of supported aperture values. For example, 1:3.5???6.3 means the aperture range is 3.5 to 6.3.

Focal length

ED

3ED stands for Extra-low Dispersion. Extra-low dispersion glass is effective in minimizing chromatic aberration (a distortion that occurs when a lens fails to focus all colors to the same convergence point).

OIS (p. 109)

4Optical Image Stabilization. Lenses with this feature can detect camera shake and effectively cancel out the movement inside the camera.

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5The lens diameter. When you attach a filter to the lens, make sure that the diameters of the lens and the filter are the same.

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Accessories

You can use an external flash that can help you capture better photos.

You can use the vertical grip to conveniently capture photos in portrait orientation. Also, the external battery capability provides more shooting time.

You can use the battery charger to charge the battery.

???The illustrations may differ from the actual items.

???You can purchase Samsung-approved accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for damage caused by using another manufacturer???s accessories.

External flash layout

SEF-580A (example) (optional)

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No. Description

1Flash head

2Reflector card

3Wide-angle panel

4Lamp

5AF-assist light

6Hot-shoe fastening dial

7Hot-shoe connection

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6 4 7

No. Description

1Flash head angles

7Light sensor for wireless remote flash

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2

No. Description

1USB port

2Battery chamber cover

My Camera > Accessories

Connecting the external flash

1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera.

2 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe.

3Rotate the hot-shoe fastening dial as shown in the illustration to lock the flash into place.

4Slide the power switch towards ON to turn on the flash.

???You can capture a photo with a flash that is not fully charged, but it is recommended to use a fully charged flash.

???The available options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

???There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time.

???For more details about optional flashes, refer to the user manual for the flash.

Use only Samsung-approved flashes. Using incompatible flashes may damage your camera.

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Vertical grip layout

ED-VGNX01 (example) (optional)

No. Description

1Mounting screw

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4

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Inserting the battery

1Flip down the battery compartment locking lever and turn it as shown in the illustration, and then remove the battery compartment.

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2Insert a battery into the battery compartment.

???Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing up as shown in the illustration.

3Insert the battery compartment into the vertical grip and then close the battery chamber locking lever as shown in the illustration.

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Attaching to the camera

1 Open the electrical connection cover.

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2Align the electrical contacts, the mounting screw, and the camera guide pin with the bottom of the camera.

3Lock the vertical grip in place by turning the vertical grip locking dial to LOCK.

Before attaching the camera to the vertical grip, turn the camera off. The camera may not operate properly if you attach it while it is turned on.

???Do not expose the device to water.

???Avoid removing or changing the device in dusty areas.

???This product is not water or dust proof. Exposure to severe conditions is not recommended.

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Battery charger

ED-BC4NX03 (example) (optional)

Status lamp

???Red light on: Charging

???Green light on: Fully charged

??? Orange light blinking or on/lamp off: Error

Charging the battery

1 Insert battery. ( )

My Camera

Shooting modes

Two simple shooting modes???Auto and Smart mode???help you capture photos with numerous automatic settings. Additional modes allow for greater customization of settings.

tAuto mode

In Auto mode, the camera recognizes surrounding conditions and automatically adjusts factors that contribute to exposure, including shutter speed, aperture value, metering, White Balance, and exposure compensation. As the camera controls most of the functions, some shooting functions are limited. This mode is useful for capturing quick snapshots with the least amount of adjustment.

Icon Description

tAuto mode (p. 70)

PProgram mode (p. 72)

AAperture Priority mode (p. 74)

SShutter Priority mode (p. 75)

MManual mode (p. 76)

TCustom1 mode (p. 77)

UCustom2 mode (p. 77)

sSmart mode (p. 79)

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Rotate the mode dial to t.

Align your subject in the frame.

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3Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

???The camera selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears on the screen.

Recognizable scenes

Icon Description

Landscapes

Scenes with bright white backgrounds

Landscapes at night

Portraits at night

Landscapes with backlighting

Portraits with backlighting

Portraits

Close-up photos of objects

Close-up photos of text

Icon Description

Sunsets

Indoors, dark

Partially lit

Close-up with spot lighting

Portraits with spot lighting

Blue skies

Forested areas typically consist of green-colored subjects

Close-up photos of colorful subjects

Camera is stabilized on a tripod and the subject is not moving for a certain period of time. (when shooting in the dark)

Actively moving subjects

4Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

???The camera may select different scenes and adjust settings differently, even when you aim at the same subject. Scene selection depends on external factors, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject.

???If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for the Auto mode.

???Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject???s position or lighting.

??? Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the tripod mode ( ) if the subject is moving.

???The camera consumes more battery power, because it changes settings often to select appropriate scenes.

PProgram 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.

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Rotate the mode dial to P.

Set the desired options.

Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

Program Shift

The Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value while the camera maintains the same exposure. When you scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to the left, the shutter speed decreases and the aperture value increases. When you scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to the right, the shutter speed increases and the aperture value decreases.

Minimum shutter speed

Set the shutter speed not to be slower than the selected speed. However, if an optimal exposure value cannot be achieved because the ISO sensitivity reached the maximum ISO value that is set by Auto ISO Range, shutter speed may be slower than the selected minimum shutter speed.

???If you select Auto (link to focal length), the camera will automatically set a minimum shutter speed based on the lens??? focal length. Scroll to Auto (link to focal length), and then press [e] (right) to decrease or increase the minimum shutter speed.

???This feature is available only when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto.

???This feature is available only in Program or Aperture Priority mode.

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AAperture Priority mode

In Aperture Priority mode, the camera automatically calculates shutter speed according to the aperture value you choose.

You can adjust the depth of field (DOF) by changing the aperture value. This mode is useful for taking portraits, flowers, or landscape shots.

1Rotate the mode dial to A.

2Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to adjust the aperture value.

???You can also set other functions and set the direction of operation for command dials 1 and 2. (p. 187)

???You can also adjust the aperture value by pressing [f], moving to the aperture value, and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging your finger on the screen.

3Set the desired options.

4Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

???In low-light settings, you may need to increase the ISO sensitivity to prevent blurred photos.

??? To set the minimum shutter speed, in Shooting mode, press [m] b

Minimum Shutter Speed an option.

SShutter Priority mode

In Shutter Priority mode, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture value according to the shutter speed you choose. This mode is useful for capturing photos of fast-moving subjects or for creating tracer effects in a photo.

For example, set the shutter speed to over 1/500 s to freeze the subject. To make the subject appear blurred set the shutter speed to below 1/30 s.

1Rotate the mode dial to S.

2Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to adjust the shutter speed.

???You can also set other functions and set the direction of operation for command dials 1 and 2. (p. 187)

???You can also adjust the shutter speed by pressing [f], moving to the shutter speed, and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging your finger on the screen.

3Set the desired options.

4Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

To compensate for the reduced amount of light allowed by fast shutter speeds, open the aperture and let in more light. If your photos are still too dark, increase the ISO value.

MManual mode

Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. In this mode, you can fully control the exposure of your photos.

This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments, such as a studio, or when it is necessary to fine-tune camera settings. The Manual mode is also recommended for shooting night scenes or fireworks.

1Rotate the mode dial to M.

2Scroll command dials 1 and 2 to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value, respectively.

???You can also set other functions and set the direction of operation for command dials 1 and 2. (p. 187)

???You can also adjust the shutter speed or the aperture value by pressing [f], moving to the shutter speed or the aperture value, and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging your finger on the screen.

3Set the desired options.

4Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

Using the Bulb function

Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky. While you press and hold [Shutter], the shutter remains open so you can create moving light effects. To close the shutter, release [Shutter].

???If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time, image noise may increase.

???Drive options, flash, and One touch shot cannot be used with the Bulb function.

???The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode.

???Use a tripod and shutter release to prevent your camera from shaking.

???The longer you open the shutter, the longer it takes to save a photo. Do not turn the camera off while the camera saves a photo.

???To use this function for an extended period, make sure the battery is fully charged.

TUCustom mode

Custom mode lets you create your own shooting modes by customizing options and saving them. Save frequently used option settings as a named Custom Mode, and then use it as your own shooting mode customized for the shooting environment. Use custom mode when you capture photos in various environments, you have preferred shooting settings, or you frequently use preset options in certain conditions.

Saving custom modes

1Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, T, or U.

2Set shooting options.

3 Press [m], and then select d Manage Custom Mode

Save.

???You can also save a custom mode by pressing [f], and then touching .

4Verify the shooting options, and then select Save or Save as.

5Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name for the mode. (p. 167)

6Press [o] to save the mode name.

7Capture a representative photo for the mode to save.

8Select Save.

You can save up to 40 custom modes.

My Camera > Shooting modes

Downloading custom modes

You can download various shooting settings (film) to a smart phone and share them with the camera.

1Connect the camera and a smart phone via Bluetooth.

2On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager.

3Select Pro Suggest Market.

4Download a desired film.

???Downloaded films are saved to the camera as custom modes.

???The custom mode saved on the camera is automatically shared to a smart phone when the camera and a smart phone are connected.

???Some of the shooting settings (film) may not be supported on the camera.

Selecting custom modes

???If there are no custom modes saved, you can select a shooting mode from a pop-up window on the camera, set shooting options, and then save new custom modes.

???To delete all the saved custom modes, select Delete All, and then select Yes when the pop-up message appears.

3 Select a mode to delete, and then press [n].

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sSmart mode

In Smart mode, you can capture photos with preset parameters when shooting specific scenes, conditions, or effects.

1Rotate the mode dial to s.

2Select a scene.

Beauty Face

Drag to navigate options.

Switch to the grid view.

Switch to the list view.

In Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. Panorama mode captures and combines a series of photos to create a panoramic image.

1Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama.

2Press and hold [Shutter] to start shooting.

3With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction you selected.

???An arrow pointing in the direction of motion is displayed, and the entire shooting image is displayed in the preview box.

???When the scenes are aligned, the camera captures the next photo automatically.

???The camera will automatically save the shots into one photo.

???If you release [Shutter] while shooting, the panoramic shooting stops and photos that have been captured are saved.

???The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured.

???In Panorama mode, some shooting options are not available.

???The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting composition or the subject???s movement.

???In Panorama mode, if you stop moving the camera when the end of the scene appears in the camera???s screen or viewfinder, the camera may not capture the entire scene, in order to improve the photo quality. To capture the entire scene, move your camera slightly beyond the point where you want the scene to end.

???For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the following:

-moving the camera too quickly or too slowly

-moving the camera too little to capture the next image

-moving the camera at irregular speeds

-shaking the camera

-shooting in dark places

-capturing moving subjects nearby

-shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing

???Photos taken are automatically saved, and shooting is stopped under the following conditions:

-If you change the shooting direction while shooting.

-If you move the camera too rapidly.

-If you do not move the camera.

Using the Samsung Auto Shot mode

In Samsung Auto Shot, you can capture action photos, such as someone hitting a baseball, a jumpshot, or when the subject passes a preset point.

1Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Samsung Auto Shot.

2Touch , , or , and then select Baseball, Jump Shot, or

Trap Shot.

3Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.

???The camera takes photos continuously when it detects the subject's movement.

???Press [m] to stop capturing.

???Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

???In dark environments, the camera may not capture the movements of subjects properly.

???You can only select a 3:2 photo size.

When Jump Shot is selected

Focus on the subject and start capturing. The camera automatically takes the photo when it detects the jumping subject at its highest point. You can also select and focus on an area that you touch on the screen.

???The camera may take the photo using the person jumping highest as a reference when many people are jumping.

???The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions:

-The height of the subject is less than 50 % of the angle of view from the vertical reference.

-The jumping action is not sufficiently distinct to be recognized by the camera.

When Baseball is selected

The camera automatically takes the photo when it detects a ball at the estimated hitting point that you set.

To position the vertical line on the hitting point, drag the vertical line on the screen, scroll command dial 1 or 2, or rotate the navigation button.

To change the location of the batter and the ball, tap and drag the vertical line to the batter???s location facing the pitcher. You cannot drag the line into the opaque area on the screen.

???The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions:

-When shooting outside of a ?? 20?? angle of view from a batter???s side (in the direction of a ball???s path).

-When the estimated hitting point is outside of the selectable area.

-If there is a net or fence between you and the subject.

???The camera may take a photo even when it does not detect a ball, such as when the subject is backlit, when you take photos indoors, or when you take photos without using a tripod.

When Trap Shot is selected

The camera takes photos continuously when it detects the subject moving in the direction of the arrow at the line that you set.

To position the vertical line on the screen, drag the arrow icon on the vertical line to the desired point, and scroll command dial 1 or 2, or rotate the navigation button.

You can also touch the area on the screen where the subject is expected to pass through or manually adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring after half-pressing [Shutter].

???When you select Trap Shot, the Direct Manual Focus (DMF) function is automatically set.

???When you select Trap Shot, the AF mode is set to Single AF and the AF area is set to Selection AF.

???The area where the subject is expected to pass through must be in focus.

???You cannot drag the line into the opaque area of the screen.

???Subjects that are moving in the same direction may not be detected properly depending on the angle of view or the size of the subjects.

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Recording a video

In Shooting mode, you can record UHD videos (up to 4096X2160) by pressing (Video recording). (p. 205) The camera saves video in HEVC format. To view HEVC files, you must have a device or program with HEVC codecs installed. Sound is recorded via the camera???s microphone. (If you attach an external microphone, the sound will be recorded via the external microphone.) You can set the mic level by touching 7 when recording a video.

You can set the exposure by adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed for the mode you selected. When you use a lens that does not have an AF/MF switch while recording a video, press [F] to select a desired AF mode. If the lens has an AF/MF switch, set the switch according to the selected focus mode. Set the switch to AF when you select Single AF or Continuous AF. Set the switch to MF when you select Manual Focus.

Press the AF start button to switch between AF and MF and press [f] to switch between Single AF and Continuous AF while recording a video. Press the AEL button to use the focus lock function (when the AFL function is assigned to the AEL button).

Select Fader to fade a scene in or out. You can also select Voice, Wind Cut, or other options. (p. 136)

While recording a video, touch to select a touch AF option. If you select Touch AF, you can hold the camera???s focus on a subject by touching the subject on the screen. If you select Tracking AF, the focus tracks and automatically focuses on your subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the picture composition.

1Set the desired options.

???If [e/h/e] is set to Movie STBY, press [e/h/e] to enter the Video recording standby mode.

2Press (Video recording) to start recording.

???Video recording may not be supported depending on the selected shooting options.

3Press (Video recording) again to stop.

???High-efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) is the latest video encoding format established in 2013 collaboratively by ISO-IEC and ITU-T. Because this format uses a high compression rate, more data can be saved in less memory space. Depending on your computer???s specifications and interface, files may not play at full resolution due to the high compression rate on some computers. To view the file in HEVC format, you need a device or program that installed HEVC codecs.

???If you have the image stabilizer option on when shooting a movie, the camera may record the sound of the image stabilizer working.

???When recording a video, the camera may record the sounds of the zoom or other lens adjustments.

???When using an optional video lens, the autofocus noise is not recorded.

???If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie, the recording will be interrupted. Do not change the lens while recording.

???If you attach an external microphone while recording, sound will be recorded via the external microphone. If you remove the external microphone while recording, sound will be recorded via the camera???s microphone.

???You can set the ISO sensitivity up to ISO 6400 when recording a video.

My Camera > Shooting modes

3D mode

You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens.

SAMSUNG 45mm F1.8 [T6] 2D/3D lens (example)

Set the 2D/3D switch on the lens to 3D, and then capture a photo or video 5 to 16.25 ft. (1.5???5 m) away from the subject.

???3D mode is always on, regardless of the mode dial of the camera.

???To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options automatically depending on shooting conditions in 3D mode, press

[m] b 3D Auto Mode On.

???Available shooting options differ compared to other shooting modes.

???You can select either 5.9M (3232X1824) or 2.1M (1920X1080) photo size.

???The video resolution is set to 1920X1080.

???Videos recorded in 3D may be dark or playback may be jittery.

???Shooting in low temperatures may result in color distortion in images and may consume more battery power.

???You may not be able to shoot properly in conditions below 8.5 LV/900 lux. For best results, capture photos in places with sufficient light.

???When you photograph objects that contain polarizing material, such as a display, sunglasses, or a polarizing filter, or use polarizing material with your lens, the images may appear dark or the 3D effect may not be applied properly.

???Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

???If you rotate or tilt the camera vertically while shooting, the 3D effect may not be applied properly. Capture images with the camera in the normal position.

???If you shoot in fluorescent lighting or capture images displayed by projectors or TVs, the images may appear black due to the flicker effect.

???In 3D mode, the Enlarge x8 option of MF Assist may not be available.

???The camera???s display shows 3D videos only in 2D.

???Photos captured with the 3D function are saved in JPEG (2D) and MPO (3D) formats. On your camera???s display, you can view only JPEG files.

???To view 3D files, connect your camera to a 3D TV or 3D monitor with an optional HDMI cable. While viewing, wear proper 3D glasses.

???You cannot use the flash in 3D mode.

Available functions by shooting mode

For details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2.

You can press shortcut buttons to access selected functions as noted.

* Some functions are limited in these modes.

Photo size

As you increase the resolution, 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 resolution, 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.

* Default

To set the size,

In Shooting mode, press [m] b Photo Size an option.

Quality

The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format.

Photos captured by a camera are often converted to the JPEG format and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting. RAW files are not converted to the JPEG format and are stored in the memory without any changes.

RAW files have the file extension ???SRW???. To adjust and calibrate exposures, White Balances, tones, contrasts, and colors of the RAW files, or to convert them into JPEG or TIFF format, use the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom program found on the supplied DVD-ROM.

As RAW files are very large, ensure there is enough space on the memory card to save them in this format.

Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.

Shooting Functions

ISO sensitivity

The ISO sensitivity value represents the sensitivity of a 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 capture photos in dim or dark places at faster shutter speeds. However, this may increase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo.

Examples

???You can also set the option by pressing [m] b ISO an option in Shooting mode.

???Increase the ISO value in places where flash use is prohibited. You can capture a clear photo by setting a high ISO value without having to secure more light.

???Use the Noise Reduction function to reduce the visual noise that can appear on photos taken at high ISO values. (p. 182)

???Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

???You can set the ISO sensitivity up to ISO 6400 when recording a video.

ISO Step

You can set the size of ISO sensitivity adjustments to either 1/3 step or 1 step.

Auto ISO Range

You can set the maximum ISO value under which each EV step is chosen when you set the ISO to Auto.

The White Balance function adjusts the color in photos to give them a more natural appearance. You can use this function if color is affected by the type and quality of the light source. For example, fluorescent lamps can give colors in a photo a bluish hue. To offset this effect, select a White Balance option that adjusts the camera???s settings for the light source. You can also adjust the White Balance by manually adjusting the camera???s Color Temperature setting.

In addition, you can also customize the preset White Balance options so that the colors of the photo match the actual scene under mixed lighting conditions.

To set the White

* Default

Icon Description

Fluorescent White: Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp, especially for white fluorescent light.

Fluorescent NW: Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp, especially for white fluorescent light of very white hues.

Fluorescent Daylight: Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp, especially for white fluorescent light of slightly bluish hue.

Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps. Incandescent tungsten bulbs tend to have a reddish hue. This option offsets that effect.

Balance,

In Shooting mode, press [C] an option.

* Default

Flash WB: Select when using a flash.

Custom Set: Use your pre-defined settings. You can manually set the White Balance by pressing [D], and then shooting a white

Icon Description

Auto WB*: Automatically adjust the white balance settings for the light source.

Auto WB+Tungsten: Automatically adjust the white balance settings for the light source except when shooting under incandescent or halogen lamps. This option does not offset the reddish hue of incandescent or tungsten bulbs.

sheet of paper. Fill the spot metering circle with the paper and set the White Balance.

Color Temperature: Manually adjust the color temperature of the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the specific type of light source. You can get a warmer photo with a higher value, and a cooler photo with a lower value. Press [D], and then adjust the color temperature.

Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day. This option results in photos closest to the natural colors of the scene.

Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows. Photos captured on cloudy days tend to be more bluish than on sunny days. This option offsets that effect.

??? You can also set the option by pressing [m] b White Balance an option in Shooting mode.

??? Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.

To set a photo style,

Examples

In Shooting mode, press [m] b Picture Wizard an option.

???You can also adjust the value of the preset style settings. Select a Picture Wizard option, press [D], and then adjust color, saturation, sharpness, contrast, or hue.

???Picture Wizard options cannot be set with Smart Filter options at the same time.

Shooting Functions

Smart Filter

Smart Filter lets you apply special effects to your photos. You can select various filter options to create special effects that are difficult to achieve with normal lenses.

* Default

Option Description

BlueDesaturate all colors but blue.

Yellow Desaturate all colors but yellow.

???You cannot set Smart Filter options and Picture Wizard options at the same time.

???Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

You can select the appropriate focus mode for the subject: Single Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Active Auto Focus, or Manual Focus. The AF function is activated when you press [Shutter] halfway. In the MF mode,

focus mode,

In Shooting mode, press [F] an option.

you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually.

In most cases, you can make the camera focus by selecting Single AF. Fast moving subjects or subjects with small shading differences in the background are difficult to focus. Select an appropriate focusing mode for such instances.

If your lens has an AF/MF switch, you must set the switch according to the selected mode. Set the switch to AF when you select Single AF, Continuous AF, or Active AF. Set the switch to MF when you select Manual Focus.

When your lens has no AF/MF switch, press [F] to select a desired AF mode.

???You can also set the option by pressing [m] b AF Mode an option in Shooting mode.

???The available options may differ depending on the lens in use.

Shooting Functions > AF mode

Single AF

Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press [Shutter] halfway, the focus fixes in the focus area. The area turns green when the focus is achieved.

Continuous AF

While you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera continues to focus automatically. This mode is recommended for shooting action.

???Depending on the type of lens, auto focus results may differ when you continuously capture photos using Continuous AF. Use an optional lens for smooth auto focus operation. Select an optional lenses from the following:

-SAMSUNG 16-50mm F2-2.8 S ED OIS

-SAMSUNG 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS

-NX 50-150mm F2.8 S ED OIS

???When using Continuous AF and Multi AF, press [o] to resize or move the focus area while shooting. Use the navigation button or command dial 2 to move the focus area. Scroll command dial 1 to resize the focus area. When you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera focuses only on the set focus area. The focus area moves with the subject after the focus is set correctly.

Shooting Functions > AF mode

Active AF

While you are pressing [Shutter] halfway, the camera automatically detects the subject???s movements and switches between Single AF and Continuous AF. It fixes the focus on the subject when the subject gets far from the camera (Single AF). It continues to focus automatically when the subject gets closer to the camera (Continuous AF). This mode is recommended for shooting subjects that are moving unpredictably.

This option is not available when recording a video.

Manual focus

You can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the lens. The MF Assist function lets you easily bring a subject into focus. While you are rotating the focus ring, the focus area is magnified. When you use the Focus Peaking function, the color you selected appears on the focused subject. This mode is recommended for shooting a subject similar in color to the background, a night scene, or fireworks.

If you use this function, you cannot set Touch AF, AF Area, and Link AE to AF Point options.

Shooting Functions

AF area

The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area.

Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are multiple subjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. To prevent unwanted subjects from being in focus, change the focus area so that

a desired subject is in focus. You can get a clearer and sharper photo by selecting an appropriate focus area.

???Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.

???When the AF/MF switch is set to MF, you cannot change the AF area from the shooting menu.

???When you use the Face Detection AF option, the camera focuses on the area with the white frame automatically.

???Depending on the Picture Wizard options, Face Detection may not be effective.

???When you set manual focus, Face Detection may not be available.

???Face Detection may not be effective when:

-The subject is far from the camera.

-It is too bright or too dark.

-The subject is not facing the camera.

-The subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask.

-The subject???s facial expression changes drastically.

-The subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable.

Selection AF

You can set the focus on an area you want. Apply an out-of-focus effect to make the subject more distinguishable.

The focus on the photo below was repositioned and resized so that it fits the subject???s face.

To resize or move the focus area, in Shooting mode, press [o]. Use the navigation button or command dial 2 to move the focus area. Scroll command dial 1 to resize the focus area.

Saving Selection AF position

You can set the camera to remember the most recent AF position used by Selection AF and Touch AF before turning the camera off.

Multi AF

The camera displays a green rectangle in places where focus is set correctly. The photo is divided into two or more areas, and the camera obtains focus points of each area. This mode is recommended for taking photos of scenery.

When you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera displays the focus areas as shown in the photo below.

Face Detection AF

The camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to

10 people can be detected. This setting is recommended for shooting a group of people.

When you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera focuses on faces as shown in the photo below. In cases of shooting a group of people, the camera displays the focus on the nearest person???s face or on the face in the center of the screen in white and the rest of the people???s faces in gray.

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 camera beeps faster when your face is in focus and located at the center of the composition.

Shooting Functions

Touch AF

Select or focus on an area that you touch on the screen. Additionally, focus on the subject and capture a photo by touching the screen.

Tracking AF

To set Touch AF,

In Shooting mode, press [m] b Touch AF an option.

Tracking AF allows you to track and automatically focus on your subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition.

Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

Touch AF

Touch AF allows you to select and focus on the focus area that you touch on the screen.

AF Point

The focus area will correspond to the area you touch on the screen and the focus will not be achieved.

White frame: Your camera is tracking the subject.

Green frame: Your subject is in focus when you half-press [Shutter].

Red frame: Your camera failed to focus.

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Shooting Functions > Touch AF

???If you do not select a focus area, the Auto Focus function does not work.

???Tracking a subject may fail when:

-The subject is too small.

-The subject moves irregularly.

-The subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place.

-Colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same.

-The subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds.

-The camera shakes excessively.

-You capture photos continuously.

???When tracking fails, the feature will be reset.

???If the camera fails to track the subject, the focus area will be reset.

???If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to red and the focus will be reset.

???When you select Tracking AF, the AF mode is set to Continuous AF.

One touch shot

You can capture a photo with the touch of your finger. As you touch a subject, the camera focuses on the subject automatically and captures a photo.

Shooting Functions

Focus assist

Use various focus assist functions while focusing the camera automatically or manually. Manual focus assist functions are available only with lenses that support manual focus.

MF Assist

In the manual focus mode, you can enlarge the scene and easily adjust the focus while rotating the focus ring.

* Default

Option Description

Off Do not use the MF Assist function.

The focus area is magnified by 5 times when you rotate the focus ring.

Enlarge x5*

The focus area is magnified by 8 times when you rotate the focus ring.

Enlarge x8

DMF (Direct Manual Focus)

You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring after achieving focus by half-pressing [Shutter].

Setting DMF responsiveness

Set the focus ring???s response when you use the DMF function. If you select High, slight rotations of the focus ring will adjust the focus. If you select Low, longer rotations of the focus ring will adjust the focus.

AF Release Priority

Set to capture a photo when focus is achieved, or to select accuracy priority or shooting speed priority.

Level

Set a sensitivity for detecting the focused subject.

(Off, High, Normal*, Low)

Color

Set a color to appear on the focused subject.

(White*, Red, Green)

To set OIS options,

In Shooting mode, press [m] b OIS (Anti-Shake) an option.

* Default

Icon Description

Off: The OIS function is off.

Mode 1*: The OIS function is applied only when you full or half press [Shutter].

Mode 2: The OIS function is on.

Shooting Functions

Drive (shooting method)

You can set the shooting method, such as Continuous, Timer, or Bracketing.

Select Single to capture one photo at a time. Select Continuous Normal or Continuous High to shoot fast moving subjects. Select AE Bracket,

WB Bracket, P Wiz Bracket, or Depth Bracket to adjust exposure, White Balance, apply picture Wizard effects, or capture photos with different depths of field. You can also select Timer to capture a photo automatically after a specified time.

Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.

Rotate the drive dial to select a shooting method.

When Continuous High is selected (example)

Icon Description

HSingle (p. 111)

iContinuous Normal (p. 111)

WContinuous High (p. 111)

KTimer (p. 112)

LBracketing (p. 112)

Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)

Single

Capture one photo whenever you press [Shutter]. Recommended for general conditions.

To set the shooting

Continuous

Continuously capture photos while you are pressing [Shutter]. If you selected Continuous High, you can capture up to 8, 10, 12, or 15 photos per second.

method,

Rotate the drive dial to H.

??? To set the shooting speed, rotate the drive dial to W, and then press [m]

b Drive Settings Continuous High set the shooting speed.

???The noise reduction function is not available when Continuous High is selected.

???The Tracking AF function is available with this option.

???You can select up to ISO 25600 when using Continuous Normal, or up to ISO 6400 when using Continuous High.

???When you continuously capture photos, for best results set the shutter speed at 1/250 s or higher. If you set the shooting speed at 15 fps in Continuous High, set the shutter speed at 1/500 s or higher.

Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)

Timer

Capture a photo after a specified time. You can also set the shooting interval, number of shots, and shooting time.

To set the shooting

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)

When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 5 consecutive photos: the original and four more with different exposure settings. Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures five photos continuously. You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu.

method,

Rotate the drive dial to K.

Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)

White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)

When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos: the original and two more with different White Balance settings. The original photo is captured when you press [Shutter]. The other two are automatically adjusted according to the White Balance you have set. You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu.

Original

This option cannot be used with the RAW file format. Selecting this option will change the photo quality from RAW to JPEG.

Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)

When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos, each with a different Picture Wizard setting. The camera captures a photo and applies the three Picture Wizard options you have set to the image captured. You can select three different settings in the Bracket Settings menu.

Standard

This option cannot be used with the RAW file format. Selecting this option will change the photo quality from RAW to JPEG.

Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)

Depth Bracketing

When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos, each with a different depth of field by adjusting the aperture value. Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos continuously. You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu.

This feature is available only in Program or Aperture priority mode.

Bracketing settings

You can set up the options for each bracket function.

Shooting Functions

Interval Capture

Set the shooting interval, the number of shots, and shooting start time. Use this function to capture photos at regular intervals during an event, such as a lunar eclipse or a sunrise.

To capture an interval shot,

In Shooting mode, press [m] b Interval Capture set a shooting interval, the number of shots, and shooting start time Start Interval Capture wait for shooting to begin at the time you set. (If you did not set a shooting start time, press [Shutter] to capture the photo.)

???Touch to resume.

???Touch or press [m] to stop capturing.

???Use a shutter release cable with a tripod to minimize camera movement when capturing interval shots.

???Connect the power cable if the shooting interval is long or the number of shots to be taken is high.

???If the shooting interval is set to between one minute and 10 minutes, the camera will enter Display save mode after it starts to capture a photo. If a shooting interval exceeds 10 minutes, the camera will enter Power save mode and turn on and capture a photo automatically at the next interval. Press [Shutter] to cancel Power save mode.

???If the battery or memory card is removed while capturing photos, shooting will stop. Before removing the battery or memory card, interval shooting must be paused and the camera must be turned off.

Auto: The flash automatically fires in dark locations.

Auto Red-eye: The flash automatically fires and reduces red-eye.

Fill in: The flash fires whenever you capture a photo. (Brightness is automatically adjusted.)

Fill-in Red: The flash fires whenever you capture a photo and reduces red-eye.

???The available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.

???There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time.

???If you select Off, the flash does not fire even when an external flash is attached. If you adjust the flash intensity manually, the flash will fire once without a pre-flash.

1st Curtain: The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens. The camera captures a photo of a subject earlier in an action sequence

clearly.Ball moving direction

Use only Samsung-approved flashes. Using incompatible flashes may damage your camera.

Shooting Functions > Flash

Adjusting the flash intensity

When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levels.

Flash : Fill in

???You can also drag the slider or touch / to adjust the intensity.

???Adjusting the ???ash intensity may not be effective when:

-The subject is too close to the camera.

-You set a high ISO sensitivity.

-The exposure value is too big or too small.

-It is too bright or too dark.

???In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.

???If you attach an intensity-adjustable external flash to the camera, the intensity settings of the flash will be applied.

???If the subject is too close when you use the flash, some light may be blocked, resulting in a dark photo. Ensure that the subject is within the recommended range, which varies by lens.

???When a lens hood is attached, the light from the flash can be blocked by the hood. Remove the hood to use the flash.

Flash settings

Set the flash mode, exposure value, flash brightness, or multi flash when you attach an external flash to the camera. You can also set wireless sync to control the internal or external flash. The flash settings are supported only when you attach a compatible, optional external flash (SEF-580A).

Setting external flash

Option Description

???A-TTL: In the A-TTL (Advanced Through The Lens) mode, the camera measures the light reflected by the subject through the lens. Then, it calculates the optimum exposure based on the exposure value and shutter

???Manual Flash: The flash emits the full amount of light or the flash intensity can be adjusted manually.

???Multi Flash: When you press [Shutter], the flash fires multiple times based on the number you have set.

If data can be exchanged between the camera and the flash, the settings for the external flash can be adjusted on the camera or the flash. Your previous options will be applied.

Shooting Functions > Flash

Setting wireless sync for internal or external flash

Set wireless sync to control internal and external flash units remotely via wireless signals. The remote system consists of a master flash that is mounted on the camera and one or more slave flash units. A slave flash is assigned to one of three groups: A, B, or C.

???Manual Flash: Set the brightness of the flash when the flash mode is Manual Flash.

???Off: Do not fire the flash.

???You cannot select External Flash Settings when you use the External Wireless Flash function.

???For information about using the wireless sync feature with an external flash, refer to the optional external flash???s (SEF-580A) user manual.

Shooting Functions

Metering

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures 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 a subject looks lighter than its actual color, the camera captures an underexposed photo of it.

The brightness and overall mood of the photo can also be affected by how the camera measures the amount of light. Select an appropriate setting for a shooting condition.

To set a metering

Multi

The Multi mode calculates the amount of light in multiple areas. When light is sufficient or insufficient, the camera adjusts the exposure by averaging the overall brightness of the scene. This mode is suitable for general photos.

option,

In Shooting mode, press [N] an option.

Center-weighted

The Center-weighted mode calculates a broader 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 where there is a slight difference in brightness between a subject and its background or where the area around a subject is large compared to the overall composition of the photo.

Spot

The Spot mode calculates the amount of light in the center. When you capture a photo in conditions where there is a strong backlight behind a subject, the camera adjusts the exposure to shoot the subject correctly. For example, when you select the Multi mode in a strong backlight condition, the camera calculates that the overall amount of light is abundant, which results in a darker photo. The Spot mode can prevent this situation as it calculates the amount of light in a designated area.

As the photo illustrates, the subject is in a bright area while the background is dark. The Spot mode is recommended for a situation like this where there is a large difference in the exposure values between the subject and the background.

Shooting Functions

Exposure compensation

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 exposure value is adjustable in ??5 increments. The camera displays the exposure warning in red for each step beyond ??5 range. When recording a video, the exposure value is adjustable in ??3 increments.

To adjust the exposure value, while holding down [B], scroll command dial 2. You can also adjust the exposure value by pressing [f], and then selecting EV.

When you compensate the exposure value in Manual mode, the current shutter speed and aperture value do not change. When you adjust the exposure value by rotating command dial 2 while holding down [B] when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the exposure value adjusts by changing the ISO sensitivity.

Original

Using Framing Mode

When you adjust the aperture value or shutter speed, the exposure changes according to the settings, so the display may darken. With this function on, the brightness of the display is constant regardless of the settings, so you can better frame your shot.

Viewing the overexposure guide

View overexposed areas on a photo in Shooting mode before capturing a photo. Setting this feature will cause the overexposed areas of a photo to blink.

Using the brightness adjustment guide

Adjust the brightness using the selected area as a reference. The brightness of the selected area is displayed as a value to help you to conveniently adjust the brightness.

Histogram

Set the histogram on the display on or off.

About histogram

A histogram is a graph that shows the brightness distribution of a photo. A histogram inclined to the left indicates a dark photo. A histogram inclined to the right indicates a bright photo. The height of the graph is related to color information. The graph gets higher if a specific color is more common.

To adjust the brightness,

In Shooting mode, press [m] b Brightness

2, or the navigation button, or drag the slider to adjust the brightness.

Shooting Functions

Exposure/Focus lock

If you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong light/ dark contrast between the subject and the background, or you want to capture a photo in which the subject is out of the auto focus area, lock the focus or exposure and then capture a photo.

When the exposure lock function is assigned to [a] (Example)

1Set the focus frame and half-press [Shutter] to measure the exposure.

2Press [a] to lock the exposure.

3Make changes to the composition after the exposure is locked.

4Half-press [Shutter] to achieve the focus, and then press [Shutter] to take a photo.

When the focus lock function is assigned to [a] (Example)

1Set the focus frame and half-press [Shutter] to achieve the focus.

2Press [a] to lock the focus.

3Make changes to the composition after the focus is locked.

4Half-press [Shutter] to measure the exposure, and then press [Shutter] to take a photo.

You can change the function assigned to [a] to focus lock, exposure lock, or both. (p. 185)

Shooting Functions

Exposure/Focus separation

Separate the exposure area and the focus area or merge them again. This feature is available only when Touch AF is set to Touch AF.

1On the screen, touch an area to focus on it.

???The exposure separation icon will appear on the focus frame.

2Drag to the exposure area.

???The focus area and the exposure area will be separated.

???Touch and hold each area to lock the focus or exposure setting.

???Drag the areas together to merge the focus area and the exposure area.

Exposure

Focus

3Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

???The focus area and the exposure area will return to their pre- shooting position.

???If you press [a] while its function is set to AEL Hold, the exposure/focus will not be separated.

???You can set to use the Exposure/Focus Separation function by pressing [m] b Exposure/Focus Separation Off or On in Shooting mode.

Shooting Functions

Video functions

The functions available for video are explained below.

Movie size

Set the movie size.

When Video Out is set to NTSC

When Video Out is set to PAL

Movie quality

Set the Movie quality.

is a format provided for editing. Video in may not play smoothly depending on your computer???s specifications. We recommend you connect the camera to a UHD TV with an HDMI cable to ensure the video plays smoothly.

* The bit rates above are based on HEVC codec.

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Fast / Slow Movie

Set the playing speed of a video.

* Default

Icon Description

x0.25: Record a video to view it at 1/4 normal speed during playback. Available only with 1920X1080 (30p/25p), 1280X720 (30p/25p), 640X480 (30p/25p).

x0.5: Record a video to view it at 1/2 normal speed during playback. Available only with 1920X1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p), 1280X720 (60p/50p/30p/25p), 640X480 (60p/50p/30p/25p).

x1*: Record a video to view it at normal speed during playback.

x5: Record a video to view it at 5X normal speed during playback.

x10: Record a video to view it at 10X normal speed during playback.

x20: Record a video to view it at 20X normal speed during playback.

???If you select an option other than x1, the sound recording function and the Distortion Correct function will not be supported.

???The available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.

Gamma Control

Use the gamma settings to adjust color, saturation, sharpness, contrast, and hue to achieve the desired effect.

Gamma represents the relationship between the brightness and luminance displayed on a monitor or camera. When switched to Video recording standby mode or when recording a video, you can view a video with the changed gamma values applied.

* Default

Option Description

Normal* Apply standard effects.

Gamma C Apply increased contrast.

Gamma DR Apply a wide Dynamic Range.

Gamma C or Gamma DR cannot use Picture Wizard options at the same time.

Shooting Functions > Video functions

Adjusting the settings

When Gamma C or Gamma DR is selected, press [D] to adjust the settings.

Master Black Level

Set the Master Black value. The Master Black value (pedestal level) serves as the reference black for the video. If the setting is a positive value, the dark areas in a video become brighter and the contract decreases. If the setting is a negative value, the dark areas become darker and the contrast increases.

Luminance Level

Set the luminance level. Luminance is a measure of the light intensity. It indicates how bright the subject will appear when the available light source is reflected on to the subject.

AF Responsiveness

Set the delay time for the focus to automatically change during video recording. When a new subject enters the frame, the camera shifts the focus slowly if the responsiveness is set to low. If the responsiveness is set to high, the camera shifts the focus quickly.

??? This function is available only when Fast / Slow Movie is set to x1.

???This function is not available with the following lenses: -- SAMSUNG 16mm F2.4

-- SAMSUNG 20mm F2.8 -- SAMSUNG 30mm F2

-- SAMSUNG 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA -- SAMSUNG 85mm F1.4 ED SSA

-- SAMSUNG 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED II

AF Shift Speed

Set how fast the auto focus function operates during video recording. A fast shift speed is useful for capturing action shots, such as sporting

events. A slow shift speed enables smooth changes of focus depending on the subject.

??? This function is available only when Fast / Slow Movie is set to x1.

???This function is not available with the following lenses: -- SAMSUNG 16mm F2.4

-- SAMSUNG 20mm F2.8 -- SAMSUNG 30mm F2

-- SAMSUNG 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA -- SAMSUNG 85mm F1.4 ED SSA

-- SAMSUNG 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED II

Fader

Use the function appropriately and add dramatic effects on your videos. Set the fade in option to gradually fade in at the start of a scene. Set the fade out option to gradually fade out at the end of a scene.

* Default

Icon Description

Off*: The fader function is off.

In: Scene gradually fades in.

Out: Scene gradually fades out.

In-Out: The fader function is applied at the start and end of the scene.

When you use the fader function, it may take longer to save a file.

Voice

Sometimes, a muted video is more appealing than one with sound. Turn Voice off to record a muted video.

Wind Cut

When you record videos in noisy environments, unintended sounds can be recorded in videos. In particular, severe wind noise can prevent you from enjoying your videos. Use the Wind Cut function to remove some surrounding noise in addition to wind noise.

Mic Level

Set the mic level for the shooting conditions.

Smart Range+

Correct for the loss of bright detail.

Time Code (HDMI)

Time Code refers to a unique number assigned to each frame of a video file. It is useful for editing because the number is given for each frame and enables the synchronization with other device that outputs different formats. This functions allows the camera to send the time code to an external recorder* when they are connected via an HDMI cable. If a video is saved on the camera's memory card, the time code will not be recorded.

*External recorders that support Atomos Protocol v2.0 are currently supported and more recorders will be available soon.

Playback/Editing

Searching and managing files

Learn how to view photo and video thumbnails and how to protect or delete files.

If you perform no operations for a while, information and icons on the screen disappear. When you press a button or touch the screen, they will reappear.

Viewing photos

1Press [y].

???The most recent file you captured will be displayed.

Viewing image thumbnails

To search for photos and videos you want, change to the thumbnail view. The thumbnail view displays multiple images at a time so that you can easily look for items you want to find. You can also classify and display files by category, such as date or file type.

All

Scroll command dial 1 to the left to select the thumbnail view mode.

(Scroll command dial 1 to the right to return to the previous mode.)

2

3

4

Select a list to open it.

Select a file to view it.

Touch to return to the previous view.

Viewing continuous shots

View continuous shots from a photo bundle. Select a photo bundle to play back all photos in the bundle automatically. If you delete a photo bundle, all photos in the photo bundle will be deleted. The photos in a photo bundle are saved as an individual photo file on the memory card; a separate folder is not created. You can choose to view continuous shots as a bundle or view them separately.

1In Playback mode, scroll command dial 2 or rotate the navigation button or press [e/e] to move to a desired photo bundle.

???You can also drag the image left or right to move to a desired folder.

???The camera will automatically play back photos in the photo bundle.

??? Press [m] z View Continuous Shots Unfold to view continuous shots separately.

2Scroll command dial 1 to the right to open the photo bundle.

???You can also touch the photo bundle on the screen or press [o] to open the photo bundle.

3Scroll command dial 2 or rotate the navigation button or press [e/e] to move to another file.

???You can also drag the image left or right to move to another file.

4Scroll command dial 1 to the left or press [o] to return to Playback mode.

???You can also touch to return to Playback mode.

Protecting files

Protect your files from accidental deletion.

1 In Playback mode, press [m] z Protect Multiple Protect.

2Scroll command dial 2 or rotate the navigation button or press [e/e] to move to a file, and then select the file by pressing [o].

3Press [].

???You cannot delete or rotate a protected file.

???You can directly protect a file in Playback mode by selecting a file, and then

???Press [ ] while the photo bundle is selected, to protect all continuous shots in the bundle.

Lock/Unlock all files

Lock or unlock all files.

Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files

Deleting files

Delete files in Playback mode and secure more space on your memory card. Protected files can be deleted once the protection is removed.

Deleting a single file

You can select a single file and delete it.

1In Playback mode, select a file, and then press [n].

2When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.

Deleting multiple files

You can select multiple files and delete them.

???Alternatively, in thumbnail view, press [n], and then select files to delete.

2Scroll command dial 2 or rotate the navigation button or press [e/e] to move to a file, and then select the file by pressing [o].

???Press [o] again to cancel your selection.

3Press [n].

4When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.

Deleting all files

You can delete all files on the memory card at once.

Playback/Editing

Viewing photos

Enlarging a photo

You can enlarge photos when viewing them in Playback mode. You can also use the Trim function to extract the portion of the image displayed on the screen and save it as a new file.

Full Image Crop

Magnification (The maximum magnification may differ by resolution.)

Magnified area

Scroll command dial 1 to the right to enlarge a photo.

(Scroll command dial 1 to the left to reduce a photo.)

???You can also pinch your fingers together or spread them apart on the screen to reduce or enlarge a photo. You can also double-tap an area to enlarge it quickly.

???You can scroll through files by rotating the navigation button, even when a photo is enlarged.

Viewing a slide show

You can view photos in a slide show and apply various effects.

1In Playback mode, press [m].

2Select z Slide Show Options.

3Select a slide show effect option.

???Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effects.

* Default

Option Description

4

5

6

Press [m].

Select Start Slide Show.

View the slide show.

???Press [o] to pause.

???Press [o] again to resume.

???Press [m] to stop the slide show and return to Playback mode.

Play Mode

Set to play a slide show once or repeatedly.

(One Play*, Repeat)

Interval

Set the interval between photos.

(1 sec*, 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec)

Effect

??? Set a scene change effect between photos.

??? Select Off to cancel effects.

Viewing the overexposure guide

Make the overexposed areas in a photo blink.

Auto rotating

With Auto Rotate on, the camera automatically rotates photos you have captured vertically so they fit the screen horizontally.

Viewing interval shots

View photos that are captured with the Interval Capture function.

Sorting files

Sort files by most recent or by oldest.

Converting to JPEG

Convert RAW files to JPG files.

Playback/Editing

Playing videos

In Playback mode, you can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video to save as another file.

Icon Description

View previous file/Scan backward. (Each time you touch the icon while playing a video, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.)

Pause or resume playback.

View next file/Scan forward. (Each time you touch the icon while playing a video, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.)

Adjust the volume or mute the sound.

Scanning backward or forward

To scan backward or forward through a video file while it is playing, use one of the following methods.

???Touch. Each time you touch the icon, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.

???Press [e/e]. Each time you press the button, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.

???Scroll command dials 1 or 2 or rotate the navigation button to the left or right. Each time you scroll command dials 1 or 2 or rotate the navigation button, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.

???Drag the handles that appear on the progress bar to the left or right. You can change the playback position in the video.

You can pause a video and rotate the navigation button to scan back or forwards. MJPEG files can be scanned in a single frame increment. For MP4 files, scan forward to view single frames or scan back to view in about 0.5 second increment.

Playback/Editing > Playing videos

Adjusting the brightness of a video

Adjust the brightness of a video while playing it.

To adjust the

brightness of a Touch the left half of the display drag upward or downward. video,

Adjusting the volume of a video

Adjust the volume of a video while playing it.

Playback/Editing > Playing videos

Trimming a video during playback

1In Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press [m].

2Select Trim Movie.

8Press [f] or touch End Point.

9Press [f] or touch Trim to trim a video.

???You can adjust the scene to be cropped by dragging the handles that appear on the progress bar.

10 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.

???You cannot trim a video recorded in 3D mode.

???The original video should be at least 10 seconds long.

???The camera will save the edited video as a new file and leave the original video intact.

Capturing an image during playback

1 While viewing a video, press [o] or touch at the point where you want to capture an image.

2Press [f] or touch Capture.

???You cannot capture an image from a video recorded in 3D mode.

???The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video.

???The captured image is saved as a new file.

Playback/Editing

Editing photos

Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing or rotating. Edited photos are saved as new files under different file names. Photos captured in some modes cannot be edited with the Image Edit function.

???Some images cannot be edited with the Edit Image function. In this case, use the supplied image editing software.

???The camera will save edited photos as new files.

???Edited photos may be converted to a lower resolution.

???You cannot edit photos while viewing continuous shots from a photo bundle. Open the photo bundle and select a photo to edit it.

Cropping a photo

1Touch.

2Drag the sides of the box to adjust the size of the crop area.

3Drag the box to move the location of the crop area.

4Press [o] or touch Done.

5Touch to save.

Playback/Editing > Editing photos

Rotating a photo

Menu Cancel Done

Rotate : Right 90??

3Press [o] or touch Done.

4Touch to save.

??? You can also rotate a photo in Playback mode by pressing [m], and then selecting z Rotate a desired option.

??? The camera will overwrite the original file.

Resizing photos

Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file.

Resize : 13.9M (3:2)

3Press [o] or touch Done.

4Touch to save.

Available resize options differ depending on the original size of the photo.

Playback/Editing > Editing photos

Adjusting your photos

You can correct captured photos by adjusting the brightness, contrast, or color.

1Touch .

2Touch an adjusting option.

??? If you selected (Auto adjustment), skip to step 4.

Icon Description

Original (Reset to the original image.)

Auto adjustment

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

RGB adjustment

Color Temperature

Exposure

Hue

3Scroll command dials 1 or 2 or rotate the navigation button or press [e/e] to adjust the option.

???You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option.

4Press [o] or touch Done.

5Touch to save.

Retouching faces

1Touch ??? .

2Scroll command dials 1 or 2 or rotate the navigation button or press [e/e] to adjust the option.

???You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option.

???As the number increases, the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother.

3Press [o] or touch Done.

???To cancel correction, touch .

4Touch to save.

Playback/Editing > Editing photos

Applying Smart Filter effects

Apply special effects to your photos.

1 Touch , and then touch an option.

Menu Cancel Done

Smart Filter : Vignetting

2Press [o] or touch Done.

3Touch to save.

Connecting & Transferring

Connecting to a smart phone

Using the NFC Feature

Place a smart phone???s NFC antenna near the camera???s NFC tag to connect the camera to the smart phone. You can also transfer files to an NFC- enabled device in Playback mode.

???This feature is supported by NFC-enabled smart phones running the Android OS. We recommend that you use the latest version. This feature is not available for iOS devices.

???You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before using this feature. Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst. from the Google Play Store to install Samsung Camera Manager. Samsung Camera Manager is compatible with the Samsung NX1 camera and is supported by Android OS 4.2.2 or higher.

???To read an NFC tag, place the NFC-enabled device near the camera???s NFC tag for more than 2 seconds.

???You can set the size for transferred photos by pressing [m], and then

selecting d MobileLink/NFC Image Size an option.

??? Do not modify the NFC tag in any way.

Using NFC features in Shooting mode

In Shooting mode, connect a camera and a smart phone by placing the NFC antenna of one device near the NFC tag of the other. Press [R] or turn on Samsung Camera Manager on the smart phone, and then launch MobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Quick Transfer, or Pro Suggest Market. (p. 156, 158, 161)

Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam)

In Playback mode, the camera transfers the current files to the smart phone automatically when you place the two devices close to each other while they are connected via Bluetooth.

???To transfer multiple files, select files from the thumbnail view, and then read a tag from an NFC-enabled device.

Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature

To save GPS information when you take a photo using the camera, connect the camera and smart phone via Bluetooth. Then, activate the GPS feature on the smart phone.

Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phone

Sending files to a smart phone

You can use the MobileLink feature to easily send photos to your smart phone.

???The MobileLink feature is supported by smart phones or tablets running the Android OS or iOS. (Some features may not be supported by some models.) Before using this feature, update the device???s firmware to the latest version. If the firmware version is not the most recent, this function may not perform properly.

???You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before using this feature. Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst. from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to install Samsung Camera Manager. Samsung Camera Manager is compatible with the Samsung NX1 camera and is supported by Android OS 4.2.2 or higher or iOS 6.1 or higher.

???If there are no files in the camera???s memory, you cannot use this feature.

???You can view up to 1,000 recent files and send up to 1,000 files at a time.

???When using this feature on an iOS device, the device may lose its Wi-Fi connection.

???You cannot send RAW files.

???You can set the size for transferred photos by pressing [m], and then

selecting d MobileLink/NFC Image Size an option.

???The screen turns off if you perform no operations on the camera for 30 seconds.

1In Shooting mode, press [R].

???You can also press and hold [R] to launch the MobileLink feature directly.

2 Touch .

???If the pop-up message that prompts you to download the application appears, select Next.

???If you use a Wi-Fi manual connection to connect the camera and a smart phone, you can enable the Wi-Fi Privacy lock. (p. 195)

???If you use a Wi-Fi manual connection to connect the camera and a smart phone, the Bluetooth feature is not available.

3On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager.

???To start the application automatically on an NFC-enabled smart phone, turn on the function and place the smart phone near the NFC tag (p. 34) on the camera. Verify that the smart phone is connected to your camera, and then skip to step 6.

6

7

Select files to transfer.

On the smart phone, touch .

??? The camera will send the files to the smart phone.

Controlling the camera remotely with a smart phone

Use the Remote Viewfinder feature on your smart phone to control your camera and remotely capture a photo or record video.

???The Remote Viewfinder feature is supported by smart phones or tablets running the Android OS or iOS. (Some features may not be supported by some models.) Before using this feature, update the device???s firmware to the latest version. If the firmware version is not the most recent, this function may not perform properly.

???You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before using this feature. Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst. from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to install Samsung Camera Manager. Samsung Camera Manager is compatible with the Samsung NX1 camera and is supported by Android OS 4.2.2 or higher or iOS 6.1 or higher.

???This function is not available when you attach a 3D lens in 3D mode.

1In Shooting mode, press [R].

2Touch .

???If the pop-up message that prompts you to download the application appears, select Next.

???If you use a Wi-Fi manual connection to connect the camera and a smart phone, you can enable the Wi-Fi Privacy lock. (p. 195)

???If you use a Wi-Fi manual connection to connect the camera and a smart phone, the Bluetooth feature is not available.

3On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager.

???To start the application automatically on an NFC-enabled smart phone, turn on the function and place the smart phone near the NFC tag (p. 34) on the camera. Verify that the smart phone is connected to your camera, and then skip to step 6.

4Select the camera from the list on the smart phone.

???The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time.

???If the Wi-Fi Privacy lock is enabled and Wi-Fi is connected, enter the PIN displayed on the camera to the smart phone.

5On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera or confirm the registration request.

???If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before, it is connected automatically.

???If the pop-up message that prompts you to set the auto time setting appears, select Yes to sync the camera???s date and time to the smart phone???s. (p. 195)

6On the smart phone, select qto open the smart panel.

7On the smart phone, set the shooting options.

???While using this feature, some buttons are not available on your camera.

???The zoom button and the shutter button on your smart phone will not function when using this feature.

???Some shooting options are not supported.

???Shooting options that you have set will remain on the camera after the connection with the smart phone has ended.

8Touch to return to the shooting screen.

9On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus, and then release it to capture the photo.

???If the GPS feature is activated on the smart phone, the GPS information will be saved with the captured photo.

??? When you use this feature, the ideal distance between the camera and the smart phone may vary, depending on your surroundings.

???The smart phone must be within 23 ft (7 m) of the camera to use this feature.

???It will take some time to capture the photo after you release on the smart phone.

???The Remote Viewfinder function will deactivate when: -- You answer an incoming call on the iOS devices.

-- There is an incoming call on the smart phone. -- Either the camera or the smart phone turns off. -- The device loses a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.

-- The Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection is poor or unstable.

-- You perform no operations for approximately 3 minutes while connected.

Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phone

Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release

Use the Bluetooth Shutter function in Samsung Camera Manager on the smart phone to use the smart phone as a remote shutter for the camera.

???This feature is supported by smart phones running the Android OS. We recommend that you use the latest version. This feature is not available for iOS devices.

???You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before using this feature. Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst. from the Google Play Store to install Samsung Camera Manager. Samsung Camera Manager is compatible with the Samsung NX1 camera and is supported by Android OS 4.2.2 or higher.

1Connect the camera and a smart phone via Bluetooth.

2On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager.

3Select Bluetooth Shutter.

4On the smart phone, touch to capture the photo.

???Select Press and touch to capture a single photo at each time you touch .

???Select Press & Hold and touch to allow [Shutter] remain pressed. Press again to release [Shutter]. When capturing continuous shots or using the Bulb function, select Press & Hold and touch to capture photos for the desired time.

???Touch to start recording a video and touch to stop a video.

???The ideal distance for a Bluetooth connection between devices may vary, depending on your surroundings and your smart phone.

???The smart phone must be within 23 ft (7 m) of the camera to use this feature.

???The Bluetooth Shutter function will deactivate when:

-There is an incoming call on the smart phone.

-Either the camera or the smart phone turns off.

-The device loses a Bluetooth connection.

-The Bluetooth connection is poor or unstable.

Saving files to a smart phone automatically

When you capture a photo with your camera, the photo is saved to a smart phone automatically using the Quick Transfer feature.

???The Quick Transfer feature is supported by smart phones or tablets running the Android OS. (Some features may not be supported by some models.) Before using this feature, update the device???s firmware to the latest version. If the firmware version is not the most recent, this function may not perform properly.

???You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before using this feature. Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst. from the Google Play Store to install Samsung Camera Manager. Samsung Camera Manager is compatible with the Samsung NX1 camera and is supported by Android OS 4.2.2 or higher.

???If you set this function, the setting is maintained even when you change the Shooting mode.

???This feature may not be supported in some modes or may not be available with some shooting options.

???The Quick Transfer feature is only supported via a Bluetooth connection.

???You cannot use the Quick Transfer feature if the camera is connected to a smart phone that does not support Bluetooth via a Wi-Fi connection.

???If a smart phone that does not support Bluetooth is registered to the camera, you must delete it and register a smart phone that supports Bluetooth.

1 In Shooting mode, touch .

??? You can also press [R], and then select .

???If the pop-up message that prompts you to download the application appears, select Next.

2On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager.

???To start the application automatically on an NFC-enabled smart phone, turn on the function and place the smart phone near the NFC tag (p. 34) on the camera. Verify that the smart phone is connected to your camera, and then skip to step 5.

3Select the camera from the list on the smart phone.

???The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time.

Connecting & Transferring

Sending photos via email

Connect to a network and send stored photos on the camera via email.

Connecting to a WLAN

Learn to connect via an access point (AP) when you are in a range of a WLAN. You can also configure network settings.

1In Playback mode, touch .

???The camera automatically searches for available AP devices.

???If a pop-up message about data collection regulations appears, read and agree to it.

2 Select an AP.

Refresh

Samsung1

Samsung2

Samsung3

Samsung4

???Select Refresh to refresh the list of connectable APs.

???Select Add wireless network to add an AP manually. When you add an AP manually, the AP name must be in English.

Icon Description

Ad hoc AP

Secured AP

WPS AP

Signal strength

Press [e] (right) or touch to open network setting options.

???When you select a secured AP, a pop-up window appears. Enter the required passwords to connect to the WLAN. For information about entering text, refer to ???Entering text???. (p. 167)

Connecting & Transferring > Sending photos via email

???When a login page appears, refer to ???Using the login browser???. (p. 165)

???When you select an unsecured AP, the camera will connect to the WLAN.

??? If you select a WPS profile supported AP, select WPS PIN connection, and then enter a PIN on the AP device. You can also connect to a WPS profile supported AP by selecting WPS button connection on the camera, and then pushing the WPS button on the AP device.

???The same AP may be listed twice, with different frequencies, because your camera supports the dual band function.

Manually setting the IP address

Connecting & Transferring > Sending photos via email

Using the login browser

You can enter your log-in information via the log-in screen when connecting to some access points.

Icon Description

Close the login browser.

Move to the previous page.

Move to the next page.

Stop loading the page.

Reload the page.

???You may not be able to select some items depending on the page you connected to. This does not indicate a malfunction.

???The login browser may not close automatically after you log into some pages.

???It may take longer to load the login page due to the page size or network speed. If this occurs, wait until the login information input window appears.

Network connection tips

???You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi features.

???The quality of the network connection will be determined by the AP.

???The further the distance between your camera and the AP, the longer it will take to connect to the network.

???If a nearby device is using the same radio frequency signal as your camera, it may interrupt your connection.

???If your AP name is not in English, the camera may not be able to locate the device or the name may appear incorrectly.

???For network settings or a password, contact your network administrator or network service provider.

???If a WLAN requires authentication from the service provider, you may not be able to connect to it. To connect to the WLAN, contact your network service provider.

???Depending on the encryption type, the number of digits in the password may differ.

???A WLAN connection may not be possible in all surroundings.

???The camera may display a WLAN enabled printer on the AP List. You cannot connect to a network via a printer.

???You cannot connect your camera to a network and a TV simultaneously.

???Connecting to a network may incur additional charges. Costs will vary based on the conditions in your contract.

???If you cannot connect to a WLAN, try another AP from the available AP list.

???A login page may appear when you select free WLANs provided by some network service providers. Enter your ID and password to connect to the WLAN. For information about registering or the service, contact the network service providers.

???Be cautious when you enter personal information for an AP connection. Do not enter any payment or credit card information on your camera. The manufacturer is not liable for any problem caused by entering such information.

???Available network connections may differ by country.

???The WLAN feature of your camera must comply with radio transmission laws in your region. To ensure compliance, use the WLAN feature only in the country where you purchased the camera.

???The process for adjusting network settings may differ, depending on network conditions.

???Do not access a network that you are not authorized to use.

???Before you connect to a network, ensure your battery is fully charged.

???Files that you transfer to another device may not be supported by the device. In this case, use a computer to play back the files.

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Connecting & Transferring > Sending photos via email

Sending photos via email

You can send photos stored on the camera via email. For information about entering text, refer to ???Entering text???. (p. 167)

1 In Playback mode, touch .

??? In thumbnail view, select a file, and then press [f]. You can select up to 5 files. The total size must be 7 MB or less.

2Connect to a WLAN. (p. 163)

3Select the Sender box, enter your email address, and then touch .

???If you have previously saved your information, it will be inserted automatically. (p. 169)

???To use an address from the list of previous senders, select an address.

4Select the Receiver box, enter an email address, and then touch .

???To use an address from the list of previous recipients, select an address.

???Select to add additional recipients. You can input up to 30 recipients.

???Select to delete an address from the list.

5Select Next.

6Select the comment box, enter your comments, and then touch .

7Select Send.

???The camera will send the email.

???If an email fails to send, a message prompting you to send it again appears.

???Even if a photo appears to have transferred successfully, errors with the recipient???s email account may cause the photo to be rejected or recognized as spam.

???You may not be able to send an email if no network connection is available or if your email account settings are incorrect.

???You cannot send an email if the combined file sizes exceed the 7 MB. If the selected photo has a resolution higher than 2M, it will be automatically resized to a lower resolution.

???If you cannot send an email because of firewall or user authentication settings, contact your network administrator or network service provider.

???If there are no files in the camera???s memory, you cannot use this feature.

Storing a sender???s information

In the email menu, you can change settings for storing a sender???s information. For information about entering text, refer to ???Entering text???. (p. 167)

1In Playback mode, touch .

???The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device.

???If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search for available AP devices. (p. 163)

2Press [f].

3Select Sender Setting.

4 Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch .

Email

5 Select the Email box, enter your email address, and then touch .

6Select Save to save your changes.

???To delete your information, select Reset.

Setting an email password

In the email menu, you can set the email password. For information about entering text, refer to ???Entering text???. (p. 167)

1In Playback mode, touch .

???The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device.

???If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search for available AP devices. (p. 163)

2Press [f].

3 Select Setting Password On.

??? To deactivate the password, select Off.

4When the pop-up appears, select OK.

5Enter a 4-digit password.

6Enter the password again.

7When the pop-up appears, select OK.

If you lose your password, you can reset it by selecting Reset on the password setting screen. When you reset the information, the previously saved user???s setting information and email address will be deleted.

2

3

4

5

6

7

Press [f].

Select Change Password.

Enter your current 4-digit password. Enter a new 4-digit password.

Enter the new password again.

When the pop-up appears, select OK.

Connecting & Transferring

Viewing photos or videos on a TV

Use the Wi-Fi feature or USB cable to play back files from the camera on a TV that supports home networking features.

Connecting wirelessly

1In Playback mode, touch .

2Select or .

???If the guide message appears, select OK.

???The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device.

???If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search for available AP devices. (p. 163)

???If you select, a list of files that can be shared with the TV is displayed on the camera. Wait until other devices detect your camera.

3Connect your TV to a network, and then activate the corresponding feature.

???Refer to the TV???s user manual for more information.

4Connect the camera to a TV.

???If you select, choose a TV to connect to from the list on the camera.

???If you select, enable the TV, and then choose your camera from the list on the TV to connect to it.

5Browse the shared photos or videos.

???For information about searching for the camera and browsing the photos or videos on your TV, refer to the TV???s user manual.

???Videos may not play smoothly depending on the type of your TV or the network condition. For smooth playback, use a 5 GHz dual- band AP device.

AP

??The camera is connected to a TV via a wireless network.

Connecting & Transferring > Viewing photos or videos on a TV

???You can share up to 1,000 recent files.

???On the TV, you can view only photos or videos captured with your camera.

???The range of the wireless connection between your camera and a TV may vary depending on the specifications of the AP.

???If the camera is connected to two TVs, playback may be slower.

???Photos or videos will be shared in their original sizes.

???You can only use this feature with a TV that supports home networking features.

???Shared photos or videos will not be stored on the TV, but they can be stored in the camera to meet the TV???s specifications.

???Transferring photos or videos to the TV may take some time depending on the network connection, the number of files to be shared, or the sizes of the files.

???If you power off the camera abnormally while viewing photos or videos on a TV (for example, by removing the battery), the TV considers the camera to still be connected.

???The order of photos or videos on the camera may be different than on the TV.

???Depending on the number and sizes of photos or videos you want to share, it may take some time to load your files and complete the initial set-up process.

???While viewing photos or videos on the TV, continuously using the TV???s remote or performing additional operations on the TV may prevent this feature from working properly.

???If you reorder or sort files on the camera while viewing them on a TV, you must repeat the initial set-up process to update the list of files on the TV.

???If there are no files in the camera???s memory, you cannot use this feature.

???We recommend you use a network cable to connect your TV to your AP. This will minimize any video ???stuttering??? you may experience when streaming content.

???To view files on your TV, enable multicast mode on your AP.

???1920X1080 (60p) videos can be played only on Full HDTVs or UHD TVs capable of playback at 60p.

???You can view 3D files only on 3D-compatible TVs or monitors.

???Video playback may not be available on devices that do not support HEVC codecs.

???UHD video playback may not work properly on some TVs.

Connecting & Transferring > Viewing photos or videos on a TV

Connecting via cable

Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to an HDMI- supported TV using an optional HDMI cable.

Viewing files on a TV

1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m] q HDMI Output an option. (p. 193)

2Turn off your camera and TV.

3Connect your camera to your TV with an HDMI cable.

4Turn on your TV and select the HDMI source.

5Turn on the camera.

6View photos or play videos using the camera buttons.

???If your TV supports Anynet+(CEC), you can connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable using the Anynet+(CEC) method.

???The Anynet+(CEC) functions allow you to control connected devices using the TV remote control.

???If the TV supports Anynet+(CEC), the TV turns on automatically when used in conjunction with the camera. This feature may not be available on some TVs.

???You can capture photos and videos when the camera is connected to a TV, but some functions will be limited. Shooting functions are supported only when HDMI Output is set to 1920x1080p or Auto on the camera and the TV???s HDMI output option is set to 1920x1080p.

???When connected to a TV, some of the camera???s playback functions may not be available.

???The length of time required to connect the camera and a TV may vary depending on the memory card being used. As the main feature of a memory card is to increase the transfer speed, it is not necessarily true to say that

a memory card with a faster transfer speed is also fast in using the HDMI function.

???1920X1080 (60p) videos can be played only on Full HDTVs or UHD TVs capable of playback at 60p.

???To view 3D photos on a TV that does not support the 3D function, press the ?? button to switch to Anaglyph mode and wear anaglyph glasses.

???You can also play back or capture photos or videos when you connect the camera to an HDMI-enabled monitor. Connections and their capabilities may vary depending on the monitor. Refer to the monitor???s manual for more details.

???UHD video playback may not work properly on some TVs.

Connecting & Transferring > Viewing photos or videos on a TV

Viewing files on a 3D TV

You can view photos or videos captured in 3D mode on a 3D TV.

1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m] q HDMI Output an option. (p. 193)

2Turn off your camera and 3D TV.

3Connect your camera to your 3D TV with the optional HDMI cable.

4Turn on your 3D TV, and then select the HDMI video source.

5Turn on your camera.

6Move to a 3D file, and then press [h] to switch to 3D mode.

???Press [h] again to switch to 2D Mode.

7Turn on your TV???s 3D function.

???Refer to your TV???s user manual for more details.

8View 3D photos or play 3D videos using the camera buttons.

???You cannot view an MPO file in 3D on TVs that do not support the file format.

???Use proper 3D glasses when you view an MPO file or a 3D video file on a 3D TV.

Do not view the 3D photos or videos captured by your camera on a 3D TV or 3D monitor for an extended period of time. It may cause unpleasant symptoms, such as eyestrain, fatigue, nausea, and more.

Connecting & Transferring

Connecting to a computer

Using Auto Backup for photos or videos

You can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly.

Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC

1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m] q USB Connection Mass Storage. (p. 194)

2Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.

3Turn on the i-Launcher program, and then select PC Auto Backup.

???The Auto Backup program is installed on the PC. Follow the on- screen instructions to complete the installation.

4Remove the USB cable.

Before installing the program, ensure that the PC is connected to a network.

Using the Auto Backup feature

???In thumbnail view, you cannot use the Auto Backup feature.

???If the pop-up message that prompts you to download the application appears, select Next.

???The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device.

???If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search for available AP devices. (p. 163)

2 Select a backup PC.

Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a computer

3Select OK.

???To cancel sending, select Cancel.

???You cannot select individual files to backup. This function backs up only new files on the camera.

???The backup???s progress will be shown on the PC monitor.

???When the transfer is completed, the camera will turn off automatically in approximately 30 seconds. Select Cancel to return to the previous screen and prevent the camera from turning off automatically.

???To turn off your PC automatically after the transfer is complete, select Shut down PC after backup.

???To change the backup PC, select Change PC.

???When you connect the camera to the WLAN, select the AP that is connected to the PC.

???The camera will search for available access points even if you are connecting to the same access point again.

???If you turn off the camera or remove the battery while sending files, the file transfer will be interrupted.

???While you are using this feature, the shutter control is disabled on your camera.

???You can connect only one camera to the PC at a time for sending files.

???The backup may be canceled due to network conditions.

???If there are no files in the camera???s memory, you cannot use this feature.

???You must turn off Windows Firewall and any other firewalls before using this feature.

???You can send up to 1,000 recent files.

???On the PC software, the server name must be entered in the Latin alphabet and can contain no more than 48 characters.

???When multiple file types are created at once, only the image files (JPG) will be sent to the PC with this feature.

Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a computer

Connecting the camera as a removable disk

Transfer files on a memory card to your computer by connecting the camera to the PC.

Transferring files to your Windows OS computer

You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. Open the removable disk and transfer files to your computer.

1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m] q USB Connection Mass Storage. (p. 194)

2Turn off the camera.

3Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.

???You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

???If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port, the camera may not work properly.

???When using a USB 2.0 cable, plug the USB cable into the lower part of the USB port. If the plug connectors are forced, the device may be damaged. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

When using a USB 3.0 cable (optional), connect the USB cable as shown in the illustration.

Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a computer

4Turn on the camera.

???The computer recognizes the camera automatically.

5 On your computer, select My Computer Removable Disk DCIM 100PHOTO or 101_0101.

6Select the files you want, and then drag or save them to your computer.

If the Folder Type is set to Date, the folder name appears as ???XXX_MMDD???. For example, if you capture a photo on January 1, the folder name will be ???101_0101???.

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7)

When the camera is connected to the computer as a removable disk, follow the instructions below to disconnect the camera. With Windows Vista and Windows 8, the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar.

1Ensure that no data is being transferred between the camera and the computer.

???If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, it means the data transfer is in progress. Please wait until the status lamp stops blinking.

2Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen.

3Click the pop-up message.

4Click the message box indicating safely removed.

5Remove the USB cable.

Transferring files to your Mac OS

Mac OS 10.7 or later is supported.

1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m] q USB Connection Mass Storage. (p. 194)

2Turn off the camera.

3Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.

???You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

???If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port, the camera may not work properly.

???When using a USB 2.0 cable, plug the USB cable into the lower part of the USB port. If the plug connectors are forced, the device may be damaged. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

4Turn on the camera.

???The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon.

5On your computer, open the removable disk.

6Select the files you want, and then drag or save them to your computer.

Camera settings menu

User settings

You can set the user environment with these settings.

Noise Reduction

Use Noise Reduction to reduce the visual noise in photos.

* Default

Available items and their order may differ depending on shooting conditions.

High ISO NR

This function reduces noise that may occur when you set a high ISO sensitivity. (Off, High, Normal*, Low)

Manage Custom Mode

Create your own shooting modes by adjusting options and saving them. Open saved custom modes or delete them. (p. 77)

Long Term NR

This function reduces noise when you set the camera for a long exposure. (Off, On*)

Camera settings menu > User settings

Color Space

The color space option allows you to select methods for representing colors. Digital imaging devices such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers have their own color ranges, referred to as color spaces.

* Default

sRGB (Standard RGB) is an international specification that defines the color space created by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). It is

sRGB*widely used for creating colors on PC monitors and is also the standard color space for Exif. For regular images and images that will be published on the Internet, we recommend using sRGB.

Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range than sRGB. Its wider range of colors Adobe RGB helps you easily edit photos on a computer. Note that

individual programs are generally compatible with a limited number of color spaces.

Adobe RGB

sRGB

When the color space is set to Adobe RGB, photos will be saved as ???_SAMXXXX.JPG???.

Camera settings menu > User settings

Distortion Correct

You can correct distortion that can be caused by lenses.

User Display

You can add or remove shooting information from the display.

1

2

3

Button

3Set to display touch icons on the left and the bottom in Shooting mode.

Grid Line

Select a guide to help you compose a scene.

Grid lines are displayed even while recording a video.

Center Marker

Set to display a cross-shaped center marker in the center of the screen. The center marker is a standard to set the vertical and horizontal levels. You can set the size of the center marker or apply effects to it.

The center marker is displayed even while recording a video.

Key Mapping

You can change the function assigned to the Preview button, the AEL button, the AF start button, the navigation button (custom wheel), the delete button, command dials 1 and 2, the video recording button, or the MOBILE button.

AEL

Set the function for the AEL button. You can change the function assigned to each button to exposure and focus setting, focus lock, or exposure lock. The AEL and AFL functions save the exposure value or focus area respectively when you press [a]. The function executed by half-pressing [Shutter] varies according to the function assigned to [a].

* Default

Perform the auto exposure lock function. (Half- AEL*pressing [Shutter] executes the auto focus lock

function.)

Keep the auto exposure lock function on after

AEL Hold shooting. (The exposure remains locked even after you capture a photo.)

AFL

Perform the auto focus lock function. (Half-pressing [Shutter] executes the auto exposure lock function.)

* Default

Keep the auto focus lock function on after shooting. AFL Hold (The focus remains locked even after you capture a

AF ON

Set the function for the AF start button.

AEL + AFL

photo.)

Perform the auto exposure and focus lock functions together.

Keep the auto exposure and focus lock functions on AEL+AFL Hold together after shooting. (The exposure and focus

remain locked even after you capture a photo.)

Keep the flash intensity lock function on after

FEL Hold shooting. (The intensity remains locked even after you capture a photo.) (p. 121)

Custom Wheel

Select an item to adjust when rotating the navigation button. ((None)*, Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, AF Size, EV, Mic Level)

Command Dial

Assign the functions that are adjusted when command dials 1 or 2 are rotated.

Command Dial Direction

Set the order that command dials 1 and 2 change values. Command dials only operate in reverse direction when you are adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed. In other situations, the command dials operate normally. (Normal*, Reverse)

Video Recording / MOBILE

Set or switch the functions assigned to the video recording button and the MOBILE button.

AF ON / AEL

Set or switch the functions assigned to the AF ON button and the AEL button.

Option

Preview

(Optical Preview*)

Custom ??? Key

(AF Area*)

Custom ??? Key

(Movie STBY*)

Custom ??? Key

(Picture Wizard*)

Delete

(Drive Settings*)

Description

???(None): Do not assign any function to the button.

???AF Mode: Select a focusing method.

???AF Area: Select an auto focus area.

???White Balance: Set a White Balance option (light source) that affects the color of a photo.

???ISO: Set the sensitivity of the camera to light.

???Metering: Select the way in which camera measures the quantity of light.

???Touch Operation: Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode.

???Dynamic Range: Select an option to correct brightness differences caused by shadows in the photo.

???Minimum Shutter Speed: Set the shutter speed not to be slower than the selected speed.

???Auto ISO Range: Set the maximum ISO value under which each EV step is chosen when you set the ISO to Auto.

???Picture Wizard: Apply effects to a photo depending on the theme.

???Smart Filter: Apply special effects to a photo.

???Drive Settings: Set Continuous, Timer, or Bracket shooting options.

???Flash: Set flash options according to the shooting conditions.

???intelli-Zoom: Zoom in on a subject with less degradation of photo quality than the Digital zoom.

???MF Assist: Set the assist function that helps easier focusing when you rotate the focus ring manually.

???Framing Mode: Set the display brightness to remain constant, regardless of the aperture value or shutter speed.

???Grid Line: Select a guide to help you compose a scene.

???Movie STBY: Switch to Video recording standby mode.

???Optical Preview: Perform the Depth of Field Preview function for the current aperture value.

???One Touch WB: Perform the Custom White Balance function.

???One Touch RAW +: Save a file in the RAW+JPEG format. To save a file in JPEG format, press the button again.

???One Touch HDR: Enable or disable the HDR Dynamic Range option.

iFn Customizing

You can select options that can be adjusted when you press [i-Function] on an i-Function lens.

Touch Operation

Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode.

* Default

Option Description

Off

Disable touch operations in Shooting mode. (You can use touch operations in other situations.)

Lens Button Speed Settings

Set the zoom speed for the Power Zoom lens??? buttons at either fast, medium, or slow speed. At fast speed, zoom noise increases and can be recorded in videos. This function is available only when you attach the Power Zoom lens.

On* Enable touch operations in Shooting mode.

AF Lamp

Select the AF lamp brightness. When shooting in dark places, turn the AF lamp on to improve the operation of the auto focus. The Auto Focus functions more accurately in dark places when the AF lamp is on. The AF lamp emits the light in irregular vertical patterns. (Off, High Brightness*,

Medium Brightness, Low Brightness)

E-Shutter

* Default

Option Description

MobileLink/NFC Image Size

Set the size of photos to transfer to a smart phone using the MobileLink or NFC function.

* Default

On

Set to use the electronic shutter curtain first and the mechanical curtain second.

???This feature is available only when you attach a Samsung lens using a Samsung NX mount.

???When you use a large diameter lens and a fast shutter speed, a ???bokeh??? effect (an aesthetic blur in out-of-focus areas) may be affected by the subject and the shooting conditions. To make the bokeh effect appear correctly, set the

E-Shutter to Off.

???When you change the E-Shutter settings, the first curtain of the shutter is adjusted and you will hear a noise as the shutter adjusts. This is normal when preparing the camera to operate the E-Shutter.

???This feature is not available when you attach the external flash (SEF-580A).

Camera settings menu

Setting

Learn to configure your camera???s settings.

* Default

ItemDescription

???System Volume: Set the sound volume or turn all sound off entirely. (Off, Low, Medium*, High)

???Button Sound: Set the sound the camera emits when you press the buttons or touch the screen on or off. (Off, On*)

???The camera emits a sound only when the shutter speed is longer than 0.5 second.

???This option may not be available in Smart mode.

Set the Quick View time length???the amount of time the camera displays a photo immediately after you capture Quick View it. Select Hold+Focus Zoom to display the image after

shooting with the focus area enlarged.

(Off*, Hold+Focus Zoom, Hold, 1 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec)

When you connect the camera to an HDMI-supported TV with an HDMI cable, you can change the resolution of the image.

???NTSC: Auto*, 4096x2160p, 4096x2160p Clean out, 3840x2160p, 3840x2160p Clean out, 1920x1080p,

information is displayed on the TV.

Set the method of creating file names.

Set the method of numbering files and folders.

???Reset: After using the reset function, the next file name is started at 0001.

???Series*: New file numbers continue the existing number sequence, even if you have installed a new memory card, formatted the card, or deleted all photos.

* Default

ItemDescription

Appendix

Error messages

When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.

Lens is locked

The lens is locked. Rotate the lens counter- clockwise until you hear a click. (p. 59)

??? Turn off the camera, and then turn it on again. Card Error??? Remove the memory card and insert it again.

??? Format the memory card.

No Image File

Capture photos or insert a memory card that contains photos.

File Error

Delete the damaged file or contact a service center.

Memory Full

Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card.

Appendix

Maintaining the camera

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 lens cleaning paper and wipe gently.

Image sensor

Depending on different shooting conditions, dust may appear in photos because the image sensor is exposed to the external environment. This problem is normal, and the exposure to dust occurs in everyday use

of the camera. You can remove dust from the sensor by operating the sensor cleaning function. (p. 196) If dust remains after cleaning the sensor, contact a service center. Do not insert the blower into the opening of the lens mount.

Camera body

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the camera. These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction.

Using or storing the camera

Inappropriate places to use or store the camera

???Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures.

???Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity, or where the humidity changes drastically.

???Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in hot, poorly ventilated areas, such as in a car during summer time.

???Protect your camera and the display from impact, rough handling, and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.

???Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components.

???Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its accessories.

???Do not store the camera where there are mothballs.

Using on beaches or shores

???Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas.

???Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery, adapter, or memory card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to your camera.

Storing for extended period of time

???When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a sealed container with an absorbent material, such as silica gel.

???Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.

???The present date and time must be re-entered if the camera is turned on after the camera and battery have been separated for a prolonged period.

Using the camera with caution in the humid environments

When you move the camera from a cold environment 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, remove the memory card from the camera and wait until all moisture has evaporated before reinserting it.

Other precautions

???Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to yourself or others or damage to your camera.

???Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

???Turn off the camera when not using it.

???Your camera consists of delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the camera.

???Protect the display from damage by keeping it in the case when not in use. Protect the camera from scratches by keeping it away from sand, sharp objects, or loose change.

???Do not use the camera if the screen is cracked or broken. Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the camera to a Samsung service center to have it repaired.

???Never place cameras, batteries, chargers, or accessories near, on, or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Heat can deform or overheat these devices, which can cause a fire or explosion.

???Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.

???Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.

???The camera may turn off if impacted from the outside. This is to protect the memory card. Turn on the camera to use it again.

???While you use the camera, it may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your camera???s lifespan or performance.

???When you use the camera in low temperatures, it may take some time to turn on, the color of the display may be changed temporarily, or after- images may appear. These conditions are not malfunctions and they will correct themselves when the camera is returned to milder temperatures.

???Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with sensitive skin.

If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor.

???Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera???s compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to improper use may not be covered by your warranty.

???Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.

About memory cards

Supported memory cards

This product supports SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity), microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC memory cards.

Terminal

Write-protect switch

Label (front)

You can prevent files from 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. Unlock the card when capturing photos and videos.

Memory card adapter

Memory card

To use micro memory cards with this product, a PC, or a memory card reader, insert the card into an adapter.

Cautions when using memory cards

???Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 ??C/32 ??F or above 40 ??C/104 ??F). Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards to malfunction.

???Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card.

???Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with your camera.

???Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card.

???Do not remove the memory card or turn off your camera while the lamp is blinking, as this may damage your data.

???When the lifespan of a memory card has expired, you cannot store any more photos on the card. Use a new memory card.

???Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact or pressure.

???Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields.

???Avoid using or storing memory cards in very hot, very humid, or corrosive environments.

???Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before you insert the memory card into your camera.

???Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in contact with memory cards or the memory card slot. Doing so may cause memory cards or the camera to malfunction.

???When you carry a memory card, use a case to protect the card from electrostatic discharges.

???Transfer important data to other media, such as a hard disk, CD, or DVD.

???When you use the camera for an extended period, the memory card may become warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

???Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Appendix > Maintaining the camera

About the battery

Use only Samsung-approved batteries.

Battery specifications

*The figures above are based on using the provided USB cable and AC adaptor. Charging the battery by connecting it to a computer may take longer.

Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper battery handling:

???The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If you notice any deformities, cracks, or other abnormalities in the battery, immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact your manufacturer.

???Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommend battery chargers and charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual.

???Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose to excessively warm environments, such as the inside of an enclosed car in the summertime.

???Do not place the battery in a microwave oven.

???Avoid storing or using the battery in hot, humid places, such as spas or shower enclosures.

???Do not rest the camera on flammable surfaces, such as bedding, carpets, or electric blankets for a prolonged period.

???When the camera is switched on, do not leave it in any confined space for a prolonged period.

???Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic objects, such as necklaces, coins, keys, or watches.

???Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion replacement batteries.

???Do not disassemble the battery or puncture it with any sharp object.

???Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing forces.

???Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as dropping it from high places.

???Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 ??C (140 ??F) or above.

???Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture or liquids.

???Do not expose the battery to sources of excessive heat such as direct sunshine or fire.

Disposal guidelines

???Dispose of the battery with care.

???Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.

???Disposal regulations may differ by country or region. Dispose of the battery in accordance with all local and federal regulations.

Guidelines for charging the battery

Charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual. The battery can ignite or explode if not charged properly.

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Appendix > Maintaining the camera

Battery life

???The figures above are based on CIPA test standards. Your results may differ depending on your actual usage.

???Available shooting time differs depending on background, shooting interval, and use conditions.

???Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time.

Low battery message

When the battery has fully discharged, the battery icon will turn red and the ???Low Battery??? message will appear.

Notes about using the battery

???Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 ??C/32 ??F or above 40 ??C/104 ??F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries.

???When you use the camera for an extended period, the area around the battery chamber may become warm. This does not affect the normal use of the camera.

???Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the power outlet, as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

???In temperatures below 0 ??C/32 ??F, battery capacity and battery life may decrease.

???Battery capacity may decrease in low temperatures, but will return to normal in milder temperatures.

???Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera. Storing the camera for extended periods with the battery installed causes the battery to discharge. You may not be able to recharge a fully discharged battery.

???When you do not use the camera for an extended period (3 months or more), check the battery and recharge it regularly. If you let the battery discharge continually, its capacity and life may decrease, which can lead to a malfunction, fire, or explosion.

Appendix > Maintaining the camera

Battery precautions

Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage.

Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and ??? terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage and may cause a fire or electric shock.

Notes about charging the battery

???If the status lamp is off, ensure that the battery is inserted correctly.

???If the camera is on while the battery is charging, the battery may not fully charge. Turn off the camera before charging the battery.

???Do not use your camera when you are charging the battery. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

???Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the power outlet, as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

???Let the battery charge for at least 10 minutes before turning on the camera.

???If you connect the camera to an external power source when the battery is depleted, using high energy-consuming functions will cause the camera to turn off. To use the camera normally, recharge the battery.

???If you reconnect the power cable when the battery is fully charged, the status lamp turns on for approximately 30 minutes.

???Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. Charge the battery fully before using the camera.

???If the status lamp blinks in red, reconnect the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again.

???If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the temperature is too high, the status lamp may blink in red. Charging will start when the battery cools down.

???Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.

???Do not bend or place heavy objects on the AC cable. Doing so may damage the cable.

Installing i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web

1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m] q USB Connection Mass Storage. (p. 194)

2Turn off the camera.

3Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.

???You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

???If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port, the camera may not work properly.

???When using a USB 2.0 cable, plug the USB cable into the lower part of the USB port. If the plug connectors are forced, the device may be damaged. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

5 Install i-Launcher on the PC.

When the pop-up window prompts you to install i-Launcher, select Yes.

???If the pop-up window does not appear, select My Computer i-Launcher iLinker.exe.

Windows ??? If a pop-up window prompting you to run iLinker.exe appears, run it first.

???When you connect the camera to a computer with i-Launcher installed, the program will launch automatically.

6Follow the on-screen instructions to install i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web.

???Available programs may differ depending on your computer???s specifications.

Before installing the program, ensure that the PC is connected to a network.

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Appendix > Using programs on a PC

Requirements for Windows OS

???The requirements on the following pages are recommendations only. i-Launcher may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements, depending on the condition of your computer.

???If your computer does not meet the requirements, videos may not play correctly.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage that results from using unqualified computers such as a computer you assembled yourself.

Requirements for Mac OS

Appendix > Using programs on a PC

Using i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web

i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web allows you to update the firmware of the camera or the lens, or download the User Manual. It also allows you to download and install Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung DNG Converter, PC Auto Backup, Power Media Player, and the NX1 SDK reference program.

Opening i-Launcher

If i-Launcher Web is installed, it is automatically launched when the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable. If it is not automatically

click Applications Samsung i-Launcher on your Mac OS computer.

Available programs

Appendix > Using programs on a PC

Requirements

Appendix > Using programs on a PC

Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

1Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PC.

2Select a language.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.