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What conditions are required for taking great photos? Aesthetic
sense is important, but you also have to be able to make great
use of the tools in your hand: your camera, and your lens. This is
the reason why it is crucial for you to successfully understand the
functions and operation methods of the camera.
The many buttons and complex menu settings in the digital cam-
era may seem complex but, in fact, most settings are quite simple.
The Samsung smart camera makes it easy even for beginners to
access all the powerful features of the camera due to its easy and
convenient human-centered interface.
Start with automatic
Start o by using SMART AUTO mode, which is fully automatic.
Get used to the functions and names of the camera buttons and
slowly look over the menu until you nd yourself becoming famil-
iar with the camera.
Once you get more familiar with it, you will be able to judge which
functions you need depending on the situation, and the path to-
wards become an intermediate user with adept control over your
camera will be clear. And always remember: digital cameras today
provide outstanding auto recognition functions and exposure pro-
gramming so that even in fully automatic mode, you can always
get excellent results.
Getting to know your camera better willhelp you take excellent photos
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Check your basic settings regularly
Before you shoot, there are several things you should regularly
check, like your ISO, white balance, resolution, quality, le format,
exposure compensation, etc. For instance, you may shoot a photo
with high ISO at night and forget to return it to default. The next
day, the high ISO may cause errors while shooting photos during
the day. Or you might change your settings to low resolution at
one point and forget to revert back when you want to shoot some-
thing for printing. Therefore, it is important to be careful.
Try to figure out the names and roles of each button such as the 5-way but-
ton, the jog dial on the top, diverse hot keys and settings for mode dial. Youcan see the menu list of the camera by pressing the MENU button at the
back side of the camera. From the list, it is possible to set the preferred menu
by using the jog dial on the top of the camera or the wheel dial on the back.
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Correct resolution setting depends on purpose
If your goal is to upload to your blog or favorite social media, then
low resolution is enough. However, if you want to print a photo lat-
er, then raising the resolution is helpful. If you raise the resolution
to the highest, then it is even possible to print large scale poster-
quality photos. High resolution photos can be used to print large
scale family photos, canvases, wallpapers, etc.
It is good to shoot photos in high resolution as long as the memory
card capacity allows. This is because you can crop and use a part
of the photo depending on how you want to use it. The NX sys-
tem supports high resolutions of up to 2,030 pixels. You can crop
parts of the photo and zoom in on key aspects, while still retaining
the high quality of the image. It is useful to always have an extra
memory card prepared, and it is recommended to move the les
to a computer hard disk after shooting and keep the memory card
empty.
What is resolution?
The resolution settings on a digital camera help decide the size of
the photo. A higher resolution setting creates a larger photo, and a
lower resolution setting makes the photo size smaller. Also, resolu-
tion is in proportion to le size. Hence, the greater the resolution,
the greater the le size.
Setting the resolution correctlydepends on your situation
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Resolution settings
The NX system allows you to select a resolution range from the
highest of 20.3 megapixels down to the lowest of 1 megapixel.The NX system also supports resolutions in various ratios includ-
ing 16.9 picture ratio for HD TV output, 1:1 for a square shape and
3:2 for standard photo size. This allows you to select the resolution
that best suits your purpose.
A1 size print: 841X594mm
A2 size print: 594X420mm
A3 size print: 420X297mm
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There are two types of le format settings: JPEG and RAW. Both le
formats have advantages and disadvantages and should be used
based on how you intend to use the images you create.
JPEG
JPEG is the most commonly used photo le format. It has the ad-
vantage of being easy to handle due to its outstanding compat-
ibility and small size based on its compression method. Although
it is compressed, there is no big dierence in quality, so it is used
widely for shooting photos.
RAW
RAW is a data type that is literally raw in that it records only data
related to the image formation and does not store other shoot-
ing information. The key advantage of this le format is that you
can edit more freely after the photo is taken, controlling things like
exposure, contrast, white balance, saturation, sharpness and dis-
tortion. However, RAW cannot simply be used as is. After editing,
it must be saved as a JPEG or other similar le format. Also, the le
size is typically quite large and not easy to handle. Therefore, we
recommend that beginners use JPEG.
Choosing the right le format andimage quality setting based on usage purposes
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Image quality settings
For quality settings, you can select between super ne, ne, and
normal. It is optimal to select the best quality, but it is important
to select the setting t for a specic purpose as image quality is
related to size. If your end goal is to upload the image to the web
or a blog, normal quality is preferable, whereas for printing or high
quality purposes, super ne quality would be ideal. As long as the
memory card allows, shooting with super ne quality is recom-
mended. This is because a high quality photo is more advanta-
geous for editing or cropping after shooting.
JPEG + RAW
There is an option to simultaneously save a JPEG and a RAW le
when you shoot. This is a good feature for important photos. You
can have quick access to the JPEG to share immediately, and later
you can use the RAW le to edit. However, it is important to watch
out for increased le size.
The Samsung RAW converter program comes on a CD provided with thecamera. The exposure and white balance settings etc. in RAW files (file exten-
sion: SRW) can be adjusted and calibrated. The files can also be converted
into JPEG or TIFF format
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Sensitivity (ISO)
Sensitivity is the degree to which the image sensor reacts when
receiving light. It is measured by ISO (International Organization
for Standardization) standards and referred to as ISO. Higher ISO
sensitivity means that the camera is more sensitive to light. Con-
versely, a lower ISO value denotes lower light sensitivity.
Exposure value and change in qualityISO settings
Selection of higher or lower ISO sensitivity
Consequently, by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity value that can
react suciently to poor lighting conditions, you can take natural
photos in low light or dark places without a ash. You can capture
moments at faster shutter speeds or widen the depth of eld (fo-
cusing range) by closing the aperture.
In other words, there is more shooting freedom with a higher ISO.
However, increasing the sensitivity value causes the overall image
quality to deteriorate. So, for higher quality shots, you should try
to shoot with a low ISO setting. In general, the sensitivity values
between the highest value and the value 2 steps below cover the
range of practical sensitivity values.
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A blurred photo taken with slow
shutter speed and low light.
A clear photo taken at high
sensitivity with fast shutter speed.
Sensitivity selection tricks
The most common reason why a higher sensitivity setting is need-
ed, despite its low quality attributes, is for situations when camera
blur occurs due to low light and slow shutter speed.
A higher setting is also useful when shooting at night, in low light in-
doors or in museums or concert halls where a ash cannot be used.
Generally, ISO100-200 should be enough in a normal outdoor area
or a bright indoor area and increasing the sensitivity should be un-
necessary if you use a tripod, even when night shooting.
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Deciding photo color withWhite Balance
Our eyes adapt easily to light and recognize the color white as
white under any lighting condition. But the color of a photo de-
pends on the light source illuminating the subject. An incandes-
cent lamp actually produces a red light, similar to sunlight at sun-
set. A uorescent lamp produces a blue light similar to the light at
dawn or on a cloudy day. To adjust for this the camera has a whitebalance setting function to suit dierent shooting conditions.
Low color temperature for late afternoon High color temperature for early morning
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Auto White Balance (AWB)
In most circumstances, the auto white balance (AWB) setting pro-
vides satisfactory results. However, you can select a more precise
setting or choose fully manual mode in the white balance menu
if color is leaning too much to one end of the spectrum or your
shooting results are not satisfactory.
White balance manual setting
There is no need to set the white balance precisely if you want to express theatmosphere of the light source when the expression of original color is not
required. Instead, doing the opposite and randomly adjusting the color can
be a fun experience.
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Color temperature changedby dierent types of light source
Adjusting color temperature on a digital camera
Unlike lm cameras that used numerous color temperature ad-
justment lters, digital cameras are able to adjust color tempera-
ture by adjusting the white balance function.
The operation method is simple. Enter the white balance set-
tings menu, shoot a photo by lling the entire screen based on an
chromatic color such as white or gray as the standard subject, and
press the settings button. The light source of the subject of inter-
est and the standard subject must be the same, and you must also
be careful not to create shadows.
By adjusting the white balance through achromatic subjects, ex-
pression of original color under the relevant light source is possi-
ble. Conversely, adjusting white balance with blue or yellow paper
creates interesting photos with completely dierent colors.
What is color temperature?
Color temperature refers to the numeric value of color change
when an ideal black body radiates heat. Lord Kelvin discovered it,
which is why the unit K is used. When a virtual black body is radi-
ated in the absolute temperature of -273, from the beginning
until the end of combustion changes color from [dark red][red]
[orange][yellow][white][blue]. Color temperature is the
value expressed through these colors.
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Color temperature of white light as a standard
Generally, the color temperature around noon on a clear day in
sunlight is the same as that of white (colorless) light. The color
temperature at that time of day is 5000K-5500K. The reference
point between higher and lower color temperatures is this color
temperature. That is, a lower color temperature is less than 5000K
and a higher color temperature is over 5500K. Lower color tem-
peratures tend to be closer to red; and higher, closer to blue
Color temperature table
Candle
Tungsten
Halogen lamp
Daylight
Cloudy Clear sky
Fluorescent lamp(L) Fluorescent lamp(H)
2000K 2800K 3200~3400K 7000K5500K 10000K
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White balance settingsfor dierent shooting circumstances
White Balance is compensated by a complementary color to the
ambient lighting. To set the white balance to uorescent, red is
added to oset the blue-green of a uorescent light, while blue is
added to oset the red of an incandescent light. If you understand
this principle, you can use the white balance mode as a color lter.
To introduce a feeling of dawn during the daytime, select Tung-
sten mode to shoot a bluish-toned photo.
Option explanation
Icon Explanation
Auto*: Automatic setting of optimal color temperature based on the light source
Daylight*: Appropriate for outdoor shoots on clear days. Reconstructs the closest colors as seen
through your eyes.
Cloudy*: Cloudy days or situations with many shadows. Corrects blue light levels on cloudy days.
Fluorescent _White*: Fluorescent Daylight set to fluorescent lighting color temperature of ap-
proximately 4200K.
Fluorescent_NW* : Fluorescent Daylight set to daylight white (very white) fluorescent lighting
color temperature of approximately 5000K.
Fluorescent_Daylight*: Fluorescent Daylight set to daylight color (slightly blue light) fluorescent
lighting color temperature of approximately 6500K.
Tungsten*: Appropriate for halogen and incandescent lamp lighting. Corrects the yellow color in
orange tinted incandescent lamps.
Flash WB*: Optimized for using flash.
Custom Set: Users can manually adjust the white balance based on the light source.
* After selecting the light source, you can adjust the color temperature minutely.(Excludes Custom Set)
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Changes in photosby white balance setting
Tungsten Flash WB Custom Set
Auto WB Daylight Cloudy
Fluorescent White Fluorescent NW Fluorescent Daylight
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Except for screen composition, adjusting the focus is one of the
most important aspects of camera operations. No matter how
beautiful the landscape is, the beauty of a photo is not expressed
well without the right focus. It would not be an overstatement to
say that the start of shooting a photo is adjusting the focus. There
are three modes to adjust the focus, and you must select the ap-
propriate mode based on the subject and situation in order to get
precise focus where you want it.
Starting camera operationsAF mode
If the lens has an AF/MF button, you need to select the correct mode. Set the
button to AF in the case of single AF or continuous AF and to MF in the case of
manual focus. (Single AF and continuous AF can be controlled in the Menu.)
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Single AF mode (single auto focus)
Auto focus mode sets the focus when half-pressing the shutter, so
that the focus becomes xed in that location. If the subject or cam-
era moves, then you can half-press the shutter again to set the focus
again. SAF is appropriate for landscape photos or stationary subjects.
Continuous AF mode (continuous auto focus)
This mode changes the focus based on the movement of the subject
or camera while half-pressing the shutter to set the focus. CAF is ap-
propriate for shooting dynamic subjects such as people and sports.
MF mode (manual focus)
Manual focus mode enables the user to spin the ring to adjust the
focus manually. This mode is relatively less precise than AF mode
because the eect of adjusting the focus must be seen through the
viewnder or display while adjusting the focus. AF mode is useful
for circumstances where focusing on the subject is dicult such as
nights, white walls, and skies.
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AF AREA settings
Select AF: Moves the AF point to the desired area within the screen.
Multi AF: Displays the areas in focus within the screen.
Face Detection AF: Focuses on a person when a person is within
the screen.
Self-Portrait AF: Allows conrmation of whether one's face is within
the screen through a sound eect during self-shots.
AF AREA
The AF (Auto Focus) AREA function can be used to change the po-
sition of the focus area on the screen. When you take a photo of
a subject, the subject might be at the center or at the side of the
scene. Selecting the appropriate AF area allows you to focus andshoot fast.
It is more convenient to move the
AF point via the Select AF to shoot
photos.
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Moving the AF pointer
If you are unable to set the focus because the focus range is cen-
tered, half-press the shutter and press the OK button on the back
to move the focus range to the desired area. Spin the jog dial to
adjust the square that displays the focus range.
You can focus fast if you use the single AF function properly. Skilled
users can focus correctly without moving the AF zone but begin-
ners may need to move the focus zone to get correctly focused.
Changing to SAF AREA
Adjust using the jog dial and wheel key
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AF-LOCK
Fix the focus zone in the center, place the subject in the center
of the screen and then press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Compose the image by moving the camera while continuing to
press and hold the shutter button halfway down to x (lock) the
focus and then press the shutter button all the way down to take
the shot. Once you become accustomed to this process, you can
shoot very fast by locking the focus zone in the center and moving
the focus around the center.
If your camera is not set on a tripod, it is quite a hassle to move
the focus range each time. The AF-LOCK function, together with
half-pressing the shutter, is useful when shooting with your hands.
AF-LOCKSet the focus without changing the AREA
What is half-pressing the shutter?
To half press the shutter press the shutter button down lightly in-
stead of pressing it all the way for shooting. Half pressing changes
the focus mark on the screen to green, adjusts the focus and
displays the shutter speed and the aperture value on the screen
along with the exposure measurement. At this point, keeping
light pressure on the shutter button will maintain the focus as it
is (only for SAF). When actually shooting, it is always best to rst
press the shutter button halfway to check the focused area and
then press the button fully down to take a photo.
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Compose the image.
Adjust the subject to be in focus and maintainlight pressure on the shutter button.
Compose the previous image and press theshutter button to take the photo.
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Most shoots are possible with AF mode, but it may not function
properly for circumstances such as plain colored walls, skies with-
out clouds, or animals in cages.
For these circumstances, it is useful to transition to MF mode to
set the focus. For more precise focusing, MF Assist is a convenient
function. MF Assist provides a more precise conrmation of the fo-
cus status by expanding the center area of the screen (by up to ve
to eight times) while you spin the focus ring.
Sometimes you need to focus manually.Here's how to use MF mode.
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What is Drive mode?
Drive mode is a function that determines whether to take one pho-
to at a time or consecutive photos. Continuous shooting L mode
takes three photos per second and is recommended for photos of
events or moving portrait photos, and H mode takes eight to nine
photos and is appropriate for situations such as sports matches.
BURST mode takes 30 photos per second and can be used for
reviewing motion, such as doing a meticulous analysis of a golf
swing.
Capture the best moment with continuous shotDrive mode settings
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Enter Bracketing Settings in the Menu to
nd three menus (AEB, WBB, and PWB).
In each menu, you can select Exposure
(AEB), Color Temperature (WBB), and Pic-
ture Wizard (PWB). You cannot use AEB
and WBB simultaneously.
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket) mode
Takes three photos (overexposed, cor-
rectly exposed, and underexposed) and
is useful for photos that are sensitive to
exposure, such as exhibition photos. With
multiple images, it makes sure you alwaysget the right exposure.
PWB (Picture Wizard Bracket) mode
Takes three photos of preset picture wiz-
ard values. The above modes can be set
in Bracket Menu.
WBB (White Balance Bracket) mode
Takes three photos of three preset white
balance colors.
Automatically divide shotswith Auto BRACKET
-1EV under exposure
Normal
+1EV over exposure
AEB
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PWBWBB
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Standards for optimum exposure
Then what is the standard for optimum exposure? Optimum expo-
sure is based on neutral gray (a 'gray card') with an average bright-
ness of 18% reectance.
Therefore, when the average reectance of a subject on thescreen exceeds 18%, the camera automatically adjusts the shut-
ter speed to be faster or the aperture value to be smaller in order
to reduce the amount of light. Conversely, when the average re-
ectance is less than 18%, the camera adjusts the shutter speed
to be slower or open the aperture to increase the amount of light.
Optimum exposure
The two key aspects of shooting photos are focus and exposure.
Optimum exposure means receiving the correct amount of light
at an adequate level during shooting. To do this, it is necessary
to adjust the aperture and the shutter speed. A lower exposure
(underexposure) means a darker photo, whereas a higher expo-
sure (overexposure) means a brighter photo due to an excessive
amount of light.
Basics of shooting photosOptimum exposure
Gray card: A neutral grey colored card based
on 18% concentration as a standard for normal
exposure
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The camera's reected exposure meter
The camera measures the amount of light reected o of a sub-
ject rather than measuring the brightness of the light source itself.
Therefore, the camera makes white subjects into gray subjects
because it determines the white to be too bright, and black sub-
jects are turned into gray subjects because black subjects are de-
termined to be too dark. All subjects show an exposure value (EV)
based on 18% concentration as a standard for optimum exposure.
This is the reason manual exposure compensation is at times nec-
essary from the optimum exposure value of the exposure meter.
For bright situations.
(+) EV needed. +1EV
For dark situations.
(-) EV needed. -1EV
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For completely dierent results:Setting the measurement range of exposure
To measure exposure accurately, the appropriate metering mode
must be selected. You can select whether to measure the ex-
posure of the entire screen, measure by increasing emphasis of
the center area of the screen, or measure just a small area of the
screen.
Multi-metering: Measures the average brightness by dividing the
screen. Suitable for subjects with similar brightness within the
screen.
Center-weighted Metering: Measures the center-weighted area of
the screen. Appropriate when the subject and the surroundings
have a slight dierence in brightness.
Spot metering: Measures a portion of the center of the screen
only. Appropriate when the subject and the surroundings have a
slight dierence in brightness.
AE-LOCK
For center-weighted and spot metering, place the main subject at
the center area of the screen and half-press the shutter to meas-
ure. Then while half-pressing the shutter, go back to the previous
screen composition and full-press the shutter to shoot the photo.
You can also set the EV manually before shooting.
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Center-weighted for a portrait
Spot measurement if there is a big difference in brightness
Multi-measurement for normal subjects
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Exposure compensation
The camera falsely determines the brightness at times because it measures the over-
all brightness of the screen. For example, when shooting a portrait photo with the sky
as the background, the portrait appears dark because of the surface area that the sky
takes up. Also, there are often times when portrait photos turn out dark during backlit
shots.
On the other hand, sunset photos are shot brighter than what the eye sees and there-
fore reduce the vibe of the atmosphere. The reason for this is due to the lower, dark
area of the screen which makes the camera increase the exposure. The conclusion is
that the exposure measured by the camera cannot be trusted 100%, and based on
the standard of the exposure compensation, the user must determine how to adjust
the EV.
Shooting completion through exposure compensation
Exposure warning indicator Standard exposure index
Decreased exposure (Darker) Increased exposure (Brighter)
Exposure level indicator
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Exposure compensation is not an option but a must
A necessity for good photos is adjusting exposure compensation.
No matter how good the subject and screen composition is, the
brightness and atmosphere must match to provide inspiration. It
is important to check the brightness on the display after shooting
to adjust the EV until reaching the desirable level.
Method of exposure compensation
M mode allows the manual adjust of EV through the aperture and
shutter speed, and the EV function can be used in the P, A, and S
modes. It is designed to adjust 3stops after pressing the exposure
compensation button. Remember to change the EV back to de-
fault after adjusting it during a shot. If you do not turn it back into
default, then future shots will use the latest EV settings and you
may not get the desired photos.
+1EV
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