Samsung NX500 User Manual

USER MANUALENG This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

9ContentsAF area ... 90Selection AF ...

Shooting Functions9999Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsUse the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function to minimize camera shake. OIS may not be

Shooting Functions100100Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsYou can set the shooting method, such as Continuous, Burst, Timer, or Bracketing.Select Si

101Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)ContinuousContinuously capture photos while you are pressing [Shutter]. You can capture up to 4 phot

102Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)TimerCapture a photo after a specied time. You can also set the shooting interval, number of shots,

103Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive pho

104Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)Depth BracketingWhen you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos, each with a die

Shooting Functions105105Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsSet the shooting interval, the number of shots, and shooting start time. Use this function

Shooting Functions106106Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsTo capture a realistic photo of a subject, the amount of light should be constant. When th

107Shooting Functions > FlashReducing the red-eye eectWhen you capture a photo of a person in the dark using the ash, a red glow may appear in th

108Shooting Functions > Flash• You can also drag the slider or touch / to adjust the intensity.• Adjusting the flash intensity may not be eective

10ContentsVoice ... 124Wind

109Shooting Functions > FlashOption DescriptionFlash Mode• A-TTL: In the A-TTL (Advanced Through The Lens) mode, the camera measures the light re

110Shooting Functions > Flash* DefaultOption DescriptionUse Wireless FlashSet to use wireless sync. (O*, On)ChannelSelect channels for wireless sy

Shooting Functions111111Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsThe metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light.The c

112Shooting Functions > MeteringCenter-weightedThe Center-weighted mode calculates a broader area than the Spot mode does. It sums up the amount of

113Shooting Functions > MeteringMeasuring the exposure value of the focus area When this function is turned on, the camera automatically sets an op

Shooting Functions114114Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsThis function automatically corrects for the loss of bright or dark detail that can occur

Shooting Functions115115Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsThe camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels of light from the photo

116Shooting Functions > Exposure compensationUsing the brightness adjustment guideAdjust the brightness using the selected area as a reference. The

Shooting Functions117117Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsIf you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong light/dark contrast betw

Shooting Functions118118Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsSeparate the exposure area and the focus area or merge them again. This feature is availab

11ContentsChapter 5Camera settings menuUser settings ... 1

Shooting Functions119119Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsThe functions available for video are explained starting below.Movie sizeSet the movie siz

120Shooting Functions > Video functionsWhen Video Out is set to PAL* DefaultIcon Size Recommended for4096X2160 (24p) View on a 4K UHDTV.3840X2160 (

121Shooting Functions > Video functionsBit rates for movie sizesFile format Movie Size Bit rate (Pro) Mbit/s Bit rate (HQ) Mbit/s Bit rate (Normal)

122Shooting Functions > Video functionsFast/Slow MovieSet the playing speed of a video.To set playing speed options,In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ g

123Shooting Functions > Video functionsFaderAdd dramatic eects to your videos. Set the fade in option to gradually fade the video in at the start

124Shooting Functions > Video functionsVoiceSometimes, a muted video is more appealing than one with sound. Turn Voice o to record a muted video.T

Chapter 3Playback/EditingLearn about how to play back and edit photos and videos.

126Playback/EditingLearn how to view photo and video thumbnails and how to protect or delete les.If you perform no operations for a while, informatio

127Playback/Editing > Searching and managing lesViewing les by category1 In the thumbnail view, press [m] ĺ z ĺ Filter ĺ a category.• You can al

128Playback/Editing > Searching and managing lesViewing continuous and burst shotsView continuous and burst shots from a photo bundle. Select a ph

12ContentsUsing programs on a PC... 198Installing i-Launcher ...

129Playback/Editing > Searching and managing lesProtecting lesProtect your les from accidental deletion.1 In Playback mode, press [m] ĺ z ĺ Prot

130Playback/Editing > Searching and managing lesDeleting lesDelete les in Playback mode and secure more space on your memory card. Protected le

131Playback/EditingEnlarging a photoYou can enlarge photos when viewing them in Playback mode. You can also use the Trim function to extract the porti

132Playback/Editing > Viewing photosViewing a slide showYou can view photos in a slide show and apply various eects.1 In Playback mode, press [m].

133Playback/Editing > Viewing photosViewing the overexposure guideMake the overexposed areas in a photo blink.To view the overexposure guide,In Pla

134Playback/EditingIn Playback mode, you can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video to save as another le.StopCaptureIcon Descr

135Playback/Editing > Playing videosAdjusting the brightness of a videoAdjust the brightness of a video while playing it.To adjust the brightness o

136Playback/Editing > Playing videos10 When the pop-up message appears, select Ye s .• You cannot trim a video recorded in 3D mode.• The original v

137Playback/EditingPerform photo editing tasks, such as resizing or rotating. Edited photos are saved as new les under dierent le names. Photos cap

138Playback/Editing > Editing photosRotating a photo1 Touch → .2 Touch an option.Rotate : Right 90˚Cancel Done3 Press [o] or touch Done.4 Touch

13Concepts in PhotographyStanding photographyCompose your shot, stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your elbows pointed d

139Playback/Editing > Editing photosAdjusting your photosYou can correct captured photos by adjusting the brightness, contrast, or color.1 Touch .

140Playback/Editing > Editing photosApplying Smart Filter eectsApply special eects to your photos.1 Touch , and then touch an option.Smart Filte

Chapter 4Connecting & TransferringLearn how to share photos or videos and use various features.

142Connecting & TransferringConnecting to a smart phoneUsing NFC features in Shooting modeIn Shooting mode, connect a camera and a smart phone by

143Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phoneUsing the GPS Geo Tagging FeatureTo save GPS information when you take a photo using

144Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phoneSending les to a smart phoneYou can use the MobileLink feature to easily send photos

145Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phone4 Select the camera from the list on the smart phone.• The smart phone can connect to

146Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phone1 In Shooting mode, press [R].2 Touch .• If the pop-up message that prompts you to d

147Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phone5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera or conrm the regist

148Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phoneUsing a smart phone as a remote shutter releaseUse the Bluetooth Shutter function in

14Concepts in PhotographyCrouching photographyCompose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep a straight posture.Using the displ

149Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phoneSaving les to a smart phone automaticallyWhen you capture a photo with your camera,

150Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phone4 On the camera, conrm the smart phone‘s registration request.• If the smart phone h

151Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phoneDownloading custom modes via a smart phoneYou can download various shooting settings

152Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a smart phone4 Select the camera from the list on the smart phone.• The smart phone can connect to

153Connecting & TransferringSending photos via emailConnect to a network and send stored photos on the camera via email.Connecting to a WLANLearn

154Connecting & Transferring > Sending photos via emailSetting network options1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press [F]

155Connecting & Transferring > Sending photos via emailNetwork connection tips• You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi features.• The q

156Connecting & Transferring > Sending photos via emailEntering textLearn how to enter text. The icons in the table let you move the cursor, ch

157Connecting & Transferring > Sending photos via emailSending photos via emailYou can send photos stored on the camera via email. For informat

158Connecting & Transferring > Sending photos via email• Even if a photo appears to have transferred successfully, errors with the recipient’s

15Concepts in Photography• To capture a self-portrait, set Auto Self Shot to On, ip the display 180° upwards and touch the subject on the display. (p

159Connecting & Transferring > Sending photos via email5 Select the Email box, enter your email address, and then touch .6 Select Save to save

160Connecting & Transferring > Sending photos via emailChanging the email passwordIn the email menu, you can change the email password. For inf

161Connecting & TransferringViewing photos or videos on a TVUse the Wi-Fi feature or USB cable to play back les from the camera on a TV. To use t

162Connecting & Transferring > Viewing photos or videos on a TV• You can share up to 1,000 recent les.• On the TV, you can view only photos or

163Connecting & Transferring > Viewing photos or videos on a TVConnecting via cablePlay back photos or videos by connecting your camera to an H

164Connecting & Transferring > Viewing photos or videos on a TVViewing les on a 3D TVYou can view photos or videos captured in 3D mode on a 3D

165Connecting & TransferringConnecting to a computerUsing Auto Backup for photos or videosYou can send photos or videos that you captured with the

166Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a computer3 Select OK.• To cancel sending, select Cancel.• You cannot select individual les to ba

167Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a computer3 Turn on the camera.• The computer recognizes the camera automatically.4 On your comput

168Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a computerDisconnecting the camera (for Windows 7)When the camera is connected to the computer as

16Concepts in PhotographyApertureThe aperture is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The aperture housing contains thin, metal plate

169Connecting & Transferring > Connecting to a computer3 Turn on the camera.• The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a r

Chapter 5Camera settings menuLearn about the user settings and general settings menu. You can adjust the settings to better suit your needs and prefe

171Camera settings menuYou can set the user environment with these settings.To set user options,In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ d ĺ an option.Available

172Camera settings menu > User settingsColor SpaceThe color space option allows you to select methods for representing colors. Digital imaging devi

173Camera settings menu > User settingsDistortion CorrectYou can correct distortion that can be caused by lenses. This function may not be availabl

174Camera settings menu > User settingsCenter MarkerSet to display a cross-shaped center marker in the center of the screen. Use the center marker

175Camera settings menu > User settings* DefaultOption DescriptionFEL HoldKeep the ash intensity lock function on after shooting. (The intensity r

176Camera settings menu > User settings* DefaultOption DescriptionTouch OperationSet to enable touch operation in Shooting mode.Dynamic RangeSelect

177Camera settings menu > User settingsiFn SettingAdjust the iFn settings for an i-Function lens.Option DescriptioniFn StandardAdjust the shutter s

178Camera settings menu > User settingsLens Button Speed SettingsSet the zoom speed for the Power Zoom lens’ buttons at either fast, medium, or slo

17Concepts in PhotographyAperture value and the depth of eldYou can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by changing the size of the aperture. A

179Camera settings menu > User settingsE-Shutter* DefaultOption DescriptionO*Set to use the mechanical shutter.OnSet to use the electronic shutter

180Camera settings menuLearn to congure your camera’s settings.To set Setting options,In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m] ĺ q ĺ an option.* Defa

181Camera settings menu > Setting* DefaultItem DescriptionPower SaveSet power shut o time. The camera shuts o if you do not use it within the tim

182Camera settings menu > Setting* DefaultItem DescriptionHDMI OutputWhen you connect the camera to an HDMI-supported TV with an HDMI cable, you ca

183Camera settings menu > Setting* DefaultItem DescriptionFormatFormat the memory card. Formatting deletes all existing les including protected l

184Camera settings menu > Setting* DefaultItem DescriptionReset• Camera Menu*: Return the setup menu and shooting options to the factory defaults.

Chapter 6AppendixGet information about error messages, camera maintenance, using programs on a computer, rmware updates, troubleshooting tips, speci

186AppendixWhen the following error messages appear, try these remedies.Error messages Suggested remediesLens is lockedThe lens is locked. Rotate the

187AppendixCleaning the cameraCamera lens and displayUse a brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, appl

188Appendix > Maintaining the cameraUsing on beaches or shores• Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other simil

18Concepts in PhotographyShutter speedShutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter. It controls the amount of lig

189Appendix > Maintaining the cameraUsing the camera with caution in the humid environmentsWhen you move the camera from a cold environment to a wa

190Appendix > Maintaining the cameraAbout memory cardsSupported memory cardsThis product supports SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Ca

191Appendix > Maintaining the cameraMemory card capacityThe memory capacity may dier depending on the type of scenes you shoot and the shooting co

192Appendix > Maintaining the cameraSizeQualityPro HQ NormalVideo4096X2160 (24p/NTSC, PAL) Approx. 7' 30" Approx. 13' 6" Approx

193Appendix > Maintaining the camera• Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory

194Appendix > Maintaining the camera• Avoid storing or using the battery in hot, humid places, such as spas or shower enclosures.• Do not rest the

195Appendix > Maintaining the cameraBattery lifeShooting mode Average time/Number of photosPhotosApprox. 185 min./Approx. 370 photosVideosApprox. 1

196Appendix > Maintaining the cameraBattery precautionsProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage.Prevent batteries from making cont

197Appendix > Maintaining the cameraNotes about charging with a computer connected• Use only the provided USB cable.• The battery may not charge wh

198AppendixUsing programs on a PCYou can view and edit les using the provided programs. You can also send the les to a PC wirelessly.Installing i-La

1Copyright information• Camera specications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.• You a

19Concepts in PhotographyISO sensitivityThe exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the camera to light. This sensitivity is measured

199Appendix > Using programs on a PCRequirements for Windows OSItem RequirementsCPUIntel® 3rd Gen. i5 3.4 GHz or higher (or equivalent AMD process

200Appendix > Using programs on a PCUsing i-Launcheri-Launcher allows you to update the rmware of the camera or the lens, or download the User Man

201Appendix > Using programs on a PCRequirementsItem RequirementsPC Auto BackupWindows Windows 7/8/8.1Mac Mac OS 10.7 or higherSamsung Movie Conver

202Appendix > Using programs on a PCInstalling Samsung RAW ConverterLaunch i-Launcher, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the pr

203AppendixUpdating the firmwareUse Wi-Fi or a USB cable to connect the camera to the computer and update the rmware of the camera or the lens.• You

204Appendix > Updating the rmwareConnecting via Wi-Fi1 Press [m] ĺ q ĺ Device Information ĺ Software Update ĺ Download via Wi-Fi.• The camera will

205AppendixBefore contacting a service centerIf you are having trouble with your device, try these troubleshooting solutions before contacting a servi

206Appendix > Before contacting a service centerSituation Suggested remediesThe memory card has an error• Turn o the camera, and then turn it on

207Appendix > Before contacting a service centerSituation Suggested remediesThe playback screen does not appear on the connected external device•

208AppendixCamera specificationsImage SensorTypeBSI CMOSSensor size23.5 X 15.7 mmEective pixelsApprox. 28.2 mega-pixelsTotal pixelsApprox. 30.7 mega-

20Concepts in PhotographyHow the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposureThe aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sen

209Appendix > Camera specicationsDrive ModesModeSingle, Continuous, Timer, BracketContinuous shooting9 fps* Maximum shooting speed is 9 frames per

210Appendix > Camera specicationsVideoFormatMP4, AVICompression VideoHEVC, MJPEG (VGA only)Size4096X2160 (24 fps), 3840X2160 (30 fps), 1920X1080,

211AppendixGlossaryAnaglyph modeAnaglyph mode enables a 3D eect to be applied to images when they are viewed through optical devices such as special

212Appendix > GlossaryColor spaceThe range of colors that the camera can identify and reproduce in photos.Color temperatureColor Temperature is a m

213Appendix > GlossaryExif (Exchangeable Image File Format)A specication that denes an image le format for digital cameras created by the Japan

214Appendix > GlossaryISO sensitivityThe sensitivity of the camera to light, based on the equivalent lm speed used in a lm camera. At higher ISO

215Appendix > GlossaryNTSC (National Television System Committee)A video color encoding standard used most commonly in Japan, North America, the Ph

216Appendix > GlossaryRAW (CCD raw data)The original, unprocessed data, collected directly from the camera’s image sensor. White Balance, contrast,

217AppendixOptional accessoriesYou can purchase the following optional items:Lens, external ash, shutter release (micro USB type), rechargeable batte

218AppendixAAccessoriesConnect the ash 59Flash layout 58Active AF 89AEL 117Aperture 16, 20Auto Backup 165Auto focus 87BBatteryCaution 194Char

21Concepts in PhotographyCorrelation between focal length, angle, and perspectiveFocal length, which is measured in millimeters, is the distance betwe

219Appendix > IndexIIconsPlayback mode 50Shooting mode 46i-Launcher 198Image adjustmentAdjusting photos 139Retouching faces 139Initial setting

220Appendix > IndexSSamsung RAW Converter 202Service center 205Settings 180Shooting modesAperture Priority 64Auto 60Custom 67Manual 66Progra

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22Concepts in PhotographyDepth of eldThe depth of eld (DOF) is the focused area around the subject.In general, the DOF can be shallow or deep. In ph

23Concepts in PhotographyDOF depends on focal lengthThe longer the focal length, the shallower the DOF. A telescopic lens with a longer focal length w

24Concepts in PhotographyDOF previewYou can press the Custom button to get an idea of what your shot will look like before shooting. The camera adjust

25Concepts in PhotographyUsing the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling compositions. Below are a few examples.Photos with two

26Concepts in PhotographyFlashLight is one of the most important components in photography. However, you will not always have enough of light in all s

27Concepts in PhotographyBounce PhotographyBounce photography refers to the method of bouncing light o of the ceiling or walls so that the light spre

Chapter 1My CameraLearn about your camera’s layout, display icons, lens, optional accessories, and basic functions.

2Health and safety informationPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.Do not use the ash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals.

My Camera29Getting startedUnpackingCheck your product box for the following items.Camera (including the body cap)AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable ba

My Camera30Camera layoutNo. Name2Command dial 1• In the Menu screen: Move to a desired menu item.• In the Smart panel: Adjust a selected option.• I

My Camera > Camera layout31No. Name2Video recording button3EV button• Press and hold the button, and then scroll command dial 1 to adjust the expo

My Camera > Camera layout32No. Name1Battery chamber/Memory card cover2Tripod mount3NFC tag4USB and shutter release portConnect the camera to a comp

My Camera > Camera layout33Using the displayYou can take a self-portrait while looking at yourself in the display by ipping the display up.Using t

My Camera34Inserting the battery and memory cardLearn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.Memory cardInsert the memo

My Camera > Inserting the battery and memory card35Using the memory card adapterTo use micro memory cards with this camera, a PC, or a memory card

My Camera36Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the batteryBefore you use the camera for the rst time, you must charge the battery

My Camera37Performing the initial setupWhen you turn on your camera for the rst time, the initial setup screen appears. The language is preset for th

My Camera > Performing the initial setup388 Press [D/I] to set the option, and then press [o].Time SettingsBack SetDSTHour Min9 Press [I] to select

3Health and safety informationIf liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger

My Camera39Selecting functions (options)Using buttons and dialsUse one of the following methods to select an option:• Scroll command dial 1, and then

My Camera > Selecting functions (options)40Selecting by touchDo not use sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. You can damage

My Camera > Selecting functions (options)413 Scroll command dial 1 or press [D/I] to move to b, and then press [o].• You can also touch b on the sc

My Camera > Selecting functions (options)42Using the smart panelPress [f] or touch on the screen to access some functions such as Exposure, ISO,

My Camera > Selecting functions (options)43Using iFnPress [i-Function] on an i-Function lens to manually select and adjust shutter speed, aperture

My Camera > Selecting functions (options)44• You can also press [i-Function], and then press [D/I] or drag the screen to select a setting.Option De

My Camera > Selecting functions (options)45Using the iFn plus functionOn an i-Function lens, press [i-Function], and then press [a] or [B] on the c

My Camera46Display iconsIcon DescriptionShooting modeCurrent dateCurrent timeBluetooth onFocal length*Notication panel bar (Touch)Overheating warning

My Camera > Display icons47Icon DescriptionFace detectionWhite Balance (p. 83)White Balance micro adjustmentOptical Image Stabilization (OIS) (p. 9

My Camera > Display icons48Icon DescriptionShooting modeSwitch between AF and MF. (Touch)Switch between Single AF and Continuous AF. (Touch)Touch A

4Health and safety informationDo not touch the ash while it res.The ash is very hot when red and may burn your skin.When you use the AC charger, t

My Camera > Display icons49Icon DescriptionFader (p. 123)Fast/Slow Movie (p. 122)Voice recording o (p. 124)Zoom button** This icon appears when yo

My Camera > Display icons50In Playback modeViewing photosInformationModeF NoShutterISOMeteringFlashFocal LengthWhite BalanceEVPhoto SizeFolder numb

My Camera > Display icons51Changing the information displayedPress [D] repeatedly to change the display type.Mode Display typeShooting• Basic shoo

My Camera > Display icons52Viewing the notication panelTouch at the top of the display to open the notication panel. You can adjust the display

My Camera53LensesYou can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your NX series camera.Learn about the functions of each lens and select one tha

My Camera > Lenses54SAMSUNG 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens (example)7123564No. Description1Lens mount index2Zoom lock switch3Lens4Focus ring (p. 96)5i

My Camera > Lenses55To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration until you hear the click.You cannot capture a photo when

My Camera > Lenses56No. Description7Zoom ring8Tripod ring9Lens mount index10Lens contacts*11Tripod ring locking dial12Tripod collar connection13Tri

My Camera > Lenses57Lens markingsFind out what the numbers on the lens signify.SAMSUNG 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example)12345No. Description1

My Camera58AccessoriesYou can use an external ash that can help you capture better photos.For more information about optional accessories, refer to t

5Health and safety informationYou must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera.If the cable is reversed, it may damage your les. The man

My Camera > Accessories59Connecting the external ash1 Mount the ash by sliding it into the hot-shoe.2 Lock the ash into place by turning the hot

My Camera60Shooting modesTwo simple shooting modes—Auto and Smart mode—help you capture photos with numerous automatic settings. Additional modes allo

My Camera > Shooting modes613 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.• The camera selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears on the screen.Recogniza

My Camera > Shooting modes62P Program modeThe camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture value so that an optimal exposure value can b

My Camera > Shooting modes63Program ShiftThe Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value while the camera maintains

My Camera > Shooting modes64A Aperture Priority modeIn Aperture Priority mode, the camera automatically calculates shutter speed according to the a

My Camera > Shooting modes65S Shutter Priority modeIn Shutter Priority mode, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture value according to the s

My Camera > Shooting modes66M Manual modeManual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. In this mode, you can fully con

My Camera > Shooting modes67T Custom modeCustom mode lets you create your own shooting modes by customizing options and saving them. Save frequentl

My Camera > Shooting modes68Downloading custom modesYou can download various shooting settings (lm) to a smart phone and share them with the camer

6Indications used in this manualMode indicationsMode IndicationAutotProgramPAperture PriorityAShutter PrioritySManualMCustomTSamsung Auto ShotiSmartsI

My Camera > Shooting modes69i Samsung Auto Shot modeIn Samsung Auto Shot, you can capture action photos, such as someone hitting a baseball, making

My Camera > Shooting modes70When Baseball is selectedThe camera automatically takes the photo when it detects a ball at the estimated hitting point

My Camera > Shooting modes71Option DescriptionBeauty FaceCapture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections.LandscapeCapture still-life s

My Camera > Shooting modes72Capturing panoramic photosIn Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. Panorama mode cap

My Camera > Shooting modes731 Set the desired options.• If [U] is set to Movie STBY, press [U] to enter the Video recording standby mode.• In the V

My Camera > Shooting modes74• You can set the ISO sensitivity up to ISO 6400 when recording a video.• If you change the shooting angle of the camer

My Camera > Shooting modes753D modeYou can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens.SAMSUNG 45mm F1.8 [T6] 2D/3D lens (example)Set the

My Camera > Shooting modes76Available functions by shooting modeFor details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2. You can press shortcut buttons

Chapter 2Shooting FunctionsLearn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode. You can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shoot

Shooting Functions7878Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsPhoto sizeAs you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so i

7ContentsChapter 1My CameraGetting started ... 29Unpacking...

79Shooting Functions > Size and ResolutionQualityThe camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format.Photos captured by a camera are often con

Shooting Functions8080Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsThe ISO sensitivity value represents the sensitivity of a camera to light.The larger the ISO

81Shooting Functions > ISO sensitivityCustomizing ISO settingsSet to adjust ISO Step, Auto ISO Range, or ISO Expansion.To customize ISO settings,In

Shooting Functions8282Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsSet the camera to optimize colors for playback on OLED displays. An OLED display has a wider

Shooting Functions8383Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsThe White Balance function adjusts the color in photos to give them a more natural appearanc

84Shooting Functions > White BalanceCustomizing preset White Balance optionsYou can also customize preset White Balance options.To customize preset

Shooting Functions8585Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsPicture Wizard lets you apply dierent photo styles to your photo to create various looks an

Shooting Functions8686Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsSmart Filter lets you apply special eects to your photos. You can select various lter opti

Shooting Functions8787Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsAF modeLearn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects.You can select the a

88Shooting Functions > AF modeSingle AFSingle AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press [Shutter] halfway, the focus xes in t

8ContentsDisplay icons ... 46In Shooting mode ...

89Shooting Functions > AF modeActive AFWhile you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera automatically detects the subject‘s movements and switches bet

Shooting Functions9090Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsThe AF area function changes the positions of the focus area.Generally, cameras focus on the

91Shooting Functions > AF areaZone AFThe camera focuses only on the area that you set. The focus area remains locked on the set area even when the

Shooting Functions9292Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsNormalThe camera focuses on human faces preferentially and can detect the faces of up to 10

93Shooting Functions > Face DetectionSmile ShotThe camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.When your subject smile

Shooting Functions9494Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsTracking AFTracking AF allows you to track and automatically focus on your subject, even whe

95Shooting Functions > Touch AFOne Touch ShotYou can capture a photo with the touch of your nger. As you touch a subject, the camera focuses on th

Shooting Functions9696Shooting FunctionsShooting FunctionsUse various focus assist functions while focusing the camera automatically or manually. Manu

97Shooting Functions > Focus assistDMF (Direct Manual Focus)You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring after achieving focus by h

98Shooting Functions > Focus assistFocus PeakingIn the manual focus mode, the color you selected appears on the focused subject to help you focus w