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Settings and operation methods for shooting

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Getting to know your camera better will help you take excellent photos 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 camera 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 familiar 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 towards 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 programming so that even in fully automatic mode, you can always get excellent results.


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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 something for printing. Therefore, Therefore, it is important impor tant 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. You can 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 preferred menu by using the jog dial on the top of the camera or the wheel dial on the back.

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Setting the resolution correctly depends on your situation What is resolutio resolution? n? 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. smaller. Also, resolu-

tion is in proportion to le size. Hence, the greater the resolution, the greater the le size.

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 later, then raising the resolution is helpful. If you raise the resolution to the highest, then it is even possible to print large scale posterquality 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.


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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



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Choosing the right le format and image quality setting based on usage purpo purposes ses

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 JP EG JPEG JPE G is the mos mostt common commonly ly used used photo photo le le format. format. It It has the the advantage of being easy to handle due to its outstanding compatibility and small size based on its compression method. Although

it is compressed, there is no big dierence in quality, so it is used widely for shooting photos.

RAW RA W 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 distortion. 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.


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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 specic 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 advantageous for editing or cropping after shooting.

JPEG JPE G + RA RAW W 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 the camera. The exposure and white balance settings etc. in RAW files (file extension: SRW) can be adjusted and calibrated. The files can also be converted into JPEG or TIFF format

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Exposure value and change in quality Exposure ISO settings

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. Conversely, a lower ISO value denotes lower light sensitivity.

Selection of higher or lower ISO sensitivity Consequently, by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity value that can

react suciently 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. apertu re. In other words, there is more shooting freedom with a higher ISO. However,, increasing the sensitivity value causes the overall image However 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 clear photo taken at high sensitivity with fast shutter speed. ⇠ A blurred photo taken with slow shutter speed and low light.

Sensitivity selection tricks The most common reason why a higher sensitivity setting is needed, 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 Generally or a bright indoor area and increasing the sensitivity should be unnecessary if you use a tripod, even when night shooting.

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Deciding photo color with White Balance

Our eyes adapt easily to light and recognize the color white as white under any lighting condition. But the color of a photo depends on the light source illuminating the subject. An incandescent 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 white

balance setting function to suit dierent shooting conditions.

Low color temperature for late afternoon

High color temperature for earl rlyy morning


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Auto White Balance (AWB) In most circumstances, the auto white balance (AWB) setting provides 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 the atmosphere 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 temperature changed by dierent types of light source 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 radiated 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.

Adjusting color temperature on a digital camera Unlike lm cameras that used numerous color temperature ad justmen just mentt lters lters,, digital digital camera camerass are able able to adjus adjustt color color temper temperaature 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 interest 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, expression of original color under the relevant light source is possible. Conversely, adjusting white balance with blue or yellow paper

creates interesting photos with completely dierent 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 temperatures tend to be closer to red; and higher, closer closer to blue

2000K

2800K 32 3200~3400K

Tungsten Candle

5500K

Fluorescent lamp(L) Halogen lamp

7000K

10000K

Fluorescent lamp(H)

Daylight

Cloudy

Color temperature table

Clear sky

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White balance settings for dierent 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 oset the blue-green of a uorescent light, while blue is added to oset the red of an incandescent light. If you understand this principle, you can use the white balance mode as a color lter. lter. To introduce a feeling of dawn during the daytime, select Tungsten 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 approximately 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 photos by white balance setting

Auto WB

Daylight

Cloudy

Fluorescent White

Fluorescent NW

Fluorescent Daylight

Tungsten

Flash WB

Custom Set

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Starting camera operations operations AF mode

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 appropriate mode based on the subject and situation in order to get precise focus where you want it.

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 an d to MF in the case of manual focus. (Single AF and continuous AF can be controlled in the Menu.)

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 eect of adjusting the focus must be seen through the viewnder or display while adjusting the focus. AF mode is useful for circumstances where focusing on the subject is dicult such as nights, white walls, and skies.

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AF AREA settings

AF AREA The AF (Auto Focus) AREA function can be used to change the position 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 and shoot fast.

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 conrmation of whether one's face is within the screen through a sound eect during self-shots.

⇡ It is more convenient to move the AF point via the Select AF to shoot photos.


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Changing to SAF AREA

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.

Moving the AF pointer If you are unable to set the focus because the focus range is centered, 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.

Adjust using the jog dial and wheel key

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AF-LOCK Set the focus without changing the AREA 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 half-pressin g the shutter, is useful when shooting with your hands.

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.

What is half-pressing the shutter? To half press the shutter press the shutter button down lightly instead 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 measure¬ment. 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.


� Compose the image.

� Adjust the subject to be in focus and maintain light pressure on the shutter button.

� Compose the previous image and press the shutter button to take the photo.

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Sometimes you need to focus manually. Here's how to use MF mode.

Most shoots are possible with AF mode, but it may not function properly for circumstances such as plain colored walls, skies without 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 conrmation 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.


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Capture the best moment with continuous shot Drive mode settings

What is Drive mode? Drive mode is a function that determines whether to take one photo 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.

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Automatically divide shots Automatically with Auto BRACKET AEB AE B Enter Bracketing Settings in the Menu to

nd three menus (AEB, WBB, and PWB). In each menu, you can select Exposure (AEB), Color Temperature Temperature (WBB), ( WBB), and Pic-

ture Wizard (PWB). You cannot use AEB and WBB simultaneously. AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket) mode

-1EV under exposure

Takes three photos (overexposed, correctly exposed, and underexposed) and is useful for photos that are sensitive to exposure, such as exhibition photos. photos. With multiple images, it makes sure you always get the right exposure. WBB (White Balance Bracket) mode

Normal

Takes three photos of three preset white balance colors. PWB (Picture Wizard Bracket) mode Takes three photos of preset picture wizard values. The above modes can be set in Bracket Menu.

+1EV over exposure


WBB

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PWB

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Basics of shooting photos Optimum exposure 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 exposure (overexposure) means a brighter photo due to an excessive amount of light.

Standards for optimum exposure Then what is the standard st andard for optimum exposure? Optimum expo-

sure is based on neutral gray (a 'gray card') with an average bright ness of 18% reectance. Therefore, when the average reectance of a subject on the screen exceeds 18%, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter 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.

Gray card: A neutral grey colored card based on 18% concentration as a standard for normal exposure


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The camera's reected exposure meter The camera measures the amount of light reected o of a sub jectt ra jec rathe therr tha than n mea measur suring ing the bri brightn ghtness ess of the lig light ht sou sourc rce e its itself elf.. Therefore, the camera makes white subjects into gray subjects because it determines the white to be too bright, and black sub jects jec ts are are turn turned ed into into gray gray subj subject ectss becaus because e black black subj subject ectss are are dedetermined 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 necessary from the optimum exposure value of the exposure meter. ⇠ For bright situations. (+) EV needed. +1EV

⇣ For dark situations. (-) EV needed. -1⅓EV

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For completely dierent 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 Center-weight ed Metering: Measures the center-weighted area of the screen. Appropriate when the subject and the surroundings

have a slight dierence in brightness. Spot metering: Measures a portion of the center of the screen only. Appropriate when the subject and the surroundings have a

slight dierence 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 measure. 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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Multi-measurement for normal subjects

Center-weighted for a portrait

Spot measurement if there is a big difference in brightness

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Shooting completion through exposure compensation

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 therefore 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.

Expo Ex posu sure re warn warnin ing g indica indicato torr

Stand Sta ndar ard d expos exposur ure e index index

Exposure level indicator Decr De crea ease sed d expo exposu sure re (D (Dar ark ker er))

Incr In crea ease sed d expos exposur ure e (Brig (Bright hter er))


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+1⅓EV

Exposure compensation 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 E V 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 default 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. photos.

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