Samsung NX1 - Chapter 1; My Camera

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Chapter 1

My Camera

Learn about your camera’s layout, display icons, lens, optional accessories, and basic functions.

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Default Chapter2
- Copyright Information2
- Health and Safety Information3
- Indications Used in this Manual8
- Table of Contents9
Concepts in Photography15
Shooting Postures15
- Holding the Camera15
- Standing Photography15
- Crouching Photography16
- Using the Display16
- Low-Angle Shot17
- High-Angle Shot17
Aperture18
- Aperture Value and the Depth of Field19
Shutter Speed20
ISO Sensitivity21
How the Aperture Setting, Shutter Speed, and ISO Sensitivity Control Exposure22
Correlation between Focal Length, Angle, and Perspective23
Depth of Field24
- What Controls Out-Of-Focus Effects24
- DOF Preview26
Composition26
- Rule of Thirds26
- Photos with Two Subjects27
Flash28
- Flash Guide Number28
- Bounce Photography29
Chapter 130
My Camera30
Getting Started31
- Unpacking31
Camera Layout32
- Using the EVF Button37
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card38
- Inserting the Battery38
- Inserting a Memory Card38
- Removing the Battery and Memory Card39
- Using the Memory Card Adapter39
Charging the Battery and Turning on Your Camera40
- Charging the Battery40
- Turning on Your Camera41
Performing the Initial Setup42
Selecting Functions (Options)44
- Using Buttons and Dials44
  - Using Custom Buttons and Dials44
- Selecting by Touch45
- Using M46
  - E.g. Selecting the Photo Size in P Mode46
- Using the Smart Panel47
  - E.g. Adjust the Exposure Value in P Mode47
- Using Ifn49
- Available Options50
Display Icons51
- In Shooting Mode51
- In Playback Mode55
  - Viewing Photos55
  - Playing Videos55
- Changing the Information Displayed56
- Viewing the Status Display Window57
- Viewing the Notification Panel58
Lenses59
- Lens Layout59
  - Locking or Unlocking the Lens60
  - Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function62
- Lens Markings63
Accessories64
- External Flash Layout64
  - Connecting the External Flash66
- Vertical Grip Layout67
  - Inserting the Battery68
  - Attaching to the Camera68
- Battery Charger70
  - Charging the Battery70
Shooting Modes71
- Auto Mode71
- P Program Mode73
  - Program Shift74
  - Minimum Shutter Speed74
- A Aperture Priority Mode75
- S Shutter Priority Mode76
- M Manual Mode77
  - Using the Bulb Function77
- T U Custom Mode78
- Smart Mode80
  - Capturing Panoramic Photos82
  - Using the Samsung Auto Shot Mode83
- Recording a Video85
- Mode87
- Available Functions by Shooting Mode88
Chapter 289
Shooting Functions89
Size and Resolution90
- Photo Size90
- Quality91
ISO Sensitivity92
- Customizing ISO Settings93
OLED Color94
White Balance95
- Customizing Preset White Balance Options96
Picture Wizard (Photo Styles)97
Smart Filter98
AF Mode99
- Single AF100
- Continuous AF100
- Active AF101
- Manual Focus101
AF Area102
- Selection AF102
  - Saving Selection AF Position103
- Multi AF103
- Face Detection AF104
- Self-Portrait AF104
Touch AF105
- AF Point105
- Tracking AF105
- One Touch Shot106
Focus Assist107
- MF Assist107
- DMF (Direct Manual Focus)108
  - Setting DMF Responsiveness108
- AF Release Priority108
- Focus Peaking109
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)110
Drive (Shooting Method)111
- Single112
- Continuous112
- Timer113
- Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)113
- White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)114
- Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)114
- Depth Bracketing115
  - Bracketing Settings115
Interval Capture116
Flash117
- Reducing the Red-Eye Effect118
- Using the Built-In Flash118
- Adjusting the Flash Intensity119
- Flash Settings120
  - Setting External Flash120
  - Setting Wireless Sync for Internal or External Flash121
- Locking the Flash Intensity122
- Metering123
Dynamic Range126
Exposure Compensation127
- Using Framing Mode127
- Viewing the Overexposure Guide128
- Using the Brightness Adjustment Guide128
Exposure/Focus Lock129
Exposure/Focus Separation130
Video Functions131
- Movie Size131
  - When Video out Is Set to NTSC131
  - When Video out Is Set to PAL132
- Movie Quality132
  - Bit Rates for Movie Sizes133
- Fast / Slow Movie134
- Gamma Control134
  - Adjusting the Settings135
- Master Black Level135
- Luminance Level135
- AF Responsiveness136
- AF Shift Speed136
- Fader137
- Voice137
- Wind Cut137
- MIC Level138
- Smart Range138
- Time Code (HDMI)138
Searching and Managing Files140
- Viewing Photos140
- Viewing Image Thumbnails140
- Viewing Files by Category141
- Viewing Continuous Shots142
- Protecting Files143
  - Lock/Unlock All Files143
- Deleting Files144
Viewing Photos145
- Enlarging a Photo145
- Viewing a Slide Show146
- Viewing the Overexposure Guide147
- Viewing Interval Shots147
- Sorting Files147
- Auto Rotating147
- Converting to JPEG147
Playing Videos148
- Scanning Backward or Forward148
- Adjusting the Brightness of a Video149
- Adjusting the Volume of a Video149
- Trimming a Video During Playback150
- Capturing an Image During Playback150
Editing Photos151
- Cropping a Photo151
Chapter 3 Rotating a Photo152
Playback/Editing152
- Resizing Photos152
- Adjusting Your Photos153
- Retouching Faces153
- Applying Smart Filter Effects154
Chapter 4155
Connecting & Transferring155
Connecting to a Smart Phone156
- Using the NFC Feature156
  - Using NFC Features in Shooting Mode156
  - Using NFC Features in Playback Mode (Photo Beam)156
- Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature156
- Sending Files to a Smart Phone157
- Controlling the Camera Remotely with a Smart Phone159
- Using a Smart Phone as a Remote Shutter Release161
- Saving Files to a Smart Phone Automatically162
Sending Photos Via Email164
- Connecting to a WLAN164
  - Setting Network Options165
  - Manually Setting the IP Address165
- Using the Login Browser166
- Network Connection Tips167
- Entering Text168
- Sending Photos Via Email169
Viewing Photos or Videos on a TV173
- Connecting Wirelessly173
- Connecting Via Cable175
  - Viewing Files on a TV175
  - Viewing Files on a 3D TV176
Connecting to a Computer177
- Using Auto Backup for Photos or Videos177
  - Installing the Program for Auto Backup on Your PC177
  - Using the Auto Backup Feature177
- Connecting the Camera as a Removable Disk179
Chapter 5182
Camera Settings Menu182
User Settings183
- Manage Custom Mode183
- Noise Reduction183
- Color Space184
- Distortion Correct185
- User Display185
- Grid Line185
- Center Marker186
- Key Mapping186
- Ifn Customizing191
- Lens Button Speed Settings191
- Touch Operation191
- AF Lamp191
- E-Shutter192
- Mobilelink/Nfc Image Size192
Setting193
Chapter 6199
Appendix199
Error Messages200
Maintaining the Camera201
- Cleaning the Camera201
- Using or Storing the Camera202
- About Memory Cards204
- About the Battery208
Using Programs on a PC212
- Installing I-Launcher or I-Launcher Web212
- Using I-Launcher or I-Launcher Web214
- Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom216
- Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom216
Updating the Firmware217
Before Contacting a Service Center219
Camera Specifications222
Glossary227
Optional Accessories233
Index234

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