Samsung NX3000 - Smart Auto Mode Guide

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My Camera

Shooting modes

Two simple shooting modes—Smart Auto and Smart mode—help you

capture photos with numerous automatic settings. Additional modes

allow for greater customization of settings.

Icon Description

Smart Auto mode (p. 52)

Program mode (p. 54)

Aperture Priority mode (p. 56)

Shutter Priority mode (p. 57)

Manual mode (p. 58)

Smart mode (p. 60)

Panorama mode (p. 62)

Wireless Network (p. 113)

Main Page

Default Chapter2
- Copyright Information2
- Health and Safety Information3
- Table of Contents8
Concepts in Photography14
Shooting Postures14
- Holding the Camera14
- Standing Photography15
- Crouching Photography15
Aperture16
- Aperture Value and the Depth of Field17
Shutter Speed18
ISO Sensitivity19
How the Aperture Setting, Shutter Speed, and ISO Sensitivity Control Exposure20
Correlation between Focal Length, Angle, and Perspective21
Depth of Field22
- What Controls Out-Of-Focus Effects22
- DOF Preview24
Composition24
- Rule of Thirds24
- Photos with Two Subjects25
Flash26
- Flash Guide Number27
- Bounce Photography27
Chapter 128
My Camera28
Getting Started29
- Unpacking29
Camera Layout30
- Using the MOBILE Button32
- Using the Display33
  - Using the Self Shot Mode33
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card34
- Removing the Battery and Memory Card34
- Using the Memory Card Adapter34
Charging the Battery and Turning on Your Camera35
- Charging the Battery35
- Turning on Your Camera35
Performing the Initial Setup36
Selecting Functions (Options)38
- Using M38
  - E.g. Selecting the Photo Size in P Mode38
- Using the Smart Panel39
  - E.g. Adjust the Exposure Value in P Mode39
- Using Ifn40
Display Icons42
- In Shooting Mode42
- In Playback Mode44
  - Viewing Photos44
  - Playing Videos44
- Changing the Information Displayed45
Lenses46
- Lens Layout46
  - Locking or Unlocking the Lens47
- Lens Markings49
Accessories50
- External Flash Layout50
  - Connecting the External Flash51
Shooting Modes52
- Smart Auto Mode53
- P Program Mode55
  - Program Shift56
  - Minimum Shutter Speed56
- A Aperture Priority Mode57
- S Shutter Priority Mode58
- M Manual Mode59
  - Using Framing Mode59
  - Using the Bulb Function60
- Smart Mode61
  - Using the Best Face Mode62
- R Panorama Mode63
- Recording a Video64
- Available Functions by Shooting Mode66
Shooting Functions67
Size and Resolution68
- Photo Size68
- Quality69
ISO Sensitivity70
White Balance71
- Customizing Preset White Balance Options72
Picture Wizard (Photo Styles)73
AF Mode74
- Single AF75
- Continuous AF75
- Manual Focus76
AF Area77
- Selection AF77
- Multi AF78
- Tracking AF78
Face Detection80
- Normal80
- Smile Shot81
- Wink Shot81
MF Assist82
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)83
Drive (Shooting Method)84
- Single84
- Continuous85
- Burst85
- Timer86
- Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)86
- White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)87
- Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)87
- Depth Bracketing88
Flash89
- Reducing the Red-Eye Effect90
- Adjusting the Flash Intensity90
Metering91
- Multi91
- Center-Weighted92
- Spot92
  - Measuring the Exposure Value of the Focus Area93
Dynamic Range94
Smart Filter95
Exposure Compensation96
Exposure Lock97
Video Functions98
- Movie Size98
  - When Video out Is Set to NTSC98
  - When Video out Is Set to PAL98
- Movie Quality99
- Multi Motion99
- Fader100
- Voice100
Chapter 3101
Playback/Editing101
Searching and Managing Files102
- Viewing Photos102
- Viewing Image Thumbnails102
- Viewing Files by Category103
- Viewing Files as a Folder103
- Protecting Files104
- Deleting Files104
Viewing Photos106
- Enlarging a Photo106
- Viewing a Slide Show106
- Auto Rotating107
Playing Videos108
- Trimming a Video During Playback108
- Capturing an Image During Playback109
Editing Photos110
- Rotating a Photo110
- Resizing Photos111
- Adjusting Your Photos111
- Retouching Faces112
- Reducing Red-Eye112
- Applying Smart Filter Effects113
Chapter 4114
Wireless Network114
Connecting to a WLAN and Configuring Network Settings115
- Connecting to a WLAN115
  - Setting Network Options116
  - Manually Setting the IP Address116
- Network Connection Tips117
- Entering Text118
Using the NFC Feature (Tag & Go)119
- Using NFC Features in Shooting Mode119
- Using NFC Features in Playback Mode (Photo Beam)119
- Using NFC Features in Wi-Fi Mode119
Saving Files to a Smart Phone Automatically120
Sending Photos or Videos to a Smart Phone122
Sending Photos or Videos to Multiple Smart Phones124
Using a Smart Phone as a Remote Shutter Release126
Using the Home Monitor128
Using Auto Backup to Send Photos or Videos130
- Installing the Program for Auto Backup on Your PC130
- Sending Photos or Videos to a PC130
Using Samsung Link to View Files132
Camera Settings Menu134
Chapter 5134
User Settings135
- ISO Customizing135
  - ISO Step135
  - Auto ISO Range135
- Noise Reduction135
- Bracket Settings136
- DMF (Direct Manual Focus)136
- Color Space137
- Distortion Correct138
- Ifn Customizing138
- User Display139
- Key Mapping140
- Live View NFC140
- Mobilelink/Nfc Image Size140
- Grid Line141
- AF Lamp141
- Auto Self-Shot141
- Lens Button Speed Settings141
Setting142
Chapter 6146
Connecting to External Devices146
Viewing Files on an HDTV147
Transferring Files to Your Computer148
- Transferring Files to Your Windows os Computer148
  - Connecting the Camera as a Removable Disk148
  - Disconnecting the Camera (for Windows 7)149
- Transferring Files to Your Mac os149
Using Programs on a PC151
- Installing I-Launcher151
  - Using Samsung I-Launcher152
- Using I-Launcher152
- Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom154
- Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom154
Appendix155
Error Messages156
Maintaining the Camera157
- Cleaning the Camera157
- Using or Storing the Camera158
- About Memory Card160
- About the Battery163
Updating the Firmware168
Before Contacting a Service Center169
Camera Specifications172
Glossary177
Optional Accessories183
Index184

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