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Default Chapter2
- Copyright Information2
- Health and Safety Information3
- Indications Used in this Manual7
- Table of Contents8
Concepts in Photography14
Shooting Postures14
- Holding the Camera14
- Standing Photography14
- Crouching Photography15
- Using the Display15
- Low-Angle Shot16
- High-Angle Shot16
Aperture17
- Aperture Value and the Depth of Field18
Shutter Speed19
ISO Sensitivity20
How the Aperture Setting, Shutter Speed, and ISO Sensitivity Control Exposure21
Correlation between Focal Length, Angle, and Perspective22
Depth of Field23
- What Controls Out-Of-Focus Effects23
- DOF Preview25
Composition25
- Rule of Thirds25
- Photos with Two Subjects26
Flash27
- Flash Guide Number27
- Bounce Photography28
Chapter 129
My Camera29
Getting Started30
- Unpacking30
Camera Layout31
- Using the Display34
  - Using the Self Shot Mode34
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card35
- Removing the Battery and Memory Card35
- Using the Memory Card Adapter36
Charging the Battery and Turning on Your Camera37
- Charging the Battery37
- Turning on Your Camera37
Performing the Initial Setup38
Selecting Functions (Options)40
- Using Buttons and Dials40
  - Using Custom Buttons and Dials40
- Selecting by Touch41
- Using M41
  - E.g. Selecting the Photo Size in P Mode41
- Using the Smart Panel43
  - E.g. Adjust the Exposure Value in P Mode43
- Using Ifn44
  - Using the Ifn Standard Function44
  - Using the Ifn Plus Function46
Display Icons47
- In Shooting Mode47
- In Playback Mode51
  - Viewing Photos51
  - Playing Videos51
- Changing the Information Displayed52
- Viewing the Notification Panel53
Lenses54
- Lens Layout54
  - Locking or Unlocking the Lens55
  - Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function57
- Lens Markings58
Accessories59
- External Flash Layout59
  - Connecting the External Flash60
Shooting Modes61
- Auto Mode61
- P Program Mode63
  - Program Shift64
  - Minimum Shutter Speed64
- A Aperture Priority Mode65
- S Shutter Priority Mode66
- M Manual Mode67
  - Using the Bulb Function67
- T Custom Mode68
- Samsung Auto Shot Mode70
- Smart Mode72
  - Capturing Panoramic Photos73
- Recording a Video74
- 3D Mode76
- Available Functions by Shooting Mode77
Chapter 278
Shooting Functions78
Size and Resolution79
- Photo Size79
- Quality80
ISO Sensitivity81
- Customizing ISO Settings82
OLED Color83
White Balance84
- Customizing Preset White Balance Options85
Picture Wizard (Photo Styles)86
Smart Filter87
AF Mode88
- Single AF89
- Continuous AF89
- Active AF90
- Manual Focus90
AF Area91
- Selection AF91
  - Saving Selection AF Position92
- Multi AF92
Face Detection93
- Normal93
- Smile Shot94
- Wink Shot94
Touch AF95
- AF Point95
- Tracking AF95
- One Touch Shot96
Focus Assist97
- MF Assist97
- DMF (Direct Manual Focus)98
  - Setting DMF Responsiveness98
- AF Release Priority98
- Focus Peaking99
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)100
Drive (Shooting Method)101
- Single101
- Continuous102
- Burst102
- Timer103
- Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)103
- White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)104
- Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)104
- Depth Bracketing105
  - Bracketing Settings105
Interval Capture106
Flash107
- Reducing the Red-Eye Effect108
- Adjusting the Flash Intensity108
- Flash Settings109
  - Setting External Flash109
  - Setting Wireless Sync for External Flash110
- Locking the Flash Intensity111
Metering112
- Multi112
- Center-Weighted113
- Spot113
  - Measuring the Exposure Value of the Focus Area114
Dynamic Range115
Exposure Compensation116
- Using Framing Mode116
- Using the Brightness Adjustment Guide117
- Viewing the Overexposure Guide117
Exposure/Focus Lock118
Exposure/Focus Separation119
Video Functions120
- Movie Size120
  - When Video out Is Set to NTSC120
  - When Video out Is Set to PAL121
- Movie Quality121
  - Bit Rates for Movie Sizes122
- Fast/Slow Movie123
- AF Responsiveness123
- AF Shift Speed124
- Fader124
- Voice125
- Wind Cut125
- MIC Level125
- Smart Range125
Chapter 3126
Playback/Editing126
Searching and Managing Files127
- Viewing Photos127
- Viewing Image Thumbnails127
- Viewing Files by Category128
- Viewing Continuous and Burst Shots129
- Protecting Files130
  - Lock/Unlock All Files130
- Deleting Files131
Viewing Photos132
- Enlarging a Photo132
- Viewing a Slide Show133
- Viewing the Overexposure Guide134
- Viewing Interval Shots134
- Sorting Files134
- Auto Rotating134
- Converting to JPEG134
Playing Videos135
- Scanning Backward or Forward135
- Adjusting the Brightness of a Video136
- Adjusting the Volume of a Video136
- Trimming a Video During Playback137
- Capturing an Image During Playback137
Editing Photos138
- Cropping a Photo138
- Rotating a Photo139
- Resizing Photos139
- Adjusting Your Photos140
- Retouching Faces140
- Applying Smart Filter Effects141
Chapter 4142
Connecting & Transferring142
Connecting to a Smart Phone143
- Using the NFC Feature143
  - Using NFC Features in Shooting Mode143
  - Using NFC Features in Playback Mode (Photo Beam)143
- Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature144
- Sending Files to a Smart Phone144
- Controlling the Camera Remotely with a Smart Phone146
- Using a Smart Phone as a Remote Shutter Release148
- Saving Files to a Smart Phone Automatically149
Sending Photos Via Email151
- Connecting to a WLAN151
  - Setting Network Options152
  - Manually Setting the IP Address152
- Network Connection Tips153
- Entering Text154
- Sending Photos Via Email155
Viewing Photos or Videos on a TV159
- Connecting Wirelessly159
- Connecting Via Cable161
  - Viewing Files on a TV161
  - Viewing Files on a 3D TV162
Connecting to a Computer163
- Using Auto Backup for Photos or Videos163
  - Installing the Program for Auto Backup on Your PC163
  - Using the Auto Backup Feature163
- Connecting the Camera as a Removable Disk165
Chapter 5168
Camera Settings Menu168
User Settings169
- Manage Custom Mode169
- RAW Compression169
- Noise Reduction169
- Color Space170
- Distortion Correct171
- User Display171
- Grid Line171
- Center Marker172
- Key Mapping172
- Ifn Setting175
- Lens Button Speed Settings176
- Touch Operation176
- Auto Self Shot176
- AF Lamp176
- E-Shutter177
- Mobilelink/Nfc Image Size177
Setting178
Appendix183
Chapter 6183
Error Messages184
Maintaining the Camera185
- Cleaning the Camera185
- Using or Storing the Camera186
- About Memory Cards188
- About the Battery192
Using Programs on a PC196
- Installing I-Launcher196
- Using I-Launcher198
- Installing Samsung RAW Converter200
- Using Samsung RAW Converter200
Updating the Firmware201
Before Contacting a Service Center202
Camera Specifications205
Glossary208
Optional Accessories214
Index215

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