Samsung NX3000 - Manual

5 Health and safety information Check that the camera is operating properly before use. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use. You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. If the cable is rev...

6 Icons used in this manual Mode indications Mode Indication Smart Auto t Program P Aperture Priority A Shutter Priority S Manual M Smart s Panorama R Wireless network B Icons used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons. For example, [ ...

7 Contents Chapter 1 My Camera Getting started ............................................................................................ 28 Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 28 Camera layout .................

8 Contents In Playback mode ...................................................................................................... 43 Viewing photos ............................................................................................................ 43Playing videos ............................

9 Contents Drive (shooting method) ........................................................................... 83 Single ............................................................................................................................. 83Continuous ...........................................

10 Contents Viewing photos .......................................................................................... 105 Enlarging a photo .................................................................................................. 105Viewing a slide show ........................................

11 Contents Chapter 6 Connecting to external devices Viewing files on an HDTV ........................................................................ 146 Transferring files to your computer ....................................................... 147 Transferring files to your Windows OS computer .....

12 Contents About the battery .................................................................................................. 162 Battery specifications ............................................................................................... 162Battery life ...................................

13 Concepts in Photography Holding the camera Hold the camera with your right hand and place your right index finger on the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support. Shooting postures A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a good photo. Even if yo...

14 Concepts in Photography Standing photography Compose your shot, stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your elbows pointed down. Crouching photography Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep a straight posture.

15 Concepts in Photography Aperture The aperture is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close to let light through the aperture and into the camera. The size of the aperture is related to the amount of light: a larger a...

16 Concepts in Photography Aperture value and the depth of field You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the aperture. It is closely related to the depth of field (DOF), which can be expressed as small or large. A photo with a large DOF A photo with a small DOF The aperture ...

18 Concepts in Photography ISO sensitivity The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the camera. This sensitivity is based on international film standards, known as ISO standards. On digital cameras, this sensitivity rating is used to represent the sensitivity of the digital mecha...

20 Concepts in Photography Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective Focal length, which is measured in millimeters, is the distance between the middle of the lens to its focal point. It affects the angle and perspective of captured images. A short focal length translates into a wide ...

21 Concepts in Photography Depth of field Portraits or still-life photos mostly acclaimed by people are the ones on which the background is out of focus so the subject looks pronounced. Depending on the focused areas, a photo can be blurred or sharpened. This is called 'a low DOF' or 'a high DOF'. T...

22 Concepts in Photography DOF depends on focal length The longer the focal length is, the lower the DOF gets. A telescope lens with a longer focal length than a wide-angle lens with a short focal length is better to capture a photo of a low DOF. A photo captured with a 16 mm wide-angle lens A photo...

23 Concepts in Photography DOF preview You can press the Custom button to get an idea of what your shot will look like before shooting. The camera adjusts the aperture to the predefined settings and shows the results on the screen. Set the function of the Custom button to Optical Preview . (p. 139) ...

24 Concepts in Photography Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling compositions. Below are a few examples. Photos with two subjects If your subject is in one corner of the photo, it creates an unbalanced composition. You can stabilize the photo by capturing a second su...

25 Concepts in Photography When taking landscape photos, centering the horizon will create an unbalanced effect. Give more weight to the photo by moving the horizon up or down. Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Subject 2 Unstable Stable Flash Light is one of the most important components in photography....

26 Concepts in Photography Flash guide number The model number of a flash refers to the flash’s power, and the maximum amount of light created is represented by a value known as a "guide number". The bigger the guide number, the more light is emitted from the flash. The guide number is achie...

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

My Camera 28 Getting started Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap Quick Start Guide Quick Reference Guide Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM • The illustrations may differ from your actual items. • You can purchase optional a...

My Camera 29 Camera layout No. Name 1 Mode dial • t : Smart Auto mode (p. 52) • P : Program mode (p. 54) • A : Aperture Priority mode (p. 56) • S : Shutter Priority mode (p. 57) • M : Manual mode (p. 58) • s : Smart mode (p. 60) • R : Panorama mode (p. 62) • B : Wireless Network (p. 113) 2 Shutter b...

My Camera > Camera layout 31 No. Name 1 HDMI port 2 USB port Connect the camera to a computer. 3 Battery chamber/Memory card cover Insert a memory card and battery. 4 Tripod mount Using the MOBILE button Select a Wi-Fi function that connects to a smart phone by pressing [ ]. Press [ ] again to re...

My Camera > Camera layout 32 Using the display You can take a self-portrait while looking at yourself on the display by flipping the display up. Using the Self shot mode When the camera is off and you enabled the Self shot option (p. 140), flipping the display upward turns the camera on and enter...

My Camera 33 Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert or remove the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Memory card Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up. Rechargeable battery Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing left. Rem...

My Camera 34 Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the battery Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. Status lamp • Red light...

My Camera 35 Performing the initial setup When you turn on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. The language is preset for the country or region where the camera is sold. You can change the language as desired. 1 Press [ I ] to select Time Zone , and then press [ o ]. 2 ...

My Camera > Performing the initial setup 36 8 Press [ I ] to select Time Type , and then press [ o ]. 9 Press [ D / I ] to select a time type, and then press [ o ]. Back Set Time Type 12 Hr 24 Hr 10 Press [ m ] to finish the initial setup.

My Camera 37 Selecting functions (options) Rotate the navigation button or press [ D / I / C / F ] to move, and then press [ o ] to select an option. Using m Press [ m ], and then change shooting options or settings. E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P . 2 Press [ m ]...

My Camera > Selecting functions (options) 38 5 Rotate the navigation button or press [ D / I ] to move to an option, and then press [ o ]. • Press [ m ] to go back to the previous menu. (3:2) (5472x3648) (3:2) (3888x2592) (3:2) (2976x1984) (3:2) (1728x1152) (16:9) (5472x3080) Photo Size Back Set ...

My Camera > Selecting functions (options) 39 Using iFn Press [ i-Function ] on an i-Function lens to manually select and adjust shutter speed, aperture value, exposure value, ISO sensitivity, and White Balance on the lens. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P , A , S , or M . 2 Press [ i-Function ] on the...

My Camera > Selecting functions (options) 40 Available options Shooting mode P A S M Aperture - O - O Shutter Speed - - O O EV O O O - ISO O O O O White Balance O O O O

My Camera 41 Display icons Capturing photos 1 2 1. Shooting information Icon Description Shooting mode Current date Current time Focal length* Auto exposure lock (p. 96) Available number of photos Memory card inserted Memory card not inserted** Icon Description • : Fully charged • : Partially charge...

My Camera > Display icons 42 2. Shooting options Icon Description Video size AF mode (p. 73) Metering (p. 90) White Balance (p. 70) White Balance micro adjustment Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) (p. 82) Fader (p. 99) Voice recording off (p. 99) The icons displayed will change according to the m...

My Camera > Display icons 43 In Playback mode Viewing photos Information Mode F No Shutter ISO Metering Flash Focal Length White Balance EV Photo Size Date Icon Description Current file/The total number of files Folder number-File number RAW file Protected file Continuously captured photos (they ...

My Camera > Display icons 44 Changing the information displayed Press [ D ] repeatedly to change the display type. Mode Display type Shooting • Basic shooting information (Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure value, ISO sensitivity, etc.) • Basic shooting information + Level gau...

My Camera 45 Lenses You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your NX series camera. Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your needs and preferences. Lens layout SAMSUNG 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens (example) 6 1 23 4 5 No. Description 1 i-Function...

My Camera > Lenses 46 SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens (example) 7 1 2 3 5 6 4 No. Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom lock switch 3 Lens 4 Focus ring (p. 81) 5 i-Function button (p. 39) 6 Zoom ring 7 Lens contacts Locking or unlocking the lens To lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock ...

My Camera > Lenses 48 Lens markings Find out what the numbers on the lens signify. SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example) 1 2 3 4 5 No. Description 1 Aperture value A range of supported aperture values. For example, 1:3.5–6.3 means the maximum aperture value range from 3.5 to 6.3. 2 Foc...

My Camera 49 Accessories You can use accessories such as external flash that can help you capture better and more convenient photos. For more information about optional accessories, refer to the manual for each accessory. • The illustrations may differ from the actual items. • You can purchase Samsu...

My Camera > Accessories 50 Connecting the external flash 1 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe. 2 Lock the flash into place by turning the hot-shoe fastening dial clockwise. 3 Lift up the flash for use. • You can capture a photo with a flash that is not fully charged, but it is recomm...

My Camera 51 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 t Smart Auto mode (p. 52) P Program mode (p. 54) A Aperture Priority mode (p. 56) S...

My Camera > Shooting modes 52 t Smart Auto mode In Smart Auto mode, the camera recognizes surrounding conditions and automatically adjusts factors that contribute to exposure, including shutter speed, aperture value, metering, White Balance, and exposure compensation. As the camera controls most ...

My Camera > Shooting modes 53 Recognizable scenes Icon Description Landscapes Scenes with bright white backgrounds Landscapes at night Portraits at night Landscapes with backlighting Portraits with backlighting Portraits Close-up photos of objects Close-up photos of text Sunsets Indoors, dark Par...

My Camera > Shooting modes 54 P Program mode The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture value so that an optimal exposure value can be achieved. This mode is useful when you want to capture shots of constant exposure while being able to adjust other settings. 1 Rotate the mode di...

My Camera > Shooting modes 55 Program Shift Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value while the camera maintains the same exposure. Press [ I ] to select the shutter speed and aperture value and rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value. The shutt...

My Camera > Shooting modes 56 A Aperture Priority mode In Aperture Priority mode, the camera automatically calculates shutter speed according to the aperture value you choose. You can adjust the depth of field (DOF) by changing the aperture value. This mode is useful for taking portraits, flowers...

My Camera > Shooting modes 57 S Shutter Priority mode In Shutter Priority mode, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture value according to the shutter speed you choose. This mode is useful for capturing photos of fast-moving subjects or for creating tracer effects in a photo. For example, s...

My Camera > Shooting modes 58 M Manual mode Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. In this mode, you can fully control the exposure of your photos. This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments, such as a studio, or when it is necessary to fine-tune c...

My Camera > Shooting modes 59 Using the Bulb function Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky. During the interval between the first [ Shutter ] press and the second [ Shutter ] press, the shutter is left open so you can create moving light effects. To use a bulb, In Shooting...

My Camera > Shooting modes 60 s Smart mode In Smart mode, you can capture photos with options that are preset for a specific scene. 1 Rotate the mode dial to s . 2 Select a scene. Option Description Beauty Face Capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. Best Face Capture multip...

My Camera > Shooting modes 61 Using the Best Face mode In Best Face mode, you can capture multiple photos and replace faces to create the best possible image. Use this mode to select the best image for each individual when capturing group photos. 1 Rotate the mode dial to s , and then select Best...

My Camera > Shooting modes 62 3 When you are finished, release [ Shutter ]. • The camera will automatically save the shots into one photo. • If you release [ Shutter ] while shooting, the panoramic shooting stops and photos that have been captured are saved. • The resolution varies depending on t...

My Camera > Shooting modes 63 Recording a video In Shooting mode, you can record Full HD videos (1920X1080) by pressing (Video recording). The camera lets you record a video up to 20 minutes in length at 30 fps, and saves the files in MP4 (H.264) format. The sound is recorded via the camera's mic...

My Camera > Shooting modes 65 Available functions by shooting mode For details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2. Function Available in Photo Size (p. 67) P / A / S / M / s */ t Quality (p. 68) P / A / S / M / s */ R ISO (p. 69) P / A / S / M White Balance (p. 70) P / A / S / M Picture Wiza...

67 Shooting Functions > Size and Resolution 67 Shooting Functions > Size and Resolution Shooting Functions Photo size As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resoluti...

69 Shooting Functions > ISO sensitivity 69 Shooting Functions > ISO sensitivity Shooting Functions The ISO sensitivity value represents the sensitivity of camera to light. The larger the ISO value, the more sensitive the camera is to light. Consequently, by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity v...

70 Shooting Functions > White Balance 70 Shooting Functions > White Balance Shooting Functions White Balance represents the light source that influences on the color of a photo. The color of a photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be ...

71 Shooting Functions > White Balance Customizing preset White Balance options You can also customize preset White Balance options. To customize preset options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ĺ b ĺ White Balance ĺ an option ĺ [ D ] ĺ Press [ D / I / C / F ]. White Balance : Daylight Back Reset Exa...

73 Shooting Functions > AF mode 73 Shooting Functions > AF mode Shooting Functions AF mode Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects. You can select a focusing mode appropriate to the subject among Single Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, and Manual Focus. The AF functi...

74 Shooting Functions > AF mode Single AF Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press [ Shutter ] halfway, the focus fixes in the focus area. The area turns green when the focus is achieved. Continuous AF While you are pressing [ Shutter ] halfway, the camera continues t...

75 Shooting Functions > AF mode Manual focus You can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the lens. The MF Assist function lets you easily achieve a focus. While you are rotating the focus ring, the focus area is magnified. This mode is recommended for shooting an object simi...

76 Shooting Functions > AF area 76 Shooting Functions > AF area Shooting Functions The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area. Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are a lot of subjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. In order to prevent un...

77 Shooting Functions > AF area Multi AF The camera displays a green rectangle in places where focus is set correctly. The photo is divided into two or more areas, and the camera obtains focus points of each area. It is recommended for scenery photos. When you press [ Shutter ] halfway, the camer...

79 Shooting Functions > Face Detection 79 Shooting Functions > Face Detection Shooting Functions Face Detection Use Face Detection options to capture a self portrait or a smiling face. To use the face detection function, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ĺ b ĺ Face Detection ĺ an option. • When yo...

80 Shooting Functions > Face Detection Wink Shot The camera automatically releases the shutter 2 seconds after it detects a winking face. • Wink for more than 1 second for better detection. • Wink detection may fail when: - the camera is below eye level - the subject appears dark due to backlight...

81 Shooting Functions > MF Assist 81 Shooting Functions > MF Assist Shooting Functions In the manual focus mode, you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus. When you use the MF Assist function, you can enlarge the scene and easily adjust the focus while rotating the focus ring. Thi...

82 Shooting Functions > Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 82 Shooting Functions > Optical Image Stabilization (OI S S S ) ) Shooting Functions Use the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function to minimize camera shake. OIS may not be available with some lenses. Camera shake tends to occur in ...

83 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) 83 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Shooting Functions You can set the shooting method, such as Continuous, Burst, Timer, or Bracketing. Select Single to capture one photo at a time. Select Continuous or Burst to shoot fast moving sub...

84 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Continuous Continuously capture photos while you are pressing [ Shutter ]. You can capture up to 5 photos per second. If you select Continuous , the noise reduction function is not available. Burst Consecutively capture up to 10 shots per second (3 ...

85 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Timer Capture a photo after a specified time. You can set the Timer for 2 to 30 seconds. • Press [ Shutter ] to stop capturing. • To set the timer details, in Shooting mode, press [ C ] ĺ Timer , and then press [ D ]. Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Br...

86 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket) When you press [ Shutter ], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos: the original and two more with different White Balance settings. The original photo is captured when you press [ Shutter ]. The other two are...

87 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Depth Bracketing When you press [ Shutter ], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos, each with a different depth of field by adjusting the aperture value. Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos continuously. You ...

89 Shooting Functions > Flash Reducing the red-eye effect If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the eyes. To reduce the red-eye effect, select Auto Red-eye or Fill-in Red . Without red-eye reduction With red-eye reduction If the subject is t...

90 Shooting Functions > Metering 90 Shooting Functions > Metering Shooting Functions The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The camera measures the amount of light in a scene, and in many of its modes, uses the measurement to adjust various settin...

91 Shooting Functions > Metering Center-weighted The Center-weighted mode calculates a broader area than the Spot mode does. It sums up the amount of light in the center portion of the shot (60–80 %) and that of the rest of the shot (20–40 %). It is recommended for situations where there is a sli...

92 Shooting Functions > Metering Measuring the exposure value of the focus area When this function is turned on, the camera automatically sets an optimal exposure by calculating the brightness of the focus area. This function is only available when you select Spot metering or Multi metering, and ...

93 Shooting Functions > Dynamic Range 93 Shooting Functions > Dynamic Range Shooting Functions This function automatically corrects the loss of bright detail that can occur due to shading differences in the photo. To set Dynamic Range options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ĺ b ĺ Dynamic Range ...

94 Shooting Functions > Smart Filter 94 Shooting Functions > Smart Filter Shooting Functions Smart Filter lets you apply special effects to your photos or videos. You can select various filter options to create special effects that are difficult to be achieved with normal lenses. To set Smart ...

95 Shooting Functions > Exposure compensation 95 Shooting Functions > Exposure compensation Shooting Functions The camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels of light from the photo’s composition and the position of a subject. If the exposure set by the camera is higher or ...

96 Shooting Functions > Exposure lock 96 Shooting Functions > Exposure lock Shooting Functions When you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong brightness contrast, lock the exposure and then capture a photo. To lock the exposure, adjust the photo’s composition on which you ...

97 Shooting Functions > Video functions 97 Shooting Functions > Video functions Shooting Functions The functions available for video are explained below. Movie size Set the movie size. To set movie size options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ĺ g ĺ Movie Size ĺ an option. When Video Out is set ...

98 Shooting Functions > Video functions Movie quality Set the Movie quality. To set movie quality options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ĺ g ĺ Movie Quality ĺ an option. * Default Icon Extension Description MP4 (H.264) Normal : Record videos in normal quality. MP4 (H.264) HQ *: Record videos in h...

101 Playback/Editing Learn how to view photo and video thumbnails and how to protect or delete files. If you perform no operations for a while, information and icons on the screen disappear. When you operate the camera again, they will reappear. Viewing photos 1 Press [ y ]. • The most recent file y...

102 Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files Viewing files by category 1 In the thumbnail view, press [ m ] ĺ z ĺ Filter ĺ a category. * Default Option Description All* View files normally. Date View files by the date they were saved. File Type View files by the file type. 2 Select a list ...

103 Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion. 1 In Playback mode, scroll to a file. 2 Press [ m ] ĺ z ĺ Protect ĺ On . • You cannot delete or rotate a protected file. • For photos that are saved as a folder, protecting a folder w...

104 Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files Deleting multiple files You can select multiple files and delete them. 1 In Playback mode, press [ m ] ĺ z ĺ Delete ĺ Multiple Delete . • Alternatively, in thumbnails view, press [ n ], and then select files to delete. 2 Select files you want to...

105 Playback/Editing Enlarging a photo You can enlarge photos when viewing them in Playback mode. Press [ o ], and then rotate the navigation button to enlarge or reduce a photo. Press [ D / I / C / F ] to move the magnified area. You can also use the Trim function to extract the portion of the imag...

106 Playback/Editing > Viewing photos 4 Press [ m ]. 5 Select Start Slide Show . 6 View the slide show. • Press [ o ] to pause. • Press [ o ] again to resume. • Press [ m ] to stop the slide show and return to Playback mode. Auto rotating With Auto Rotate on, the camera automatically rotates phot...

107 Playback/Editing In Playback mode, you can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video to save as another file. Stop Play To Description Rewind • Press [ C ]. (Each time you press the button while playing the video, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.) • Rotate ...

108 Playback/Editing > Playing videos 8 Press [ f ]. 9 Press [ f ] to trim a video. 10 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes . • The original video should be at least 10 seconds long. • The camera will save the edited video as a new file and leave the original video intact. • The point wher...

109 Playback/Editing Edited photos are saved as new files under different file names. Photos captured in some modes cannot be edited with the Image Edit function. To edit images, In Playback mode, scroll to a photo, and then press [ m ] ĺ z ĺ Edit Image ĺ an option. ‡ Some images may not be edited w...

110 Playback/Editing > Editing photos Resizing photos Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file. 1 Select → . 2 Select an option. Resize : 3888 x 2592 Cancel Save 3 Press [ o ] to save. Available resize options differ depending on the original size of the photo. Adjusting your photos Y...

111 Playback/Editing > Editing photos 3 Rotate the navigation button or press [ C / F ] to adjust the option. 4 Press [ o ]. 5 Press [ m ]. 6 Press [ f ] to save. Retouching faces 1 Select ĺ . 2 Rotate the navigation button or press [ C / F ] to adjust the option. ‡ As the number increases, the s...

112 Playback/Editing > Editing photos Applying Smart Filter effects Apply special effects to your photos. 1 Select , and then select an option. Smart Filter : Vignetting Cancel Set Option Description Original No effect Vignetting Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette ...

114 Wireless network Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Learn to connect via an access point (AP) when you are in a range of a WLAN. You can also configure network settings. Connecting to a WLAN 1 Rotate the mode dial to B . 2 Select , , or . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions un...

115 Wireless network > Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Setting network options 1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press [ F ]. 2 Select each option, and then enter the required information. Option Description Network Password Enter the network password. I...

116 Wireless network > Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Network connection tips • Some Wi-Fi features are not available if you do not insert a memory card. • The quality of the network connection will be determined by the AP. • The further the distance between your camera and...

117 Wireless network > Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Entering text Learn how to enter text. Rotate the navigation button or press [ D / I / C / F ] to scroll to a key and press [ o ] to enter it. Backspace Done Back Icon Description Delete the last letter. Move the cursor....

118 Wireless network Using the NFC Feature (Tag & Go) Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam) In Playback mode, the camera transfers the current file to the smart phone automatically when you read a tag from an NFC-enabled device. • To transfer multiple files, select files from the thum...

119 Wireless network Saving files to a smart phone automatically The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the AutoShare feature via a WLAN. When you capture a photo with your camera, the photo is saved to a smart phone automatically. • The AutoShare feature is supported by smart phones or ...

120 Wireless network > Saving files to a smart phone automatically 4 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera. • If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before, it is connected automatically. • An icon that shows the connection status ( ) will appear on the came...

121 Wireless network The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the MobileLink feature via a WLAN. You can easily send photos or videos to your smart phone. • The MobileLink feature is supported by smart phones or tablets running Android OS or iOS. (Some features may not be supported by some...

122 Wireless network > Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 5 Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera. • The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time. • If the Wi-Fi Privacy lock is enabled, enter the PIN displayed on the camera to the smart phon...

123 Wireless network Sending photos or videos to multiple smart phones The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the Group Share feature via a WLAN. You can easily send photos or videos to multiple smart phones. • The Group Share feature is supported by smart phones or tablets running Andro...

124 Wireless network > Sending photos or videos to multiple smart phones 4 Select the smart phone from the list. • If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before, it is connected automatically. • You can connect to up to 4 smart phones. • If the Wi-Fi Privacy lock is enabled, enter t...

125 Wireless network The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the Remote Viewfinder feature via a WLAN. Use the smart phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote Viewfinder feature. The captured photo will display on the smart phone. • The Remote Viewfinder feature is supported by sm...

126 Wireless network > Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release 5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera. • If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before, it is connected automatically. 6 On the smart phone, select q to open the smart panel. 7 On the s...

127 Wireless network Using the Home Monitor+ 3 On the camera, select an AP from the list, and then position the camera. • Place the camera in a safe location where children or pets cannot reach it. • Point the camera lens at the subject. • We recommend you use a fully charged battery or connect the ...

128 Wireless network > Using the Home Monitor+ 6 Start monitoring on your smart phone. • During live video monitoring via the smart phone, video is not saved on the camera. • If the monitored location is dark, touch to turn on the AF-assist light. • If the camera is connected to the same wireless...

129 Wireless network Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos You can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly. Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC 1 Install i-Launcher on the PC. (p. 150) 2 Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 3 When the...

130 Wireless network > Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos 4 Select OK . • To cancel sending, select Cancel . • You cannot select individual files to backup. This function backs up only new files on the camera. • The backup's progress will be shown on the PC monitor. • When the transfer is...

131 Wireless network Using Samsung Link to view files You can view files on a Samsung Link device connected to the same AP. 1 Rotate the mode dial to B . 2 Select . • The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device. • If the camera has not previou...

134 Camera settings menu You can set the user environment with these settings. To set user options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] ĺ d ĺ an option. Available items and the order of them may differ depending on shooting conditions. ISO Customizing ISO Step You can set the size for the ISO sensitivity ...

136 Camera settings menu > User settings Color Space The color space option allows you to select methods for representing colors. Digital imaging devices such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers have their own methods for representing colors, which are called color spaces. * Default Option...

137 Camera settings menu > User settings Distortion Correct You can correct lens distortion that might occur from lenses. This feature is available with lenses that support it. iFn Customizing You can select options that can be adjusted when you press [ i-Function ] on an i-Function lens. Option ...

138 Camera settings menu > User settings User Display You can add or remove shooting information from the display. 12 3 No. Description 1 Icons Set to display icons on the right in Shooting mode. 2 Date & Time Set to display the date and time. 3 Histogram Set the histogram on the display on o...

139 Camera settings menu > User settings Key Mapping You can change the function assigned to the Custom button. * Default Button Function Custom Set the Custom button's function. • Optical Preview *: Execute the Depth of Field Preview function for the current aperture value. (p. 23) • One Touch W...

140 Camera settings menu > User settings Auto Self-Shot Set to turn on the camera and enter Self shot mode automatically when you flip the display upward. In Self shot mode, the timer (3 seconds), face detection, and beauty face options are automatically activated. Lens Button Speed Settings Set ...

141 Camera settings menu * Default Item Description Display Adjust Adjust the display brightness, auto brightness setting, display color, or level gauge. ‡ Display Brightness : You can adjust the display brightness manually. ‡ Auto Brightness : Turn auto brightness on or off. ( Off , On *) ‡ Display...

146 Connecting to external devices Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to an HDTV using an optional HDMI cable. 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ m ] ĺ q ĺ HDMI Output ĺ an option. (p. 143) 2 Turn off your camera and HDTV. 3 Connect your camera to your HDTV with the optional H...

147 Connecting to external devices Transfer files on a memory card to your computer by connecting the camera to the PC. Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Connecting the camera as a removable disk You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. Open the removable disk an...

148 Connecting to external devices > Transferring files to your computer Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7) With Windows 8, the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar. 1 Ensure that no data is being transferred between the camera and the computer. ‡ If the status lamp on your came...

149 Connecting to external devices > Transferring files to your computer 3 Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon. 4 On your computer, open the removable disk. 5 Transfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer.

150 Connecting to external devices You can view and edit files using the provided programs. You can also send the files to a PC wirelessly. Installing i-Launcher 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your ca...

151 Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC Using Samsung i-Launcher Icon Description You can download the firmware of your camera.Download the User Manual.Download this program to convert Samsung RAW files (SRW) to DNG files.i-Launcher provides a link for downloading the PC Auto ...

152 Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC • The requirements on the following page are recommendations only. i-Launcher may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements, depending on the condition of your computer. • If your computer does not meet the requirem...

153 Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PC. 2 Select a language. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Photos captured by a camera are often transformed to ...

155 Appendix When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error messages Suggested remedies Lens is locked The lens is locked. Rotate the lens counter-clockwise until you hear a click. (p. 46) Card Error • Turn off the camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove the memory card and ...

156 Appendix Cleaning the camera Camera lens and display Use a brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently. Image sensor Depending on different shooting conditions, dust may appear in ph...

157 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Using on beaches or shores • Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas. • Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery, adapter, or memory card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands m...

158 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Using the camera with caution in humid environments When you transfer the camera from a cold environment to a warm one, condensation can form on the lens or internal components of the camera. In this situation, turn off the camera and wait for at least 1 hour...

159 Appendix > Maintaining the camera About memory card Supported memory card This product supports microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC memory cards. Memory card adapter Memory card To read data with a PC or memory card reader, insert the memory card into a memory card adapter.

160 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 2 GB SD card. Size Quality Super Fine Fine Normal RAW RAW + S.Fine RAW + Fine RAW + Normal Photo 20.0M (5472X3648) 162 294...

161 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Cautions when using memory cards • Avoid memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F). Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards to malfunction. • Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memo...

162 Appendix > Maintaining the camera About the battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Battery specifications Item Description Model* B740AE/B740AC/B740AU/B740AK Type Lithium-ion battery Cell capacity 2,330 mAh Voltage 3.8 V Charging time** (When the battery is completely discharged) Approx...

164 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Battery life Shooting mode Average time / Number of photos Photos Approx. 185 min./Approx. 370 photos Videos Approx. 135 min. (Record videos at 1920X1080 resolution and 30 fps.) • The figures above are based on the CIPA test standards. Your results may differ...

165 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage. Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or perman...

166 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Notes about charging with a computer connected • Use only the provided USB cable. • The battery may not charge when: - you use a USB hub - other USB devices are connected to your computer - you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your computer ...

167 Appendix Updating the firmware Connect the camera to the computer and update the firmware of the camera of the lens. ‡ You cannot run a firmware upgrade without a fully charged battery. Recharge the battery fully before running a firmware upgrade. ‡ If you update the firmware, user settings and ...

168 Appendix Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your device, try these troubleshooting solutions before contacting a service professional. When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfun...

171 Appendix Camera specifications Image Sensor Type CMOS Sensor size 23.5 X 15.7 mm Effective pixels Approx. 20.3 mega-pixels Total pixels Approx. 21.6 mega-pixels Color filter RGB primary color filter Lens Mount Type Samsung NX Mount Available lens Samsung NX Lenses (3D lens not supported) Image S...

176 Appendix Glossary AP (Access Point) An access point is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network. Ad-Hoc network An ad-hoc network is a temporary connection for sharing files or an internet connection and between computers and devices. AdobeRGB Adobe RGB is used for com...

177 Appendix > Glossary Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras created by th...

179 Appendix > Glossary Metering The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the quantity of light to set the exposure. MF (Manual Focus) A system that manually focuses the camera lens on the subject. You can use the focus ring to focus on a subject. MJPEG (Motion JPEG) A video fo...

182 Appendix Optional accessories You can purchase the following optional items: Lens, External flash, Rechargeable battery, Battery charger, Camera bag, Camera case, Memory card, Filter, USB cable, HDMI cable, Strap • To locate the type, image and availability of accessories, visit the Samsung webs...

183 Appendix A Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 153 Aperture 15, 19 Auto Backup 129 Auto focus 73 B Battery Caution 162Charging 34Insert 33 Best Face mode 61 Bracketing 85 C Camera Connecting as removable disk 147Connecting to PC 147Disconnecting (Windows) 148Layout 29 Camera specifications 171 Charging 34...