USER MANUAL ENG This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
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Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera. You can damage the camera and expose yourself to the risk of an electric shock. Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids. This may cause a fire or explosion.
Health and safety information If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area. • Avoid interference with other electronic devices. • Turn off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause interference with aircraft equipment.
Health and safety information Do not touch the flash while it fires. The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger. Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use. Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you charge batteries.
Health and safety information You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight. This may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction. If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to cool down. Use your camera in the normal position. Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.
Health and safety information Cautions for using Bluetooth • The manufacturer is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. • Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Icon Mode indications Function Mode Indication Additional information Smart Auto t Safety warnings and precautions Program P [ ] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button. Aperture Priority A Shutter Priority S ( ) Page number of related information Manual M The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select b → Quality (represents select b, and then Quality).
Contents Tips Chapter 1 Concepts in Photography My Camera Shooting postures....................................................................................... 14 Getting started............................................................................................. 30 Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 30 Camera layout.......................................................................................
Contents Display icons................................................................................................. 50 In Shooting mode...................................................................................................... 50 Capturing photos......................................................................................................... 50 Recording videos..........................................................................................................
Contents AF mode......................................................................................................... 91 Single AF........................................................................................................................ 92 Continuous AF............................................................................................................. 92 Action AF......................................................................................................................
Contents Video functions.......................................................................................... 122 Movie size.................................................................................................................. 122 Movie quality............................................................................................................ 123 Multi Motion.............................................................................................................
Contents Chapter 4 Connecting & Transferring Connecting to a smart phone.................................................................. 143 Using the NFC Feature........................................................................................... 143 Connecting the camera as a removable disk................................................ 165 Transferring files to your Windows OS computer........................................... 165 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7).....................
Contents EVF button Interaction.......................................................................................... Grid Line..................................................................................................................... AF Lamp...................................................................................................................... E-Shutter.....................................................................................................................
Concepts in Photography Shooting postures A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a good photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture can cause the camera to shake. Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for your camera. When shooting with a slow shutter speed, hold your breath to minimize body movement. Standing photography Compose your shot, stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length apart, and keep your elbows pointed down.
Concepts in Photography Crouching photography Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep a straight posture. Using the display To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. You can tilt the display up to 90° upwards ( ) or 45° downwards ( ). • Keep the display closed ( ) when the camera is not in use. • Tilt the display only within the angle allowed. Failing to do so may damage your camera.
Concepts in Photography Low-angle shot A low-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below your eyeline, looking up the subject. High-angle shot A high-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above your eyeline, looking down on the subject.
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 aperture allows more light and a smaller aperture allows less light. Aperture sizes The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an “F-number“.
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. The aperture housing contains several blades. These blades move together and control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture. The number of blades also affects the shape of light when shooting night scenes.
Concepts in Photography Shutter speed Therefore, the faster the shutter speed, the less light will be let in. Likewise, the slower the shutter speed, the more light will be let in. Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter. It controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. Usually, the shutter speed is manually adjustable.
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 mechanism that captures the image. ISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles. For example, an ISO 200 setting is capable of capturing images at twice the speed of an ISO 100 setting.
Concepts in Photography How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposure The aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity are closely interconnected in photography. The aperture setting controls the opening that regulates the light that enters the camera, while the shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to enter. ISO sensitivity determines the speed at which the film reacts to light.
Concepts in Photography Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective Long focal length telephoto lens 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 angle, which allows you to capture a wide shot. A long focal length translates into a narrow angle, which allows you to capture telephoto shots.
Concepts in Photography Depth of field What controls out-of-focus effects? 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’. The depth of field is the focused area around the subject. Therefore, a small DOF signifies that the focused area is narrow and a large DOF means the focused area is wide.
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 an 18 mm wide-angle lens A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera The shorter the distance between the subject and the camera is, the lower the DOF gets.
Concepts in Photography DOF preview You can press the Preview 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 Preview button to Optical Preview. (p. 173) Composition It is fun to capture a photo of the beauty of world with a camera. No matter how the world is beautiful, however, a poor composition cannot capture the beauty of it.
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 subject in the opposite corner to balance the weight of the photo. Subject 2 Subject 1 Unstable Subject 2 Subject 1 Stable When taking landscape photos, centering the horizon will create an unbalanced effect.
Concepts in Photography Flash Flash guide number Light is one of the most important components in photography. It is not easy, however, to have an enough amount of light anytime and anywhere. Making use of a flash allows you to optimize light settings and create a variety of effects. Flash, also known as strobe or speed light, helps to create adequate exposure in low-light conditions. It is also useful in light-abundant situations.
Concepts in Photography Bounce Photography Bounce photography refers to the method of bouncing light off of the ceiling or walls so that the light spreads evenly over the subject. Normally, photos captured with flash may appear unnatural and cast shadows. Subjects in photos captured with bounce photography cast no shadows and look smooth due to evenly spread light.
Chapter 1 My Camera Learn about your camera’s layout, display icons, lens, optional accessories, and basic functions.
My Camera Getting started Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera (including the body cap, hot-shoe cover, and vertical battery grip connector cover) AC adapter/USB cable CD-ROM (User manual included) Quick Start Guide Rechargeable battery Strap • The illustrations may differ from your actual items. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories.
My Camera Camera layout 5 1 2 3 678 9 4 No. Name No. Name 1 Video recording button 6 Hot-shoe cover EV button 7 Hot-shoe 8 Microphone 9 Flash pop-up button (p. 109) 10 Lens release button menu item. 11 Image sensor option. 12 Speaker 13 Lens mount 14 Preview button (p. 25) 15 Lens mount index 16 Power switch 17 Shutter button 2 Press and hold the button, and then scroll the command dial 2 to adjust the exposure value. (p.
My Camera > Camera layout 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No. Name 1 Drive dial lock button 2 Drive dial (p. 36) 3 ISO button 4 AF mode button 5 Metering button 6 WB button 7 Viewfinder 11 8 9 Name 10 Mode dial • t: Smart Auto mode (p. 65) • P: Program mode (p. 67) • A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 69) • S: Shutter Priority mode (p. 70) • M: Manual mode (p. 71) • T: Custom mode 1 (p. 72) • U: Custom mode 2 (p. 72) • s: Smart mode (p.
My Camera > Camera layout 1 2 3 4 5 No. Name No. • In Shooting mode: Adjust shutter 2 6 7 3 8 12 11 10 9 Name AF start button 1 2 5 While this button is pressed, the camera adjusts the brightness of the focus area and automatically sets the optimum exposure value and locks the focus. Command dial 2 • In the Menu screen: Move to a desired menu item.
My Camera > Camera layout No. Name 1 Eyelet for camera strap 1 2 Headset port 2 3 4 3 External microphone port 4 HDMI port 5 5 Insert a 3.5 mm stereo headset. Insert a 3.5 mm stereo microphone. USB and shutter release port Connect the camera to a computer or shutter release. Use a shutter release cable with a tripod to minimize camera movement. 6 Internal antenna 7 NFC tag * Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using a wireless network.
My Camera > Camera layout No. Name 1 Display (touch screen) • To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. (p. 15) • Touch the screen to select a menu or an option. (p. 44) 2 Tripod mount Vertical battery grip connector (cover) 3 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the vertical grip (optional) to capture portraits conveniently and extend battery life. * When connecting to a vertical grip, remove the vertical grip battery connector cover and store it in the slot on vertical grip.
My Camera > Camera layout Using the drive dial Using the EVF button While pressing the drive dial lock button( select a shooting method. ), rotate the drive dial( ) to Pressing [E] will allow you to view the viewfinder or display. 1 2 Do not rotate the drive dial without pressing the drive dial lock button. Doing so may damage the camera.
My Camera Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Inserting a memory card Inserting the battery Insert a memory card with the goldcolored contacts facing up. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down.
My Camera > Inserting the battery and memory card Removing the battery and memory card Slide the lock down to release the battery. Using the memory card adapter To use micro memory cards with this product, a PC, or a memory card reader, insert the card into an adapter. Battery lock Rechargeable battery Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. While the status lamp of the camera is blinking, do not remove the memory card or battery.
My Camera Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the battery • Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you use 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. another AC adapter, the camera battery may not charge or work properly.
My Camera > Charging the battery and turning on your camera Turning on your camera Set the Power switch to ON. • To turn your camera off, set the Power switch to OFF. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p.
My Camera 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. You can also select an item by touching it on the screen. 1 Press [h] to select Time Zone, and then press [o]. 2 Press [D/h] to select a time zone, and then press [o]. 5 Press [D/h] to set the option, and then press [o].
My Camera > 9 Performing the initial setup Press [h] to select Date Type, and then press [o]. 10 Press [D/h] to select a date type, and then press [o]. Back Set Language English Time Zone London Date Type Date Settingss YYYY/MM/DD Time Settingss MM/DD/YYYY Date Type DD/MM/YYYY 11 12 Press [D/h] to select a time type, and then press [o]. Back Time Zone Date Settings Time Settings Time Type Date Type 12H Set London 2014/01/01 10:00 AM Time Type 24H 13 Press [m] to finish the initial setup.
My Camera Selecting functions (options) Selecting with buttons Use one of the following methods to select an option: • Rotate the command dial 1, and then press [o]. • Rotate the command dial 2, and then press [o]. • Rotate the navigation button, and then press [o]. • Press [D/h/e/e], and then press [o].
My Camera > Selecting functions (options) Selecting by touch • When you touch or drag the screen, discolorations may occur. This is not a Do not use sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. You can damage the screen. Dragging: Touch and hold an area on the screen, and then drag your finger. malfunction, but a characteristic of the touch screen. Touch or drag lightly to minimize the discolorations.
My Camera > Selecting functions (options) Using m Press [m] or touch options or settings. 5 on the screen, and then change shooting • You can also drag the option list, and then touch an option. • Press [m] or touch Back to go back to the previous menu. Back E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Press [m] or touch 3 Scroll the command dial 1 or press [D/h] to move to b, and then press [o].
My Camera > Selecting functions (options) Using the Smart panel • You can also select an option by touching it. Back Press [f] or touch on the screen to access some functions such as Exposure, ISO, and White Balance. Adjust EV : 0.0 You can adjust some options by dragging them. E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Press [f] or touch .
My Camera > Selecting functions (options) Using iFn • You can also press [i-Function], and then press [D/h] or drag the screen to select a setting. 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. Select an option. 0.0 Adjust an option value. Option Description Aperture Adjust the aperture value. Shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
My Camera > 3 Selecting functions (options) Adjust the focus ring to select an option. • You can also scroll the command dial 2 or rotate the navigation button or drag the screen to select an option.
My Camera > Selecting functions (options) Using custom buttons and dials 3 Assign your favorite functions to some buttons and dials. In Shooting mode, press [m] → d → Key Mapping → an option. Available items Preview button, AEL button, AF start button, Navigation button, Command dial 1/2 When you frequently adjust AF Area, White Balance, and Picture Wizard (Example) 1 In shooting mode, [m] → d → Key Mapping. 2 Select a button from the list. 4 Select a function.
My Camera Display icons In Shooting mode Icon Description Capturing photos 1. Shooting information 100% Icon Description Shooting mode Camera shake Current date Manual focus scale Current time Level gauge (p. 52) Focal length* Histogram (p.173) Notification panel bar (Touch) Focus Memory card not inserted** Shutter speed Auto exposure lock (p. 120) Aperture value Auto focus lock (p. 120) Exposure adjustment value Flash intensity lock (p.
