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- Page 1 POCKET GUIDE TO THE HINTS & TIPS FOR GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS TAKE GREAT PICTURES OF: YOUR FAMILY PARTIES LANDSCAPES HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL NATURE, PLUS LOTS MORE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WELCOME THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX WELCOME..to our pocket guide to photography with the Samsung NX series of digital cameras We believe that taking memorable, In this guide to the NX series we fun and interesting pictures should have taken 25 of the most frequently be easy. - Page 3 NX ANATOMY: BEGINNER THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX BEGINNER Let’s take a look at the key functions of the buttons and dials of Samsung’s entry-level NX digital camera some of the camera’s functions DISP Scroll through the that are specific to the exposure or...
- Page 4 NX ANATOMY: ADVANCED THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX ADVANCED Let’s take a look at the key functions of the buttons and dials of the advanced-level Samsung NX digital camera MENU This is to access the ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER cameras complete list of...
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Page 5: Menu Help
NX NAVIGATION THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX MENU HELP Here’s how to access the Scene modes and Picture Wizard within your NX series cameras SCENE MODES There are 13 Scene modes to chose from, covering a wide range of subjects from Beach &... - Page 6 THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX i-FUNCTION Make fast changes to camera settings using Samsung’s unique one-touch option on NX lenses The i-Fn button is a revolutionary leap forward in camera functionality that enables fast, intuitive changes to be made on iFn-enabled lenses.
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Page 7: Aperture
THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX APERTURE Learn how to control what details appear sharp in the background of your pictures using your aperture The aperture (known by photographers as an ‘f-stop’) is used to control the amount of depth-of-field, or what appears in sharp detail from the front to the back of an image. -
Page 8: Shutter
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX SHUTTER Learn how to freeze action subjects by using the camera’s shutter speed The amount of light that enters the camera is controlled by the shutter speed. The brighter the conditions, the faster the shutter speed will be –... -
Page 9: Iso
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX The NX’s sensitivity to light can be altered to suit the conditions or left in auto for peace of mind The ISO is a way of altering the camera’s sensitivity to light. The lower the number, the less sensitive the camera’s image sensor is... -
Page 10: Autofocus
THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX AUTOFOCUS From static portraits to the fastest action, there is a focusing mode that’s perfect for every situation The NX series has four different types of focus mode for different shooting situations. -
Page 11: Exposure
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX EXPOSURE With the Samsung NX cameras, you have an array of automatic modes or you can take complete control These days, thankfully, cameras are so much more sophisticated and can recognise a scene and calculate the correct exposure accordingly. -
Page 12: Colour
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX COLOUR To ensure accurate colour, you need to set the right white balance for the lighting conditions... or use auto The everyday light sources we encounter emit a colour cast to their light. For example, fluorescent lights turn the scene green and household lightbulbs turn everything orange. -
Page 13: Flash
THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX FLASH The built-in and accessory flash units do a whole lot more than just illuminate dark subjects... Use the automatic in-built flash or an accessory flash to shoot in low light... -
Page 14: Smart Filters
THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX FILTERS: 1 In-camera Smart Filters are great fun to play with and add an extra dimension to your photos You can apply effects, or Smart Filters, to your images after you have taken them when in the Playback mode. - Page 15 THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX FILTERS: 2 Create coloured effects to your images after taking them using the Photo Style Selector These effects are not too dissimilar to the Picture Wizard shooting options, though the Photo Style Selector filters are applied to images after taking them, processing them on the display.
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Page 16: Jargon Buster
THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX JARGON BUSTER Technical and photography terms explained... EVF (ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER) NOISE/GRAIN This is an optional accessory for increases, from 100 to 6400, image some NX models that attaches quality decreases and ‘distortion’... -
Page 17: Babies
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX BABIES Capture those first few precious moments of your newborn’s gurgles, smiles and toe-grabbing All too quickly babies turn into toddlers and before you know it they’ll be off to school, so as parents it’s so important to capture those first precious months. -
Page 18: Children
FAMILY & FRIENDS THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX CHILDREN Children never stop moving but this is why they make such fun and interesting subjects to photograph It’s always best to get your children absorbed in an activity and then start snapping away as the images appear more natural and are easier to shoot. -
Page 19: Groups
FAMILY & FRIENDS THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX GROUPS The secret to great family shots is to try and capture everyone interacting together Trying to be a bit more creative with your group shots can yield more pleasing results. -
Page 20: Parties
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX PARTIES Capture your friends and family enjoying themselves and some funny memories to boot From Uncle Bob doing his moves on the dance floor to kiddies bouncy castle action, these wonderful moments are all the more special when caught candidly. -
Page 21: Weddings
With a dark suit and a bright snapshot moments – though you may want to white dress you may lose consider a longer lens, such as the Samsung detail in the wedding dress NX 50-200mm zoom for that little extra reach. -
Page 22: Sports Day
FAMILY & FRIENDS THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX SPORTS DAY Record great shots of your budding Olympians as they run, jump and throw their way to victory More often than not, school sports days end up being organised chaos, but they are just so much fun and very rewarding to photograph. -
Page 23: At Home
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX AT HOME Shoot lifestyle pictures of friends and family in the comfort of their own home in natural light Pictures showing friends and family in natural settings have become very fashionable, particularly as many are shot in the comfort of a person’s home and take on a relaxed... -
Page 24: Nighttime
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX NIGHTTIME Capture atmospheric memories of people and places after sunset with or without flash Taking pictures at night can really show the atmosphere of a place or location, and also make great memory snaps to show friends and family back home;... -
Page 25: Your Pet
FAMILY & FRIENDS THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX YOUR PET Photograph your favourite four-legged friends, capturing their characters and having fun at the same time From soft and fluffy fur and bright, colourful feathers to hard and shiny scales, we all love our pets, and they can make superb studies with your camera. -
Page 26: Jargon Buster
JARGON BUSTER THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX JARGON BUSTER Technical and photography terms explained... PICTURE WIZARD There are nine and detailed – so has a deep DOF different preset Photo Styles that you – but needs bright conditions. A big... -
Page 27: In The Town
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX IN THE TOWN Take memorable pictures of new places you are exploring with your camera and lenses What better place to see another culture than a town with all its sights, sounds and smells. -
Page 28: The Beach
Another trick is to use your sunglasses infront of your camera lens to help reduce contrast. Add a Samsung circular polarising filter to the front of your lens to increase colour saturation and remove reflections from shiny surfaces. DON’T FORGET:... -
Page 29: On Safari
DON’T FORGET: A LONG TELEPHOTO LENS Using the Samsung NX 50-200mm will help bring distant subjects closer or zoom in to capture details such as fur patterns, paws or faces. Ensure you switch on the... -
Page 30: Ice & Snow
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX ICE & SNOW Capture all of the drama and action while out enjoying yourself on the white stuff Skiing is an exhilarating, fast-moving sport for all the family with anything from action shots to portraits to be captured on camera. -
Page 31: Night Life
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX NIGHT LIFE When the sun goes down and lights come on you don’t have to put your camera away... As the sun dips below the horizon, many destinations come alive as night sets in. Lights twinkle on and you get to see a very diff erent side. -
Page 32: Markets
HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX MARKETS Take your camera with you to record the hustle and bustle of local life, where better to go... Market places are the cross-roads of life and are ideal for photo expeditions. From candid... -
Page 33: Funfairs
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX FUNFAIRS Capture the laughter, cuddly toys and candyfloss – and come back home with memory cards full of smiles... From kids on carousels, to candyfloss and clowns, fairs are fun, colourful and photographically rewarding. The Children... -
Page 34: Jargon Buster
JARGON BUSTER THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX JARGON BUSTER Technical and photography terms explained... I-FUNCTION Press the i-Fn button SELF-PORTRAIT AF on an i-Function lens for quick access camera around to shoot a self- to commonly used settings for the... -
Page 35: Walking
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX WALKING Heading out into the hills and dales keeps us healthy and refreshed, just remember to take your NX... We are a nation of walkers and ramblers, but then we have some beautiful countryside to wander in. -
Page 36: Sunsets
SCENICS & NATURE THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX SUNSETS There are few more richly coloured spectacles in nature than a sky catching fire at the end of the day Sunsets create very dramatic light that isn’t actually that common, which means you need to be ready for it at a moment’s... -
Page 37: The Park
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX THE PARK From flowers and insects to adventure playgrounds, there is always something to snap at the park There is such a variety of things to explore with your camera in a local park or garden –... -
Page 38: The Beach
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX THE BEACH As places that are ever-changing, beaches make interesting detail and abstract studies with a camera Beaches are great places to search out details and abstracts, such as water-worn wooden groynes, sea-washed pebbles and sun-faded paint on beach huts, and let’s not forget the... -
Page 39: Flowers
SCENICS & NATURE THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX FLOWERS Why not go on your own garden safari in search of delicate blooms and bright summer colour There are few more beautiful subjects than flowers, whether they are from your own garden or elsewhere. -
Page 40: The Woods
THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX THE WOODS Woods and forests are magical places with something new around every corner to excite and inspire From dappled sunlight down woodland tracks, backlit leaves against a bright sun, abstract patterns of leaves on the floor to close-ups of... -
Page 41: Panoramas
THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX PANORAMAS A unique style of image that looks great for wild landscapes and cityscape vistas There are times when your camera cannot capture enough of a scene, for example, a beautiful mountain vista or coastscape. -
Page 42: Jargon Buster
SCENICS & NATURE THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX JARGON BUSTER Technical and photography terms explained... IMAGE DESIGN (OR good exercise to do is to photograph COMPOSITION) Composition of a children’s windmill blowing in the an image is a very important part of wind with a fast and a slow shutter taking pictures. - Page 43 THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX GREAT FOR: LOW LIGHT & FILL-IN FLASH SAMSUNG FLASHGUNS ED-SEF15A/20A/42A Attaching to the camera’s hotshoe, these automatic flashguns are more powerful than the built-in unit so off er a greater range and coverage. You can also tilt the head for bounced flash eff ects.
- Page 44 THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX LENSES Get more from your Samsung NX and your picture taking with some alternative lenses GREAT FOR: WIDE APERTURE PORTRAITS & LANDSCAPES 20mm Pancake f/2.8 NX iFN PRIME LENS This is what’s called a wide-angle fixed focal length, or prime lens.
- Page 45 THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX GREAT FOR: ALL-ROUND 18-55mm II f/3.5-5.6 NX This is what’s called a standard or kit lens and comes boxed with the Advanced-level NX cameras. Covering wide-angle to short telephoto focal lengths, this zoom is...
- Page 46 THE NX SYSTEM THE POCKET GUIDE TO THE SAMSUNG NX GREAT FOR: ALL-ROUND 30mm Pancake f/2.0 NX PRIME LENS This is the second in the current NX prime lens line up and follows on from the slightly more wide-angle 20mm. This too takes advantage of...