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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
Please read this manual thoroughly.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    Copyright information • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics' commitment of the Microsoft Corporation. to the sustainable development and social responsibility • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. through eco-driven business and management activities.

  • Page 3: Health And Safety Information

    Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera. •...
  • Page 4 Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft • Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent cloth before inserting in your camera. proper operation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 5 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 6: Indications Used In This Manual

    Digital Print Order Format Shooting mode Indication Exposure Value Smart Auto Focus Aid Program Manual Focus Aperture Priority Optical Image Stabilization Shutter Priority International Organization for Standardization's measure for light Manual sensitivity Lens Priority White Balance Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Rule of Thirds .................. 20 Connecting the flash ..............36 Photos with two subjects ..............21 GPS module layout ................ 37 Flash..................... 22 Attaching the GPS module ............38 Flash guide number................. 22 Bounce Photography ..............23 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 8 Photo size options ................. 51 Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz BKT) .......... 69 Video size options ................. 51 Bracketing setting ................69 Quality ..................52 Photo quality options ..............52 Video quality options ..............52 ISO sensitivity ................53 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 9 Trimming a video during playback ..........87 Fader ..................... 79 Capturing an image during playback ..........88 Wind cut ..................80 Editing photos ................89 Auto focus ..................80 Options ..................89 Voice ..................... 80 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 10 Transferring files using Intelli-studio ..........113 Using Samsung RAW Converter ..........114 Requirements for Windows ............114 Requirements for Mac ..............114 Using the Samsung RAW Converter Interface ....... 115 Editing RAW format files ..............115 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 11 Notes about charging the battery ..........126 Before contacting a service center .......... 128 Camera specifications .............. 131 Lens specifications ..............135 Glossary ..................137 Optional accessories ..............142 Index ..................143 FCC notice ................. 146 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 12: Concepts In Photography

    Holding the camera Hold the camera with your right hand and place you right index finger on the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 13: Crouching Photography

    Aperture sizes Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture Darker photo Brighter photo (aperture opened slightly) (aperture opened wide) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 14: Aperture Value And The Depth Of Field

    Exposure Value Steps For example, an aperture with 8 blades divides light into 8 sections and an aperture with 7 blades into 14 sections. 7 blades 8 blades Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 15: Shutter Speed

    1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, 1/15 s, 1/1000 s, 1/2000 s, and so on. +1 EV Exposure -1 EV 0.8 s 0.004 s 1/2 s 1/4 s 1/8 s 1/15 s 1/30 s Shutter Speed Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 16: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO setting to prevent noise in your photos, unless you are shooting in darkened environments or at night. A photo captured with a tripod and A blurred photo with a low ISO sensitivity high sensitivity Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 17: How The Aperture Setting, Shutter Speed, And Iso Sensitivity Control Exposure

    = less sensitive to light Settings Results High = more grainy Low = less grainy Wide aperture = more light Aperture Narrow aperture = less light Wide = small depth of field Narrow = large depth of field Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 18: Correlation Between Focal Length, Angle, And Perspective

    18 mm angle 55 mm angle 200 mm angle Normally, a lens with a wide angle is suitable for shooting landscapes and a lens with a narrow angle is recommended for shooting sports events or portraits. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 19: Depth Of Field

    55 mm F5.7 55 mm F22 Small Depth of Field Large Depth of Field Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 20 DOF. A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a 18 mm telescope A photo captured with a 100 mm lens telescope lens A photo captured close to the subject Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 21: Dof Preview

    To use the rule of thirds, divide the image into a 3x3 pattern of equal rectangles. To compose photos that best emphasize the subject, make sure the subject is located at one of the corners of the center rectangle. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 22: Photos With Two Subjects

    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 1 Subject 2 Subject 2 Unstable Stable Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 23: Flash

    flash to subject distance when setting the flash manually. For example, if a flash has a guide number of GN 20 and is 4 meters away from the subject, the optimal aperture value is F 5.0. Before correction After correction Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 24: Bounce Photography

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 25: My Camera

    Chapter My Camera Learn about your camera’s layout, display icons, basic functions, supplied lens, and optional accessories. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 26: Getting Started

    Strap (User manual included) • The illustrations may differ from your actual items. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. For information about accessories, refer to page 142. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 27: Camera Layout

    Power switch • i: Lens Priority mode (p. 42) • N: Sound Picture mode (p. 45) Shutter button • p: Panorama mode (p. 45) • s: Scene mode (p. 46) • v: Movie mode (p. 48) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 28 • Confirm the highlighted option or Press and hold [W], and then scroll the Eyelet for camera strap jog dial to adjust the exposure value. menu. MENU button m • Allow you to select a focus area Acces menus. manually. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 29 Proximity sensor (p. 98) Connect the camera to other devices via a USB A/V cable. Diopter adjustment dial If the image is not shown clearly through the viewfinder, scroll the diopter adjustment dial to improve the view. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 30: Display Icons

    Focus aid bar (p. 65) The icons displayed will change according to Smart range (p. 75) Auto focus frame the mode you select or the options you set. Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) (p. 76) Spot metering area Camera shake Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 31: Recording Videos

    White Balance (p. 54) : Fully charged : Partially charged Metering (p. 73) (Red): Empty (recharge the Picture Wizard (p. 57) battery) The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 32: In Playback Mode

    Photo size, Date Protected file Shutter speed, Aperture value, ISO Folder number - File number value, Current file/The total number of files Location information Shutter speed Aperture value ISO value Current file/The total number of files Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 33: Lenses

    Zoom ring Focus ring (p. 65) Lens layout Lens hood mount index Lens SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II lens (example) iFn button (p. 43) AF/MF switch (p. 59) Lens contacts Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 34: Locking Or Unlocking The Lens

    Lenses My Camera > SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED lens (example) Locking or unlocking the lens To lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away from the camera body and rotate the zoom ring clockwise. Description Lens mount index...
  • Page 35 Lenses My Camera > To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise until you hear SAMSUNG 20 mm F2.8 lens (example) the click. You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked. Description iFn button (p. 43) Lens mount index Focus ring (p.

  • Page 36: Lens Markings

    A range of supported aperture values. For example, F 1:4-5.6 means the maximum aperture value range from 4 to 5.6. SAMSUNG 50-200 mm F4-5.6 ED OIS II lens (example) Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point (in millimeters).

  • Page 37: Optional Accessories

    For more information, refer to the manual for each accessory. Power button Hot-shoe fastening dial The illustrations below may differ from the actual items. Hot-shoe connection Battery cover Bulb External flash layout Connecting the flash Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 38: Gps Module Layout

    Press the power button on the flash. GPS module layout Lock the flash into place by turning the hot-shoe fastening dial clockwise towards LOCK. Description Status lamp Power button Hot-shoe fastening dial Hot-shoe connection Battery cover Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 39: Attaching The Gps Module

    Lock the GPS module into place by turning the hot-shoe fastening dial clockwise towards LOCK. Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera. Mount the GPS module by sliding in into the hot-shoe. Press the power button of the GPS module. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 40: Shooting Modes

    Aperture Priority mode (p. 41) Shutter Priority mode (p. 41) Manual mode (p. 42) Lens Priority mode (p. 42) Sound Picture mode (p. 45) Panorama mode (p. 45) Scene mode (p. 46) Movie mode (p. 48) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 41: P Program Mode

    When you rotate the jog dial to the right, the shutter This mode is useful when you want to capture shots of constant speed increases and the aperture value decreases. exposure while being able to adjust other settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 42: A Aperture Priority Mode

    In order to compensate for the reduced amount of light allowed by fast blurred photos. shutter speeds, open the aperture and let in more light. If your photos are still too dark, increase the ISO value. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 43: M Manual Mode

    [Shutter], the shutter is left open so you can create moving light effects. ► Completely scroll the jog dial to the left to Bulb. Press and To use a bulb, hold [Shutter] for the desired time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 44: Using I-Function In Pasm Modes

    You can also scroll the jog dial to select a setting. Backlight Fully press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Available scene modes (for SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II lens) : Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach & Snow, Night...

  • Page 45: Available Options

    To select items to appear when you press [iFn] on the lens in Shooting mode, ► ► ► ► press [m] Lens i-Function an option Off or On. Fully press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 46: N Sound Picture Mode

    The camera automatically captures photos and saves it as a single photo. ► ► To set the recording time, press [m] Sound Rec Time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 47: Scene Mode

    flowers or insects Text: Clearly capture text from printed or electronic documents Children: Make children appear more noticeable by capturing their clothes and the background vividly Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 48 Sunset: Capture scenes at sunset, Fireworks: Capture colorful fireworks with natural-looking reds and yellows at night Dawn: Capture scenes at sunrise Beach & Snow: Reduce underexposed photos due to sunlight reflected from sand or snow Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 49: Movie Mode

    When formatting a memory card, always format using the camera. If you format on another camera or a PC, you can lose files on the card or cause a change in the capacity of the card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 50: Available Functions By Shooting Mode

    AF Mode (p. 59) P/A/S/M/i/s* AF Area (p. 61) P/A/S/M AF Priority (p. 64) P/A/S/M/i/N/p/s/ MF Assist (p. 65) P/A/S/M/i*/N*/s*/ Drive (Continuous/Burst/Timer/BKT) v*/t* (p. 66) P/A/S/M/i*/s*/t* Flash (p. 70) P/A/S/M Smart Range (p. 75) P/A/S/M/v Metering (p. 73) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 51: Shooting Functions

    Chapter Shooting Functions Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode. You can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 52: Size

    Viewing on a TV. 14M 4592X3056 (3:2) Printing on A1 paper. 320 (4:3) Uploading on the web. 10M 3872X2592 (3:2) Printing on A2 paper. 6M 3008X2000 (3:2) Printing on A3 paper. 2M 1920X1280 (3:2) Printing on A5 paper. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 53: Quality

    White Balances, tones, contrasts, and colors of the RAW RAW + S.Fine: Save a photo in both the JPEG files, or to convert them into JPEG or TIFF format, use the Samsung RAW+JPEG (S.Fine quality) and RAW format .

  • Page 54: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO value without having to secure more light. • Use the Noise Reduction function in order to reduce the visual noise that can appear on photos of a high ISO value. (p. 92) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 55: White Balance (Light Source)

    Photos captured on cloudy days tend to be more bluish than on sunny days. This option offsets that effect. Fluorescent White*: Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp. Especially for white fluorescent light with a color temperature of about 4200K. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 56: Customizing Preset Options

    As the color temperature increases, the color distribution becomes cooler. WB Adjust Alternatively, as the color temperature decreases, the color distribution becomes warmer. Clear sky Fluorescent_H Cloudy Daylight Back Reset Fuorescent_L Halogen lamp Tungsten Candle light Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 57 White Balance (light source) Shooting Functions > Examples Auto WB Daylight Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 58: Picture Wizard (Photo Styles)

    In Shooting mode, press [ an option. Landscape Forest Retro Cool Calm Classic You can also adjust the value of the preset style settings. Select a Picture Wizard option, press [F], and then adjust color, saturation, sharpness, or contrast. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 59: Color Space

    If you open an image in a program that is not compatible with the image’s color space, the colors will appear lighter. To set the color ► ► In Shooting mode, press [f] Color Space an option. space, Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 60: Af Mode

    If your lens has an AF/MF switch, set the switch to MF to adjust the focus manually. When your lens has no AF/MF switch, press [F] to select a desired AF mode. To set the auto ► In Shooting mode, press [F] an option. focus mode, Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 61: Continuous Af

    This mode is car racing scene. recommended for shooting an object similar in color to the background, a night scene, or fireworks. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 62: Af Area

    AF Zoom Move To resize or move the focus area, in Shooting mode, press [o]. Use the navigation button to move the focus area. Scroll the jog dial to resize the focus area. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 63: Multi Af

    In cases of shooting a group of people, the as shown in the photo below. camera displays the focus on the nearest person’s face in white and the rest of the people’s faces in gray. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 64: Self-Portrait Af

    It can be difficult to check whether your face is in focus when you are taking a self-portrait. When this function is on, the focus distance is set to close-up and the beep from the camera gets faster when in focus. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 65: Af Priority

    Turn on this function to always get a properly focused photo. Turn it off to capture a photo regardless of focus. ► ► ► To set the focus In Shooting mode, press [m] AF Priority priority, an option. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 66: Mf Assist

    ► 2 or 7 To set the manual In Shooting mode, press [m] ► focus assist, Assist an option. Enlarge* The focus aid bar rises as the focus improves, when you rotate the focus ring. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 67: Drive (Shooting Method)

    You can also select Timer to capture a photo of yourself. ► To set the shooting method, In Shooting mode, press [ an option. Single Capture one photo whenever you press [Shutter]. Recommended for general conditions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 68: Burst

    ► To set the number of shots, in Shooting mode, press [ Burst, and ► then press [F]. To set the delay, in Shooting mode, press [ Timer, and then press [F]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 69: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Ae Bkt)

    You can adjust the settings in BKT Set menu. automatically adjusted according to the White Balance you have set. You can adjust the settings in BKT Set menu. Exposure -2 Exposure +2 WB-2 WB+2 Original Original Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 70: Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bkt)

    For example, AB-/+3 adjusts the Amber value plus or minus three steps. MG-/+3 adjusts the Magenta value the same amount. Select 3 Picture Wizard settings the camera uses P Wiz BKT Set to capture the 3 P Wiz BKT photos. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 71: Flash

    fires a second time. Auto: The flash automatically fires in dark places. Use only Samsung-approved flashes. Using incompatible flashes may Auto + Red: The flash automatically fires and prevents red-eyes. damage your camera. Fill in: The flash fires whenever you capture a photo.

  • Page 72: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    To prevent this, select Fill-in Red. not fire when the built-in flash is closed, but automatically pops up and fires in t, s modes. Without red-eye correction With red-eye correction Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 73: Adjusting The Flash Intensity

    ± 2 levels. ► ► ► To set the flash In Shooting mode, press [f] Flash an option ► intensity, scroll the jog dial or press [C/w]. Flash Exposure Value Back Reset Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 74: Metering

    The Spot mode can ► ► To set this In Shooting mode, press [m] Link AE to AF prevent this situation as it calculates the amount of light in a designated ► function, Point an option. area. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 75: Center-Weighted

    Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 76: Smart Range

    This function automatically corrects the loss of bright detail that can occur due to shading differences in the photo. Without Smart Range effect With Smart Range effect ► ► To set Smart In Shooting mode, press [f] Smart Range Range options, an option. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 77: Optical Image Stabilization (Ois)

    If your lens has an OIS switch, you have to turn the switch to use the available with some lenses.) OIS function. To set OIS ► ► In Shooting mode, press [f] an option. options, Without OIS correction With OIS correction Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 78: Exposure Compensation

    In Shooting mode, press [m] EV Step exposure adjustment, an option. Decreased exposure Increased exposure (darker) (brighter) Option Description Set the size of the exposure adjustment by 1/3 step. Set the size of the exposure adjustment by 1/2 step. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 79: Exposure/Focus Lock

    A function executed by half-pressing [Shutter] varies according to the To lock the exposure or focus, adjust the photo’s composition on which function assigned to [E]. (p. 94) you want to focus or calculate the exposure, and then press [E]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 80: Video Functions

    Out: Scene gradually fades out. Aperture Priority: Set the aperture value manually before recording a video. Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture value. In-out: The fader function is applied at the start and end of the scene. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 81: Wind Cut

    In Shooting mode, press [m] Wind Cut ► options, an option. Auto focus While shooting a video, press [Depth Preview] to activate or deactivate the AF function. This function may not work depending on the lens you are using. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 82: Playback/Editing

    Chapter Playback/Editing Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos. Refer to chapter 5 for editing files on a PC. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 83: Searching And Managing Files

    Scroll the jog dial or press [C/w] to scroll through files. Mode Metering Flash Focal Length Filter White Balance Picture Wizard Photo Size Date Press [ ] to display 9 or 20 thumbnails. Press [ ] to return to the previous mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 84: Viewing Files By Category In Smart Album

    Deleting a single file Select an option, and then press [o]. You can select a single file and delete it. In playback mode, select a file and press [ When the pop-up message appears, select Yes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 85: Deleting Multiple Files

    Select files you want to delete by pressing [C/w], and When the pop-up message appears, select Yes. then press [o]. • Press [o] again to cancel your selection. Press [ When the pop-up message appears, select Yes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 86: Viewing Photos

    Move magnified area Music Play background music. Crop the enlarged image Press [f]. (saved as a new file) Return to the original image Press [o]. ► Select Slide Show Play. • Slide show begins right away. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 87: Highlight

    ► ► ► To set auto rotate In Playback mode, press [m] Auto Rotate options, an option. Original Highlighted ► ► ► To set highlight In Playback mode, press [m] Highlight options, an option. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 88: Playing Videos

    [C]. Pause/Play Press [o]. Press [w]. Fast forward Scan forward in 2X, 4X, and 8X increments each time you press [w]. Volume control Scroll the jog dial to the left or right. Stop Press [F]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 89: Capturing An Image During Playback

    Press [o] at the point where you want to save a still image. Press [I]. • The resolution of the captured image is the same as the video resolution. • The captured file is saved as a separate file under a new name. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 90: Editing Photos

    Red-eye Fix: Remove red-eyes on a photo. (Off*, On) Defog Halftone Dots Soft Focus Backlight: Correct the brightness of an underexposed photo. (Off*, On) The new file may be smaller than the original. Before correction After correction Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 91 Face Retouch: Hide facial imperfections. (Off*, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) Forest Autumn Misty Gloomy Classic Resize: Resize the size of a photo. (Off*, 10M, 6M, 2M) The available resolutions may differ depending on the size of the selected photo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 92: Camera Settings Menu

    Chapter Camera settings menu Learn about the user settings and general settings menu. You can adjust the settings to better suit your needs and preferences. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 93: User Settings

    This function reduces noise that may occur when High ISO NR you set a high ISO sensitivity. (Off, On*) This function reduces noise when you set the Long Term NR camera for a long exposure (over 1 second). (Off, On*) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 94: Af Assist Light

    A histogram inclined to the right indicates a bright photo. The height of the graph is related to color information. The graph gets higher if a specific color is more common. Insufficient exposure Balanced exposure Excessive exposure Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 95: Key Mapping

    • One Touch WB (White Balance), which executes the Custom White Balance function. Preview • Optical Preview*, which executes the Depth of Field Preview function for the current aperture value. (p. 20) • One Touch RAW+, which activates or deactivates the RAW+JPEG feature. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 96: Setting 1

    Oct. 05, the file name would be A05xxxx.jpg. computer), the camera will not be able to play the file. Set the type of folder. • Standard*: XXXPHOTO Folder Type • Date: XXX_MMDD Language Set a language the camera shows on the display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 97: Setting 2

    Please format memory cards in the camera before using them to capture photos. Reset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory Reset defaults. (Date, time, language, and video output settings do not change.) (No, Yes) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 98: Setting 3

    • AF Sound: Set the sound the camera makes in AF 1 min, 3 min, 5 min, 10 min) Sound mode on or off. (Off, On*) • Button Sound: Set the sound the camera makes when you press buttons on or off. (Off, On*) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 99: Setting 4

    Also, make sure to HDMI Size attach the lens cap to the lens when not using it. If the connected HDTV does not support the resolution you select, the camera sets the resolution one level lower. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 100 • If you update the firmware, user settings values will be reset. (Date, time, language, video out will not change.) • Do not turn the camera off while the update is in progress. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 101: Setting 5

    Korean. When another language is set, the location information will appear in English. (Off, On*) Set to search for GPS satellites closest to your current GPS Reset position. (No, Yes) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 102 Set the functions to be adjustable when you press [iFn] on an iFn lens. • WB: Set White Balance to be adjustable. (Off, On*) Lens i-Function • ISO: Set the ISO sensitivity to be adjustable. (Off, On*) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 103: Connecting To External Devices

    Chapter Connecting to external devices Make full use of the camera by connecting it to external devices such as a computer, TV, or photo printer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 104: Viewing Files On A Tv Or Hdtv

    Select a video signal output according to your country or settings. region. (sf. 98) • You cannot capture photos or videos while the camera is connected to a Connect the TV and the camera using the A/V cable. Video Audio Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 105: Viewing Files On An Hdtv

    SD card with a faster transfer speed is also fast in using the HDMI function. Make sure that the HDTV and camera are turned on, and then select the HDMI mode. • The HDTV screen mirrors the camera's display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 106: Printing Photos

    You can print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. • Press [m] to set printing options. With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer Press [o] to print. with the USB cable. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 107: Configuring Print Settings

    Quality Set the print quality. Date Set to print the date. File Name Set to print the file name. Reset Reset setting to their default values. Some options may not be supported by some printers. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 108: Dpof Options

    • All: Select the print size of all the photos saved in the memory card. (Select the print size by pressing [F/I], and then pressing [o].) • Reset: Cancel the DPOF print size for all photos. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 109: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    If the Folder Type is set to Date, the folder name appears as “XXX_MMDD”. not work properly. If it occurs, restart the camera. For example, if you capture a photo on January 1, the folder name will be "101_0101". Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 110: Disconnecting The Camera (For Windows Xp)

    Click the pop-up message. • When the pop-up message appears on the camera display, Click the message box indicating safely removed. select Computer. Open the removable disk. Remove the USB cable. Transfer photos or videos to the computer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 111: Editing Photos On A Pc

    You must use Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS 10.4 or later to connect the camera as a removable disk. When the setting wizard appears, click Samsung Digital Camera Installer. Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void your warranty.

  • Page 112: Requirements

    • USB 2.0 port • nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ ATI X1600 series or higher • Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later * 64-bit editions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are not supported. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 113: Using The Intelli-Studio Interface

    Display files in the selected folder. Change to the Photo edit mode. Change to the Video edit mode. Change to the Sharing mode. (You can send files by email or upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 114: Transferring Files Using Intelli-Studio

    The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. • If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port, the camera may not work properly. If it occurs, restart the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 115: Using Samsung Raw Converter

    RAW files are not transformed to JPEG formats Intel processor-based or compatible computer and are stored in the memory without any changes. With Samsung (Core 2 Quad or later recommended) / PowerPC RAW Converter, you can calibrate exposures, White Balances, tones, 1GB or more recommended contrasts, and colors of photos.

  • Page 116: Using The Samsung Raw Converter Interface

    Editing RAW format files For details about using Samsung RAW Converter, click Help ► If you edit the RAW format files with the Samsung RAW Converter, Open software manual. you can maintain high image quality. You can also edit JPEG and TIFF format files.
  • Page 117 Open file and open a file. From the editing tools, select Adjust the tone with the scroll bar. Original image Edited image P Mode, Aperture: f=8, Shutter Speed: 1/15 sec, ISO=100 Original image Edited image Original image Edited image Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 118 Connecting to external devices > To save RAW files in JPEG or TIFF formats ► Select File Open file and open a file. ► Select File Development. Select a file format (JPEG or TIFF) and select Save. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 119: Appendix

    Chapter Appendix Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 120: Error Messages

    Turn off your camera and remount the lens. If the Error 00 message still appears, contact a service center. Turn off your camera, remove the battery, and insert Error 01/02 again. If the message still appears, contact a service center. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 121: Maintaining The Camera

    Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene, thinners or alcohol to clean the device. These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 122: Using Or Storing The Camera

    • Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera. • Turn off the camera while not in use. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 123: About Memory Card

    You can prevent files from being deleted by using the write-protect switch on an SD or SDHC card. Slide the switch down to lock or slide it up to unlock. Unlock the card when capturing photos and videos. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 124 1,161 2,322 3,484 12M 4592X2584 (16:9) Photo 8M 3872X2176 (16:9) 5M 3008X1688 (16:9) 1,129 2M 1920X1080 (16:9) 1,703 2,550 9M 3056X3056 (1:1) 6.7M 2592X2592 (1:1) 4M 2000X2000 (1:1) 1,411 1.6M 1280X1280 (1:1) 1,041 2,083 3,121 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 125: Cautions When Using Memory Cards

    • When you use the camera for an extended period, the memory card may become warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 126: About The Battery

    Approx. 200 min/Approx. 400 photos Battery specifications Videos Approx. 130 min Model BP1310 • The figures above are based on Samsung’s test standards. Your Type Lithium-ion battery results may differ depending on your actual usage. Cell capacity 1,300 mAh • Available shooting time differs depending on background, shooting Voltage 7.4 V...

  • Page 127: Notes About Charging The Battery

    Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic objects, such as necklaces, coins, keys, or watches. • Do not bend or place heavy objects on the AC cable. Doing so may damage the cable. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 128 Guidelines for charging the battery Charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual. The battery can ignite or explode if not charged properly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 129: Before Contacting A Service Center

    • Batteries are consumable parts that must be The date and time are Set the date and time in the display settings replaced over time. Get a new battery if the menu. incorrect battery life is diminishing quickly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 130 • Adjust the ISO sensitivity. (p. 53) bright electricity. Disconnect the USB cable and camera while • Turn off the flash. (p. 70) connect it again. transferring files • Adjust the exposure value. (p. 77) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 131 • Ensure that the lens is properly mounted. • Remove the lens from the camera and re- Lens does not work mount it. External flash or GPS Ensure that the external device is properly does not work mounted and turned on. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 132: Camera Specifications

    (depends on lens) AF Assist Lamp Green LED Dust Reduction Shutter Type Super sonic drive Electronically controlled vertical-run focal Display Type plane shutter Type AMOLED Size 3.0" (7.6 cm) Resolution VGA (640X480) 614 k dots (PenTile) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 133 ISO 400, ISO 500, ISO 640, ISO 800, Flash EV -2-+2 EV (0.5 EV Step) ISO 1000, ISO 1250, ISO 1600, ISO 2000, ISO 2500, ISO 3200 Optional Samsung external flashes: SEF15A, External flash SEF20A, SEF42A Drive Mode Syncro Hot shoe...
  • Page 134 • JPEG (16:9): 12M (4592X2584), Miniature, Fish-Eye, Defog, Halftone Dots, Smart filter 8M (3872X2176), 5M (3008X1688), Soft Focus Size 2M (1920X1080) • JPEG (1:1): 9M (3056X3056), 6.7M (2592X2592), 4M (2000X2000), 1.6M (1280X1280) • RAW: 14M (4592X3056) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 135 * This specifications can change without notice to upgrade a performance. Interface * Other brands and products names are trademarks of respective owners. Digital output USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED) NTSC, PAL (selectable) Video output HDMI 1.3: (1080i, 720p, 576p/480p) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 136: Lens Specifications

    Appendix Lens specifications Lens Name SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED SAMSUNG 20 mm F2.8 18-55 mm (equivalent to 20-50 mm (equivalent to 30.8-77 mm in 20 mm (equivalent to 30.8 mm in Focus Length 27.7-84.7 mm in 35 mm format)
  • Page 137 Lens specifications Appendix > Lens Name SAMSUNG 30 mm F2 SAMSUNG 50-200 mm F4-5.6 ED OIS II Focus Length 30 mm (equivalent to 46.2 mm in 35 mm format) 50-200 mm (equivalent to 77-308 mm in 35 mm format) Elements in Group...

  • Page 138: Glossary

    Alternatively, use a tripod or the OIS function to A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the subject. stabilize the camera. Your camera uses the contrast to focus automatically. Color space The range of colors that the camera can see. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 139 Depth of field varies with lens aperture, focal length, and distance from the camera to the subject. Selecting a smaller aperture, for example, will increase the depth of field and blur the background of a composition. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 140 High points at the left (too dark) and right (too bright) on the histogram indicate a photo that is improperly exposed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 141 MJPEG (Motion JPEG) PAL (Phase Alternate Line) A video format which is compressed as a JPEG image. A video color encoding standard used in numerous countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 142 A fast shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 143: Optional Accessories

    These illustrations may differ from your actual items. Refer to the user manuals of these optional accessories for details. Shutter release • Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Samsung is not responsible for Shutter release reduces shakiness when damage caused by using another manufacturer’s accessories. used with a tripod.

  • Page 144: Index

    Photo styles 57 Focal length 17 MF assist 65 PictBridge 105 Picture Wizard 57 Depth of Field (DOF) 13, 18 Posture 11 Digital Print Order Format Glossary 137 (DPOF) 106 Drive (see Shooting method) 66 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 145 Manual 42 Movie 48 Panorama mode 45 Program 40 Scene 46 Shutter Priority 41 Smart Auto 39 Sound Picture mode 45 Shutter speed 14, 16 Slide show 85 Smart Album 83 Sound Picture mode 45 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 146 This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect Or call, (877) 278 - 0799 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

  • Page 147: Fcc Notice

    This equipment generates, uses Responsible Party : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Address : 85 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660...
  • Page 148 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website www.samsung.com for after-sales service or inquiries. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals...

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