Samsung GX-20 Quick Manual

Using the full automatic
program mode
1
Set the Mode dial to Auto
mode( ).
- The camera will select the
optimal shooting mode for the
subject.
2
Set the focus mode lever to
SAF.
- In the SAF mode, the shutter
can be released only when the
image is focused
3
Look through the viewfinder to
view the subject.
- A zoom lens can be used to
change the size of the subject
in the viewfinder.
4
Position the subject inside the
autofocus frame and press the
shutter release button halfway.
- The autofocus system operates.
The focus indicator( ) appears
in the viewfinder with the beep
sound as soon as the subject is
in the focus.
Using the Menu
Using the MENU button
Front dial
Rear dial
MENU button
OK button
LCD Monitor
Direction buttons
1
Press the MENU button.
- The [CAPTURE MENU] menu appears on the LCD monitor.
Use the front dial ( ) to move forward to the next screen in the
current menu and use the rear dial ( ) to jump to the next menu.
2
[CAPTURE MENU ( )], [CUSTOM1
CAPTURE MENU
MENU ( )], [CUSTOM2 MENU
Picture Wizard Standard
( )], [SETUP MENU ( )], and File Format JPEG
JPEG Size 14.6M
[PLAYBACK MENU ( )] menu
JPEG Quality
appear in order each time the direction
Colour Space sRGB
buttons ( ) is pressed.
Set RAW Button 1 time
Liveview
: Move : Exit
Auto mode helps users take a picture in very easy steps with correct exposure
and auto focusing. Auto mode is designed for those who are using a DSLR
(Digital Single Lens reflex) camera for the first time.
5
Now you can take a picture using the
shutter button.
AF(Auto Focusing) Frame
Focus indicator
Playing Back Still Pictures
1
Press the playback button ( ).
- The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
2
Once images disappear on the LCD monitor, you can playback the images
or rotate them on your LCD monitor.
<Playback the <Playback the
previous image> next image>
<Selected image rotates anti-clockwise whenever pressed>
Using the Fn button
You can set the drive mode, white balance value, flash type, and the ISO
sensitivity by simply pressing the Fn button on the rear of the camera.
1
Press the Fn button when the power is
turned on.
<Drive mode>
<White balance <ISO Sensitivity
mode> mode>
: Move : Exit
<Flash mode>
2
You can select the desired menu option by using the direction buttons (
Setting the focus
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The selected AF point appears
red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area).
The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject
Auto
is not centered.
Select Sets the AF point to one of the eleven points in the AF area.
Centre Sets the AF point to the centre of the viewfinder.
Set the desired program mode using the
Focus point selection dial.
For more information about how to select the focusing area, see the user
manual shipped with the product.
Using the Viewfinder
When the power is turned on, the current setting values appears in the
viewfinder as soon as you press the shutter button halfway.
Spot metering frame Focus point
AF Frame
ISO Indicator Number of recordable images
Aperture
/ EV compensation
Shutter speed when capturing or
Focus indicator
Shows the number of recordable
adjusting. (Aperture value can be
Appears when image
images (including the number of
adjusted using this front dial ( )
is focused.
recordable images using the Drive
and rear dial ( ).)
mode.) with current quality and
Exposure Bar
recorded pixel setting. The differences
Shutter speed Displays the Exposure
between the compensated exposure
Compensation Value.
Shutter speed when capturing or
and proper exposure will be displayed.
The differences between
adjusting. (Shutter speed can be
In the M mode, the exposure value can
Current Exposure Value
adjusted using this front dial ( )
be different. In the Sensitivity priority
and Proper Exposure
and rear dial ( ).)
mode / Shutter & Aperture Priority
Value in the M mode.
mode, ISO sensitivity will display.
Flash status Manual Focus
Appears when flash Appears when the
AE Lock indicator
is available and Manual Focus is
Appears when AE is locked.
blinks when flash is selected.
).
Indicates the RAW
recommended but
Flash Exposure Compensation
file format is selected.
not set.
It appears when the file format is
EV compensation
selected to RAW (RAW+).
Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.
AF fine adjustment
You can adjust the AF (Auto Focusing) accuracy by using the
[AF fine adjustment] function.
● AF fine-tuning is available for up to 20 registered lenses. Lens ID is
required for [AF fine adjustment].
● You can use the [AF fine adjustment] function as in the following images
for example.
Both pictures are taken while focusing on the central area (the ball located
in the centre) in the viewfinder.
▲ AF range is far
from the target
you focused on.
Using the LCD panel
The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.
AF Frame
Auto Bracket
Shutter speed
Multi Exposure
Aperture stop
Flash mode
: Built-in flash is ready (when
blinking, flash should be used;
or incorrect lens is mounted)
OIS (Optical Image
: Red-eye reduction flash on
Stabilization) indicator
: Auto discharge
Drive mode
SLOW : First curtain synchro /
: Single frame
Rear curtain synchro
W : Wireless Mode : Continuous Shot
: Self-timer
: Remote control
mode
▲ Adding stops on the
plus (+), the current
depth of field has
moved to the target
point.
Flash Exposure Compensation indicator
Exposure compensation
Exposure Bar
Battery status
RAW/RAW+
button in
use
Displays the ISO sensitivity
Number of recordable images /
EV compensation value / PC (Pb)
(PC=Personal Computer
(Removable disk), (Pb=PictBridge))
White Balance (If Auto WB is selected,
no icon will display)
± : White Balance Compensation