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Samsung NX500 User Manual

Samsung NX500 User Manual (218 pages)

Brand: Samsung | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 6.23 MB

Table of Contents

Copyright Information
2
Health and Safety Information
3
Indications Used in this Manual
7
Table of Contents
8
Concepts in Photography

14
Shooting Postures

14
- Holding the Camera
  14
- Standing Photography
  14
- Crouching Photography
  15
- Using the Display
  15
- Low-Angle Shot
  16
- High-Angle Shot
  16
Aperture

17
- Aperture Value and the Depth of Field
  18
Shutter Speed

19
ISO Sensitivity

20
How the Aperture Setting, Shutter Speed, and ISO Sensitivity Control Exposure

21
Correlation between Focal Length, Angle, and Perspective

22
Depth of Field

23
- What Controls Out-Of-Focus Effects
  23
- DOF Preview
  25
Composition

25
- Rule of Thirds
  25
- Photos with Two Subjects
  26
Flash

27
- Flash Guide Number
  27
- Bounce Photography
  28
Chapter 1

29
My Camera

29
Getting Started

30
- Unpacking
  30
Camera Layout

31
- Using the Display
  34
  - Using the Self Shot Mode
    34
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

35
- Removing the Battery and Memory Card
  35
- Using the Memory Card Adapter
  36
Charging the Battery and Turning on Your Camera

37
- Charging the Battery
  37
- Turning on Your Camera
  37
Performing the Initial Setup

38
Selecting Functions (Options)

40
- Using Buttons and Dials
  40
  - Using Custom Buttons and Dials
    40
- Selecting by Touch
  41
- Using M
  41
  - E.g. Selecting the Photo Size in P Mode
    41
- Using the Smart Panel
  43
  - E.g. Adjust the Exposure Value in P Mode
    43
- Using Ifn
  44
  - Using the Ifn Standard Function
    44
  - Using the Ifn Plus Function
    46
Display Icons

47
- In Shooting Mode
  47
  - Capturing Photos
    47
  - Recording Videos
    49
  - About the Level Gauge
    50
- In Playback Mode
  51
  - Viewing Photos
    51
  - Playing Videos
    51
- Changing the Information Displayed
  52
- Viewing the Notification Panel
  53
Lenses

54
- Lens Layout
  54
  - Locking or Unlocking the Lens
    55
  - Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function
    57
- Lens Markings
  58
Accessories

59
- External Flash Layout
  59
  - Connecting the External Flash
    60
Shooting Modes

61
- Auto Mode
  61
- P Program Mode
  63
  - Program Shift
    64
  - Minimum Shutter Speed
    64
- A Aperture Priority Mode
  65
- S Shutter Priority Mode
  66
- M Manual Mode
  67
  - Using the Bulb Function
    67
- T Custom Mode
  68
  - Saving Custom Modes
    68
  - Downloading Custom Modes
    69
  - Selecting Custom Modes
    69
  - Deleting Custom Modes
    69
- Samsung Auto Shot Mode
  70
- Smart Mode
  72
  - Capturing Panoramic Photos
    73
- Recording a Video
  74
- 3D Mode
  76
- Available Functions by Shooting Mode
  77
Chapter 2

78
Shooting Functions

78
Size and Resolution

79
- Photo Size
  79
- Quality
  80
ISO Sensitivity

81
- Customizing ISO Settings
  82
OLED Color

83
White Balance

84
- Customizing Preset White Balance Options
  85
Picture Wizard (Photo Styles)

86
Smart Filter

87
AF Mode

88
- Single AF
  89
- Continuous AF
  89
- Active AF
  90
- Manual Focus
  90
AF Area

91
- Selection AF
  91
  - Saving Selection AF Position
    92
- Multi AF
  92
Face Detection

93
- Normal
  93
- Smile Shot
  94
- Wink Shot
  94
Touch AF

95
- AF Point
  95
- Tracking AF
  95
- One Touch Shot
  96
Focus Assist

97
- MF Assist
  97
- DMF (Direct Manual Focus)
  98
  - Setting DMF Responsiveness
    98
- AF Release Priority
  98
- Focus Peaking
  99
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

100
Drive (Shooting Method)

101
- Single
  101
- Continuous
  102
- Burst
  102
- Timer
  103
- Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)
  103
- White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)
  104
- Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)
  104
- Depth Bracketing
  105
  - Bracketing Settings
    105
Interval Capture

106
Flash

107
- Reducing the Red-Eye Effect
  108
- Adjusting the Flash Intensity
  108
- Flash Settings
  109
  - Setting External Flash
    109
  - Setting Wireless Sync for External Flash
    110
- Locking the Flash Intensity
  111
Metering

112
- Multi
  112
- Center-Weighted
  113
- Spot
  113
  - Measuring the Exposure Value of the Focus Area
    114
Dynamic Range

115
Exposure Compensation

116
- Using Framing Mode
  116
- Using the Brightness Adjustment Guide
  117
- Viewing the Overexposure Guide
  117
Exposure/Focus Lock

118
Exposure/Focus Separation

119
Video Functions

120
- Movie Size
  120
  - When Video out Is Set to NTSC
    120
  - When Video out Is Set to PAL
    121
- Movie Quality
  121
  - Bit Rates for Movie Sizes
    122
- Fast/Slow Movie
  123
- AF Responsiveness
  123
- AF Shift Speed
  124
- Fader
  124
- Voice
  125
- Wind Cut
  125
- MIC Level
  125
- Smart Range
  125
Chapter 3

126
Playback/Editing

126
Searching and Managing Files

127
- Viewing Photos
  127
- Viewing Image Thumbnails
  127
- Viewing Files by Category
  128
- Viewing Continuous and Burst Shots
  129
- Protecting Files
  130
  - Lock/Unlock All Files
    130
- Deleting Files
  131
  - Deleting a Single File
    131
  - Deleting Multiple Files
    131
  - Deleting All Files
    131
Viewing Photos

132
- Enlarging a Photo
  132
- Viewing a Slide Show
  133
- Viewing the Overexposure Guide
  134
- Viewing Interval Shots
  134
- Sorting Files
  134
- Auto Rotating
  134
- Converting to JPEG
  134
Playing Videos

135
Editing Photos

138
- Cropping a Photo
  138
- Rotating a Photo
  139
- Resizing Photos
  139
- Adjusting Your Photos
  140
- Retouching Faces
  140
- Applying Smart Filter Effects
  141
Chapter 4

142
Connecting & Transferring

142
Connecting to a Smart Phone

143
Sending Photos Via Email

151
- Connecting to a WLAN
  151
  - Setting Network Options
    152
  - Manually Setting the IP Address
    152
- Network Connection Tips
  153
- Entering Text
  154
- Sending Photos Via Email
  155
  - Storing a Sender's Information
    156
  - Setting an Email Password
    157
  - Changing the Email Password
    158
Viewing Photos or Videos on a TV

159
- Connecting Wirelessly
  159
- Connecting Via Cable
  161
  - Viewing Files on a TV
    161
  - Viewing Files on a 3D TV
    162
Connecting to a Computer

163
- Using Auto Backup for Photos or Videos
  163
  - Installing the Program for Auto Backup on Your PC
    163
  - Using the Auto Backup Feature
    163
- Connecting the Camera as a Removable Disk
  165
Chapter 5

168
Camera Settings Menu

168
User Settings

169
- Manage Custom Mode
  169
- RAW Compression
  169
- Noise Reduction
  169
- Color Space
  170
- Distortion Correct
  171
- User Display
  171
- Grid Line
  171
- Center Marker
  172
- Key Mapping
  172
  - Custom
    172
  - Ael
    173
  - Command Dial
    175
- Ifn Setting
  175
- Lens Button Speed Settings
  176
- Touch Operation
  176
- Auto Self Shot
  176
- AF Lamp
  176
- E-Shutter
  177
- Mobilelink/Nfc Image Size
  177
Setting

178
Appendix

183
Chapter 6

183
Error Messages

184
Maintaining the Camera

185
- Cleaning the Camera
  185
  - Camera Lens and Display
    185
  - Image Sensor
    185
  - Camera Body
    185
- Using or Storing the Camera
  186
- About Memory Cards
  188
  - Supported Memory Cards
    188
  - Memory Card Capacity
    189
  - Cautions When Using Memory Cards
    191
- About the Battery
  192
  - Battery Specifications
    192
  - Battery Life
    193
  - Low Battery Message
    193
  - Notes about Using the Battery
    193
  - Battery Precautions
    194
  - Notes about Charging the Battery
    194
  - Notes about Charging with a Computer Connected
    195
  - Handle and Dispose of Batteries and Chargers with Care
    195
Using Programs on a PC

196
- Installing I-Launcher
  196
- Using I-Launcher
  198
  - Opening I-Launcher
    198
  - Available Programs
    198
  - Requirements
    199
- Installing Samsung RAW Converter
  200
- Using Samsung RAW Converter
  200
Updating the Firmware

201
Before Contacting a Service Center

202
Camera Specifications

205
Glossary

208
Optional Accessories

214
Index

215

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