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ENG This user manual includes detailed usage instructions
for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ENG This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and the term “High Definition Multimedia Interface“ are PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics’ commitment to trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI sustainable development and social responsibility through Licensing LLC. eco-driven business and management activities.

  • Page 3: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight. Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals.
  • Page 4 • Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical unapproved batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories.
  • Page 5 Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged. terminals on the battery. If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung service center to This may cause a fire or electric shock. have the camera repaired.
  • Page 6 Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories.
  • Page 7 Health and safety information Cautions for using Bluetooth Maintaining dust and splash resistance • The manufacturer is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse • Do not expose the camera to water. of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. •...

  • Page 8: Indications Used In This Manual

    Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Mode indications Icon Function Mode Indication Smart Auto Additional information Program Safety warnings and precautions Aperture Priority Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button. Shutter Priority Page number of related information Manual The order of options or menus you must select to perform Custom1...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Tips Chapter 1 Concepts in Photography My Camera Shooting postures..................14 Getting started .................... 30 Holding the camera ..................... 14 Unpacking........................30 Standing photography ....................14 Camera layout ....................31 Crouching photography .................... 15 Using the drive dial ....................36 Using the display ......................
  • Page 10 Contents Display icons ....................50 T U Custom mode ....................72 Saving custom modes ....................72 In Shooting mode ..................... 50 Downloading custom modes .................. 73 Capturing photos ......................50 Selecting custom modes ..................73 Recording videos ......................52 Deleting custom modes .................... 73 About the level gauge ....................
  • Page 11 Contents AF mode ......................91 Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket) ............. 105 Depth Bracketing ....................106 Single AF ........................92 Bracket Settings ...................... 106 Continuous AF ......................92 Action AF ........................93 Interval Capture ..................107 Manual focus ....................... 93 Flash ......................
  • Page 12 Contents Video functions ..................122 Viewing photos ..................132 Movie size........................122 Enlarging a photo ....................132 Movie quality ......................123 Viewing a slide show ..................... 133 Multi Motion ......................123 Viewing the overexposure guide ..............134 DIS (Anti-Shake) ...................... 124 Viewing interval shots ..................
  • Page 13 Contents Chapter 4 Connecting the camera as a removable disk ..........165 Transferring files to your Windows OS computer .......... 165 Connecting & Transferring Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7) ............. 166 Transferring files to your Mac OS ................. 166 Connecting to a smart phone ..............
  • Page 14 Opening i-Launcher ....................195 Available programs ....................195 Error messages ..................183 Installing i-Launcher on a PC ................. 196 Installing Samsung RAW Converter ..............197 Maintaining the camera................184 Using Samsung RAW Converter ................ 197 Cleaning the camera ..................... 184 Updating the firmware ................

  • Page 15: Concepts In Photography

    Concepts in Photography Shooting postures Standing photography Compose your shot, stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a good apart, and keep your elbows pointed down. photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture can cause the camera to shake.

  • Page 16: Crouching Photography

    Concepts in Photography Crouching photography Using the display Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. You can a straight posture. tilt the display up to 90° upwards ( ) or 45°...

  • Page 17: Low-Angle Shot

    Concepts in Photography Low-angle shot High-angle shot A low-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below your eyeline, A high-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above your eyeline, looking up the subject. looking down on the subject.

  • Page 18: Aperture

    Concepts in Photography Aperture The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an “F-number“. The f-number represents the focal length divided by the diameter of the The aperture is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The lens.

  • Page 19: Aperture Value And The Depth Of Field

    Concepts in Photography Aperture value and the depth of eld The aperture housing contains several blades. These blades move together and control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture. The You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the number of blades also a ects the shape of light when shooting night scenes.

  • Page 20: Shutter Speed

    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 The photos below illustrate that a slow shutter speed allows more time shutter.

  • Page 21: Iso Sensitivity

    Concepts in Photography ISO sensitivity Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive to light, you need more light to have an optimal exposure. When using a low The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the camera. ISO sensitivity, open the aperture more or reduce the shutter speed to This sensitivity is based on international lm standards, known as ISO allow more light to enter the camera.

  • Page 22: How The Aperture Setting, Shutter Speed, And Iso Sensitivity Control Exposure

    Concepts in Photography How the aperture setting, shutter speed, Settings Results and ISO sensitivity control exposure The aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity are closely Fast speed interconnected in photography. The aperture setting controls the opening = less light Shutter speed that regulates the light that enters the camera, while the shutter speed Slow speed...

  • Page 23: Correlation Between Focal Length, Angle, And Perspective

    Concepts in Photography Correlation between focal length, angle, Long focal length and perspective telephoto lens Focal length, which is measured in millimeters, is the distance between the middle of the lens to its focal point. It a ects the angle and perspective of captured images.

  • Page 24: Depth Of Eld

    Concepts in Photography Depth of eld What controls out-of-focus e ects? Portraits or still-life photos mostly acclaimed by people are the ones on DOF depends on aperture value which the background is out of focus so the subject looks pronounced. Depending on the focused areas, a photo can be blurred or sharpened.
  • Page 25 Concepts in Photography DOF depends on focal length DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera 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 The shorter the distance between the subject and the camera is, the lower is better to capture a photo of a low DOF.

  • Page 26: Dof Preview

    Concepts in Photography Composition DOF preview You can press the Preview button to get an idea of what your shot will look It is fun to capture a photo of the beauty of world with a camera. No like before shooting. The camera adjusts the aperture to the predefined matter how the world is beautiful, however, a poor composition cannot settings and shows the results on the screen.

  • Page 27: Photos With Two Subjects

    Concepts in Photography Photos with two subjects Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling compositions. Below are a few examples. 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.

  • Page 28: Flash

    Concepts in Photography Flash Flash guide number The model number of a ash refers to the ash’s power, and the maximum Light is one of the most important components in photography. It is not amount of light created is represented by a value known as a “guide easy, however, to have an enough amount of light anytime and anywhere.

  • Page 29: Bounce Photography

    Concepts in Photography Bounce Photography Bounce photography refers to the method of bouncing light o of the ceiling or walls so that the light spreads evenly over the subject. Normally, photos captured with ash may appear unnatural and cast shadows. Subjects in photos captured with bounce photography cast no shadows and look smooth due to evenly spread light.

  • Page 30: My Camera

    Chapter My Camera Learn about your camera’s layout, display icons, lens, optional accessories, and basic functions.

  • Page 31: Getting Started

    The illustrations may di er 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. For information about accessories, refer to page 213.

  • Page 32: Camera Layout

    My Camera Camera layout Name Name Video recording button Hot-shoe cover EV button Hot-shoe Press and hold the button, and then Microphone scroll the command dial 2 to adjust the exposure value. (p. 118) Flash pop-up button (p. 109) Command dial 1 Lens release button • In the Menu screen: Move to a desired menu item.
  • Page 33 Camera layout My Camera > Name Name 9 10 Mode dial Drive dial lock button • t: Smart Auto mode (p. 65) Drive dial (p. 36) • P: Program mode (p. 67) • A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 69) ISO button • S: Shutter Priority mode (p.
  • Page 34 Camera layout My Camera > 3 4 5 Name Name • In Shooting mode: Adjust shutter o button speed or aperture value in some • In the Menu screen: Save the selected shooting modes or change the size of a options.
  • Page 35 Camera layout My Camera > Name Eyelet for camera strap Headset port Insert a 3.5 mm stereo headset. External microphone port Insert a 3.5 mm stereo microphone. HDMI port 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.
  • Page 36 Camera layout My Camera > Name 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) Tripod mount Vertical battery grip connector (cover) Connect the vertical grip (optional) to capture portraits conveniently and extend battery life.

  • Page 37: Using The Drive Dial

    Camera layout My Camera > Using the drive dial Using the EVF button While pressing the drive dial lock button( ), rotate the drive dial( ) to Pressing [E] will allow you to view the view nder or display. select a shooting method. Do not rotate the drive dial without pressing the drive dial lock button.

  • Page 38: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Inserting the battery Insert a memory card with the gold- colored contacts facing up. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down.

  • Page 39: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the battery and memory card My Camera > Removing the battery and memory card 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. Slide the lock down to release the battery.

  • Page 40: Charging The Battery And Turning On Your Camera

    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 another AC adapter, the camera battery may not charge or work properly. Before you use the camera for the rst time, you must charge the battery.

  • Page 41: Turning On Your Camera

    Charging the battery and turning on your camera My Camera > Turning on your camera Set the Power switch to ON. • To turn your camera o , set the Power switch to OFF. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the rst time.

  • Page 42: Performing The Initial Setup

    My Camera Performing the initial setup Press [D/h] to set the option, and then press [o]. When you turn on your camera for the rst time, the initial setup screen appears. The language is preset for the country or region where the Back camera is sold.
  • Page 43 Performing the initial setup My Camera > Press [h] to select Date Type, and then press [o]. Press [D/h] to select a time type, and then press [o]. Back Press [D/h] to select a date type, and then press [o]. Time Zone London Back...

  • Page 44: Selecting Functions (Options)

    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].

  • Page 45: Selecting By Touch

    Selecting functions (options) My Camera > Selecting by touch • When you touch or drag the screen, discolorations may occur. This is not a malfunction, but a characteristic of the touch screen. Touch or drag lightly to minimize the discolorations. Do not use sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen.

  • Page 46: Using M

    Selecting functions (options) My Camera > Using m Rotate the navigation button or press [D/h] to move to an option, and then press [o]. Press [m] or touch on the screen, and then change shooting You can also drag the option list, and then touch an option. •...

  • Page 47: Using The Smart Panel

    Selecting functions (options) My Camera > Using the Smart panel You can also select an option by touching it. • Back Adjust Press [f] or touch on the screen to access some functions such as EV : 0.0 Exposure, ISO, and White Balance. You can adjust some options by dragging them.

  • Page 48: Using Ifn

    Selecting functions (options) My Camera > 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.

  • Page 49: White Balance

    Selecting functions (options) My Camera > Adjust the focus ring to select an option. Available options • You can also scroll the command dial 2 or rotate the navigation Shooting mode button or drag the screen to select an option. Aperture Shutter speed White Balance...

  • Page 50: Using Custom Buttons And Dials

    Selecting functions (options) My Camera > Using custom buttons and dials Select a function. Button Function Description Assign your favorite functions to some buttons and dials. In Shooting Select the positions of the focus mode, press [m] → d → Key Mapping → an option. Custom ◄...

  • Page 51: Manual Focus

    My Camera Display icons In Shooting mode Icon Description Icon Description Shooting mode Camera shake Current date Manual focus scale Capturing photos Current time Level gauge (p. 52) Focal length* Histogram (p.173) 1. Shooting information Noti cation panel bar (Touch) Focus Memory card not inserted** Shutter speed...

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