User manual SAMSUNG NX5

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Quick reference Contents Basic functions Basic shooting User Manual NX5 Extended shooting functions Playback/Editing Camera settings menu Appendixes Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Prevent damage to subjects' eyesight Warning--situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution--situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject's eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. 2 Note--notes, usage tips, or additional information Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera. [. . . ] The flash operates whenever you take a picture and prevents the red-eye effect. The flash operates immediately after the shutter opens. The flash operates just before the shutter closes. You can take a better picture if the subject is located within the operational range of the flash. (Refer to the Guide Number in "Specification, ") You can set the auto flash option for external flashes on the NX-series models only. The flash options available differ, depending on the shooting modes. Taking a picture in a dark place Using the red-eye fix function When you take a portrait using the flash, the bright burst of light can cause the red-eye effect. To prevent the red eye effect, set the flash option to Auto+Red or Fill-in Red. 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain The following images were obtained by taking the pictures of straight-moving subject along with the respective options of 1st Curtain and 2nd Curtain. In case of using the 1st Curtain flash function, the front part of action is remained clearly since the flash will burst light immediately upon shutter opening. Since the flash bursts the light at a later time when having used the 2nd Curtain option, the picture expresses the last image of the subject clearly. 56 When you set the red-eye fix function, the camera prevents red-eye by emitting a preliminary flash prior to the brighter flash it emits when capturing the image. When the subject is moving or is far away from the camera at the time of the preliminary flash, the function may not function well. Ball moving direction Ball moving direction Use of early 1st Curtain option Use of 2nd Curtain option Taking a picture in a dark place Adjusting the amount of flash light When setting a fl ash option, you can adjust the brightness of the flash. If the subject is too close, the ISO sensitivity is high, or the exposure value is too large or small, the adjustment effect will be reduced. The Flash Brightness Adjustment function is not available in some shooting modes. If an external fl ash unit has a flash control function, the light control value of the external flash is applied when you connect it to the camera. If the distance from the subject is quite close when taking images by using the built-in flash, part of the images may appear dark as the lens is interfered with the flash light. Please check the distance between camera and subject when taking pictures. The distance interfered with flash light may vary by the type of lens in use. If you've installed a lens hood, the hood can block light from the built-in flash. Please remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU]. 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) Flash. 57 3 Press the [Fn] button after selecting a desired item. 4 Adjust the brightness of the fl ash by rotating the dial or pressing [ / ]. You can adjust fl ash brightness by 2 levels. 1 Flash Exposure Value Display the level of flash light adjustment MENU Back Reset Taking a picture in a dark place Using an external flash unit (purchased separately) You can use the A-TTL auto fl ash mode when you attach an external fl ash unit (SEF20A or SEF42A) to the camera. This section of the user manual was prepared based on the model SEF20A flash. The available flash modes The flash modes available are determined by the camera lens or camera exposure mode you are using. 1 Smart Flash Mode 2 Auto The camera automatically adjusts the brightness of the flash according to amount of light in the surrounding environment. The flash operates automatically in dim or dark light. The flash operates automatically in dim or dark light and prevents the red-eye effect. The flash operates whenever you take a picture and its brightness is controlled automatically. Always operates the flash light, and prevents the red-eye effect. [. . . ] 10faces Modes Single AF, Continuous AF, MF Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Auto:1/4000sec. (1/3EV or 1/2EV step) Bulb (Limit time : 8 min) TTL 247 (19x13) Block segment Metering : Multi, Centerweighted, Spot Metering range : EV0 ~ 18 (ISO10030mm F2. 0) Compensation 3 EV (1/2EV, 1/3EV step) AEL button ISO Equivalent Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1EV step) 118 Image Type Stabilization Display Type Size Resolution Live view Viewfinder Type Resolution Field of View Magnification Eyepoint Diopter Adjustment AF-assist lamp Yes (Green LED) Type Camera specifications Specification Drive Mode Modes Single, Continuous, Burst, Self-timer, Bracket (AE, WB, PW) JPEG : 3fps up to 10shots, Burst mode : 30fps, 30shots by 1 released RAW : 3fps up to 3shots Auto Exposure Bracket (3EV), White Balance Bracket (3step), Picture Wizard Bracket (Selectable 3modes) 2-30sec. step) Wired : SR9NX01 (Optional) Flash Type Modes Specification TTL Auto Pop-up flash Smart Flash, Auto, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, OFF 28mm wide-angle (Equivalent to 35mm) Less than 1/180sec. Continuous Guide Number 11 (at ISO 100) Angle of View Coverage Sync. Speed Bracket 119 Self-timer Remote controller Flash -2 - +2EV (0. 5EV step) Compensation External Flash Samsung External Flash available (SEF42A, SEF20A) (optional) Hot Shoe Synchro (Flash attachment) White Balance Modes Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K(Manual) Each 7steps in Amber / Blue / Green / Magenta axis Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom (1-3) Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color tone Micro adjustment Picture Wizard Modes Parameter Camera specifications Specification Shooting Modes Smart Auto, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Scene, Movie Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow JPEG (3:2): 14M (4592x3056), 10M (3872x2592), 6M (3008x2000), 2M (1920x1280), 1. 4M (1472x976): Burst mode only JPEG (16:9): 12M (4592x2584), 8M (3872x2176), 5M (3008x1688), 2M (1920x1080) RAW: 14M (4592x3056) Super fine , Fine, Normal SRW sRGB, Adobe RGB Movie Format Specification MP4 (H. 264) Movie : H. 264 , Sound : AAC With Audio or without Audio (user selectable, recording time : 25 minutes) 1280x720 , 640x480 , 320x240 30fps Mono Sound Still Image Capture, Time Trimming Single image, Thumbnails (3/9/20 images), Slide show, Movie Available Red eye fix, Back light comp. , Photo Style Selector, Resize, Rotate, Face Retouch Soft, Vivid, Forest, Autumn, Misty, Gloomy, Classic Compression Movie Clip Scene Mode Image size Frame rate Sound Movie Editing Image Play Type 120 Image Size Highlight Warning Editing Quality RAW Format Color Space Photo Style Selector Camera specifications Specification Storage Media External memory card(optional): SD card (up to 4GB guaranteed), SDHC card (up to 8GB guaranteed) RAW (SRW), JPEG (EXIF 2. 21), DCF, DPOF 1. 1, PictBridge 1. 0 14M : RAW 35 14M : Super Fine 142, Fine 278, Normal 408 10M : Super Fine 197, Fine 382, Normal 724 6M : Super Fine 322, Fine 615, Normal 1128 2M : Super Fine 738, Fine 1334, Normal 2238 Burst (1. 4M) : Super Fine 1201, Fine 2092, Normal 3320 12M(W) : Super Fine 168, Fine 328, Normal 630 8M(W) : Super Fine 234, Fine 454, Normal 860 5M(W) : Super Fine 381, Fine 727, Normal 1334 2M(W) : Super Fine 872, Fine 1573, Normal 2638 Movie : 1280x720 : High Quality 15min. , Normal 22min. 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