Samsung GX-20 Quick Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 2

Using the advanced shooting modes. Pictures in this user guide are to help users understand the product and the results may be different depending on the types of lenses or the shooting environment. Select the desired shooting mode by using the mode dial on your camera. This is currently selected shooting mode. Full automatic program mode P (Automatic Program Exposure) mode 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. Auto mode, Aperture: f = 2.8, Shutter speed: 1/1000sec, ISO = 100 P (Program) mode automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the Program line when taking pictures. This P (Program) mode supports both Tv (Shutter Priority) and Av (Aperture Priority) modes. P (Program) mode is useful for taking relaxed and spontaneous pictures. P mode, Aperture: f = 2.8, Shutter speed: 1/1000sec, ISO = 100 Sv (Sensitivity Priority) mode Tv (Shutter Priority) mode Sv (Sensitivity priority) mode helps you take pictures in different lighting conditions or brightness levels. You can set the sensitivity first and then the shutter speed and aperture are automatically set accordingly. Sv (Sensitivity priority) mode is useful in low light conditions. Sv mode, Aperture: f = 4, Shutter speed: 1/125sec, ISO = 800 In the Tv (Shutter priority) mode, you can stop the moving subject or cause it to blur as it passes across the viewfinder by using different shutter speeds. The aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed. Tv mode, Aperture: f = 16, Shutter speed: 1/15sec, ISO = 100 Av (Aperture Priority) mode TAv (Shutter & Aperture Priority) mode Using the Av (Aperture priority) mode, you can photograph the subject with a soft focus background. Shutter speed is automatically set to an appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value. Av mode, Aperture: f = 2.8, Shutter speed: 1/1000sec, ISO = 200 You can keep using the same shutter speed and aperture stop even if the brightness of the subject changes. You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture. TAv (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. TAv mode, Aperture: f = 11, Shutter speed: 1/8sec, ISO = 3200 M (Manual) mode You can select your own exposure settings for the shutter speed, aperture stop, and ISO set value. B (Bulb) mode X (Flash X-Sync) mode The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 second. Use this when using an external flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed. User mode Uses the exposure value you saved in the [CAPTURE MENU] > [User Registration]. For more information about the [User Registration] function, see the user manual shipped with the product. You can use a slow shutter speed using the B (Bulb) mode. B (Bulb) mode is useful for pictures of fireworks and other night time shots. B mode, Aperture: f = 8, Shutter speed: 6sec, ISO = 100 Pressing the green button ( ) on your camera automatically sets the exposure for the appropriate brightness while using the M (Manual) mode. Green button Using the Liveview function You can actually see the composition of your subject and the focus through the LCD monitor in real time. To use the Liveview function, select [Custom2 MENU] > [Preview Method] > [Liveview]. 1 Focus on the subject, then compose the picture in the viewfinder and move the main switch to . 2 The LCD monitor displays the composition of your subject and the focus in real time. The LCD monitor displays the shooting information of the camera when using the Liveview function. 3 Press and hold the AF button until the subject is in focus. - If the focus mode lever is set to SAF, you can see the subject in focus on the LCD monitor. - If the focus mode lever is set to CAF, the LCD monitor does not display the subject while you are pressing and holding the AF button. After you stop pressing and holing the AF button, you can see the subject in focus by using the LCD monitor. - If the focus mode lever is set to MF, you can manually adjust the focus by watching through the LCD monitor. 4 Now you can take a picture using the shutter button. ● Selected image in the live view screen is enlarged if you turn the rear dial ( ) to the right. ● You can choose the [Grid Display] and [AF Frame Display] options by setting the [Liveview] menu in the [CAPTURE MENU]. ● While using the Liveview function, adjusting the focus is available for some lenses when auto focusing mode is set to MF. ● The preview image in the [Liveview] function disappears in about 3 minutes. Using the Picture Wizard function( ) The Picture Wizard ( ) function enables you to create different photographic styles. When the power is on, [Picture Wizard] menu appears on the LCD monitor as soon as you press the Picture wizard ( ) button on the camera. You can create different styles of photographs depending on the shooting environment as shown in the following examples. Standard Vivid The Standard Picture Wizard is set to produce the vivid colors, saturation, contrast, and sharpness level that people tend to prefer for general photography. The Standard Picture Wizard is useful for taking relaxed and spontaneous pictures. Portrait The Vivid Picture Wizard enables you to express the crisp images. Landscape The Portrait Picture Wizard is set to produce the colors, saturation, contrast, and sharpness level that people tend to prefer for portrait photography. The Portrait Picture Wizard enables you to express the natural healthy skin when taking pictures. The Landscape Picture Wizard is set to produce the colors, saturation, contrast, and sharpness level that enhance landscape photography. Custom1 / Custom2 You can add your very own picture style by using the [Custom1] and [Custom2] settings in the [Picture Wizard] menu. For more information about adding the Picture Wizard options, see the user guide shipped with the product. Information about the shooting tips Adjusting the Viewfinder to Your Eyesight Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can slide the diopter from -2.5 m-1 to +1.5 m-1. 1 Aim the AF point over the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. 2 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever to suit your eyesight. - Viewfinder is adjusted to your eyesight. Diopter adjustment lever Using the RAW button When you press the RAW button, the images are taken as RAW and JPEG file types. You can set how to use the RAW button function by changing the [Set RAW Button] option in the [CAPTURE MENU]. Ü When you press the RAW button, RAW or RAW+ will display on the LCD panel. - Press the Shutter button to take a picture. Using the OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) function The OIS function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur. The OIS function allows you to take pictures at approximately 2 to 3.5 steps slower shutter speed without the risk of the camera shake. The OIS function is ideal when taking pictures in the following situations. - When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night, on cloudy days and in the shade. - When taking telephoto pictures. § Blurred picture § Picture taken with the OIS function Exposure Compensation This allows you to deliberately over expose (brighten) or under expose (darken) your picture. You can adjust the EV Compensation from -3 to +3 (EV) in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. For information about under or over exposed samples, see the user guide shipped with the product. 1 Set the compensation with the front dial ( ) while the button is pressed. 2 Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder. "+" or "-" appears during compensation. Compensated value "%"