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Tips, Concepts in Photography, Shooting postures, Holding the camera

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Concepts in Photography Shooting postures A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a good photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture can cause the camera to shake. Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for your camera. When shooting with a slow shutter speed, hold your breath to minimize body movement. Holding the camera Hold the camera with your right hand and place your right index finger on the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support. 13

Section	Page
Copyright information	2
Health and safety information	3
Icons used in this manual	7
Icons used in this manual	7
Mode indications	7
Contents	8
Tips	14
Concepts in Photography	14
Shooting postures	14
Holding the camera	14
Standing photography	15
Crouching photography	15
Aperture	16
Aperture value and the depth of field	17
Shutter speed	18
ISO sensitivity	19
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposure	20
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective	21
Depth of field	22
What controls out-of-focus effects?	22
DOF preview	24
Composition	24
Rule of Thirds	24
Photos with two subjects	25
Flash	26
Flash guide number	27
Bounce Photography	27
Chapter 1	28
My Camera	28
Getting started	29
Unpacking	29
Camera layout	30
Using the MOBILE button	32
Using the display	33
Using the Self shot mode	33
Inserting the battery and memory card	34
Removing the battery and memory card	34
Using the memory card adapter	34
Charging the battery and turning on your camera	35
Charging the battery	35
Turning on your camera	35
Performing the initial setup	36
Selecting functions (options)	38
Using MENU	38
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode	38
Using the Smart panel	39
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode	39
Using iFn	40
Display icons	42
In Shooting mode	42
Capturing photos	42
Recording videos	43
About the level gauge	43
In Playback mode	44
Viewing photos	44
Playing videos	44
Changing the information displayed	45
Lenses	46
Lens layout	46
Locking or unlocking the lens	47
Lens markings	49
Accessories	50
External flash layout	50
Connecting the external flash	51
Shooting modes	52
Smart Auto mode	53
Program mode	55
Program Shift	56
Minimum shutter speed	56
Aperture Priority mode	57
Shutter Priority mode	58
Manual mode	59
Using Framing Mode	59
Using the Bulb function	60
Smart mode	61
Using the Best Face mode	62
Panorama mode	63
Recording a video	64
Available functions by shooting mode	66
Chapter 2	67
Shooting Functions	67
Size and Resolution	68
Photo size	68
Quality	69
ISO sensitivity	70
White Balance	71
Customizing preset White Balance options	72
Picture Wizard (photo styles)	73
AF mode	74
Single AF	75
Continuous AF	75
Manual focus	76
AF area	77
Selection AF	77
Multi AF	78
Tracking AF	78
Face Detection	80
Normal	80
Smile Shot	81
Wink Shot	81
MF Assist	82
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	83
Drive (shooting method)	84
Single	84
Continuous	85
Burst	85
Timer	86
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)	86
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)	87
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)	87
Depth Bracketing	88
Flash	89
Reducing the red-eye effect	90
Adjusting the flash intensity	90
Metering	91
Multi	91
Center-weighted	92
Spot	92
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area	93
Dynamic Range	94
Smart Filter	95
Exposure compensation	96
Exposure lock	97
Video functions	98
Movie size	98
When Video Out is set to NTSC	98
When Video Out is set to PAL	98
Movie quality	99
Multi Motion	99
Fader	100
Voice	100
Chapter 3	101
Playback/Editing	101
Searching and managing files	102
Viewing photos	102
Viewing image thumbnails	102
Viewing files by category	103
Viewing files as a folder	103
Protecting files	104
Deleting files	104
Deleting a single file	104
Deleting multiple files	105
Deleting all files	105
Viewing photos	106
Enlarging a photo	106
Viewing a slide show	106
Auto rotating	107
Playing videos	108
Trimming a video during playback	108
Capturing an image during playback	109
Editing photos	110
Rotating a photo	110
Resizing photos	111
Adjusting your photos	111
Retouching faces	112
Reducing red-eye	112
Applying Smart Filter effects	113
Chapter 4	114
Wireless network	114
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings	115
Connecting to a WLAN	115
Setting network options	116
Manually setting the IP address	116
Network connection tips	117
Entering text	118
Using the NFC Feature (Tag & Go)	119
Using NFC features in Shooting mode	119
Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam)	119
Using NFC features in Wi-Fi mode	119
Saving files to a smart phone automatically	120
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone	122
Sending photos or videos to multiple smart phones	124
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release	126
Using the Home Monitor+	128
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos	130
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC	130
Sending photos or videos to a PC	130
Using Samsung Link to view files	132
Chapter 5	134
Camera settings menu	134
User settings	135
ISO Customizing	135
ISO Step	135
Auto ISO Range	135
Noise Reduction	135
Bracket Settings	136
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)	136
Color Space	137
Distortion Correct	138
iFn Customizing	138
User Display	139
Key Mapping	140
Live view NFC	140
MobileLink/NFC Image Size	140
Grid Line	141
AF Lamp	141
Auto Self-Shot	141
Lens Button Speed Settings	141
Setting	142
Chapter 6	146
Connecting to external devices	146
Viewing files on an HDTV	147
Transferring files to your computer	148
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer	148
Connecting the camera as a removable disk	148
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7)	149
Transferring files to your Mac OS	149
Using programs on a PC	151
Installing i-Launcher	151
Using Samsung i-Launcher	152
Using i-Launcher	152
Requirements for Windows OS	152
Requirements for Mac OS	153
Opening Samsung i-Launcher	153
Downloading the firmware	153
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program	153
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom	154
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom	154
Chapter 7	155
Appendix	155
Error messages	156
Maintaining the camera	157
Cleaning the camera	157
Camera lens and display	157
Image sensor	157
Camera body	157
Using or storing the camera	158
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera	158
Using on beaches or shores	158
Storing for extended period of time	158
Using the camera with caution in humid environments	159
Other cautions	159
About memory card	160
Supported memory card	160
Memory card capacity	161
Cautions when using memory cards	162
About the battery	163
Battery specifications	163
Battery life	165
Low battery message	165
Notes about using the battery	165
Cautions about using the battery	166
Notes about charging the battery	166
Notes about charging with a computer connected	167
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care	167
Updating the firmware	168
Before contacting a service center	169
Camera specifications	172
Glossary	177
Optional accessories	183