Samsung NX 1 User manual

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

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Health and safety information
Prevent damage to subjects’eyesight.
Do not use the ash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or
animals. If you use the ash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause
temporary or permanent eyesight damage.
Keep your camera away from small children and pets.
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children
and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for an extended period of time.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.
Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a re.
Do not handle the power supply cord or the charger during a
thunderstorm.
This may result in an electric shock.
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid
dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself
or others
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.
You can damage the camera and expose yourself to the risk of an electric
shock.
Do not use your camera near ammable or explosive gases
and liquids.
This may cause a re or explosion.
Do not insert ammable materials into the camera or store
these materials near the camera.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not handle your camera with wet hands.
This may result in an electric shock.

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Health and safety information
If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately
disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger,
and then contact a Samsung service center.
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera
in a certain area.
• Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
• Turn o the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause
interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and
turn o your camera when directed by airline personnel.
• Turn o the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can interfere
with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.
Avoid interference with pacemakers.
Maintain a safe distance between this camera and all pacemakers to
avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and
research groups. If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is
interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn o the camera
immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical
device for guidance.
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your
camera or other equipment
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
extended period of time.
Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious
damage to your camera.
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended,
Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the
battery.
Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a re or personal
injury.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables, and
accessories.
• Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories can cause
batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.
• Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by
unapproved batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Misusing the battery may cause a re or electric shock.

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Health and safety information
Do not touch the ash while it res.
The ash is very hot when red and may burn your skin.
When you use the AC charger, turn o the camera before you
disconnect the power to the AC charger.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet
when you charge batteries.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/-
terminals on the battery.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.
Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.
Exercise caution when you connect cables and install batteries
and memory cards.
If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly
install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors,
and accessories.
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.
Never use a damaged battery or memory card.
This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a re.
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic elds.
Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.
Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged.
If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung service center to
have the camera repaired.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of les or damage
that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.

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Health and safety information
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your
camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your les. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any loss of data.
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.
This may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to
cool down.
• Prolonged usage of the camera may overheat the battery and raise
the internal temperature of the camera. If the camera stops operating,
remove the battery and allow it to cool down.
• High internal temperatures may result in noise in your photos. This is
normal and does not aect your camera’s overall performance.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere
with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as
pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in
homes or vehicles. 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.
Use your camera in the normal position.
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.
Data transference and your responsibilities
• Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid transferring
sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.
• The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe
on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency
ordinances.

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Health and safety information
Cautions for using Bluetooth
• The manufacturer is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse
of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature.
• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are
trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices,
the operating distance may be reduced.
• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the
Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
• Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example,
pirating copies of les or illegally tapping communications for
commercial purposes). The manufacturer is not responsible for the
repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.
Maintaining dust and splash resistance
• Do not expose the camera to water.
• The cameras’ dust-proof body is not perfectly sealed. Avoid removing or
changing the lens in dusty areas.
• Ensure that the covers for the battery chamber, memory card, or
external connector ports are tightly closed. Otherwise, they may not
provide protection from water and dust.
• The rubber seal tted to the covers is an important component of
the device. Take care when opening and closing the covers to avoid
damaging the rubber seal. Also, ensure that the rubber seal is free from
debris, such as sand or dust to prevent damage to the device.

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Indications used in this manual
Mode indications
Mode Indication
Smart Auto
t
Program
P
Aperture Priority
A
Shutter Priority
S
Manual
M
Custom1
T
Custom2
U
Smart
s
Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[]
Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the
shutter button.
()
Page number of related information
→
The order of options or menus you must select to perform
a step; for example: Select b→Quality (represents
select b, and then Quality).
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Annotation

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Contents
Chapter 1
My Camera
Getting started ............................................................................................ 30
Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 30
Camera layout.............................................................................................. 31
Using the drive dial................................................................................................... 36
Using the EVF button............................................................................................... 36
Inserting the battery and memory card................................................. 37
Inserting the battery................................................................................................ 37
Inserting a memory card ........................................................................................ 37
Removing the battery and memory card......................................................... 38
Using the memory card adapter.......................................................................... 38
Charging the battery and turning on your camera.............................. 39
Charging the battery................................................................................................ 39
Turning on your camera ......................................................................................... 40
Performing the initial setup...................................................................... 41
Selecting functions (options) ................................................................... 43
Selecting with buttons............................................................................................ 43
Selecting by touch.................................................................................................... 44
Using m................................................................................................................. 45
E.g. Selecting the photo size in Pmode.............................................................. 45
Using the Smart panel............................................................................................. 46
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in Pmode.......................................................... 46
Using iFn....................................................................................................................... 47
Using custom buttons and dials.......................................................................... 49
Available items ............................................................................................................. 49
Tips
Concepts in Photography
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 eld .................................................................. 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 eld ............................................................................................... 23
What controls out-of-focus eects?....................................................................... 23
DOF preview................................................................................................................... 25
Composition................................................................................................. 25
Rule of Thirds.................................................................................................................. 25
Photos with two subjects .......................................................................................... 26
Flash............................................................................................................... 27
Flash guide number..................................................................................................... 27
Bounce Photography .................................................................................................. 28

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Contents
Display icons ................................................................................................ 50
In Shooting mode ..................................................................................................... 50
Capturing photos ........................................................................................................ 50
Recording videos......................................................................................................... 52
About the level gauge ............................................................................................... 53
In Playback mode...................................................................................................... 54
Viewing photos ............................................................................................................ 54
Playing videos............................................................................................................... 54
Changing the information displayed................................................................. 55
Viewing the status display panel......................................................................... 56
Viewing the notication panel............................................................................. 57
Lenses............................................................................................................ 58
Lens layout................................................................................................................... 58
Locking or unlocking the lens................................................................................. 59
Lens markings ............................................................................................................ 61
Accessories ................................................................................................... 62
External ash layout................................................................................................. 62
Connecting the external ash................................................................................. 64
Shooting modes .......................................................................................... 65
tSmart Auto mode............................................................................................ 65
PProgram mode....................................................................................................... 67
Program Shift ................................................................................................................ 68
Minimum shutter speed............................................................................................ 68
AAperture Priority mode...................................................................................... 69
SShutter Priority mode.......................................................................................... 70
MManual mode........................................................................................................ 71
Using the Bulb function ............................................................................................ 71
TUCustom mode................................................................................................ 72
Saving custom modes................................................................................................ 72
Downloading custom modes.................................................................................. 73
Selecting custom modes .......................................................................................... 73
Deleting custom modes............................................................................................ 73
sSmart mode.......................................................................................................... 74
Capturing panoramic photos.................................................................................. 76
Using the Auto Shutter mode................................................................................. 77
Recording a video ..................................................................................................... 78
3D mode....................................................................................................................... 80
Available functions by shooting mode............................................................. 81
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution .................................................................................... 83
Photo size..................................................................................................................... 83
Quality........................................................................................................................... 84
ISO sensitivity .............................................................................................. 85
OLED Color ................................................................................................... 86
White Balance .............................................................................................. 87
Customizing preset White Balance options ....................................................... 88
Picture Wizard (photo styles).................................................................... 89
Smart Filter................................................................................................... 90

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Contents
AF mode........................................................................................................ 91
Single AF....................................................................................................................... 92
Continuous AF............................................................................................................ 92
Action AF...................................................................................................................... 93
Manual focus............................................................................................................... 93
AF area........................................................................................................... 94
Selection AF ................................................................................................................ 94
Multi AF......................................................................................................................... 95
Face Detection AF ..................................................................................................... 95
Self-Portrait AF ........................................................................................................... 96
Touch AF........................................................................................................ 97
Touch AF....................................................................................................................... 97
AF Point......................................................................................................................... 97
Tracking AF .................................................................................................................. 97
One touch shot .......................................................................................................... 98
Focus assist................................................................................................... 99
MF Assist....................................................................................................................... 99
Focus Peaking.......................................................................................................... 100
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) ................................................................................ 100
Setting DMF responsiveness ................................................................................. 100
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)........................................................... 101
Drive (shooting method)......................................................................... 102
Single.......................................................................................................................... 103
Continuous............................................................................................................... 103
Timer........................................................................................................................... 104
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket).......................................................... 104
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)......................................................... 105
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)..................................................... 105
Depth Bracketing ................................................................................................... 106
Bracket Settings...................................................................................................... 106
Interval Capture......................................................................................... 107
Flash............................................................................................................. 108
Reducing the red-eye eect............................................................................... 109
Using the built-in ash......................................................................................... 109
Adjusting the ash intensity .............................................................................. 110
Flash settings........................................................................................................... 111
Setting external ash ............................................................................................... 111
Setting wireless sync for internal or external ash........................................ 112
Locking the ash intensity.................................................................................. 113
Metering...................................................................................................... 114
Multi............................................................................................................................ 114
Center-weighted .................................................................................................... 115
Spot............................................................................................................................. 115
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area ......................................... 116
Dynamic Range ......................................................................................... 117
Exposure compensation.......................................................................... 118
Using Framing Mode................................................................................................ 119
Viewing the overexposure guide......................................................................... 119
Using the brightness adjustment guide ........................................................... 119
Exposure/Focus lock................................................................................. 120
Exposure/Focus separation..................................................................... 121

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Contents
Video functions ......................................................................................... 122
Movie size.................................................................................................................. 122
Movie quality ........................................................................................................... 123
Multi Motion ............................................................................................................ 123
DIS (Anti-Shake)...................................................................................................... 124
Fader ........................................................................................................................... 124
Voice............................................................................................................................ 125
Wind Cut.................................................................................................................... 125
Mic Level.................................................................................................................... 125
Smart Range............................................................................................................. 125
Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Searching and managing les................................................................ 127
Viewing photos....................................................................................................... 127
Viewing image thumbnails................................................................................. 127
Viewing les by category .................................................................................... 128
Viewing les as a folder........................................................................................ 129
Protecting les ........................................................................................................ 130
Lock/Unlock all les .................................................................................................. 130
Deleting les............................................................................................................ 131
Deleting a single le................................................................................................. 131
Deleting multiple les.............................................................................................. 131
Deleting all les.......................................................................................................... 131
Viewing photos.......................................................................................... 132
Enlarging a photo .................................................................................................. 132
Viewing a slide show............................................................................................. 133
Viewing the overexposure guide ..................................................................... 134
Viewing interval shots.......................................................................................... 134
Auto rotating ........................................................................................................... 134
Converting to JPEG................................................................................................ 134
Playing videos............................................................................................ 135
Scanning backward or forward......................................................................... 135
Adjusting the brightness of a video................................................................ 136
Adjusting the volume of a video ...................................................................... 136
Trimming a video during playback.................................................................. 137
Capturing an image during playback............................................................. 137
Editing photos ........................................................................................... 138
Cropping a photo................................................................................................... 138
Rotating a photo .................................................................................................... 139
Resizing photos....................................................................................................... 139
Adjusting your photos.......................................................................................... 140
Retouching faces.................................................................................................... 140
Applying Smart Filter eects.............................................................................. 141

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Contents
Connecting the camera as a removable disk............................................... 165
Transferring les to your Windows OS computer .......................................... 165
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7)..................................................... 166
Transferring les to your Mac OS ......................................................................... 166
Chapter 5
Camera settings menu
User settings............................................................................................... 169
Manage Custom Mode......................................................................................... 169
ISO Customizing ..................................................................................................... 169
ISO Step......................................................................................................................... 169
Auto ISO Range .......................................................................................................... 169
ISO Expansion ............................................................................................................. 169
Noise Reduction ..................................................................................................... 170
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) ................................................................................ 170
DMF Responsiveness ............................................................................................ 170
Color Space............................................................................................................... 171
Distortion Correct .................................................................................................. 172
Touch Operation..................................................................................................... 172
iFn Setting................................................................................................................. 172
User Display.............................................................................................................. 173
Key Mapping............................................................................................................ 173
AF Release Priority ................................................................................................. 175
MobileLink/NFC Image Size ............................................................................... 175
Chapter 4
Connecting & Transferring
Connecting to a smart phone................................................................. 143
Using the NFC Feature.......................................................................................... 143
Using NFC features in Shooting mode............................................................... 143
Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam)................................... 143
Sending les to a smart phone ......................................................................... 144
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release...................................... 146
Saving les to a smart phone automatically ................................................ 148
Sharing via SNS & email........................................................................... 150
Connecting to a WLAN......................................................................................... 150
Setting network options ......................................................................................... 151
Manually setting the IP address ........................................................................... 151
Using the web browser ........................................................................................ 152
Network connection tips..................................................................................... 153
Entering text ............................................................................................................ 154
Uploading photos or videos to SNS ................................................................ 155
Sending photos via email.................................................................................... 156
Storing a sender’s information.............................................................................. 158
Viewing photos or videos on a TV ......................................................... 159
Connecting wirelessly .......................................................................................... 159
Connecting via cable ............................................................................................ 161
Viewing les on an HDTV........................................................................................ 161
Viewing les 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

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Contents
About the battery .................................................................................................. 191
Battery specications............................................................................................... 191
Battery life .................................................................................................................... 192
Low battery message ............................................................................................... 192
Notes about using the battery.............................................................................. 192
Cautions about using the battery........................................................................ 193
Notes about charging the battery....................................................................... 193
Notes about charging with a computer connected...................................... 194
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care............................ 194
Using programs on a PC........................................................................... 195
Using i-Launcher .................................................................................................... 195
Opening i-Launcher.................................................................................................. 195
Available programs ................................................................................................... 195
Installing i-Launcher on a PC................................................................................. 196
Installing Samsung RAW Converter................................................................. 197
Using Samsung RAW Converter........................................................................ 197
Updating the rmware............................................................................. 198
Before contacting a service center........................................................ 199
Camera specications .............................................................................. 202
Glossary....................................................................................................... 207
Optional accessories................................................................................. 213
Index ............................................................................................................ 214
EVF button Interaction......................................................................................... 175
Grid Line .................................................................................................................... 176
AF Lamp..................................................................................................................... 176
E-Shutter.................................................................................................................... 176
Lens Button Speed Settings ............................................................................... 176
Setting ......................................................................................................... 177
Chapter 6
Appendix
Error messages .......................................................................................... 183
Maintaining the camera........................................................................... 184
Cleaning the camera............................................................................................. 184
Camera lens and display ......................................................................................... 184
Image sensor............................................................................................................... 184
Camera body............................................................................................................... 184
Using or storing the camera............................................................................... 185
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera ........................................... 185
Using on beaches or shores................................................................................... 185
Storing for extended period of time................................................................... 185
Using the camera with caution in humid environments ............................ 186
Other cautions ............................................................................................................ 186
About memory card.............................................................................................. 187
Supported memory card ........................................................................................ 187
Memory card capacity ............................................................................................. 188
Cautions when using memory cards.................................................................. 190

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Concepts in Photography
Standing photography
Compose your shot, stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length
apart, and keep your elbows pointed down.
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 nger on
the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support.
Tips

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Concepts in Photography
Crouching photography
Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep
a straight posture.
Using the display
To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. You can
tilt the display up to 90° upwards ( ) or 45° downwards ( ).
• Keep the display closed ( ) when the camera is not in use.
• Tilt the display only within the angle allowed. Failing to do so may damage
your camera.

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

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Concepts in Photography
Aperture
The aperture is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The
aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close to let
light through the aperture and into the camera. The size of the aperture
is related to the amount of light: a larger aperture allows more light and a
smaller aperture allows less light.
Aperture sizes
Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture
Aperture opened slightly Aperture opened wide
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
lens. For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f-number of
F2, the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm. (50 mm/25 mm = F2)
The smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture.
The opening in the aperture is described as the Exposure Value (EV).
Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of light doubles.
Decreasing the Exposure Value (-1 EV) means the amount of light halves.
You can also use the exposure compensation feature to ne-tune the
amount of light by subdividing exposure values into 1/2, 1/3 EV, and so on.
+1 EV
F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8
-1 EV
Exposure Value Steps

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Concepts in Photography
Aperture value and the depth of eld
You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the
aperture. It is closely related to the depth of eld (DOF), which can be
expressed as small or large.
A photo with a large DOF A photo with a small DOF
The aperture housing contains several blades. These blades move together and
control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture. The
number of blades also aects the shape of light when shooting night scenes. If
an aperture has an even number of blades, light divides into an equal number
of sections. If the number of blades is odd, the number of sections is double the
number of blades.
For example, an aperture with 8 blades divides light into 8 sections and an
aperture with 7 blades into 14 sections.
7 blades 8 blades

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Concepts in Photography
Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the
shutter. It controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture
before it reaches the image sensor.
Usually, the shutter speed is manually adjustable. The measurement of the
shutter speed is known as the “Exposure Value“ (EV), which is marked in
intervals of 1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, 1/15 s, 1/1,000 s, 1/2,000 s, and so on.
Exposure
+1 EV
-1 EV
1 s 1/2 s 1/4 s 1/8 s 1/15 s 1/30 s
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.
The photos below illustrate that a slow shutter speed allows more time
for light to enter the camera. This adds a motion blurring eect to moving
objects. On the other hand, a fast shutter speed allows less time to let light
in and the photo more easily freezes subjects in motion.
0.8 s 0.004 s