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 can be stolen, 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
Bluetooth precautions
 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.
 Do not connect to Bluetooth speaker, headphones, or other accessories.
Precautions when using the camera
 Do not expose the camera to water.
 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.
 This product is not water or dust proof. Exposure to severe conditions is
not recommended. Take care when opening and closing the covers to
avoid damaging the rubber seal.

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Indications used in this manual
Mode indications
Mode Indication
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
ĺ
The order of options or menus you must select to perform
a step; for example: Select bĺQuality (represents
select b, and then Quality).
*
Annotation

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Contents
Chapter 1
My Camera
Getting started ............................................................................................ 30
Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 30
Camera layout.............................................................................................. 31
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
Using buttons and dials.......................................................................................... 43
Using custom buttons and dials ............................................................................ 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
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 ................................................................................................ 49
In Shooting mode ..................................................................................................... 49
Capturing photos ........................................................................................................ 49
Recording videos......................................................................................................... 51
About the level gauge ............................................................................................... 52
In Playback mode...................................................................................................... 53
Viewing photos ............................................................................................................ 53
Playing videos............................................................................................................... 53
Changing the information displayed................................................................. 54
Viewing the status display window.................................................................... 55
Capturing photos or recording videos ................................................................ 55
Connecting to a computer....................................................................................... 55
Charging batteries....................................................................................................... 55
Viewing the notication panel............................................................................. 56
Lenses............................................................................................................ 57
Lens layout................................................................................................................... 57
Locking or unlocking the lens................................................................................. 58
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function............................................ 60
Lens markings ............................................................................................................ 61
Accessories ................................................................................................... 62
External ash layout................................................................................................. 62
Connecting the external ash................................................................................. 64
Vertical grip layout.................................................................................................... 65
Inserting the battery................................................................................................... 66
Attaching to the camera ........................................................................................... 66
Battery charger .......................................................................................................... 68
Charging the battery.................................................................................................. 68
Shooting modes .......................................................................................... 69
tAuto mode......................................................................................................... 69
PProgram mode....................................................................................................... 71
Program Shift ................................................................................................................ 72
Minimum shutter speed............................................................................................ 72
AAperture Priority mode...................................................................................... 73
SShutter Priority mode.......................................................................................... 74
MManual mode........................................................................................................ 75
Using the Bulb function ............................................................................................ 75
TUCustom mode................................................................................................ 76
Saving custom modes................................................................................................ 76
Downloading custom modes.................................................................................. 77
Selecting custom modes .......................................................................................... 77
Deleting custom modes............................................................................................ 77
sSmart mode.......................................................................................................... 78
Capturing panoramic photos.................................................................................. 80
Using the Samsung Auto Shot mode................................................................... 81
Recording a video ..................................................................................................... 82
3D mode....................................................................................................................... 84
Available functions by shooting mode............................................................. 85
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution .................................................................................... 87
Photo size..................................................................................................................... 87
Quality........................................................................................................................... 88
ISO sensitivity .............................................................................................. 89

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Contents
OLED Color ................................................................................................... 90
White Balance .............................................................................................. 91
Customizing preset White Balance options ....................................................... 92
Picture Wizard (photo styles).................................................................... 93
Smart Filter................................................................................................... 94
AF mode........................................................................................................ 95
Single AF....................................................................................................................... 96
Continuous AF............................................................................................................ 96
Active AF....................................................................................................................... 97
Manual focus............................................................................................................... 97
AF area........................................................................................................... 98
Selection AF ................................................................................................................ 98
Multi AF......................................................................................................................... 99
Face Detection AF ..................................................................................................... 99
Self-Portrait AF ........................................................................................................ 100
Touch AF...................................................................................................... 101
Touch AF.................................................................................................................... 101
AF Point...................................................................................................................... 101
Tracking AF ............................................................................................................... 101
One touch shot ....................................................................................................... 102
Focus assist................................................................................................. 103
MF Assist.................................................................................................................... 103
Focus Peaking.......................................................................................................... 104
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) ................................................................................ 104
Setting DMF responsiveness ................................................................................. 104
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)........................................................... 105
Drive (shooting method)......................................................................... 106
Single.......................................................................................................................... 107
Continuous............................................................................................................... 107
Timer........................................................................................................................... 108
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket).......................................................... 108
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)......................................................... 109
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)..................................................... 109
Depth Bracketing ................................................................................................... 110
Bracketing settings ................................................................................................... 110
Interval Capture......................................................................................... 111
Flash............................................................................................................. 112
Reducing the red-eye eect............................................................................... 113
Using the built-in ash......................................................................................... 113
Adjusting the ash intensity .............................................................................. 114
Flash settings........................................................................................................... 115
Setting external ash ............................................................................................... 115
Setting wireless sync for internal or external ash........................................ 116
Locking the ash intensity.................................................................................. 117
Metering...................................................................................................... 118
Multi............................................................................................................................ 118
Center-weighted .................................................................................................... 119
Spot............................................................................................................................. 119
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area ......................................... 120
Dynamic Range ......................................................................................... 121
Exposure compensation.......................................................................... 122
Using Framing Mode................................................................................................ 122
Viewing the overexposure guide......................................................................... 123
Using the brightness adjustment guide ........................................................... 123

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Contents
Exposure/Focus lock................................................................................. 124
Exposure/Focus separation..................................................................... 125
Video functions ......................................................................................... 126
Movie size.................................................................................................................. 126
When Video Out is set to NTSC............................................................................. 126
When Video Out is set to PAL ................................................................................ 127
Movie quality ........................................................................................................... 127
Fast / Slow Movie.................................................................................................... 128
Fader ........................................................................................................................... 128
Voice............................................................................................................................ 129
Wind Cut.................................................................................................................... 129
Mic Level.................................................................................................................... 129
Smart Range+.......................................................................................................... 129
Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Searching and managing les................................................................ 131
Viewing photos....................................................................................................... 131
Viewing image thumbnails................................................................................. 131
Viewing les by category .................................................................................... 132
Viewing continuous shots................................................................................... 133
Protecting les ........................................................................................................ 134
Lock/Unlock all les .................................................................................................. 134
Deleting les............................................................................................................ 135
Deleting a single le................................................................................................. 135
Deleting multiple les.............................................................................................. 135
Deleting all les.......................................................................................................... 135
Viewing photos.......................................................................................... 136
Enlarging a photo .................................................................................................. 136
Viewing a slide show............................................................................................. 137
Viewing the overexposure guide ..................................................................... 138
Viewing interval shots .......................................................................................... 138
Auto rotating ........................................................................................................... 138
Converting to JPEG................................................................................................ 138
Playing videos............................................................................................ 139
Scanning backward or forward......................................................................... 139
Adjusting the brightness of a video................................................................ 140
Adjusting the volume of a video ...................................................................... 140
Trimming a video during playback.................................................................. 141
Capturing an image during playback............................................................. 141
Editing photos ........................................................................................... 142
Cropping a photo................................................................................................... 142
Rotating a photo .................................................................................................... 143
Resizing photos....................................................................................................... 143
Adjusting your photos.......................................................................................... 144
Retouching faces.................................................................................................... 144
Applying Smart Filter eects.............................................................................. 145

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Contents
Connecting to a computer ...................................................................... 166
Using Auto Backup for photos or videos....................................................... 166
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC..................................... 166
Using the Auto Backup feature............................................................................. 166
Connecting the camera as a removable disk............................................... 168
Transferring les to your Windows OS computer .......................................... 168
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7)..................................................... 169
Transferring les to your Mac OS ......................................................................... 170
Chapter 5
Camera settings menu
User settings............................................................................................... 172
Manage Custom Mode......................................................................................... 172
ISO Customizing ..................................................................................................... 172
ISO Step......................................................................................................................... 172
Auto ISO Range .......................................................................................................... 172
ISO Expansion ............................................................................................................. 172
Noise Reduction ..................................................................................................... 173
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) ................................................................................ 173
DMF Responsiveness ............................................................................................ 173
Color Space............................................................................................................... 174
Distortion Correct .................................................................................................. 175
Touch Operation..................................................................................................... 175
iFn Customizing ...................................................................................................... 175
User Display.............................................................................................................. 176
Chapter 4
Connecting & Transferring
Connecting to a smart phone................................................................. 147
Using the NFC Feature.......................................................................................... 147
Using NFC features in Shooting mode............................................................... 147
Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam)................................... 147
Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature................................................................ 147
Sending les to a smart phone ......................................................................... 148
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release...................................... 150
Saving les to a smart phone automatically ................................................ 152
Sending photos via email........................................................................ 154
Connecting to a WLAN......................................................................................... 154
Setting network options ......................................................................................... 155
Manually setting the IP address ........................................................................... 155
Using the login browser....................................................................................... 156
Network connection tips..................................................................................... 157
Entering text ............................................................................................................ 158
Sending photos via email.................................................................................... 159
Storing a sender’s information.............................................................................. 160
Changing the email password.............................................................................. 161
Viewing photos or videos on a TV ......................................................... 162
Connecting wirelessly .......................................................................................... 162
Connecting via cable ............................................................................................ 164
Viewing les on a TV................................................................................................. 164
Viewing les on a 3D TV.......................................................................................... 165

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Contents
About memory cards............................................................................................ 190
Supported memory cards ...................................................................................... 190
Memory card capacity ............................................................................................. 191
Cautions when using memory cards.................................................................. 193
About the battery .................................................................................................. 194
Battery specications ............................................................................................... 194
Battery life .................................................................................................................... 195
Low battery message............................................................................................... 195
Notes about using the battery.............................................................................. 195
Battery precautions................................................................................................... 196
Notes about charging the battery....................................................................... 196
Notes about charging with a computer connected...................................... 197
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care............................ 197
Using programs on a PC........................................................................... 198
Installing i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web........................................................ 198
Using i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web............................................................... 200
Opening i-Launcher.................................................................................................. 200
Available programs ................................................................................................... 200
Requirements.............................................................................................................. 201
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom........................................................ 201
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ............................................................... 202
Updating the rmware............................................................................. 203
Before contacting a service center ........................................................ 205
Camera specications .............................................................................. 208
Glossary....................................................................................................... 213
Optional accessories................................................................................. 219
Index ............................................................................................................ 220
Key Mapping............................................................................................................ 176
AF Release Priority ................................................................................................. 178
MobileLink/NFC Image Size ............................................................................... 178
Grid Line .................................................................................................................... 179
AF Lamp..................................................................................................................... 179
E-Shutter.................................................................................................................... 179
Lens Button Speed Settings ............................................................................... 179
Setting ......................................................................................................... 180
Chapter 6
Appendix
Error messages .......................................................................................... 186
Maintaining the camera........................................................................... 187
Cleaning the camera............................................................................................. 187
Camera lens and display ......................................................................................... 187
Image sensor............................................................................................................... 187
Camera body............................................................................................................... 187
Using or storing the camera............................................................................... 188
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera ........................................... 188
Using on beaches or shores................................................................................... 188
Storing for extended period of time................................................................... 188
Precautions when moving between cold and warm environments............ 189
Other precautions ..................................................................................................... 189

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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.

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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 size of the aperture opening is dened 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 changing the size
of the aperture. A large aperture gives your photos a shallow depth of
eld (DOF). Objects immediately in front of or behind your subject will
be blurred, while the subject will be in focus. A small aperture gives your
photos a deep depth of eld. Objects far in front or far behind your subject
and your subject will be in focus.
A photo with a deep DOF A photo with a shallow 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.
Shutter speeds are measured in seconds and parts of a second. On
many cameras, the shutter speeds are approximately halved with each
succeeding setting - 1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, 1/15 s, etc. Like successive
aperture settings, each successive shutter speed setting lets in about half
the amount of light. Consequently, each successive shutter speed setting
equals an EV (Exposure Value) change of about 1 EV.
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.
A slow shutter speed, as the photo below illustrates, allows more light into
the camera to make photos brighter. However, because the shutter is open
longer, moving subjects appear blurred. A fast shutter speed allows less
light in to make photos darker. However, because the shutter is open for a
shorter time, moving subjects look sharper and more focused.
1 s 1/250 s