Samsung NX100 User manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
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Health and safety information
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Incompatible
batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your
camera.
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when
disposing of used batteries.
• Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, such as
microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when
overheated.
• Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when
charging batteries. This may cause fire or electric shock.
Safety precautions
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
• Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious
damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water damage
to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
• 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.
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid
dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
Safety warnings
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive
materials in the same compartment as the camera or its accessories.
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.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people
or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject’s eyes can cause
temporary or permanent damage.

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Health and safety information
• Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly-
ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal
components.
• 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.
• 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.
• Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on beaches or
in other similar areas.
• Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and excessive
vibration to avoid serious damage.
• Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and installing
batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors, improperly
connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and memory
cards can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.
• Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s compartments,
slots, or access points. Damage due to improper use may not be
covered by your warranty.
• Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to
yourself or others.
• Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent
proper operation.
• Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergic
reactions, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with sensitive
skin. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using the camera
immediately and consult a doctor.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
• Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very hot
temperatures (below 0 ºC/32 ºF or above 40 ºC/104 ºF). Extreme
temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and
can cause memory cards to malfunction.
• Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can
create a connection between the + and – terminals of your battery
and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage. Also, this may
cause fire or electric shock.
• Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or
foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft
cloth before inserting in your camera.
• Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in contact
with the memory card slot. Doing so may cause the camera to
malfunction.
• Insert the memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory
card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory
card.
• Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory card.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact or
pressure.
• Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras
or by a computer. Format the memory card with your camera.
• Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.

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Health and safety information
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury,
or void your warranty.
Protect your camera’s lens
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor the
image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
• Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your lens with
a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
Important usage information
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt to
service the camera yourself. Any damage that results from unqualified
service is not covered by your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
• Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is
finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged
before use.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments
When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm and
humid one, condensation may form on the delicate electronic circuitry
and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour until all
moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage
that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.

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Indications used in this manual
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviation Definition
AE
Auto Exposure
AF
Auto Focus
BKT
Bracketing
DPOF
Digital Print Order Format
EV
Exposure Value
FA
Focus Aid
MF
Manual Focus
OIS
Optical Image Stabilization
ISO
International Organization for
Standardization's measure for light
sensitivity
WB
White Balance
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 1►Quality
(represents select 1, and then Quality).
*
Annotation
Shooting mode indications
Shooting mode Indication
Smart Auto
t
Program
P
Aperture Priority
A
Shutter Priority
S
Manual
M
Lens Priority
i
Scene
s
Movie
v

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Contents
Chapter 1
My Camera
Get started................................................................................... 24
Unpack ......................................................................................... 24
Camera layout ............................................................................. 25
Display icons ............................................................................... 28
In Shooting mode.......................................................................... 28
Capture photos............................................................................... 28
Record videos................................................................................. 29
In Playback mode.......................................................................... 30
View photos .................................................................................... 30
Play videos...................................................................................... 30
Lenses.......................................................................................... 31
Lens layout.................................................................................... 31
Lock or unlock the lens ................................................................... 32
Lens markings............................................................................... 34
Optional accessories .................................................................. 35
Flash layout ................................................................................... 35
Connect the flash .......................................................................... 35
GPS module layout........................................................................ 36
Attach the GPS module................................................................. 37
Attach the electronic viewfinder ..................................................... 38
Tips
Concepts in Photography
Shooting postures....................................................................... 10
Holding the camera......................................................................... 10
Standing photography..................................................................... 10
Crouching photography .................................................................. 11
Aperture ....................................................................................... 11
Aperture value and the depth of field............................................... 12
Shutter speed.............................................................................. 13
ISO sensitivity.............................................................................. 14
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity
control exposure ......................................................................... 15
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective....... 16
Depth of field ............................................................................... 17
What controls out-of-focus effects? ................................................ 17
DOF preview ................................................................................... 19
Composition ................................................................................ 19
Rule of Thirds.................................................................................. 19
Photos with two subjects ................................................................ 20
Flash............................................................................................. 21
Flash guide number......................................................................... 21
Bounce Photography ...................................................................... 22

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Contents
Shooting modes .......................................................................... 39
t Smart Auto mode ............................................................... 39
P Program mode.......................................................................... 40
Program Shift.................................................................................. 40
A Aperture Priority mode ............................................................. 41
S Shutter Priority mode ................................................................ 41
M Manual mode........................................................................... 42
Framing Mode................................................................................. 42
Use a bulb ...................................................................................... 42
iLens Priority mode................................................................... 42
Use i-Scene mode .......................................................................... 42
Use i-Function in PASM modes.................................................... 43
Available options ............................................................................ 44
s Scene mode...................................................................... 45
v Movie mode ........................................................................... 47
Available functions by shooting mode............................................ 48
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size .............................................................................................. 50
Photo size options......................................................................... 50
Video size options ......................................................................... 50
Quality.......................................................................................... 51
Photo quality options..................................................................... 51
Video quality options ..................................................................... 51
ISO sensitivity.............................................................................. 52
Expand ISO value............................................................................ 52
White Balance (light source)....................................................... 53
White balance options ................................................................... 53
Customize preset options................................................................ 54
Picture Wizard (photo styles)...................................................... 56
Color Space................................................................................. 57
AF Mode ...................................................................................... 58
Single AF....................................................................................... 58
Continuous AF............................................................................... 59
Manual Focus................................................................................ 59
AF Area ........................................................................................ 60
Selection AF .................................................................................. 60
Multi AF......................................................................................... 61
Face Detection AF......................................................................... 61
Self-Portrait AF .............................................................................. 62
AF Priority .................................................................................... 63
MF Assist ..................................................................................... 64
Drive (shooting method) ............................................................. 65
Single ........................................................................................... 65
Continuous.................................................................................... 65
Burst ............................................................................................ 66
Timer............................................................................................. 66
AE BKT ......................................................................................... 67
WB BKT ........................................................................................ 67
P Wiz BKT .................................................................................... 68
BKT Set......................................................................................... 68
Flash............................................................................................. 69
Flash options................................................................................. 69
Correct the red-eye effect.............................................................. 70
Adjust the flash intensity ................................................................ 70

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Contents
Metering....................................................................................... 71
Spot .............................................................................................. 71
Link AE to AF Point ........................................................................ 71
Center-weighted............................................................................ 72
Multi .............................................................................................. 72
Smart Range................................................................................ 73
OIS ............................................................................................... 74
OIS options ................................................................................... 74
Exposure Compensation ............................................................ 75
Exposure/Focus Lock ................................................................. 76
Video functions............................................................................ 77
Movie AE Mode............................................................................. 77
Fader............................................................................................. 77
Wind Cut ....................................................................................... 78
Auto Focus.................................................................................... 78
Voice ............................................................................................. 78
Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Search and manage files ............................................................ 80
View photos .................................................................................. 80
View image thumbnails.................................................................. 80
View files by category in Smart Album ........................................... 81
Protect files ................................................................................... 81
Delete files..................................................................................... 81
Delete a single file ........................................................................... 81
Delete multiple files.......................................................................... 82
Delete all files .................................................................................. 82
View photos................................................................................. 83
Enlarge a photo............................................................................. 83
Start a slide show.......................................................................... 83
Highlight ........................................................................................ 84
Auto Rotate................................................................................... 84
Play a video ................................................................................. 85
Video viewing controls..................................................................... 85
Trim a video during playback ......................................................... 85
Capture an image during playback ................................................ 86
Edit a photo ................................................................................. 87
Options ......................................................................................... 87
Chapter 4
Camera settings menu
User settings .............................................................................. 90
ISO Step ....................................................................................... 90
Auto ISO Range ............................................................................ 90
Noise Reduction............................................................................ 90
AF Lamp ....................................................................................... 90
User Display .................................................................................. 91
Key Mapping ................................................................................. 92
Setting 1....................................................................................... 93
Setting 2....................................................................................... 94
Setting 3....................................................................................... 95
Setting 4....................................................................................... 97
Setting 5....................................................................................... 98

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Contents
Chapter 5
Connect to external devices
View files on a TV or HDTV ....................................................... 100
View files on a TV ........................................................................ 100
View files on an HDTV ................................................................. 101
Print photos ............................................................................... 102
Print photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)............................... 102
Configure print settings ................................................................. 103
Set printer info using DPOF ......................................................... 103
DPOF options ............................................................................... 104
Transfer files to your computer ................................................ 105
Transfer files to your computer (for Windows) .............................. 105
Transfer files by connecting the camera as a removable disk......... 105
Disconnect the camera (Windows XP)........................................... 106
Transfer files to your computer (for Mac) ...................................... 106
Edit photos on a PC.................................................................. 107
Install software ............................................................................ 107
Programs contained on the CD..................................................... 107
Use Intelli-studio .......................................................................... 107
System Requirements ................................................................... 108
Use the Intelli-studio Interface ....................................................... 108
Transfer files using Intelli-studio ..................................................... 109
Use Samsung RAW Converter..................................................... 110
System Requirements for Windows............................................... 110
System Requirements for Mac ...................................................... 110
Use the Samsung RAW Converter Interface .................................. 111
Edit RAW format files .................................................................... 111
Chapter 6
Appendix
Error messages ......................................................................... 115
Maintain the camera ................................................................. 116
Clean the camera ........................................................................ 116
Camera lens and display ............................................................... 116
About the image sensor ................................................................ 116
Camera body ................................................................................ 116
About memory card..................................................................... 117
Supported memory card ............................................................... 117
Memory card capacity................................................................... 117
About the battery ...................................................................... 119
Battery specifications .................................................................. 119
Battery life ................................................................................... 119
Notes about charging the battery .................................................. 120
Before contacting a service center .......................................... 122
Camera specifications .............................................................. 125
Lens specifications ................................................................... 129
Accessories (optional)............................................................... 131
Index .......................................................................................... 132
FCC notice................................................................................. 135

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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 low
shutter speed, hold your breath to minimize body movement.
Holding the camera
Hold the camera with your right hand and place you right index finger
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.
Aperture
The aperture, a hole that controls the amount of light that enters the
camera, 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 closely related to the brightness of a photo: the larger the aperture,
the brighter the photo; the smaller the aperture, the darker the photo.
Aperture sizes
Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture
Darker photo
(aperture opened slightly)
Brighter photo
(aperture opened wide)

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Concepts in Photography
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
fine-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
Aperture value and the depth of field
You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the
aperture. It is closely related to the depth of field (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 affects 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, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as
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, 1/1000 s, 1/2000
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
The numbers indicated on the camera are the denominators of
exposure values, which means that the higher the number, the less light
will be let in. Likewise, the smaller the EV number, the more light will be
let in.
As the photos below illustrate, a slow shutter speed allows more time
to let light in, so the photo becomes brighter. On the other hand, a fast
shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes
darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion.
0.8 s 0.004 s

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Concepts in Photography
ISO sensitivity
The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the
camera. This sensitivity is based on international film standards, known
as ISO standards. On digital cameras, this sensitivity rating is used
to represent the sensitivity of the digital mechanism that captures the
image.
ISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles. For example, an ISO
200 setting is capable of capturing images at twice the speed of an ISO
100 setting. However, higher ISO settings can result in “noise”—small
specks, spots, and other phenomena in a photo that give the shot
a noisy or dirty appearance. As a general rule, it is best to use a low
ISO setting to prevent noise in your photos, unless you are shooting in
darkened environments or at night.
Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity
Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive
to light, you need more light to have an optimal exposure. When using
a low ISO sensitivity, open the aperture more or reduce the shutter
speed to allow more light to enter the camera. For example, on a sunny
day when light is abundant, a low ISO sensitivity does not require a low
shutter speed. However, in a dark place or at night, a low ISO sensitivity
and a fast shutter speed will result in a blurry photo.
A photo taken with a tripod and high
sensitivity
A blurred photo with a low ISO sensitivity

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Concepts in Photography
How the aperture setting, shutter speed,
and ISO sensitivity control exposure
The aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity are closely
interconnected in photography. The aperture setting controls the
opening that regulates the light that enters the camera, while the shutter
speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to enter.
ISO sensitivity determines the speed at which the film reacts to light.
Together, these three aspects are described as the triangle of exposure.
A change in shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity can be
offset by adjustments to the others to maintain the amount of light.
The results, however, change according to the settings. For example,
shutter speed is useful in expressing movement, aperture can control
the depth of field, and ISO sensitivity can control the graininess of a
photo.
Settings Results
Shutter speed
Fast speed
= less light
Slow speed
= more light
Fast = still
Slow = blurry
Settings Results
Aperture
Wide aperture
= more light
Narrow aperture
= less light
Wide = small depth of field
Narrow = large depth of field
ISO sensitivity
High sensitivity
= more sensitive to light
Low sensitivity
= less sensitive to light
High = more grainy
Low = less grainy

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Concepts in Photography
Correlation between focal length, angle,
and perspective
Focal length, which is measured in millimeters, is the distance between
the middle of the lens to its focal point. It affects the angle and
perspective of captured images. A short focal length translates into a
wide angle, which allows you to capture a wide shot. A long focal length
translates into a narrow angle, which allows you to capture telephoto
shots.
Short focal length
wide shot
wide angle
wide-angle lens
Long focal length
telephoto shot
narrow angle
telephoto lens
Look at these photos below and compare the changes.
20 mm angle 50 mm angle 200 mm angle
Normally, a lens with a wide angle is suitable for shooting landscapes and
a lens with a narrow angle is recommended for shooting sports events or
portraits.

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Concepts in Photography
Depth of field
Portraits or still-life photos mostly acclaimed by people are the ones on
which the background is out of focus so the subject looks pronounced.
Depending on the focused areas, a photo can be blurred or sharpened.
This is called ‘a low DOF’ or ‘a high DOF’.
The depth of field is the focused area around the subject. Therefore,
a small DOF signifies that the focused area is narrow and a large DOF
means the focused area is wide.
A photo with a small DOF, which stresses the subject and makes the
rest of it blurred, can be obtained by using a telescope lens or selecting
a low aperture value. Conversely, a photo with a large DOF which
shows all the elements on the photo sharply focused can be achieved
by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value.
Small Depth of Field Large Depth of Field
What controls out-of-focus effects?
DOF depends on aperture value
The wider the aperture is (namely the lower the aperture value), the
lower the DOF becomes. Under the condition where the other values
including shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are equal, a low aperture
value leads to a photo with a low DOF.
50 mm F5.7 50 mm F22

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Concepts in Photography
DOF depends on focal length
The longer the focal length is, the lower the DOF gets. A telescope lens
with a longer focal length than a telescope lens with a short focal length
is better to take a photo of a low DOF.
A photo taken with a 18 mm telescope
lens
A photo taken with a 100 mm telescope
lens
DOF depends on the distance between the subject and
the camera
The shorter the distance between the subject and the camera is, the
lower the DOF gets. Therefore, taking a photo close to a subject can
result in a photo of low DOF.
A photo taken with a 100 mm telescope lens
A photo taken close to the subject

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Concepts in Photography
DOF preview
You can use the Depth preview button to get an idea of what your shot
will look like before shooting. When you press the button, the camera
adjusts the aperture to the predefined settings and shows the results on
the screen.
Depth preview
button
Composition
It is fun to take a photo of the beauty of world with a camera. No matter
how the world is beautiful, however, a poor composition cannot capture
the beauty of it.
When it comes to composition, it is very important to prioritize subjects.
Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo.
Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.
Rule of Thirds
To use the rule of thirds, divide the image into a 3x3 pattern of equal
rectangles.
To compose photos that best emphasize the subject, make sure the
subject is located at one of the corners of the center rectangle.