Samsung NX210 User manual

See the world in perfect detail
See the world in perfect detail
This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
Please read this manual thoroughly.
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User Manual

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Copyright information
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sustainable development and social responsibility through
eco-driven business and management activities.
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks
of the Microsoft Corporation.
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LLC.
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®
, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered
trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of
their respective owners.
• Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed
without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.
• You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual
without prior permission.
• We recommend using your camera within the country where you
purchase it.
• Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations
concerning its use.
• For Open Source License information, refer to the
“OpenSourceInfo.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

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Health and safety information
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people
or animals. If you use the flash 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 with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a
fire.
Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the
charger during a thunderstorm.
This may result in 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.
This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store
these materials near the camera.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not handle your camera with wet hands.
This may result in 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, 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 off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause
interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and
turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.
• Turn off 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 minimum of 15 cm between this camera and all pacemakers
to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer
and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research.
If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with
a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off 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 fire 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 fire or electric shock.

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Health and safety information
Do not touch the flash while it fires.
The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose
outlet when you charge batteries.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the
camera.
This may cause your camera to malfunction.
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 fire.
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.
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your
camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is
not responsible for any loss of data.
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.
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 affect your camera’s overall performance.

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Health and safety information
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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Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode indications
Shooting mode Indication
Smart Auto
t
Program
P
Aperture Priority
A
Shutter Priority
S
Manual
M
Lens Priority
i
Magic
g
Scene
s
Movie
v
Wi-Fi
B
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 J→Quality
(represents select J, and then Quality).
The number next to the icon may vary depending on
the shooting mode. That is, some options may be
located under Kor L.
This manual is based on Program mode.
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Annotation

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Contents
Chapter 1
My Camera
Getting started ............................................................................ 27
Unpacking..................................................................................... 27
Camera layout ............................................................................. 28
Display icons ............................................................................... 31
In Shooting mode.......................................................................... 31
Capturing photos ............................................................................ 31
Recording videos ............................................................................ 32
About the level gauge...................................................................... 32
In Playback mode.......................................................................... 33
Viewing photos ............................................................................... 33
Playing videos ................................................................................. 33
Lenses.......................................................................................... 34
Lens layout.................................................................................... 34
Locking or unlocking the lens.......................................................... 35
Lens markings............................................................................... 37
Accessories ................................................................................. 38
External flash layout....................................................................... 38
Connecting the flash...................................................................... 39
GPS module layout (optional)......................................................... 41
Attaching the GPS module ............................................................ 41
Tips
Concepts in Photography
Shooting postures....................................................................... 13
Holding the camera.......................................................................... 13
Standing photography...................................................................... 13
Crouching photography ................................................................... 14
Aperture ....................................................................................... 14
Aperture value and the depth of field................................................ 15
Shutter speed.............................................................................. 16
ISO sensitivity.............................................................................. 17
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity
control exposure ......................................................................... 18
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective....... 19
Depth of field ............................................................................... 20
What controls out-of-focus effects? ................................................. 20
DOF preview .................................................................................... 22
Composition ................................................................................ 22
Rule of Thirds................................................................................... 22
Photos with two subjects ................................................................. 23
Flash............................................................................................. 24
Flash guide number.......................................................................... 24
Bounce Photography ....................................................................... 25

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Contents
Shooting modes .......................................................................... 43
tSmart Auto mode ........................................................... 43
PProgram mode........................................................................... 44
Program Shift.................................................................................. 44
AAperture Priority mode .............................................................. 45
SShutter Priority mode ................................................................. 45
MManual mode............................................................................ 46
Framing mode................................................................................. 46
Using bulb....................................................................................... 46
iLens Priority mode ................................................................... 47
Using the Emode ................................................................ 47
Using i-Function in PASM modes ................................................. 48
Using Z.................................................................................. 49
gMagic mode............................................................................ 50
sScene mode ......................................................................... 51
vMovie mode............................................................................ 54
Available functions by shooting mode............................................ 55
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size .............................................................................................. 57
Photo size options......................................................................... 57
Video size options ......................................................................... 58
Quality.......................................................................................... 59
Photo quality options..................................................................... 59
Video quality options ..................................................................... 59
ISO sensitivity.............................................................................. 60
White Balance (light source)....................................................... 61
White Balance options................................................................... 61
Customizing preset options............................................................. 62
Picture Wizard (photo styles)...................................................... 64
AF mode ...................................................................................... 65
Single AF....................................................................................... 65
Continuous AF............................................................................... 66
Manual focus................................................................................. 66
AF area......................................................................................... 67
Selection AF .................................................................................. 67
Multi AF......................................................................................... 68
Face detection AF ......................................................................... 68
Self-portrait AF .............................................................................. 69
MF assist ..................................................................................... 70

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Contents
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)................................................ 71
OIS options ................................................................................... 71
Drive (shooting method) ............................................................. 72
Single ............................................................................................ 72
Continuous.................................................................................... 72
Burst ............................................................................................. 73
Timer............................................................................................. 73
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)......................................... 74
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket) ........................................ 74
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)..................................... 75
Bracketing setting.......................................................................... 75
Flash............................................................................................. 76
Flash options................................................................................. 76
Correcting the red-eye effect ......................................................... 77
Adjusting the flash intensity............................................................ 77
Metering....................................................................................... 79
Multi .............................................................................................. 79
Center-weighted............................................................................ 80
Spot .............................................................................................. 80
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area ............................ 81
Smart Range................................................................................ 82
Selective Color ............................................................................ 83
Color space ................................................................................. 84
Exposure compensation/lock..................................................... 85
Exposure compensation ................................................................ 85
Exposure lock................................................................................ 86
Video functions............................................................................ 87
Movie AE mode............................................................................. 87
Multi Motion .................................................................................. 87
Fader............................................................................................. 88
Voice ............................................................................................. 88