Samsung NX3000 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.

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

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Icons used in this manual
Mode indications
Mode Indication
Smart Auto
t
Program
P
Aperture Priority
A
Shutter Priority
S
Manual
M
Smart
s
Panorama
R
Wireless network
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
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 ............................................................................................ 28
Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 28
Camera layout.............................................................................................. 29
Using the MOBILE button....................................................................................... 31
Using the display....................................................................................................... 32
Using the Self shot mode.......................................................................................... 32
Inserting the battery and memory card................................................. 33
Removing the battery and memory card......................................................... 33
Using the memory card adapter.......................................................................... 33
Charging the battery and turning on your camera.............................. 34
Charging the battery................................................................................................ 34
Turning on your camera ......................................................................................... 34
Performing the initial setup...................................................................... 35
Selecting functions (options) ................................................................... 37
Using m................................................................................................................. 37
E.g. Selecting the photo size in Pmode.............................................................. 37
Using the Smart panel............................................................................................. 38
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in Pmode.......................................................... 38
Using iFn....................................................................................................................... 39
Display icons ................................................................................................ 41
In Shooting mode ..................................................................................................... 41
Capturing photos ........................................................................................................ 41
Recording videos......................................................................................................... 42
About the level gauge ............................................................................................... 42
Tips
Concepts in Photography
Shooting postures....................................................................................... 13
Holding the camera..................................................................................................... 13
Standing photography ............................................................................................... 14
Crouching photography ............................................................................................ 14
Aperture........................................................................................................ 15
Aperture value and the depth of eld .................................................................. 16
Shutter speed............................................................................................... 17
ISO sensitivity .............................................................................................. 18
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity
control exposure ......................................................................................... 19
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective................ 20
Depth of eld ............................................................................................... 21
What controls out-of-focus eects?....................................................................... 21
DOF preview................................................................................................................... 23
Composition................................................................................................. 23
Rule of Thirds.................................................................................................................. 23
Photos with two subjects .......................................................................................... 24
Flash............................................................................................................... 25
Flash guide number..................................................................................................... 26
Bounce Photography .................................................................................................. 26

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Contents
In Playback mode...................................................................................................... 43
Viewing photos ............................................................................................................ 43
Playing videos............................................................................................................... 43
Changing the information displayed................................................................. 44
Lenses............................................................................................................ 45
Lens layout................................................................................................................... 45
Locking or unlocking the lens................................................................................. 46
Lens markings ............................................................................................................ 48
Accessories ................................................................................................... 49
External ash layout................................................................................................. 49
Connecting the external ash................................................................................. 50
Shooting modes .......................................................................................... 51
tSmart Auto mode......................................................................................... 52
PProgram mode....................................................................................................... 54
Program Shift ................................................................................................................ 55
Minimum shutter speed............................................................................................ 55
AAperture Priority mode...................................................................................... 56
SShutter Priority mode.......................................................................................... 57
MManual mode........................................................................................................ 58
Using Framing Mode.................................................................................................. 58
Using the Bulb function ............................................................................................ 59
sSmart mode.......................................................................................................... 60
Using the Best Face mode ........................................................................................ 61
RPanorama mode ................................................................................................. 62
Recording a video ..................................................................................................... 63
Available functions by shooting mode............................................................. 65
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution .................................................................................... 67
Photo size..................................................................................................................... 67
Quality........................................................................................................................... 68
ISO sensitivity .............................................................................................. 69
White Balance .............................................................................................. 70
Customizing preset White Balance options ....................................................... 71
Picture Wizard (photo styles).................................................................... 72
AF mode........................................................................................................ 73
Single AF....................................................................................................................... 74
Continuous AF............................................................................................................ 74
Manual focus............................................................................................................... 75
AF area........................................................................................................... 76
Selection AF ................................................................................................................ 76
Multi AF......................................................................................................................... 77
Tracking AF .................................................................................................................. 77
Face Detection ............................................................................................. 79
Normal........................................................................................................................... 79
Smile Shot.................................................................................................................... 80
Wink Shot..................................................................................................................... 80
MF Assist ....................................................................................................... 81
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)............................................................. 82

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Contents
Drive (shooting method)........................................................................... 83
Single............................................................................................................................. 83
Continuous.................................................................................................................. 84
Burst............................................................................................................................... 84
Timer.............................................................................................................................. 85
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)............................................................. 85
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)............................................................ 86
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)........................................................ 86
Depth Bracketing ...................................................................................................... 87
Flash............................................................................................................... 88
Reducing the red-eye eect.................................................................................. 89
Adjusting the ash intensity ................................................................................. 89
Metering........................................................................................................ 90
Multi............................................................................................................................... 90
Center-weighted ....................................................................................................... 91
Spot................................................................................................................................ 91
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area ........................................... 92
Dynamic Range ........................................................................................... 93
Smart Filter................................................................................................... 94
Exposure compensation............................................................................ 95
Exposure lock............................................................................................... 96
Video functions ........................................................................................... 97
Movie size..................................................................................................................... 97
When Video Out is set to NTSC............................................................................... 97
When Video Out is set to PAL .................................................................................. 97
Movie quality .............................................................................................................. 98
Multi Motion ............................................................................................................... 98
Fader .............................................................................................................................. 99
Voice............................................................................................................................... 99
Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Searching and managing les................................................................ 101
Viewing photos....................................................................................................... 101
Viewing image thumbnails................................................................................. 101
Viewing les by category .................................................................................... 102
Viewing les as a folder........................................................................................ 102
Protecting les ........................................................................................................ 103
Deleting les............................................................................................................ 103
Deleting a single le................................................................................................. 103
Deleting multiple les.............................................................................................. 104
Deleting all les.......................................................................................................... 104

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Contents
Viewing photos.......................................................................................... 105
Enlarging a photo .................................................................................................. 105
Viewing a slide show............................................................................................. 105
Auto rotating ........................................................................................................... 106
Playing videos............................................................................................ 107
Trimming a video during playback.................................................................. 107
Capturing an image during playback............................................................. 108
Editing photos ........................................................................................... 109
Rotating a photo .................................................................................................... 109
Resizing photos....................................................................................................... 110
Adjusting your photos.......................................................................................... 110
Retouching faces.................................................................................................... 111
Reducing red-eye................................................................................................... 111
Applying Smart Filter eects.............................................................................. 112
Chapter 4
Wireless network
Connecting to a WLAN and conguring network settings............... 114
Connecting to a WLAN......................................................................................... 114
Setting network options ......................................................................................... 115
Manually setting the IP address ........................................................................... 115
Network connection tips..................................................................................... 116
Entering text ............................................................................................................ 117
Using the NFC Feature (Tag & Go) ......................................................... 118
Using NFC features in Shooting mode ........................................................... 118
Using NFC features in Playback mode
(Photo Beam) ........................................................................................................... 118
Using NFC features in Wi-Fi mode.................................................................... 118
Saving les to a smart phone automatically ....................................... 119
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ....................................... 121
Sending photos or videos to multiple smart phones........................ 123
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release.............................. 125
Using the Home Monitor+ ...................................................................... 127
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos..................................... 129
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC.................................. 129
Sending photos or videos to a PC.................................................................... 129
Using Samsung Link to view les .......................................................... 131

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Contents
Chapter 6
Connecting to external devices
Viewing les on an HDTV ........................................................................ 146
Transferring les to your computer....................................................... 147
Transferring les to your Windows OS computer....................................... 147
Connecting the camera as a removable disk................................................... 147
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7)..................................................... 148
Transferring les to your Mac OS...................................................................... 148
Using programs on a PC........................................................................... 150
Installing i-Launcher ............................................................................................. 150
Using Samsung i-Launcher .................................................................................... 151
Using i-Launcher .................................................................................................... 151
Requirements for Windows OS............................................................................. 151
Requirements for Mac OS....................................................................................... 152
Opening Samsung i-Launcher.............................................................................. 152
Downloading the rmware.................................................................................... 152
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program ................................................... 152
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ....................................................... 153
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ............................................................... 153
Chapter 5
Camera settings menu
User settings............................................................................................... 134
ISO Customizing ..................................................................................................... 134
ISO Step......................................................................................................................... 134
Auto ISO Range .......................................................................................................... 134
Noise Reduction ..................................................................................................... 134
Bracket Settings...................................................................................................... 135
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) ................................................................................ 135
Color Space............................................................................................................... 136
Distortion Correct .................................................................................................. 137
iFn Customizing ...................................................................................................... 137
User Display.............................................................................................................. 138
Key Mapping............................................................................................................ 139
Live view NFC........................................................................................................... 139
MobileLink/NFC Image Size .............................................................................. 139
Grid Line .................................................................................................................... 140
AF Lamp..................................................................................................................... 140
Auto Self-Shot ......................................................................................................... 140
Lens Button Speed Settings ............................................................................... 140
Setting ......................................................................................................... 141

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Contents
About the battery .................................................................................................. 162
Battery specications ............................................................................................... 162
Battery life .................................................................................................................... 164
Low battery message............................................................................................... 164
Notes about using the battery.............................................................................. 164
Cautions about using the battery........................................................................ 165
Notes about charging the battery....................................................................... 165
Notes about charging with a computer connected...................................... 166
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care............................ 166
Updating the rmware............................................................................. 167
Before contacting a service center ........................................................ 168
Camera specications .............................................................................. 171
Glossary....................................................................................................... 176
Optional accessories................................................................................. 182
Index ............................................................................................................ 183
Chapter 7
Appendix
Error messages .......................................................................................... 155
Maintaining the camera........................................................................... 156
Cleaning the camera............................................................................................. 156
Camera lens and display ......................................................................................... 156
Image sensor............................................................................................................... 156
Camera body............................................................................................................... 156
Using or storing the camera............................................................................... 157
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera ........................................... 157
Using on beaches or shores................................................................................... 157
Storing for extended period of time................................................................... 157
Using the camera with caution in humid environments ............................ 158
Other cautions ............................................................................................................ 158
About memory card.............................................................................................. 159
Supported memory card ........................................................................................ 159
Memory card capacity ............................................................................................. 160
Cautions when using memory cards.................................................................. 161

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Concepts in Photography
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.
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.

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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.
Crouching photography
Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep
a straight posture.

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

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

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

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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 lm 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 slow shutter
speed. However, in a dark place or at night, a low ISO sensitivity will
result in a blurry photo. Therefore, it is recommended to increase the ISO
sensitivity by a moderate amount.
A photo captured with a tripod and high
ISO 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 lm 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 oset
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 eld,
and ISO sensitivity can control the graininess of a photo.
Settings Results
Aperture
value
Wide aperture
= more light
Narrow aperture
= less light
Wide = small depth of eld
Narrow = large depth of eld
Settings Results
Shutter speed
Fast speed
= less light
Slow speed
= more light
Fast = still
Slow = blurry
ISO sensitivity
High sensitivity
= more sensitive to light
Low sensitivity
= less sensitive to light
High = more grainy
Low = less grainy