User manual SAMSUNG NX5

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Quick reference Contents Basic functions Basic shooting User Manual NX5 Extended shooting functions Playback/Editing Camera settings menu Appendixes Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Prevent damage to subjects' eyesight Warning--situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution--situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment 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. 2 Note--notes, usage tips, or additional 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. [. . . ] The flash operates just before the shutter closes. You can take a better picture if the subject is located within the operational range of the flash. (Refer to the Guide Number in "Specification, ") You can set the auto flash option for external flashes on the NX-series models only. The flash options available differ, depending on the shooting modes. Taking a picture in a dark place Using the red-eye fix function When you take a portrait using the flash, the bright burst of light can cause the red-eye effect. To prevent the red eye effect, set the flash option to Auto+Red or Fill-in Red. 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain The following images were obtained by taking the pictures of straight-moving subject along with the respective options of 1st Curtain and 2nd Curtain. In case of using the 1st Curtain flash function, the front part of action is remained clearly since the flash will burst light immediately upon shutter opening. Since the flash bursts the light at a later time when having used the 2nd Curtain option, the picture expresses the last image of the subject clearly. 56 When you set the red-eye fix function, the camera prevents red-eye by emitting a preliminary flash prior to the brighter flash it emits when capturing the image. When the subject is moving or is far away from the camera at the time of the preliminary flash, the function may not function well. Ball moving direction Ball moving direction Use of early 1st Curtain option Use of 2nd Curtain option Taking a picture in a dark place Adjusting the amount of flash light When setting a fl ash option, you can adjust the brightness of the flash. If the subject is too close, the ISO sensitivity is high, or the exposure value is too large or small, the adjustment effect will be reduced. The Flash Brightness Adjustment function is not available in some shooting modes. If an external fl ash unit has a flash control function, the light control value of the external flash is applied when you connect it to the camera. If the distance from the subject is quite close when taking images by using the built-in flash, part of the images may appear dark as the lens is interfered with the flash light. Please check the distance between camera and subject when taking pictures. The distance interfered with flash light may vary by the type of lens in use. If you've installed a lens hood, the hood can block light from the built-in flash. Please remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU]. 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) Flash. 57 3 Press the [Fn] button after selecting a desired item. 4 Adjust the brightness of the fl ash by rotating the dial or pressing [ / ]. You can adjust fl ash brightness by 2 levels. 1 Flash Exposure Value Display the level of flash light adjustment MENU Back Reset Taking a picture in a dark place Using an external flash unit (purchased separately) You can use the A-TTL auto fl ash mode when you attach an external fl ash unit (SEF20A or SEF42A) to the camera. This section of the user manual was prepared based on the model SEF20A flash. The available flash modes The flash modes available are determined by the camera lens or camera exposure mode you are using. 1 Smart Flash Mode 2 Auto The camera automatically adjusts the brightness of the flash according to amount of light in the surrounding environment. The flash operates automatically in dim or dark light and prevents the red-eye effect. The flash operates whenever you take a picture and its brightness is controlled automatically. The flash operates just before the shutter closes. 58 For more details about the external fl ash units, see the flash units user's manual. 3 Auto + Red Installing the flash 4 Fill in 5 Fill-in Red 6 1st Curtain 1 Install the external fl ash after removing the hot shoe cover. 7 2nd Curtain 2 Turn on the external fl ash. The burst mode of external flash is set to the TTL auto mode. 3 Make sure the external flash is fully charged, and then start shooting. Only a fl ash device manufactured for the NX series automatically adjusts the brightness of the flash. To enjoy the auto mode functions, please use the flash manufactured for NX models. Although the flash fires without the battery being fully charged, we recommend using the fl ash only after you charge the battery fully. If an external flash unit has a flash control function, the light control value of the external flash is applied when you connect it to the camera. Taking a picture in a dark place Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity, as the film sensitivity established by the international standards organization (ISO), represents the degree of reaction when camera receives light. [. . . ] 111) The colors in the photo do not An incorrect white balance can create unrealistic color. This is a normal feature of the wide-angle lens. Before contacting a service center Situation The TV does not display your photos Suggested remedies Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the TV with the A/V and HDMI cable. Disconnect the USB cable, and then connect it again. Your computer does not recognize your camera 117 Your computer disconnects the camera while transferring files Camera specifications Specification Image Sensor Type Sensor size Effective Pixel Total Pixel Color Filter Lens Mount Usable Lens CMOS 23. 415. 6mm Approx. 15. 1 Mega-pixels RGB primary color filter Samsung NX Mount Samsung Lenses Lens Shift (depends on Lens) LCD 3. 0" QVGA (320x240). [. . . ]