Samsung Camera Nx1100 User Manual

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The ISO sensitivity value represents the sensitivity of camera to light. 
The larger the ISO value, the more sensitive the camera is to light. 
Consequently, by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity value, you can 
capture photos in dim or dark places at faster shutter speeds. However, 
this may increase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo.
To set ISO sensitivity, In Shooting mode, press [f] → ISO → an option.
Examples
ISO 100ISO 400
ISO...

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The color of a photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. 
If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate 
lighting condition to calibrate the White Balance, such as Auto WB, 
Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, or adjust color temperature manually. You 
can also adjust color for the preset light sources so that the colors of the 
photo match the actual scene under mixed lighting conditions.
To set the White...

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Shooting Functions > White Balance (light source)
Option Description
Color Temperature: Manually adjust the color temperature of 
the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degrees 
Kelvin that indicates the specific type of light source. As the color 
temperature increases, the color distribution becomes cooler. 
Alternatively, as the color temperature decreases, the color 
distribution becomes warmer.
Clear sky
Fluorescent H
Fluorescent L Cloudy
Halogen lamp Daylight
Tungsten
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Examples
Auto WBDaylight
Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten
  

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Picture Wizard lets you apply different photo styles to your photo to 
create various looks and emotional moods. You can also create and 
save your own photo styles by adjusting color, saturation, sharpness, 
and contrast for each style. 
If you select an option, the camera automatically adjusts the photo 
according to the option. Experiment with different styles and find your 
own settings.
To set a photo style, In Shooting mode, press [f] →...

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AF mode
Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects.
You can select a focusing mode appropriate to the subject among 
Single Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, and Manual Focus. The AF 
function is activated when you press [Shutter] halfway. In the MF mode, 
you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually.
In most cases, you can have a focus by selecting Single AF. Fast 
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Continuous AF
While you are pressing [Shutter] halfway, the camera continues to 
automatic focusing. Once the focus area is fixed on the subject, 
the subject is always in focus even when moving. This mode is 
recommended for shooting a person on a bicycle, a running dog, or a 
car racing scene.
Manual focus
You can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the 
lens. The MF Assist function lets you easily achieve a focus. While 
you are rotating the focus...

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The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area.
Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are a lot 
of subjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. In order to 
prevent unwanted subjects from being in focus, change the focus area 
so that a desired subject is in focus. You can get a clearer and sharper 
photo by selecting an appropriate focus area.
To set the auto 
focus area, In Shooting mode, press...

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Multi AF
The camera displays a green rectangle in places where focus is set 
correctly. The photo is divided into multiple areas, and the camera 
obtains focus points of each area. It is recommended for scenery 
photos.
When you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera displays the focus areas 
in green as shown in the photo below.
Face detection AF
The camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to  
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Self-portrait AF
It can be difficult to check whether your face is in focus when you ar\
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taking a self-portrait. When this function is on, the beep from the camera 
gets faster when your face is located at the center of the composition.