Samsung Camera Nx1100 User Manual

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In the manual focus (MF) mode, you have to rotate the focus ring on 
the lens to focus manually. When you set the MF Assist function, you 
can achieve a clearer focus. This function is only available on a lens that 
supports manual focus.
To set the manual 
focus assist, In Shooting mode, press [m] → K or k →  
MF Assist 
→ an option.
* Default
Option Description
OffDo not use the MF Assist function.
Enlarge x5*
The focus area is magnified by 5...

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Use the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function to minimize camera \
shake. OIS may not be available with some lenses.
Camera shake tends to occur in dark places or when shooting indoors. 
In such cases, the camera uses slower shutter speeds in order to 
increase the amount of light taken in, which can result in a blurry photo. 
You can prevent this situation by using the OIS function.
If your lens has an OIS switch, you have to set the...

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You can set the shooting method such as Continuous, Burst, Timer and 
so on.
Select Single to capture one photo at a time. Select Continuous or 
Burst to shoot fast moving subjects. Select AE Bracket, WB Bracket, 
or P Wiz Bracket to adjust exposure, White Balance, or apply Picture 
Wizard effects. You can also select Timer to capture a photo of yourself.
To set the shooting 
method, In Shooting mode, press [C] → an option.
Single
Capture one...

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Burst
Consecutively capture up to 10 shots per second (3 seconds), 15 shots 
per second (2 seconds), or 30 shots per second (1 second) when you 
press [Shutter] once. Recommended for shooting the rapid motion of 
fast moving subjects such as racing cars.
To set the number of shots, in Shooting mode, press [C] → Burst, and then 
press [D].
Timer
Capture a photo with a delay of 2 to 30 seconds. The delay is 
adjustable in increments of 1 second.
To set the...

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Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)
When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive 
photos: the original, one a step darker, and one a step lighter. Use a 
tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos 
continuously. You can adjust the settings in Bracket Set menu.
Exposure -2
Original
Exposure +2
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)
When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos: 
the original and...

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Picture Wizard Bracketing  
(P Wiz Bracket)
When you press [Shutter], the camera captures three consecutive 
photos, each with a different Picture Wizard setting. The camera 
captures a photo and applies the three Picture Wizard options you have 
set to the image captured. You can select three different settings in  
Bracket Set menu.
Vivid
Standard
Retro
Bracketing setting
You can set up the options for AE Bracket, WB Bracket, and  
P Wiz Bracket.
To set a...

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In order to capture a realistic photo of a subject, the amount of light 
should be constant. When the light source varies, you can use a flash 
and supply a constant amount of light. Select appropriate settings 
according to a light source and a subject.
To set flash options, In Shooting mode, press [f] → Flash → an option.
Flash options
Icon Description
Off: Do not use the flash.
Smart Flash: The camera automatically adjusts the brightness 
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Correcting the red-eye effect
If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark,  
a red glow may appear in the eyes. To correct the red-eye effect, select 
Auto Red-eye or Fill-in Red.
Without red-eye correctionWith red-eye correction
If the subject is too far from the camera or moves when the first flash fires, 
red-eyes may not be reduced.
Adjusting the flash intensity
Adjust the flash intensity to avoid overexposure or underexposure.  
You can adjust it ±2...

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• Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective when:
 -the subject is too close to the camera
 -you set a high ISO sensitivity
 -the exposure value is too big or too small
• In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.
• If you attach an intensity-adjustable external flash to the camera, the 
intensity settings of the flash will be applied. 
• If the subject is too close when you use the flash, some light may be \
blocked, resulting in a dark photo. Ensure that...

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The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the 
quantity of light.
The camera measures the amount of light in a scene, and in many of its 
modes, uses the measurement to adjust various settings. For example, 
if a subject looks darker than its actual color, the camera captures an 
overexposed photo of it. If a subject looks lighter than its actual color, 
the camera captures an underexposed photo of it.
The brightness and...