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 800ISO 3200
• Increase the ISO value in places where flash use is prohibited. You can 
capture a clear photo by setting a high ISO value without having to secure 
more light.
• Use the High ISO NR function in order to reduce the visual noise that can 
appear on photos of a high ISO value. (p. 125)
 
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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 
Balance, In Shooting mode, press [f] → White Balance →  
an option.
White Balance options
Icon Description
Auto WB*: Use automatic settings depending on the lighting 
conditions.
Daylight*: Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day. 
This option results in photos closest to the natural colors of the 
scene.
Cloudy*: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or 
in shadows. Photos captured on cloudy days tend to be more 
bluish than on sunny days. This option offsets that effect.
Fluorescent White*: Select when shooting under a daylight 
fluorescent lamp. Especially for white fluorescent light with a 
color temperature of about 4,200K.
Icon Description
Fluorescent NW*: Select when shooting under a daylight 
fluorescent lamp. Especially for white fluorescent light of very 
white hues with a temperature of about 5,000K.
Fluorescent Daylight*: Select when shooting under a daylight 
fluorescent lamp. Especially for white fluorescent light of slightly 
bluish hue with a temperature of about 6,500K.
Tungsten*: Select when taking indoor photos under 
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps. Incandescent tungsten 
bulbs tend to have a reddish hue. This option offsets that effect.
Flash WB*: Select when using a flash.
Custom Set: Use your pre-defined settings. You can manually 
set the White Balance by shooting a white sheet of paper. Fill the 
spot metering circle with the paper and set the White Balance.
* These options can be customized.
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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
Candle light
Customizing preset options
You can also customize preset White Balance options.
To customize 
preset options,In Shooting mode, press [f] → White Balance →  
an option 
→ [D] → rotate the navigation button or press  
[D/I/C/F]. 
Back White Balance : Daylight
Reset
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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] → Picture Wizard →  
an option.
Examples
Standard Vivid Portrait
LandscapeForestRetro
CoolCalmClassic
You can also adjust the value of the preset style settings. Select a Picture 
Wizard option, press [D], and then adjust color, saturation, sharpness, or 
contrast.
 
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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 
moving subjects or subjects of a color similar to the background 
are difficult to focus. Select an appropriate focusing mode for such 
instances.
If your lens has an AF/MF switch, you have to set the switch to select a\
 
focusing mode. Set the switch to AF to select Single AF or Continuous 
AF. Set the switch to MF to adjust the focus manually.
When your lens has no AF/MF switch, press [F] to select a desired AF 
mode.
To set the auto 
focus mode, In Shooting mode, press [F] → an option.
Single AF
Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press 
[Shutter] halfway, the focus fixes in the focus area. The area turns green 
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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 ring, the focus area is magnified or the 
focus aid bar appears to help you achieve a clear focus. This mode is 
recommended for shooting an object similar in color to the background, 
a night scene, or fireworks.
  
						

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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 [f] → AF Area → an option.
Selection AF
You can set the focus on an area you want. Apply an out-of-focus effect 
to make the subject more distinguishable.
The focus on the photo below was repositioned and resized so that it 
fits the subject’s face.
AF ZoomMove
To resize or move the focus area, in Shooting mode, press [o]. Press 
[D/I/C/F] to adjust the location of the focus area. Rotate the 
navigation button to adjust the size of the focus area.
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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  
10 people can be detected. This setting is recommended for shooting a 
group of people.
When you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera focuses on faces as 
shown in the photo below. In cases of shooting a group of people, the 
camera displays the focus on the nearest person’s face in white and the 
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Self-portrait AF
It can be difficult to check whether your face is in focus when you ar\
e 
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.