Samsung Nx 300 M Owners Manual

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This function automatically corrects the loss of bright detail that can occur 
due to shading differences in the photo.
To set Smart Range 
options, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 →  
Dynamic Range 
→ an option.
Without Dynamic Range effect With Dynamic Range effect
Icon Description
Off: Do not use Dynamic Range.
Smart Range+: Correct the loss of bright detail.
You cannot set ISO 100. 
HDR: Capture 2 photos with different exposures, and then...

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Smart Filter lets you apply special effects to your photos. You can select 
various filter options to create special effects that are difficult to be 
achieved with normal lenses.
To set Smart Filter 
options,In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Smart Filter →  
an option.
Option Description
OffNo effect
VignettingApply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong 
vignette effect of Lomo cameras.
MiniatureApply a tilt-shift effect to...

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The camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels of 
light from the photo’s composition and the position of a subject. If the 
exposure set by the camera is higher or lower than you expected, you can 
adjust the exposure value manually. The exposure value is adjustable in ±3 
increments. The camera displays the exposure warning in red for each step 
beyond ±3 range.
To adjust the exposure value, while holding down [W],...

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When you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong 
color contrast, lock the exposure, and then capture a photo.
To lock the exposure value, adjust the photo’s exposure, and then press the 
custom button.
After locking the exposure, aim the lens where you desire, and then press 
[Shutter].
• Set a function of the custom button to AEL to lock the current exposure 
value. (p. 150)
• This feature is not available in Manual...

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The functions available for video are explained below.
Movie size
Set the movie size.
To set movie size 
options, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 6 → Movie Size →  
an option.
Icon Size Recommended for
1920X1080 (60 fps) (16:9)View on a Full HDTV. (Playable only 
on full HDTVs capable of playback at 
60 fps.)
1920X1080 (30 fps) (16:9) View on a Full HDTV. 
1920X1080 (15 fps) (16:9)
View on a Full HDTV. (Available only 
with some Smart Filter...

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Shooting Functions > Video functions
Multi Motion
Set the playing speed of a video.
To set playing 
speed options,In Shooting mode, press [m] → 6 → Multi Motion → 
an option.
Icon Description
x0.25: Record a video and play it at 1/4 normal speed. (Available 
only with 640x480 or 320x240)
x0.5: Record a video and play it at 1/2 normal speed. (Available 
only with 1280x720 (30 fps), 640x480, or 320x240)
x1: Record a video and play it at normal speed.
x5: Record a video and play it at 5X normal speed....

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Shooting Functions > Video functions
Voice
Sometimes, a muted video is more appealing than the one with sound. 
Turn the voice off to record a muted video. 
To set voice 
options, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 6 → Voice →  
an option.
Wind cut
When you record videos in noisy environments, unintended sounds can 
be recorded in videos. In particular, severe wind noise recorded in videos 
distracts you from enjoying your videos. Use the Wind Cut function to 
remove some surrounding noise in addition to...

Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos.  Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC. 

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Playback/Editing
Learn how to view photo and video thumbnails and how to protect or 
delete files.
If you perform no operations for a while, information and icons on the screen 
disappear. When you operate the camera again, they will reappear.
Viewing photos
1 Press [y].
• The most recent file you captured will be displayed.
2 Press [C/F] to scroll through files.
• You can also drag the image left or right to move to another file.
You may not be able to edit or play back files that were captured with...

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Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files
Viewing files by category
1 In the thumbnail view, press [m] → z → Filter →  
a category.
• You can also touch FILTER to select a category.
* Default
OptionDescription
All*View files normally.
DateView files by the date they were saved.
TypeView files by the file type.
Location
View files by the place they were saved. (Only the 
photos captured with an optional GPS module have 
the location information.)
2 Select a list to open it.
3 Select a file to...