Samsung Nx 300 M Owners Manual

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Appendix > Glossary
Composition
Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, 
abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras 
created by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries 
Association (JEITA). 
Depth of field
The distance between the nearest and farthest points that can be 
acceptably focused in a photograph. Depth of...

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Appendix > Glossary
Flash
A speed light that helps to create adequate exposure in low-light 
conditions.
Focal length
The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point(in millimeters). 
Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is 
magnified. Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view.
Histogram
A graphical representation of the brightness of an image. The horizontal 
axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number 
of...

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Appendix > Glossary
Metering
The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the quantity 
of light to set the exposure.
MF (Manual Focus)
A system that manually focuses the camera lens on the subject.  
You can use the focus ring to focus on a subject.
MJPEG (Motion JPEG)
A video format which is compressed as a JPEG image.
MPO (Multi Picture Object)
An image file format that contains multiple images in a file. An MPO file 
provides a 3D effect on MPO-compatible displays, such as 3D TVs...

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Appendix > Glossary
PAL (Phase Alternate Line)
A video color encoding standard used in numerous countries throughout 
Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Quality
An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image. Higher 
quality images have a lower rate of compression, which usually results in a 
larger file size.
RAW (CCD raw data)
The original, unprocessed data, collected directly from the camera’s image 
sensor. White Balance, contrast, saturation, sharpness, and other data...

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Appendix > Glossary
Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the 
shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it 
controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before 
it reaches the image sensor. A fast shutter speed allows less time to let 
light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects in 
motion.
sRGB (Standard RGB)
International standard of color space established by the IEC...

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Appendix
Optional accessories
Lens
SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III SAMSUNG 20-50 mm 
F3.5-5.6 ED II
SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 SAMSUNG 20 mm F2.8
SAMSUNG 30 mm F2SAMSUNG 50-200 mm 
F4-5.6 ED OIS III
SAMSUNG 60 mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA SAMSUNG 18-200 mm 
F3.5-6.3 ED OIS
Lens
SAMSUNG 85 mm F1.4 ED SSA SAMSUNG 12-24 mm F4-5.6 ED
SAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 SAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 [T6] 2D/3D
External flash
SEF42A SEF220A
GPS
GPS10 

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Appendix > Optional accessories
Shutter release (micro USB type)Microphone
SR2NX02EM10
Rechargeable battery Battery charger
BP1130BC3NX01
Camera bag Camera case
Memory card Filter
USB cableHDMI cable
Strap
• These illustrations may differ from your actual items. Refer to the user 
manuals of these optional accessories for details. 
• Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Samsung is not responsible for 
damage caused by using another manufacturer’s accessories. 

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Appendix
A
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom  167
AllShare Play  141
Aperture  16, 20
Auto Backup  133
Auto focus  80
B
Battery
Caution  177
Charging  34
Insert  33
Best Face mode  65
Bracketing  92
C
Camera
Connecting as removable disk  160
Connecting to PC  160
Disconnecting (Windows)  161
Layout  30
Camera specifications  184
Charging  34
Color space  148
D
Date & Time  153
Depth of Field (DOF)  17, 22
Digital Print Order Format  
(DPOF)  114
DIRECT LINK  32
Display brightness  152
Display type  43
Drive...

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Appendix > Index
O
One touch shot  87
Optical Image Stabilization  
(OIS)  89
Optional accessories
Attach the GPS module  51
Connect the flash  49
Flash layout  48
GPS module layout  51
P
Panorama mode  66
Photos
Editing  117
Enlarging  113
Shooting options  73
Viewing on 3D TV  159
Viewing on camera  108
Viewing on HDTV  158
Picture Wizard  79
Posture  13
Power save mode  153
R
Red-eye effect
Playback mode  120
Shooting mode  95
Remote Viewfinder  131
Resolution
Playback mode  118
Shooting mode...

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Correct Disposal of This Product 
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the 
product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) 
should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their 
working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human 
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items 
from...