Samsung Nx 300 M Owners Manual

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• 3D mode is always on, regardless of the mode dial of the camera, except 
B.
• To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options 
automatically depending on shooting conditions in 3D mode, press 
[m] 
→ 1 → 3D Auto Mode → On.
• To change the 3D recording option, press [m] → 6 →  
3D REC Mode 
→ a desired option.
* Default
Icon Description
Side by Side*: Displays two images next to each other.
Frame Packing: Displays the images for the left and right eye...

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Available functions by shooting mode
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2. 
Press a shortcut for each function.
FunctionAvailable in Shortcut
Photo Size (p. 73)P/A/S/M/i/s*/t/3D*-
Quality (p. 74)P/A/S/M/i/s*-
ISO (p. 75)P/A/S/Mf/I
White Balance (p. 76)P/A/S/M/3D*f
Picture Wizard (p. 79)P/A/S/M/3Df
Smart Filter (p. 101)P/A/S/Mf
AF Mode (p. 80)P/A/S/M/i*/s*/3D*f
AF Area (p. 83)P/A/S/M/i*/s*f/F
Touch AF (p. 86)P/A/S/M/i/s*/t/3D*-
MF Assist (p....

Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode.  
You can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions. 

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Photo size
As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more 
pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. 
When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase. Select a low 
resolution for photos that will be displayed in a digital picture frame or 
uploaded to the web.
To set the size, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Photo Size →  
an option.
Icon Size Recommended for...

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Quality
The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format.
Photos captured by a camera are often transformed to the JPEG format 
and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the 
time of shooting. RAW files are not transformed to the JPEG format and are 
stored in the memory without any changes. 
RAW files have the file extension “SRW”. To adjust and calibrate exposures, 
White Balances, tones, contrasts, and colors of the RAW...

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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 [I] → an option.
Examples
ISO 100ISO 400
ISO...

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White Balance represents the light source that influences on the color of a 
photo. 
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...

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Shooting Functions > White Balance
Icon 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. Press [ D], and then adjust the 
color temperature.
Clear sky
Fluorescent H
Fluorescent L Cloudy...

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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.
There is no rule for which style is suitable in which conditions. Experiment 
with different styles and find your own settings.
To set a photo style, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Picture Wizard 
→ an...