Samsung Nx 300 M Owners Manual

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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...

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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 
when the focus is achieved.
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...

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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. When you use the 
Focus Peaking function, the color you selected appears on the focused 
subject. This mode is recommended for shooting an object similar in color 
to the background, a night scene, or fireworks.
If you use this function, you cannot set Touch AF,...

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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...

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Multi AF
The camera displays a green rectangle in places where focus is set 
correctly. The photo is divided into two or more 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 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...

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Self-Portrait AF
It can be difficult to check whether your face is in focus when you are 
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. 

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Tracking AF
Tracking AF allows you to track and automatically focus on your subject, 
even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting 
composition. 
White frame: Your camera is 
tracking the subject.
Green frame : Your subject is 
in focus when you half-press 
[Shutter].
Red frame: Your camera failed to 
focus. 
Focus on the subject or capture a photo by touching on the screen.
To set Touch AF, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 →...

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One touch shot
You can capture a photo with the touch of your finger. As you touch on a 
subject, the camera focuses on the subject automatically and captures a 
photo.
• If you do not select a focus area, the Auto Focus function does not work.
• Tracking a subject may fail when: 
 -the subject is too small
 -the subject moves excessively 
 -the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place 
 -colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same...

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In the manual focus mode, you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to 
focus. When you use the MF Assist function or the Focus Peaking function, 
you can achieve a clearer focus. This function is only available on a lens 
that supports manual focus.
MF Assist
In the manual focus mode, you can enlarge the scene and easily adjust the 
focus while rotating the focus ring.
To set the manual 
focus assist, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → MF...

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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 set the switch...