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 
combine them to create a single image automatically.
You cannot set an ISO option higher than ISO 3200.
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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 make the subject appear in 
miniature.
Colored PencilApply a colored pencil painting effect.
WatercolorApply a watercolor painting effect.
Wash drawingApply a washed-out effect.
Oil SketchApply an oil painting effect.
Ink SketchApply an ink painting effect.
AcrylApply an acryl painting effect.
OptionDescription
NegativeApply a negative film effect.
RedDesaturate all colors but red.
GreenDesaturate all colors but green.
BlueDesaturate all colors but blue.
YellowDesaturate all colors but yellow. 
Smart filter options cannot be set with Picture Wizard options at the same time.
Smart Filter 
						

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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], scroll the jog 
dial. You can also adjust the exposure value by pressing [ f], and then 
selecting EV .
You can check the exposure value by the position of the exposure level 
indicator.
Exposure level 
indicator
Increased exposure  
(brighter)
Decreased exposure  
(darker) 
Exposure warning
Standard exposure index
-2
Original
+2
 
Exposure compensation 
						

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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 mode.
Exposure lock 
						

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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 options.)
1920X810 (24 fps)  
(Approx. 2.35:1)View on an HDTV.
1280X720 (60 fps) (16:9) View on an HDTV.
1280X720 (30 fps) (16:9) View on an HDTV.
640X480 (30 fps) (4:3) View on a TV.
320X240 (30 fps) (4:3)Post on a website using the wireless 
network (30 seconds maximum).
Movie quality
Set the Movie quality.
To set movie 
quality options, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 6 → Movie Quality
 → 
an option.
Icon Extension Description
MP4 (H.264) Normal: Record videos in normal quality.
MP4 (H.264)HQ: Record videos in high quality.
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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.
x10: Record a video and play it at 10X normal speed.
x20: Record a video and play it at 20X normal speed.
• If you select an option other than x1, sound will not be recorded.
• The available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.
Fader
You can fade in or fade out a scene using the fader function on the camera 
without having to do it on a PC. Set the fade in option to gradually fade in 
at the start of the scene. Set the fade out option to gradually fade out the 
scene. Use the function appropriately and add dramatic effects on your 
videos.
To set fader 
options, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 6 → Fader →  
an option.
Icon Description
Off : Fader function not used.
In: Scene gradually fades in.
Out : Scene gradually fades out.
In-out: The fader function is applied at the start and end of the 
scene.
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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 wind noise.
To reduce wind 
sound, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 6 → Wind Cut →  
an option. 
						

							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 other 
cameras, due to unsupported sizes or codecs. Use a computer or another device 
to edit or play back these files.
Viewing image thumbnails
In order to search for photos and videos you want, convert to the 
thumbnail view. The thumbnail view displays multiple images at a time 
so that you can easily look through items you wish to find. You can also 
classify and display files by category, such as date or file type.
Scroll the jog dial to the left to select the thumbnail view 
mode.
(Scroll the jog dial to the right to return to the previous 
mode.)
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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 view it.
4 Touch  to return to the previous view.
Viewing files as a folder
Continuous and burst shots appear as a folder. Selecting a folder will play 
back all photos automatically. Deleting a folder will delete all photos in the 
folder.
1 In Playback mode, press [ C/F] or drag the image left or 
right to move to a desired folder.
• The camera will automatically play back photos in the folder.
2 Scroll the jog dial to the right to open the folder.
• You can also touch the folder on the screen to open the folder.
3 Press [C/F] or drag the image left or right to move to 
another file.
4 Scroll the jog dial to the left to return to Playback mode.