Samsung Nx 300 M Owners Manual

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Using the Bulb function
Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky. While you are 
pressing [Shutter], the shutter is left open so you can create moving light 
effects.
To use a bulb,Completely scroll the jog dial to the left to Bulb → Press and 
hold [Shutter] for the desired time.
• If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time, image noise 
may increase.
• Drive options, flash, and One touch shot cannot be used with the Bulb 
function.
• The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode.
• Use a tripod and shutter release to prevent your camera from shaking.
• The longer you open the shutter, the longer it takes to save a photo. Do not 
turn the camera off while the camera saves a photo. 
• If you use this function for a long time, use a fully charged battery. 
i Lens Priority mode
Using E
You can adjust the depth of field to blur or sharpen the background.
1 Rotate the mode dial to i.
2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select E.
• You can also press [i-Function], and then press [C/F] or drag the 
screen to select E. 
						

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3 Adjust the focus ring to select a value.
• You can also scroll the jog dial to adjust the value.
• You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the value.
E
DefocusSharpen
4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to 
capture the photo.
• As you sharpen photos, the aperture value Increases and the shutter speed 
reduces. In dark places, photos may be blurry.
• This function is not available when you set 3D Auto Mode in 3D mode.
Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes
When you use the i-Function button on an i-Function lens, you can 
manually select and adjust shutter speed, aperture value, exposure value, 
ISO sensitivity, and White Balance on the lens.
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select a setting.
• You can also press [i-Function], and then press [C/F] or drag the 
screen to select a setting. 
						

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3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option.
• You can also scroll the jog dial or drag the screen to select an 
option.
4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to 
capture the photo.
Available options
Shooting mode PASM 3D
Aperture-O-O-
Shutter Speed--OO-
EVOOO-O
ISOOOOO -
White BalanceOOOOO
ZOOOO -
• To select items to appear when you press [i-Function] on the lens in Shooting 
mode, press [m] 
→ 5 → iFn Customizing → an item.
• This function is not available when you set 3D Auto Mode in 3D mode. 
						

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Using Z
The Z allows you to zoom in on a subject with less degradation of 
photo quality than the Digital zoom. However, the photo resolution may 
change compared to when you zoom in by rotating the zoom ring.
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or i.
2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select Z.
• You can also press [i-Function], and then press [C/F] or drag the 
screen to select Z.
3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio.
• You can also scroll the jog dial or drag the screen to select an 
option.
• Photo resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use the 
Z.
3:2 16:9 1:1
x1.24560X3040 (13.9M) 4560X2568 (11.7M) 3040X3040 (9.2M)
x1.43888X2592 (10.1M) 3888X2184 (8.5M) 2592X2592 (6.7M)
x1.73264X2176 (7.1M) 3264X1840 (6.0M) 2176X2176 (4.7M)
x22736X1824 (5.0M) 2736X1536 (4.2M) 1824X1824 (3.3M)
These figures are based on the maximum resolution at each image ratio.
4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to 
capture the photo.
• Z is not available when you capture burst shots.
• Z is not available when you capture photos in the RAW file format.
• Z is deactivated when you record videos by pressing the video 
recording button.
• This function is not available when you set 3D Auto Mode in 3D mode. 
						

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s Smart mode
In Smart mode, you can capture photos with options that are preset for a 
specific scene.
1 Rotate the mode dial to s.
2 Select a scene. 
• To select a shooting mode when the mode dial is set to s, press 
[f] or touch 
, and then select a desired mode. 
Smart : Beauty Face
Set
Option Description
Beauty FaceCapture a portrait with options to hide facial 
imperfections.
Best FaceCapture multiple photos and replace faces to create 
the best possible image.
LandscapeCapture still-life scenes and landscapes.
OptionDescription
MacroCapture small or close-up subjects.
Action FreezeCapture subjects moving at high speed.
Rich TonesCapture a photo with vibrant colors.
PanoramaCapture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo.
WaterfallCapture scenes with waterfalls.
SilhouetteCapture subjects as dark shapes against a light 
background.
SunsetCapture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds 
and yellows.
Night
Capture multiple photos in low light conditions 
without a flash. The camera combines them to create a 
single image that is brighter and has less blurring.
FireworksCapture scenes with fireworks.
Light TraceCapture scenes with the light trailing in low-light 
conditions.
Creative ShotCapture photos with effects applied automatically.
3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to 
capture. 
						

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Using the Best Face mode
In Best Face mode, you can capture multiple photos and replace faces to 
create the best possible image. Use this mode to select the best image for 
each individual when capturing group photos.
1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Best Face.
2 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] 
to focus.
3 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
• The camera captures 5 photos consecutively.
• The first photo is set as the background image.
• The camera automatically detects faces after shooting.
4 Touch a face to replace.
5 Touch the best image from the 5 faces that were captured.
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 to replace the rest faces of the photo.
• The  icon will appear on the image that the camera recommends.
6 Touch  to save the photo.
• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
• The resolution is set to 5.9M or smaller. 
						

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Capturing panoramic photos
Capture a 2D or 3D panoramic photo. Captured 3D panoramic photos can 
be viewed only on a 3D TV or 3D monitor.
1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama.
2 Press [m] → 1 → Panorama → Live Panorama or 3D.
3 Press [m] to return to Shooting mode.
4 Press and hold [Shutter] to start shooting.
5 With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the 
direction you selected.
• In 3D Panorama mode, you can capture a scene only in horizontal 
directions.
• An arrow toward the direction of motion is displayed, and the entire 
shooting image is displayed in the preview box.
• When the scenes are aligned, the camera captures the next photo 
automatically.
6 When you are finished, release [Shutter].
• The camera will automatically save the shots into one photo.
• If you release [Shutter] while shooting, the panoramic shooting 
stops and photos that have been captured are saved. 
						

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• The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured.
• In Panorama mode, some shooting options are not available.
• The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting composition or the 
subject's movement.
• In Panorama mode, your camera may not capture the entire last scene if you 
stop moving the camera to improve the photo quality. To capture the entire 
scene, move your camera slightly beyond the point where you want the 
scene to end.
• In 3D Panorama mode, your camera may not capture the very beginning or 
end of a scene due to the nature of the 3D effect. To capture the entire scene, 
move slightly beyond the beginning and end points you want to capture.
• Photos captured with the 3D function are saved in JPEG (2D) and MPO (3D) 
formats. On your camera's display, you can view only JPEG files.
• To view 3D files, connect your camera to a 3D TV or 3D monitor with an 
optional HDMI cable. While viewing, wear proper 3D glasses. 
• Capturing photos in 3D Panorama mode may result in a less pronounced 3D 
effect than those captured with a 3D lens. To increase the 3D effect, attach 
the optional 3D lens and use 3D mode. (p. 69)
• For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the following:
 -moving the camera too quickly or too slowly
 -moving the camera too little to capture the next image
 -moving the camera at irregular speeds
 -shaking the camera
 -shooting in dark places
 -capturing moving subjects nearby
 -shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing
• Photos taken are automatically saved, and shooting is stopped under the 
following conditions:
 -if you change the shooting direction while shooting
 -if you move the camera too rapidly
 -if you don't move the camera 
						

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Recording a video
In Shooting mode, you can record Full HD videos (1920X1080) by pressing 
 (Video recording). The camera lets you record a video up to 29 minutes 
and 59 seconds in length at 60, 30, 24, or 15 fps, and saves the files in  
MP4 (H.264) format. 60 fps is available only with 1920X1080 and 1280X720 
and 24 fps is available only with 1920X810. 15 fps is available only 
with some Smart Filter options. The sound is recorded via the camera's 
microphone.
You can set the exposure by adjusting the aperture value and shutter 
speed for the mode you selected. When you use a lens that does not have 
an AF/MF switch while recording a video, press [F] to deactivate or 
activate the AF function. When you use the lens that has an AF/MF switch, 
the AF function works according to the switch’s setting.
Select Fader to fade in or out a scene. You can also select Voice, Wind Cut, 
or other options to set recording options. (p. 106)
1 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, i, or s.
• This feature may not work in some modes.
2 Set the desired options.
3 Press  (Video recording) to start recording.
4 Press  (Video recording) again to stop.
• H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is the latest video coding format established 
in 2003 collaboratively by ISO-IEC and ITU-T. Since this format uses a high 
compression rate, more data can be saved in less memory space.
• If you have the image stabilizer option on when shooting a movie, the 
camera may record the image stabilizer sound.
• The zoom sound or other lens sounds may be recorded if you adjust the lens 
while recording a video.
• When using an optional video lens, the autofocus noise is not recorded.
• If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie, the recording will be 
interrupted. Do not change the lens while recording.
• If you attach an external microphone while recording a movie, sound will not 
be recorded through the external microphone. (The previous settings are 
maintained.) If you remove the external microphone while recording a movie, 
sound will not be recorded. Turn off the camera before attaching or removing 
the external microphone.  
						

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• If you change the shooting angle of the camera suddenly while shooting a 
movie, the camera may not be able to record images accurately. Use a tripod 
to minimize camera shake.
• The camera supports only the Multi AF function when recording a video. You 
cannot use any other focus area setting functions, such as Face Detection AF.
• When the size of a movie file exceeds 4 GB, the camera automatically stops 
recording even if the maximum recording time (29 minutes and 59 seconds) 
has not been reached.
• If you use a slow writing memory card, the recording of your movie can 
be interrupted because the card cannot process data at the rate the video 
is being shot. If this occurs, replace the card with a faster memory card or 
reduce the video size (for example, from 1280X720 to 640X480).
• When formatting a memory card, always format using the camera. If you 
format on another camera or a PC, you can lose files on the card or cause a 
change in the capacity of the card.
• When you press the video recording button, Z turns off.
• While recording a video in the same ISO sensitivity, the screen may be darker 
than taking a photo. Adjust the ISO sensitivity.
• When you record a video in P, A, or S mode, ISO is automatically set to Auto .
3D mode
You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens.
SAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 [T6] 2D/3D lens (example)
Set the 2D/3D switch on the lens to 3D, and then capture a photo or video 
1.5-5 m away from the subject.