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 color similar to the background are difficult to 
focus. Select an appropriate focusing mode for such instances.
If your lens has an AF/MF switch, you must set the switch according to 
the selected mode. Set the switch to AF when you select Single AF or 
Continuous AF. Set the switch to MF when you select Manual Focus.
When your lens has no AF/MF switch, press [ F] to select a desired AF 
mode.
To set the auto 
focus mode, In Shooting mode, press [F] → an option.
• You can also set the option by pressing [m] → 1 → AF Mode →  
an option in Shooting mode.
• The available options may differ depending on the lens in use. 
						

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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 scene. 
						

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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, AF Area, and Link AE to AF 
Point options. 
						

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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 [m] → 1 → AF Area →  
an option.
• Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.
• When the AF/MF switch is set to MF, you cannot change the AF area from the 
shooting menu.
• When you use the Face Detection AF option, the camera focuses on the area 
with the white frame automatically.
• Depending on the Picture Wizard options, Face Detection may not be 
effective.
• When you set manual focus, Face Detection may not be available.
• Face Detection may not be effective when:
 -the subject is far from the camera
 -it is too bright or too dark
 -the subject is not facing the camera
 -the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask
 -the subject’s facial expression changes drastically
 -the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable
Selection AF
You can set the focus on an area you want. Apply an out-of-focus effect to 
make the subject more distinguishable.
The focus on the photo below was repositioned and resized so that it fits 
the subject’s face. 
To resize or move the focus area, in Shooting mode, press [o]. Use the 
navigation button to move the focus area. Scroll the jog dial to resize the focus 
area.
AF area 
						

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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 
group of people.
When you press [ Shutter] halfway, the camera focuses on faces as shown 
in the photo below. In cases of shooting a group of people, the camera 
displays the focus on the nearest person’s face in white and the rest of the 
people’s faces in gray. 
						

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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 → Touch AF →  
an option.
Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.
Touch AF
Touch AF allows you to focus on the subject that you touch on the screen.
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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 
 -the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds 
 -the camera shakes excessively
• When tracking fails, the feature will be reset.
• If the camera fails to track the subject, the focus area will be reset.
• If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to red and the focus 
will be reset. 
						

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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 Assist →  
an option.
* Default
Option Description
OffDo not use the MF Assist function.
Enlarge x5*
The focus area is magnified by 5 times when you rotate the 
focus ring.
* Default
Option Description
Enlarge x8
The focus area is magnified by 8 times when you rotate the 
focus ring.
Focus Peaking
In the manul focus mode, the color you selected appears on the focused 
subject to help you focus while rotating the focus ring.
To set Focus 
Peaking options, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Focus Peaking → 
an option.
* Default
Option Description
LevelSet a sensitivity for detecting the focused subject.  
(Off , High, Normal*, Low )
ColorSet a color to appear on the focused subject.  
(White*, Red, Green )
Focus assist 
						

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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 to ON to use the OIS 
function.
To set OIS options, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → OIS (Anti-Shake) 
→ an option.
* Default
Icon Description
Off: The OIS function is off. (This option may not be available with 
some lenses.)
Mode 1*: The OIS function is applied only when you press 
[Shutter] in full or half.
Mode 2: The OIS function is on.
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Without OIS correction With OIS correction
• OIS may not function properly when: 
 -you move your camera to follow a moving subject 
 -there is too much camera shake 
 -the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you select  Night in  
s mode) 
 -the battery is low
 -you capture a close-up shot
• If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred by 
the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when you use a 
tripod.
• If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs, turn off 
the camera, and then turn it on again.
• Use the OIS function only when needed because the function consumes 
more battery power.
• To set an OIS option on the menu, set the OIS switch on your lens to  ON.
• This option may not be available with some lenses.
• Off may not be available with some lenses.