Samsung Nx1 User Manual

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Shooting Functions > AF mode
Active AF
While you are pressing [Shutter] halfway, the camera automatically 
detects the subject‘s movements and switches between Single AF and 
Continuous AF. It fixes the focus on the subject when the subject gets far 
from the camera (Single AF). It continues to focus automatically when 
the subject gets closer to the camera (Continuous AF). This mode is 
recommended for shooting subjects that are moving unpredictably.
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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 multiple 
subjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. 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] 
:b...

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Shooting Functions > AF area
Saving Selection AF position
You can set the camera to remember the most recent AF position used by 
Selection AF and Touch AF before turning the camera off.
To set this function, In Shooting mode, press [m] 
: b 
: Save Selection 
AF Position 

: an option.
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. This mode is recommended for...

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Shooting Functions > AF area
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 or on the face in the center 
of the screen in white and the rest of the people’s faces in gray.
Self-Portrait...

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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.
Select or focus on an area that you touch on the screen. Additionally, focus 
on the subject and capture a photo by...

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Shooting Functions > Touch AF
One touch shot
You can capture a photo with the touch of your finger. As you touch 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 irregularly.
 -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...

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Use various focus assist functions while focusing the camera automatically 
or manually. Manual focus assist functions are available only with lenses 
that support 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] 
: b 
: MF Assist 
:  
an option.
* Default
Option Description
OffDo not use the MF...

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DMF (Direct Manual Focus)
You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring after 
achieving focus by half-pressing [Shutter].
To set the DMF 
function, In Shooting mode, press [m] 
: b 
: DMF 
: an option.
Setting DMF responsiveness
Set the focus ring’s response when you use the DMF function. If you select 
High, slight rotations of the focus ring will adjust the focus. If you select 
Low, longer rotations of the focus ring will adjust the focus.
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Focus Peaking
In the manual 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] 
: b 
: 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 ) 

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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 locations or when shooting indoors. 
Under these conditions, the camera uses slower shutter speeds to increase 
the amount of light it takes in, which can result in a blurry photo. You can 
prevent this by using the OIS function.
If your lens has an OIS switch, you must set the switch to...