Samsung Nx1 User Manual

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To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration until 
you hear the click.
You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked.
NX 50-150mm F2.8 S ED OIS lens (example)
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No. Description
1Focus ring (p. 106)
2Lens hood mount index
3i-Function button (p. 48)
4AF/MF switch
5Custom Focus Range Limiter switch
6OIS switch 

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No. Description
7Zoom ring
8Tripod ring
9Lens mount index
10Lens contacts*
11Tripod ring locking dial
12Tripod collar connection
13Tripod connection
14Tripod mount collar lock dial
*  Avoid contact with or prevent damage to the lens contacts.
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function
You can adjust the focus quickly and precisely by setting the range for the 
focus distance.
1 Set the Custom Focus Range Limiter switch to SET.
2 Set a focus range.
Current focus distance
Maximum...

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Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify.
SAMSUNG 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example)
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No. Description
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Aperture value
A range of supported aperture values. For example, 1:3.5–6.3 means 
the aperture range is 3.5 to 6.3.
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Focal length
The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point (in 
millimeters). This figure is expressed in a range: the minimum focal 
length to the maximum focal length of the lens.
Longer focal lengths result in...

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Accessories
You can use an external flash that can help you capture better photos.
You can use the vertical grip to conveniently capture photos in portrait 
orientation. Also, the external battery capability provides more shooting 
time.
You can use the battery charger to charge the battery.
• The illustrations may differ from the actual items.
• You can purchase Samsung-approved accessories at a retailer or a Samsung 
service center. Samsung is not responsible for damage caused by using...

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No. Description
1 Flash head angles
2 Flash screen
3 Flash buttons
4 Power switch
5 Correct exposure indicator
6 Manual firing button/Flash-ready indicator
7 Light sensor for wireless remote flash
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No. Description
1 USB port
2 Battery chamber cover 

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3 Rotate the hot-shoe fastening dial as shown in the illustration 
to lock the flash into place.
4 Slide the power switch towards ON to turn on the flash.
• You can capture a photo with a flash that is not fully charged, but it is 
recommended to use a fully charged flash.
• The available options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
• There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the 
flash fires a second time.
• For more details about optional...

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Vertical grip layout
ED-VGNX01 (example) (optional)
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No. Description
1 Mounting screw
2 Contact cover recess (for the camera body)
3 Battery compartment locking lever
4 Camera guide pin
5 Electrical connection cover
6 Command dial 2
7 AF start button
8 Vertical grip locking dial
9 Shutter button
10Command dial 1
11AEL button
12Vertical grip locking switch
13EV button
14Eyelet for camera strap
15Tripod mount 

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3 Insert the battery compartment into the vertical grip and 
then close the battery chamber locking lever as shown in the 
illustration.
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Attaching to the camera
1 Open the electrical connection cover.
Inserting the battery
1 Flip down the battery compartment locking lever and turn 
it as shown in the illustration, and then remove the battery 
compartment.
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2 Insert a battery into the battery compartment.
• Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing up as...

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2 Align the electrical contacts, the mounting screw, and the 
camera guide pin with the bottom of the camera.
3 Lock the vertical grip in place by turning the vertical grip 
locking dial to LOCK.
Before attaching the camera to the vertical grip, turn the camera off. The camera 
may not operate properly if you attach it while it is turned on.
• Do not expose the device to water.
• Avoid removing or changing the device in dusty areas.
• This product is not water or dust proof....

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Battery charger
ED-BC4NX03 (example) (optional)
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Status lamp
• Red light on: Charging
• Green light on : Fully charged
• Orange light blinking or on/lamp off : Error
Charging the battery
1 Insert battery. ()
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charger. ()
3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter or 
the USB port of your computer. (
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Use the USB cable and the power adapter that are included in your camera‘s 
product box.