Samsung Nx1 User Manual

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Shooting modes
Two simple shooting modes—Auto and Smart mode—help you capture 
photos with numerous automatic settings. Additional modes allow for 
greater customization of settings.
Do not rotate the mode dial if the mode dial lock button is pressed. Doing so 
may damage the camera.
Icon Description
tAuto mode (p. 70)
PProgram mode (p. 72)
AAperture Priority mode (p. 74)
SShutter Priority mode (p. 75)
MManual mode (p. 76)
TCustom1 mode (p. 77) 
UCustom2 mode (p. 77)
sSmart mode (p. 79)
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3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
• The camera selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears on 
the screen.
Recognizable scenes
Icon Description
Landscapes
Scenes with bright white backgrounds
Landscapes at night
Portraits at night
Landscapes with backlighting
Portraits with backlighting
Portraits
Close-up photos of objects
Close-up photos of text
Icon Description
Sunsets
Indoors, dark
Partially lit
Close-up with spot lighting
Portraits with spot lighting
Blue skies...

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P Program mode
The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture value so that 
an optimal exposure value can be achieved.
This mode is useful when you want to capture shots of constant exposure 
while being able to adjust other settings.
1 Rotate the mode dial to P.
2 Set the desired options.
3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to 
capture the photo. 

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Program Shift
The Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture 
value while the camera maintains the same exposure. When you scroll 
command dial 1 or command dial 2 to the left, the shutter speed decreases 
and the aperture value increases. When you scroll command dial 1 or 
command dial 2 to the right, the shutter speed increases and the aperture 
value decreases.
Direction Adjustable item
Shutter speed decreases and aperture value increases....

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A Aperture Priority mode
In Aperture Priority mode, the camera automatically calculates shutter 
speed according to the aperture value you choose.
You can adjust the depth of field (DOF) by changing the aperture value. 
This mode is useful for taking portraits, flowers, or landscape shots.
Large Depth of FieldSmall Depth of Field
1 Rotate the mode dial to A.
2 Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to adjust the 
aperture value.
• You can also set other functions and set...

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S Shutter Priority mode
In Shutter Priority mode, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture 
value according to the shutter speed you choose. This mode is useful for 
capturing photos of fast-moving subjects or for creating tracer effects in a 
photo.
For example, set the shutter speed to over 1/500 s to freeze the subject. To 
make the subject appear blurred set the shutter speed to below 1/30 s.
Slow shutter speedFast shutter speed
1 Rotate the mode dial to S.
2 Scroll...

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M Manual mode
Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value 
manually. In this mode, you can fully control the exposure of your photos.
This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments, such as a studio, 
or when it is necessary to fine-tune camera settings. The Manual mode is 
also recommended for shooting night scenes or fireworks.
1 Rotate the mode dial to M.
2 Scroll command dials 1 and 2 to adjust the shutter speed and 
aperture value,...

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T U Custom mode
Custom mode lets you create your own shooting modes by customizing 
options and saving them. Save frequently used option settings as a named 
Custom Mode, and then use it as your own shooting mode customized for 
the shooting environment. Use custom mode when you capture photos 
in various environments, you have preferred shooting settings, or you 
frequently use preset options in certain conditions.
Saving custom modes
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M,...

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Downloading custom modes
You can download various shooting settings (film) to a smart phone and 
share them with the camera.
1 Connect the camera and a smart phone via Bluetooth.
2 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager.
3 Select Pro Suggest Market.
4 Download a desired film.
• Downloaded films are saved to the camera as custom modes.
• The custom mode saved on the camera is automatically shared to a smart 
phone when the camera and a smart phone are connected.
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s Smart mode
In Smart mode, you can capture photos with preset parameters when 
shooting specific scenes, conditions, or effects.
1 Rotate the mode dial to s.
2 Select a scene.
Drag to navigate options.
Switch to the grid view.Beauty Face
Switch to the list view.
Option Description
Beauty FaceCapture a portrait with options to hide facial 
imperfections.
LandscapeCapture still-life scenes and landscapes.
Action FreezeCapture subjects moving at high speed.
Rich TonesCapture a...