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Shooting Functions
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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
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Shooting Functions
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Shooting FunctionsShooting Functions
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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Shooting Functions > Focus assist
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.
To set...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/97834/w64_nx1-user-manual-1509172262_d-107.png "Page 108
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Shooting Functions > Focus assist
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.
To set...")
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Shooting Functions > Focus assist
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 )](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/97834/w64_nx1-user-manual-1509172262_d-108.png "Page 109
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Shooting Functions > Focus assist
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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Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)
Single
Capture one photo whenever you press [Shutter]. Recommended for
general conditions.
To set the shooting
method, Rotate the drive dial to H.
Continuous
Continuously capture photos while you are pressing [Shutter]. If you
selected Continuous High , you can capture up to 8, 10, 12, or 15 photos
per second.
To set the shooting
method, Rotate the drive dial to i (Continuous Normal) or
W (Continuous High).
• To set the shooting speed, rotate the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/97834/w64_nx1-user-manual-1509172262_d-111.png "Page 112
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Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)
Single
Capture one photo whenever you press [Shutter]. Recommended for
general conditions.
To set the shooting
method, Rotate the drive dial to H.
Continuous
Continuously capture photos while you are pressing [Shutter]. If you
selected Continuous High , you can capture up to 8, 10, 12, or 15 photos
per second.
To set the shooting
method, Rotate the drive dial to i (Continuous Normal) or
W (Continuous High).
• To set the shooting speed, rotate the...")
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Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)
Timer
Capture a photo after a specified time. You can also set the shooting
interval, number of shots, and shooting time.
To set the shooting
method, Rotate the drive dial to K.
• Press [Shutter] to stop capturing.
• To set the timer details, rotate the drive dial to K, and then press [m]
:b : Drive Settings : Timer : set the shooting interval, number of
shots, and shooting time.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)
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Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)
Timer
Capture a photo after a specified time. You can also set the shooting
interval, number of shots, and shooting time.
To set the shooting
method, Rotate the drive dial to K.
• Press [Shutter] to stop capturing.
• To set the timer details, rotate the drive dial to K, and then press [m]
:b : Drive Settings : Timer : set the shooting interval, number of
shots, and shooting time.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)
When you press [ Shutter],...")
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Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)
When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos:
the original and two more with different White Balance settings. The
original photo is captured when you press [Shutter]. The other two are
automatically adjusted according to the White Balance you have set. You
can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu.
To set the shooting
method, Rotate the drive dial to L, and then press [m] : b...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/97834/w64_nx1-user-manual-1509172262_d-113.png "Page 114
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Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)
When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos:
the original and two more with different White Balance settings. The
original photo is captured when you press [Shutter]. The other two are
automatically adjusted according to the White Balance you have set. You
can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu.
To set the shooting
method, Rotate the drive dial to L, and then press [m] : b...")
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Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)
Depth Bracketing
When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos,
each with a different depth of field by adjusting the aperture value. Use
a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos
continuously. You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu.
To set the shooting
method, Rotate the drive dial to L, and then press [m] → b →
Drive Settings
→ Bracket → Depth Bracket.
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Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method)
Depth Bracketing
When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos,
each with a different depth of field by adjusting the aperture value. Use
a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos
continuously. You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu.
To set the shooting
method, Rotate the drive dial to L, and then press [m] → b →
Drive Settings
→ Bracket → Depth Bracket.
This feature is available...")
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Shooting Functions
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Set the shooting interval, the number of shots, and shooting start time.
Use this function to capture photos at regular intervals during an event,
such as a lunar eclipse or a sunrise.
To capture an
interval shot,
In Shooting mode, press [m] : b : Interval Capture :
set a shooting interval, the number of shots, and shooting start
time
: Start Interval Capture : wait for shooting to begin at
the time you set. (If you did not...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/97834/w64_nx1-user-manual-1509172262_d-115.png "Page 116
Shooting Functions
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Set the shooting interval, the number of shots, and shooting start time.
Use this function to capture photos at regular intervals during an event,
such as a lunar eclipse or a sunrise.
To capture an
interval shot,
In Shooting mode, press [m] : b : Interval Capture :
set a shooting interval, the number of shots, and shooting start
time
: Start Interval Capture : wait for shooting to begin at
the time you set. (If you did not...")
Shooting Functions 11 011 0 Shooting FunctionsShooting Functions You can set the shooting method, such as Continuous, Timer, or Bracketing. Select Single to capture one photo at a time. Select Continuous Normal or Continuous High to shoot fast moving subjects. Select AE Bracket, WB Bracket, P Wiz Bracket, or Depth Bracket to adjust exposure, White Balance, apply picture Wizard effects, or capture photos with different depths of field. You can also select Timer to capture a photo automatically after a specified time. Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions. Rotate the drive dial to select a shooting method. When Continuous High is selected (example) Icon Description HSingle (p. 111) iContinuous Normal (p. 111) WContinuous High (p. 111) KTimer (p. 112) LBracketing (p. 112) Do not rotate the drive dial beyond the permitted limits. Doing so may damage the camera. Drive (shooting method)
111 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Single Capture one photo whenever you press [Shutter]. Recommended for general conditions. To set the shooting method, Rotate the drive dial to H. Continuous Continuously capture photos while you are pressing [Shutter]. If you selected Continuous High , you can capture up to 8, 10, 12, or 15 photos per second. To set the shooting method, Rotate the drive dial to i (Continuous Normal) or W (Continuous High). • To set the shooting speed, rotate the drive dial to W, and then press [m] : b : Drive Settings : Continuous High : set the shooting speed. • The noise reduction function is not available when Continuous High is selected. • The Tracking AF function is available with this option. • You can select up to ISO 25600 when using Continuous Normal , or up to ISO 6400 when using Continuous High . • When you continuously capture photos, for best results set the shutter speed at 1/250 s or higher. If you set the shooting speed at 15 fps in Continuous High, set the shutter speed at 1/500 s or higher.
11 2 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Timer Capture a photo after a specified time. You can also set the shooting interval, number of shots, and shooting time. To set the shooting method, Rotate the drive dial to K. • Press [Shutter] to stop capturing. • To set the timer details, rotate the drive dial to K, and then press [m] :b : Drive Settings : Timer : set the shooting interval, number of shots, and shooting time. Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket) When you press [ Shutter], the camera captures 5 consecutive photos: the original and four more with different exposure settings. Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures five photos continuously. You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu. To set the shooting method, Rotate the drive dial to L, and then press [m] : b : Drive Settings : Bracket : AE Bracket. Darker Original Brighter
11 3 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket) When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos: the original and two more with different White Balance settings. The original photo is captured when you press [Shutter]. The other two are automatically adjusted according to the White Balance you have set. You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu. To set the shooting method, Rotate the drive dial to L, and then press [m] : b : Drive Settings : Bracket : WB Bracket. MG-2 Original MG+2 This option cannot be used with the RAW file format. Selecting this option will change the photo quality from RAW to JPEG. Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket) When you press [ Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos, each with a different Picture Wizard setting. The camera captures a photo and applies the three Picture Wizard options you have set to the image captured. You can select three different settings in the Bracket Settings menu. To set the shooting method, Rotate the drive dial to L, and then press [m] : b : Drive Settings : Bracket : P Wiz Bracket. Vivid Standard Retro This option cannot be used with the RAW file format. Selecting this option will change the photo quality from RAW to JPEG.
11 4 Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Depth Bracketing When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos, each with a different depth of field by adjusting the aperture value. Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos continuously. You can adjust the settings in the Bracket Settings menu. To set the shooting method, Rotate the drive dial to L, and then press [m] → b → Drive Settings → Bracket → Depth Bracket. This feature is available only in Program or Aperture priority mode. Bracketing settings You can set up the options for each bracket function. To set a bracketing option, In Shooting mode, press [m] → b → Drive Settings → Bracket → scroll to an option, and then press [e] (right) → set up the options for each bracketing. * Default Option Description AE Bracket Set the exposure interval. (-/+ 0.3 EV*, -/+ 0.7 EV, -/+ 1.0 EV, -/+ 1.3 EV, -/+ 1.7 EV, -/+ 2.0 EV, -/+ 2.3 EV, -/+ 2.7 EV, -/+ 3.0 EV) WB Bracket Adjust the White Balance interval range of the 3 bracketed photos. (AB -/+1, AB -/+2, AB -/+3*, MG -/+1, MG -/+2, MG -/+3) For example, AB -/+3 adjusts the Amber value plus or minus three steps. MG -/+3 adjusts the Magenta value the same amount. P Wiz BracketSelect the 3 Picture Wizard settings the camera will use to capture the 3 bracketed photos. Depth Bracket Set the depth interval. Use command dials 1 or 2 or the navigation button to select an option. You can also drag the slider or touch the arrows to select an option. (-/+ 0.3, -/+ 0.7, -/+ 1.0*, -/+ 1.3, -/+ 1.7, -/+ 2.0, -/+ 2.3, -/+ 2.7, -/+ 3.0)
Shooting Functions 11 511 5 Shooting FunctionsShooting Functions Set the shooting interval, the number of shots, and shooting start time. Use this function to capture photos at regular intervals during an event, such as a lunar eclipse or a sunrise. To capture an interval shot, In Shooting mode, press [m] : b : Interval Capture : set a shooting interval, the number of shots, and shooting start time : Start Interval Capture : wait for shooting to begin at the time you set. (If you did not set a shooting start time, press [Shutter] to capture the photo.) • To save interval shots as a video, select Time Lapse : On. The camera records a UHD video up to 60 seconds long at a rate of 10 fps. When using the Time Lapse function, you can set the count to less than 600 shots. • If you set the interval count to more than 600 shots or there is not enough space on the memory card after the Time Lapse function has been set, the interval count will change automatically to allow you to use the Time Lapse function. • If you set the interval time to 1 second and set the Time Lapse function, the interval time will change to 2 seconds. • Touch to pause while capturing photos. • Touch to resume. • Touch or press [m] to stop capturing. • Use a shutter release cable with a tripod to minimize camera movement when capturing interval shots. • Connect the power cable if the shooting interval is long or the number of shots to be taken is high. • If the shooting interval is set to between one minute and 10 minutes, the camera will enter Display save mode after it starts to capture a photo. If a shooting interval exceeds 10 minutes, the camera will enter Power save mode and turn on and capture a photo automatically at the next interval. Press [Shutter] to cancel Power save mode. • If the battery or memory card is removed while capturing photos, shooting will stop. Before removing the battery or memory card, interval shooting must be paused and the camera must be turned off. Interval Capture
Shooting Functions 11 611 6 Shooting FunctionsShooting Functions In order to capture a realistic photo of a subject, the amount of light should be constant. When the light source varies, you can use a flash and supply a constant amount of light. Select appropriate settings according to a light source and a subject. To set flash options, In Shooting mode, press [m] : b : Flash : an option. Icon Description Off: The flash is off. Smart Flash : The camera automatically adjusts the brightness of the flash according to the amount of light in the surrounding environment. Auto : The flash automatically fires in dark locations. Auto Red-eye : The flash automatically fires and reduces red-eye. Fill in: The flash fires whenever you capture a photo. (Brightness is automatically adjusted.) Fill-in Red: The flash fires whenever you capture a photo and reduces red-eye. 1st Curtain: The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens. The camera captures a photo of a subject earlier in an action sequence clearly. Ball moving direction Icon Description 2nd Curtain: The flash fires just before the shutter closes. The camera captures a photo of a subject later in an action sequence clearly. Ball moving direction Hi-speed: If the shutter speed is faster than the camera’s sync speed (the quickest time taken to open and close the shutter), the flash will fire multiple times at high speed. The flash starts to fire while the shutter opens. This option can be set only when you attach a compatible, optional external flash. (SEF-580A) • The available options may differ depending on shooting conditions. • There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time. • If you select Off , the flash does not fire even when an external flash is attached. If you adjust the flash intensity manually, the flash will fire once without a pre-flash. Use only Samsung-approved flashes. Using incompatible flashes may damage your camera. Flash
11 7 Shooting Functions > Flash Reducing the red-eye effect If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in their eyes. To reduce the red-eye effect, select Auto Red-eye or Fill-in Red. Without red-eye reduction With red-eye reduction When the red-eye reduction function is used, there are two separate flashes. The subject should not move until after the second flash. If the subject is too far from the camera or moves after the first flash fires, red-eye may not be reduced. Using the built-in flash To open the built-in flash, press the flash pop-up button. The flash does not fire when the built-in flash is closed.
11 8 Shooting Functions > Flash Adjusting the flash intensity When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levels. To set the flash intensity, In Shooting mode, select [m] : b : Flash : an option : [D] : scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 or rotate the navigation button or press [ e/e] to adjust the flash intensity. MenuBack Set Reset Flash : Fill in • You can also drag the slider or touch / to adjust the intensity. • Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective when: -The subject is too close to the camera. -You set a high ISO sensitivity. -The exposure value is too big or too small. -It is too bright or too dark. • In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function. • If you attach an intensity-adjustable external flash to the camera, the intensity settings of the flash will be applied. • If the subject is too close when you use the flash, some light may be blocked, resulting in a dark photo. Ensure that the subject is within the recommended range, which varies by lens. • When a lens hood is attached, the light from the flash can be blocked by the hood. Remove the hood to use the flash.
11 9 Shooting Functions > Flash Flash settings Set the flash mode, exposure value, flash brightness, or multi flash when you attach an external flash to the camera. You can also set wireless sync to control the internal or external flash. The flash settings are supported only when you attach a compatible, optional external flash (SEF-580A). Setting external flash To set external flash,In Shooting mode, press [m] : b : External Flash Settings : an option. Option Description Flash Mode • A-TTL: In the A-TTL (Advanced Through The Lens) mode, the camera measures the light reflected by the subject through the lens. Then, it calculates the optimum exposure based on the exposure value and shutter speed. • Manual Flash: The flash emits the full amount of light or the flash intensity can be adjusted manually. • Multi Flash: When you press [ Shutter], the flash fires multiple times based on the number you have set. Flash EVSet the exposure of the flash when the flash mode is A-TTL . Flash OutputSet the brightness of the flash when the flash mode is Manual Flash. Multi Flash SettingsSet the count, brightness, or frequency of the flash when the flash mode is Multi Flash. If data can be exchanged between the camera and the flash, the settings for the external flash can be adjusted on the camera or the flash. Your previous options will be applied.