Samsung Nx1 User Manual

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OptionDescription
NightCapture a photo with less blurring and visual noise.
FireworksCapture scenes with fireworks.
Light TraceCapture scenes with the light trailing in low-light 
conditions.
Some options are not available when you use the viewfinder.
3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [ Shutter] to 
capture. 
						

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4 When you are finished, release [Shutter].
• The camera will automatically save the shots into one photo.
• If you release [Shutter] while shooting, the panoramic shooting 
stops and photos that have been captured are saved.
• The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured.
• In Panorama mode, some shooting options are not available.
• The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting composition or the 
subject’s movement.
• In Panorama mode, if you stop moving the camera when the end of the scene 
appears in the camera’s screen or viewfinder, the camera may not capture 
the entire scene, in order to improve the photo quality. To capture the entire 
scene, move your camera slightly beyond the point where you want the 
scene to end.
• For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the following:
 -moving the camera too quickly or too slowly
 -moving the camera too little to capture the next image
 -moving the camera at irregular speeds
 -shaking the camera
 -shooting in dark places
 -capturing moving subjects nearby
 -shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing
• Photos taken are automatically saved, and shooting is stopped under the 
following conditions:
 -If you change the shooting direction while shooting.
 -If you move the camera too rapidly.
 -If you do not move the camera.
Capturing panoramic photos
In Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single 
photo. Panorama mode captures and combines a series of photos to create 
a panoramic image.
1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select  Panorama.
2 Press and hold [Shutter] to start shooting.
3 With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the 
direction you selected.
• An arrow pointing in the direction of motion is displayed, and the 
entire shooting image is displayed in the preview box.
• When the scenes are aligned, the camera captures the next photo 
automatically. 
						

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Using the Samsung Auto Shot mode
In Samsung Auto Shot, you can capture action photos, such as someone 
hitting a baseball, a jumpshot, or when the subject passes a preset point.
1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Samsung Auto 
Shot.
2 Touch , , or , and then select  Baseball, Jump Shot , or 
Trap Shot.
3 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
• The camera takes photos continuously when it detects the subject's 
movement.
• Press [m] to stop capturing.
• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
• In dark environments, the camera may not capture the movements of 
subjects properly.
• You can only select a 3:2 photo size.
When Jump Shot is selected
Focus on the subject and start capturing. The camera automatically takes 
the photo when it detects the jumping subject at its highest point. You can 
also select and focus on an area that you touch on the screen.
• The camera may take the photo using the person jumping highest as a 
reference when many people are jumping.
• The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions:
 -The height of the subject is less than 50 % of the angle of view from the 
vertical reference.
 -The jumping action is not sufficiently distinct to be recognized by the 
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When Trap Shot is selected
The camera takes photos continuously when it detects the subject moving 
in the direction of the arrow at the line that you set.
To position the vertical line on the screen, drag the arrow icon on the 
vertical line to the desired point, and scroll command dial 1 or 2, or rotate 
the navigation button.
You can also touch the area on the screen where the subject is expected to 
pass through or manually adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring after 
half-pressing [Shutter].
• When you select Trap Shot, the Direct Manual Focus (DMF) function is 
automatically set.
• When you select Trap Shot, the AF mode is set to Single AF and the AF area is 
set to Selection AF.
• The area where the subject is expected to pass through must be in focus. 
• You cannot drag the line into the opaque area of the screen.
• Subjects that are moving in the same direction may not be detected properly 
depending on the angle of view or the size of the subjects.
• The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions:
 -When the size of the subject is too small.
 -When the subject is moving quickly.
 -When there are moving objects in the background.
 -When you take photos in dark, indoor areas, such as an indoors sports 
complex.
When Baseball is selected
The camera automatically takes the photo when it detects a ball at the 
estimated hitting point that you set.
To position the vertical line on the hitting point, drag the vertical line on 
the screen, scroll command dial 1 or 2, or rotate the navigation button.
To change the location of the batter and the ball, tap and drag the vertical 
line to the batter‘s location facing the pitcher. You cannot drag the line into 
the opaque area on the screen.
• The camera may not take the photo properly under the following conditions:
 -When shooting outside of a ± 20° angle of view from a batter‘s side (in the 
direction of a ball’s path).
 -When the estimated hitting point is outside of the selectable area.
 -If there is a net or fence between you and the subject.
• The camera may take a photo even when it does not detect a ball, such as 
when the subject is backlit, when you take photos indoors, or when you take 
photos without using a tripod. 
						

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Recording a video
In Shooting mode, you can record UHD videos (up to 4096X2160) by 
pressing 
 (Video recording). (p. 205) The camera saves video in HEVC 
format. To view HEVC files, you must have a device or program with HEVC 
codecs installed. Sound is recorded via the camera’s microphone. (If you 
attach an external microphone, the sound will be recorded via the external 
microphone.) You can set the mic level by touching 
7 when recording a 
video.
You can set the exposure by adjusting the aperture value and shutter 
speed for the mode you selected. When you use a lens that does not have 
an AF/MF switch while recording a video, press [ F] to select a desired 
AF mode. If the lens has an AF/MF switch, set the switch according to the 
selected focus mode. Set the switch to AF when you select Single AF or 
Continuous AF. Set the switch to MF when you select Manual Focus.
Press the AF start button to switch between AF and MF and press [f] to 
switch between Single AF and Continuous AF while recording a video. 
Press the AEL button to use the focus lock function (when the AFL function 
is assigned to the AEL button).
Select Fader to fade a scene in or out. You can also select Voice, Wind Cut, 
or other options. (p. 136)
While recording a video, touch 
 to select a touch AF option. If you select 
Touch AF, you can hold the camera‘s focus on a subject by touching the 
subject on the screen. If you select  Tracking AF, the focus tracks and 
automatically focuses on your subject, even when the subject is moving or 
when you change the picture composition.
1 Set the desired options.
• If [ e/h/e] is set to Movie STBY , press [e/h/e] to enter the Video 
recording standby mode.
2 Press  (Video recording) to start recording.
• Video recording may not be supported depending on the selected 
shooting options.
3 Press  (Video recording) again to stop.
• High-efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) is the latest video encoding format 
established in 2013 collaboratively by ISO-IEC and ITU-T. Because this format 
uses a high compression rate, more data can be saved in less memory space. 
Depending on your computer‘s specifications and interface, files may not 
play at full resolution due to the high compression rate on some computers. 
To view the file in HEVC format, you need a device or program that installed 
HEVC codecs.
• If you have the image stabilizer option on when shooting a movie, the 
camera may record the sound of the image stabilizer working.
• When recording a video, the camera may record the sounds of the zoom or 
other lens adjustments.
• When using an optional video lens, the autofocus noise is not recorded.
• If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie, the recording will be 
interrupted. Do not change the lens while recording.
• If you attach an external microphone while recording, sound will be recorded 
via the external microphone. If you remove the external microphone while 
recording, sound will be recorded via the camera‘s microphone.
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• Audio recorded via an external microphone may differ in tone and quality 
from audio recorded with the camera‘s microphone.
• If you change the shooting angle of the camera suddenly while shooting a 
movie, the camera may not be able to record images accurately. Use a tripod 
to minimize camera shake.
• When formatting a memory card, always format using the camera. When 
you format a memory card with a capacity of 32 GB or less on the camera, 
the file system is changed to FAT32. When you format a memory card with a 
capacity of 64 GB or more, the file system is changed to exFAT. If you format 
on another camera or a PC, you can lose files on the card or cause a change in 
the capacity of the card.
• When using a memory card formatted as FAT32, the camera will automatically 
stop recording when the size of a video exceeds 4 GB, even if the maximum 
recording time (29 minutes and 59 seconds) has not been reached. Using 
a memory card formatted as exFAT allows you to record a video for the 
maximum recording time (29 minutes and 59 seconds), regardless of the 
video‘s file size.
• If you use a slow writing memory card, the recording of your movie can 
be interrupted because the card cannot process data at the rate the video 
is being shot. If this occurs, replace the card with a faster memory card or 
reduce the video size (for example, from 1280X720 to 640X480).
• When recording a UHD video, we recommend you use a memory card with a 
write speed greater than 30 MB/sec.
• When you press the video recording button, intelli-zoom turns off.
• Videos can be darker than photos recorded at the same ISO sensitivity. If the 
videos appear darker, adjust the ISO sensitivity.
• When you record a video in  P, A, or S mode, ISO is automatically set to  Auto.
• Touching the screen to select a focus area while recording with Continuous 
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3D mode
You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens.
SAMSUNG 45mm F1.8 [T6] 2D/3D lens (example)
Set the 2D/3D switch on the lens to 3D, and then capture a photo or video 
5 to 16.25 ft. (1.5–5 m) away from the subject.
• 3D mode is always on, regardless of the mode dial of the camera.
• To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options 
automatically depending on shooting conditions in 3D mode, press 
[m] 

: b 
: 3D Auto Mode 
: On.
• Available shooting options differ compared to other shooting modes.
• You can select either 5.9M (3232X1824) or 2.1M (1920X1080) photo size.
• The video resolution is set to 1920X1080.
• Videos recorded in 3D may be dark or playback may be jittery.
• Shooting in low temperatures may result in color distortion in images and 
may consume more battery power.
• You may not be able to shoot properly in conditions below 8.5 LV/900 lux. For 
best results, capture photos in places with sufficient light.
• When you photograph objects that  contain polarizing material, such as 
a display, sunglasses, or a polarizing filter, or use polarizing material with 
your lens, the images may appear dark or the 3D effect may not be applied 
properly.
• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
• If you rotate or tilt the camera vertically while shooting, the 3D effect may not 
be applied properly. Capture images with the camera in the normal position.
• If you shoot in fluorescent lighting or capture images displayed by projectors 
or TVs, the images may appear black due to the flicker effect.
• In 3D mode, the Enlarge x8 option of MF Assist  may not be available.
• The camera’s display shows 3D videos only in 2D.
• Photos captured with the 3D function are saved in JPEG (2D) and MPO (3D) 
formats. On your camera’s display, you can view only JPEG files.
• To view 3D files, connect your camera to a 3D TV or 3D monitor with an 
optional HDMI cable. While viewing, wear proper 3D glasses.
• You cannot use the flash in 3D mode. 
						

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FunctionAvailable in Shortcut
MF Assist (p. 106)P/A/S/M/s/t/3D*-
Focus Peaking (p. 108)P/A/S/M/s/t-
OIS (Anti-Shake)  
(p. 109)P/A/S/M/s*/t-
Drive (Single/
Continuous/Timer/
Bracketing) (p. 110)
P/A/S/M/s*/t*/3D*f
Interval Capture  
(p. 115)P/A/S/M-
Flash (p. 116)P*/A*/S*/M*/s*/t*f
Metering (p. 122)P/A/S/Mf /N
Link AE to AF Point  
(p. 124)P/A/S/M-
Dynamic Range  
(p. 125)P/A/S/M-
Exposure 
compensation (p. 126)P/A/S/M/s*/3Df
Exposure/Focus lock  
(p. 128)P/A/Sa
*  Some functions are limited in these modes.
Available functions by shooting mode
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2. 
You can press shortcut buttons to access selected functions as noted.
FunctionAvailable in Shortcut
Framing Mode  
(p. 126)P/A/S/M-
Photo Size (p. 89)P/A/S/M/s*/t*/3D*-
Quality (p. 90)P/A/S/M/s*/t*-
ISO (p. 91)P/A/S/Mf /I
OLED Color (p. 93)P/A/S/M/s/t/3D-
White Balance (p. 94)P/A/S/M/3Df/C
Picture Wizard (p. 96)P/A/S/M/3Df
Smart Filter (p. 97)P/A/S/M-
AF Mode (p. 98)P/A/S/M/s*/t/3D*f
AF Area (p. 101)P/A/S/M/s*f/F
Touch AF (p. 104)P/A/S/M/s*/t*/3D*- 
						

							Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode.  
You can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions. 
						

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Shooting FunctionsShooting Functions
Photo size
As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more 
pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. 
When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase. Select a low 
resolution for photos that will be displayed in a digital picture frame or 
uploaded to the web.
To set the size, In Shooting mode, press [m] 
: b 
: Photo Size 
:  
an option.
* Default
Icon Size Recommended for
(3:2) 6480X4320* Printing on A0 paper.
(3:2) 4560X3040 Printing on A2 paper.
(3:2) 3264X2176 Printing on A3 paper.
(3:2) 2112X1408 Printing on A5 paper.
(16:9) 6480X3648Printing on A0 paper or viewing on an 
HDTV.
(16:9) 4608X2592Printing on A2 paper or viewing on an 
HDTV.
(16:9) 3328X1872Printing on A4 paper or viewing on an 
HDTV.
(16:9) 2048X1152Printing on A5 paper or viewing on an 
HDTV.
(1:1) 4320X4320 Printing a square photo on A2 paper.
(1:1) 3088X3088 Printing a square photo on A3 paper.
(1:1) 2160X2160 Printing a square photo on A4 paper.
(1:1) 1408X1408 Printing a square photo on A5 paper.
Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.
Size and Resolution