Samsung Nx 300 M Owners Manual

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Display icons
Capturing photos
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1. Shooting information
Icon Description
Shooting mode
Current date
Current time
GPS activated*
London Location information*
Memory card not inserted**
Auto exposure lock (p. 103)
Available number of photos
• : Fully charged
•  : Partially charged
• (Red): Empty (recharge 
the battery)
Icon Description
Auto focus frame
Spot metering area
Camera shake
Manual focus scale
Level gauge (p. 41)
Histogram (p. 150)
Focus
Shutter speed
Aperture value...

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2. Shooting options
Icon Description
Video size
AF mode (p. 80)
Metering (p. 97)
White Balance (p. 76)
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  
(p. 89)
White Balance micro adjustment
Fader (p. 105)
Multi Motion (p. 105)
Voice recording off (p. 106)
The icons displayed will change according to the 
mode you select or the options you set.
About the level gauge
The level gauge helps you align the camera with 
the horizontal and vertical lines on the display. 
If the level gauge is...

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In Playback mode
Viewing photos
London
Information
ModeF No
Shutter ISO
Metering
Flash
Focal Length
White Balance
EV
Photo Size Date  
Icon Description
Continuously captured file
Current file/The total number of files
Folder number - File number
File with location information
LondonLocation information
RAW file
Protected file
Print information added to file (p. 114)
3D file
mPlayback/Editing menu (Touch)
Editing photos (Touch)
Trimming a video (Touch)
Viewing image thumbnails...

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Changing the information displayed
Press [D] repeatedly to change the display type.
Mode Display type
Shooting
• Display shooting options at the right of the display, 
AutoShare, Touch AF, and basic shooting information 
(Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure 
value, ISO sensitivity, AEL).
• Display all information about shooting including 
histogram, date, and time. (p. 150)
• Hide information about shooting except basic shooting 
information.
• Basic...

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Lenses
You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your NX series 
camera. 
Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your needs 
and preferences.
Lens layout
SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens (example)
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No. Description
1 Lens mount index
2 Zoom ring
3 Focus ring (p. 88)
4 Lens hood mount index
5 Lens
6 i-Function button (p. 60)
7 AF/MF switch (p. 80)
8 Lens contacts
When not using the lens, attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to...

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SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens (example)
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No. Description
1 Lens mount index
2 Zoom lock switch
3 Lens
4 Focus ring (p. 88)
5 i-Function button (p. 60)
6 Zoom ring
7 Lens contacts
Locking or unlocking the lens
To lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away from the camera 
body and rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration. 

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To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustation until 
you hear the click.
You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked.
SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens (example)
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4 3
No. Description
1 i-Function button (p. 60)
2 Lens mount index
3 Focus ring (p. 88)
4 Lens
5 Lens contacts 

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Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify.
SAMSUNG 18-200 mm 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 maximum aperture value range from 3.5 to 6.3.
2 
Focal length
The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point (in 
millimeters). This figure is expressed in a range: minimum focal length 
to maximum focal length of the lens.
Longer focal lengths result...

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Accessories
You can use accessories including external flash and GPS module that can 
help you capture better and more convenient photos.
For more information about optional accessories, refer to the manual for 
each accessory.
• 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 
another manufacturer's accessories.
External flash layout
SEF8A...

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Connecting the external flash
1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera.
2 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe.
3 Lock the flash into place by turning the hot-shoe fastening dial 
clockwise.
4 Lift up the flash for use.