Samsung Nx 300 M Owners Manual

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• You can capture a photo with a flash that is not fully charged, but it is 
recommended to use a fully charged flash.
• Refer to the optional accessories page for available external flashes. (p. 195)
• 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.
• SEF8A may not be compatible with other NX series cameras.
• For more details about optional flashes, refer...

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GPS module layout (optional)
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No. Description
1 Status lamp
2 POWER button
3 Hot-shoe fastening dial
4 Hot-shoe connection
5 Battery cover
Attaching the GPS module
1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera.
2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot-shoe. 

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3 Lock the GPS module into place by turning the hot-shoe 
fastening dial towards LOCK.
4 Press the power button of the GPS module. 

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Shooting modes
Two simple shooting modes—Smart Auto and Smart mode—help you 
capture photos with numerous automatic settings. Additional modes 
allow for greater customization of settings.Icon Description
tSmart Auto mode (p. 54)
P Program mode (p. 56)
A Aperture Priority mode (p. 57)
S Shutter Priority mode (p. 58)
M Manual mode (p. 59)
i Lens Priority mode (p. 60)
s Smart mode (p. 64)
B Wi-Fi features (p. 122) 

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t Smart Auto mode
In Smart Auto mode, the camera recognizes surrounding conditions 
and automatically adjusts factors that contribute to exposure, including 
shutter speed, aperture value, metering, White Balance, and exposure 
compensation. As the camera controls most of the functions, some 
shooting functions are limited. This mode is useful for capturing quick 
snapshots with the least amount of adjustment.
1 Rotate the mode dial to t.
2 Align your subject in the frame.
3...

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Icon Description
Portraits with backlighting
Portraits
Close-up photos of objects
Close-up photos of text
Sunsets
Indoors, dark
Partially lit
Close-up with spot lighting
Portraits with spot lighting
Blue skies
Forested areas typically consist of green-colored subjects
Close-up photos of colorful subjects
Camera is stabilized on a tripod and the subject is not moving for a 
certain period of time. (when shooting in the dark)
Actively moving subjects
Fireworks (when using a...

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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.
Program Shift
Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture 
value...

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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 and landscape shots.
 
Large Depth of Field Small Depth of Field
1 Rotate the mode dial to A.
2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture value. 
• You can also adjust the aperture value by pressing [f], moving to...

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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 the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed.
3 Press and hold [W], and then rotate...