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 to the user manual for the flash.
Use only Samsung-approved flashes. Using incompatible flashes may damage 
your camera.
SEF220A (example) (optional)
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No. Description
1 Display icons
2 READY lamp/Test button
3 MODE button
4 Flash release button
5 POWER button
6 Battery cover
7 Bulb
8 TELE/WIDE mode switch
9 Hot-shoe connection 
						

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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 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
• The camera selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears at 
the screen.
Recognizable scenes
Icon Description
Landscapes
Scenes with bright white backgrounds
Landscapes at night
Portraits at night
Landscapes with backlighting 
						

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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 tripod)
4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
• The camera may detect different scenes, even the same subjects, depending 
on external factors such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the 
subject.
• If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the 
default settings for the Smart Auto mode.
• Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode 
depending on the subject's position or lighting.
• Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the tripod mode () if 
the subject is moving.
• The camera consumes more battery power, because it changes settings often 
to select appropriate scenes. 
						

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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 while the camera maintains the same exposure. When you scroll the 
jog dial to the left, the shutter speed decreases and the aperture value 
increases. When you scroll the jog dial to the right, the shutter speed 
increases and the aperture value decreases. 
						

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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 
the aperture value, and then scrolling the jog dial or dragging the 
screen. 
3 Set the desired options. 
4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to 
capture the photo.
In low-light settings, you may need to increase the ISO sensitivity to prevent 
blurred photos. 
						

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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 the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed.
• You can also adjust the shutter speed by pressing [f], moving to 
the shutter speed, and then scrolling the jog dial or dragging the 
screen.
3 Set the desired options. 
4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to 
capture the photo.
In order to compensate for the reduced amount of light allowed by fast shutter 
speeds, open the aperture and let in more light. If your photos are still too dark, 
increase the ISO value. 
						

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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 the mode dial to adjust 
the aperture value.
• You can also adjust the shutter speed or the aperture value by 
pressing [f], moving to the shutter speed or the aperture value, 
and then scrolling the jog dial or dragging the screen.
4 Set the desired options.
5 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to 
capture the photo.
Framing mode
When you adjust the aperture value or shutter speed, the exposure 
changes according to the settings, so the display may darken. With this 
function on, the brightness of the display is constant regardless of the 
settings, so you can better frame your shot.
To use Framing 
Mode ,In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Framing Mode 
→ an option.