Samsung Nx1 User Manual

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Shooting modes
Two simple shooting modes—Auto and Smart mode—help you capture 
photos with numerous automatic settings. Additional modes allow for 
greater customization of settings.
Do not rotate the mode dial if the mode dial lock button is pressed. Doing so 
may damage the camera.
Icon Description
tAuto mode (p. 70)
PProgram mode (p. 72)
AAperture Priority mode (p. 74)
SShutter Priority mode (p. 75)
MManual mode (p. 76)
TCustom1 mode (p. 77) 
UCustom2 mode (p. 77)
sSmart mode (p. 79)
t Auto mode
In 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. 
						

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3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
• The camera selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears on 
the screen.
Recognizable scenes
Icon Description
Landscapes
Scenes with bright white backgrounds
Landscapes at night
Portraits at night
Landscapes with backlighting
Portraits with backlighting
Portraits
Close-up photos of objects
Close-up photos of text
Icon Description
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
4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
• The camera may select different scenes and adjust settings differently, even 
when you aim at the same subject. Scene selection depends 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 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. 
						

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Program Shift
The Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture 
value while the camera maintains the same exposure. When you scroll 
command dial 1 or command dial 2 to the left, the shutter speed decreases 
and the aperture value increases. When you scroll command dial 1 or 
command dial 2 to the right, the shutter speed increases and the aperture 
value decreases.
Direction Adjustable item
Shutter speed decreases and aperture value increases.
Shutter speed increases and aperture value decreases.
You can also set other functions and set the direction of operation for command 
dials 1 and 2. (p. 187)
Minimum shutter speed
Set the shutter speed not to be slower than the selected speed. However, if 
an optimal exposure value cannot be achieved because the ISO sensitivity 
reached the maximum ISO value that is set by Auto ISO Range, shutter 
speed may be slower than the selected minimum shutter speed.
To set the minimum 
shutter speed, In Shooting mode, press [m] 
: b 
: Minimum 
Shutter Speed 

: an option.
• If you select Auto (link to focal length), the camera will automatically set 
a minimum shutter speed based on the lens’ focal length. Scroll to  Auto 
(link to focal length) , and then press [e] (right) to decrease or increase the 
minimum shutter speed.
• This feature is available only when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto.
• This feature is available only in Program or Aperture Priority mode. 
						

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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, flowers, or landscape shots.
Large Depth of FieldSmall Depth of Field
1 Rotate the mode dial to A.
2 Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to adjust the 
aperture value.
• You can also set other functions and set the direction of operation 
for command dials 1 and 2. (p. 187)
• You can also adjust the aperture value by pressing [f], moving to 
the aperture value, and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging 
your finger on 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.
• To set the minimum shutter speed, in Shooting mode, press [m] 
: b 
: 
Minimum Shutter Speed  

: an option. 
						

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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 command dial 1 or command dial 2 to adjust the shutter 
speed.
• You can also set other functions and set the direction of operation 
for command dials 1 and 2. (p. 187)
• You can also adjust the shutter speed by pressing [f], moving to 
the shutter speed, and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging 
your finger on the screen.
3 Set the desired options.
4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to 
capture the photo.
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 command dials 1 and 2 to adjust the shutter speed and 
aperture value, respectively.
• You can also set other functions and set the direction of operation 
for command dials 1 and 2. (p. 187)
• 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 command dial 1 or dragging your finger on the 
screen.
3 Set the desired options.
4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to 
capture the photo.
Using the Bulb function
Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky. While you 
press and hold [Shutter], the shutter remains open so you can create 
moving light effects. To close the shutter, release [ Shutter].
To use the Bulb 
function,Completely scroll command dial 1 to the left to Bulb 
: press 
and hold [Shutter] for the desired time.
• If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time, image noise 
may increase.
• Drive options, flash, and One touch shot cannot be used with the Bulb 
function.
• The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode.
• Use a tripod and shutter release to prevent your camera from shaking.
• The longer you open the shutter, the longer it takes to save a photo. Do not 
turn the camera off while the camera saves a photo.
• To use this function for an extended period, make sure the battery is fully 
charged. 
						

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T U Custom mode
Custom mode lets you create your own shooting modes by customizing 
options and saving them. Save frequently used option settings as a named 
Custom Mode, and then use it as your own shooting mode customized for 
the shooting environment. Use custom mode when you capture photos 
in various environments, you have preferred shooting settings, or you 
frequently use preset options in certain conditions.
Saving custom modes
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, T, or U.
2 Set shooting options.
3 Press [m], and then select d 
: Manage Custom Mode 
: 
Save .
• You can also save a custom mode by touching  
: Save  on the 
screen.
• You can also save a custom mode by pressing [f], and then 
touching 
.
4 Verify the shooting options, and then select Save  or Save as.
5 Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name for the mode.  
(p. 167)
6 Press [o] to save the mode name.
7 Capture a representative photo for the mode to save.
8 Select Save.
You can save up to 40 custom modes. 
						

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Downloading custom modes
You can download various shooting settings (film) to a smart phone and 
share them with the camera.
1 Connect the camera and a smart phone via Bluetooth.
2 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager.
3 Select Pro Suggest Market.
4 Download a desired film.
• Downloaded films are saved to the camera as custom modes.
• The custom mode saved on the camera is automatically shared to a smart 
phone when the camera and a smart phone are connected.
• Some of the shooting settings (film) may not be supported on the camera.
Selecting custom modes
1 Rotate the mode dial to T or U.
2 On a pop-up window, select  Ye s 
: a mode.
• You can also press [m], and then select d 
: Manage Custom 
Mode  

: Open 
: a mode.
• You can also touch  on the screen and select Open 
: a mode.
• If there are no custom modes saved, you can select a shooting 
mode from a pop-up window on the camera, set shooting options, 
and then save new custom modes.
3 Verify the shooting options, and then select OK.
Deleting custom modes
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, T, or U.
2 Press [m], and then select d 
: Manage Custom Mode  
: 
Delete  

: Multiple Delete .
• To delete all the saved custom modes, select Delete All, and then select 
Ye s  when the pop-up message appears.
3 Select a mode to delete, and then press [n]. 
						

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s Smart mode
In Smart mode, you can capture photos with preset parameters when 
shooting specific scenes, conditions, or effects.
1 Rotate the mode dial to s.
2 Select a scene.
Drag to navigate options.
Switch to the grid view.Beauty Face
Switch to the list view.
Option Description
Beauty FaceCapture a portrait with options to hide facial 
imperfections.
LandscapeCapture still-life scenes and landscapes.
Action FreezeCapture subjects moving at high speed.
Rich TonesCapture a photo with vibrant colors.
PanoramaCapture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo.
WaterfallCapture scenes with waterfalls.
Multi ExposureCapture multiple photos and overlap them to create 
one photo.
Samsung Auto 
ShotCapture action photos, such as someone hitting a 
baseball, a jumpshot, or when the subject passes a 
preset point.
SilhouetteCapture subjects as dark shapes against a light 
background.
SunsetCapture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds 
and yellows.