Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty.
Protect your cameras lens
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction. Protect your lens from ngerprints and scratches. Clean your lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
Important usage information
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of les or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.
Allow only qualied personnel to service your camera
Do not allow unqualied personnel to service the camera or attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results from unqualied service is not covered by your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is nished, disconnect the cable from your camera. Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use. Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments
When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
Organization of the user manual

Copyright information

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Basic functions

Learn about your cameras layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Extended functions

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo.

Shooting options

Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode. Camera specications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. For Open Source License information, refer to the OpenSourceInfo.pdf in the provided CD-ROM.

Playback/Editing

Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV.

Appendixes

Refer to settings, error messages, specications, and maintenance tips.
Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode Smart Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual DUAL IS Scene Movie Indication

Unpacking

18 19

Camera layout 15

Using the screen Attaching a strap Attaching a lens cap
Inserting the battery and memory card 20 Charging the battery and turning your camera on 21
Charging the battery Turning on your camera 21 21
Performing the initial setup
Learning icons 23 Selecting options 24 Setting the display and sound 26
Changing the information displayed Setting the sound Zooming Reducing camera shake (OIS) 28 29

Taking photos 27

Tips for getting a clearer photo 30
Check your product box for the following items.

Optional accessories

Camera
AC adapter/USB cable Camera case Conversion lens Flash
Software CD-ROM (User Manual included)

Quick Start Manual

A/V cable Rechargeable battery Strap

HDMI cable

Battery charger
Remote control Lens cap/Lens cap strap

Memory card

The illustrations may differ from your actual items.

Camera layout

Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Drive mode dial (p. 17) Mode dial (p. 17) Shutter button Microphone Remote control sensor Flash POWER button

Eyelet for camera strap

AF-assist light/Timer lamp

EV dial

Camera ring
Remove the ring and mount an optional conversion lens

HDMI port

Accepts HDMI cable
Tripod mount Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable or A/V cable
Accessory shoe Flash release Status lamp
Blinking: When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus

Speaker Zoom button

Zoom in or out in Shooting mode Zoom in on part of a photo or view les as thumbnails in Playback mode Adjust volume in Playback mode Open screens to adjust dened settings while setting

Display

(See this left table.) (See this right table.)
Button E Recorder m Metering

Description

Lock the adjusted exposure value in Shooting mode. Protect the displayed le in Playback mode. Start recording a video. Access options or menus. Change the metering option.

Icon Description

Single shot

C. Information

Selected shooting mode

Continuous shots Timer

F2.4 1/60
Aperture value Shutter speed Exposure value Exposure value lock

Bracketing

Remote control Photo resolution Video resolution Frame rate Photo quality Metering option Flash option Flash intensity ISO speed Auto focus option

A. Icons on the left

White balance Face detection Focus area option Photo style Smart filter effect Image adjustment (sharpness, contrast, saturation) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Available number of photos Internal memory Memory card inserted : Fully charged : Partially charged (Red): Charging needed

00:00:10

Available recording time Voice memo Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom ratio Histogram (p. 26)

Selecting options

You can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [c], [F], [I]).
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] or rotating the EV dial, but some options will not be available.
In Shooting mode, press [m]. Press or rotate the navigation button to scroll to an option or menu.
Press [D] or [c] to move up or down; press [F] or [I] to move left or right.
Going back to the previous menu
Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.
Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
Rotate the navigation button any direction.
Press [o] to conrm the highlighted option or menu.
E.g. Selecting the white balance option in Program mode
Rotate the mode dial to p.
Rotate the navigation button or press [D] or [c] to scroll to White Balance, and then press [I] or [o].
Photo Size White Balance Quality EV Face Detection Smart FR Edit Focus Area

Press [m].

Rotate the navigation button or press [F] or [I] to scroll to the white balance option.
Rotate the navigation button or press [D] or [c] to scroll to a, and then press [I] or [o].

Adjust

Press [o] to save your settings. Press [m] to switch to Shooting mode.
Setting the display and sound
Learn how to change the basic information the camera displays and the sound settings.
Changing the information displayed
Select the information displayed in Shooting or Playback mode.

About a histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays how light is distributed in your photo. If the histogram has a high peak on the left, your photos are dark. A peak on the right of the graph means that your photos are bright. The height of the peaks is related to color information. The more of a particular color, the taller the peak.

Half-press [Shutter] to focus. Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, appears and the default settings are used. Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting. The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject. Even if you use a tripod, the mode may not be detected depending on the subject's movement.

Using the Scene mode

Take a photo with options preset for a specic scene.
Rotate the mode dial to s. Select a scene.
Using the Beauty Shot mode
Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.

Beauty Shot

Rotate the mode dial to s. Select Beauty Shot. To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face only), press [m]. Select a Face Tone an option.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.

Face Tone

To change the scene mode, press [m], and then select the scene mode of your choice. For the Beauty shot mode, see Using the Beauty Shot mode."
Face Retouch Face Detection Smart FR Edit Photo Size Quality Focus Area
Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus. Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
To hide facial imperfections, select Face Retouch option.
Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections.
Face Tone Face Retouch Face Detection Smart FR Edit Photo Size Quality Focus Area

Menu Back

Press [m] to switch to Shooting mode. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus. Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.

Using the Program mode

In the Program mode, you can set various options except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically.
Rotate the mode dial to p. Set options. (For a list of options, refer to Shooting options.) Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
Adjust aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes.

Aperture value

The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record several scenes as a single video. Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode
In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate video settings based on a detected type of scene.
In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select V Smart Scene Detection On.
Press [m] to switch to Shooting mode. Align your subject in the frame.
Appears when recording videos of landscapes. Appears when recording videos of clear skies. Appears when recording videos of forested areas. Appears when recording videos of sunsets.

Press Press

(Recorder) to start recording. (Recorder) again to stop recording.
If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, will not change and the default settings are used. The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting environments, such as camera shake, lighting and distance to the subject. In the Smart Scene Detection mode, you cannot set smart lter effects and photo styles.

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Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions.
You get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera.

Recording a voice memo

Adding a voice memo to a photo
In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Voice Record.
Press [Shutter] to record.
You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length. Press [o] to pause or resume recording.
In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Voice Memo.
Press [m] to switch to Shooting mode. Align your subject in the frame and take a photo.
The camera begins to record a voice memo right after you take the photo.
Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).
Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.
You cannot add a voice memo to a photo if you set the burst mode.

Shutter

Press [Shutter] to stop.
Press [Shutter] again to record a new voice memo.

Selecting image quality

What are RAW les?
Photos captured by a camera are often transformed to JPEG format and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting. RAW les are not transformed to JPEG format and are stored in the memory without any changes. RAW les have the le extension RAW (For example:SAM-9999 RAW). To adjust and calibrate exposures, white balances, tones, contrasts, and colors of the RAW les, use the Samsung RAW Converter program supplied in the software CD-ROM. (See page 97.)
Photos you take are saved in JPEG or RAW format. Higher quality images will result in larger sizes.
In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Quality an option.
Super Fine Fine Normal RAW RAW + S.Fine RAW + Fine RAW + Normal
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. If you set the burst mode, you cannot take photos in RAW format, and a RAW option will be set to Normal.

Using the timer

Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.
Rotate the drive mode dial to [ or ].
Take a photo in 2 seconds.
Take a photo in 10 seconds.
Press [Shutter] to start the timer.
The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically take a photo at the specied time.
Half-press [Shutter] to cancel the timer. Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not available.

Using burst modes

It can be difcult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. Also, it can be difcult to adjust the exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of the burst modes.

Taking continuous photos

Rotate the drive mode dial to C.
You can use the ash, only when you select Single. Depending on the selected face detection option, some burst options are not available.
Press and hold [Shutter].
While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes photos continuously. The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card.
When taking continuous photos, the status lamp may blink. Even if the drive mode dial is rotated to C, your camera may take a single photo depending on the selected options or modes.

Taking bracketed photos

Selecting a bracketing option
Rotate the drive mode dial to B.
In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Bracket.
Select a bracketing option.
PSS BKT: Take 9 photos with different photo styles.

Press [Shutter].

If WB BKT or AE BKT is selected, the camera takes 3 photos continuously. If PSS BKT is selected, the camera takes 9 photos. The original photo is saved automatically and you can select one additional photo to save.

Adjusting the ash intensity may not be effective if: - The subject is too close to the camera. - You set a high ISO speed. - The exposure value is too big or too small. In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.
When the ash unit is closed, the ash does not re regardless of the selected option. When the ash unit pops up, the ash res according to the selected option.
While not in use, keep the ash unit closed to prevent damage. Forcing open the ash unit may cause damage to your camera.
Press down gently to close.

Adjusting the ISO speed

The ISO speed is the measure of a lms sensitivity to light as dened by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without using the ash.
In Shooting mode, press [I].
Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting.
The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.
Changing the cameras focus
Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.

Using macro

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Using auto focus

Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as owers or insects. Refer to macro options in Using auto focus.
To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject.
In Shooting mode, press [c].
Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos. Turn off the ash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm. Macro: Focus on a subject 5-80 cm away (50-80 cm away when using zoom). Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm (farther than 50 cm away when using zoom). Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by manually adjusting the focus distance. (p.57)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
Adjusting the focus distance manually

Using selection focus

In Shooting mode, press [c]. Scroll to Manual Focus. Rotate [Zoom] right. Adjust the focus distance.
You can focus on a particular part of your scene. Select where you want to focus.

The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten, or adjust color temperature manually. You can also adjust color for the preset light sources so that the colors of the photo match the actual scene under mixed lighting conditions.

(Auto WB)

(Daylight)

(Cloudy)

(Tungsten)
In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a White Balance an option.
Customizing preset white balance options
Auto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions. Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day. Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows. Fluorescent_H: Select when shooting under a daylight uorescent or three-way uorescent light. Fluorescent_L: Select when shooting under white uorescent light.
In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a White Balance.
Scroll to a white balance option. Rotate [Zoom] right. Press or rotate the navigation button to adjust the value on the coordinates.
Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps. Custom Set: Use your pre-dened settings. (p. 69) Color Temperature: Adjust the color temperature of the light source. (p. 69)
G: Green A: Amber M: Magenta B: Blue
Dening your own white balance Adjusting color temperature
Scroll to Custom Set ( ). Aim the lens at a piece of white paper.
Scroll to Color Temperature. Rotate [Zoom] right. Press or rotate the navigation button to adjust the color temperature.
Adjusting brightness and color Color temperature
Color temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the hue of a specic type of light source. As the color temperature increases, the color distribution becomes cooler. Alternatively, as the color temperature decreases, the color distribution becomes warmer. Clear sky Fluorescent_H Cloudy Daylight Fluorescent_L Halogen lamp Tungsten

Candle light

Improving your photos
Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles, colors, or smart lter effects, or by making some adjustments.

Applying photo styles

Dening your own RGB tone
Apply a different photo style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid, or Forest.
In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Photo Style Selector.
Scroll to Custom RGB. Rotate [Zoom] right. Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).

Forest

In Shooting mode, press [m].

Select a

Photo Style Selector
Select Custom RGB to dene your own RGB tone.
When you select Sketch, the photo automatically resizes to or smaller. If you use this function, you cannot set the smart lter and image adjustment options.

The camera can not be removed safely when Intelli-studio is running. End the program before disconnecting the camera.
Transferring les to your computer (for Mac)
When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer recognizes the camera automatically. You can transfer les directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.
Mac OS 10.4 or later is supported.
Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable.
The computer recognizes the camera automatically and a removable disk icon is displayed.
Double-click the removable disk icon. Transfer photos or videos to the computer.
Using Samsung RAW Converter
Photos captured by a camera are often transformed to jpeg formats and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting. RAW les are not transformed to jpeg formats and are stored in the memory without any changes. With Samsung RAW Converter, you can calibrate exposures, white balances, tones, contrasts, and colors of photos.
You can download the Samsung RAW Converter program for Macintosh from the Samsung website. The Samsung RAW Converter program supplied on the CD-ROM is compatible only with Windows XP and Vista.
Installing Samsung RAW Converter
Select Samsung RAW Converter from the program selection screen, and then click Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Samsung RAW Converter. When the installation is complete, click Exit.
Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation.
Opening Samsung RAW Converter
On your computer, select Start All Programs RAW Converter Samsung RAW Converter. Samsung
Using the Samsung RAW Converter Interface
For details about using Samsung RAW Converter, click Help

Open software manual.

Menu Toolbar
Editing tools Open/Close the ne adjustment window for the editing tools

Editing RAW format les

Reset menus and shooting options. Date and time, language, and video output settings are not reset. (No, Yes) Select a language for the display text. Select regions for the home time zone and the visit time zone. Home: Set the time zone of your home country. Use this option when you reset the camera or when you return to your home country from another time zone. Visit: If you are visiting a different time zone, use this option to set the time zone as a secondary clock. The secondary clock calculates the time in the current time zone based on your home time zone.

Power Save

Time Zone

Item Date & Time

Set the date and time and select a date format. (Off*, dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd) Specify how to name les. Reset: Set the le number to start from 0001 after inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory card, or deleting all les. Series*: Set the le number to follow the previous le number after inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory card, or deleting all les.

Imprint

Set whether to print the date and time on your photos when printing. (Off*, Date, Date & Time)
The date and time will be displayed on the bottom-right corner of the photo in yellow. The date and time may not be printed on some printer models. If you select Text in the s mode, the date and time is not printed.

File No.

The default name of the rst folder is 100PHOTO and the default name of the rst le is SAM_0001. The le number increases one at a time from SAM_0001 to SAM_9999. The folder number increases one at a time from 100PHOTO to 999PHOTO. The maximum number of les that can be stored in one folder is 9999. The camera denes le names according to the Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard. If you change the names of les intentionally, the camera may not play back the les.
Set the camera to automatically turn off when you are not using it. (Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min, 10 min)

Auto Power Off

Your settings will not change after you replace the battery. The camera will not automatically turn off when: - It is connected to a computer or printer. - You are playing a slide show or videos. - You are recording a voice memo.

Video Out

Set the video signal output according to your region. NTSC*: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico. PAL (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, England, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway.
Item AF Lamp Conversion lens Remote
Set an assistant light to help you focus in dark places. (Off, On*) Set to use an optional conversion lens with your camera. (Off*, On) Set to use an optional remote control with your camera. (Off*, On) Set to control the camera connected to a Samsung HDTV that supports Anynet+(CEC) with the TV remote control. Off: View les without using an HDTV remote control. On*: Control the camera with an HDTV remote control. Select the resolution of photos when playing back les on an HDTV with the HDMI cable. (NTSC: 1080i*, 720p, 480p/ PAL: 1080i*, 720p, 576p)

Set the function the camera uses when it is connected to a computer or printer via a USB cable. Select Mode*: Select a USB mode when you connect your camera to another device. Computer: Connect your camera to a computer for transferring les. Printer: Connect your camera to a printer for printing les. Set Intelli-studio to start automatically when you connect your camera to your computer. (Off, On*)

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

PC Software

HDMI Size

If the HDTV does not support the selected resolution, the HDTV automatically selects the next lower resolution. If you select 480p or 576p, the playback menus and Smart Album are not available when the camera is connected to a TV.

Error messages

When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.
Error message Card Error Suggested remedies
Turn off your camera and then turn it on again. Remove your memory card and insert it again. Format your memory card. (p. 105) Unlock the memory card.

Card Locked

Card not supported.
The inserted memory card is not compatible with your camera. Insert a SD or SDHC memory card. File names do not match the DCF standard. Transfer the les on the memory card to your computer and format the card. (p. 105) Delete the damaged le or contact a service center. Your camera does not support the FAT le structure of the inserted memory card. Format the memory card on the camera. Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery. Delete unnecessary les or insert a new memory card. Take photos or insert a memory card that has some photos.

DCF Full Error

File Error File system not supported. Low Battery Memory Full No Image File

Camera maintenance

Cleaning your camera

Camera lens and display

Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently.

Camera body

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover.

About memory cards

Memory cards you can use
You can use SD (Secure Digital), or SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory cards. Terminal Write-protect switch Label (front)

Memory card capacity

The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB SD card:
Size Super Fine Fine Normal RAW RAW + RAW + RAW + S.Fine Fine Normal

P h o t o s

928 1,161 1,458

15 FPS

645 1,056

Notes about charging with a computer connected
Use only the provided USB cable. The battery may not be charged when: - You use a USB hub. - Other USB devices are connected to your computer. - You connect the cable to the port on the front side of your computer. - The USB port of your computer does not support the power output standard (5 V, 500 mA).
Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper battery handling: The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If you notice any deformities, cracks, or other abnormalities in the battery, immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact your manufacturer. Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommend battery chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual. Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose to excessively warm environments, such as the inside of an enclosed car in the summertime. Do not place the battery in a microwave oven. Avoid storing or using the battery in hot, humid places, such as spas or shower enclosures. Do not rest the device on ammable surfaces, such as bedding, carpets, or electric blankets for a prolonged period. When the device is switched on, do not leave it in any conned space for a prolonged period. Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic objects, such as necklaces, coins, keys, or watches. Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion replacement batteries.
Do not disassemble the battery or puncture the battery with any sharp object. Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing forces. Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as dropping it from high places. Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 C (140 F) or above. Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture or liquids. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like. Disposal guidelines Dispose of the battery with care. Do not dispose of the battery in a re. Disposal regulations may differ by country or region. Dispose of the battery in accordance with all local and federal regulations. Guidelines for charging the battery Charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual. The battery can ignite or explode if not charged properly.
Using optional accessories

Shooting mode

Modes: Smart Scene Detection (Landscape, Blue Sky, Natural Green, Sunset Sky), Movie Format: H.264 (MPEG-4. AVC), (Max recording time: 20 min) Size: 640 X 480 (30 FPS, 15 FPS), 320 X 240 (30 FPS, 15 FPS) Frame Rate: 30 FPS, 15 FPS Voice: Off, On, Zoom Mute OIS: On, Off Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording, Still image capture, Time trimming
Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show, Movie clip, Smart Album * Smart Album category: Type, Date, Color, Week, Face Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust Photo Style Selector: Normal, Sketch, Defog, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB Image Adjust: Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting,
Voice recording Voice Recording (Max 10 hours) Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec.) Storage Internal memory: Approx. 22 MB External memory (Optional): - SD card (up to 4 GB guaranteed) - SDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed)
Internal memory capacity may not match these specications.

For 1GB SD

Super Fine Fine 1,331 Normal 928 1,161 1,458 RAW 46 RAW + RAW + RAW + S.Fine Fine Normal 44

Image size

471 645

File format

Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Video: H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio: AAC Interface Digital output connector Audio output Video output DC power input connector
These gures are measured under Samsungs standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
USB 2.0 Mono (Internal speaker), Mono (Microphone) A/V: NTSC, PAL (selectable) HDMI 1.4: NTSC, PAL (selectable) 20 pin, 4.4 V
Power source Rechargeable battery Lithium-ion battery (SLB-11A, 1130 mAh)
The power source may differ depending on your region.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 114.4 x 64.6 x 30 mm Weight 356 g (without battery and memory card) Operating temperature 0 - 40 C Operating humidity 5 - 85 % Software Intelli-studio, Samsung RAW Converter
Specications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Engineered for the pros

Samsung EX1
To learn more about Samsung EX1, please visit www.samsungimaging.com
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Head Office (Suwon, Korea) 416, Maetan-3 Dong, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon City, Gyunggi-Do, 443-742, Korea
See your world in a whole new light
Designed to quench the thirst of a unique breed of advanced photographers and enthusiasts, the Samsung EX1 is a landmark in digital photography. The 10 mega-pixel EX1 elegantly combines a range of the latest in camera technology with an interface thats easy to use and a camera thats pure joy to look at. The Samsung EX1 will change the way you look at compact digital camerasand not a moment too soon.

A legend in the making

Unlike any other compact digital camera, the Samsung EX1 puts the photographers needs ahead of its own. Everything that has been incorporated into the EX1 was carefully considered to provide the photographer with all of the tools to create professional-grade moments. Starting with the brightest lenses ever found on a compact cameraa 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider KREUZNACH, F1.8 lens. The high sensitivity 1/1.7 CCD delivers even better image quality with very little noise, even under-low light conditions. And the rotating 3 AMOLED display allows you to take full control over your shooting situation so you can see every possible angleeven before you take the shot.

Brighter

Built with one of the largest openings for any compact camera on the market today, the Ultrawide 24mm, F1.8 Bright Lens of the Samsung EX1 will rival that of any DSLR. Much wider than conventional compact cameras, 24mm Schneider KREUZNACH lens allows you to create a composition with extremely wide angles, which

Competitor

An eye for more light
and blurring from involuntary shaking. The lens also delivers a more shallow depth-of-field, so youre able to blur out the background of the image while maintaining focus on your subject during portrait shots. Once limited only to bulkier DSLRs, the Samsung EX1 delivers professional sophistication along with the convenience of a compact camera. The EX1 also includes a 3x optical zoom, which

72mm 24mm

Ultra-wide 24mm, F1.8 Bright Lens (3x zoom)
is perfect for beautiful landscapes that can only your memory can capture better. As impressive as that is, the true gem behind the lens is its F1.8 aperture. At F1.8, the EX1 lens offers you a wider range of aperture steps, giving you the ability to shoot at higher shutter speeds during low-light conditions. The result is professional-quality images with minimal noise
enables the lens to stretch from 24mm to 72mm, will complement your wider shooting angles without capturing any unwanted shaking or blurring. So now you can get up close and personal without ever having to get in the way.

Larger

More sensitive for high-quality pictures
High Sensitivity 1/1.7 CCD
When it comes to image sensors, bigger is better. The image sensor is the key to great-looking pictures. Its sole purpose is to convert the light captured by the lens and to transform it into a work of art. At the heart of the Samsung EX1 is a 1/1.7 CCD image sensor, which is larger than those typically found in conventional compact digital cameras. That translates to unrivaled sensitivity, making it possible to capture ultra-vivid, naturalIn addition, the 1/1.7 CCD image sensor allows an ISO of up to 3200 at full resolution. This allows you to maximize the power of the 10 mega-pixel EX1 and capture high-resolution images with little noise that will satisfy the most discerning of professionals.
looking, professional photos, regardless of lighting conditions.

Conventional 1/2.33 CCD

Clearer
Greater range for greater freedom
Rotating 3.0 AMOLED Display
Creating the perfect composition has become even easier than ever with the rotating 3.0 AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display on the EX1. This extra-large display provides you with the flexibility to see your shots in more angles so you know exactly how its going

TFT LCD

contrast ratio of 10,000:1 and a wider color gamut, allowing it to produce high-contrast images with darker blacks and more vibrant colors that can be easily viewed under any lighting condition. Another advantage is that the AMOLED display has a response rate thats 3,000 times faster than a TFT-LCD screen so you shot appears on the display almost instantaneously. The AMOLED display is also extremely energy efficient. It only consumes 32mW, allowing you to maximize battery life and take more shots on a single charge. In addition, the display produces very little sound. While a standard TFTLCD creates 22.2dB of noise from its panel and capacitor, the AMOLED produces a mere 19.4dB.
to turn out, even before pressing the shutter. The display rotates so you can frame your images exactly the way you want as well as shoot from just about any angle, including those tricky overhead and low-to-the-ground shots. The light-weight AMOLED display is extremely thin and makes the EX1 much easier to carry around, which is especially useful when traveling. The display is also much brighter than standard TFTLCD screens. The AMOLED display has a dynamic
AMOLED / Free Viewing Angle
3.0 High resolution VGA AMOLED
Clear picture of wide view Improved Color Reproduction 10000 : 1 Contrast ratio
Free capturing by various angle of Rotating LCD
See more than ever before
Smart Range (High Dynamic Range) with DRIMeIII
Engineered from the ground up, the Smart Range (High Dynamic Range) feature is powered by Samsungs DRIMeIII imaging processor and enables the EX1 to see and then capture the vivid details of the bright and dark areas in the same image. So now the bright areas arent oversaturated and dark ones appear as they would with the naked eye. What makes the DRIMeIII imaging processor so special is the Samsung proprietary algorithm it was developed with. Compared to conventional DSP sensors, it has twice the data transfer speed between memories. The DRIMeIII processor also greatly enhances picture quality with a compressed codec mode that loses minimal data, allowing for clear representation of fine details, such as a strand of hair, even under low-light conditions.

Under-exposure of dark areas Over-exposure of bright areas

True creative freedom

Raw Image File Support
Raw image file format support, considered essential by professional and serious photographers, is one of the standard features with the Samsung EX1. Just like a negative when shooting with film, a raw image file is not directly usable as an image, but has all of the information needed to create an image. In addition, the raw digital image preserves most of the information of the captured image so you can save it with minimal data loss thats obtained through the highly sensitive 1/1.7 CCD image sensor. So when shooting raw, no processing is done in the camera to the file. As a result, you have total control adjusting elements, such as sharpening or white balance, when processing a raw file during editing. In the end, youll have a high-quality image that you can edit as much, or as little, as you want.
Everything at your fingertips
Professional Front Wheel Key & Dual Dial
Quickly access almost every key featurefocus, exposure values, ISO, white balance, and morewith the EX1s convenient Professional Front Wheel Key. Located around the base of the lens, the wheel is an intuitive way of gaining greater control over the cameras features so you dont have to take you eyes off the action while adjusting the settings. The Dual Dial located at the top of the EX1 complements the Front Wheel Key with even more access to the cameras features, such as Mode Change and Drive Mode, for quick and easy feature management. So with a quick flick of your thumb, youre guaranteed to get the results youre looking for.

Wheel key

Dual Dial

Take full control

Full Manual
The EX1 was specifically designed for advanced users who want more out of their cameras. So it makes perfect sense that theres a powerful Full Manual shooting option built into the Dual Dial. When shooting in Full Manual, you have complete control over your photograph so that it comes out exactly the way you intended it to. In addition, the Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority settings allow you to experiment with features such as slower shutter speeds and depth of field. Now you can shoot with complete confidence knowing that fastmoving images or objects shot in low light will come out picture perfect every time. So unlike other conventional compact cameras, you are never at the mercy of Auto mode with the EX1. You have the ability to customize and express your creativity, while knowing youre getting the most out of your camera.

Shutter Speed Priority

Aperture Priority
Filtering creativity is a good thing

Smart Filter

With the Smart Filter feature, you can expand to your artistic arsenal through a variety of lens effects to deliver the desired result to your still shots and videos. For example, the Miniature filter shrinks your subject, while the Vignetting filter delivers a strikingly strong compositional contrast. And our Fish-eye filter gives your stills and video an edgy look.

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Simplify your life

Smart Album

With the convenient Smart Album feature, sorting and organizing your photos is a snap. It allows you to automatically organize your photos based on when they were taken, their content, color tones, and themes. Smart Album even allows you to browse through your photos by month or a timeline. To help simplify the browsing process, you can also search photos by type, like a portrait, couple, or group shot. Smart Album can also organize your photos based on the location they were shot or landscape. In addition, Smart Album can automatically sort your photos based on file type (photo, video,
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Smart Album Basic Algorithm Time Line

Fish-eye Lens Effect

DIRMe3 (EX1) 4/3 1/1.8 (Compact) Vignetting Camera Effect
Tlit & Shift Lens Effect
Smarter ideas for better photos
Smart Auto 2.0 (Still & Movie)
Make the most out of your photos with the Smart Auto feature. Smart Auto automatically analyzes the composition and then selects the scene mode thats the most appropriate for the situation. And with up to 17 optimized scenes to choose from, Smart Auto then combines that with the appropriate picture mode, which includes Portrait, Landscape, Night and Macro. With the Smart Auto feature youll be guaranteed to capture professional-grade photos simply by pushing a button.

Still Mode

Remembering old faces

Smart Face Recognition

With the built-in Dual Image Stabilizer, taking crisp, clear photos has never been easier with the EX1. The Dual IS system works by eliminating the blur caused by camera shake and delivers clear, crisp images every time, even under difficult lighting situations. By combining the sensor shift mechanisms of Optical Image Stabilization with the sophisticated algorithms of Digital Image Stabilization, the EX1s Dual IS delivers the very best quality images, eliminating blur while providing outstanding exposure control.

Portrait

Macro Potrait

Night Portrait

Backlight

Landscape

Blue Sky

Natural Green

White Movie Mode

Backlight Sunset

Tripod

Fireworks

Macro Text

Sunset

Landscape Preview Playback

Macro Color

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HDMI with Anynet+

By combining Samsungs innovative Anynet+ technology with HDMI, the EX1 delivers a Full HD experience unlike any other compact camera. Anynet+ operates through HDMI cables and allows you to control any Samsung-compatible AV device through a single Samsung remote. So now you can enjoy all of the photos and videos shot with your EX1 on an HD TV.
Express your creative side

Photo Style Selector

Have fun with your photos by enjoying the creative freedom of the Photo Style Selector feature. Whether its a simple snapshot or framing an artful pose, creating a lasting memory has never been easier. Select from a wide variety of optimized advanced photo effects and then preview the results on the AMOLED display. So now you can see a sample of what it will look like before going head with the shot.

HDMI (Anynet +)

High Definition Multimedia Interface (JPEG & Movie) Control TV and camera with a single remote control
Classic Pencil Drawing Forest

Vivid Color Calm

Cool Retro
The clear choice in image clarity

Dual Image Stabilizer

Portraits have never been easier

Perfect Portrait System

Make the most out of your portrait shots with the EX1s Perfect Portrait System. It includes all of the key features youll need to take the perfect portrait. For example, Face Detection allows your camera to automatically adjust focus and exposure by detecting the persons face prior to the shot. The Self Portrait feature allows you to take perfect pictures of yourself on the first try. The convenient Red-eye Fix feature eliminates the redeye effect so that you dont have to remove it later. Plus, the Beauty Shot enables you to retouch a subjects face, leaving their skin beautiful and flawless.

Beauty Shot

Original

Result

Smile Shot
Advanced Dual IS Normal Dual IS
Without Image Stabilization

2.85s~2.96s 4.45s~5.48s

Advanced 1 IS Program Mode 1sec Dual Image Stabilization Face Retouch Face Tone Face Detection Blink Detection

Product Information

Get the most out of your EX1

EX1 Noble Black

EX1 Titan Silver

System Development

Software Installation CD (Including user's manual) Hot Shoe Cover Quick Start Manual Strap Wide conversion Lens Extreme wide view (18mm) 24mm Wide 18mm Wide SEF20A External Flash (Gn. 20) SEF42A External Flash (Gn. 42)

Specifications

Image Sensor Type Lens Effective Pixel Total Pixel Focal Length F No. Digital Zoom 1/1.7" (Approx. 1.09cm) High Sensitive CCD Approx. 10 Mega pixel Approx. 10 Mega pixel 24-72mm, 3x Compact Lens, Lens cap, Wide Convertor 1.8-2.4 Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 3.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 12.5X (depends on image size) Dual IS (OIS + DIS) OIS (Optical Image Stabilization,3 stop) DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) AMOLED 3.0" (7.62cm), VGA, Rotating N/A (Center AF, Multi AF, Selection AF, Manual Focus) Normal : 40cm ~ Infinity (Wide), 80cm ~ Infinity (Tele) Macro : 1cm~40cm (Wide), 50cm ~ 80cm (Tele) Auto Macro : 5cm~Infinity (Wide), 50cm~ Infinity (Tele) Manual : 1cm ~ Infinity (Wide), 50cm ~ Infinity (Tele) Auto : 1/8 ~ 1/1,500 sec., Program : 1 ~ 1/1,500 sec., Manual Mode : 16 ~ 1/1,500 sec. Night : 8 ~ 1/1,500 sec., Fireworks : 4 sec. Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Aperture Adjustment (above 8 steps) Multi, Spot, Center-weighted 2EV (1/3EV steps) Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (Fullsize) Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix, Manual Wide : 0.3m ~ 5.2m, Tele : 0.5m ~ 2.5m (ISO AUTO) Flash EVC : 1EV (1/2 steps) 5 steps Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, K (Mode Dial : Smart Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority, Dual IS, Scene, Movie) Scene: Beauty Shot, Frame Guide, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach & Snow(TBD) Movie capture button Self timer : Off, 10 sec., 2 sec., Double(10 sec., 2 sec.), Motion Timer, Remote Controller Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB Image Adjust : Off, ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise" Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide show, Movie Clip, Smart Album Voice Recording (max. 10 hours) Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.) With Stereo Recording DD/MM/YY Movie Size : 640480 30fps, 320240, Format : H.264 (Max. Recording time : 20min.) Mono recording with volume control(Zooming) Voice(On/Off), OIS(On/Off) Movie capture button"

Movie Clip Storage
Effect Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB Movie Editing Media Pause during recording, Still Image Capture, Time Trimming Internal memory: 1GB, External memory: SD Card MMC plus(up to 2GB guaranteed,4bit 20MHz) SDHC (up to 8GB guaranteed) Still Image : JPEG, DCF, EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1,PictBridge 1.0 10M : 3648 x 2736 pixels, 7MW : pixels, 8M : 32642448 pixels, 5M : 25921944 pixels, 3M : 20481536 pixels, 2MW : 19201080 pixels, 1M : 1024768 pixels Microphone : Stereo(TBD), Internal Speaker : Mono AV : NTSC, PAL (user selectable) HDMI 1.3a : NTSC, PAL (user selectable), (HDMI Type D)
Image Stabilization Type Display Viewfinder Focusing Type Size Type

File format Image Size

Interface Audio Video output
Digital Output Connector USB 2.0
Type TTL Auto Focus Range
Shutter Speed Exposure Flash
CB20U12 USB Cable CB20A12 AV Cable CBHD10D HDMI Cable
DC power input connector 20pin Connector Type : 20pin, Adaptor : SAC-48, USB/ Charging Cable : CB20U05A, AV Cable : SCC-AV20 N/A N/A N/A
Power Supply Power Source Rechargeable battery : 11A (3.6V, 1130mA) Multimedia Function Special Feature
Physical Specification Dimensions (WHD) TBD MP3 PMP Text Viewer
Control Metering Compensation ISO Equivalent Modes Range
World Tour Guide N/A Additional Function N/A
Ultra wide Angle 24mm 3x + OIS [Barrel: NEW] 10M 1/1.7 High Sensitivity CCD 3.0 VGA AMOLED (Rotating) Dual Image Stabilization (Optical:3stop + Digital IS) Smart Control Dial - Full Manual Mode (A/S/M) - WB Fine-tuning, Color Temperature - Selection AF, Manual Focus, Quick Playback (TBD) Control Dial 1:1 Aspect Ratio Image Size (8M only) 5way keys + Wheel New DRIMeIII embedded Ultra Fast Capturing Experience - advance Sleep mode 480P@30fps H.264 Movie - Stereo Mic(TBD) - Zoom, AF while movie recording (Movie capture button) Support Raw file format (NX Compatible) Built in HDMI Type D with Anynet+ (CEC) + 20Pin Connector Flash Manual Adjustment(Timing, Light Quantity) Smart Auto (Still & Movie) Perfect Portrait System - Face Recog, Face Det, Beauty Shot, Blink/Smile/Red eye ISO3200 (Full Size) Continuous shut : 5 times

Sharpness

Recharging Time Approx. 5 sec.

Charger

SLB-11A Lithium-Ion Battery
AD9NX01 AC Adaptor (No Charging Function)
White Balance Stll Image Shooting Effect Edit

SD 1GB

SD 2GB

SDHC 4GB

SDHC 8GB
Note Book PC via USB & HDMI
Flat TV (PDP/LCD) via USB, AV & HDMI

DVD Player A/V System

Digital Album A/V System
Image Play Voice Recording Date Imprinting Movie Clip Feature

USB Cable

Battery

AC Power Cable

CC9N10B CC9N10E Camera Case Regular
PCC9U30B Camera Case Premium
SS9M10B SS9M20B Shoulder Strap

HS9B1 Hand Strap

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