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Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.

Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

Regarding User Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on our website.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Names and Functions of the Working Parts

Speaker

AF assist light/

Self-timer lamp

Strap lug

Remote control receiver

Card cover

CMOS sensor

Hot shoe

Remote control receiver

Lens mount index (red dot)

Built-in flash

Lens information contacts

Microphone

Card access lamp

Strap lug

Battery cover

Monitor

Connection cable cover

Tripod socket

HDMI terminal

(Type D)

Terminal cover

PC/AV terminal

Buttons and Dials

0 a b c d

1 E-dial (V)

Sets the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure

compensation values. (p.31)

You can change the settings when the control panel is

displayed. (p.13)

You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is

displayed. (p.14)

In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display

multiple images at the same time. (p.51)

2 Mode dial

Changes the capture mode. (p.27)

3 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.28)

In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.

4 Quick dial

You can save your preferred shooting settings and then

retrieve them easily later on. (p.48)

5 Lens unlock button

Press to detach a lens. (p.21)

6 Playback button (B)

Switches to playback mode. (p.28) Press the button again to

switch to capture mode.

7 Flash pop-up switch

Slide to pop up the built-in flash. (p.35)

8 Power switch

Press to turn the camera on and off. (p.25)

9 EV compensation button (J)

Press to change the exposure compensation and aperture

values. (p.31)

In playback mode, the JPEG data remaining in the buffer

memory is saved in RAW format. (p.28)

0 Green/Delete button (M/L )

Resets the values being adjusted. Also, you can assign a

function to this button. (p.62)

Press to delete images during playback. (p.28)

a OK button (E)

When the control panel or a menu is displayed, press this button to confirm the selected item.

b Four-way controller (ABCD)

Displays the Sensitivity/White Balance/Flash Mode/Drive

Mode setup menu. (p.13)

When the control panel or a menu is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change the item to set.

Press B during playback to display the playback mode

palette. (p.50)

c MENU button (F)

Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is

displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.14)

d INFO button (G)

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.9, p.11)

Monitor Display

Capture Mode

When the camera enters capture mode, the subject and the current shooting function settings are displayed on the monitor.

This state is referred to as “standby mode”. Press G in standby mode to display the “control panel” and change

settings. (p.13) If you press G while the control panel is

displayed, you can change the type of information displayed in

standby mode. (p.11)

Standby mode

(Standard Information Display)

Control panel

Shooting Info Display selection screen

Standby Mode

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

+1.7

999

99999

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Digital Filter (p.47)

7 w mode

8 File Format

AE Metering (p.34)

10 Shake Reduction/

Movie SR

11 Battery level

12 Turning the focus ring in w

mode (p.37)

13 Temperature warning

14 Eye-Fi communication status

15 Histogram

16 Electronic Level

(horizontal)

17 Electronic Level

(vertical)

18 AF frame

19 Reset exposure compensation value

20 Interval Shooting/

Multi-exposure (p.41)/

Smart Effect (p.49)

21 AE Lock

22 Shutter speed

23 Aperture value

24 EV bar scale

25 Sensitivity (p.33)

26 ND Filter

27 Memory card

28 Image storage capacity

29 Face detection frame

(when [Autofocus

Method] is set to [Face

Detection]) (p.36)

10 t Memo

• The displayed items vary depending on the current camera setup.

• In [Live View] of the A3 menu, you can change the style of the

display in standby mode. (p.16)

Control Panel

A mode

Custom Image

Bright

C mode

1 Function name

2 Setting

Custom Image (p.46)/

mode (p.29)

Digital Filter (p.47)

HDR Capture (p.45)

6 Highlight Correction

(p.45)

7 Shadow Correction

(p.45)

AE Metering (p.34)

9 ND Filter

10 Focus Method (p.36)

11 Autofocus Method (p.36)

12 Focus Peaking (p.38)

13 Distortion Correction

14 Aspect Ratio (p.43)

15 File Format (p.43)

16 JPEG Recorded Pixels

and Quality Level (p.43)/

Movie Recorded Pixels

(p.43)

17 Shake Reduction/Movie

18 Exposure Setting

19 Framerate

20 Recording Sound Level

21 Destination (p.64)

22 Current date and time

23 Memory card

24 Number of recordable still pictures/movie recordable time t Memo

• Items that can be selected vary depending on the current camera setup.

• If no operations are made within 1 minute while the control panel is displayed, the camera will return to standby mode.

• You can change the display color of the control panel and menus in [LCD Display] of the D

1 menu. (p.18)

Shooting Info Display

If you press G while the control panel is displayed, you can select the type of information displayed in standby mode. Use

CD to select the type and press E.

Standard

Information Display

No Information

Display

Display Off

An image and the current shooting function settings are displayed.

Only an image is displayed.

Nothing is displayed on the monitor.

u Caution

• [Display Off] cannot be selected in C mode.

Playback Mode

The captured image and shooting information are displayed in single image display of the playback mode.

Press G to select the type of information displayed in single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.

Single image display

(Standard Information Display)

Playback Info Display selection screen

Standard

Information Display

Detailed

Information Display

Histogram

Display

RGB Histogram

Display

Captured image, file format, exposure value, and operation guide indicators are displayed.

Detailed information on how and when the

image was taken is displayed. (p.12)

Captured image and brightness

histogram are displayed. (p.12)

Not available during movie playback.

Captured image and RGB histogram are

displayed. (p.12)

Not available during movie playback.

No Information

Display

Only the captured image is displayed.

t Memo

• The screen selected in Playback Info Display selection screen is displayed in playback mode when the camera is turned off and on again. If [Playback Info Display] is set to [Off] in

[Memory] of the A3 menu, the [Standard Information Display]

always appears first when the camera is turned on. (p.65)

Detailed Information Display

Still pictures

±0

16 17 18

22 23 24

3 4

8 9

19 20

25 26

Movies

125 F8.0

0.0

±0

1 Captured image

Capture mode (p.29)

3 Transferred via Eye-Fi

(p.67)

DPOF setting (p.68)

Protect setting (p.65)

6 Folder number-File

number (p.66)

Drive Mode (p.38)

AE Metering (p.34)

9 Shake Reduction/

Movie SR

10 Lens focal length

11 Focus Method (p.36)

12 Shutter speed

16 17

23 35

19 34

25 26

3 5

8 9

13 Aperture value

14 Sensitivity (p.33)

15 EV Compensation

16 Highlight Correction

(p.45)

17 Shadow Correction

(p.45)

18 Distortion Correction

19 Smart Effect (p.49)

20 Flash Mode (p.34)

21 Flash Exposure

Compensation

22 File Format (p.43)

23 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(p.43)/Movie Recorded

Pixels (p.43)

24 JPEG Quality (p.43)

25 ND Filter

26 White Balance (p.43)

27 White Balance finetuning

28 Shooting date and time

29 Color Space

30 HDR Capture (p.45)/

Digital Filter (p.47)

31 Custom Image setting

(p.46)

32 Custom Image parameters

33 Recording time

34 Sound

35 Framerate (p.43)

Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display

Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB

Histogram Display.

1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5

AB

7 8 9 10 11

Brightness histogram

1 Histogram (Brightness)

2 Switch RGB histogram/

Brightness histogram

3 DPOF setting

4 Protect setting

5 Folder number-File number

6 Save RAW Data

7 8 9 10

RGB histogram

7 File Format

8 Shutter speed

9 Aperture value

10 Sensitivity

11 EV Compensation

12 Histogram (R)

13 Histogram (G)

14 Histogram (B)

How to Change Function Settings

The camera functions and their settings can be selected and changed by using the following ways.

Direct keys

Control panel

Menus

Press ABCD in standby mode.

Press G in standby mode.

(indicated with the v mark in this manual)

Press F .

Using the Direct Keys

A Sensitivity

B White Balance

C Flash Mode

D Drive Mode

WXYZ

Using the Control Panel

You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in standby mode.

Use ABCD to select an item.

Use V to change settings.

MENU

Press F to cancel setting operation.

Press E to confirm the selected item and return to the control panel.

Using the Menus

Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.

1 2 3

Use V to switch the menu tabs.

Use AB to select an item.

Menu numbers

1 2 3

MENU

Press F to exit the menu screen.

1 2 3

Press D to display the pop-up menu.

Press D to display the submenu.

MENU MENU

1 2 3

Use AB to select an item.

MENU OK

Press F to cancel the pop-up menu.

Press E to confirm the selected item.

MENU

Press F to return to the previous screen.

14 t Memo

• In capture mode, the A1 menu is always displayed first when F is pressed. To display the menu tab selected the last time first, set in [15. Save Menu Location] of the E3 menu.

• Settings are returned to their default values with [Reset] of the D3 menu (excluding some functions).

Menu List

Rec. Mode Menus

A 1

Item

Custom Image *1

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Aspect Ratio

File Format *1

Image

Capture

Settings

JPEG Recorded

Pixels *1

JPEG Quality *1

Focus Method *1

Function

Sets the image finishing touch such as color and contrast before shooting an image.

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures.

Enables capturing images with high dynamic range.

Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images.

Sets the file format of images.

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.

Selects the autofocus or manual focus mode.

Autofocus Method

Selects the autofocus method in v mode.

AF/MF

Settings

AF Assist Light

MF Autozoom

Focus Peaking

AE Metering *1

Sets whether to use the assist light when autofocusing in dark locations.

Magnifies the monitor display and makes it easier to focus on the subject.

Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier to check the focus.

Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure.

Default Setting Page

Bright

p.46

No Filter

Off w

JPEG q

p.47

p.45

p.43

m v

Multiple AF

Points

Off

Multi-segment

Item

ND Filter

Distortion Correction *1

Function

Sets whether to use the ND filter built-in to the lens.

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties.

D-Range Settings

High-ISO NR

Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring.

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high

ISO sensitivity.

Shake Reduction

Live

View

Input Focal Length

Activates the Shake Reduction function.

Sets the focal length when using a lens for which focal length information cannot be obtained.

Displays the camera angle (horizontal and vertical) in standby mode.

Electronic Level

Grid Display Displays the grid in standby mode.

Histogram Display Displays the histogram in standby mode.

Highlight Alert

Display Time

Bright (overexposed) areas blink red in standby mode.

Sets the Instant Review display time.

Zoom Instant Review Sets whether to display magnified image during Instant Review.

Save RAW Data Sets whether to save the RAW image during Instant Review.

Instant

Review Delete Sets whether to delete the image during Instant Review.

Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review.

Quick Dial

Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Instant Review.

Assigns functions to the quick dial.

Green

Button

Green Button Assigns a function to M .

Action in M/TAv Mode Sets the action for when M is pressed in L / K mode.

E-dial in Program Sets the value to change when V is turned in G mode.

Memory

Determines which settings to save when the power is turned off.

Default Setting

Off

Auto

0.0 mm

Off

1sec.

Off

Smart Effect

Green Button

P LINE

P SHIFT

All On except

Focus Position/

Digital Filter/

HDR Capture

Page

*1 The functions can also be set from the control panel.

Movie Menu

C 1

Item

Exposure Setting

Digital Filter

Movie Capture Settings *1

Recording Sound Level *1

Movie SR *1

*1 Can also be set from the control panel.

Playback Menu

B 1

Item

Display Duration

Screen Effect

Slideshow Repeat Playback

Auto Movie

Playback

Quick Zoom

Highlight Alert

Auto Image Rotation

Delete All Images

Function

Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually.

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures.

Sets the number of recorded pixels and framerate of the movie.

Sets the volume level for recording.

Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function.

Default Setting Page

Auto

No Filter u /30 fps

Volume level 3

p.33

p.47

p.43

Function

Sets an image display interval.

Sets a transition effect when the next image is displayed.

Starts the slideshow again from the beginning after the last image is displayed.

Default Setting Page

3sec.

Off

p.53

Plays back movies during the slideshow.

Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images.

Bright (overexposed) portions blink red in Standard

Information Display or Histogram Display in playback mode.

Images are rotated when playing back images captured with the camera held vertically or images for which the rotation information has been changed.

Deletes all saved images at once.

Off

p.53

Set-up Menus

D 1

D 2

World Time

Item

Language/W

Date Adjustment

Sound Effects

LCD

Display

Guide Display

Display Color

LCD Display Settings

Flicker Reduction

Video Out

Interface

Options

HDMI Out

USB Connection

Folder Name

Create New Folder

Sequential

Numbering

File No.

Reset File Number

Eye-Fi

Function

Changes the display language.

Sets the date and time or display format.

Switches the displayed date and time to that of your hometown or a specified city.

Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume for In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, One

Push File Format and Shutter Sound.

Sets whether to display the operation guides when the capture mode is changed.

Sets the display color of the control panel and menus.

Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor.

Cuts down on screen flicker by setting the power frequency.

Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with a video input terminal.

Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with an HDMI input terminal.

Sets the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer.

Sets the naming system for folders to store images.

Creates a new folder on the memory card.

Sets whether to continue the sequential numbering for the file name even if a new folder is created.

Resets the file number and starts numbering from 0001 again.

Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card is used.

Default Setting

English

01/01/2013

Hometown

Volume 3

Shutter Sound: 1

Others: On

50Hz

Auto

MSC

Date

Off

Page

Menu Item

Power Saving

D 3

Auto Power Off

Reset

D 4

Pixel Mapping

Dust Removal

Format

Firmware Info/Options

Custom Setting Menus

Menu Item

1. Lens Shutter Options

2. Sensitivity Steps

3. AE-L with AF Locked

E 1

4. Link AE and AF Point

5. Bracketing Order

6. WB When Using Flash

Function

Enables saving battery power by setting the display to dim automatically if no operations are made within 5 seconds.

Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no operations are made for a certain period of time.

Resets the settings of the direct keys and for the items of the

A menu, C menu, B menu, D menu, control panel, and playback mode palette.

Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the CMOS sensor.

Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it.

Formats a memory card.

Displays the camera’s firmware version. If an update file is saved on your card, you can run the update.

Default Setting Page

1 min.

Function

Sets whether to use the lens shutter and/or the electronic shutter.

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity.

Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked.

Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering.

Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting.

Default Setting Page

Lens shutter only

p.72

1 EV Step

Off

p.34

p.41

Sets the white balance setting when using flash.

0 - +

Auto White

Balance

p.44

Menu Item

7. AWB in Tungsten Light

8. AF Release Options

E 2

E 3

9. AF with Remote Control

10. Focus Ring in AF Mode

11. Flash When Retracted

12. Release While Charging

13. Color Space

14. Save Rotation Info

15. Save Menu Location

16. Auto SR Off

Reset Custom Functions

Function

Sets the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to g (Auto White Balance).

Sets the action priority for when the shutter release button is fully pressed in v mode.

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote control unit.

Default Setting

Subtle

Correction

Focus-priority

Off

Page

p.36

p.40

Disables the focus ring operation during v mode.

Enable

p.36

Sets whether to discharge the built-in flash when retracted.

Discharge Flash

p.35

Sets whether to release the shutter while the built-in flash is charging.

Off

p.35

Sets the color space to use.

Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting.

The last menu tab displayed on the monitor is saved, and it is displayed again the next time F is pressed.

Automatically turns off the Shake Reduction function when

Self-timer or Remote Control is set.

Resets all the settings in the E 1-3 menus to the defaults.

sRGB

Reset Menu

Location

Enable

Auto SR Off

p.53

p.14

p.39

Attaching a Lens

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Remove the body mount

cover (1) and lens mount

cover (2).

After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward.

Align the lens mount index

(red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.

To remove the lens

Attach the lens cap  turn the lens counterclockwise while pushing the lens unlock button

(4).

4 u Caution

• If the lens is removed while the power is on, the shutter release button will be locked. Do not attach or remove the lens while the power is on.

• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust.

• Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not attached.

• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the lens after removing it from the camera.

• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera or touch the CMOS sensor.

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning.

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.

Using the Battery and Charger

Use the battery D-LI68 and battery charger D-BC68P exclusively developed for this camera.

Charging the Battery

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Indicator lamp

Battery charger

Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it into the battery charger.

The indicator lamp is lit while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.

AC plug cord u Caution

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than D-LI68. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.

• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:

• If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery is inserted correctly

• If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being charged (the battery may have reached the end of its service life) t Memo

• The maximum charging time is approximately 115 minutes (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power).

Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).

Inserting/Removing the Battery

u Caution

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may not be removed.

• Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting.

• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.

• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.

• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long time. The battery may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed battery will not be used for six months or longer, charge the battery for about 30 minutes before storing it. Be sure to recharge the battery every six to twelve months.

• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will remain at or below room temperature. Avoid locations with high temperatures.

• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of the camera for long periods of time. If this happens, set the current date and time.

Slide the battery cover in

the direction of 1.

Insert the battery until it

locks into place with the A mark facing toward the lens.

To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of 3.

Close the battery cover, and slide it in the direction

of 5.

4 your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.

• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, or taking a lot of pictures.

Using the AC Adapter

We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC115

(optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device.

Make sure that the camera is turned off, and open the battery cover.

Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.

Pull down the connection

cable cover (1) on the bottom side of the battery chamber, and insert the

DC coupler into the battery chamber.

To remove the DC coupler, push the battery lock lever in the direction of 2.

2 t Memo

• The battery level may not be displayed properly if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting for a long time.

• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in

Close the battery cover.

Pull out the connection cable from the connection cable cover section.

Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using the AC adapter.

Inserting a Memory Card

This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card,

SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. An SD Memory

Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card) can also be used. (In this manual, they are referred to as memory cards.)

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the card cover in the

direction of 1.

Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord, and plug the cord into the power outlet.

u Caution

• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure connections are secure between the terminals.

The memory card or data may be corrupted if the connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being accessed.

• After removing the DC coupler, return the connection cable cover to its original position.

Insert the card all the way with the memory card label facing toward the monitor.

Push the memory card in once to remove.

Close the card cover, and slide it in the direction of

4 .

3 u Caution

• Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp is lit.

• If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera will turn off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use.

• Use this camera to format (initialize) a memory card that is

unused or has been used on other devices. (p.26)

• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If a write speed cannot keep up with a recording speed, the writing may stop during recording.

Initial Settings

Turn the camera on and make the initial settings

Turning the Camera On

Press the power switch.

Press the switch again to turn off the camera.

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the

[Language/ W ] screen appears.

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• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting: 1min.)

You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the D 3 menu.

Setting the Display Language

Use ABCD to select the desired language and

press E.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.

Proceed to Step 6 if F

(Hometown) does not need to be changed.

Press B to move the frame

to F and press D.

MENU

The [ F Hometown] screen appears.

Use CD to select a city.

Use V to change the region.

Refer to “List of World Time

Cities” (p.82) for cities that can be

selected as a hometown.

MENU OK

Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time),

and use CD to select S or T.

Press E.

The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

Press B to select

[Settings complete] and

press E.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

MENU OK

Setting the Date and Time

Press D, and use AB to select the date format.

Press B, and then press D.

The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to

[mm/dd/yy].

Use AB to set the month.

Set the day, year and time in the same manner.

mm/dd/yy 24h

MENU OK

Press B to select

[Settings complete] and

press E.

The camera switches to capture mode and is ready to take a picture.

MENU mm/dd/yy 24h

OK t Memo

• You can change the language and date and time settings from the D

1 menu. (p.18)

Formatting a Memory Card

Press F.

The A 1 menu appears.

Use V to display D4 menu.

Use AB to select [Format] and press D.

The [Format] screen appears.

D 4

MENU

Press D, and use AB to select 24h or 12h.

Press E.

The frame returns to [Date Format].

Press A to select [Format]

and press E.

Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.

OK u Caution

• Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card may be damaged.

• Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected.

t Memo

• When a memory card is formatted, the volume label assigned to the card is “Q7”. When this camera is connected to a computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable disk with the name “Q7”.

Basic Shooting Operation

Take pictures in R mode in which the camera automatically selects the optimal capture mode.

Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration.

Turn the camera on.

Set the mode dial to R .

Dial indicator

The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor

(Guide Display).

View the subject on the monitor.

When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to adjust the composition of the image.

Position the subject inside the

AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.

The AF frame turns green and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.

AF frame y Setting the Sound Effects

(p.18)

Press the shutter release button fully.

The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant Review).

Available operations

L Deletes the image.

J Saves the RAW image.

Setting the display for Instant Review (p.16)

Reviewing Images

Review the captured image on the monitor.

Press B.

The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed

(single image display).

Review the captured image.

Available operations

C Displays the previous image.

Displays the next image.

Deletes the image.

V to the right

to the left

Magnifies the image (up to 16×).

Use ABCD to change the display area.

Press M to return the display area to the center.

Thumbnail display (p.51)

Saves the RAW image (only when the data is available).

Changes the type of information

displayed (p.11)

t Memo

• When Jv is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG image that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format (Save

RAW Data).

Selecting the Appropriate

Capture Mode

Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting conditions.

The following capture modes are available on this camera.

Capture

Mode

Application

(Auto

Picture modes)

(Scene modes)

The camera automatically selects the optimal capture mode from a (Standard), b (Portrait), c (Landscape), d (Macro), f (Night Scene Portrait), g (Sunset), h (Blue Sky) or i (Forest).

You can choose the capture mode from various scene modes.

(Blur Control mode)

Enables you to create a picture that looks as if it was taken with a wideopen aperture and shallow depth of field, by shooting multiple images with different focus positions and merging them into a single image.

G /I/J/L

(Exposure modes)

(Movie mode)

Changes the shutter speed and aperture value.

Records a movie.

Page

t Memo

• The functions that can be set vary depending on the capture

mode. Refer to “Restrictions on Each Capture Mode” (p.69)

for details.

Scene Modes

Set the mode dial to S.

The Scene mode selection screen appears.

Use ABCD to select a

scene mode and press E.

MENU OK b c g Sunset

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For capturing landscape views. Reproduces the vivid green of trees.

d Macro

For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and more.

e Moving Object For capturing images of fast moving subjects.

Portrait

Landscape

Night Scene

Portrait

For capturing images of people in low light conditions, such as dusk or at night.

For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color.

h i j k l r

Blue Sky

Forest

Night Scene

HDR

Night Snap

HDR

For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a more impressive deep blue.

Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage and produces a vivid color image.

Used for shooting at night.

Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels to create a single composite image with them.

For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.

Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR image and provides a wider dynamic range.

3 n Quick Macro m o p s t

Food

Pet

Kids q Surf & Snow

Backlight

Silhouette

Candlelight u Stage Lighting v Museum

For quick capture of tiny objects at close focus range.

For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make food look appetizing.

For capturing moving pets.

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone.

For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains.

Produces a silhouette image of subject in backlight condition.

For capturing scenes in candlelight.

For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place.

For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited.

t Memo

• You can change the scene mode from the control panel or the

A 1 menu.

Blur Control Mode

Set the mode dial to U.

Use V to adjust the level of blur.

Check the blur effect in the image by viewing it in playback mode.

u Caution

• The Blur Control mode is available only when an AF lens is

used. (p.72)

• Do not move the camera while taking a picture.

• Some functions cannot be used in this mode. (p.69)

• The blur effect may not turn out as well as expected for the following situations and objects:

• When the contrast is low overall

• Fountains and other objects that change color or shape constantly

• Moving objects

• Small objects

• Objects at the edge of the screen

• Backlit scenes

• When a special filter is used

• Far-off objects

Exposure Modes

Mode x : Available #: Restricted × : Not available

Change

Shutter

Speed

Change

Aperture value

Change

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

Program

Automatic

Exposure

Shutter Priority

Automatic Exposure

Aperture Priority

Automatic Exposure

Manual

Exposure

*1 x

× x

× x x x x x x

*2 x x x

*1 You can set the value to be changed in [Green Button] of the A3

menu. (p.62)

*2 When the sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO], the camera operates in K

(Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure) mode.

Set the mode dial to G, I, J or L.

D appears next to the value that can be changed.

Use V to adjust the value.

In L mode, press J (1),

and use V (2) to change the aperture value.

In G/I/J mode, the exposure compensation value can be adjusted (from -3 to +3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV) by the same operation.

+1.7

EV bar scale

Available operations

J Starts/ends adjusting the compensation value.

M Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.

3 t Memo

• Exposure Bracketing shooting enables you to take pictures

while automatically changing exposure. (p.41)

• A proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is set to the fixed value.

• In L mode, the difference from the proper exposure is displayed in the EV bar scale while the shutter speed or aperture value is adjusted.

• You can set the function of the M button for when the camera is in L/K mode. Set in [Green Button] of the A3 menu.

(p.63)

• Sensitivity values higher than ISO 1600 are not available when the shutter speed is set to 2 seconds or slower in I/

L mode.

Bulb Shooting

Set the mode dial to L.

Turn V to the left.

V appears after the slowest shutter speed.

u Caution

• Bulb shooting is available only when using a lens that has a

lens shutter. (p.72)

• Some functions cannot be used in this mode. (p.69)

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)

When [Preview] is assigned to M in [Green Button] of the

A 2 menu, you can check the depth of field before taking

pictures. (p.62)

Movie Mode

Set the mode dial to C.

Use V and J to adjust the exposure compensation value when [Exposure Setting] of the

C 1 menu is set to o.

Sound

Recordable Time

Press the shutter release button halfway.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Movie recording starts.

R blinks at the top left of the screen.

When [Focus Method] is set to v, press E to perform autofocus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Movie recording stops.

Press the shutter release button.

The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed (up to 30 seconds).

Take your finger off the shutter release button.

Exposure ends.

u Caution

• When recording a movie with sound, the camera operation sounds are also recorded.

• When recording a movie using any image processing function, such as Digital Filter, some frames may be omitted from the recorded movie file.

• If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high during recording, the recording may be terminated.

t Memo

• You can change the movie settings from the control panel or

the C1 menu. (p.17)

• You can record a movie continuously up to 4 GB or 25 minutes. When the memory card is full, recording stops and the movie is saved.

• You can also use an optional remote control unit to record a

movie. Select Q in the Drive Mode screen. (p.40)

Playing Back Movies

Stops playback.

Adjusts the volume (6 levels).

Saves the displayed frame as a

JPEG file (when paused).

t Memo

• In [Movie Edit] of the playback mode palette, movies can be

divided or selected frames can be deleted. (p.59)

Setting the Exposure

Available operations

A Plays back/pauses a movie.

Press and hold

Forwards a frame (when paused).

Fast-forwards playback.

Reverses a frame (when paused).

Fast-reverses playback.

Sensitivity

Press A in standby mode.

Use AB to select an item.

ISO

AUTO

ISO

Automatic adjustment

(default setting)

The upper limit can be changed.

Sets a fixed value between ISO 100 to

ISO 12800.

Use V to change the value.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

MENU

3 t Memo

• Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity in [2. Sensitivity

Steps] of the E1 menu (default setting: 1 EV Step).

• Captured images may show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set. You can reduce image noise by using [High-ISO NR] of the A 2 menu.

Auto

Low/

High

Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated levels throughout ISO range.

(Default setting)

Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level throughout ISO range.

AE Metering

v /A1

Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure.

Set in the control panel or [AE Metering] of the A1 menu.

Multisegment

Centerweighted

Spot

The sensor meters the brightness in multiple different zones. (Default setting)

In backlit locations, this mode automatically adjusts exposure.

In [4. Link AE and AF Point] of the E 1 menu, you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area.

Metering is weighted at the center of the sensor.

The sensitivity increases at the center and no automatic adjustment is performed even during backlit scenes.

The brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the sensor.

Useful when the subject is small.

Using the Built-in Flash

Press C in standby mode.

Use CD to select an item.

MENU OK

Auto Flash

Discharge

Auto Flash

+Red-eye

Reduction

C Flash On

Trailing

Curtain

Sync

Flash Off

Automatically measures the ambient light and determines whether to use the flash.

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before an automatic flash.

Discharges a flash for each picture.

Flash On

+Red-eye

Reduction

Slowspeed

Sync

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash.

Sets to a slow shutter speed.

Use this when shooting a portrait with the sunset in the background.

Slow-speed

Sync+Redeye

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.

Discharges a flash immediately before closing the shutter.

Sets to a slow shutter speed.

Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a light trail behind them.

The flash is deactivated.

Press B, and use V to compensate the flash output.

Press M to reset the value.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Slide the flash pop-up switch.

MENU OK u Caution

• Be sure to retract the built-in flash if not planning to use it. Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when retracting the flash.

• The built-in flash discharges even when retracted, which may cause vignetting to occur depending on the lens being used.

If you do not want to let the built-in flash discharge while it is retracted, set [11. Flash When Retracted] in the E 2 menu.

• You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If you want to take pictures while charging the flash, set [12.

Release While Charging] in the E 2 menu.

• Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash

may be limited. (p.72)

t Memo

• The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the capture mode.

Capture Mode

R , S

G , J

Selectable Flash Mode

A , J

A , B , C , D , J

A , B , C , D , E , F , H , J

A , B , C , D , G , J

C , D , G , J

*1 Fixed to J for some S modes.

• The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting).

Sensitivity

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

ISO 800

Guide

Number

Sensitivity

Approx. 4.9

ISO 1600

Approx. 7

Approx. 10

Approx. 14

ISO 3200

ISO 6400

Guide

Number

Approx. 20

Approx. 28

Approx. 40

ISO 12800 Approx. 56

• For details on using an external flash, refer to “Functions when Using an External Flash” (p.74).

Focusing

Focus Method

v /A1

Set [Focus Method] to v or w in the control panel or [AF/MF

Settings] of the A1 menu.

t Memo

• In v mode, when the subject is in a dark location, the AF assist light is used when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. To change the setting, set [AF Assist Light] in [AF/

MF Settings] of the A1 menu.

• You can use M to focus on the subject. In that case, the autofocus by pressing the shutter release button halfway is

disabled. (p.62)

• In v mode, focus ring operations can be disabled to prevent accidentally moving the lens focus ring and causing the picture to be out of focus. Set in [10. Focus Ring in AF Mode] of the E2 menu.

Setting the Autofocus Method

v /A1

You can choose from the following autofocus methods.

e f g h i

Face

Detection

Tracking

Multiple AF

Points

Select

Spot

Detects and tracks faces of people.

The main face detection frame for AF and

AE is displayed in yellow.

Tracks the subject in focus.

The shutter can be released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus.

Sets the focusing area to the desired area.

(Default setting)

The sensor is divided into 49 areas (7 horizontal by 7 vertical), and you can select a wider or narrower focusing area by using

25, 9, or just 1 of those 49 areas available.

Sets the focusing area by the number of pixels.

Sets the focusing area to a limited area at the center.

t Memo

• Fixed to e or f

depending on the capture mode. (p.69)

• In v mode, you can take pictures only when the subject is in focus. To take pictures when the subject is not in focus, set

[8. AF Release Options] to [Release-priority] in the E 2 menu.

• Selecting e , g , h or i enables to lock the focus and recompose the picture while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Selecting the Desired Focusing Area

You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area (AF area).

Set [Autofocus Method] to g or h.

Press F.

The camera is in standby mode.

Press E.

Select the AF area.

Available operations

ABCD Changes the position of the AF area.

V When g is selected: increases/reduces the size of the AF area.

M Returns the AF area to the center.

Press E.

The AF area is set.

Adjusting the Focus Manually

(Manual Focus)

Set [Focus Method] to w.

Press F.

The camera is in standby mode.

While viewing the monitor, turn the focus ring.

The shutter is released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus.

Focusing with the Image Magnified A 1

The image in the center of the monitor is automatically magnified when the focus ring is turned.

Select [MF Autozoom] in [AF/MF Settings] of A1 menu.

Select the magnification level and press E.

Press F twice.

The camera is in standby mode.

Turn the focus ring.

The image on the monitor is magnified.

Available operations

V Magnifies the image (x2, x4, or x6).

ABCD

Changes the area to display.

Press M to change the display area to the center.

Returns to the original size.

t Memo

• When [Focus Peaking] is set to [On] in the control panel or

[AF/MF Settings] of the A 1 menu, the outline of the subject in focus is emphasized and makes it easier to check the focus. This function works in both v and w modes.

Setting the Drive Mode

You can choose from the following drive modes.

Continuous

Shooting (Hi)

Continuous

Shooting (Lo)

Self-timer

(12 sec.)

Self-timer

(2 sec.)

Remote Control

(3 sec. delay)

Remote

Continuous

Shooting

Exposure

Bracketing

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is kept pressed.

You can capture up to approx. 5 frames at once.

Not available when [File Format] is set to

[RAW] or [RAW+].

You can capture up to approx. 100 frames at once.

The shutter is released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

The shutter is released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

The shutter is released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

The shutter is released about 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

Continuous shooting starts when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. Continuous shooting ends when the shutter release button is pressed again.

Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels.

Three images are saved with each release in the order of standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure.

Single Frame

Shooting

Exposure

Bracket+

Remote Ctrl

Normal capture mode

Enables Exposure Bracketing shooting with remote control.

V Multi-exposure

Creates a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image.

Self-timer+

Multi-exposure

Remote

Control+

Multi-exposure

Interval

Shooting

Enables Multi-exposure shooting with the selftimer.

Enables Multi-exposure shooting with remote control.

Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time.

Interval Movie

Record

Takes still pictures at a set interval from a set time and saves it as a single movie file.

Available only in C mode.

u Caution

• The Drive Mode settings that can be set vary depending on

the capture mode. (p.69)

t Memo

• The Drive Mode setting is saved even after the power is turned off. If [Drive Mode] is set to [Off] in [Memory] of the A

3 menu, the setting returns to Single Frame Shooting when

the power is turned off. (p.65)

• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when Self-timer or Remote Control is selected. If you do not want to turn it off, set [16. Auto SR Off] in the E3 menu.

Continuous Shooting

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use CD to select M and

press B.

OK MENU

Use CD to select M or N and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

u Caution

• The number of recordable frames varies according to the set aspect ratio.

• You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If you want to take pictures while the flash is charging, set [12.

Release While Charging] in the E2 menu.

t Memo

• The focus position is locked in the first frame.

Self-timer Shooting

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use CD to select O and

press B.

MENU OK

Use CD to select O or P and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Press the shutter release button halfway  fully.

The self-timer lamp blinks.

The shutter will be released about 12 seconds or 2 seconds.

Remote Control Shooting

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use CD to select Q and

press B.

MENU OK

Use CD to select Q, R or S and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

The self-timer lamp blinks.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front or back of the camera, and press the shutter release button on the remote control unit.

t Memo

• The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit is approx. 4 m from the front of the camera and approx. 5 cm from the back of the camera.

• To use the remote control unit to adjust the focus, set in [9.

AF with Remote Control] of the E 2 menu.

• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the autofocus system can be operated with the q button. The r button cannot be used.

Exposure Bracketing

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use CD to select T and press B.

Use CD to select T or U and press B.

Set the bracket value.

The bracket value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV.

MENU OK

Available operations

V Changes the bracket value.

J V Adjusts the exposure compensation value.

M Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

t Memo

• You can set the bracketing order in [5. Bracketing Order] of the E 1 menu.

Multi-exposure

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use CD to select V and press B.

Use CD to select V, W or X, and press B.

Use CD to select the number of shots.

Select from 2 to 9 shots.

Set [Auto EV Adjustment] to T to adjust exposure automatically according to the number of shots.

MENU

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Shoot.

Instant Review is displayed.

Available operations

L Discards pictures taken up to that point and takes pictures again from the first picture.

F Saves pictures taken up to that point and returns to standby mode.

After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera returns to normal capture mode.

Interval Shooting

Press D in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use CD to select Y and press B.

Use ABCD to set the shooting conditions.

MENU OK

Interval

Number of

Shots

Start

Interval

For taking two or more pictures, set the wait time until the next picture is taken from 3 seconds to 24 hours.

Set the number of shots to be taken from 2 to

999.

Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time.

Start Time When [Start Interval] is set to [Set Time], set the time at which to start shooting.

Press E to finish the setting.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Shoot.

When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken.

When set to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set time.

To cancel shooting, press F .

After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera returns to normal capture mode.

t Memo

• The focus position is locked in the first frame.

Interval Movie Record

In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] to take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI).

Set the mode dial to C and press D.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

Use CD to select Y and press B.

Use ABCD to set the shooting conditions.

MENU

Interval

Recording

Time

Select from 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., or 1 hour.

Set the time at which to start and stop recording from 12 seconds to 99 hours. The time that can be set varies depending on [Interval] setting.

Start Interval Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time.

Start Time When [Start Interval] is set to [Set

Time], set the time at which to start shooting.

Press E to finish the setting.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Shoot.

When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken.

Instant Review is displayed, and then the monitor turns off.

After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera returns to normal movie recording mode.

Setting a File Format

Movies

v /C1

Set the file format for movies in the control panel or [Movie

Capture Settings] of the C1 menu.

Recorded Pixels u (default setting), t , s

Framerate 30 fps (default setting), 25 fps, 24 fps

Adjusting the Color and

Brightness of Images

Still Pictures

v /A1

Set the file format for still pictures in the control panel or [Image

Capture Settings] of the A1 menu.

Aspect Ratio

File Format

JPEG Recorded

Pixels

JPEG Quality y , x , w (default setting), v

JPEG (default setting), RAW, RAW+ q (default setting), p , o m (default setting), l , k u Caution

• When [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+], some functions are not available. [RAW] and [RAW+] cannot be

selected for some capture modes. (p.69)

t Memo

• When [File Format] is set to [RAW+], a JPEG image and RAW image with the same file number are saved at the same time.

• By assigning [One Push File Format] to M, you can take pictures with a different file format setting only when the

button is pressed. (p.62)

White Balance

Press B in standby mode.

The White Balance setting screen appears.

Use CD to select an item.

When k is selected, press B and use CD to select q , r , s or t .

MENU

3 g Auto

White Balance h Daylight i Shade j Cloudy k q Fluorescent - Daylight Color r Fluorescent - Daylight White s Fluorescent - Cool White t Fluorescent - Warm White l Tungsten m Flash n Color Temperature Enhancement o Manual 1 to 3

Color Temperature

Approx. 4,000 to

8,000K

Approx. 5,200K

Approx. 8,000K

Approx. 6,000K

Approx. 6,500K

Approx. 5,000K

Approx. 4,200K

Approx. 3,000K

Approx. 2,850K

Approx. 5,400K

–

Proceed to Step 5 if you do not need to change the parameters.

Press J.

The fine-tuning screen appears.

MENU

Available operations

AB Adjust: Green-Magenta

CD Adjust: Blue-Amber

M Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.

Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

t Memo

• You can set the white balance for when the flash discharges in [6. WB When Using Flash] of the E 1 menu.

Adjusting the White Balance Manually

Measure the white balance of a location.

Select o in Step 2 on p.43 and press B.

Use CD to select o1 to o 3.

SHUTTER

MENU OK

Under the light you wish to measure the white balance of, select a white area as the subject, and press the shutter release button fully.

Adjust the white balance as necessary.

[The operation could not be completed correctly] appears when measuring is unsuccessful. Press E to remeasure the white balance.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

t Memo

• You can copy the white balance settings of a captured image and save it as o1 to o3 in [Save as Manual WB] of the

playback mode palette. (p.50)

Adjusting Brightness

Highlight Correction/

Shadow Correction v /A2

Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed/underexposed areas.

Set in the control panel or [D-Range Settings] of the A2 menu.

• During HDR Capture, multiple images are combined together to create a single image, so it will take time to save the composite image.

t Memo

• Specific HDR settings are used and HDR Capture cannot be set when k or r of S mode is selected.

MENU OK MENU OK u Caution

• When the sensitivity is set to ISO 100, [Highlight Correction] cannot be set to [On].

HDR Capture v /A1

Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels to create a single composite image with them.

Set in the control panel or [HDR

Capture] of the A1 menu.

MENU OK u Caution

• This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in

combination with some other functions. (p.69)

Controlling the Image Finishing

Touch

When you want to take images with a slightly different style, you can set the desired picture style before you start shooting. The following functions are available. Try out the various settings, and find the shooting method that best suits your style.

Custom Image

Digital Filter

Smart Effect

Sets the image finishing touch such as

[Bright] and [Portrait].

Takes images using various filters.

Takes images using various effects.

Custom Image

v /A1

Select [Custom Image] from v or A1 menu,

and press E.

The Custom Image setting screen appears.

Use ABCD to select an image finishing touch.

MENU OK

Bright

Natural

Portrait

Landscape

Vibrant

Radiant

Muted

Bleach Bypass

Reversal Film

Monochrome

Cross Processing

Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters.

Press J.

The parameter setting screen appears.

Use AB to select a parameter.

MENU

Available operations

CD Adjusts the values.

V Switches between [Sharpness] and [Fine

Sharpness]. (Not available in C mode).

M Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.

Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

Press E.

Press F.

The camera returns to standby mode.

Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a

Captured Image

The outcome of Cross Processing for Custom Image and Smart

Effect varies each time a picture is taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, you can save the Cross

Processing settings used in that image, so you can load and use the same settings again.

Press B in single image display of playback mode.

The playback mode palette appears.

Use ABCD to select a and press E.

The camera will search for cross processed images starting from the most recent image taken.

[No cross processed image] appears if there are no cross processed images.

Use V to select a cross processed image.

MENU OK

Use AB to select a number and press E.

The settings of the selected image are saved to [Favorite 1

- 3].

t Memo

• Saved cross processing settings can be loaded by selecting

[Cross Processing] in [Custom Image], and selecting

[Favorite 1 - 3] for the parameter.

Digital Filter

v /A1

Select [Digital Filter] from v or A1 menu and

press E.

The Digital Filter setting screen appears.

UseABCD to select a filter.

Select [No Filter] to not shoot with a digital filter.

MENU OK

Toy Camera

High Contrast

Shading

Tone Expansion

Invert Color

Extract Color

Unicolor Bold

Water Color

Posterization

Slim

Fish-eye

Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters.

Press J.

The parameter setting screen appears.

Use AB to select a

parameter, and use CD to adjust the value.

MENU OK

Press E.

The screen of Step 2 reappears.

Press E.

Press F.

The camera returns to standby mode.

u Caution

• This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in

combination with some other functions. (p.70)

• Depending on the filter used, it may take longer to save images.

t Memo

• Images can be processed with digital filters in playback

mode. (p.57)

Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial

A 3

One of the following functions can be saved in the quick dial located on the front side of the camera. You can save frequently used functions to the quick dial to easily change the settings.

Smart Effect (default setting)

Aspect Ratio

Focus Method

Focus Peaking

ND Filter

Select [Quick Dial] in A3 menu and press D.

The [Quick Dial] screen appears.

Press D, and use AB to select the function to save.

Press E, and then press B.

Use AB to select the position 1-4 of the quick dial.

MENU

Use CD to select the desired setting.

Select a Smart Effect setting from those listed below.

MENU

Brilliant Color

Unicolor Bold

Vintage Color

Cross Processing

Warm Fade

Tone Expansion

Bold Monochrome

Water Color

Vibrant Color Enhance

USER 1 to 3

Press E.

The screen of Step 4 reappears.

Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to save the settings to the other positions.

Press F twice.

The camera returns to standby mode.

t Memo

• The shooting settings of your favorite images can be saved in

[USER1 - 3] of [Smart Effect]. You can quickly shoot images

with your favorite settings by using the quick dial. (p.63)

Loading Settings for Taking Pictures

You can take pictures with the settings saved in the quick dial.

When you use the quick dial to take pictures, priority is given to the settings saved in the quick dial.

In standby mode, turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 4.

Shooting with Smart Effect

Save [Smart Effect] for [Quick Dial].

In standby mode, turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 4.

Press B to change the parameters.

The parameter setting screen appears.

Use CD to change the parameters.

Shoot.

After taking pictures, return the quick dial to the position 0.

The camera returns to the original settings.

u Caution

• You cannot use the menus to change the settings when taking pictures with the quick dial. To change the settings of the quick dial, save other settings again.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

MENU u Caution

• This function cannot be used in combination with some other

functions. (p.70, 71)

Playback Mode Palette Items

Playback functions can be specified in the playback mode palette as well

as the B1 menu (p.17).

Press B in single image display of the playback mode to display the playback mode palette.

MENU OK

Image Rotation

Item

Digital Filter

Red-eye Edit

*1 *2

Y d

Resize

Cropping

Index

Protect

DPOF

*1 *2

Slideshow

Function

Changes the rotation information of images.

Processes images with digital filters.

Corrects images of a subject captured with red eyes.

Changes the number of recorded pixels or size of the image.

Crops out only the desired area of an image.

Joins a number of images together and creates an index image with them.

Protects images from being accidentally erased.

Embeds the number of prints and date in images.

Plays back images one after another.

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50 o a g b c

Item

Save as Manual

WB *1

Function

Saves the white balance settings of the captured image as Manual White

Balance.

Save Cross

Processing

Save Smart

Effect

RAW

Development

Movie Edit

Saves the settings used for an image captured in Cross

Processing mode of Custom

Image or Smart Effect as your “Favorite” settings.

Saves the shooting settings of your favorite image to the quick dial.

Converts RAW images to

JPEG format.

Divides a movie or deletes unwanted segments.

Eye-Fi Image

Transfer

Transfers selected images wirelessly using an optional

Eye-Fi card.

*1 Not available when a movie is displayed.

*2 Not available when a RAW image is displayed.

*3 Available only when a RAW image is saved.

*4 Available only when a movie is displayed.

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Changing the Playback Method

Displaying Multiple Images

You can display 4, 9, 30 or 56 thumbnail images at the same time. (Default setting: 9 Thumbnail Display)

Turn V to the left in playback mode.

The multi-image display screen appears.

0505 INFO

Available operations

ABCD Moves the selection frame.

G Shows the display style selection screen.

INFO

L Deletes the selected images.

Press E.

The selected image appears in single image display.

0505

Deleting Selected Images

Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple

Images”.

Select the images to delete.

MENU

Available operations

ABCD Moves the selection frame.

E Confirms/cancels the selection of the image to delete.

V Shows the selected image in single image display.

Use CD to select a different image.

Press L.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

Select [Select & Delete] and press E. t Memo

• You can select up to 100 images at a time.

• Protected images cannot be selected.

OK 4

Displaying Images by Folder

Turn V to the left in Step

1 of “Displaying Multiple

Images”.

The folder display screen appears.

Available operations

ABCD Moves the selection frame.

L Deletes the selected folder.

Press E.

The images in the selected folder are displayed.

Deleting a Folder

Select a folder to delete in Step 1 of “Displaying

Images by Folder”, and press L.

The delete confirmation screen appears.

Select [Delete] and press E.

The selected folder and all images in it are deleted.

When there are protected images in the folder, select

[Delete all] or [Leave all].

Displaying Images by Shooting Date

Images will be grouped and displayed by the shooting date.

Select G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple

Images”.

The display style selection screen appears.

Select [Calendar Filmstrip

Display].

Number of images shot on this date

2013.6

Shooting date

Thumbnail

Available operations

AB Selects a shooting date.

V to the right

Selects an image taken on the selected shooting date.

Shows the selected image in single image display.

L Deletes the selected image.

Press E.

The selected image appears in single image display.

u Caution

• Calendar Filmstrip Display is not available when there are more than 100,000 image files saved on the memory card.

Playing Back Images Continuously

(Slideshow)

Select Z in the playback mode palette.

Slideshow starts.

Available operations

E Pauses/resumes playback.

Displays the previous image.

Displays the next image.

B Stops playback.

After all images are played back, the camera returns to the single image display.

t Memo

• You can change the [Display Duration], [Screen Effect],

[Repeat Playback] and [Auto Movie Playback] settings for slideshow in [Slideshow] of the B 1 menu. Slideshow can be started from the Slideshow setting screen.

Displaying Rotated Images

When you take pictures with the camera held vertically, the image rotation information is saved when shooting. During playback, the image is automatically rotated based on the rotation information when [Auto Image Rotation] in the B1 menu is set to [On] (default setting).

The rotation information of an image can be changed by following the procedure below.

Display the image to edit in single image display.

Select S in the playback mode palette.

The selected image is rotated in 90° increments and the four thumbnail images are displayed.

Use ABCD to select the desired rotation direction

and press E.

The image rotation information is saved.

MENU OK u Caution

• When [14. Save Rotation Info] is set to [Off] in the E 3 menu, the image rotation information is not saved when shooting.

• You cannot change the rotation information for the following images and situation.

• Protected images

• Images without a rotation information tag

• When [Auto Image Rotation] is set to [Off] in the B 1 menu

• Movie files cannot be rotated.

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device

You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input terminal or HDMI input terminal and play back images.

Have a cable according to the terminal of the device to which you connect.

Terminal of AV Device Cable Used

Video terminal

HDMI terminal

AV cable I-AVC7 (optional)

HDMI cable with an HDMI terminal

(Type D) (commercially available)

Turn the AV device and camera off.

Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect the cable to either the PC/AV terminal or

HDMI terminal.

Connect the other end of the cable to the input terminal on the AV device.

Turn the AV device and camera on.

The camera turns on in video mode or HDMI mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device.

u Caution

• When using the video output, images are output at normal resolution regardless of the resolution supported by the AV device. To output HD video, use the HDMI output or transfer to and play back on a computer.

• While the camera is connected to an AV device, nothing is displayed on the camera monitor. Also, you cannot adjust the volume on the camera. Adjust the volume on the AV device.

• You cannot output both composite and HDMI video signals at the same time.

t Memo

• Check the operating manual of the AV device and select a suitable input terminal for connecting the camera.

• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit (optional) is recommended.

• When the hometown is set at the time of initial setting (p.25),

the video output format is also set in accordance with that region. When you set [Time Setting] to [Destination] in [World

Time] of the D 1 menu, the video output setting changes to the video output format for that city. Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back with the set video output format. If this happens, change the setting in [Video

Out] of [Interface Options] in the D

2 menu. Refer to “List of

World Time Cities” (p.82) for video output format for cities that

can be selected as a hometown or destination.

• By default, the maximum resolution is automatically selected to suit the AV device and camera. If it fails to play back images properly, change the setting in [HDMI Out] of

[Interface Options] in the D 2 menu.

Connecting the Camera to a

Computer

Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable I-USB7.

Turn the computer on.

Turn the camera off.

Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect the USB cable to the PC/AV terminal.

Save the captured images to the computer.

Disconnect the camera from the computer.

u Caution

• The camera cannot be operated while it is connected to a computer. To operate the camera, terminate the USB connection on the computer, then turn off the camera and remove the USB cable.

t Memo

• Refer to p.83 for system requirements to connect the camera

to a computer or to use the software.

Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the computer.

Turn the camera on.

The camera is recognized as a removable disk.

If the “Q7” dialog appears when the camera is turned on, select [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click the OK button.

Editing and Processing Images

Changing the Image Size

u Caution

• Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized or cropped.

• Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size with this camera cannot be processed.

Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels

(Resize)

Changes the number of recorded pixels, and saves the image as a new file.

Display the image to edit in single image display.

Select V in the playback mode palette.

The screen to select the recorded pixels appears.

Use CD to select the number of recorded pixels

and press E.

You can select one of the image sizes starting from one size smaller than that of the original image.

Select [Save as] and press E.

MENU OK

Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping)

Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a new image.

Display the image to edit in single image display.

Select W in the playback mode palette.

The cropping frame to specify the size and position of the area to crop appears on the screen.

Specify the size and position of the area to crop by using the cropping frame.

MENU OK

Available operations

V Changes the size of the cropping frame.

ABCD

Moves the cropping frame.

Changes the aspect ratio.

M Rotates the cropping frame (only when possible).

Press E.

Select [Save as] and press E.

Removing the Red-eye Effect

You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes.

Display the image to edit in single image display.

Select U in the playback mode palette.

[The operation could not be completed correctly] appears when red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.

Select [Save as] and press E. u Caution

• The Red-eye Edit function can be used only for the JPEG images captured with this camera.

Processes images with Digital Filters

Display the image to edit in single image display.

Select T in the playback mode palette.

The screen to select a filter appears.

Use ABCD to select a filter.

Use V to select a different image.

MENU OK

Base Parameter Adj

Toy Camera

High Contrast

Shading

Tone Expansion

Invert Color

Extract Color

Unicolor Bold

Water Color

Posterization

Slim

Fish-eye

Retro

Sketch

Miniature

Soft

Starburst

Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters.

Press J.

The parameter setting screen appears.

Use AB to select a

parameter, and use CD to adjust the value.

The parameters that can be set varies depending on the selected

MENU filter.

Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

Select [Apply additional filter(s)] or [Save as]

and press E.

Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when you want to apply additional filters to the same image. The screen of Step 3 reappears.

u Caution

• Only JPEG and RAW images captured with this camera can be edited with the digital filters.

4 t Memo

• Up to 20 filters, including a digital filter used during shooting

(p.47), can be applied to the same image.

Recreating Filter Effects

Retrieves the filter effects of a selected image and applies the same filter effects to other images.

Display a filter-processed image in single image display.

Select T in the playback mode palette.

Select [Recreating filter

effects] and press E.

The filter effects used for the selected image appear.

MENU

To check the parameter

details, press G.

Press G again to return to the previous screen.

Press E.

The image selection screen appears.

MENU INFO

Use V to select an image for applying the same filter

effects, and press E.

You can only select an image that has not been processed with a filter.

Select [Save as] and press

E .

MENU OK t Memo

• If [Searching for the original image] is selected in Step 3, the original image prior to digital filter application can be retrieved.

Creating a Composite Image (Index)

Joins a number of images together and creates a new image with them.

Select X in the playback mode palette.

The Index setting screen appears.

Select [Layout].

Select from l (Thumbnail), k

(Square), m (Random1), n

(Random2), o (Random3) or p (Bubble).

MENU OK

Select the number of images from 12, 24 or 36 in [Images].

When the number of saved images is smaller than the number selected, empty spaces will appear when [Layout] is set to l and some images may be duplicated for other layouts.

Select the background color from white, black, wood grain, cork, or water in [Backgrnd.].

Select a type of image selection in [Selection].

q Auto r Select image(s)

Picks images automatically from all of the images saved.

Lets you select images that you want to include in the index image. If r is selected, [Select image(s)] appears and leads you to the image selection screen.

s Select a folder

Picks images automatically from the folder selected.

If s is selected, [Select a folder] appears and leads you to the folder selection screen.

Select [Create an index image] and press E.

The index image appears.

Select [Save] or [Reshuffle] and press E.

When [Reshuffle] is selected, you can reselect the images to be included in the index and display a new index image.

t Memo

• The file name format for index image is “INDXxxxx.JPG”.

Editing Movies

Display the movie to edit in single image display.

Select c in the playback mode palette.

The movie editing screen appears.

Select the point where you want to divide the movie.

The frame at the dividing point is displayed at the top of the screen.

Up to four points can be selected to divide the original movie into five segments.

MENU

Available operations

A Plays back/pauses a movie.

Press and hold

Forwards a frame (when paused).

Fast-forwards playback.

Reverses a frame (when paused).

Fast-reverses playback.

Confirms/cancels a dividing point.

Adjusts the volume.

Proceed to Step 7 if you do not delete any segment.

Press L.

The screen to select segments to delete is displayed.

Use CD to move the selection frame and press

E .

The segment(s) to delete are specified.

(Multiple segments can be

MENU deleted at once.)

Press E again to cancel the selection.

Press F.

The screen of Step 3 reappears.

Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

Select [Save as] and press E.

OK t Memo

• Select dividing points in chronological order from the beginning of the movie. When canceling the selected dividing points, cancel each of them in reverse order (from the end of the movie to the beginning). In an order other than specified, you can neither select frames as a dividing point nor cancel the selections of the dividing points.

RAW Development

You can convert RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as a new file.

Select b in the playback mode palette.

The screen for selecting a RAW image processing option appears.

Select the desired option and press E.

Develop a single image

Develop multiple images

Develop images in folder

Develops an image.

Develops up to 500 images with the same settings.

Develops up to 500 images in the selected folder with the same settings.

When [Develop a single image] is selected, proceed to Step

The image/folder selection screen appears.

Press E to select images or folders.

When [Develop multiple images] is selected, up to 500 images can be selected. Press J to finish the setting.

The screen for selecting the parameter setting method appears.

MENU OK

Select the parameter setting method and press

E .

MENU OK

Develop images as shot

Allows you to change Image Capture

Settings only.

Develop images with modified settings

Allows you to change Image Capture

Settings, White Balance, Custom Image,

Digital Filter, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR,

Shadow Correction, and Distortion

Correction.

Use AB to select the parameter to change, and

use CD to change the value.

For Image Capture Settings, press D and use AB to select an item.

For White Balance, Custom

Image and Digital Filter, press D to display the setting screen.

MENU OK

Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

Select [Save as] and press E.

When [Develop a single image] is selected, select

[Continue] or [Exit] and press E .

u Caution

• Only RAW images captured with this camera can be developed.

t Memo

• When [Develop multiple images] or [Develop images in folder] is selected in Step 2, a “xxxR_JPG” folder with a new number is created, and the JPEG images are stored in the new folder.

• With the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0

LE”, you can develop RAW files on a computer,

Camera Settings

Setting the M/V Functions

A 3

The functions assigned to M and V can be changed with

[Green Button] of the A3 menu.

Setting the M Operation

One of the following functions can be assigned to M.

MENU OK

Setting Function

Green Button Resets the values being adjusted. (Default setting)

Preview

While M is pressed, you can check the depth of field by stopping down the aperture of the lens to the actually set value.

One Push File

Format

AE Lock

Enable AF

Temporarily changes the file format regardless of the [File Format] setting.

You can set whether to apply the setting to only one image or not, and select the file format when M is pressed.

The exposure setting is locked.

Autofocus is performed only when M is pressed and not when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Setting the One Push File Format

Select [One Push File Format] in [Green Button]

of A3 menu.

Select T or S for [Cancel after 1 shot].

The recording format returns to the original file format after a picture is taken. (Default setting)

Settings are retained until any of the following operations is performed:

• When M is pressed again

• When B , F , G or power switch is pressed

• When the mode dial is turned

For each file format, select

the file format for when M is pressed.

The left side is the [File Format] setting and the right side is the file format when M is pressed.

MENU OK

Setting the V Operation in P Mode

Set the value to be changed with V when in G mode.

Select [Green Button] in [Green Button] of A3 menu.

Select [E-dial in Program] and change the setting.

MENU OK

G SHIFT Automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain a proper exposure (Program Shift). (Default setting)

GXI Adjusts the shutter speed (Shutter Priority

Automatic Exposure).

GXJ Adjusts the aperture value (Aperture Priority

Automatic Exposure).

OFF Disables the mode.

V operation when turned in G t Memo

• If M is pressed after turning V in G mode, the settings return to normal G mode.

Setting the M Operation in M/K Mode

You can set the function of M when in L or K mode.

Select [Green Button] in [Green Button] of A3 menu.

Select [Action in M/TAv

Mode] and change the setting.

MENU OK

G LINE Adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed to obtain a proper exposure according to the Program Line. (Default setting)

I SHIFT Adjusts the shutter speed while the aperture value remains fixed.

J SHIFT Adjusts the aperture value while the shutter speed remains fixed.

OFF Disables the or K mode.

M operation when pressed in L

Saving the Settings of a Captured Image

If you take an image that you like, you can save the settings used in that image to make it even easier to replicate the look of the image.

Display the image to edit in single image display of playback mode.

Select g in the playback mode palette.

The screen for changing the settings appears.

Save the White Balance,

Custom Image and Digital

Filter settings as necessary.

Select [– –] to not save a setting.

MENU OK

Available operations

AB Changes the function.

Changes the value.

Selects a different image.

M Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.

Press E.

The save confirmation screen appears.

Select a USER mode

number and press E.

The selected image along with the settings used in that image are saved in USER1 to 3.

MENU OK

Using the Saved Settings

You can load and use the saved settings when taking pictures.

Select [Quick Dial] in A3 menu.

Select [Smart Effect] in [Quick Dial] screen.

Save USER1, USER2, and

USER3 to any of the dial positions 1 to 4.

MENU

In standby mode, set the quick dial to the position 1 to 4.

The shooting settings saved in the selected position is loaded.

OK t Memo

• Refer to p.48 for details about Quick Dial.

Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City

D 1

The date and time set in Initial Setting (p.25) serve as the date

and time of your present location and are reflected in the shooting date and time for images.

Setting the destination to a location other than your present location enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling abroad and also save images timestamped with the local date and time.

Select [World Time] in D1 menu.

Select the time you wish to display in [Time Setting].

Select F (Hometown) or G

(Destination).

MENU

Press B to select [G Destination] and press D.

The [G Destination] screen appears.

Use CD to select a city.

Use V to change the region.

MENU OK

Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time),

and use CD to select S or T.

Press E.

The [World Time] screen reappears.

t Memo

• Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.82) for cities that can be

selected as a hometown or destination.

• Select [ F Hometown] in Step 3 to change the city and DST settings for the hometown.

• G appears in the control panel and guide display if [Time

Setting] is set to G . Also, the video output setting changes to the video output format for that city.

Selecting Settings to Save in the

Camera

A 3

Most of the functions set on this camera are saved even if the camera is turned off. For the following function settings, you can select whether to save the settings (T) or to return the settings to their default values (S) when the camera is turned off.

Set in [Memory] of the A3 menu.

Function

Default

Setting

Function

Default

Setting

Flash Mode

Drive Mode

White Balance

Custom Image

Sensitivity

Flash Exposure

Compensation

Focus Position

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Playback Info

Display

EV Compensation T t Memo

• When [Reset] of the D 3 menu is performed, all Memory settings return to the default values.

File Management Settings

Protecting Images from Deletion

(Protect)

You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.

u Caution

• Even protected images are deleted if the inserted memory card is formatted.

Select Y in the playback mode palette.

The screen for selecting the unit for processing appears.

Select the unit and press E.

If you selected [All images], proceed to

Step 4.

Use V to select an image.

MENU

Select [Protect] and press E.

Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to protect other images.

Press F to finish the setting.

Selecting the Folder/File Number Settings

D 2

Folder

When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in the new folder. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters. You can change the folder name in [Folder Name] of the D2 menu.

Date

PENTX

The two digits of the month and day on which the picture was taken are assigned after the folder number. (Default setting)

[MMDD] appears according to the date format set in

[Date Adjustment].

Example) 101_0125: for images taken on January 25th

The character string “PENTX” is assigned after the folder number.

Example) 101PENTX

A folder with a new number is created when the folder name is changed.

t Memo

• A maximum of 500 images (100 images for Eye-Fi card) can be stored in a single folder. When the number of captured images exceeds 500, a new folder is created with the number following the number of the folder currently being used. In

Exposure Bracketing shooting, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed.

• When [Create New Folder] is selected in the D 2 menu, a folder is created with the number following the number of the folder currently being used. Only one folder can be created using this feature. Multiple empty folders cannot be created consecutively.

• When [Develop multiple images] or [Develop images in folder] of [RAW Development] is performed, a “xxxR_JPG” folder with a new number is created, and the JPEG images

are stored in the new folder. (p.60)

u Caution

• The maximum folder number is 999. If you attempt to change the folder name or create a new folder when using folder 999, you will not be able to capture new images. You will not be able to capture new images when the file name number reaches 9999.

File No.

Each file name consists of a string of 4 characters and a sequential number from 0001 to 9999. You can set whether to continue the sequential numbering for the file name even if a new folder is created in [Sequential Numbering] of

[File No.] in the D2 menu.

MENU

Continue the sequential numbering for the file name even if a new folder is created. (Default setting)

The file number of the first image saved to a folder returns to 0001 each time a new folder is created.

Select [Reset File Number] to reset the file number to its default setting.

t Memo

• When the file number reaches 9999, a new folder is created and the file number is reset.

• One of the following string of characters is used as the file name prefix depending on the [13. Color Space] setting of the E3 menu.

Color Space File Name sRGB IMGPxxxx.JPG

AdobeRGB _IMGxxxx.JPG

Transferring Images via Wireless LAN

D 2

You can transfer images to your computer via wireless LAN by using a memory card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card).

Select the camera action when using an Eye-Fi card in [Eye-Fi

Communication] of [Eye-Fi] in the D2 menu.

MENU OK

Auto

Select

Off

Transfers automatically when images are taken, new images are saved, or images are overwritten.

Only movies under 2 GB can be transferred.

Transfers images that are selected in playback mode.

Only JPEG and RAW images can be transferred.

Turns off the wireless LAN function. (Default setting) u Caution

• Be sure to set up a wireless LAN access point on a computer for the Eye-Fi card connection.

• For RAW images and movie files, the success of transfer depends on the specifications and settings of the Eye-Fi card in use.

• Images may not be transferred when the battery level is low.

• It may take time to transfer a large number of images. The camera may turn off if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.

• For precautions on the Eye-Fi card, refer to “About Eye-Fi

Cards” (p.91).

t Memo

• [Eye-Fi] of the D 2 menu cannot be selected when an Eye-Fi card is not inserted.

• When an Eye-Fi card is used, 100 images can be stored in a single folder. For RAW+ images, two files are counted as one image.

• Select [Communication Info] to check the firmware version of the Eye-Fi card.

Transferring Selected Images

You can select the images to transfer.

Set [Eye-Fi Communication] to [SELECT] in

[Eye-Fi] of D2 menu.

Select e in the playback mode palette.

The screen for selecting a transfer option appears.

Select the desired option and press E.

Select image(s) Up to 100 images can be selected in one folder.

Select a folder Transfers all images that can be transferred in the selected folder.

The folder selection screen appears.

Select a folder and press E.

The image selection screen appears.

When [Select a folder] is selected, proceed to Step 7.

Select the image(s) to transfer.

Images that have already been transferred and movies cannot be selected.

MENU OK INFO

Available operations

ABCD Moves the selection frame.

V Shows the single image display.

E Confirms/cancels the image selection.

Press G.

The confirmation screen appears.

Select [Transfer] and press E.

The single image display reappears after an operation message is displayed.

Setting Print Information (DPOF)

The DPOF settings (number of copies and whether to imprint the date on images) can be added to the stored images on the memory card. By taking this card to a store for printing, you can order conventional photograph prints.

Select d in the playback mode palette.

The screen for selecting a DPOF setting option appears.

Select the desired option and press E.

Single image

All images

Applies the DPOF settings to each individual image.

Applies the same DPOF settings to all the images, and cancels the settings specified for each individual image.

Select the number of copies and date setting.

You can specify the desired

DPOF settings for multiple images.

MENU

Available operations

Selects a different image (when [Single image] is selected).

Specifies the number of copies.

Switches selecting or canceling the check box for printing the date.

j appears for images with DPOF settings.

Press E. t Memo

• The DPOF settings cannot be set for RAW images and movies.

• You can set the DPOF settings for up to 999 images.

Restrictions on Each Capture Mode

#: Restricted

×

: Not available

Capture Mode S

Function

Sensitivity

Interval Shooting

R e

Flash

Single Frame

Shooting

Continuous

Shooting

Self-timer

Shooting

Remote

Control

0 sec./

3 sec.

Continuous

Shooting

Exposure

Bracketing

Multi-exposure

cg js t

× dh im q e

AUTO

k r

× ×

× # f

AUTO

× o

× × ×

× × × f

AUTO

× ×

Focus Method

File Format

RAW/

RAW+

× ×

- ISO

1600

× × ×

× ×

Function

Capture Mode

Shake Reduction

White Balance

R bf cg js t dh im q e k r g

*1 g

l n o p u v

*1 g

Custom Image

Digital Filter

× × × × × × × × × × × ×

Smart Effect

HDR Capture

× ×

Save RAW Data

*1 Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed.

*2 Limited to; available settings are limited.

*3 Fixed to; M for JPEG, N for RAW/RAW

*4 Specific settings are used.

U V

Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions

Continuous

Shooting

Flash

Continuous

Shooting

Self-timer Shooting

Remote

Continuous

Shooting

Exposure

Bracketing

Multi-exposure

Interval Shooting

File Format

RAW/

RAW+

Custom Image

Digital Filter

Smart Effect

Save RAW Data ×

*1 Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed.

Exposure

Bracketing

Multi-exposure

Interval

Shooting

Digital Filter Smart Effect

×

: Not available

HDR Capture

Functions Available with Various

Lenses

A group

B group

01 STANDARD PRIME

02 STANDARD ZOOM

06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM

04 TOY WIDE

05 TOY TELEPHOTO

07 MOUNT SHIELD

03 FISH-EYE

ADAPTER Q FOR K MOUNT LENS

C group

D group

Function v w

Lens Type

Quick-shift focus

Autofocus Method

Aperture control

ND filter on the lens

Shutter on the lens

Electronic shutter x : Available #: Restricted

: Not available

A group x x x x x x x

B group

× x

C group

× x

R / S / U mode

G / I / J mode

L mode

C mode

P-TTL auto flash x x x x

# *5 *6

*5 *6

*8 *9

# *2

*8 *10

D group

× x

*1 No focusing mechanism on 07 MOUNT SHIELD

*2 Set the aperture manually.

*3 Lens shutter built-in to the adapter used.

*4 Set [1. Lens Shutter Options] to [Lens and electronic shutters] or

[Electronic shutter only] in the E1 menu. When [Lens and electronic shutters] is selected, you can take pictures at higher speeds with the electronic shutter than with the lens shutter.

Ex.) With a 01 STANDARD lens

Pictures are taken at 1/2000 sec. or slower with the lens shutter and 1/2000 sec. or faster with the electronic shutter.

*5 Aperture value fixed.

*6 V mode is not available. Allows the use of a slow shutter speed of up to 2 sec.

*7 Built-in flash: 1/2000 sec., external flash: 1/250 sec.

*8 Flash sync speed is approx. 1/13 sec.

*9 Light is unevenly distributed.

*10 Light may be unevenly distributed.

Compatibility with the Built-in Flash

Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash may be limited.

Lens

02 STANDARD

ZOOM

03 FISH-EYE

Restrictions when using the built-in flash

If the focal length is less than 6 mm, vignetting may occur at the wide-angle setting.

The built-in flash is not available due to vignetting.

About Hoods

When using a hood with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens, be sure to use the PH-RBB 40.5mm. If the PH-SBA 40.5mm is used, vignetting may occur at the wide-angle setting.

About Filters

Vignetting will occur at the wide-angle setting if a PL100 filter is used with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens.

Using a K-Mount Lens

A K-mount lens can be attached to this camera with the use of the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. When a K-mount lens is used, the focal length must be set manually for some functions such as Shake Reduction, since the focal length cannot be obtained automatically.

Turn the camera off.

Attach the adapter and lens to the camera, and turn the camera on.

The [Input Focal Length] screen appears.

Set the lens focal length.

0 0 0 0 . 0 mm

MENU

Available operations

AB Changes the value of each digit.

Selects a digit.

Selects a value from the list.

When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length which the zoom is set to.

Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

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• The focal length setting can be changed in [Input Focal

Length] of the A 2 menu.

• When the Adapter Q for K Mount Lens is used, the camera operates in J mode when the capture mode is set to other than L mode.

• Refer to the Adapter Q for K mount lens manual for details.

Functions when Using an

External Flash

Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ,

AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode.

x : Available

:Not available

Flash

Built-in flash

AF540FGZ

AF360FGZ

AF200FG

AF160FC

Camera Function

Red-eye reduction flash

Auto Flash Discharge

Automatically switching to the flash sync speed

Aperture value is automatically set in G mode and I mode.

P-TTL auto flash

Slow-speed Sync x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Flash Exposure Compensation x x

Auto zoom flash head

AF assist light of external flash

Trailing Curtain Sync

Contrast control sync flash mode

Slave flash

Wireless flash

× x

*1 1/2000 sec. or slower for a 01 STANDARD PRIME/02 STANDARD

Zoom/06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lens (1/250 sec. or slower for external flash units), 1/13 sec. or slower for a 03 FISH-EYE/04 TOY WIDE/05

TOY TELEPHOTO/07 MOUNT SHIELD lens.

× u Caution

• The built-in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an external flash.

• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown.

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• When an external flash is attached directly to the hot shoe of the camera, the camera’s center of gravity is shifted, making it difficult to take pictures. Attach the Hot Shoe Adapter F

(optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe

Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as shown in the illustration. The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted to your tripod using the tripod screw.

• To use an AF160FC flash with the camera, a commercially available step-up ring or similar accessory is needed.

Troubleshooting

t Memo

• In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. If the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs.

Problem

The camera does not turn on.

The shutter cannot be released.

Autofocus does not work.

Cause

Battery is not installed properly.

The battery power is low.

The built-in flash is charging.

There is no available space on the memory card.

Data being processed.

The subject is difficult to focus on.

The subject is too close.

Remedy

Check the orientation of battery.

Charge the battery.

Wait until charging is finished.

Insert a memory card with available space or delete unwanted images.

Wait until processing is finished.

v cannot work well for lowcontrast objects (the sky, white walls, etc.), dark colors, intricate designs, rapidlymoving objects or scenery shot through a window or a net-like pattern.

Lock focus on another object located at the same distance as your subject, then aim at the target and take a picture.

Alternatively, use w

. (p.37)

Move away from the subject and take a picture.

Problem

The focus cannot be locked.

The built-in flash does not discharge.

Cause

[Autofocus

Method] is set to f .

Remedy

Set [Autofocus Method] to g , h or i

. (p.36)

e ,

The capture mode is set to e , l , o or u of S mode.

[Autofocus Method] is fixed to f in these modes. Set a capture mode other than those shown to the left.

When the flash mode is set to A or B , the flash will not discharge if the subject is bright.

Change the flash mode. (p.34)

The capture mode is set to c, g , j , k , r , o, s , t , u or v of S mode.

The flash mode is fixed to J in these modes. Set a capture mode other than those shown to the left.

The camera is not recognized when it is connected to a computer.

The USB connection mode is set to [PTP].

Set [USB Connection] to [MSC] in [Interface Options] of the menu.

D 2

The shooting settings cannot be changed.

The quick dial is set to the position

1 to 4.

When you use the quick dial to take pictures, priority is given to the settings saved in the quick dial.

Problem

Dust or dirt particles appear in images.

The CMOS sensor is dirty or dusty.

There are pixels in the monitor that do not light up or remain lit.

Cause

There are defective pixels in the CMOS sensor.

Remedy

Activate [Dust Removal] from the D 4 menu. The Dust

Removal function can be activated every time the camera is turned on and off.

Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the

CMOS sensor. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the

CMOS sensor. Do not wipe the

CMOS sensor with a cloth.

Attach a lens cap to a lens that has a lens shutter, such as the

01 STANDARD PRIME, and perform [Pixel Mapping] of the

D 4 menu.

It takes about 30 seconds to correct the defective pixels, so be sure to install a fully charged battery.

Error Messages

Memory card full

No image

This image cannot be displayed

No card in the camera

Memory card error

Card is not formatted

Card is locked

This image cannot be magnified

This image is protected

Description

The memory card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new memory card or delete unwanted files.

There are no images that can be played back on the memory card.

You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on a computer.

There is no memory card inserted in the camera.

The memory card has a problem, and image capture and playback are impossible. You may be able to play it back on a computer.

Failed to initialize Eye-Fi function when using the Eye-Fi card. Press E.

The memory card you have inserted is unformatted or has been used on another device and is not compatible with this camera. Use the card after formatting it with this camera.

The write-protect switch on the memory

card you have inserted is locked. (p.90)

You are trying to magnify an image that cannot be magnified.

You are trying to delete an image that is protected. Remove protection from the

image. (p.65)

Error Messages

Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping

Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware

Unable to update firmware.

There is a problem with the firmware update file

Description

Appears during Pixel Mapping or when trying to update the firmware if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery.

Image folder cannot be created

Unable to store image

Settings not stored

The operation could not be completed correctly

No more images can be selected

No image can be processed

Unable to update the firmware. The update file is damaged. Try downloading the update file again.

The maximum folder number (999) and file number (9999) are being used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new memory card or format the card.

The image could not be saved because of a memory card error.

The DPOF settings could not be saved because the memory card is full. Delete unwanted images and perform DPOF

setting again. (p.68)

The camera was unable to adjust the manual white balance. Try the operation again.

You cannot select more than the maximum number of images for Index,

Select & Delete, RAW Development,

Select image(s) for Eye-Fi, and DPOF.

There are no images that can be processed using Digital Filter or RAW

Development function.

Error Messages

This image cannot be processed

The camera failed to create an image

This function is not available in the current mode

The camera will turn off to prevent damage from overheating

Set the Eye-Fi communication to “SELECT”

Image not found

Cannot be selected

Description

Appears when you try to perform Resize,

Cropping, Red-eye Edit, Digital Filter,

Movie Edit, RAW Development, Save as

Manual WB, or Save Smart Effect for images captured with other cameras, or when you try to perform Resize or

Cropping for minimum file size images.

The creation of an index print image failed.

You are trying to set a function that is not available for the capture mode that is set.

(p.69)

The camera will turn off because its internal temperature gets too hot. Leave the camera turned off until it has had time to cool down before turning on the camera again.

Images cannot be transferred when [Eye-

Fi Communication] is not set to [SELECT]

in [Eye-Fi] of the D2 menu. (p.67)

There are no images that can be transferred when an Eye-Fi card is used.

This folder cannot be selected because the number of files exceeds the maximum

number allowed. (p.67)

Main Specifications

Model Description

Type

Lens Mount

Lens-interchangeable SL digital camera

PENTAX bayonet Q-mount

Compatible Lens Q-mount lenses

Image Capture Unit

Image Sensor

Effective Pixels

Total Pixels

Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color filter

Size: 1/1.7-inch

Approx. 12.4 megapixels

Approx. 12.76 megapixels

Dust Removal

Sensitivity

(Standard Output)

Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations

“DR II”

ISO AUTO: ISO 100 to ISO 12800 (1/3 EV steps)

• Up to ISO 1600 when the shutter speed is set to 2 sec. or slower.

Image Stabilizer Sensor shift Shake Reduction

File Format

Recording

Formats

Recorded Pixels

RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF 2.0 compliant

JPEG: y q 9M (4000×2248) p 5M (3072×1728) o 2M (1920×1080) x q 10M (4000×2664) p 6M (3072×2048) o 2M (1920×1280) w q 12M (4000×3000) p 7M (3072×2304) o 3M (1920×1440) v q 9M (2992×2992) p 5M (2304×2304) o 2M (1440×1440)

RAW: w q 12M (4000×3000)

Quality Level

Color Space

Storage Media

Storage Folder

RAW: DNG (12 bit)

JPEG: m (Best), l (Better), k (Good)

• RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable sRGB, AdobeRGB

SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, SDXC

Memory Cards and Eye-Fi Cards

Date (100_1018, 100_1019...)/

PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX...)

Monitor

Type

Size

Dots

Adjustment

Display

TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, with AR coating

3.0 inches

Approx. 460,000 dots

Brightness and colors adjustable

Field of View: approx. 100%, Electronic Level, Grid

Display (4 × 4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale),

Highlight Alert, Histogram

White Balance

Auto

Preset

TTL by CMOS image sensor

Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:

Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L:

Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, n, Manual

Manual

Configuration on monitor (3 types can be saved), configuration on captured image

Fine Adjustment Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis and G-M axis

Focusing Mechanism

Type Contrast detection AF

Brightness Range EV 0 to 18 (ISO100)

Focus Method

Autofocus Method

AF Assist Light v /w switching

Face Detection, Tracking, Multiple AF Points (49

Points), Select, Spot

Dedicated LED AF assist light

MF Autozoom Off/×2/×4/×6

Exposure Control

Type

Metering Range

Aperture

ND Filter

TTL image sensor metering

Metering modes: Multi-segment metering, Centerweighted metering, and Spot metering

EV 1 to 17 (ISO 100, F1.9 lens), +2 EV with

Electronic Shutter enabled, +2 EV with an ND filter

Exposure Modes

Shutter

Auto Picture modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape,

Macro, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest

Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving

Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest,

Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, HDR*,

Quick Macro*, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight

Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum

Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual,

Bulb, Blur Control*

*JPEG only

EV Compensation ± 3 EV (1/3 EV steps)

AE Lock Can be assigned to the M button from the menu.

Lens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds (1/3 EV step, 1/8000

- 30 seconds with Electronic Shutter enabled), Bulb

• When using a lens that has no lens shutter; shooting at 1/8000 - 2 seconds with the electronic shutter is available, Bulb shooting is not available.

From wide open to F8

• Aperture is fixed when using a lens that has no lens shutter.

Off/On

• Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter.

Drive Modes

Mode Selection

Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s,

2s), Remote Control (0 sec., 3 sec., continuous),

Exposure Bracketing (3 frames, remote control),

Multi-exposure (Multi-exposure, Self-timer+Multiexposure, Remote Control+Multi-exposure), Interval

Shooting

Continuous FPS

Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (wq12M/m/Continuous

Hi): up to 5 frames

Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (wq12M/m/Continuous

Lo): up to 100 frames

Built-in Flash

Type

Flash Modes

Sync Speed

Built-in retractable P-TTL flash, Guide number: approx. 4.9 (ISO100/m), approx. 7 (ISO200/m)

Angle of view coverage: equivalent to 28 mm in 35 mm format

P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync,

Trailing Curtain Sync

Lens shutter: built-in flash 1/2000 seconds, Used with external flash units: 1/250 seconds, Electronic shutter: 1/13 seconds

-2.0 to +1.0 EV

Flash Exposure

Compensation

Capture Functions

Custom Image

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,

Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,

Monochrome, Cross Processing

Noise Reduction High-ISO NR

Dynamic Range

Setting

Lens Correction

Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction

Distortion Correction

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Multi-exposure

Interval Shooting

Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone

Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor

Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye

Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2

Number of shots: 2-9

Exposure adjusted automatically.

Shooting interval: 3 sec. to 24 hr., Start Interval setting: immediately, from the set time, Number of shots: up to 999 images

Smart Effect

Electronic Level

Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross

Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold

Monochrome, Water Color, Vibrant Color Enhance,

USER 1-3

Displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal and vertical directions)

Movies

Recording Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MOV)

Recorded Pixels u (1920×1080, y, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps) t (1280×720, y, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps) s (640×480, w, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps)

Sound

Recording Time

Built-in monaural microphone; recording sound level can be adjusted.

Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.

Custom Image

Digital Filter

Interval Movie

Record

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,

Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,

Monochrome, Cross Processing

Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone

Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor

Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye

Recording format: Motion JPEG (.AVI)

Recording interval: 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr.

Recording time: 12 sec. to 99 hr.

Start Interval: immediately, from the set time

Playback Functions

Playback View

Delete

Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 30, and 56 thumbnails), display magnification (up to 16×, scrollable, quick zoom), rotating, histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), highlight alert, auto image rotation, detailed information display, folder display, calendar filmstrip display, slideshow, wireless image transfer with Eye-Fi

Single image, all images, select & delete, folder, instant review image

Digital Filter

RAW

Development

Edit

Base Parameter Adj, Toy Camera, High Contrast,

Shading, Tone Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color,

Unicolor Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fisheye, Retro, Sketch, Miniature, Soft, Starburst

File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, Color Space,

White Balance, Custom Image, Digital Filter,

Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction,

Distortion Correction

Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio adjustment available),

Index, Movie Edit (divide or delete selected frames),

Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Red-eye

Edit, Save the RAW file data in the buffer memory

Customization

Custom Functions 16 items

Mode Memory 11 items

Button/Dial

Customization

World Time

M button: Green Button, Preview, One Push File

Format, AE Lock, Enable AF

Quick Dial: Smart Effect, Aspect Ratio, Focus

Method, Focus Peaking, ND Filter

World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)

Power Supply

Battery Type

AC Adapter

Battery Life

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68

AC Adapter Kit K-AC115 (optional)

Number of recordable images (with 50% flash usage): approx. 250 images,

(without flash usage): approx. 260 images

Playback time: approx. 160 minutes

• Tested in compliance with CIPA standard using a new rechargeable lithium-ion battery under the temperature of 23°C. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting conditions/circumstances.

Interfaces

Connection Port

USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible)/AV output terminal, HDMI output terminal (Type D)

USB Connection MSC/PTP

Video Output

Format

NTSC/PAL

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions

Weight

Approx. 102.0 mm (W) × 58.0 mm (H) × 33.5 mm (D)

(excluding the operation parts and protrusion)

Approx. 200 g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), Approx. 180 g (body only)

Accessories

Package

Contents

Software

USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST131, Rechargeable

Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68, Battery Charger D-BC68P,

AC plug cord, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW133

Hot shoe cover F K , Body mount cover

SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time

(When using the fully charged battery)

Battery

Temperature

Normal

Shooting

Flash Photography

50% Use 100% Use

250 240

Playback

Time

160 minutes D-LI68 23°C 260

• The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on the selected capture mode and shooting conditions.

Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size

(When using a 2 GB memory card)

Aspect Ratio y x w v

Recorded

Pixels q 9M p 5M o 2M q 10M p 6M o 2M q 12M p 7M o 3M q 9M p 5M o 2M m

JPEG Quality l k

545

908

2184

461

755

1250

2941

641

1265

2060

4600

1077

771

1872

410

688

1680

547

908

2184

1064

2534

571

951

2282

759

1250

2941

1764

4013

961

1582

3641

1270

2060

4600

RAW

–

103

–

103

–

103

–

103

–

• The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, selected capture mode and memory card, etc.

Region City

North

America

Central and

South

America

Europe

Honolulu

Anchorage

Vancouver

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Calgary

Denver

Chicago

Miami

Toronto

New York

Halifax

Mexico City

Lima

Santiago

Caracas

Buenos Aires

Sao Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

Lisbon

Madrid

London

Paris

Amsterdam

Milan

List of World Time Cities

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

Video

Output

Format

NTSC

Region City

Europe

Africa/West

Asia

Nairobi

Jeddah

Tehran

Dubai

Karachi

Kabul

Male

Delhi

Colombo

Rome

Copenhagen

Berlin

Prague

Stockholm

Budapest

Warsaw

Athens

Helsinki

Moscow

Dakar

Algiers

Johannesburg

Istanbul

Cairo

Jerusalem

PAL

Video

Output

Format

PAL

Region City

Africa/West

Asia

Kathmandu

Dacca

Yangon

Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur

Vientiane

East Asia

Singapore

Phnom Penh

Ho chi Minh

Jakarta

Hong Kong

Beijing

Shanghai

Manila

Oceania

Taipei

Seoul

Tokyo

Guam

Perth

Adelaide

Sydney

Noumea

Wellington

Auckland

Pago Pago

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

Video

Output

Format

PAL

NTSC

PAL

Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software

With the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0

LE”, you can develop RAW files on a computer. Install the software from the provided CD-ROM (S-SW133).

We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer or to use the software.

Windows

CPU

RAM

HDD

Monitor

Other

Windows XP (SP3 or later, 32-bit Home/Pro),

Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit,

64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)

• Installation requires administrator rights

• Can be run as a 32-bit application on any 64-bit

Edition of Windows

Intel Pentium-compatible processor (Pentium 4,

Athlon XP or higher recommended)

• Supports multi-core processors (Intel Core i5, i7;

Core 2 Quad, Duo; AMD Phenom II X4, X6;

Athlon II X2, X4; and other)

1 GB minimum (2 GB or more recommended)

For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB minimum of free space

For saving image files: Approx. 10 MB/file

1024×768 dots, 24-bit full color or higher

Input devices such as a keyboard and mouse

Macintosh

CPU

RAM

HDD

Monitor

Other

Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 or 10.8

Intel processor-compatible, Power PC

1 GB minimum (2 GB or more recommended)

For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB minimum of free space

For saving image files: Approx. 10 MB/file

1024×768 dots, 24-bit full color or higher

Input devices such as a keyboard and mouse t Memo

• QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer. You can download it from the following site: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Index

For Using Your Camera Safely

We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries.

Caution

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources when taking pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens cap off. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.

• Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through the lens.

Doing so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

Caution

• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.

• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash.

Discoloration may occur.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth.

• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

Warning

• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this camera, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue use.

Continued use can cause damage to the product, fire or electrical shock.

• Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust.

Accumulated dust may cause a fire.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

Caution

• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult your nearest service center.

• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.

• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock.

• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product to breakdown.

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

Warning

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

Caution

• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery.

• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothing, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Precautions for D-LI68 Battery Usage:

- USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C)

Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the

Reach of Small Children

Warning

• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children.

1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause serious personal injuries.

2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD

Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

About the Battery and Charger

• To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully charged state or in high temperatures.

• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s life.

• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.

• The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D-BC68P. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.

• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.

• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after temperatures of the camera and surroundings are equalized.

• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt.

These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops.

• Do not press the monitor with excessive force. This could cause it to break or malfunction.

• Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using a tripod.

Cleaning Your Camera

• Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, and benzine.

• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

• Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.)

• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.

Storing Your Camera

• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera.

Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated place.

• Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

About SD Memory Cards

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to

LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or

Write-protect switch computer.

• The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being accessed. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if

1. the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

2. the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

3. the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.

4. the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card is being accessed.

• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards previously used with other cameras.

• Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD

Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information.

• The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

About Eye-Fi Cards

• An SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (“Eye-Fi card”) can be used with this camera.

• Use of an access point and an Internet connection are required for transferring images via wireless LAN. For details, refer to the Eye-Fi website. (http://www.eye.fi)

• Use Eye-Fi cards which have been updated to the newest firmware.

• Set [Eye-Fi] to [Off], or do not use an Eye-Fi card in a location where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as airplanes.

• Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the country in which the card was purchased. Please observe all local laws governing Eye-Fi card usage.

• This camera features a function to enable/disable the communication function of the Eye-Fi card, however, we do not guarantee the operability of all Eye-Fi card functions.

• Refer to the Eye-Fi card manual for details on how to use the card.

• Please contact the Eye-Fi card manufacturer regarding any malfunctions or problems concerning Eye-Fi cards.

Trademarks

Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the

U.S. and/or other countries.

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi,

Inc.

This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems

Incorporated.

The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United

States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.

Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT

Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard

(“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.

Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

WARRANTY POLICY

All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the camera does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized service facilities.

Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period

Any camera which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the camera or to the manufacturer. If there are no representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send the camera to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the camera can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the camera is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the

camera will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the camera is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your camera was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your camera returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your camera for at least a year. Before sending your camera for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.

• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.

• The local warranty policies available from our distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact our distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the

European Union.

For customers in USA

STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC

Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY

Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.

The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for

Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals

We: PENTAX RICOH IMAGING

AMERICAS CORPORATION

Located at:

Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A.

Phone: 800-877-0155

FAX: 303-790-1131

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name:

Model Number:

Contact person:

Date and Place:

Digital Camera

PENTAX Q7

Customer Service Manager

June, 2013, Colorado

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of

Old Equipment and Used Batteries

1. In the European Union

These symbols on the products, packaging and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.

By disposing of these products correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in the battery at a concentration above an applicable threshold specified in the Battery Directive.

For more information about collection and recycling of used products, please contact your local authorities, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the products.

2. In other countries outside the EU

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard used products, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Hot shoe cover F

(Installed on camera)

Q body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

Strap

O-ST131

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68

Battery charger

D-BC68P

AC plug cord USB cable

I-USB7

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW133

Operating Manual (this manual)

Lenses that can be used with the PENTAX Q7

Lenses that can be used with the camera are Q-mount lenses. A K-mount lens can be attached to the camera with the use of the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. (p.73)

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