Pentax K10D Operating Manual
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PENTAX Corporation
PENTAX Europe GmbH
(European Headquarters)
PENTAX U.K. Limited
PENTAX France S.A.S.
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A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
PENTAX Canada Inc.
(Headquarters)
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(PENTAX Service Department)
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CANADA
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• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
57776 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2006
01-200610 Printed in Philippines
SLR Digital Camera
Operating Manual
For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX q Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
Lenses you can use
In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position.
To use any other lens or accessory, see p.58 and p.210.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the q that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright
Act. Please take care, as there are even 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 trademarks
PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks.
The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
To users of this camera
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
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.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Regarding PictBridge
PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.
Warning
Caution
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury.
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss.
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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 the risk of electric shock.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap over their necks.
• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with the telephoto lens attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun directly with the telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight.
• Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a battery is accidentally swallowed.
• Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.
• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter.
Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.
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Caution
• Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
• Do not place your finger over or cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
• Only use specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause a fire or explosion.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and – contacts of the battery. When storing with the battery removed from the camera, be sure to attach the included protective cap to avoid shorting.
• Do not disassemble the batteries. Disassembling the batteries can cause explosion or leakage.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER
USAGE
• Only use the battery charger D-BC50 supplied with the camera. Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50. This can cause explosion or a fire or breakdown of the battery charger.
• 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 a PENTAX
Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service
Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.
• If lightning should be present during use of the battery charger, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust.
This can 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.
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Care to be Taken During Handling
• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network 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 during traveling). Pictures 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.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.
• 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 store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• 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 LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize.
• The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault.
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• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, removing the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts.
These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.49) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.
Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning of the CCD.
(This will involve a fee.)
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating
Manual (Windows users: p.9, Mac OS users: p.10) for more information.
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Contents
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1
ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE .........................2
Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3
Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................11
Before Using Your Camera 13
q Camera Characteristics................................................. 14
Checking the Contents of the Package...................................... 16
Names and Functions of Working Parts .................................... 17
Capture Mode .....................................................................................18
Playback Mode ...................................................................................20
Display Indicators ........................................................................ 22
Using the Menu ............................................................................ 29
How to Operate the Menu...................................................................29
[A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items ...................................................31
[Q Playback] Menu Setting Items .....................................................31
[R Set-up] Menu Setting Items...........................................................32
[A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items.............................................33
Using the Fn Menu ....................................................................... 36
Capture Mode .....................................................................................36
Playback Mode ...................................................................................37
Using the Mode Dial..................................................................... 38
Getting Started 41
Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 42
Using the Battery ......................................................................... 43
Charging the Battery...........................................................................43
Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................44
Battery Level Indicator ........................................................................46
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
(Exclusive Battery Fully Charged) ......................................................46
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................47
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................................. 48
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................50
Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 52
Initial Settings .............................................................................. 53
Setting the Display Language.............................................................53
Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................56
Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 58
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 60
Basic Operations 61
Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 62
Holding the Camera............................................................................62
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................63
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function............. 67
Turning On the Shake Reduction Function.........................................68
Setting the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................69
Using a Zoom Lens...................................................................... 70
Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................... 71
Other Shooting Modes................................................................. 75
Continuous Shooting ..........................................................................75
Self-Timer Shooting ............................................................................77
Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ........81
Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake .........................84
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Playing Back Still Pictures.......................................................... 85
Playing Back Images ..........................................................................85
Rotating Images..................................................................................87
Enlarging Playback Images ................................................................88
Displaying Multiple Images .................................................................89
Displaying a Folder .............................................................................91
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment................................. 94
Processing Images with Filters .................................................. 95
Processing Images with Digital Filters ................................................95
Editing RAW Images...........................................................................98
Deleting Images ......................................................................... 100
Deleting a Single Image....................................................................100
Deleting All Images...........................................................................101
Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)......................102
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)........................................104
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)......................................... 106
Printing Single Images......................................................................106
Settings for All Images......................................................................107
Printing Using PictBridge.......................................................... 109
Setting [Transfer Mode] ....................................................................110
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..............................................111
Printing Single Images......................................................................112
Printing All Images............................................................................114
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings........................................116
Disconnecting the USB Cable ..........................................................116
Function Reference 117
Setting the File Format .............................................................. 118
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels ...................................................118
Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................119
Setting the Image Tone ....................................................................120
Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast ......................................121
Setting the File Format .....................................................................122
Setting the White Balance ................................................................123
Setting the Color Space....................................................................129
Focusing ..................................................................................... 130
Using the Autofocus..........................................................................130
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................132
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)..........................................................134
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................136
Using the = Button ........................................................................137
Setting the Exposure ................................................................. 138
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...............................................138
Setting the Sensitivity .......................................................................140
Selecting the Metering Method .........................................................142
Changing the Exposure Mode ..........................................................144
Setting the Exposure ........................................................................161
Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting
(Auto Bracket)...................................................................................163
Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode .....................................................166
Storing User Settings........................................................................167
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before
Shooting ..................................................................................... 169
Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................169
Displaying the Preview .....................................................................170
Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................. 172
Compensating Flash Output .............................................................172
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash...........................................173
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode .................................173
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ......................176
Using an External Flash (Optional)...................................................179
Settings During Playback.......................................................... 186
Changing Playback Display Method ................................................186
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval..............................................187
Camera Settings......................................................................... 188
Formatting the SD Memory Card......................................................188
Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................189
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style .........................190
Setting the World Time .....................................................................191
Setting the Display Language...........................................................194
Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................194
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor....................................195
Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................195
Setting Auto Power Off .....................................................................196
Selecting the Folder Name ...............................................................196
Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview ...................197
Selecting a Battery............................................................................198
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ................199
Resetting to Default Settings .................................................... 201
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu ...................................201
Resetting the Custom Function Menu ..............................................202
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Appendix 203
Default Settings.......................................................................... 204
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 208
Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ............................................... 210
Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 211
Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD................................................211
Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................212
Optional Accessories ................................................................ 214
Error Messages .......................................................................... 217
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 219
Main Specifications ................................................................... 221
Glossary...................................................................................... 224
WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 232
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Composition of the Operating Manual
This operating manual contains the following chapters.
Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts.
Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures.
Read it to learn all of the basic operations about capturing, playing back, and printing.
Introduces functions to further enhance your q experience.
Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.
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3
4
5
The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.
1 Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.
Shows useful information.
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
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Before Using Your
Camera
Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use.
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Camera Characteristics .........................14
Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16
Names and Functions of Working Parts ............17
Display Indicators ................................................22
Using the Menu .....................................................29
Using the Fn Menu ...............................................36
Using the Mode Dial .............................................38
When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due to camera settings appear gray and cannot be selected.
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Camera Characteristics
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• Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 10.20 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.
• Features Shake Reduction (SR), a CCD shifting shake reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.
• Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors.
• Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a 0.95 magnification and 95% field of view, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points on the viewfinder illuminate red.
• Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels, a wide viewing angle and a brightness adjusting function for high-precision viewing performance.
• Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the desired result is achieved.
• A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera. The large, high-resolution LCD monitor and easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to operate.
• Dials, buttons, body joints, and retractable parts of the camera are splash and dust resistant.
• The CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust
Removal function also shakes the CCD for removing collected dust.
• Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG2 with vertical shutter release button. If a battery (D-LI50) is inserted in both the camera and grip, the battery with more power is prioritized. This enables you to get the best camera performance for an extended period. A menu item also allows you to prioritize a battery and use its full power before switching to the other battery.
• Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats. Pictures taken in RAW format can be processed easily.
• Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority mode K that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture Priority mode
L that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture and shutter speed.
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The captured area (view angle) will differ between the q and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different.
Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD
35 mm film : 36×24 mm q CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm
Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of q. To obtain an angle of view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.
Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera
150÷1.5=100
Use a 100 mm lens with the q.
Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with q by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras.
Example) If 300 mm lens is used with q
300×1.5=450
Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.
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Checking the Contents of the Package
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The following accessories are packaged with your camera.
Check that all accessories are included.
Hot shoe cover F
K
(Installed on camera)
Eyecup F
P
(Installed on camera)
ME Viewfinder cap
Body mount cover
(Installed on camera)
USB cable
I-USB17
Video cable
I-VC28
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW55
Strap
O-ST53
Rechargeable lithium-ion
D-LI50 battery
Battery charger
D-BC50
AC plug cord
D-CO2
Operating Manual
(this manual)
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3
Operating Manual
Names and Functions of Working
Parts
Camera
Hot shoe
Self-Timer lamp/
Remote control receiver
Card cover
Lens mount index
Lens unlock button
Built-in flash
Cable switch terminal
USB/Video terminal
DC input terminal
Terminal cover LCD monitor
Mirror
Strap lug
AF coupler
Lens information contacts
LCD panel
Viewfinder
Self-timer lamp/
Remote control receiver
Card cover unlock lever
Card access lamp
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Tripod socket
Battery grip connector terminal cover
Battery cover unlock lever
Battery cover
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Capture Mode
1
Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted.
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1 Green button
Resets exposure settings
adjusts the appropriate exposure in a (Hyper-
2 Shutter release button
Press to capture images.
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3 Main switch
Move to turn the power on/off
4 Front e-dial
Sets shutter speed and EV compensation values.
5 Lens unlock button
6 Focus mode lever
Switches between autofocus
7 | button
Saves JPEG and RAW file.
8 K button
Press to pop up the built-in
9 Mode dial
Changes the Exposure mode.
0 Metering mode lever
Changes the Metering mode.
a ] button
Sets Exposure bracket
b 3 button
Displays the [A Rec. Mode]
menu (p.31). Next, press the four-
way controller ( 5 ) to display
[A Custom Setting] menu (p.33).
c i button
Press to delete images. (p.100)
d M button
Press to show shooting information on the LCD
e Q button
Switches to the Playback
19 f { button
Press to display the Fn menu.
Press the four-way controller
(2345) to determine the
g Shake Reduction switch
Turns the Shake Reduction
h 4 button
Saves the setting you selected in the menu.
Press when menu is not displayed to display the currently selected sensitivity in the LCD panel and viewfinder.
i Four-way controller
(2345)
Use this to move cursor or change items in menus and
Fn menu.
j AF point switching dial
k = button
Focuses on the target before
l L button
Locks the exposure before
m Rear e-dial
Sets the aperture and sensitivity values.
n m button
Turn the front e-dial while pressing this button to set the
EV Compensation value.
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Playback Mode
1
Functions of buttons used during playback are noted.
2
3
4
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5
6
7
8
9
0 a b c d
1 Green button
Press in Enlarged view to increase the magnification.
2 Shutter release button
Press halfway to switch to
Capture mode.
3 Main switch
Move to turn the camera on
position to switch to Capture mode and preview.
4 Front e-dial
Use it to display the previous or next image in magnified
5 3 button
Press to display the
Next, press the four-way controller (45) to display
[A Custom Setting] menu
6 i button
Press to delete images.
7 M button
Press to show shooting information on the LCD
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8 Q button
Press to switch to Capture mode.
9 m button
Press in Enlarged view to decrease the magnification.
0 Z button
Press to protect images from being accidentally erased.
a Rear e-dial
Use it to enlarge an image
images at the same time
b 4 button
Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen.
c Four-way controller
(2345)
Use it to move cursor or change items in menus, Fn menu and playback screen.
d { button
Press to display the Fn menu.
Press the four-way controller
(2345) to determine the
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Display Indicators
LCD Monitor
1
The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of the camera.
LCD Monitor
At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial
Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned.
Select Off for [Guide display] in [R Set-up] menu to not show indicators. (p.32)
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AF
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1 2 11 1 0
1 Flash mode
2 Drive mode/Auto bracket/
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9 e-dial guide
10 Battery level
13 USER mode
14 Exposure mode
15 Button guide
* Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting other than the default setting is selected. 12 only appears when World Time is On.
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Capture Mode
Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds.
Detailed Information
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USER
1 / 2 0 0 0 + 1 . 3
ISO AUTO 2 0 0 - 1 6 0 0
10000K G2 A1 Adobe
RAW+ 10 19
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18 Color space
20 JPEG recorded pixels (p.118)
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14 ISO correction in AUTO (p.140)
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Playback Mode
Every time you press the M button during playback, the camera switches screen displays in the following order: Standard display,
Histogram display, Detailed information display and No information display (image only).
You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button.
Detailed Information
RAW+ 10
/ / 10 : 39 AM
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1 Rotation information
2 Captured image
3 Metering mode
4 Flash mode
5 Drive mode
17 Lens focal length
18 Image tone
19 Sensitivity
20 White balance/Color temperature
21 WB compensation (GM)
6 Exposure bracket/Multi-exposure 22 WB compensation (BA)
7 Exposure mode
8 Shutter speed
23 File format
24 JPEG recorded pixels
9 Aperture
10 EV compensation
11 Flash exposure compensation
12 Folder number, file number
25 JPEG quality
26 Color space
27 Shooting date/time
28 Saturation
13 DPOF settings
14 Protect
15 Focus mode
16 AF point position
29 Sharpness
30 Contrast
31 Extended bracket
* Indicators 4 (Flash mode) and 11 (Flash exposure compensation) only appear for images in which the flash was discharged.
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Histogram Display
The q features two histogram displays. The “Brightness histogram” shows the distribution of brightness and the “RGB histogram” shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller (23) to switch between “Brightness histogram” and “RGB histogram”.
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Brightness histogram
5
RGB histogram
1 Image file type
2 Image folder number and file
3
4 DPOF settings
5
Histogram (Brightness) (p.186)
6 Switch Brightness histogram/
RGB histogram
7 Histogram (R)
8 Histogram (G)
9 Histogram (B)
* Indicator 4 (DPOF settings) only appears for images with DPOF settings.
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8
9
Areas where blooming or dark portions blink if [Bright/Dark area] warning is set
to On in [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.186)
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Viewfinder
1
2 3
4 5 6
1 1
7 8 10 11 13 15
9 12 14
1
2
3
4
Appears during Shake Reduction.
5
Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set or is being charged.
6
Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with the front e-dial).
7
Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with the rear e-dial).
8
Appears when image is focused.
9
Appears when focus mode is \.
Shows the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate and current exposure values when Exposure mode is set to a.
Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.
12 Flash exposure compensation
Appears when Flash exposure compensation is in use.
Appears during AE lock.
Appears when warning value is reached or exceeded.
15 Number of recordable images/EV compensation/Confirm sensitivity
Show the number of recordable images with current file format (p.122),
JPEG recorded pixels (p.118) and JPEG quality (p.119).
Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.34)
EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted.
ISO sensitivity appears if Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture
Priority Mode is set.
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• The AF point in use for autofocus is superimposed in red when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway. (p.132)
• When [AF Button Function] is set to [Cancel AF] in the [A Custom Setting] menu, press the = button to display \ in the viewfinder.
• When set to a mode other than Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture
Priority Mode, press the 4 button to display the ISO sensitivity in 14.
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LCD Panel
The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.
1
14 6 5
1
2
3
7
8
9
12
11
4 10 13
1
2
3
b : Built-in flash is ready
(when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used)
> : Red-eye reduction flash on
3 : Auto discharge
Q : Slow-speed sync
4
9 : Single frame shooting j : Continuous shooting g : Self-Timer shooting
W : Remote control shooting
5
6
(blinks when Exposure Bracket and
Extended Bracket are both set)
7 Flash exposure compensation
8
9 Battery level
(Not displayed when set to Auto)
O : White balance correction
11 ISO warning
12 1 : RAW capture
1P : RAW+JPEG capture
13 Number of recordable images/
EV compensation value/PC (Pb)
(PC=Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb=PictBridge)
Press the m button to illuminate the LCD panel. You can set not to illuminate in [Illuminate LCD panel] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
Using the Menu
How to Operate the Menu
This section explains operation methods for [A Rec. Mode] menu,
[Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu and [A Custom Setting] menu.
Displaying the Menu screen
1
Press the 3 button in
Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the LCD monitor.
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R e c . M o d e
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU E x i t
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1/2
2
Press the four-way controller
(5).
The [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu and [A Custom Setting] menu appear in order each time the four-way controller is pressed. (The screen for the [R Set-up] menu is shown on the right.)
S e t - u p
U S E R
F o r m a t
B e e p
D a t e A d j u s t
Wo r l d Ti m e
MENU E x i t
E n g l i s h
1/3
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Selecting and Setting a Menu Item
Procedure to set the [JPEG Quality] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example.
3
Use the four-way controller
(23) to choose an item.
Turn the front e-dial to navigate the menu a page at a time.
R e c . M o d e
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU E x i t 1/2
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
Quality levels available when recording in JPEG format are displayed.
Press the four-way controller (5) to move to the pop-up menu if there is one.
When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen.
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU C a n c e l OK
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5
Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting.
6
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the menu screen. Next, set other items.
Press the 3 button to return to Capture or Playback mode.
Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is on).
• You can use the front e-dial to display the previous/next page and the rear edial to switch among the [A Rec. Mode] menu, the [Q Playback] menu,
[R Set-up] menu, and [A Custom Setting] menu when no pop-up menu is displayed.
• If the 3 button is pressed in Capture mode, the [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. If the 3 button is pressed in Playback mode, the
[Q Playback] menu appears.
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[A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items
Perform settings related to capturing in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Item
Exposure mode
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
Image Tone
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
File Format
RAW file format
Extended Bracket
Multi-exposure
Memory
Shake Reduction
Function
Sets the Exposure mode.
*Appears only when the mode dial is set to A.
Sets the recording size of images for JPEG shooting.
Sets the image quality for JPEG shooting.
Sets the color tone of pictures.
Sets the color saturation.
Makes the image outlines sharp or soft.
Sets the image contrast.
Sets the file format.
Sets the file format for RAW shooting.
Sets Extended Bracket shooting.
Sets Multi-exposure shooting.
Sets the settings to save when the power is turned off.
Sets the [Focal Length] when using a lens for which focal length information cannot be acquired.
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[Q Playback] Menu Setting Items
Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the
[Q Playback] menu.
Item
Playback display
Instant Review
Function
Sets shooting information to show during playback and whether to display Bright/Dark area warning.
Sets how long to display Instant Review and whether to display Bright/Dark area warning and histogram.
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Item
Digital Preview
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Digital Filter
Slideshow
Function
Sets whether to display Bright/Dark area warning and histogram during Digital Preview.
Changes the color tone of captured images, adds softening and slimming effects, or adjusts the brightness.
Plays back recorded images one after another.
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[R Set-up] Menu Setting Items
Perform various settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu.
USER
Format
Item
Beep
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Guide display
Brightness Level
Video Out
Transfer Mode *
Auto Power Off
Folder Name
Select battery
Dust Removal
Sensor Cleaning
Reset
Function Page
Registers the current camera settings to USER.
Formats the SD Memory Card.
Switches the beep tone on/off.
Sets the date format and time.
Sets display of local time when traveling abroad.
Changes the language in which menus and messages appear.
Sets to display indicators in LCD monitor.
Changes the brightness of the LCD monitor.
Sets the output format to the TV monitor.
Sets the USB cable connection (PC or printer).
Sets the time to turn off automatically.
Sets the method used to assign folder names for storing images.
Sets battery priority for when battery grip is attached.
Cleans the CCD by shaking it.
Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the
CCD.
Resets all settings other than Date Adjust,
Language, Video Out and World Time.
* Refer to p.11 of the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3
Operating Manual” for details on connecting the camera to a PC.
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[A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items
Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the
Custom Function Menu. The default setting does not use Custom
Function.
The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are activated when [Setting], the first item, is O (on).
Setting
Item
Program line
EV Steps
Sensitivity Steps
ISO warning
Function
Sets to use the Custom Function Menu.
Set the type of Program line.
Sets the adjustment steps for exposure.
Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity.
Sets the maximum sensitivity level. ISO warning appears when exceeded.
Meter Operating
Time
Sets the exposure metering time.
AE-L with AF locked
Link AF Point and AE
AF by Press Halfway
Superimpose AF
Area
Sets whether to lock exposure value when focus is locked.
Sets whether to adjust AE and Focusing Area in multi-segment metering based on AF point.
Auto Bracketng order Sets the order for bracket shooting.
Auto EV
Compensation
Sets whether to compensate automatically when proper exposure cannot be determined.
WB when using flash
Fine tune when AWB
AF Button Function
Sets whether to fix white balance when flash is discharged.
Sets whether fine tune is available when white balance is set to Auto.
Set whether to perform AF while the = button is pressed or not perform AF while the = button is pressed and the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Sets whether to perform AF when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Sets whether to display the selected AF point
(focus position) in the viewfinder.
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Item
AF in remote control
Noise Reduction
Color Space
Color temp. steps e-dial in Program e-dial in K mode
Function
Sets whether to use Autofocus when shooting with remote control.
Shutter releases after AF activates if shutter is released from remote control when [On]. Shutter cannot be released until in focus.
AF does not activate at shutter release from remote control when [Off].
Sets whether to use Noise Reduction in slow speed shooting.
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Sets the color space to use.
Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature. p.127
Sets the e-dials in e (Hyper-program) mode.
Sets the e-dials in K (Sensitivity Priority) mode.
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e-dial in b mode e-dial in c mode
Recordable Image
No.
Initial zoom display
Sets the e-dials in b (Shutter Priority) mode.
Sets the e-dials in c (Aperture Priority) mode.
Green Btn in Manual
One-touch RAW +
JPEG
Sets whether to capture RAW+JPEG once or retain settings when the | button is pressed.
Illuminate LCD panel Sets whether to illuminate the LCD panel.
Release when
Chrging
Selects the exposure adjustment method when the Green mode button is pressed in a (Hypermanual) mode.
Preview Method
Sets to release shutter while the built-in flash is charging.
Sets to use Digital Preview or Optical Preview when the main switch is turned to the preview position (|). Digital Preview lets you check the composition, exposure and focus on the LCD monitor before taking the picture. Optical
Preview lets you check the depth of field with the viewfinder.
Sets to switch number of recordable images in the LCD panel and viewfinder to number of continuous shooting recordable images when shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Sets the initial magnification of the zoom playback.
Choose from [1.2 times], [2 times], [4 times],
[8 times] and [16 times]. The default setting is
[1.2 times].
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Reset Custom
Fnction
Item
Auto Image Rotation
Saving rotation info
Using aperture ring
Function
Sets to automatically rotate images when playing back.
Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting.
Sets to enable shutter release when lens aperture ring is set at other than s.
Resets all the settings in the Custom Function menu to the defaults.
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Using the Fn Menu
1
Capture Mode
Press the { button during playback. The
Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
OK
Press the four-way controller (2345) to set the operation.
Four-way controller
2
3
4
5
Item
Drive Mode
Flash Mode
White Balance
Sensitivity
Function Page
Selects Continuous shooting, Self-timer or Remote control.
Adjusts the method of flash discharge.
Adjusts the color balance to match the type of the light source illuminating the subject.
Sets the sensitivity.
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Playback Mode
Press the { button during playback. The
Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
OK
Press the four-way controller (2345) to set the operation.
Four-way controller
2
4
5
3
Item Function Page
DPOF Settings Sets the DPOF settings.
Digital Filter
Slideshow
RAW Display
Changes the color tone of captured images, adds softening and slimming effects, or adjusts the brightness.
Plays back recorded images one after another.
Converts RAW images to JPEG format.
• RAW Display (3) cannot be selected when displaying a JPEG image.
• DPOF Settings (2) and Digital Filter (4) cannot be selected when displaying a RAW image.
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Using the Mode Dial
1
Dial indicator
You can switch the Exposure mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator.
A
B e
Item
(USER)
(Green)
(Hyper-program)
K (Sensitivity Priority) b c
(Shutter Priority)
(Aperture Priority)
Function
Lets you capture images with settings that you set.
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Use the front e-dial and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure.
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the set sensitivity.
Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that give a sense of movement.
Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth of field. Use it to obtain a blurred or sharp background.
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L (Shutter &
Aperture Priority) a p
Item
(Hyper-manual)
(Bulb)
M (Flash X-sync speed)
Function
Automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.
Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent.
Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes.
Locks shutter speed at 1/180 seconds. Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed.
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Memo
2
Getting Started
This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
Attaching the Strap ..............................................42
Using the Battery ..................................................43
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........48
Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................52
Initial Settings .......................................................53
Attaching the Lens ...............................................58
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ........................60
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Attaching the Strap
2
1
Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.
2
Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.
Using the Battery
Insert the battery into the camera. Use only a D-LI50 battery.
Charging the Battery
Battery charger D-BC50
Battery D-LI50
AC plug cord
D-CO2
Indicator lamp
When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not been used in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge the battery.
1
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
3
Face the 2 mark on the exclusive battery up and insert it into the battery charger.
The indicator lamp is lit red during charging.
The indicator lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged.
4
When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery from the battery charger.
2
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2
• Do not use the provided battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.
• If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but the indicator lamp is not lit, the battery is faulty. Install a new battery in the battery charger.
• The maximum charging time is approximately 180 minutes. Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C. (Charge time depends on temperature and remaining battery power.)
• If usage time is reduced even when properly charged, the battery has reached the end of its usage span. Install a new battery in the camera.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
When using the battery for the first time, charge the battery before inserting it into the camera.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.
• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long while. The battery may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert a new battery
after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time”. (p.56)
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may cause camera breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting.
1
Open the battery cover.
Lift the battery cover unlock lever, turn towards OPEN (1) to unlock, and then pull the cover open (2).
1
2
2
Face the 2 mark on the battery towards the LCD monitor, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow
(1) and insert the battery.
Insert until the battery locks.
To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow
(1) with your hand. The battery pops out slightly.
Remove it.
1
Battery lock lever
3
Close the battery cover (1) and turn the battery cover unlock lever towards CLOSE
(2) to lock.
Stow the battery cover unlock lever when finished closing.
2
1
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2
Use the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged
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2
Battery Level Indicator
You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on the LCD panel.
: Battery is full.
{ lit
¶
} lit
¶
?
lit
¶
?
blink
: Battery is running low.
: Battery is almost empty.
: The camera turns off after displaying a message.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and
Playback Time (Exclusive Battery Fully Charged)
Battery
D-LI50
(Temperature)
(23°C)
( 0°C)
Normal recording
500
470
Flash photography
50% use 100% use
480
420
350
320
Playback time
330 minutes
300 minutes
The picture storage capacity (flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the others are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases.
When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.
• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)
1 2
We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using the
LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC.
1
Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover.
2
Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.
3
Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
4
Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.
• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the
AC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal and the power outlet. SD Memory Card and data will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data.
• Be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC50 operating manual when using the
AC adapter.
• The batteries in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter.
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Inserting/Removing the SD Memory
Card
2
Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card
(market product).
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is lit.
• Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been formatted and used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to
“Formatting the SD Memory Card” (p.188) for details on formatting.
1
Lift the card cover unlock lever
(1) and turn it towards OPEN
(2).
The card cover opens.
2
1
2
Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the LCD monitor.
Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove.
3
Close the card cover.
Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open.
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Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to
LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.
Write-protect switch
• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card, images are being played back, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable. 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 during formatting. The card may be damaged beyond use.
• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances.
PENTAX does 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 card has not been used for a long time.
(4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.
• The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If it 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.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
• For information on compatible SD Memory Card, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center.
• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards that have been
used with other cameras. 1 Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.188)
• 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. Please note that formatting the SD card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software. There are off the shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data. In any case the data on your SD memory card should be managed at your own risk.
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Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
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When File Format is JPEG
Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (JPEG data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.
Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more Es are clearer when printed.
The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card) decreases less with larger file sizes.
The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. For example, to print in postcard size, i (1824×1216) is adequate. Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for
JPEG images on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
1
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.118)
1
Setting the JPEG Quality Level (p.119)
JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality and Approximate Image
Storage Capacity
JPEG Quality
JPEG Rec. Pixels
J (3872×2592)
P (3008×2000) i (1824×1216)
C
Best
101
168
457
D
Better
172
287
774
E
Good
296
495
1313
• The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording time when using a 512 MB SD Memory Card.
• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.
When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each. However, in Auto Bracket, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed, even if the number of images exceeds 500.
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When File Format is RAW
With q, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the
PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 512 MB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 29 images in PEF format or DNG format.
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Setting the File Format (p.122)
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Turning the Camera On and Off
2
1
Move the main switch to [ON] position.
The camera will turn on.
Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera.
• Always turn the camera off when not in use.
• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. After the camera turns off automatically, turn it on again or perform any of the following.
• Press the shutter release button halfway.
• Press the Q button.
• Press the M button.
• By default, the camera is set to power off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity. You can change the setting with [Auto Power Off] on the [R Set-up]
Initial Settings
The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [Language/
] screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on.
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Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish,
Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese
(traditional/simplified) and Japanese.
1
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select the desired language.
The default setting is English.
Language İ࡞ࢊ
English Nederlands
Français
Deutsch
Español
Português
ಎ้ᵿ
Italiano
Svenska
ུࢊ
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
2
Press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen for the selected language appears.
Proceed to Step 6 if [Hometown] and
[DST] do not have to be adjusted.
Initial Settings
New York
DST
MENU Cancel
English
3
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the city.
OK OK
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2
4
Press the four-way controller (3).
The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time).
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
6
Press the 4 button.
The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.
When an Incorrect Language is Set
If You Have Not Yet Proceeded to the Screen to Set Date and Time
If you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ ] screen, you can perform the following operations to show the [Initial Setting] screen in that language if you have not yet proceeded to the screen to set the date and time.
1
Turn the camera off and turn it on again.
2
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the
desired language and press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen for the selected language appears. Return to
Step 2 of “Setting the Display Language” (p.53) and perform settings again.
If You Have Already Proceeded to the Screen to Set Date and Time
Once the screen to set date and time has been displayed, Initial Setting cannot be performed again. Perform the following operations and set the language from the menu screen.
1
Turn the camera off and turn it on again.
2
Press the 3 button.
3
Press the four-way controller (5) twice.
4
Press the four-way controller (3) six times.
5
Press the four-way controller (5) once.
The screen for setting the language will be displayed.
6
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the
desired language and press the 4 button.
The [R Set-up] menu for the selected language appears.
Refer to the following pages and set the desired city for [Hometown] and the current date and time as necessary.
• To change Hometown: “Setting the World Time” (p.191)
• To change date and time: “Changing the Date and Time and the
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Pressing the 3 button during initial settings cancels the settings made so
far and displays the [Date Adjust] screen (p.56). In this case, the [Language/
] screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on.
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Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time and the display style.
2
1
Press the four-way controller
(5).
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].
D a t e A d j u s t
D a t e S t y l e m m / d d / y y 2 4 h
D a t e
Ti m e
0 1 / 0 1
0 0 : 0 0
/ 2 0 0 6
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date style.
3
Press the four-way controller
(5).
D a t e A d j u s t
D a t e S t y l e m m / d d / y y 2 4 h
The frame moves to [24h].
D a t e 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 6
0 0 : 0 0 Ti m e
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display).
5
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame returns to [Date Style].
6
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].
7
Press the four-way controller
(5).
The frame moves to the month.
D a t e A d j u s t
D a t e S t y l e m m / d d / y y 2 4 h
D a t e
Ti m e
0 1 / 0 1
0 0 : 0 0
/ 2 0 0 6
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
8
Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month.
Set the day and year in the same manner.
Next, set the time.
If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time.
9
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time with the menu operations, the screen will return to the [R Set-up] menu.
Press the 4 button again.
Pressing the 3 button while adjusting the date cancels the settings made so far and switches the camera to Capture mode. If the power is turned on without the date and time set, the Date Adjust screen is displayed if Initial
Setting has been performed. You can also set the date later by menu
• When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.
• You can change the language and date and time settings with the menu
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Attaching the Lens
2
All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions are
be available with factory default settings. To allow shutter release with
Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement.
1
Check that the camera is turned off.
2
Remove the body mount cover
(1) and lens mount cover (2).
Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens mount from damage after removal.
3
Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.
After attaching, turn the lens counterclockwise to check that the lens is locked in place.
4
Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward.
To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button ( 3 ) and turn the lens counterclockwise.
3
• The body mount cover (1) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped. Body Mount Cap K is sold separately and has a lock function.
• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.
• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system.
When necessary, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.
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Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
2
Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight.
If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways.
You can adjust the diopter from –2.5m
-1
to +1.5m
-1
.
1
Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a white wall or other bright and consistent surface. Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right.
Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused.
AF frame
• The F
P
Eyecup is attached to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory. Diopter adjustment is available with the F
P
Eyecup attached.
However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed. To remove the F
P
Eyecup, press in one side and pull it out in the direction of the arrow.
To attach the F
P
Eyecup, align it with the groove on the viewfinder eyepiece and push it into position.
• If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly even if you set the diopter adjustment lever, use the diopter correction lens adapter M. However, the
eyecup must be removed to use this adapter. (p.216)
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Basic Operations
This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Green mode (automatic exposure according to the Normal program line) to ensure successful capturing.
For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.
Basic Shooting Operation ...................................62
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction
Function ................................................................67
Using a Zoom Lens ..............................................70
Using the Built-in Flash .......................................71
Other Shooting Modes .........................................75
Playing Back Still Pictures ..................................85
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment .........94
Processing Images with Filters ...........................95
Deleting Images ..................................................100
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) .................106
Printing Using PictBridge ..................................109
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Basic Shooting Operation
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Holding the Camera
How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.
• Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.
Horizontal position Vertical position
• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.
• Although there are individual differences among photographers, the shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for
100 mm. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.67) when using a
lower shutter speed.
• When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.
• Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod.
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal
Settings
The q features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes suited for your intentions. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button.
1
Set the mode dial to B.
The Exposure mode changes to B
(Green) mode. In B, proper exposure is determined by the camera and the shutter speed and aperture are automatically set.
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2
Set the focus mode lever to l .
The Focus mode changes to l
(Autofocus/Single) mode. In l, the lens automatically operates when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. When the image is focused,
the shutter can be released. (p.130)
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3
Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.
A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder.
1
3
4
Position the subject inside the
AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.
The flash does not pop up automatically.
If the flash is necessary, flash status E
blinks. Press the K button (p.73) to
pop up the flash manually.
1
Operating the shutter release button
1
Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on (p.66)
1
Using the Built-in Flash (p.71)
1
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF
Flash status
Focus indicator
You can preview the image in the LCD monitor and check the composition,
exposure, and focus before taking the picture. (p.169)
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
6
Review the captured image on the LCD monitor.
Image appears for 1 second on the
LCD monitor after capturing (Instant
Review).
You can magnify the image during
Instant Review with the rear e-dial.
You can delete the image during
Instant Review by pressing the i button.
1
Setting the Instant Review (p.197)
1
1
Bright/Dark Area Display (p.197)
1
Operating the shutter release button
The shutter release button has two positions.
Not pressed Pressed halfway
(first position)
Pressed fully
(second position)
Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and
LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes the picture.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.
• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the first position is.
• The viewfinder indicators stay on while shutter release button is pressed. The indications stay on for about 10 seconds (default setting)
after the button is released. (p.26)
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Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on
The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below). These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder.
If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to
\ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid
of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.137)
(a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focusing area.
(b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing area.
(c) Fast moving objects.
(d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background).
(e) If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focusing area.
(f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focusing area.
Subject may not be focused even when ] (focus indicator) is displayed when
(f) above applies.
Taking Pictures Using the Shake
Reduction Function
You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function by simply turning on the Shake Reduction switch.
Shake Reduction
The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur. The Shake
Reduction function allows you to take pictures at approximately 2 to 4 steps slower shutter speed without the risk of the camera shake.
The Shake Reduction function is ideal when taking pictures in the following situations.
• When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night, on cloudy days and in the shade
• When taking telephoto pictures
Blurred picture
Picture taken with the Shake Reduction function
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3
• The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused by movement of the subject. To take pictures of a moving subject, increase the shutter speed.
• The Shake Reduction function may not fully reduce camera shake when taking close-up shots. In this case, it is recommended that the Shake
Reduction function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod.
• The Shake Reduction function will not fully work when shooting with a slower shutter speed, for example when shooting a moving subject or night scenes. In this case, it is recommended that the Shake Reduction function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod.
Shake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length
The Shake Reduction function operates by acquiring the lens information such as focal length.
If the camera uses a DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lens information is automatically acquired when the Shake Reduction function is activated.
[Focal Length] cannot be set from [Shake Reduction] menu in the [A Rec.
Mode] (The menu items cannot be selected).
If another type of lens is used, the lens information cannot be automatically acquired even when the Shake Reduction function is activated. In this case, the
[Shake Reduction] setting menu appears. Set [Focal Length] manually on the
[Shake Reduction] setting menu. 1 Setting the Shake Reduction Function (p.69)
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Turning On the Shake Reduction Function
1
Turn on the Shake Reduction switch.
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, k appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on.
• Be sure to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using the camera with a tripod.
• The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off in the following situations.
When using self-timer, 2 sec. self-timer, remote control shooting, 3 sec. delay shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with an external flash
• If a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens
information such as focal length is used (p.67), the [Shake Reduction] menu
appears. Set [Focal Length] manually on the [Shake Reduction] menu.
1
Setting the Shake Reduction Function (p.69)
• Turn the Shake Reduction switch off if you will not use the Shake Reduction function.
• The Shake Reduction function will not fully work (for about 2 seconds) right after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. Wait for the
Shake Reduction function to become stable before gently pressing the shutter release button to take a picture. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take pictures when k appears in the viewfinder.
• Shake Reduction is available with any q compatible PENTAX lens.
However, when the aperture ring is set at other than s (Auto) or a lens without an s (Auto) position is used, camera does not operate unless [Using
aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (see p.35;
see p.29 and 30 for operation method). Set this beforehand. Note that some
functions are restricted when [Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in the
[A Custom Setting] menu. Refer to “Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]” (p.210)
for details.
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Setting the Shake Reduction Function
The [Shake Reduction] setting menu appears when the camera is turned on with the Shake Reduction switch on and a type of lens that does not support
automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length (p.67) is
mounted.
Use the [Shake Reduction] setting menu to set [Focal Length].
• The [Shake Reduction] setting menu does not appear when using a lens that supports automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length because [Focal Length] is set automatically.
• When using a lens without the s position on the aperture or with the aperture set to a position other than the s position, set [Using aperture ring] on the [A
Custom Setting] menu to [Permitted].
3
1
Use the four-way controller
(45) to set [Focal Length].
Select from the following 34 focal length values. (The default setting is 35.)
8 10 12 15 18 20 24 28 30 35
40 43 50 55 65 70 77 85 100 120
135 150 180 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
550 600 700 800
S h a k e R e d u c t i o n
F o c a l L e n g t h
1 0 0
120
1 3 5
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
• If the focal length for your lens is not listed above, select the value closest to the actual focal length (example: [18] for 17 mm and [100] for 105 mm).
• When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length at the zoom setting in the same manner.
• Effect of Shake Reduction is influenced by the shooting distance as well as focal length information. The Shake Reduction function may not perform as expected when shooting at close ranges.
2
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
To change the [Focal Length] setting, use [Shake Reduction] on the [A Rec.
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Using a Zoom Lens
Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture.
3
1
Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.
Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.
• The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle.
The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.
• Power Zoom (Auto Zoom) is available if a Power Zoom compatible FA lens is used with this camera.
Wide Angle Telephoto
Using the Built-in Flash
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If you wish to discharge the flash in a dark or backlit location, press the
K button to pop up the flash. Select a flash mode to suit your purpose from the Flash options screen in the Fn menu. You can adjust the flash output with the rear e-dial in any Exposure mode other than Green mode.
The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m from the subject.
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly
depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity (p.176)).
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.
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DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.177)
• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
• The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set aperture lens ring to s (Auto).
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C Auto discharge
Discharges the flash automatically in dark or backlit locations.
D
Auto flash+Redeye reduct
E Flash On
Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic flash.
Discharges the flash each time.
F Flash On+Red-eye Lights a red-eye reduction light before discharging the
G
H
I
Slow-speed sync
Slow-speed sync+Red-eye
Trailing curtain sync
Sets the shutter speed slower depending on the brightness. Use this when shooting a portrait in front of a sunset or other scenery to capture both the person and background clearly.
Lights a red-eye reduction light before discharging the flash with Slow-speed sync.
Discharges flash immediately before closing the shutter curtain. Capture moving images as if they are leaving a trail behind.
When using Slow-speed sync or Slow-speed sync+Red-eye, the shutter speed
becomes slower depending on the brightness. Use Shake Reduction (p.67) or
fix the camera on a tripod to prevent camera shake.
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Selecting Flash Mode
1
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
OK
3
2
Press the four-way controller
(3).
The Flash options screen appears.
OK
• When the mode dial is set to B, C and D can be selected, when set to b,
L , a or p, E, F and I can be selected, and when set to M, E and F can be selected. For any other mode, E, F, G, H and I can be selected.
• When the mode dial is set to A, the available flash modes vary depending on the settings that have been saved.
3
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode.
When not in B (Green) mode, turn the rear e-dial to perform Flash
Compensation. The compensation range is –2.0 to +1.0.
4
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the Fn menu screen.
5
Press the { button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Using Built-in Flash
1
Press the K button.
The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, E appears in the LCD panel
and viewfinder. (p.23, p.26, p.28)
2
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.
3
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• When the mode dial is at B, the flash is not discharged when the lighting conditions do not require flash for correction even if the flash is popped up.
• The Flash On is used when the flash is popped up if the mode dial is at a setting other than B.
4
Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash.
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Using Red-eye Reduction Flash
“Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments.
This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it.
• Brighten the surroundings when shooting.
• Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use.
• Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction.
• Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash.
The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect. To use the red-eye reduction function, set D (Auto flash+Redeye reduct) in Green mode, or F (Flash On+Redeye) or H (Slow-speed sync+Red-eye) in other modes for Flash mode.
Daylight-Sync Shooting
In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait picture is taken with a person’s face cast in shadow. Use of the flash in this way is called Daylight-Sync Shooting. Flash On is used when shooting with Daylight-Sync Shooting.
Taking pictures (Hyper-program)
1 Pop up the flash manually and confirm that the flash mode is set to E
2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged.
3 Take the picture.
The picture may be overexposed if the background is too bright.
Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync
Other Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting
Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down.
1
Press the { button.
3
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The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
OK
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2
Press the four-way controller
(2).
3
The Drive Mode options screen appears.
OK
3
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select j.
OK
4
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the Fn menu screen.
5
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
6
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.
Set [Rcd img no. (cont.)] in [Recordable Image No.] of the [A Custom Setting]
menu. The number of continuously recordable images (buffer space) appears
when shutter is pressed halfway. (p.34)
7
Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop.
Continuous shooting settings are retained when the power is turned off.
Display the Fn menu again and set to 9 (Single frame shooting) to stop
Continuous shooting.
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• The focus is adjusted each time the shutter is released while exposure metering timer is set (shutter release button is pressed halfway) if the focus
mode is set to l (Single mode). (p.130)
• Focusing is continuously active when the focus mode is set to k
(Continuous mode). Note that in k, the shutter will release when the shutter release button is pressed fully even if focusing is not complete.
• The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the built-in flash. Use a custom function to enable shutter release before the built-
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Self-Timer Shooting
This camera has two types of self-timers: g and Z.
g
Z
Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture.
A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed.
Shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed.
1
Mount the camera onto a tripod.
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2
Press the { button.
3
The Fn menu appears.
3
Press the four-way controller
(2).
Fn
OK
OK
The Drive Mode options screen appears.
OK
4
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select g or Z.
5
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the Fn menu screen.
6
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
7
Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears when the subject is in focus.
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OK
3
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3
8
Press the shutter release button fully.
For g, the front and back self-timer lamps start blinking slowly and blink rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.
For Z, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.
• The beep can be turned off (p.189).
• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided
ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.162). (Ignore the light
entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (Hyper-manual)
Removing the Eyecup F
P
Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap
• Select a setting other than g or Z in the Drive Mode options screen to cancel self-time shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if
[Drive Mode] in [Memory] of [A Rec. Mode] (p.199) is set to P (Off).
Remote Control Shooting
(Remote Control F: Sold Separately)
The shutter can be released with the optional remote control unit. You can select from h (remote control) and i (3 sec. delayed release) for remote control shooting.
h i
The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
When the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed, the shutter is released after about 3 seconds.
3
1
Mount the camera onto a tripod.
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2
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
OK
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3
Press the four-way controller
(2).
The Drive Mode options screen appears.
3
4
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select h or i.
The self-timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status.
OK
5
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the Fn menu screen.
6
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
7
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.
You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings. Focus on the subject first before operating with the remote control. You can set [AF in remote
control] to [On] in the custom function. (p.34)
8
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.
The operating distance of the remote control unit is about 5 m from the front or back of the camera. For h, the shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button is pressed.
For i, the shutter will be released approximately 3 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
When the picture is taken, the self-timer lamps light for 2 seconds and will then resume blinking.
5m
5m
• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided ME
viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.162) (ignore the light entering the
viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (Hyper-manual) (p.156)).
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Removing the Eyecup F
P
Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap
• Select a setting other than h or i in the Drive Mode options screen to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] in [Memory] of [A
Rec. Mode] (p.199) is set to P (Off).
• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.
• The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged.
• When using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first.
• The camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after the remote control shooting mode is left unused for 5 minutes.
• The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times. Contact PENTAX service center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee).
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Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera
Shake
Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is used.
When shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer, the mirror pops up and the shutter is released 2 seconds after you press it, thereby avoiding the vibration of the mirror.
Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function.
3
1
Mount the camera onto a tripod.
2
Use the { button and the four-way controller (2) to select
Z (2 sec. Self-Timer).
1
3
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.
4
Press the shutter release button fully.
The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes up.
Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Images
You can play back captured still pictures with the camera.
Use the included “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3” software to play back using a
PC. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3
Operating Manual” for details.
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1
Press the Q button after taking a picture.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the M button during playback to display information such as the image data for the displayed image.
Refer to p.24 and 25 for display
information details.
M
Standard display
M
Histogram display
M
No information display
M
JPEG 10
Detailed information display
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2
Press the four-way controller
(45).
4 : The previous image appears.
5 : The next image appears.
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Using the Histogram
A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels.
The q features two histogram displays. The “Brightness histogram” shows the distribution of brightness and (Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright) the “RGB histogram” shows the distribution of color intensity.
Dark portions Bright portions
1
The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use
EV compensation and take the picture again.
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Understanding Brightness
If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.
Dark image Correct image Bright image
When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions with no detail) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off
(bright portions with no detail).
Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow when Bright/Dark area is on.
1
1
Settings During Playback (p.186)
1
Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview (p.197)
Understanding Contrast
The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.
Understanding Color Balance
Distribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in the RGB histogram. The right side of the graphs look similar for images that have
White Balance adjusted well. If only one color is lopsided to the left, that color is too intense.
1
Setting the White Balance (p.123)
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3
Rotating Images
The q features a function that uses a sensor to rotate and correct the direction of the image when an image is captured with the side of the shutter release button facing up and the Mode dial facing down. You can also rotate the captured image 90° counterclockwise at a time with the steps below.
3 3
OK
1
Press the Q button after taking a picture.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
OK
2
Press the four-way controller
(3).
The image is rotated 90° counterclockwise each time the button is pressed.
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3
Press the 4 button.
Image rotation information is saved.
3
You cannot rotate the image if [Auto Image Rotation] in the [A Custom Setting] menu is set to Off.
Enlarging Playback Images
Images can be magnified up to 20 times in playback mode.
1
Press the Q button and use
the four-way controller (45) to select an image.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.
2
Turn the rear e-dial to the right
(toward y).
Image enlarges at each calibration (1.2 times* to 20 times).
Operations available during Enlarged view
Four-way controller (2345) Moves area to enlarge
Rear e-dial (toward right)/
Green button
Enlarges image (up to 20 times)
Reduces image (up to 1.2 times*) Rear e-dial (toward left)/ m button
4 button
M button
Returns to the original size
Switches information display On/
Off
Front e-dial Retains magnification and magnification area and shows previous/next image
* The default setting for the first click (minimum magnification) on the rear e-dial (toward right)
is 1.2 times. You can change this in [Initial zoom display] in [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34)
You can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during Instant
Review (p.65) or Digital Preview (p.171).
3
Displaying Multiple Images
You can display 4, 9 or 16 images on the LCD monitor at the same time.
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The default setting is 9-image display. The number of images can be changed but 9-image display is explained here.
1
Press the Q button.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
3
2
Turn the rear e-dial to the left
(toward f).
The multi-image display screen appears.
Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an image. A scroll bar appears at the right of the screen. With an image selected in the bottom row, pressing the fourway controller (3) displays the next nine images.
[?] appears for an image that cannot be displayed.
3
Turn the rear e-dial to the right
(towards y) or press the 4 button.
A full screen display of the selected image appears.
Frame
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Scroll bar
Selecting the Number of Images to Display
1
In the multi-image display
screen, press the { button.
The multi-image options screen appears.
OK
MENU
2
Use the four-way controller (425) to select the number of images to display at once.
3
4
2
5
4 images
9 images
16 images
The camera returns to the multi-image display screen.
Displaying a Folder
You can display the contents of folders in the multi-image display screen.
1
Turn the rear e-dial to the left in the multi-image display screen
(in Step 3 on the previous page).
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2
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the folder
you want to display and press the 4 button.
The images in the folder are displayed according to the number selected in the multi-image options screen.
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Slideshow
You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor.
3
1
Press the Q button and use
the four-way controller (45) to select an image to be displayed first.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.
2
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
OK
3
Press the four-way controller
(5).
Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins.
Operations available during a slideshow
4 button Pause
Four-way controller (4) Shows previous image
Four-way controller (5) Shows next image
Four-way controller (3) Stop
Operations available when paused
4 button Resumes playback (Restart)
Four-way controller (4) Shows previous image
Four-way controller (5) Shows next image
Four-way controller (3) Stop
4
Stop the slideshow.
Slideshow ends when one of the following is performed during playback or when paused.
• Four-way controller (3) is pressed
*1
• Shutter release button is pressed halfway or fully
*2
• = button is pressed
*2
• Q button is pressed
*2
• Main switch is turned to the | position
*2
• Mode dial is turned
*2
• 3 button is pressed
*3
*1 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to Playback mode.
*2 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to Capture mode.
*3 After slideshow ends, the Playback menu appears.
3
Set the display time for slideshow in the [Q Playback] menu. Alternatively,
start the slideshow from the [Q Playback] menu. (p.187)
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Connecting the Camera to AV
Equipment
By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.
1
Selecting the Video Output Format (p.195)
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1
Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal.
2
Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the AV device.
3
Turn the AV device and camera on.
• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC
adapter D-AC50 (optional) is recommended. (p.47)
• For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks (such as TVs), check the operating manual of the AV device, and select the video IN jack to which the camera is connected.
• Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens,
change the video output format setting. (p.195)
• The camera LCD monitor turns off while the camera is connected to the AV device.
Processing Images with Filters
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Processing Images with Digital Filters
You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved under a different name.
• RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter.
• Additionally, set digital filters from the [Q Playback] menu.
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1
Press the { button in
Playback mode.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
OK
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2
Press the four-way controller
(4).
The screen for selecting the filter appears.
MENU
3
3
Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image.
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select a filter.
Select a filter and preview the effects on the image.
5
Adjust with the front e-dial and rear e-dial.
OK
MENU
Color Filter
OK MENU
Slim Filter
OK
Filter name
B&W
Sepia
Function
Converts to a black and white image. Changes the contrast to appear as if a B&W color filter was used.
Adds a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color.
Selects from three levels of density.
Color
Soft
Slim
Brightness
Adds a color filter to the image.
Selects from 18 filters (6 colors ×
3 tones).
Red/Green/
Blue/Yellow/
Magenta/
Cyan
Creates a soft image by lightly fading the entire image. Selects from three levels.
Changes the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. Adjusts height or width up to two times the original size.
Changes the brightness of images. Adjusts in a range of ±8 levels.
Front e-dial
—
—
—
—
—
Rear e-dial
BW/R/G/B
Density
(3 levels)
Density of each color
(3 levels)
Softness
(3 levels)
Left: Wide
Right: Slim
Left: Dark
Right: Light
When another image is selected with the four-way controller (45), the image appears in the set filter.
6
Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.
7
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Save as].
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MENU
8
Press the 4 button.
The filtered image is saved under a different name.
S a v e a s
OK
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Editing RAW Images
You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG files.
1
Press the { button in
Playback mode.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
3
2
Press the four-way controller
(3).
OK
OK
OK MENU
3
Press the 4 button.
The parameters recorded in the image file appear.
Proceed to Step 7 if you do not want to change the current parameters.
Fn
MENU
4
Press the { button.
OK
5
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the parameter you want to change.
The following parameters can be changed.
Recorded Pixels J (3872×2592), P (3008×2000), i (1824×1216)
Quality Level
White Balance
C (Best), D (Better), E (Good)
F (Auto), G (Daylight), H (Shade), ^ (Cloudy),
J N (Daylight white fluorescent lights), JW (White light fluorescent lights), JD (Daylight colors fluorescent lights), I (Tungsten Light), E (Flash), K (Manual),
Color Temperature (three types*)
Sensitivity
Image Tone
–2.0~+2.0
G (Natural), F (Bright)
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
–3.0~+3.0
–3.0~+3.0
–3.0~+3.0
* Four types for images captured with White Balance set to [Color Temperature]
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3
Fine-tuning White Balance, metering Manual White Balance, and entering
Color Temperature are not available.
6
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the parameter.
7
Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.
S a v e a s
MENU
8
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Save as].
9
Press the 4 button.
The edited image is saved under a different name.
OK
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Deleting Images
Deleting a Single Image
You can delete one image at a time.
• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted.
3
1
Press the Q button and use
the four-way controller (45) to select an image to delete.
2
Press the i button.
The Delete screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].
Select the file format to delete for images saved in RAW+ format.
Delete JPEG
Delete RAW
Delete
RAW+JPEG
Deletes only the
JPEG image.
Deletes only the
RAW image.
Deletes both file formats.
D e l e t e
OK
4
Press the 4 button.
The image is deleted.
Deleting All Images
You can delete all saved images at once.
• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted.
1
Press the Q button.
2
Press the i button twice.
The Delete All screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All].
MENU
D e l e t e A l l
OK
4
Press the 4 button.
All images are deleted.
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3
102
Deleting Selected Images
(from Multi-image Display)
You can delete multiple images from the multi-image display at once.
• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted.
• Only files in the same folder can be selected at once.
3
1
Press the Q button.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.
2
Turn the rear e-dial to the left
(toward f).
The multi-image display screen appears.
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3
Press the i button.
9 appears on the images.
4
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to move to the images
to delete and press the 4 button.
Image is selected and O appears.
Press the { button to select all images (the selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images).
5
Press the i button.
The Delete confirmation screen appears.
6
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Select&Delete].
MENU D e l e t e OK
MENU
S e l e c t & D e l e t e
OK
7
Press the 4 button.
The selected images are deleted.
3
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Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.
Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted.
3
1
Press the Q button and use
the four-way controller (45) to select an image.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.
2
Press the Z button.
The Protect screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect].
P r o t e c t
OK
4
Press the 4 button.
The selected image is protected.
• Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting.
• The Y icon is displayed when playing back protected images. (p.24, 25)
Protecting All Images
1
Press the Q button.
2
Press the Z button twice.
The Protect all images screen appears.
3
Press the four-way controller
(2) to select [Protect] and
press the 4 button.
All images saved in the SD Memory
Card are protected.
P r o t e c t
MENU OK
Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.
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106
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
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You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory
Card with recorded images to a store for a printing service.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date.
DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images.
Printing Single Images
Set the following items for each image.
Copies Selects the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
Date Specifies whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.
1
Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image.
2
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
OK
3
Press the four-way controller
(2).
The DPOF screen appears.
If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of prints and date setting
(O (on) or P (off)) will be displayed.
Fn
C o p i e s
D a t e
00
OK
4
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of
copies and press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].
5
Use the four-way controller
(45) to choose whether to
insert the date (O) or not (P).
O : The date will be imprinted.
P : The date will not be imprinted.
C o p i e s
D a t e
01
Fn OK
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3
6
Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status.
Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made.
To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 4 and press the 4 button.
Settings for All Images
1
Press the { button in
Playback mode.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
OK
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2
Press the four-way controller
(2).
The DPOF screen appears.
Fn
C o p i e s
D a t e
00
OK
3
3
Press the { button.
The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears.
MENU
C o p i e s
D a t e
00
OK
4
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of
copies and whether to insert the date (O) or not (P).
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing Single Images” (p.107) for details of
how to make the settings.
5
Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to playback status.
The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.
Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images.
Printing Using PictBridge
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This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing).
Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included
USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly.
Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer.
Direct printing is performed in the following steps.
Set [Transfer Mode] on camera to [PictBridge] (p.110)
¶
Connect the camera to the printer (p.111)
¶
Set the printing options (p.106)
Print with DPOF settings (p.116)
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• Use of the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) is recommended when connecting the camera to a printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.
• Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on the camera
(such as print settings and DPOF settings) may be valid.
• A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500.
• Printing an index of images, where multiple images appear on a single sheet, may not be possible unless the printer supports index printing. For index prints, you may need to use a PC.
• RAW images cannot be printed directly from the camera. Use [RAW display]
(p.98) to convert to a JPEG image or transfer to a PC and use PHOTO
Browser 3 to print RAW images.
• See the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3
Operating Manual” when connecting to a PC.
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Setting [Transfer Mode]
1
Press the 3 button.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
3
2
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select the [R Set-up] menu.
S e t - u p
U S E R
F o r m a t
B e e p
D a t e A d j u s t
Wo r l d Ti m e
MENU E x i t
E n g l i s h
1/3
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Transfer
Mode].
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pop-up menu appears.
5
Use the four-way controller
(23) to select [PictBridge].
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
3 s e c
0
NTSC
P C
PictBridge
P C - F
OK O K
6
Press the 4 button.
The setting is changed.
7
Press the 3 button.
Connecting the Camera to the Printer
1
Turn the camera off.
2
Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera.
The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers.
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3
112
3
Turn the printer on.
4
After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on.
The PictBridge menu appears.
3
P r i n t O n e
P r i n t A l l
D P O F A U TO P R I N T
OK
PictBridge menu is not displayed if [Transfer Mode] is set to [PC] or [PC-F].
Printing Single Images
1
Use the four-way controller
(23) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu.
P r i n t O n e
P r i n t A l l
D P O F A U TO P R I N T
OK
2
Press the 4 button.
The Print One screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(45) to choose an image to print.
Fn
OK MENU
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
You can print up to 99 copies.
5
Use the { button to choose whether to insert the date (O)
or not (P).
O : The date will be printed.
P : The date will not be printed.
6
Press the 4 button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Proceed to Step 12 to print the images by default.
To change the print settings, go to Step
7.
7
Press the { button.
The screen for changing print settings appears.
MENU
Fn
P i c t B r i d g e
P a p e r S i z e
P a p e r Ty p e
Q u a l i t y
B o r d e r S t a t u s
OK
S t a n d a r d
S t d .
S t d .
S t d .
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3
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
8
Select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller (5).
The Paper Size screen appears.
9
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to choose the paper size.
You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer.
When the [Paper Size] is set to
[Standard], images are printed according to the printer settings.
P a p e r S i z e
S t a n d a r d
C a r d
L
1 0 0 × 1 5 0
P o s t c a r d
4 ” × 6 ”
MENU C a n c e l
2 L
8 ” × 1 0 ”
A 4
L e t t e r
11 ” × 1 7 ”
A 3
OK O K
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10
Press the 4 button.
11
Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] and
[Border Status].
The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set.
When [Std.] is selected for these print settings, images are printed according to the printer settings.
[Paper Type] with more Es supports higher quality paper.
[Quality] with more Es indicates higher print quality.
12
Press the 4 button twice.
The image is printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
Printing All Images
1
Use the four-way controller
(23) to select [Print All] on the
PictBridge menu.
P r i n t O n e
P r i n t A l l
D P O F A U TO P R I N T
OK
2
Press the 4 button.
The Print all images screen appears.
3
Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not.
The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images.
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing
Single Images” (p.113) for details on
how to make the settings.
MENU
Fn
OK
4
Press the 4 button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.113 and 114) for
details on how to change the settings.
5
Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.
All the images are printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
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116
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings
3
1
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF
AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu.
2
Press the 4 button.
The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller
(45) to check the number of copies for each image, whether the date is imprinted or not, and total number of copies. Print settings are set with the
MENU OK
3
Press the 4 button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.113 and 114) for
details on how to change the settings.
4
Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.
The images are printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing.
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
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Function Reference
Introduces functions to further enhance your q experience.
Setting the File Format .......................................118
Focusing .............................................................130
Setting the Exposure .........................................138
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus
Before Shooting .................................................169
Using the Built-in Flash .....................................172
Settings During Playback ..................................186
Camera Settings .................................................188
Resetting to Default Settings ............................201
118
Setting the File Format
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels
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You can select the number of recorded pixels from J, P and i. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size.
The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Quality] setting. The default setting is J 3872×2592.
J
P i
3872×2592
3008×2000
1824×1216
10"×12" / A3 paper
8"×10" / A4 paper
5"×7" / A5 paper
The paper sizes above are references for optimal printing by recorded pixels. The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors.
You can set the JPEG recorded pixels in [JPEG Rec. Pixels] in the
When the number of recorded pixels is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen.
Number of recordable images
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU C a n c e l
10
2
128
OK
Setting the JPEG Quality Level
You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Rec. Pixels] setting. The default setting is C (Best).
Images will be clearer but file size will be larger.
C
D
E
Best
Better
Good Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.
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You can set the JPEG quality level in [JPEG Quality] in the [A Rec. Mode]
When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen.
4
128
Number of recordable images
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU C a n c e l OK
120
Setting the Image Tone
Set the basic color tone of pictures. The default setting is G (Natural).
G
F
Natural
Bright
Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching.
Images are finished brightly, with high contrast and sharpness.
Set in [Image Tone] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.29)
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R e c . M o d e
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU C a n c e l OK
Different saturation, sharpness and contrast values can be set for F (Bright) and G (Natural).
Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast
Select from five levels of Saturation, Sharpness and Contrast. The default setting is [0 (Standard)] for all.
Saturation Sets the color saturation.
Sharpness Makes the image outlines sharp or soft.
Contrast Sets the image contrast.
121
Set [Saturation], [Sharpness] and [Contrast] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Towards + : Higher saturation
Towards – : Lower saturation
R e c . M o d e
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU E x i t 1/2
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Towards + : Higher sharpness
Towards – : Lower sharpness
R e c . M o d e
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU E x i t 1/2
Towards + : Higher contrast
Towards – : Lower contrast
R e c . M o d e
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
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Setting the File Format
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You can set the format of image files. The default setting is JPEG.
JPEG
RAW
RAW+
Captures images in JPEG format. You can change the number of recorded pixels from [JPEG Rec. Pixels] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu, and the image quality level from [JPEG Quality] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. The file size varies according to the settings.
RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing.
Effects such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness are not applied to the image but such information is saved. Use Raw Display
(p.98) or transfer to a PC, apply effects with the enclosed PENTAX
PHOTO Laboratory 3 and create JPEG and TIFF images.
Images are captured in both RAW and JPEG formats. Similarly, images are captured in both formats when the | button is pressed.
Set [File Format] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.29)
When the file format is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen.
You can select PEF or DNG format in [RAW file format] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu when images are captured in RAW format. The default setting is PEF format.
PEF: PENTAX original RAW file format
DNG:General-purpose, publicly available RAW file format designed by
Adobe Systems
When the File Format is set to RAW or RAW+, the number of recordable images in the format appears at the top right of the screen. The number of recordable images does not appear when the RAW file format is changed when File Format is set to JPEG.
F i l e F o r m a t
R AW f i l e f o r m a t
E x t e n d e d B r a c k e t
M u l t i - e x p o s u r e
M e m o r y
S h a k e R e d u c t i o n
MENU C a n c e l
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J P E G
R AW
R AW +
O f f
OK
F i l e F o r m a t
R AW f i l e f o r m a t
E x t e n d e d B r a c k e t
M u l t i - e x p o s u r e
M e m o r y
S h a k e R e d u c t i o n
MENU C a n c e l
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RAW
PEF
O f f
OK
If you press the | button, RAW+ capture and save is exited after one shot.
To continue until the | button is pressed again, set [One-touch
RAW+JPEG] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
Setting the White Balance
White balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images. The default setting is F (Auto).
F
Auto
Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to
8000K)
For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K) G Daylight
H Shade
For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces the bluish color tones in a picture. (About 8000K)
For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About 6000K) ^ Cloudy
J
I b
K
K
Fluorescent
Light
Tungsten
Light
Flash
Manual
Color
Temperature
For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting. Select the type of fluorescent light, from W (white) (About 4200K), N
(neutral white) (About 5000K), and D (daylight) (About 6500K).
For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light. It reduces the reddish color tones in a picture. (About 2850K)
For use when taking pictures using the built-in flash.
(About 5400K)
Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white.
Use this to set the color temperature in figures. You can save three settings.
* The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
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1
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
2
Press the four-way controller
(4).
The White Balance screen appears.
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3
Press the four-way controller (23) and set.
Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set White
Balance.
Fine-tuning White Balance is easier with Digital Preview.
4
Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.
• Refer to p.125 for manual adjustment method.
• Preview is Digital Preview, regardless of the [Preview Method] setting in the
[A Custom Setting] menu.
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Fine-Tuning the White Balance
The q allows you to fine tune the White Balance setting.
1
Perform desired settings in Steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the
White Balance”.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance fine tune screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to fine tune White
Balance.
Seven levels and 225 patterns are available on the G-M and B-A axes.
MENU OK
GM compensation
BA compensation
Adjusts the tone of the colors between green and magenta.
Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue and amber.
Press the Green button to reset the GM compensation and BA compensation.
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4
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the White Balance screen.
5
Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.
Set [Fine tune when AWB] in [A Custom Setting] to [Enabled] when fine-tuning in AWB.
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Adjusting the White Balance Manually
You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset
values provided in the camera (p.123). This provides the optimum white
balance for your surroundings.
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1
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
2
Press the four-way controller (4).
The White Balance screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (3)
to select K (Manual).
OK
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance fine tune screen appears.
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5
Under the light to adjust the white balance, fully display a white sheet of paper in the viewfinder or select a white area as the subject.
6
Press the shutter release button fully.
Slide the focus mode lever to \ when the shutter cannot be released.
The screen to select the measuring range is displayed.
OK
7
Use the rear e-dial to select the entire screen or spot area for the measuring range.
Proceed to Step 9 if the entire screen is selected.
8
Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame to the area you want to measure.
9
Press the 4 button.
The White Balance fine-tuning screen appears when measuring is completed.
Tune using steps in “Fine-Tuning the
White Balance” if fine-tuning is
SHUTTER
MENU
10
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the White Balance screen.
OK
11
Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.
• No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance.
• [NG] appears when measuring is unsuccessful. Press the 4 button while displayed to return to the White Balance fine tune screen.
• If the picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed, white balance may not be adjusted. In this case, adjust appropriate exposure and adjust the white balance.
Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature
Use figures to set the color temperature.
1
Press the Fn button.
The Fn menu appears.
2
Press the four-way controller (4).
The White Balance screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (3) to select Color temperature (the default setting is 5000K).
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
5
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the Color
Temperature to change.
OK
You can save three settings. Settings are saved to the location selected here. Additionally, perform the same operations to change Color
Temperature that has already been set.
6
Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen to enter the color temperature appears.
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7
Adjust the Color Temperature with the front and rear e-dial.
Color Temperature steps differ depending on the e-dial.
Front e-dial
Rear e-dial
Kelvin
1 Step (100K)
10 Steps (1000K)
Mired*
1 Step (20M)
5 Steps (100M)
* The default setting for Color Temperature step units is Kelvin. You can change the step units to Mired in [Color temp. steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. However, figures are converted to Kelvin and displayed.
You can also use the steps for “Fine-Tuning the White Balance” (p.123)
to fine tune.
8
Press the 4 button.
The settings are saved and the camera returns to the White Balance screen.
Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set Color
Temperature.
9
Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.
Color Temperature
The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises, and towards red as the color temperature falls. Color temperature describes this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin).
This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions.
Red tint Blue tint
2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 12000 [ K ]
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Setting the Color Space
You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [sRGB].
1
2 sRGB Sets to sRGB color space.
AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB color space.
Set in [Color Space] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34)
C Color Space sRGB
AdobeRGB
Sets to sRGB color space
File names differ depending on the color space setting as shown below.
For sRGB : IMGPxxxx.JPG
For AdobeRGB : _IGPxxxx.JPG
[xxxx] is the file number and numbering continues from the last stored file number.
Color Space
Color ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ.
This color range is called the Color Space.
To recreate different color spaces in different devices, standard color spaces have been proposed. This camera supports sRGB and
AdobeRGB.
sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC.
AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing.
An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in sRGB when output from a sRGB compatible device.
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Focusing
You can focus with the following methods.
= Autofocus
\ Manual focus
The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Manually adjust the focus.
Using the Autofocus
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You can also choose the autofocus mode from l (Single mode) where the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position, and k (Continuous mode) where the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The factory default setting is l.
1
Set the focus mode lever to l or k. l k
Single mode
Continuous mode
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject, the focus is locked at that position.
The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
2
Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused (if it is blinking, the subject is not in focus).
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Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on (p.66)
Focus indicator
• The camera can be focused by pressing the = button as well as by pressing the shutter release button halfway.
• In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while ] is lit. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first.
• In k (Continuous mode) (p.130), focus is adjusted continuously, tracking
the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway.
• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l (Single
mode) (p.130). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take
the picture. Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difficult to focus (p.66).
• In l (Single mode), press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash will discharge automatically several times, enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject easier if the subject is in a dark area and the built-in flash is available.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus and the subject is determined to be a moving object, the k automatically tracks the subject. The camera will automatically operate and continuously focus on the subject.
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Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The factory default setting is S (Auto).
The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area)
S j
U
Auto
Select
The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered.
Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points in the AF area.
Center Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder.
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Set with the AF point switching dial. (p.18).
• AF point is not displayed in the viewfinder when [Off] is selected for
[Superimpose AF Area] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.33)
• The AF point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting with lenses other than DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses.
Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder
1
Select j (Select) with the AF point switching dial.
2
Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject.
3
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired
AF point.
The AF point lights red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area) and you can check where you set the AF point.
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Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)
If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use focus lock and recompose the picture.
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1
Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder.
Use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focusing area.
(Example)
The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead.
2
Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus (if it is blinking, the subject is not in focus).
3
Lock the focus.
Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway. The focus will remain locked.
4
Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway.
• The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is lit.
• Turning the zoom ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus.
• The beep can be turned off. (p.189)
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Locking Exposure when Focus is Locked
Set [AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33) to lock
the exposure value while focus is locked. Exposure is not locked by default during focus lock.
1
2
Off
On
Exposure is not locked when focus is locked.
Exposure is locked when focus is locked.
C AE-L with AF locked
Off
On
AE is not locked when the focus is locked
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Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus.
Using the Focus Indicator
You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ].
1
Set the focus mode lever to
\ .
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2
Look through the viewfinder, press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring.
The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
Focus indicator
• Use the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus
(p.66) and the focus indicator will not stay lit.
• The beep can be turned off. (p.189)
Using the Viewfinder Matte Field
You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field.
1
Set the focus mode lever to
\ .
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2
Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the focusing screen.
Using the = Button
The = button operates the autofocus mechanism like when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (Capturing is performed with the shutter release button.)
When the subject is focused with the = button in l (Single mode), focus lock is activated while the button is pressed.
The subject will continue to be focused
(Autofocus activates) while the = button is pressed in k (Continuous mode).
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Setting the Exposure
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects.
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Effect of Shutter Speed
The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD.
Using slower shutter speed
If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer.
It is possible to enhance the effect of motion (rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) by intentionally using a slower shutter speed.
Using faster shutter speed
Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the action of a moving subject.
A faster shutter speed also helps preventing camera shake.
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Effect of Aperture
Adjust the amount of light hitting the CCD by changing the aperture.
Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value)
Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower.
Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value)
The range in focus expands forward and backward. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture narrowed, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be in focus.
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Depth of Field
When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which both objects closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depth of field.
• The depth of field for the q differs depending on the lens but compared to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower).
• The wider the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, the deeper the depth of field is (some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their designs).
Depth of field
Area of focus
Aperture
Lens focal length
Distance to the subject
Shallow
Narrow
Open
(Smaller value)
Longer
(Telephoto)
Near
Deep
Wide
Close
(Larger value)
Shorter
(Wide-angle)
Far
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Setting the Sensitivity
You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 1600. The default setting is [AUTO].
Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.36)
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• [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu is not available when the exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority).
• Settings other than [AUTO] are not available in [Sensitivity] when the exposure mode is set to L (Shutter & Aperture Priority).
• Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set.
• You can set whether to lock the ISO sensitivity adjustment to increments of
1 EV or to coordinate it with the EV Steps (p.162) in [Sensitivity Steps] in the
[A Custom Setting] menu.
Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO
Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to
[AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [ISO 100-
400] by default.
Turn the front or rear e-dial to set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.33)
Front e-dial Sets the lower sensitivity limit.
Rear e-dial Sets the upper sensitivity limit.
When the exposure mode is set to a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb) or M (Flash Xsync speed), the sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO].
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ISO Warning
ISO warning appears in the viewfinder when a sensitivity value of your choice is reached or exceeded. Set a sensitivity that is not regularly used to avoid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised. ISO warning is not displayed by default.
1 Off
2
3
4
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO warning is not displayed.
ISO warning is displayed when ISO 400 is set or exceeded.
ISO warning is displayed when ISO 800 is set or exceeded.
ISO warning is displayed when ISO 1600 is set.
Set in [ISO warning] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.33)
C ISO warning
Off
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO sensitvty wrning not displayed in vewfnder
4 o (ISO warning) appears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is set or exceeded.
When the sensitivity is set to Auto (p.140), ISO warning is not displayed even
if the automatically corrected sensitivity exceeds the set sensitivity setting.
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Selecting the Metering Method
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Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. L (Multi-segment metering), M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) mode can be selected. The factory default setting is L (Multi-segment metering).
L
M
N
Multi-segment metering
Centerweighted metering
Segments the screen in 16 parts, meters each portion and determines the appropriate exposure.
Measures the entire screen with an emphasis on the center and determines the exposure.
Spot metering
Measures only the center of the screen and determines exposure.
Set with the metering mode lever. (p.18)
Using the Multi-Segment Metering
The scene in the viewfinder is metered in
16 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi-segment metering. This mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion.
The center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment metering mode when using a lens other than a DA, D FA, FA J, FA,
F or A lens, or when lens aperture ring is set at other than s. (Can only be used if
permission is set in [Using aperture ring] (p.35) in the [A Custom Setting] menu.)
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Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segmented
Metering
In [Link AF Point and AE] (p.33) of the [A Custom Setting] menu, you
can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multisegment metering. The default setting is [Off].
1
2
Off
On
Exposure is set separately from AF point.
Exposure is set in accordance with AF point.
Using the Center-Weighted Metering
Metering is weighted at the center of the screen. Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience, instead of leaving it to the camera. The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases (center). This mode does not automatically compensate for backlit scenes.
Using the Spot Metering
With spot metering, brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the screen as shown in the illustration. You can use this in
combination with the AE lock (p.162)
when the subject is extremely small and proper exposure is difficult to obtain.
Setting the Meter Operating Time
Sets the exposure metering time in [Meter Operating Time] (p.33) in
the [A Custom Setting] menu. The default setting is [10 sec].
1
2
3
10 sec Sets exposure metering timer to 10 seconds.
3 sec Sets exposure metering timer to 3 seconds.
30 sec Sets exposure metering timer to 30 seconds.
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Changing the Exposure Mode
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This camera features the following nine exposure modes.
Use the mode dial (p.38) to change the exposure mode.
Exposure
Mode
Description
B
(Green)
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.
e
(Hyperprogram)
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Use the front e-dial and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure.
K
(Sensitivity
Priority)
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the set sensitivity.
b
(Shutter
Priority) c
(Aperture
Priority)
L
(Shutter &
Aperture
Priority)
Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that show movement.
Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth of field. Use to blur or sharpen the background.
Automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.
EV
Compensation
Change
Shutter
Speed
Change
Aperture
Page
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
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Exposure
Mode a
(Hypermanual) p
M
(Bulb)
(Flash
X-sync speed)
Description
Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent.
Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes.
Locks the shutter speed at
1/180 sec. Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed.
EV
Compensation
Change
Shutter
Speed
Change
Aperture
Page
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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About Program Line
In [Program Line] in the [A Custom Setting] menu, choose normal
Program line or one of the following. In B and e, exposure is regulated according to the set Program line.
Normal
Hi Speed (Hispeed priority)
Depth (Depthof-field priority)
MTF (MTF priority)
Normal program is the basic Program Automatic Exposure.
Hi-speed priority program is a Program Automatic
Exposure that prioritizes high shutter speeds.
Depth-of-field priority program is a Program Automatic
Exposure that prioritizes lower aperture.
MTF priority program is a Program Automatic Exposure that prioritizes the best aperture settings for the attached lens and is most effective when combined with a DA, D FA,
FA, or FA J lens.
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Using the B (Green) Mode
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture value to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.
1
Set the mode dial to B.
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Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
Shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, EV compensation, Auto bracket,
Multi-exposure, and Flash compensation cannot be set in B (Green) mode.
Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
Using the e (Hyper-program) Mode
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.
Use the front e-dial and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure (Hyper-program).
1
Set the mode dial to e.
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2
Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
• You can change the Program line to use.
Set in [Program Line] in the [A Custom
Setting] menu.
• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity]
to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.140)
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Hyper-program
To change the shutter speed
You can switch to Shutter Priority automatic exposure by turning the front e-dial in e (Hyper-program) mode.
• You can only set the shutter speed to a value that is in relation to aperture.
• If the brightness changes and the aperture value is outside the relative range, the aperture will blink in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
• Press the Green button to return to Hyper-program automatic exposure.
To change the aperture
You can switch to Aperture Priority automatic exposure by turning the rear e-dial in e (Hyper-program) mode.
• You can only set the aperture to a value that is in relation to shutter speed.
• If the brightness changes and the shutter speed is outside the relative range, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
• Press the Green button to return to Hyper-program automatic exposure.
Using the K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode
You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.
The shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the selected sensitivity to obtain the appropriate exposure.
1
Set the mode dial to K.
2
Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the sensitivity.
The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
• You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to ISO 1600.
[AUTO] is not available.
• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button and change the EV
• Set the sensitivity in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in the
[A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• You cannot set the sensitivity in [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu.
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
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Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the sensitivity will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, lower the sensitivity. If it is too dark, raise the sensitivity. When the sensitivity value indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.
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Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode
Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter speed and capture images emphasizing subject movement.
Aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed.
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Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138)
1
Set the mode dial to b.
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2
Turn the front e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV
• Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in
the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot
be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.140)
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
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Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the aperture value indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.
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Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode
Set aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value.
Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value.
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Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138)
1
Set the mode dial to c.
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2
Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the aperture value.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV
• Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in
the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot
be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.140)
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
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Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, set the aperture smaller (larger number), and when too dark, open the aperture further (smaller number). Once blinking stops, you can take the picture.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.
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Using the L (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode
You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture.
Automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.
1
Set the mode dial to TAv.
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2
Turn the front e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.
3
Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the aperture value.
The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV
• Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• Settings other than [AUTO] are not available in [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu.
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
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Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed and aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.Change the shutter speed and aperture value. When the indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.
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Using a (Hyper-manual) Mode
This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed
(darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs.
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Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138)
1
Set the mode dial to a.
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2
Press the Green button.
Automatically switches shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure.
Turn the front or rear e-dial to change to the exposure to your liking and take a picture.
Adjust the shutter speed with the front e-dial and aperture with the rear e-dial.
• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to a (Hypermanual) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting the
Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.140).
• The viewfinder indicator blinks when the difference from appropriate exposure is over ±3.0.
• Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
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EV Bar
The EV bar appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder in a (Hyper-manual) mode. The appropriate exposure is set when V is in the middle of the EV bar. If
EV bar it is towards –, it is underexposed. If it is towards +, it is overexposed. If the value exceeds the range of the EV bar, the “+” or “–” blinks.
Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, “+” or “–” in the EV bar will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
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Combining with L
Press the L button (p.162) to record the exposure value in
Hyper-manual. If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed, the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while exposure is retained.
Example) If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and aperture is F5.6 and is recorded with the L button, and the shutter speed is changed to 1/30 sec with the front e-dial, the aperture automatically changes to F11.
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About the Green Button
The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the Green button is pressed in a (Hyper-manual) mode. You can choose from the following three adjustment methods in [Green Btn in Manual] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
1 Program Line The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically.
2
3 b c
Shift
Shift
The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
The shutter speed is locked and the aperture is adjusted automatically.
Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to s position.
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Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] (p.210)
Using the p (Bulb) Mode
This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks.
The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed.
1
Set the mode dial to p.
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• Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value.
• Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in
the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS-205 (optional) to prevent camera shake when using p (Bulb) mode. Connect the cable switch to the cable
• Bulb shooting is available when using the remote control shooting mode
(p.81). The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button of the
optional remote control is held down.
• Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise (image roughness or
unevenness) caused by low shutter speed. Set [Noise Reduction] in the
[A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34)
• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting the Range of
Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.140).
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Using the M (Flash X-Sync Speed) Mode
The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds. Use this when using an
External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed.
1
Set the mode dial to M.
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• Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value.
• Press the Green button to retain the shutter speed at 1/180 sec and automatically adjust the aperture.
• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to M (Flash
X-sync speed) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting the
Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.140).
Setting the Exposure
This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose
(darken) your picture.
Select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
You can adjust the EV Compensation from –3 to +3 (EV) in increments of
1/2 EV or –2 to +2 (EV) in increments of 1/3 EV.
1
Set the compensation with the
front e-dial while the m button is pressed.
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2
Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder.
m is displayed during compensation.
N appears when the flash compensation is set.
Compensation value
EV compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to
B (Green), a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb) or M (Flash X-sync speed) mode.
• The EV compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode.
• The EV compensation value is reset to 0 when the Green button is pressed while holding down the m button.
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Changing the Exposure Steps
Set Exposure Steps in [EV Steps] in [A Custom Setting] to increments of
1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
C EV Steps
1/2 EV Steps
1/3 EV Steps
Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV
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Recording the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)
AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained.
1
Press the L button.
The camera memorizes the exposure
(brightness) at that instant.
Press it again to unlock.
• @ is displayed in the viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged. (p.26)
• The exposure remains in memory for twice as much time as the metering timer after releasing the L button. The exposure remains locked as long as the
L button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway.
• You will hear a beep when the L button is pressed. The beep can be
• AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is B (Green), p (Bulb) or
M (Flash X-sync speed) mode.
• The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length.
However, the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock.
• Exposure can be locked when focus is locked. Set in [AE-L with AF locked]
in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.135)
Changing the Shooting Conditions
Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket)
Shooting in Exposure Bracket Mode
You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the second frame is underexposed (negative compensation) and the third is overexposed (positive compensation)
(when the number of frames is set to [3]).
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Normal exposure Underexposure Overexposure
You can set [Auto Bracketng order] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
Auto Bracketng order 0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ –
1
Set the number of frames.
Turn the front e-dial while pressing the ] button. Select OFF (no frames), 3 or 5.
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2
Set the step interval.
Turn the rear e-dial while pressing the ] button. The available
bracketing amounts in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33)
are as follows.
Bracketng amount
(Step interval)
1/2 EV
1/3 EV
±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0
±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0
3
Press the shutter release button halfway.
Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.
4
Press the shutter release button fully.
Three continuous pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation, the second with negative compensation, and the third with positive compensation (when the number of frames is set to [3]).
• When the focus mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames.
• When you release your finger from the shutter release button during Auto Bracket, the Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as
the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds) (p.143) and you can
take a picture at the next compensation value. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds), the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture.
• You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in flash or external flash (P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash output continuously. However, when using an external flash, holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the flash is fully recharged.
Always take one frame at a time after confirming that charging is complete.
• Exposure Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode.
• Exposure Bracket and Multi-exposure cannot be used together. The mode set afterwards is set.
Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures
You can use Auto Bracket mode for only underexposure or overexposure shots
by combining the operation with EV compensation (p.161). Auto Bracket is
performed in both cases on the basis of the specified EV compensation value.
Shooting in Extended Bracket Mode
You can save pictures with three different white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast levels.
Unlike exposure bracketing, three pictures are saved with each shot.
You can set the saving order with [Auto Bracketng order] in the [A Custom
Setting] menu.
Auto Bracketng order 0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ –
1
Select [Extended Bracket] in
the [A Rec. Mode] menu and press the four-way controller
(5).
The Extended Bracket screen appears.
2
Press the four-way controller
(5).
E x t e n d e d B r a c k e t
O f f
B r a c k e t n g a m o u n t
MENU
E x t e n d e d B r a c k e t
O f f
W h i t e B a l a n c e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
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MENU C a n c e l
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
OK O K
4
Press the 4 button.
5
Use the four-way controller (3) to select the step and
press the four-way controller (5).
For [White Balance], select from BA±1, BA±2, BA±3, GM±1, GM±2 and
GM±3. The default setting is BA±1.
For [Sharpness], [Saturation] and [Contrast], select from ±1, ±2 and ±3.
The default setting is ±1.
6
Press the 4 button twice.
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Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to the Capture mode.
8
Shoot.
Three frames are saved.
• You can use extended bracketing in combination with exposure bracketing (p.163).
• Extended Bracket and Multi-exposure cannot be used together. The mode set afterwards is set.
• Extended bracket is disabled when File Format is set to RAW or RAW+.
• If Extended Bracket is set when File Format is RAW or RAW+, File Format changes to JPEG.
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Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode
You can take multiple frames while creating a single picture.
1
Select [Multi-exposure] in the [A
Rec. Mode] menu and press the
four-way controller (5).
The Multi-exposure screen appears.
M u l t i - e x p o s u r e
N u m b e r o f s h o t s
A u t o E V A d j u s t
O f f
MENU
2
Use the four-way controller (5) to select the number of shots.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select from 2 to 9 shots.
3
Press the 4 button.
4
Use the four-way controller (3) to set Auto EV Adjust.
5
Use the four-way controller (5) to set Auto EV Adjust to O
(On) or P (Off).
When O (On) is set, the exposure is adjusted automatically according to the number of shots.
6
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the Capture mode.
7
Shoot.
The created picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed. Press the i button during Instant Review to discard pictures created to that point and create again from the first picture.
The picture is saved when the set number of shots has been taken.
• If the | button or 3 button is pressed, or the Exposure Bracket is set during Multi-exposure shooting, the pictures that have already been taken are saved and Multi-exposure is exited.
• Multi-exposure and Auto Bracket or Extended Bracket cannot be used together. The mode set afterwards is set.
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Storing User Settings
You can store the current camera settings and easily retrieve them simply by setting the mode dial to A.
The following settings can be stored.
Exposure mode
Flash mode
White Balance
File Format
EV Compensation JPEG Rec. Pixels
Exposure Bracketing Steps & No. of Frames JPEG Quality
Drive mode Image Tone
Flash Exposure Compensation
Extended Bracketing Steps & Type
Sensitivity
Auto Sensitivity Adjustment Range
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Store the settings in [USER] in the [R Set-up] menu.
S a v e s c u r r e n t s h o o t i n g s e t t i n g s i n U S E R m o d e
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MENU C a n c e l OK O K
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Changing the Settings in A Mode
You can also perform settings when the mode dial is set to A.
To change the Exposure Mode, press the 3 button in Capture mode and perform settings in [Exposure Mode] in the [A USER] menu.
U S E R
E x p o s u r e M o d e
R e c o r d e d P i x e l s
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU C a n c e l
P
Sv
Tv
Av
OK O K
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Settings performed in A mode are not saved unless they are registered in
[USER] in the [R Set-up] menu.
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting
You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are 2 preview methods.
Optical Preview
Digital Preview
For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder.
For checking the composition, exposure and focus in the
LCD monitor.
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Selecting the Preview Method
Choose the preview method to use when the main switch is turned to the preview position (|). The default setting is Optical Preview.
Set in [Preview Method] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34)
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C P r e v i e w M e t h o d
O p t i c a l P r e v i e w
D i g i t a l P r e v i e w
F o r c h e c k i n g d e p t h o f f i e l d w i t h v i e w f i n d e r
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Displaying the Preview
Display the Optical Preview or Digital Preview.
Displaying the Optical Preview
1
Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.
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2
Turn the main switch to | while looking through the viewfinder.
You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while the main switch is on |.
• No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in the preview position (|).
• You can check the depth of field in all exposure modes.
Displaying the Digital Preview
1
Focus on the subject, then compose the picture in the viewfinder and move the main
switch to |.
The icon (|) appears in the LCD monitor during preview and you can check the composition, exposure and focus.
Press the shutter release button halfway to end Digital Preview and start focusing. The image displayed in Digital Preview is not saved.
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• You can display the Bright/Dark area warning or histogram in Digital Preview.
Set in [Digital Preview] (p.198) in the [Q Playback] menu.
• The maximum display time for Digital Preview is 60 seconds.
• You can magnify the image during Digital Preview with the rear e-dial. (p.89)
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Using the Built-in Flash
Compensating Flash Output
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You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The Flash
Compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV.
Step interval
1/2 EV
1/3 EV
Flash Compensation
–2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0
–2.0, –1.7, –1.3, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0
* Set interval of steps in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
Turn the rear e-dial to set [Flash Mode] in the Fn menu (
OK
•
• The flash output cannot be compensated in Green mode.
N appears in the LCD panel and the viewfinder during Flash
• If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, no compensation will be effective.
• Compensating to the minus (–) side may not effect the image if the subject is too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high.
• This flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode.
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Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash
You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged.
Set [On] for [Release when Chrging] in the [A Custom Setting] menu
(p.34). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.
C Release when Chrging
Off
On
Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode
• When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect.
• Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph.
• The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness.
• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA,
D FA, FA J, FA, F or A is used.
Using the Flash in c (Aperture Priority) Mode
• You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away.
• The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.
• The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to a
slow shutter speed (p.62) that reduces camera shake. The slowest
shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.
• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA,
D FA, FA J, FA or F is used.
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Using Slow-Speed-Sync
You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully.
• Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves.
• Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.
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Using e/K/c mode
1 Set the mode dial to e, K or c.
2 Press the K button.
3 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
4 Select G or H and press the 4 button twice.
Shutter speed is set slower to obtain proper exposure for the background.
5 Take the picture.
Using b/L/a mode
1 Set the mode dial to b, L or a.
2 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
3 Select E or F and press the 4 button twice.
4 Set the shutter speed (b) or shutter speed and aperture (L/a).
Set so that proper exposure is obtained in under 1/180 sec.
5 Press the K button.
6 Take the picture.
Using Trailing Curtain Sync
Trailing curtain sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed,
Trailing curtain sync and Slow-speed sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged.
For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing curtain sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car when the shutter is released. Therefore, a picture that looks as if light is trailing is captured.
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Slow-speed sync Trailing curtain sync
1 Set the mode dial to any mode other than B or M.
2 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
3 Select I and press the 4 button twice.
4 Press the K button.
5 Take the picture.
Trailing curtain sync slows the shutter speed. Turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
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Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash
A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash.
Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient.
Built-in flash guide number
Sensitivity
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
Built-in flash guide number
11
15.6
22
31
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Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value
The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values.
Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Selected aperture
Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5*
* The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built-in flash alone.
Example
When sensitivity is [ISO 100] and aperture value is F2.8
L1 = 11 ÷ 2.8 = approx. 3.9 (m)
L2 = 3.9 ÷ 5 = approx. 0.8 (m)
Therefore, the flash can be used in a range of about 0.8 m to 3.9 m.
The flash cannot be used when the distance is less than 0.7 m. When the flash is used at closer than 0.7 m, it causes vignetting in the picture corners, light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over-exposed.
Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance
The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances.
Aperture value used F = Guide number ÷ Shooting distance
When sensitivity is [ISO 100] and shooting distance is 5 m, aperture value is:
F = 11 ÷ 5 = 2.2
If the resulting number (2.2, in the above example) is not available as a lens aperture, the smaller number that is closest (2, in the above example) is generally used.
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DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F lenses with the q without the hood, built-in flash compatibility is shown below.
Yes : Available
# : Available depending on other factors
No : Unavailable due to vignetting
Following are evaluated without a hood.
Compatibility Lens Name
DA Fish-eye
10-17 mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF)
F Fish-eye
17-28 mm F3.5-4.5
DA12-24 mm F4ED AL
No
#
No
Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than 20 mm.
DA16-45 mm F4ED AL #
When the focal length is less than 28 mm or when the focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 m, vignetting may occur.
FA J18-35 mm F4-5.6AL
DA18-55 mm F3.5-5.6AL
FA20-35 mm F4AL
FA24-90 mm F3.5-4.5AL (IF)
FA28-70 mm F4AL
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
FA28-70 mm F2.8AL
#
Vignetting may occur if focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 m.
FA J28-80 mm F3.5-5.6
FA28-80 mm F3.5-5.6
FA28-90 mm F3.5-5.6
FA28-105 mm F4-5.6
FA28-105 mm F4-5.6 (IF)
FA28-105 mm F3.2-4.5AL (IF)
FA28-200 mm F3.8-5.6AL (IF)
FA35-80 mm F4-5.6
DA50-200 mm F4-5.6ED
FA70-200 mm F4-5.6
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Lens Name
FA J75-300 mm F4.5-5.8AL
FA80-200 mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA80-320 mm F4.5-5.6
FA80-200 mm F4.7-5.6
FA100-300 mm F4.7-5.8
FA250-600 mm F5.6ED (IF)
DA14 mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA20 mm F2.8
DA21 mm F3.2AL Limited
FA24 mm F2AL (IF)
FA28 mm F2.8AL
FA31 mm F1.8AL Limited
FA35 mm F2AL
DA40 mm F2.8 Limited
FA43 mm F1.9 Limited
FA50 mm F1.4
FA50 mm F1.7
DA70 mm F2.4 Limited
FA77 mm F1.8 Limited
FA85 mm F1.4 (IF)
FA135 mm F2.8 (IF)
FA200 mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA300 mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA300 mm F4.5ED (IF)
FA400 mm F5.6ED (IF)
FA600 mm F4ED (IF)
D FA Macro 50 mm F2.8
D FA Macro 100 mm F2.8
FA Macro 50 mm F2.8
FA Macro 100 mm F2.8
FA Macro 100 mm F3.5
FA Macro 200 mm F4ED (IF)
FA Soft 28 mm F2.8
FA Soft 85 mm F2.8
Compatibility
#
#
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash always discharges fully.
Built-in flash always discharges fully.
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Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. See the chart below for details.
(Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)
Slow-speed sync
Flash Exposure Compensation
AF illuminator
Trailing curtain sync *2
Contrast-control-sync flash mode
Slave flash
Multiple flash
High-speed flash sync
Wireless flash *4
Flash
Camera Function
Red-eye reduction flash
Automatic flash discharge
After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed.
Aperture is automatically set in e (Hyperprogram) mode and b (Shutter Priority) mode.
Auto check in the viewfinder
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity:
100 to 1600)
Built-in
Flash
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
# *3
No
No
No
No
*1
AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
*1
*1 When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
*4 Two or more AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units are required.
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About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ
The AF360FGZ does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to
[DIGITAL], but the difference in angle of view between standard 35 mm format and the q is automatically calculated based on the focal length of the lens used (when using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses).
The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of the q is on (it returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off).
Lens focal length
AF360FGZ
LCD panel
Exposure metering timer
Off
Exposure metering timer
On
85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 18mm
85mm
58mm
70mm 50mm
48mm 34mm
35mm
24mm
28mm 24mm
19mm 16mm *
*
* Using wide-angle panel
Using P-TTL Auto Mode
Use this flash mode with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ flash unit. When flash mode is set to [P-TTL auto], the flash pre-fires right before taking pictures using 16-segment metering and allows more precise control.
P-TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode when two or more
AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units are used.
1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash
(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ).
2 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
3 Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL auto].
4 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture.
• P-TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ flash unit.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the external flash manual.
• The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash
Mode is C or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync shooting.
• Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use
both at once, see p.183 for the connection method.
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Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless.
Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on the Camera
1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash
(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ).
2 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to b or a.
3 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
4 Set the external flash sync mode to HS b (high-speed flash sync).
5 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• High-speed flash sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than
1/180 sec.
• High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to p
(Bulb).
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Using in Wireless Mode
You can shoot using the flash without connecting the camera and flash with a cord by using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ). The
High-speed sync mode is also available in wireless mode.
Be sure to set the two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the same channel. See the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ operating manual for details.
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Using in Wireless Mode
1 Place the external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) at the desired location.
2 Set the power switch of the above external flash to [WIRELESS].
3 Set the wireless mode of the above external flash to [S] (Slave).
4 Turn on the camera, and then turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to B, e, K, b, c, L or a.
5 Set the power switch of the external flash on the camera to
[WIRELESS].
6 Set the wireless mode of the external flash on the camera to a (Master) or A (Control).
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• Wireless mode is not available for the built-in flash.
• Set the wireless slave mode of the external flash to [SLAVE1].
• Shake Reduction is not available in Wireless mode.
Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
The following information is exchanged between the two external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) before the flash is discharged when the external flash units are used for wireless flash.
Press the shutter release button fully.
1 The flash unit on the camera emits a small control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera).
2 The external wireless flash unit emits a small control flash
(relays confirmation of subject).
3 The flash unit on the camera emits a small control flash (relays flash output to the external wireless flash unit).
* The flash unit on the camera will emit a small control flash one more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HS b (Highspeed sync) is set.
4 The external flash unit(s) discharges as main flash.
Set the wireless slave mode of the external flash to [SLAVE1].
Red-Eye Reduction
As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available with an external flash. This may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions
for usage conditions. See the chart on p.179.
• The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is
• If red-eye reduction is used when the external flash is set as the slave unit or with the wireless function, the preflash for red-eye reduction will trigger the external flash. Do not use red-eye reduction when using a slave unit.
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Trailing Curtain Sync
When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or
AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing curtain sync function, the built-in flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting.
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Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash
As shown in the figure below, attach the hot shoe adapter F
G
(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). The off camera shoe adapter F can be mounted using the tripod screw to your tripod.
Only the P-TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built-in flash.
When combining with the built-in flash
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Discharging Multiple Flashes
You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or you can use an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash to connect the
AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ units as shown in the illustration below. Connect an external flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-
Camera Shoe Adapter F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P
(optional). Refer to the flash manual for details.
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• Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip. A malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
When combining two or more external flashes
When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built-in flash,
P-TTL is used for flash control.
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Contrast-Control-Sync Flash
Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photography (contrast-control-sync flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from multiple units.
• Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using PENTAX automatic flashes.
1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.183)
2 Set the sync mode for the external flash to the Contrast-Control-Sync mode.
3 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to e, b, c or a.
4 Confirm that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged and then take the picture.
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• When using two or more external flashes and the Contrast-Control-Sync mode is set on the external master flash unit, the flash output ratio is 2
(master unit) : 1 (slave units). When external flash is used in combination with the built-in flash, the flash output ratio is 2 (external flash) : 1 (built-in flash).
• When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built-in flash, P-TTL is used for flash control.
• The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 second in the Contrast-
Control-Sync mode.
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Settings During Playback
Changing Playback Display Method
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The camera switches display information when you press the M button in the Playback screen.
Standard
Histogram
Detailed Info
No info. Display
Captured image and indicators are displayed.
Images and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed.
Shooting information appears with a small image in the upper left.
Only captured images are displayed.
• Refer to p.24 for various display information details.
• The information that is shown first during Playback is the last screen that was displayed in the previous session. The information can also be displayed
from Standard in [Memory] (p.199) in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
1
Select [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
P l a y b a c k d i s p l a y
B r i g h t / D a r k a r e a
MENU
3
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
4
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval
You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card
Set image display interval to [3 sec], [5 sec], [10 sec] or [30 sec]. The default setting is [3 sec].
Set whether or not to play back repeatedly. The default setting is [Off].
1
Select [Slideshow] in the
[Q Playback] menu.
P l a y b a c k
P l a y b a c k d i s p l a y
I n s t a n t R e v i e w
D i g i t a l P r e v i e w
D i g i t a l F i l t e r
S l i d e s h o w 3 s e c
OK MENU E x i t
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
3
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller
(23) to select the image display interval.
Press the 4 button.
S l i d e s h o w
I n t e r v a l
R e p e a t P l a y b a c k
3 s e c
5 s e c
1 0 s e c
3 0 s e c
OK O K MENU C a n c e l
4
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Repeat
Playback].
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
6
Press the MENU button.
The camera returns to the [Q Playback] menu.
Press the 4 button to start slideshow.
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Camera Settings
Formatting the SD Memory Card
Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.
• Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may be damaged beyond use.
• Formatting will delete protected data. Be aware.
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1
Select [Format] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.32).
2
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the Format screen.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Format].
F o r m a t
A l l d a t a d e l e t e d
F o r m a t
C a n c e l
OK O K
4
Press the 4 button.
Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the LCD display turns off and the camera is ready to take pictures.
MENU
Turning the Beep On and Off
You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is all
O (On) .
There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE Lock, | button, Selftimer and Remote Control.
1
Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up] menu.
S e t - u p
U S E R
F o r m a t
B e e p
D a t e A d j u s t
Wo r l d Ti m e
E n g l i s h
1/3 MENU E x i t
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2
Press the four-way controller
(5).
B e e p
I n - f o c u s
A E - L
R AW
S e l f - t i m e r
R e m o t e C o n t r o l
MENU
3
Select an item and use the four-way controller (45) to select On or Off.
You can turn all the beeps off by selecting the items and pressing the four-way controller (5).
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Changing the Date and Time and the Display
Style
You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose
[12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for time display method.
Set in [Date Adjust] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
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Setting the Date and Time (p.56)
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D a t e A d j u s t
D a t e S t y l e m m / d d / y y 2 4 h
D a t e
Ti m e
0 1 / 0 1
0 0 : 0 0
/ 2 0 0 6
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
Setting the World Time
The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.53) serve as the date and
time of your present location.
Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the
LCD monitor when traveling overseas.
1
Select [World Time] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
2
Press the four-way controller
(5).
Wo r l d Ti m e
The World Time screen appears.
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N e w Yo r k
N e w Yo r k
MENU 0 0 : 2 5
3
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
O
P
Applies time of city set in X (Destination)
Applies time of city set in W (Hometown)
4
Press the four-way controller (3).
The selection frame moves to X.
5
Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for magnifying the Destination region appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the region to magnify.
6
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to city.
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Use the four-way controller
(45) to select the Destination city.
The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears.
D e s t i n a t i o n
L o n d o n
D S T
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
+ 0 5 : 0 0
0 5 : 2 5
4
8
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].
9
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time (DST).
10
Press the 4 button.
The World Time setting is saved.
To continue with World Time setting operations, press the 4 button to return to the World Time screen.
Wo r l d Ti m e
L o n d o n
N e w Yo r k
MENU 0 1 : 2 5
11
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
• See “List of World Time Cities” (p.193) for cities that can be specified as a
destination.
• Select W in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting.
• X appears on the guide display screen if World Time is On (O). (p.22)
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List of World Time Cities
Region
North
America
Central and
South
America
Europe
Africa/
West Asia
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Lisbon
Madrid
London
Paris
Amsterdam
Milan
Rome
Berlin
Stockholm
Athens
Helsinki
Moscow
Dakar
Algiers
Johannesburg
Istanbul
Cairo
City
Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
Denver
Chicago
Miami
Toronto
New York
Halifax
Mexico City
Lima
Santiago
Caracas
Region
Africa/
West Asia
East Asia
Oceania
Jerusalem
City
Nairobi
Jeddah
Tehran
Dubai
Karachi
Kabul
Male
Delhi
Colombo
Kathmandu
Dacca
Yangon
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Vientiane
Singapore
Phnom Penh
Ho chi Minh
Jakarta
Hong Kong
Beijing
Shanghai
Manila
Taipei
Seoul
Tokyo
Guam
Perth
Adelaide
Sydney
Noumea
Wellington
Auckland
Pago Pago
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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.
Set in [Language/ ] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
You can choose from twelve languages: English, French, German,
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese
(Traditional/Simplified) and Japanese.
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Setting the Display Language (p.53)
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Language İ࡞ࢊ
English Nederlands
Français
Deutsch
Español ಎ้ᵿ
Português
Italiano
Svenska
ུࢊ
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
Setting the Guide Display Time
Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the LCD monitor when the main switch is turned on or the exposure mode is changed.
Select from [Off], [3 sec], [10 sec] and [30 sec]. The default setting is
[3 sec].
Set in [Guide display] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
O f f
3 s e c
1 0 s e c
3 0 s e c
1 m i n
S t d .
OK O K
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Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Adjust settings when the LCD monitor is hard to see.
Set in [Brightness Level] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
3 s e c
0
1 m i n
S t d .
OK O K
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Selecting the Video Output Format
When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images.
Set in [Video Out] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
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Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment (p.94)
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
3 s e c
0
NTSC
PAL
1 m i n
S t d .
OK O K
The video output format varies according to region.
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Setting Auto Power Off
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You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or
[Off]. The default setting is [1 min].
Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
1 m i n
3 m i n
5 m i n
1 0 m i n
3 0 m i n
O f f
OK O K
Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, a USB connection, remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu.
Selecting the Folder Name
You can select the method for assigning the folder names for storing images. The default setting is [Std.].
Std.
Date
The folder name is assigned in the form of [xxxPENTX].
[xxx] is a sequential number from 100 to 999.
(Example) 101PENTX
The two digits of the [month] and [day] on which the picture was taken are assigned as the folder name in the form of
[xxx_MMDD].
(Example) 101_0125 : for folders with pictures taken on
January 25th
Set in [Folder Name] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
3 s e c
0
NTSC
P C
S t d .
D a t e
OK O K
Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital
Preview
You can perform the settings related to Instant Review and Digital Preview.
Setting the Instant Review
You can set the Instant Review display time and whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning. The default settings are [1 sec] for the display time and [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning.
1
Select [Instant Review] in the [Q Playback] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
I n s t a n t R e v i e w
The screen for setting the Instant Review appears.
D i s p l a y Ti m e
H i s t o g r a m
B r i g h t / D a r k a r e a
1 sec
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MENU
3
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller
(23) to select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off].
Press the 4 button.
I n s t a n t R e v i e w
D i s p l a y Ti m e
H i s t o g r a m
B r i g h t / D a r k a r e a
1 s e c
3 s e c
5 s e c
O f f
MENU C a n c e l
4
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Histogram].
OK
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off) for [Histogram].
6
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Bright/Dark area].
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7
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
8
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Setting the Digital Preview
You can set whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning during Digital Preview. The default setting is [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning.
4 1
Select [Digital Preview] in the [Q Playback] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for setting the Digital Preview appears.
Proceed as from Step 4 in Instant Review.
D i g i t a l P r e v i e w
H i s t o g r a m
B r i g h t / D a r k a r e a
MENU
Selecting a Battery
You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when a
battery grip (p.214) is attached. The default setting is [Auto].
1
Select [Select battery] in the [R Set-up] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for selecting the battery appears.
S e l e c t b a t t e r y
A u t o
MENU
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select from [Auto], [Body First] and [Grip First].
S e l e c t b a t t e r y
A u t o
B o d y F i r s t
G r i p F i r s t
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
4
Press the 4 button.
5
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
When the battery is inserted into both the body and grip, both batteries are slightly used to check remaining battery level regardless of [Select Battery] settings.
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Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera
You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off.
The following settings can be saved: Flash mode, Drive mode, White
Balance, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Auto Bracket, Playback Display and File No. The default setting is all [On].
1
Select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
The memory screen appears.
M e m o r y
F l a s h M o d e
D r i v e M o d e
W h i t e B a l a n c e
S e n s i t i v i t y
E V C o m p e n s a t i o n
A u t o B r a c k e t
MENU 1/2
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3
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
4
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
5
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
• When [File No.] is set to O (On), the file number of the last image taken is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new SD Memory Card is inserted.
• When [File No.] is set to P (Off), the file number returns to the lowest number each time a new SD Memory Card is inserted. When an SD Memory Card with stored images is inserted, numbering continues from the last stored file number.
• When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each. However, in Auto Bracket, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed, even if the number of images exceeds 500.
Resetting to Default Settings
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu
Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [R Set-up] menu can be reset to default settings.
However, Date Adjust, Language, Video Out and World Time are not reset.
1
Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up] menu.
2
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the [Reset] screen.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
R e s e t
B a c k t o i n i t i a l s e t t i n g s
R e s e t
C a n c e l
OK O K
4
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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Resetting the Custom Function Menu
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Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu to default settings.
Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [R Set-up] menu are not reset.
1
Select [Reset] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
2
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the Reset
Custom Function screen.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
Reset Custom Fnction
R e t u r n s t h e c u s t o m f u n c t i o n s e t t i n g s t o i n i t i a l s e t t i n g s
R e s e t
C a n c e l
OK O K
4
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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Appendix
Default Settings ..................................................204
Functions Available with Various Lens
Combinations .....................................................208
Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ........................210
Cleaning the CCD ...............................................211
Optional Accessories .........................................214
Error Messages ..................................................217
Troubleshooting .................................................219
Main Specifications ............................................221
Glossary ..............................................................224
Index ....................................................................228
WARRANTY POLICY ..........................................232
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Default Settings
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The table below lists the factory default settings.
Table notations are as follows.
The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
Reset Setting
Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function
No : The setting is saved even after reset.
[A Rec. Mode] Menu
Item
Exposure Mode *
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
Image Tone
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
File Format
RAW file format
Type
Extended
Bracket
Multiexposure
White Balance
Saturation/Sharpness/
Contrast
Number of shots
Auto EV Adjust
Memory
Shake Reduction
Default Setting e (Hyper-program)
J (3872×2592)
C (Best)
G (Natural)
(0)
(0)
(0)
JPEG
PEF
Off
BA ±1
±1
Off
P (Off)
All O (On)
35 (Focal Length)
Reset
Setting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Page
* Appears only when Mode dial is set to A (USER).
[Q Playback] Menu
Item Default Setting
Reset
Setting
Page
Playback display
Bright/Dark area P (Off) Yes
Item Default Setting
Reset
Setting
Page
Instant
Review
Digital
Preview
Digital Filter *
Display Time
Histogram
Bright/Dark area
Histogram
Bright/Dark area
1 sec
P (Off)
P (Off)
P
P
(Off)
(Off)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Slideshow
Interval
Repeat Playback
B&W
3 sec
Off
Yes
Yes
Yes
* The slimness setting for the slim filter, the softness setting for the soft filter, the brightness setting for the brightness filter, and the color setting for the color filter can be saved/reset.
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[R Set-up] Menu
Item
USER
Format
Beep
Date Adjust
World Time setting
Hometown (City)
World Time
Language/
Guide display
Brightness Level
Video Out
Transfer Mode
Auto Power Off
Folder Name
Select battery
Hometown (DST)
Destination (City)
Destination (DST)
Default Setting
-
-
All O (On)
According to default setting
P (Off)
According to default setting
According to default setting
Same as Hometown
Same as Hometown
According to default setting
3 sec
0
NTSC
PC
1min
Std.
Auto
Reset
Setting
Yes *
-
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Item
Dust
Removal
Dust Removal
Start-up action
Sensor Cleaning
Reset
Default Setting
-
-
P (Off)
-
Reset
Setting
-
Yes
-
-
Page
* Return to the default settings only when Mode dial is set to A (USER) and is reset.
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[A Custom Setting] Menu
Item
Settings
Program Line
EV Steps
Sensitivity Steps
ISO warning
Meter Operating Time
AE-L with AF locked
Link AF Point and AE
Auto Bracketng order
Auto EV Compensation
WB when using flash
Fine tune when AWB
AF Button Function
AF by Press Halfway
Superimpose AF Area
AF in remote control
Noise Reduction
Color Space
Color temp. steps e-dial in Program e-dial in K mode e-dial in b mode e-dial in c mode
Green Btn in Manual
One-touch RAW + JPEG
Illuminate LCD panel
Default Setting
P (Off)
Normal
1/2 EV Steps
1 EV Steps
Off
10 sec
Off
Off
0 - +
Off
Unchanged
Disabled
Enable AF
On
On
Off
On sRGB
Kelvin
Front: b Rear: c
Front: - Rear: o
Front: b Rear: -
Front: - Rear: c
Program Line
One time
On
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reset
Setting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Page
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Item Default Setting
Release when Chrging
Preview Method
Recordable Image No.
Initial zoom display
Auto Image Rotation
Saving rotation info
Using aperture ring
Reset Custom Fnction
*
Off
Optical Preview
Recordable image no.
1.2 times
On
On
Prohibited
-
* Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu.
Reset
Setting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
Page
-
-
Fn Menu
Item Default Setting
Reset
Setting
Drive Mode
Flash Mode
White Balance
Sensitivity
DPOF settings
Digital Filter *2
Slideshow
RAW Display
9 (Single frame shooting)
E (Flash On) *1
F (Auto)
AUTO
-
B&W
3 sec
Recorded Pixels: 10M
Quality Level: C
Sensitivity: ±0
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
*1 Automatically discharged in Green Mode.
*2 The slimness setting for the slim filter, the softness setting for the soft filter, the brightness setting for the brightness filter, and the color setting for the color filter are saved/reset.
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Functions Available with Various
Lens Combinations
Lenses that can be used with this camera
Only DA and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s position
on the aperture ring can be used with this camera. Refer to “Notes on
[Using Aperture Ring]” (p.210) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses
with aperture ring set to a position other than s.
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Lens [Mount type]
Function
Autofocus (Lens only)
(With AF adapter 1.7×)
*1
Manual focus
(With the focus indicator)
*2
(With Matte field)
Eleven AF points
Power zoom
Aperture Priority Auto Exposure
Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure
Manual Exposure
P-TTL Auto Flash
*4
Multi (16-segment) metering
Automatic lens focal length acquirement when using the Shake Reduction function
DA/D FA/
FA J/FA lens
[K
AF
, K
AF2
]
*3
Yes
—
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*6
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
F lens
[K
AF
]
*3
Yes
—
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A lens
[K
A
]
—
Yes
*5
Yes
Yes
No
*5
—
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes : Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the s position.
No : Functions are unavailable.
*1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. Only available at s position.
*2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or brighter.
*3 To use an F/FA soft 85 mm f/2.8 lens or FA soft 28 mm f/2.8 lens, set [Using aperture ring]
to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33). Pictures can be taken with the
aperture you set, but only within manual aperture range.
*4 When using the built-in flash and AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*5 The AF point becomes O (Center).
*6 Only available with K AF2 mount FA lenses.
Lens names and mount names
FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses) and DA, D FA, FA J and F lenses use the K
AF
mount. Of the FA zoom lenses, power zoom enabled lenses use the K
AF2
mount. Lenses without power zoom use the K
AF
mount. See the lens manual for details.
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Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera
When aperture ring is set at other than s (Auto) or a lens without a s
(Auto) position or accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto
bellows are used, camera does not operate unless [Using aperture ring] is
set to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.35). Refer to “Notes
All camera exposure modes are available when using DA/FA J or lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position set to the s position.
Lens and Built-in Flash
The built-in flash cannot be regulated and fully fires when pre A lenses or soft focus lenses are used.
Note that the built-in flash cannot be used as an Auto Flash.
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Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]
Aperture Ring Use
D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without a s position is attached. However, the features will be restricted as shown in the table below.
The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at
B , e, K, b or L when the aperture is set to a value other than s.
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Lens used
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only or with auto diaphragm accessories such as auto extension tube K)
Exposure mode c (Aperture
Priority) mode
Restriction
The aperture remains open regardless of the aperture ring position. The shutter speed changes in relation to the open aperture but an exposure error may occur. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
D FA, FA, F, A, M, S
(with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K)
Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens (lens only) c (Aperture
Priority) mode c (Aperture
Priority) mode
Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value but an exposure error may occur. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
FA, F Soft 85mm FA
Soft 28mm (lens only)
All lenses c
Priority) mode a
(Aperture
(Hypermanual) mode
Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the manual aperture range. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
When depth of field is checked
(Optical Preview), AE Metering is switched on. Exposure check is possible.
Pictures can be taken with the set aperture value and shutter speed. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. When depth of field is checked (Optical Preview), AE
Metering is switched on. Exposure check is possible.
Cleaning the CCD
Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned.
Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD
The Dust Removal function shakes the CCD to remove dust that has collected.
1
Select [Dust Removal] in the
[R Set-up] menu and press the
four-way controller (5).
D u s t R e m o v a l
D u s t R e m o v a l
S t a r t - u p a c t i o n
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MENU OK S t a r t
2
Press the 4 button.
The CCD operates and the Dust Removal function activates.
Select [Start-up action] and use the four-way controller (45) to select
O (On) to turn Dust Removal on every time the camera is turned on.
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Removing Dust with a Blower
Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower. Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning because the
CCD is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee.
You can use the Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 (optional) when cleaning the CCD.
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• Do not use a spray type blower.
• Do not clean the CCD when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode.
• Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CCD when no lens is on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor] is displayed on the LCD monitor.
• If you are not using the AC adapter D-AC50, please use batteries with ample capacity remaining. A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning. Please stop cleaning immediately.
• Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power is turned off, this could cause damage to the shutter, CCD sensor or the mirror.
• It is recommended to use the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when cleaning the CCD.
• The self-timer lamp blinks and [Cln] appears on the LCD panel while cleaning the CCD.
• This camera features a CCD shifting shake reduction system, and it may generate some operating noise while cleaning the CCD. It is not a malfunction.
1
Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
2
Turn the camera on.
3
Select [Sensor Cleaning] in the [R Set-up] menu.
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Sensor Cleaning screen appears.
5
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Mirror Up].
S e n s o r C l e a n i n g
M i r r o r U p t o C l e a n C C D
Tu r n t h e p o w e r O F F t o e n d
M i r r o r U p
C a n c e l
O K O K
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6
Press the 4 button.
The mirror is locked in the up position.
7
Clean the CCD.
Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD. Do not wipe the CCD with a cloth.
5
8
Turn the camera off.
9
Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position.
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Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a service center for details regarding accessories.
Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera.
Battery Grip D-BG2
The Battery Grip has features such as a shutter release button, front edial, rear e-dial, and L button to accommodate shooting vertically.
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Power Accessories
AC Adapter D-AC50
Lets you power your camera with the outlet when combined with the AC plug cord.
Battery Charger D-BC50 (*)
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI50 (*)
AC plug cord D-CO2 (*)
Cable Switch CS-205
This is a remote shutter release cord. The cord length is 0.5 m.
Remote Control F
Lets you shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front or back of the camera.
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Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1
Clean the optical parts such as the CCD and lens of this camera.
Flash Accessories
Auto Flash AF540FGZ
Auto Flash AF360FGZ
The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are P-TTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of 54 and 36 (ISO 100/m), respectively. Their features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, Auto flash, high-speed sync flash, wireless flash, Slow-speed sync and trailing curtain sync flash.
Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10
This is a setting clip for using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash.
Hot Shoe Adapter F
G
Extension Cord F5P
Off-camera Shoe Adapter F
Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera.
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For Viewfinder
Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53
This viewfinder is for magnifying up to 1.18 times and makes focusing easier.
Magnifier F
B
This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder.
Ref-convverter A
This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90° intervals. The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1× and 2×.
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Diopter correction lens adapter M
This accessory adjusts the diopter. Install it on the viewfinder.
If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction lens adapter M of –5 to +3 m -1 (per meter).
ME Viewfinder Cap (*)
Eyecup F
P
(*)
Interchangeable Focusing Screen
LF-80: AF Frame Matte (standard)
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LL-80: AF Divided Matte
LI-80: AF Scale Matte
Camera Case/Strap
Camera Case O-CC55
Strap O-ST53 (*)
Others
Hot Shoe Cover F
K
(*)
USB Cable I-USB17 (*)
Video Cable I-VC28 (*)
Error Messages
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Error Message
Memory card full
No image
Camera cannot display this image
No card in the camera
Memory card error
Card not formatted
Description
The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or
delete unwanted images. (p.48, p.100)
You may be able to save new images by converting to JPEG format or changing the
JPEG record pixels or JPEG quality setting.
There are no images for playback on the SD
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 another brand of camera or your computer.
The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the
The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image capture and playback are impossible. It may be viewable on a PC but not with this camera.
The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera. Use the card after formatting it
Card locked
Card is locked
Rotation information cannot be saved
The card is electronically locked
This image cannot be enlarged
A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in the
camera. Unlock the SD Memory Card. (p.49)
Data is protected by the SD Memory Card security feature.
You are trying to enlarge an image that cannot be enlarged.
This image is protected
Rotation information cannot be saved
The selected rotated image is protected.
Remove protection from the image. (p.104)
Cannot use this card
The inserted card cannot be used on this camera. Insert a usable card.
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Error Message
Battery depleted
Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor
Image folder cannot be created
Description
The batteries are exhausted. Install new
batteries in the camera. (p.43)
Appears during CCD cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. Replace the battery with a new one or use an AC adaptor D-AC50 (optional).
The maximum folder number (999) and file number (9999) are being used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory
Card or format the card. (p.188)
The image is not stored
Settings not stored
The image could not be saved because of an SD
Memory Card error.
The DPOF settings or rotated image could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full.
Delete unwanted images and perform DPOF
settings or rotation again. (p.100)
RAW images cannot be set DPOF cannot be applied to the RAW images.
RAW images are not supported
No image to be filtered
RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter.
When digital filter is started from [Q Playback] menu, this message appears if all saved images are RAW files or images captured with other cameras.
This image cannot be filtered
No DPOF files
Appears when digital filter is started from Fn menu for images captured with other cameras.
No file set with DPOF. Set DPOF and then print.
Printer error
No paper in the printer
Low ink level in the printer
No ink in the printer
Paper stuck in the printer
Data error
There is an error with the printer and the file cannot be printed. Fix all the errors and try printing again.
Printer has run out of paper. Put paper in the printer and print.
Printer is running out of ink and appears once this signal is received from the printer. After two seconds, the printer resumes printing.
Printer has run out of ink. Replace ink and print.
Paper is jammed in the printer. Remove paper and print.
A data error has occurred during printing.
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We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.
Problem
Camera does not turn on
The shutter does not release
Cause
Batteries are not installed
Battery power is low
The lens aperture ring setting is other than the s position
Flash is charging
No available space on SD
Memory Card
Recording
Subject is difficult to focus on
The Autofocus does not work
Subject is not in focusing area
Subject is too close
The focus mode is set to
\
The focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode)
Remedy
Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries.
Replace with a charged battery set or use
the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional). (p.47)
Set the lens aperture ring to the s position
(p.147) or select [Permitted] in [Using aperture ring] in the [A Custom Setting]
Wait until charging is finished.
Insert SD Memory Card with available space
or delete unwanted images. (p.48, p.100)
Wait until recording is finished.
Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast (the sky, white walls), dark colors, intricate designs, are moving quickly or scenery shot through a window or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on another object located at the same distance as your subject (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully.
Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.136)
Position subject in focus frame in middle of viewfinder. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus (press shutter release button halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully.
Move away from the subject and take a picture.
Set the focus mode lever to l (Single
Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when focus mode is set to k. The camera will continue focusing on the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. If there is a subject that you wish to focus on, slide the focus mode lever to l and use focus lock.
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Problem
AE lock function does not operate
Cause
AE lock is not available when set to B (Green), p (Bulb) or M (Flash Xsync speed) mode
Remedy
Use AE lock with any setting other than B
(Green), p (Bulb) or M (Flash X-sync speed) mode.
Flash does not discharge
Capture mode is set to
B (Green) mode.
Only C (Auto discharge) and D (Auto flash+Redeye reduct) are available for
Flash Mode when Capture mode is B.
Flash will not discharge when the subject is bright in these modes. In Capture modes other than B, only the flash mode that discharges every time the flash recharges is available. Try different Capture modes.
USB connection with computer does not work properly*
USB connection with printer does not work properly
The Transfer Mode is set to [PictBridge]
An error occurred while sending USB data
The Transfer Mode is set to [PC] or [PC-F]
Set Transfer Mode to [PC].
Change the Transfer Mode to [PC-F].
Set Transfer Mode to [PictBridge]. (p.110)
Shake
Reduction does not work
Shake Reduction function is off
Turn on the Shake Reduction switch.
Shake Reduction function is not set properly
Subject is too close
If a lens for which focal length information cannot be acquired is used, set the [Focal
Length] on the [Shake Reduction] menu.
Shutter speed is too low for Shake Reduction function to be effective when panning or shooting night scenes, etc.
Turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod.
Move away from the subject, or turn off the
Shake Reduction function and use a tripod.
In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the batteries out and put them back in again. Then, turn the power on. The mirror will retract. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs.
* Refer to p.11 of the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 3 Operating Manual” for details on connecting the camera to a PC.
Main Specifications
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Type
Effective Pixels
Sensor
Recorded Pixels
Sensitivity
File Format
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with builtin retractable P-TTL flash
10.20 megapixels
Total pixels 10.75 megapixels, interline/interlace scan CCD with a primary color filter
J (RAW/JPEG: 3872×2592 pixels), P (3008×2000 pixels), i (1824×1216 pixels)
Auto, Manual (ISO 100 to 1600 (EV steps can be set to 1 EV,
1/2 EV or 1/3 EV))
RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif2.21), DCF compliant, DPOF compatible, Print Image Matching III compatible, RAW+JPEG simultaneous capturing compatible
C (Best), D (Better), and E (Good)
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
JPEG Quality
Storage Medium
Number of Shots
Recorded
Pixels
J
3872×2592
J
3872×2592
P
3008×2000 i
1824×1216
File Format/
JPEG Quality
D
E
4 GB 2 GB
Capacity
1 GB 512 MB
| (PEF) Approx. 237 Approx. 120 Approx. 59 Approx. 29 Approx. 15 Approx. 7
| (DNG) Approx. 237 Approx. 120 Approx. 59 Approx. 29 Approx. 15 Approx. 7
C Approx. 804 Approx. 409 Approx. 202 Approx. 101 Approx. 50 Approx. 26
Approx. 1371 Approx. 698 Approx. 345 Approx. 172
256 MB
Approx. 87
128 MB
Approx. 44
Approx. 2366 Approx. 1205 Approx. 592 Approx. 296 Approx. 149 Approx. 76
C Approx. 1340 Approx. 682 Approx. 337 Approx. 168 Approx. 85 Approx. 43
D Approx. 2277 Approx. 1159 Approx. 575 Approx. 287 Approx. 145 Approx. 74
E Approx. 3893 Approx. 1982 Approx. 990 Approx. 495 Approx. 249 Approx. 128
C Approx. 3657 Approx. 1862 Approx. 915 Approx. 457 Approx. 230 Approx. 118
D
E
Approx. 6034 Approx. 3073 Approx. 1549 Approx. 774 Approx. 390 Approx. 200
Approx. 10057 Approx. 5121 Approx. 2627 Approx. 1313 Approx. 662 Approx. 339
JPEG Quality (Compression): C (Best) = 1/3, D (Better) = 1/6, E (Good) = 1/12
White Balance
LCD Monitor
Playback Function
Digital Filter
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight,
N: Neutral White, W: White), Tungsten Light, Flash, Manual,
Color Temperature (3 types)
2.5 inch low-temperature wide viewing field poly-silicon TFT color
LCD with approx. 210,000 pixels, brightness adjustment function
Single frame, 4-image display, 9-image display, 16-image display, zoom display (up to 20 times, scrolling possible), rotating, folder display, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark area
B&W, Sepia, Color, Soft, Slim, Brightness (only for processing after shooting)
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Exposure Mode
Shutter
Lens Mount
Lens Used
A , Green, e Hyper-program, K Sensitivity priority, b Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, L Shutter & Aperture priority , a Hyper-manual, p Bulb, M Flash X-sync speed
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000 to 30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/4000 to 30 sec. [1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step] (3) Bulb, Electromagnetic release, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position.
Pentax K
AF2
bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
Pentax K
AF2
mount lenses, K
AF
mount lenses, K
A
mount lenses
Autofocus System
Viewfinder
TTL phase-matching autofocus system (SAFOX VIII), AF operational brightness range: EV -1 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available, Focus Mode: l (Single)/k
(Continuous)/\, Adjustable AF point
Pentaprism Finder, Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen, Field of view: 95%, Magnification 0.95× (with
50 mm f/1.4 lens at ∞ ), Diopter: –2.5m
-1 to +1.5m
-1 (per meter)
Viewfinder Indication
LCD Panel Display
Focus information: ] is lit when in-focus and blinking when unable to focus, b is lit = Built-in flash ready, b is blinking = Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, Shutter speed, Confirm Sensitivity,
Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity remaining, m = EV compensation, N = Flash compensation, \ =
Manual focus, o = ISO warning, Shake Reduction display, EV bar b is lit = Built-in flash ready, b is blinking = Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, 3 = Auto discharge,
> = Redeye reduct, Q = Slow-speed sync, 9=Single frame shooting, j = Continuous shooting, g = Self-timer, h= Remote control shooting, ? = Battery exhaustion warning, ] = Auto bracket exposure (EV steps can be set to 1/2 EV or
1/3 EV), N = Flash compensation, ISO warning, Shutter speed,
Aperture value, White Balance, Capacity remaining and m = EV compensation, PC (mass storage)/Pb (PictBridge) appears when the USB cable is connected, EV bar, 1, 1P
Preview Function
Optical Preview: Depth of field confirmation (electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes)
Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation
Continuous Shooting Approx. 3 fps, JPEG: until SD Memory Card is full RAW: up to 9 frames
Self-timer
Remote Control
Mirror
Exposure Bracket
Extended Bracket
Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec./2 sec. (with mirror up function). Start by pressing shutter release button. Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can be cancelled after operation
Pentax Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter button.
Quick-return mirror, mirror up function (2 sec. self-timer)
Three or five frames (underexposed, proper exposure and overexposed) are shot continuously with exposure bracketing.
(Selectable between 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV for EV steps)
Three frames are saved continuously with white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast bracketing.
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Multi-exposure
Exposure Meter/
Metering Range
EV Compensation
AE Lock
Accessories
Languages
Select number of shots between 2 and 9 (Auto EV Adjust can be set according to the number of shots)
TTL multi (16)-segment metering, Metering range from EV 0 to
EV 21 at ISO 100, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and
Spot metering mode can be set
±3 EV (1/2 EV Steps), ±2 EV (1/3 EV Steps), EV Steps can be selected
Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting) Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed)
Built-in Flash
External Flash Sync
Custom Function
Time Function
Dust Removal
Power
Battery Life (23°C)
P-TTL built-in flash with serial control, GN 11 (ISO 100), Angles of coverage: 18 mm lens angle of view, Flash synchronization speed range at 1/180 sec. and slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speedsync flash, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600
Hot shoe with M-contact, which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600, Automatic flash,
Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speed-sync, wirelesssync with PENTAX dedicated flash.
32 functions can be set
World Time settings for 71 cities (28 time zones)
SP coating and CCD operations for dust removal. Can be set to operate when the camera is turned on.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50
Number of recordable images: approx. 500 images (without flash) *1 / approx. 480 images (50% flash usage)
*1
*2 , playback time: approx. 330 minutes
*1 The number of recordable images (without flash) and playback time are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on usage conditions.
*2 The number of recordable images (50% flash usage) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on usage conditions.
Battery Exhaustion
In/Out Port
Battery exhaustion symbol ? is lit. (The shutter is locked and no indication appears in the viewfinder when ? starts blinking)
USB/Video terminal (USB 2.0 (high speed compatible)), DC input terminal, Cable switch terminal
Video Output Format NTSC/PAL
PictBridge
Dimensions and
Weight
Compatible printer PictBridge-compatible printer
Print mode Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT
141.5 mm (W) × 101 mm (H) × 70 mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
710 g (body only), 790 g (including a battery and an SD Memory Card)
Hot shoe cover F
K
, Eyecup F
P
, ME viewfinder cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video cable I-VC28, Software (CD-
ROM) S-SW55, Strap O-ST53, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
D-LI50, Battery charger D-BC50, AC plug cord D-CO2,
Operating manual (this book) and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 operating manual
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch,
Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional / Simplified) and Japanese
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Glossary
AdobeRGB
Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images on a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible software, the colors look lighter.
AE Metering
Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure. In this camera, select from [Multi-segment Metering], [Center-weighted Metering] and
[Spot Metering].
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Aperture
The aperture increases or reduces the light beam (thickness) passing through the lens to the CCD.
Auto Bracket
For automatically changing the shooting conditions. An image with no compensation, an underexposed image and an over-exposed image are captured. Features exposure bracket that captures images in different exposures, and extended bracket that captures images with set white balance, saturation, sharpness, and contrast levels.
Bright Portion
Overexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears white.
Camera Shake (Blur)
When the camera moves while the shutter is open, the entire image appears blurred. This occurs more often when shutter speed is low.
Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity, using the flash, and raising the shutter speed. Alternatively, use a tripod to stabilize the camera. As camera shake is mostly likely to occur when pressing the shutter release button, use the Shake Reduction function, the self-timer, the remote control unit, and the cable switch to prevent camera movement.
CCD (Charge Coupled Devices)
Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals that create the image.
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Color space
A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera,
[AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression over sRGB.
Color Temperature
This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units.
The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises, and to a reddish color as the color temperature falls.
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System)
A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Dark Portion
Underexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears black.
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Depth of Field
Area of focus. This depends on the aperture, lens focal length, and distance to the subject. For example, select a smaller aperture to increase the depth of field or use a larger aperture to decrease the depth of field.
DNG RAW file
DNG (Digital Negative) is a general-purpose RAW file format designed by
Adobe Systems. When images captured in proprietary RAW formats are converted to DNG format, support and compatibility for the images increases significantly.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding the specific images and number of copies to be printed. Prints can easily be made by taking images to a DPOF photo printing store.
EV (Exposure Value)
Exposure value is determined by the combination of the aperture value and the shutter speed.
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EV Compensation
Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and aperture value.
Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera)
A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Focus point
Position in the viewfinder that determines focus. In this camera, select from [Auto], [Select] and [Center].
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Histogram
A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image. The horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure status of an image.
JPEG
An image compression method. In this camera, select from C (Best),
D (Better), or E (Good). Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e-mail.
Mired
Proportional scale of measurement that consistently shows color change per unit. Determined by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by
1,000,000.
ND (Neutral Density) Filter
A filter with many saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without affecting the color tone of pictures.
Noise Reduction
Process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by low shutter speed.
NTSC/PAL
These are video output formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North
America, and South Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and in China.
Quality Level
This refers to the image compression ratio. The lower the compression, the more detailed the image. The image becomes rougher as the compression rate rises.
| data
Unedited image data output from the CCD. RAW data is data before being internally processed by the camera. Camera settings at the time of capture, such as White
Balance, Contrast, Saturation, Tone, Color Space, Sensitivity and Sharpness can be set for each frame after shooting. In addition, RAW data is 12 bit data that contains 16 times the information of 8 bit JPEG and TIFF data. Rich gradations are possible. Transfer RAW data to your computer and use the provided software to create image data with different settings, such as JPEG or TIFF.
Recorded Pixels
Indicates the size of the image by the number of pixels. The more pixels that compose a picture, the larger the image size.
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Sensitivity
The amount of light needed to record an image. With a high sensitivity, images can be shot with a high shutter speed even in dark places, reducing camera shake. However, images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise.
Shutter Speed
The length of time that the shutter is open and light strikes the CCD. The amount of light that strikes the CCD can be changed by altering the shutter speed.
sRGB (standard RGB)
International standard of color space established by the IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission). This is defined from color space for PC monitors and is also used as the standard color space for Exif.
Vignetting
The picture edges are blackened when part of the light coming from the subject is blocked by the hood or filter ring, or when the flash is partially blocked by the lens.
White Balance
While shooting, color temperature is adjusted to match the light source so that the subject appears to have correct color.
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Index
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Symbols
Menu ..............................33, 206
(Delete) button ............21, 100
button .............................19, 161
button .............................19, 163
K (Flash pop-up) button ...............................19, 71
B Green mode ....................146
button .........................19, 21, 85
[Q Playback] Menu ......31, 204
Preview ....................170, 171
(Protect) button ........21, 104
[A Rec. Mode] Menu .....31, 204
[R Set-up] Menu ............32, 205
A
AC Adapter .............................47
Adding the Date ...................106
AdobeRGB ...........................129
AE lock .................................162
AE Metering .........................142
L button ..........................19
= (Autofocus) ....................130
= button ......................19, 137
AF Point ...............................132
AF point switching dial ...19, 132
AF360FGZ ...........................179
AF540FGZ ...........................179
l (Single mode) .............130
Aperture ...............................139
Aperture Priority Mode c ....152
Auto Bracket .........................163
Auto Power Off ..................... 196
Autofocus = ...................... 130
Correction ............................ 140
AV Equipment ........................ 94
c (Aperture Priority) mode .................................... 152
B
B&W (Digital Filter) ................ 97
Battery .................................... 43
Beep ..................................... 189
Bright .................................... 120
Bright/Dark area ................... 186
Brightness (Digital Filter) ........ 97
Monitor ................................. 195
Built-in flash ................... 71, 172
p (Bulb) Mode ..................... 159
Bulb Mode p ........................ 159
C
Cable Switch ........................ 159
Capture Information ......... 23, 24
Card access lamp .................. 17
Center-weighted ................... 143
Cloudy (White Balance) ....... 123
Color (Digital Filter) ................ 97
Color space .......................... 129
Color Temperature ............... 128
Continuous Shooting .............. 75
Contrast ............................... 121
Flash .................................... 185
Correct exposure ................. 138
Custom Function .................... 33
Menu ..............................33, 206
D
Date Adjust .............................56
Date change .........................190
Daylight (White Balance) ......123
Daylight-Sync Shooting ..........74
Default Setting ................53, 204
Delete ...................................100
Delete All Images .................101
(Delete) button ............21, 100
Deleting a Single Image .......100
Depth of Field .......................139
Digital Filter ............................95
Digital Preview .....................170
Diopter Adjust .........................60
Direct Printing .......................109
Display Language ................194
Display Style ........................186
DPOF AUTOPRINT .............116
DPOF Settings .....................106
Drive mode .............................36
Dust Removal .......................211
E
Error Message ......................217
EV Compensation ................161
button .............................19, 161
Exposure ..............................138
Exposure Bracket .................163
button .............................19, 163
Exposure metering timer ......164
Exposure Mode ....................144
Warning ................151, 153, 157
Extended Bracket .................165
External flash .......................179
F
Filter ....................................... 95
Fireworks ............................. 159
Fix Focus ............................. 134
Flash .............................. 71, 172
Flash (White Balance) .......... 123
Flash Compensation ............ 172
button ............................... 19, 71
Flash X-sync Speed M ........ 160
(White Balance) ................... 123
{ button .................... 19, 21, 36
Fn Menu ................................. 36
Focus Indicator .................... 136
Focus Lock ........................... 134
Focus Mode ......................... 130
Focus mode lever .................. 19
Focusing .............................. 130
Folder Name ........................ 196
Format .................................. 188
(2345) ........................ 19, 21
Front e-dial ............................. 18
G
Green button .......................... 18
Green mode B ................... 146
Guide display ................. 22, 194
H
Mode .................................... 181
Histogram ......................... 25, 86
Hyper-manual Mode a ........ 156
Hyper-program Mode e ...... 147
I
Image Tone .......................... 120
M button ........ 19, 21, 23, 85
Instant Review ..................... 197
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ISO Sensitivity ......................140
ISO warning .........................141
J
JPEG Quality ..................50, 119
JPEG Rec. Pixels ...........50, 118
L
Language ...............................53
LCD Monitor ...........................22
LCD panel ..............................28
Lens ...............................58, 208
Lens unlock button ...........18, 59
Lock Exposure .....................135
M
a (Hyper-manual) Mode ......156
Main switch ................18, 21, 52
\ (Manual focus) ..............136
Manual focus \ .................136
Manual White Balance .........125
Matte Field ...........................137
Memory ................................199
3 button .............19, 21, 29
Menu Operation .....................29
Meter Operating Time ..........143
Metering mode lever ......19, 142
Mirror Up ........................84, 213
Mode dial ..........................19, 38
Multi-exposure ......................166
Multiple Flashes ...................184
Multi-segment .......................142
N
Natural ..................................120
Night Scene (Bulb Mode) .....159
Nine-Image Display ................89
Noise Reduction ...................159
O
4 button ........................ 19, 21
Optical Preview .................... 170
Optional Accessories ........... 214
P
e (Hyper-program) Mode .... 147
PAL ...................................... 195
PC-F ..................................... 220
PictBridge ............................. 109
Pixels ................................... 118
Playback .......................... 24, 85
button ......................... 19, 21, 85
[Q Playback] Menu ...... 31, 204
Playback Time ....................... 46
Power ..................................... 52
Press fully .............................. 65
Press halfway ......................... 65
Preview | .................... 170, 171
Preview Method ................... 169
Print All ................................. 114
Print One .............................. 112
Print Service ......................... 106
Printer connection ................ 111
Program Line ....................... 145
Program Mode e ................. 147
Protect .................................. 104
(Protect) button ........ 21, 104
P-TTL (Auto) ........................ 180
P-TTL (Flash) ....................... 182
Q
Quality Level .................. 50, 119
R
RAW ..................................... 122
| button .................... 19, 122
RAW+ .................................. 122
Rear e-dial ............................. 19
[A Rec. Mode] Menu .... 31, 204
Recorded Pixels .............50, 118
Red-eye reduction ..........74, 183
Remaining image storage capacity ..................................46
Remote Control ......................81
Reset ............................201, 202
Rotate .....................................87
S
Saturation .............................121
SD Memory Card ...................48
Select&Delete ......................102
Self-Timer ...............................77
Sensitivity .............................140
K ........................................148
Sensor Cleaning ...................211
Sepia (Digital Filter) ................97
[R Set-up] Menu ............32, 205
Shade (White Balance) ........123
Shake Reduction ....................67
Shake Reduction switch ...19, 67
Sharpness ............................121
Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode
L ......................................154
Shutter Priority Mode b ......150
button .........................18, 21, 65
Shutter speed .......................138
Single mode l ................130
Slideshow .......................92, 187
Slim (Digital Filter) ..................97
Slow-speed sync ............71, 174
Soft (Digital Filter) ..................97
Spot Metering .......................143
sRGB ....................................129
Strap .......................................42
Superimpose AF Area ....27, 132
Mode ....................................148
T
L (Shutter & Aperture Priority)
Mode .................................... 154
Sync ....................... 71, 175, 183
Transfer Mode ...................... 110
(White Balance) ................... 123
TV .......................................... 94
b (Shutter Priority) mode ... 150
U
USB cable ............................ 109
A Mode ........................... 167
Using aperture ring .............. 210
V
Video cable ............................ 94
Video Output Format ............ 195
Viewfinder ........................ 26, 60
Vignetting ............................. 227
W
White Balance ...................... 123
Wireless Mode ..................... 181
World Time ........................... 191
X
M (Flash X-sync Speed) ...... 160
Z
Zoom Display ......................... 88
Zoom Lens ............................. 70
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WARRANTY POLICY
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All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment 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 nonauthorized PENTAX service facilities.
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there are no representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment 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 PENTAX 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 PENTAX 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 equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment 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.
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• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX 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 the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Union.
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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 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 Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
Located at: 600 12 Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A.
Phone: 303-799-8000 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: PENTAX Digital Still Camera
Model Number: q
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: October, 2006, Colorado
Information on disposal for users
1. In the European Union
If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products.
Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical/electronic equipments to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*Please contact your local authority for further details.
By disposing of this product 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.
2. In other countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities 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.
Memo
PENTAX Corporation
PENTAX Europe GmbH
(European Headquarters)
PENTAX U.K. Limited
PENTAX France S.A.S.
PENTAX Italia S.r.l.
2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg,
GERMANY
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204
95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE
(http://www.pentax.fr)
Via Dione Cassio 15, 20138 Milano, ITALY
(http://www.pentaxitalia.it)
PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1, 8304 Wallisellen, Postfach 367 8305
Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND
(http://www.pentax.ch)
PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN
(http://www.pentax.se)
PENTAX Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
PENTAX Canada Inc.
(Headquarters)
600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.
(PENTAX Service Department)
12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B
Westminster, Colorado 80234,
U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com)
1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA
(http://www.pentax.ca) http://www.pentax.co.jp/english
• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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