Pentax ist DS Operating Manual

(Mode dial position) (p.104)

Sensitivity (p.115)

7 Shooting mode

World time warning display (p.164)

Date and time (p.163)

* Indicators 3,4,5 and 6 only appear when the setting other than the default setting is selected. 8 only appears when World Time is On.

Capture Mode

Press the M button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds.

Detailed Information

Detailed Info

12 / sRGB

24 / /

100 mm

5 6

Focus mode (p.118)

Shooting mode (p.104)

ISO sensitivity (p.115)

Image finishing (p.108)

Quality (p.110)

Recorded pixels (p.109)

Color space (p.117)

Focus point location (p.123)

Date and time (p.163)

Saturation (p.111)

Sharpness (p.111)

Contrast (p.111)

18 Lens focal length

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to view explanation of set mode dial.

Explanation of Set Mode Dial

Playback

The camera switches screen displays every time you press M button during playback.

You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button.

(p.160)

Detailed Information sRGB

12 /// 24 / /

100 mm

12 13 14 15

21 22

1 Captured images

Rotate icon (p.64)

3 Image folder number and file

number (p.169)

Protect icon (p.77)

Focus mode (p.118)

Focus point information (p.123)

Shutter speed (p.134)

Aperture (p.136)

EV compensation (p.141)

Saturation (p.111)

Shooting mode (p.104)

ISO sensitivity (p.115)

Image finishing (p.108)

Contrast (p.111)

Quality (p.110)

Recorded pixels (p.109)

Color space (p.117)

23 Lens focal length

Captured date and time (p.163)

Histogram Display

1 2

1 Capture quality

Image folder number and file number (p.169)

Protect icon (p.77)

4 Histogram

• Areas where blooming occurred blink if Hot spot warning is on. (p.160)

• Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) in the histogram display to move the

Histogram display position up or down.

Viewfinder Indications

2 3

4 6 7

8 9 10

11 12 13 14

Autofocus frame (p.39)

Spot metering frame (p.130)

Focus point (p.123)

Flash status (p.49)

Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set.

Picture mode icon (p.47)

Icon for Picture mode in use appears.

Night Scene Portrait, \ Moving Object, q Macro, s Landscape,

= Portrait, U Normal

Focus indicator (p.44)

Appears when image is focused.

Shutter speed (p.134)

Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with e-dial).

Aperture (p.136)

Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with e-dial).

EV compensation (p.141)

Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.

Blinks slowly when compensating flash output.

Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output.

Adjusted value appears where number of recordable images is shown.

10 Number of recordable images/EV compensation

Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting.

Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.100)

EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted.

(p.133)

The difference with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is a

. (p.138)

Manual white balance (p.113)

Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjusting.

Manual focus (p.121)

Appears when focus mode is \ .

ISO sensitivity warning (p.116)

Appears when warning value is exceeded.

AE lock indicator (p.142)

Appears during AE lock.

The focus points used for autofocus when shutter release button is pressed

halfway is superimposed red. (p.123)

LCD Panel Indications

The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.

1 7 2

5 6 10 11

Shutter speed (p.134)

Aperture (p.136)

Flash mode (p.49)

b : Built-in flash is ready

(when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used) a : Flash off

E : Auto discharge

AE metering (p.130)

No indicator:

Multi-segment metering

: Center-weighted metering

: Spot metering

Auto bracketing (p.145)

Focus point indicator (p.123)

(Not displayed when set to Auto)

> : Red-eye reduction flash on 9 Battery level

Drive Mode (p.102)

EV compensation (p.141)

9 j g h

: Single frame shooting

: Continuous shooting

: Self-Timer shooting

: Remote control shooting

11 Number of recordable images/

EV compensation value/PC (Pb)

(PC = Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb = PictBridge)

No indicator : Auto

: Select

: Center

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 ..............................................24

Inserting the Batteries .........................................25

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........29

Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................32

Initial Settings .......................................................33

Attaching the Lens ...............................................37

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ........................39

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure on the inside of the clasp.

Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure on the inside of the clasp.

Inserting the Batteries

Insert batteries into the camera. Use two CR-V3 or four AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.

• CR-V3, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries are not rechargeable.

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

• Remove the batteries 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 new batteries

after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time”. (p.35)

• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause a camera breakdown.

• Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery type, brands or an old battery with a new one.

Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration ( 1 ), and slide the battery cover toward the lens ( 2 ), and then flip open.

Insert the batteries according to the +/– indicators in the battery chamber.

Press down on the batteries with the battery cover ( 1 ) and slide it as shown in the illustration ( 2 ) to close.

• Use the AC adapter (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period.

(p.28)

• Check the battery orientation if the camera does not operate properly after replacing the batteries.

Batteries

You can use four kinds of batteries with your camera. Battery performance differs by type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose.

CR-V3

AA alkaline batteries

The provided CR-V3 is a long-life battery and is convenient when traveling.

AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

These are rechargeable and are economical.

AA lithium batteries Recommended in cold climates.

Recommended only for emergencies such as when your usual batteries run out. These are readily available but may not support all the camera functions under certain conditions.

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 (new batteries)

Batteries

CR-V3

AA lithium batteries

AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

AA Alkaline

Batteries

(Temperature)

(23°C)

( 0°C)

(23°C)

( 0°C)

(23°C)

( 0°C)

(23°C)

( 0°C)

Normal recording

850

560

750

670

560

500

Not applicable

Flash photography

50% use 100% use

750

500

650

570

500

440

Not applicable

650

410

550

470

440

380

Not applicable

Playback time

700 minutes

470 minutes

400 minutes

350 minutes

300 minutes

140 minutes

70 minutes

The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is 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.

• AA alkaline batteries may not support all the camera functions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies.

• 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)

We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC10 (optional) when using the

LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC.

Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover.

Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

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-AC10 operating manual when using the

AC adapter.

• The rechargeable batteries in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter.

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory

Card

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.

Press the card cover unlock lever in the indicated direction.

Card cover opens.

Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the LCD monitor.

Close the card cover.

Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove.

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 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 Card used with other cameras. 1

Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.162)

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.

Pictures with larger recorded size or the more E 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) becomes 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, 1.5M size is enough. Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose.

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for images on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.

1 Setting the Recorded Pixels (p.109)

1 Setting the Quality Level (p.110)

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Approximate Image Storage

Capacity

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

(3008×2008)

(3008×2000)

Q (2400×1600)

R (1536×1024)

RAW

—

Best

—

106

Better

—

173

Good

—

117

161

271

• The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording time when using a 128MB SD Memory Card.

• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

Turning the Camera On and Off

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. (Default setting is 1 minute) (p.169)

Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the “Initial Settings” 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.

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,

Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional/simplified) and Japanese.

Press the four-way controller

( 5 ).

Initial Settings

English

New York

DST

Cancel OK OK

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to select your applicable language.

The default setting is English.

English

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

OK OK

Press the 4 button.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The cursor moves to [ W ].

Press the four-way controller ( 45 ) to display the screen for setting the city.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 and set daylight saving time (DST).

Press the 4 button.

The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Press the four-way controller

( 5 ).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy24h

Date

Time

Cancel

01 / 01 / 2004

00 : 00

OK OK

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the date style.

Press the four-way controller

( 5 ).

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h The frame moves to [24h].

Date 01 / 01 / 2004

Time

Cancel

00 : 00

OK OK

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display).

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Date].

Press the four-way controller

( 5 ).

The frame moves to the month.

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

Time

Cancel

01 / 01 / 2004

00 : 00

OK OK

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to set the month.

Change the day and year in the same manner.

Next, change the time.

If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time.

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 [ H Set-up] menu.

Press the 4 button again.

• 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

operations. (p.163, p.167)

You can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode during initial settings by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the Initial Settings screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on.

Attaching the Lens

All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions are restricted when not set to Aperture s

(Auto). Also see “Notes on [Using

Aperture Ring]” (p.179). Other lenses and accessories will not be available

with factory default settings. Allow shutter release when using aperture

ring in custom function settings. (p.101)

Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement.

Check that the camera is off.

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 from damage to the area around the lens mount after removal.

Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.

After attaching, check that the lens is secured. Also check that the red dots of the lens are on top and attachment portion does not move sideways.

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.

• 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.

Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

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 slide the diopter from –2.5m

-1

to +1.5m

-1

Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a welllit scene. Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right.

Adjust the lever until the focus point AF frame in the viewfinder is focused.

Eyecup is attached to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory. Diopter adjustment is available with the eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed as shown above.

To remove the eyecup, pull upward and remove as shown on the right.

Focus Point AF Frame

Memo

Basic Operations

This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Picture mode (Auto Picture or Normal mode - Flash OFF mode) to ensure successful capturing.

For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.

Basic Shooting Operation ...................................42

Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for

Scenes ...................................................................47

Using the Zoom Lens ...........................................48

Using the Built-in Flash .......................................49

Other Shooting Modes .........................................53

Playing Back Still Pictures ..................................63

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment .........70

Processing Images with Filters ...........................71

Deleting Images ....................................................73

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...................79

Printing Using PictBridge ....................................83

Basic Shooting Operation

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/(focus length ×1.5). For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focus length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for

100mm. A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this.

• 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.

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal

Settings

Capturing method where the camera automatically selects optimal settings by scene when shutter release button is pressed is explained.

Set the mode dial to I .

The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject.

1 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing

Mode for Scenes (p.47)

Set the focus mode lever to

= .

Autofocus mode is set. (p.118)

Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subject.

Determine the size of the subject.

1 Using the Zoom Lens (p.48)

Position the subject inside the autofocus 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 pops up automatically when necessary. (Manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to [Auto].)

1 OPERATING THE SHUTTER

RELEASE BUTTON (p.45)

1 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.46)

1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.49)

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Focus indicator

Review captured images on the

LCD monitor.

Image displays for one second on the

LCD monitor after capturing (Instant

Review.)

You can delete the image during

Instant Review by pressing the i button.

1 Setting the Display Time (p.170)

1 Deleting Images (p.73)

1 Displaying Hot Spot Warning (p.160)

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 display indicators displays 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.20)

Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects

The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when capturing 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.122)

(a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focus points range.

(b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focus points range.

(d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background).

(e) If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range.

(f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus points range.

Subject may not be focused even when ] (focus indicator) is displayed when

(f) above applies.

Selecting the Appropriate Capturing

Mode for Scenes

The camera selects and set the optimum mode when I (Auto Picture) on the mode dial is set to the dial indicator.

Dial indicator

Select U (Normal), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving

Object), .

(Night Scene Portrait), a (Flash OFF) with the mode dial if desired image is not captured.

The modes are as follows.

I (Auto Picture)

= s q

(Normal)

(Portrait)

(Landscape)

(Macro)

(Moving Object)

(Night Scene Portrait)

(Flash OFF)

Selects automatically from Normal, Portrait,

Landscape, Macro, and Moving Object modes.

The basic picture-taking mode.

Optimal for capturing portraits.

Deepens the focus range, emphasizes contour and saturation of trees and the sky produces a bright image.

Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers up close.

Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject, such as at a sporting event.

Lets you capture people against a night view or nightscape.

The built-in flash is deactivated. Other settings are the same as Normal ( U ).

Using the Zoom Lens

Enlarge (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens.

Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture.

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 functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom

Effect) are not compatible with this camera.

Wide Angle Telephoto

Using the Built-in Flash

Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash.

The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m. 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.149))

Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

Vignetting (surrounding portions are blackened 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.

1 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash

(p.151)

• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.

• The built-in flash fully discharges when pre A lenses are used.

B Auto discharge b Manual discharge

Auto flash+Redeye reduct

Manl flash+Redeye reduct

Camera automatically determines surrounding light and built-in flash pops up and discharges automatically when necessary. (Flash does not discharge even if it is popped up when not necessary.)

Discharges flash manually. Flash discharges when popped up, does not discharge when retracted.

Light a red-eye reduction light before automatic flash.

Discharges flash manually. Light a red-eye reduction light before manual flash.

• In a Flash OFF mode, flash does not discharge even if settings are changed.

The set Flash mode is retained.

• Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings if the K button is pressed to pop up the flash manually.

Selecting Flash Mode

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller

( 3 ).

The flash options screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose a flash mode.

Press the 4 button twice.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Using Auto Discharge B , C (Automatic Flash Popup)

Set the mode dial to I , U , = , q , or .

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The built-in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the LCD monitor, LCD panel and viewfinder.

(p.17, p.20, p.22)

Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up. If Auto discharge is set, E appears on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash.

Using Manual Discharge (Flash ON) b , D

Press the K button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Manual discharge mode

(Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings. When discharge is fully charged, b appears in the LCD monitor, LCD panel and viewfinder.

(p.17, p.20, p.22)

Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up when shooting mode is set to

I , U , = , s , q , \ , or .

Press the shutter release button fully.

The flash discharges and the picture is taken.

Push the flash down retract.

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 the red-eye reduction built-in flash.

• 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 C (Red-eye reduction auto flash) in Picture mode or D

(Red-eye reduction manual flash) 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 is discharged manually when shooting with Daylight-Sync Shooting.

Taking pictures (Auto Picture)

1 Confirm that the flash mode is set to b

(Manual discharge). (p.51)

2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged.

3 Take the picture.

The picture may be over-exposed 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.

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller

( 2 ).

The Drive Mode options screen appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to select j .

Press the 4 button twice.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.

Set [2 (No. cnt shtng rcd im)] in [Recordable image No.] of the [ A Custom] menu. The number of continuously recordable images (buffer space) appears

when shutter is pressed halfway. (p.100)

Press the shutter release button fully.

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off of 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.

• The focus is adjusted each time the shutter is released if the focus mode lever is set to = .

• When the picture mode is \ (Moving Object) and = is set, continuous autofocus mode is set and the focus is adjusted for each shot. Note that the shutter will release even if the 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-

in flash is ready. (p.147)

Self-Timer Shooting

This camera has two types of self-timers: g and r .

g r

Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use the self-timer mode to include the photographer in the picture.

A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed.

Shutter is released after about two seconds. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed.

Mount the camera to a tripod.

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller

( 2 ).

The Drive Mode options screen appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to select g or r .

Press the 4 button twice.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Confirm in the finder 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.

Press the shutter release button fully.

For g , the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly two 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 r , the shutter will be released about two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.

The beep can be turned off. “Turning the Beep On and Off” (p.163)

• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided

viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.142). (Ignore the light entering

the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a

(Manual) (p.138).)

• Remove the Eyecup F

by pulling one side upward when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap.

Removing the Eyecup F

Turn the camera off after shooting.

The next time the power is turned on, self-timer shooting is canceled and returns to single frame shooting.

Attaching the Viewfinder cap

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 (three-second delay) for remote control shooting.

h i

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

The shutter will be released three seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

Mount the camera to a tripod.

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller

( 2 ).

The Drive Mode options screen appears.

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.

Press the 4 button twice.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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.100)

• When using the Remote Control Unit, flash does not fire automatically even when set to B (Auto discharge). Pop up the flash manually beforehand.

(p.51)

Point the remote control unit towards the front 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 of the camera. The shutter will be released immediately or approximately three seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

When the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for two seconds and will then resume blinking.

• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided

viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.142). (Ignore the light entering

the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a

(manual) (p.138).)

• Remove the Eyecup F

by pulling one side upward when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap.

Removing the Eyecup F

Attaching the Viewfinder cap

• Turn the power off to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated.

• 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 five minutes.

• The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about

30,000 times. Contact PENTAX service center to exchange the battery. (This will involve a fee.)

Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent

Camera Shake

Use the Mirror Lock Up function if camera shake is evident even when

Cable Switch (optional) or Remote Control Unit (optional) is used.

When shutter release button is pressed, mirror pops up and shutter is released two seconds if 2 sec. Self-Timer is used. Avoid camera shake when mirror pops up with this method.

Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up.

1 Mount the camera to a tripod.

2 Use the { button and the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select

[ r

(2 sec. Self-Timer)]. (p.55)

3 Focus on the subject.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The mirror pops up and the picture is taken two seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value 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 2.0 software to play back using a

PC. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory

2.0 Operating Manual” for details.

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 four-way controller

( 45 ).

4 : The previous image appears.

5 : The next image appears.

Rotating Images

You can rotate images 90° counterclockwise at a time. Make images shot vertically easier to view.

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 four-way controller

( 3 ).

The image is rotated 90° counterclockwise each time the button is pressed.

Press the 4 button.

Image rotation information is saved.

Enlarging Playback Images

You can magnify images up to 12 times when displaying.

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.

Turn the e-dial to the right

(toward y ).

Image enlarges at each calibration and can be enlarged to 12 times the original. Turn to the left (toward f ) to return.

Press the 4 button to return to the original size.

Press four-way controller ( 2345 ) in zoom display to change the display area.

The first calibration on the e-dial is 1.2 times. You can change this in [Mag to

Strt Zm Plybk] in [

Custom] menu. (p.101)

Nine-Image Display

You can display nine images on the LCD monitor at the same time.

Press the Q button.

The most recently captured image

(image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Turn the e-dial to the left

(toward f ).

Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once. Press 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.

Turn the 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

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.

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.

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller

( 5 ).

Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins.

Press any button to end slideshow.

Press the shutter release button or the

Q button, slide the main switch to |

(preview) or turn the mode dial to change to Capture mode.

Set the display time for slideshow in the [ Q Playback] menu. Alternatively, start the slideshow from the [ Q

Playback] menu. (p.161)

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.

Connect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal on the camera.

Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the TV.

Turn the TV and camera on.

• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC

adapter (optional) is recommended. (p.28)

• Refer to the operating manual for the TV or AV device to which the camera is connected.

Processing Images with 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.

Digital Filter

B&W

Sepia

Soft

Slim

Convert to a black and white image.

Add a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color.

Create a soft image by lightly fading the entire image.

Change the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. Adjust height or width up to two times the original size.

Press the { button in

Playback mode.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller

( 4 ).

The screen for selecting the filter appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a filter.

Select a filter and preview the effects on the image. Proceed to step 6 if

[B&W], [Sepia] or [Soft] is selected.

Adjust slimness with e-dial if slim filter is selected.

Turn counterclockwise for wider and clockwise for slimmer.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image. The image appears in the set slimness.

Press the 4 button.

The save confirmation screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Save as].

Press the 4 button.

The filtered image is saved under a different name.

Save as

Deleting Images

Deleting a Single Image

You can delete one image at a time.

• Deleted images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted.

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image to delete.

Press the i button.

The Delete screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete].

Press the 4 button.

The image is deleted.

Delete

Deleting All Images

You can delete all saved images at once.

• Deleted images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted.

Press the Q button.

Press the i button twice.

The Delete All screen appears.

Press the four-way controller

( 2 ) to select [Delete All] and press the 4 button.

All images are deleted.

Deleting Selected Images

(from Nine-Image Display)

You can delete multiple images from the nine-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.

Press the Q button.

The most recently captured image

(image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.

Turn the e-dial to the left

(toward f ).

Nine thumbnail images appear.

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Press the i button.

9 appears above the images.

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 { button to select all images.

(The selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images.)

Press the i button.

The Delete confirmation screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Select&Delete].

Delete OK

Select&Delete

Press the 4 button.

The selected images are deleted.

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

You can protect images from being accidentally erased.

Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted.

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image.

The most recently captured images

(image with the largest file number) are displayed first on the LCD monitor.

Press the Z button.

The Protect screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Protect].

Protect

Press the 4 button.

The selected image is protected.

• Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting.

• The Y

symbol is displayed when playing back protected images. (p.19)

Protecting All Images

Press the Q button.

Press the Z button twice.

The Protect all images screen appears.

Press the four-way controller

( 2 ) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button.

All images saved in the SD Memory

Card are protected.

Protect

Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

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 Choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.

Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image.

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

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.

Copies 00

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Date].

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.

Date

Fn OK

Press the 4 button.

The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status.

To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 3 and press the 4 button.

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.

Settings for All Images

Press the { button in

Playback mode.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller

( 2 ).

The DPOF screen appears.

Copies

Press the { button.

The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears.

Copies 02

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 in “Printing Single Images” (p.80) for details of

how to make the settings.

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

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.84)

Connect the camera to the printer (p.85)

Set the printing options (p.79)

Print single images (p.86)

Print all images (p.88)

Print with DPOF settings (p.90)

Disconnect the camera from the printer (p.90)

• Use of the AC adapter is recommended when connecting the camera to a printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the battery runs 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.

• You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for printing on a single sheet. Make the settings on the printer. For details, refer to the operating manual for your printer.

• See the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0

Operating Manual” when connecting to a PC.

Setting Transfer Modes

Press the 3 button.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to select the [ H Set-up] menu.

Set-up

Format

Beep

Date Adjust

World Time

Guide display

Exit

English

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Transfer

Mode].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pop-up menu appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 23 ) to select [PictBridge].

Set-up

Brightness Level

Video Out

Transfer Mode

Auto Power Off

File #

Sensor Cleaning

Cancel

NTSC

P C

PictBridge

P C - F

OK OK

Press the 4 button.

The setting is changed.

Press the 3 button.

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

Turn the camera off.

Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera.

The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers.

Turn the printer on.

After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on.

The PictBridge menu appears.

Print One

Print All

DPOF AUTOPRINT

PictBridge menu is not displayed if [Transfer Mode] is set to [PC] or [PC-F].

Printing Single Images

Use the four-way controller

( 23 ) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu.

Print One

Print All

DPOF AUTOPRINT

Press the 4 button.

The Print one screen appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose an image to print.

Use the four-way controller ( copies.

23 ) to choose the number of

You can print up to 99 copies.

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.

Press the 4 button.

The print settings confirmation screen appears.

Proceed to Step 12 to print the images by default, press the 4 button.

To change the print settings, go to Step

Press the { button.

The screen for changing print settings appears.

Paper Size

Paper Type

Quality

Border Status

Standard

Std.

PictBridge

Paper Size

Paper Type

Quality

Border Status

Standard

Std.

Cancel OK OK

Select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Paper Size screen appears.

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.

Paper Size

Standard

Card

1 0 0 × 1 5 0

Postcard

4 ” × 6 ”

Cancel

2 L

8 ” × 1 0 ”

A 4

Letter

11 ” × 1 7 ”

A 3

OK OK

Press the 4 button.

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 the Paper Size is set to [Standard], images are printed according to the printer settings.

Paper Type with more E support higher quality paper.

Quality with more E indicate higher print quality.

Press the 4 button twice.

The image is printed according to the settings.

Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

Printing All Images

Use the four-way controller

( 23 ) to select [Print All] on the

PictBridge menu.

Print One

Print All

DPOF AUTOPRINT

Press the 4 button.

The Print all images screen appears.

Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not and confirm the settings.

The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images.

Refer to “Printing Single Images”

(p.86) for details on how to make the

settings.

Press the 4 button.

The print settings confirmation screen appears.

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.

Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [DPOF

AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu.

Press the 4 button.

The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to check the image and print settings. Print settings are set with

Print Service. (p.79)

Press the 4 button.

The print settings confirmation screen appears.

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 Cable from the Printer

Disconnect the cable from the printer when you have finished printing.

Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

Menu Reference

Explains the functions of

by buttons and menus.

Using the Button Functions ................................92

Using the Menu .....................................................96

Using the Fn Menu .............................................102

Using the Mode Dial ...........................................104

Using the Button Functions

Capture Mode

Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted.

Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.45)

Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off (p.32) or confirm the depth of field

(Preview) (p.129).

Lens unlock button

Press to detach lens. (p.37)

Focus mode lever

Switch between Autofocus mode (p.118) and Manual focus mode

(p.121).

Mode dial

Changes the Shooting mode. (p.104)

K button

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.49)

3 button

Displays the [ A

Rec. Mode] menu (p.98). Next, press the four-way

controller ( 5 ) to display [ Q

Playback] menu (p.98), [

H Set-up] menu

(p.99) and [

Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.17)

M button

Q button

Switches to the Playback mode. (p.63)

m c button

Press to set aperture and EV compensation values. (p.136, p.141)

L button

Record the exposure before shooting. (p.142)

e-dial

Set shutter speed, aperture, and EV compensation values.

(p.134, p.136, p.141)

4 button

Commit to the setting you selected in the menu.

Four-way controller ( 2345 )

Use to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu.

{ button

Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller ( 2345 )

to determine the following operation. (p.102)

Playback

Functions of buttons used during playback are noted.

Shutter release button

Press to switch to capture mode.

Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off (p.32)

3 button

Press to display the [ Q

Playback] menu (p.98). Next, press the four-

way controller ( 45 ) to display [ H

Set-up] menu (p.99), [

A Custom]

menu (p.100) and [

Rec. Mode] menu (p.98).

i button

Press to delete images. (p.73)

M button

Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.18)

Q button

Press to switch to capture mode.

Z button

Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.77)

4 button

Commit to the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen.

Four-way controller ( 2345 )

Use to move cursor or change items in menus, Fn menu and playback screen.

{ button

Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller ( 245 ) to

determine the following operation. (p.102)

Using the Menu

How to Operate the Menu

This section explains operation methods for [ A Rec. Mode] menu,

[ Q Playback] menu, [ H Set-up] menu and [ A Custom] menu.

Displaying the Menu screen

Press the 3 button in

Capture mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the LCD monitor.

Rec. Mode

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Exit

Press the four-way controller

( 5 ).

[ Q Playback] menu, [ H Set-up] menu and [ A Custom] menu appears each time the four-way controller is pressed.

Set-up

Format

Beep

Date Adjust

World Time

Guide display

Exit

English

Select a menu item and set.

Procedures to set the Quality Level on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example.

Use the four-way controller

( 23 ) to choose an item.

Rec. Mode

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Exit

Press the four-way controller

( 5 ).

Available Quality Level options appear.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to move to the sub-menu if there is one.

Rec. Mode

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Cancel OK OK

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a setting.

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 batteries while the camera is on).

[

Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items

Perform settings related to capturing in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.

Item

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Instant Review

Auto Bracket

AE Metering

Function

Set the color tone of pictures.

Set the recording size of images.

Set the image quality.

Set the color saturation.

Make the image outlines sharp or soft.

Set the image contrast.

Set the Instant Review time.

Set Auto Bracket shooting.

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

Swtch dst msr pt Choose the part of the screen to set focus to.

Flash Exp. Comp.

Adjust the amount of flash discharged.

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[

Playback] Menu Setting Items

Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the

[ Q Playback] menu.

Item

Plybk dsply mthd

Hot spot wrnng

Digital Filter

Slideshow

Function Page

Set capturing information to show during playback. p.160

Set to display Hot spot warning during Instant

Review or Playback.

Edit captured images to black and white or sepia tint, or add softening and slimming effects.

Play back recorded images one after another.

p.160

p.71

p.68

[

Set-up] Menu Setting Items

Perform various settings related to the camera in the [ H Set-up] menu.

Item

Format

Beep

Date Adjust

World Time

Language/

Guide display

Brightness Level

Video Out

Transfer Mode

Auto Power Off

File #

Sensor Cleaning

Reset

Function

Format the SD Memory Card.

Switch the beep tone on/off.

Set the date format and time.

Set to enable displaying of local time when traveling abroad.

Change the language in which menus and messages appear.

Set to display indicators in LCD monitor.

Change the brightness of the LCD monitor.

Set the output format to the TV monitor.

Set the USB cable connection (PC or printer).

Sets the time to turn off automatically.

Set the method used to add file numbers.

Lock the mirror in the up position for cleaning the

CCD.

Reset all settings other than Date/Time,

Language/ , Video Out and World Time.

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100

[

Custom] 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.

[ A Custom] menu settings are activated when [Settings], the first item, is

O (on).

Settings

Item

Noise Reduction

Function

Set to use the Custom Function Menu.

Set to use Noise Reduction at slower shutter release speeds.

Expsr Setting Steps Set the adjustment steps for exposure.

Senstvty Corction

Set to automatically correct sensitivity to proper value.

ISO Snstvty Wrn

Dspl

Link AF Point and AE

Set the maximum sensitivity level. ISO Sensitivity

Warning Display appears when exceeded.

Set to adjust AE in multi-segment metering based on AF point.

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Meter Operating

Time

Superimpose AF

Area

Set the exposure metering time.

p.132

AE-L with AF locked Set to fix exposure value when focus is locked.

p.126

Recordable Image

No.

OK btn when shooting

Set 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.

Set the action for the 4 button when pressed during shooting.

—

p.120

p.124

p.123

AF in remote control

Set to display superimposed AF area in the finder.

Set 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].

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101

Item

FI with S lens used

Using aperture ring

Function

Set to enable focus indicator when screw mount lens is in use.

Lens is recognized even when lens is not attached to the camera when enabled.

Set to disable shutter release when lens aperture ring is set at other than s .

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Release when

Chrging

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

p.147

Instant Review Dsply Set to display histogram during Instant Review.

p.170

Mag to Strt Zm Plybk

Set the initial magnification of the zoom playback.

Choose from [1.2 times], [2 times], [4 times],

[8 times] and [12 times]. The default setting is

[1.2 times].

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Man. WB

Measurement

Color Space

Reset Custom

Fnction

Set to meter entire screen or Spot area when setting white balance to manual.

Set the color space to use.

Reset all the settings in the Custom Function menu to the defaults.

p.113

p.117

p.172

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Using the Fn Menu

Capture Mode

Press the { button while taking a picture.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to set the operation.

Four-way controller

Item

Drive Mode

Flash Mode

White Balance

Sensitivity

Function Page

Select Continuous shooting, Self-Timer,

Remote control or Auto bracket.

Adjust the method of flash discharge.

Adjusts the color of the subject to a color that is of appropriate light source illumination.

Set the sensitivity.

p.112

p.115

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Playback

Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller ( 245 ) to set the operation.

Four-way controller

Item Function

DPOF Settings Set the DPOF settings.

Digital Filter

Slideshow

Edit captured images to black and white or sepia tint, or add softening and slimming effects.

Play back recorded images one after another.

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Using the Mode Dial

Dial indicator

You can switch the Shooting mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator.

Item

I (Auto Picture)

U (Normal)

= (Portrait) s q

(Landscape)

(Macro)

(Moving Object)

(Night Scene Portrait) a (Flash OFF)

Function

Selects automatically from Normal, Portrait,

Landscape, Macro, and Moving Object Modes.

The basic picture-taking mode.

Optimal for capturing portraits.

Deepens the focus range, emphasizes contour and saturation of trees and the sky produces a bright image.

Take vibrant pictures of flowers up close.

Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject, such as a sporting event.

Lets you capture people against a night view or nightscape.

The flash is deactivated. Other settings are the same as Normal ( U ).

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Item e (Program) b

(Shutter Priority) c

(Aperture Priority) a (Manual) p (Bulb)

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Function

Shutter speed and aperture are automatically set to the proper exposure when taking pictures.

Set shutter speed and use to express the motion of moving subjects. Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that look lively.

Set aperture and use when you want to adjust the depth of view. Use to blur or focus on the background.

Combine set shutter speed and aperture to create the picture you have in mind.

Use to capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes.

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Memo

Function Reference

Introduces functions to further enhance your

experience.

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

..............................................................................108

Focusing .............................................................118

Setting the Exposure .........................................127

Using the Built-in Flash .....................................146

Settings During Playback ..................................160

Camera Settings .................................................162

Resetting to Default Settings ............................171

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Setting the Recorded Pixels and

Quality Level

Setting the Image Tone

Set the basic color tone of pictures. The default setting is [ F (Bright)].

Bright

Natural

Images are finished brightly, contrasting and sharp.

Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching.

Set in [Image Tone] in the [

(bright) when in Picture mode (p.47) regardless of

Rec. Mode

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Cancel OK OK

Setting is fixed to F

settings.

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Setting the Recorded Pixels

You can select the number of recorded pixels from P (3008×2008/

3008×2000), Q (2400×1600) and R (1536×1024). The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to quality level settings. The default setting is

[ P 3008×2000 (JPEG)].

3008×2008 (RAW)

3008×2000 (JPEG)

2400×1600

1536×1024

Suited for printing on A3 paper.

Suited for printing on A4 paper.

Suited for printing on A5 paper.

Set in [Recorded Pixels] in the [

Set in [Quality Level] in the [

Rec. Mode

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Cancel OK OK

Recorded Pixels cannot be selected if the Quality Level is set to RAW. (Fixed at 3008×2008)

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Setting the Quality Level

You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according to the Recorded Pixels settings. The default setting is [ C (Best)].

RAW

Best

Better

Good

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. Transfer to a PC, apply effects with the enclosed PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 and create

JPEG and TIFF images.

Lowest compression rate, suited for printing large pictures such as A4 size. Image is saved in JPEG format.

Standard compression rate, suited for viewing as photographs or on your computer screen. Image is saved in JPEG format.

Highest compression rate, suitable for attaching to e-mail or posting on websites. Image is saved in JPEG format.

Set [Saturation], [Sharpness] and [Contrast] in the [

Rec. Mode

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Cancel OK OK

Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast

Select from five levels of Saturation, Sharpness and Contrast. The default setting is [0 (Standard)] for all.

Saturation Set the color saturation.

Sharpness Make the image outlines sharp or soft.

Contrast Set the image contrast.

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A Rec. Mode] menu.

(p.98)

These settings are canceled in Auto Picture Program and Picture mode.

Towards + : Higher saturation

Towards – : Lower saturation

Rec. Mode

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Exit

Towards + : Sharper

Towards – : Less sharp

Rec. Mode

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Exit

Towards + : Higher contrast

Towards – : Lower contrast

Rec. Mode

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Exit

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Setting the White Balance

The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white balance. The default setting is [ F (Auto)].

I b

Auto

Daylight

Shade

Cloudy

Fluorescent

Light

Tungsten

Light

Flash

Manual

Set to automatically adjust the white balance. (About 4000 to 8000K)

Set when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K)

Set when taking pictures in the shade. (About 8000K)

Set when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About 6000K)

Set this when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting.

Select the type of fluorescent light, from W (white)

(4200K), N (neutral white) (5000K), and D (daylight)

(6500K).

Set when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light. (About 2850K)

Set to take pictures using the built-in flash.

(About 5400K)

Set to take pictures by manually adjusting the white balance.

The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.

Set [White Balance] in the Fn menu. (p.102)

• Refer to p.113 for manual adjustment method.

• The above adjustment is not reflected in Picture mode.

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.

2000

Red tint

3000 4000 5000 6000

Blue tint

8000 10000 12000 [ K ]

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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 provided

in the camera (p.112). This provides the optimum white balance for your

surroundings.

Set the mode dial to e , b , c , a , or p .

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller ( 4 ).

The White Balance screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [ K (Manual)].

Press the four-way controller

( 5 ).

The message screen appears.

Fully display a white or gray sheet of paper in the viewfinder under the light to adjust white balance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

[OK] appears on the LCD monitor when setting is successful.

[NG] appears on the LCD monitor if setting is not successful.

Press the 4 button.

• No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance.

• Press the { button again when setting is unsuccessful to set again.

• You can set the range to measure white balance when setting manually.

White balance is measured using the entire screen using multi-segment

metering (p.130) if [Entire screen] is selected for [Man. WB Measurement] in

[ A

Custom] menu (p.101). White Balance is only adjusted in the spot

metering area (p.131) if [Spot Metering Area] is selected.

Setting the Sensitivity

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

The sensitivity can be set within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200. The default setting is [200].

Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.102)

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Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set.

Correcting the Sensitivity Automatically

You can increase or lower the sensitivity if the subject is too light or dark, or if the aperture value in relation to the shutter speed or shutter speed in relation to the aperture value is not correct. Sensitivity is not corrected by default.

Off

ISO 1600

ISO 3200

Sensitivity is not corrected.

Sensitivity is corrected within a range of 1600.

Sensitivity is corrected within a range of 3200.

Set in [Senstvty Corction] in the [

Set in [ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl] in the [

Senstvty Corction

Off

ISO 1600

ISO 3200

Sensitivity is not automatically corrected

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Sensitivity is not corrected in the following.

• Exposure mode is a (Manual) or p (Bulb) mode

• Flash is discharged

• Auto bracketing

• EV Compensation

ISO Sensitivity Warning Display

ISO Sensitivity Warning appears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is exceeded. Set a sensitivity that is not regularly used to avoid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised. ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed by default.

1 Off

ISO 400

ISO 800

ISO 1600

ISO 3200

ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed.

ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 400 is set or exceeded.

ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 800 is set or exceeded.

ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 1600 is set or exceeded.

ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 3200 is set.

Set in [Color Space] in the [

ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl

Off

ISO 400

ISO 800

ISO 1600

ISO 3200

ISO sensitvty wrning not displayed in vewfnder

[ o (ISO Sensitivity Warning)] appears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is exceeded.

ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed if sensitivity is automatically corrected

(p.115).

Setting the Color Space

You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [1 (sRGB)].

2 sRGB Set to sRGB color space.

AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB color space.

Custom] menu. (p.101)

Color Space sRGB

AdobeRGB

Sets to sRGB color space

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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

The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Focus is locked on the area shown when shutter release button is pressed halfway.

\ Manual focus Manually adjust the focus.

Select the area in the viewfinder to focus (focus point) from [Auto], [Select]

and [Center]. (p.123)

Using the Autofocus

5 1

Set the focus mode lever to

= .

Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway.

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Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.

(If it is blinking, the subject is not in focus.)

1 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.46)

Focus indicator

• The focus is locked (focus lock) while ] is lit. To focus on another subject, take your finger off of the shutter release button first.

• Automatic continuous autofocus activates and focus is not locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway during \ (Moving Object) mode.

Focus point nor focus is locked and focuses each time when the shutter release button is pressed halfway during continuous autofocus.

• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in = . 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.46). (p.121)

• 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 up.

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Use the 4 Button to Focus on the Subject

You can set so that the focusing performed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway is canceled and is performed when the 4 button is pressed.

Set [2 (Enable AF)] in [OK btn when shooting] in the [

A Custom] menu.

(p.100)

OK btn when shooting

Center of AF Point

Enable AF

Cancel AF

AF with shutter release button disabled so AF performed with OK button

Select [3 (Cancel AF)]. \ appears in the viewfinder while the 4 button is pressed. Autofocus does not activate when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful when you wish to temporarily use manual focus while using autofocus.

You can focus using the focus ring and release the shutter while 4 button is pressed when using a lens compatible with Quick Shift Focus. (Let go of the

4 button to immediately return to AF mode.)

Only use this function with lenses that are compatible with Quick Shift Focus.

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 ] .

Set the focus mode lever to

\ .

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Look through the viewfinder and 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.46) and the focus indicator will not stay lit.

• The beep can be turned off. (p.163)

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Using the Viewfinder Matte Field

You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field.

Set the focus mode lever to

\ .

Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen.

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Selecting the Focus Point (Focus Point)

Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The default setting is

[ N (Auto)].

The selected focus point lights red in the viewfinder.

Auto

The camera selects the optimum focus point even if the subject is not centered.

Select Set the AF area to one of the eleven areas in the AF area.

Center Set the focus to the center of the viewfinder.

Set in [Swtch dst msr pt] in the [

Rec. Mode] menu (p.98).

Rec. Mode

Instant Review

Auto Bracket

AE Metering

Swtch dst msr pt

Flash Exp. Comp.

1 sec

Cancel OK OK

Focus point is not displayed in the viewfinder when [2 (Off)] is selected for

[Superimpose AF Area] in the [

when [OK btn when shooting] in the [

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Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder

Select [ S (Select)] in [Swtch dst msr pt] in the [ A Rec.

Mode] menu.

Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the desired focus point.

The focus point lights red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area) and you can check where you set the focus point.

• The focus point is set to the center of the AF point by pressing the 4 button

A Custom] menu is set to the default setting (1 Center of AF Point) and the focus point other than center is selected for S (Select).

• The focus point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting with lenses other than DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses.

Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)

If the subject is outside of the range of the focus point area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focus point on the subject, use focus lock and recompose the picture.

Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder.

You can use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focus point area.

(Example)

The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead.

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.)

Lock the focus.

Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway. The focus will remain locked.

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Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway.

• The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is lit.

• Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus.

• The beep can be turned off. (p.163)

• You cannot set focus lock when capture mode is \ (Moving Object).

Autofocus is active until shutter is released. (Continuous Autofocus)

Fixing Exposure when Focus is Locked

Set [AE-L with AF locked] in the [

Custom] menu (p.100) to fix the

exposure value while focus is locked. Exposure is not fixed by default during focus lock.

Off

Exposure is not fixed when focus is locked

Exposure is fixed when focus is locked

AE-L with AF locked

Off

AE is not locked when the focus is locked

Setting the Exposure

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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.

Effect of Shutter Speed

The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD. Adjust the amount of light striking 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 prevent 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 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 flower against a landscape with the aperture narrowed, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be in focus.

Depth of Field

When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depth of field.

• The depth of field for the J 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). Further, check the depth of field at one stop open side for lenses with a depth of field scale.

• The wider the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, the wider the depth of field is. (Some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their structure.)

Depth of Field

Area of focus

Aperture

Lens focus length

Distance to the subject

Shallow

Narrow

Open

(Smaller value)

Longer

(Telephoto)

Near

Deep

Wide

(Larger value)

Shorter

(Wider)

Far

How to Check Depth of Field

When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depth of field. If you use Depth of Field confirmation, you can check the depth of field in the viewfinder before taking a picture.

Focus on the subject.

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Turn the main switch to | while looking through the viewfinder.

You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while holding down the main switch.

• 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.

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Selecting the Metering Method

Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. [Multi-segment metering], [Center-weighted metering] or [Spot metering] mode can be selected. The default setting is

[Multi-segment].

Multi-segment

Centerweighted

N Spot metering

Segment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion and determine the appropriate exposure.

Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the center and determine the exposure.

Measure only the center of the screen and determine exposure.

Set in [AE Metering] in the [

FA, F or A lens. (Can only be used if permission is set in [Using aperture ring]

Rec. Mode

Instant Review

Auto Bracket

AE Metering

Swtch dst msr pt

Flash Exp. Comp.

1 sec

Cancel OK OK

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,

in the [ A

Custom] menu (p.101).)

Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segmented

Metering

You can link the exposure and focus point during Multi-segment

metering in [Link AF Point and AE] in the [

Custom] menu (p.100).

The default setting is [1 (Off)].

Off

Exposure is set separately from focus point.

Exposure is set in accordance with focus point.

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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.142)

when the subject is extremely small and proper exposure is difficult to obtain.

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Setting the Meter Operating Time

Set the metering time in [Meter Operating Time] in the [

A Custom]

menu (p.100). The default setting is [1 (10 sec)].

10 sec Set to 10 seconds.

3 sec Set to 3 seconds.

30 sec Set to 30 seconds.

Changing the Exposure Mode

This camera features five exposure modes along with the picture modes.

Use the mode dial (p.104) to change the exposure mode.

Exposure

Mode

Description e

(Program) b (Shutter

Priority) c

(Aperture

Priority) a p

(Manual)

(Bulb)

Shutter speed and aperture are automatically set for taking pictures at the proper exposure.

Set shutter speed and use to express moving subjects. Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that look lively.

Set aperture and use when you want to adjust the depth of view.

Use to blur the background.

Combine set shutter speed and aperture to create the picture you have in mind.

Use to capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes.

Exposure

Compensation

Change

Shutter

Speed

Change

Aperture

Yes

Using the e (Program) Mode

Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set for taking pictures at the proper exposure.

Perform the following to adjust the exposure.

Set the mode dial to e .

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Turn the e-dial while pressing the m c button and adjust the exposure.

The EV Compensation is displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD panel.

The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure.

EV Compensation

• Set EV Compensation in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set exposure setting

steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [

be set with the set criteria. Set in [Senstvty

• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot

Corction] in the [

A Custom] menu.

(p.115)

• 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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Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode

Set shutter speed and use to express moving subjects. Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter and capture lively images. Aperture value is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed.

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127)

Set the mode dial to b .

Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.

The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and the

LCD panel.

• Turn the e-dial while pressing the m c button and change the EV

Compensation value. (p.141)

• Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting

Steps] in the [

be set with the set criteria. Set in [Senstvty Corction] in the [

• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot

A Custom] menu.

(p.115)

• 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 shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure.

If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of metering range and the proper exposure cannot be obtaind even if the shutter speed is adjusted.

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 and use when you want to adjust the depth of view. The depth of view is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of view 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.

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127)

Set the mode dial to c .

Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.

The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and the

LCD panel.

• Turn the e-dial while pressing the m c button and change the EV

Compensation value. (p.141)

• Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting

Steps] in the [

be set with the set criteria. Set in [Senstvty Corction] in the [

• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot

A Custom] menu.

(p.115)

• 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.

If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of metering range and the proper exposure cannot be obtained even if the aperture is adjusted.

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 (Manual) Mode

You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is a convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally under-exposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs.

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127)

Set the mode dial to a .

Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.

Turn the e-dial while pressing the m c button and adjust the aperture.

The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and the

LCD panel. Of the shutter speed and aperture, the value being adjusted is Difference from the appropriate exposure underlined in the viewfinder. While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value, the difference with the appropriate exposure (EV value) appears at the bottom right of the viewfinder. The appropriate exposure is when [0.0] is displayed.

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• Blinks when the difference with appropriate exposure is over ±3.0.

• Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV.

Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [

Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] (p.179)

• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.

Exposure Warning

You are out of the measuring area if the shutter speed and aperture blink.

Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.

Use a flash if it is too dark.

About the L Button

The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the L button is pressed in a (Manual) mode.

Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to s position.

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Using the p (Bulb) Mode

This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks.

Set the mode dial to p .

• Turn the e-dial to adjust the aperture value.

• Set the aperture value so that EV Compensation is performed in increments

of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [

A Custom] menu.

(p.142)

• 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

switch terminal (p.15).

• Bulb shooting is available when using the remote control shooting mode

(p.59). The shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control’s

shutter release button is held down.

• Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise (image roughness or

unevenness) caused by low shutter speed. Set in [Noise Reduction] in the

[ A

Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [

Setting the Exposure

This allows you to deliberately over-expose (brighten) or under-expose

(darken) your picture. You can adjust the EV Compensation from –2 to +2

(EV) in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV.

Set Exposure Setting Steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in [

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Set the compensation with the e-dial while the m c button is pressed.

m c button

Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder m is displayed during compensation.

m blinks when the flash is popped up if the flash compensation is set.

Compensation value

Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to a

(Manual) or p (Bulb) mode.

The exposure compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode.

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Changing the Exposure Setting Steps

A Custom] to increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV.

Expsr Setting Steps

1/2 EV Steps

1/3 EV Steps

Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV

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.

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.20)

• 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

turned off. (p.163)

• AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) 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 focus length.

However, the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock.

• If exposure mode is a (Manual), aperture and shutter speed are adjusted to set the appropriate exposure when the L button is pressed.

• Exposure can be fixed when focus is locked. Set in [AE-L with AF locked] in

the [ A

Custom] menu. (p.126)

Changing the Exposure and Shooting

(Auto Bracket)

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 under-exposed (negative compensation) and the third is over-exposed (positive compensation).

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Normal exposure Under-exposure

Press the { button in capture mode.

The Fn menu appears.

Over-exposure

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ).

The Drive Mode options screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select [ V (Auto Bracket)].

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Press the 4 button twice.

Shooting is ready and ] is displayed on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.

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 focus mode lever is set to = , the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames.

• The auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much

time as the metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds) (p.131) when you

release your finger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing, and you can take the next picture at the next compensation value. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the 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 (TTL and 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.

• Auto Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode.

Setting Auto Bracket

Change the shooting order and steps of Auto Bracket.

Bracketng amount

(Step interval)

1/2EV

1/3EV

Shooting images

±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0

±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0

0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ –

* Set interval of steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [

Set in [Auto Bracket] in the [

(p.141). The auto bracketing is performed in both cases on the basis of the

Auto Bracket

Bracketng amount

Shooting images 0

0.5

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Taking Only Over-exposed or Under-exposed Pictures

You can use the auto bracketing mode for only under-exposure or overexposure shots by combining the operation with exposure compensation

specified exposure compensation value.

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Using the Built-in Flash

Compensating Flash Output

You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The Flash

Compensation values are as follows for 1/3EV and 1/2EV.

Step interval

1/2EV

1/3EV

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 [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [

Set in [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [

Set [2 (On)] for [Release when Chrging] in the [

Rec. Mode

Instant Review

Auto Bracket

AE Metering

Swtch dst msr pt

Flash Exp. Comp.

Cancel

1 sec

1.0

0.5

0.0

0.5

OK OK

• m blinks in the viewfinder when the flash pops up during Flash

Compensation. (p.20)

• 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.

Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash

You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged.

Custom] menu (p.101).

Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.

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Release when Chrging

Off

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 fixed at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA,

D FA, FA J, FA or F is used. (The built-in flash always discharges fully.)

Using the Flash in Av (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.42) that reduces camera shake. The slowest

shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.

• The shutter speed is fixed at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA,

D FA, FA J, FA or F is used. (The built-in flash always discharges fully.)

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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 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.

Using b (Shutter Priority) Mode

1 Set the mode dial to b .

b (Shutter Priority) mode is set.

2 Use the e-dial to set the desired shutter speed.

The background is not properly corrected if aperture value is flashing when shutter speed is set. Set the shutter speed so that aperture does not flash.

3 Press the K button.

The flash pops up.

4 Take the picture.

Using a (Manual) Mode

1 Set the mode dial to a .

a (Manual) mode

2 Set the shutter speed (under 1/180 sec.) and aperture value to obtain correct exposure.

3 Press the K button.

The flash pops up.

In a (Manual) mode, pop up the flash at any time.

4 Take the picture.

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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.

Flash guide number for built-in flash

Sensitivity

ISO200

ISO400

ISO800

ISO1600

ISO3200

Built-in flash guide number

15.6

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 [ISO200] and aperture value is F4

L1 = 15.6 ÷ 4 = 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 overexposed.

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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 [ISO200] and shooting distance is 5.2 m, aperture value is:

F = 15.6 ÷ 5.2 = 3

If the resulting number (3, in the above example) is not available as a lens aperture, the smaller number that is closest (2.8, 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 J 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.

Lens Name

F Fish-eye zoom

17 to 28 mm F3.5 to 4.5

DA Zoom 16 to 45 mm F4ED AL

FA J zoom 18 to 35 mm F4 to 5.6 AL

Compatibility

Vignetting may occur if focus distance is less than 20 mm.

When the focus distance is less than

28 mm or when the focus distance is

28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m, vignetting may occur.

Vignetting may occur if focus distance is 18 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m.

DA Zoom 18 to 55 mm F3.5 to 5.6 AL Yes

FA Zoom 20 to 35 mm F4AL Yes

FA Zoom 24 to 90 mm F3.5 to 4.5AL (IF) Yes

FA Zoom 28 to 70 mm F4AL Yes

Zoom 28 to 70 mm F2.8AL

Vignetting may occur if focus distance is between 28 and 35 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m.

FA J Zoom 28 to 80 mm F3.5 to 5.6

FA Zoom 28 to 80 mm F3.5 to 5.6

FA Zoom 28 to 90 mm F3.5 to 5.6

FA Zoom 28 to 105 mm F4 to 5.6

FA Zoom 28 to 105 mm F4 to 5.6 (IF)

FA Zoom 28 to 105 mm F3.2 to 4.5AL

(IF)

FA Zoom 28 to 200 mm F3.8 to 5.6AL

(IF)

FA Zoom 35 to 80 mm F4 to 5.6

FA Zoom 70 to 200 mm F4 to 5.6

Yes

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Lens Name

FA J Zoom 75 to 300 mm F4.5 to 5.8AL Yes

Zoom 80 to 200 mm F2.8ED (IF) Yes

FA Zoom 80 to 320 mm F4.5 to 5.6

FA Zoom 80 to 200 mm F4.7 to 5.6

Yes

FA Zoom 100 to 300 mm F4.7 to 5.8

Yes

Zoom 250 to 600 mm F5.6ED (IF) No

DA14 mm F2.8ED (IF)

FA20 mm F2.8

24 mm F2AL (IF)

FA28 mm F2.8AL

FA31 mm F1.8AL Limited

FA35 mm F2AL

FA43 mm F1.9 Limited

FA50 mm F1.4

FA50 mm F1.7

FA77 mm F1.8 Limited

85 mm F1.4 (IF)

Yes

Yes FA135 mm F2.8 (IF)

200 mm F2.8ED (IF)

300 mm F2.8ED (IF)

300 mm F4.5ED (IF)

400 mm F5.6ED (IF)

600 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

Macro 200 mm F4ED (IF)

FA Soft 28 mm F2.8

FA Soft 85 mm F2.8

Yes

Compatibility

Built-in flash always discharges fully.

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Using an External Flash (Optional)

Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. Available functions differ by the external flash being used. See the chart below for details.

(Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)

Camera Function

Slave flash

Multiple flash

High-speed flash sync

Wireless flash

Flash

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 (Program) mode and b

(Shutter Priority) mode.

Auto check in the viewfinder

P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity: 200 to 3200)

TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity: 200 to 400)

Slow-speed sync

AF illuminator

Rear curtain sync flash *3

Contrast-control-sync flash *3 mode

Built-in

Flash

Yes

# *4

AF360FGZ

Yes

*2, *6

Yes

AF500FTZ

AF330FTZ

Yes

AF400FTZ

AF240FT

AF140C

Yes

*1 When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.

*2 When a lens used in position other than aperture A.

*3 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.

*4 Can be combined with AF360FGZ for rear curtain sync flash.

*5 Not available with AF330FTZ.

*6 Image may be underexposed near minimum aperture and overexposed near open aperture in lenses with bright F value.

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About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ

The AF360FGZ will automatically convert the field angle differential between 35 mm format and the J depending from the focus length of the lens you are using. (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 J is on. (It returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off.)

Lens focus length

AF360FGZ

LCD panel

Exposure metering timer

Off

Exposure metering timer

85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 18mm

85mm

58mm

70mm 50mm

48mm 34mm

35mm

24mm

28mm 24mm

19mm 16mm *

* Using wide adaptor

Using P-TTL Auto Mode

Use this flash mode with the AF360FGZ flash unit. When flash mode is set to “P-TTL auto”, the flash pre-fires right before taking pictures using 16segment metering and allows more precise control. P-TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode.

1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the AF360FGZ.

2 Turn on the AF360FGZ.

3 Set the AF360FGZ flash mode to P-TTL auto.

4 Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture.

• P-TTL auto is only available with the AF360FGZ flash unit. The mode will be

TTL auto when using another flash.

• 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 B or C . Therefore, it may not 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.157 for the connection method.

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Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode

With the 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 AF360FGZ on the Camera

1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the AF360FGZ.

2 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to a .

3 Turn on the AF360FGZ.

4 Set the AF360FGZ sync mode to HS b (high-speed flash sync.).

5 Confirm that the AF360FGZ 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).

Using in Wireless Mode

Shoot using the flash without connecting the camera and flash with a cord by using two AF360FGZ units.The High-speed sync mode is also available in wireless mode.

Be sure to set the two AF360FGZ units to the same channel. See the

AF360FGZ operating manual for details.

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Using in Wireless Mode

1 Place the AF360FGZ at the desired location.

2 Set the AF360FGZ power switch to [WIRELESS].

3 Set the AF360FGZ wireless mode to S (Slave).

4 Turn the camera mode dial and set the exposure mode to e , b , c or a mode.

5 Set the AF360FGZ power switch on the camera to [WIRELESS].

6 Set the AF360FGZ wireless mode on the camera to a (Master) or A

(Control).

• Wireless mode is not available for the built-in flash.

• Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode to SLAVE1.

Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)

The following information is exchanged between the two AF360FGZ flash units before the flash is discharged when the AF360FGZ is used for wireless flash.

Press the shutter release button fully.

1 The camera’s flash discharges a pre-flash. (The camera’s flash mode is transmitted.)

2 The external flash unit discharges a pre-flash. (The subject’s lighting condition is checked.)

3 The camera’s flash unit discharges a pre-flash. (The required flash output is transmitted to the external flash.)

* The camera’s flash will discharge another pre-flash to transmit the flash duration in HS b (High-speed sync).

4 The external flash discharges the main flash.

Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode 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.153.

• The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is

used. (p.52)

• If red-eye reduction is used when the AF360FGZ or AF500FTZ 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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Rear Curtain Sync Flash

When using the built-in flash with AF360FGZ that is set to the rear curtain flash function, the internal flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting.

Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash

As shown in the figure below, attach the hot shoe adapter F

(optional) to the camera hot shoe and an off-camera shoe adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the extension cord

F5P (optional). The off camera shoe adapter F comes with a tripod screw for securing 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

To use two or more external flashes simultaneously, either use the same

type of flashes as shown in the flash function chart on p.153 or use the

combination of AF360FGZ/AF500FTZ/AF330FTZ and AF400FTZ/

AF240FT. The built-in flash can be combined with any type. Connect them as shown in the figure below: Attach an off-camera shoe adapter F

(optional) to the external flash and the hot shoe adapter F (optional) and connect the extension cord F5P (optional) to the off-camera shoe adapter

F on the other external flash.

• 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 PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes.

When combining two or more external flashes

• The AF500FTZ can be connected directly to the Extension cord F5P without the off-camera shoe adapter F.

• When using multiple AF360FGZ units or an AF360FGZ unit with the built-in flash, P-TTL is used for flash control. Other flash combinations use TTL.

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Contrast-Control-Sync Flash

Using AF330FTZ/AF500FTZ with AF360FGZ or AF360FGZ in combination with the built-in flash allows twin flash photography (contrastcontrol-synch flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from two 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 the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes.

1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.157)

2 Set the sync mode for AF360FGZ to the Contrast-Control-Synch 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.

• For contrast control synch flash photography when using two external flashes, the flash set as the contrast control flash is flash 2, and the other external flash is flash 1. When using an external flash with the built-in flash, the built-in flash is flash 1, and the external flash is flash 2.

• When using two AF360FGZ units or an AF360FGZ unit with the built-in flash,

P-TTL is used for flash control. Other flash combinations use TTL.

• The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/90 second in the Contrast-

Control-Synch mode.

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Settings During Playback

Changing Playback Display Method

Set information to show during playback.

The camera switches display information when you press M button.

Images only Only captured images are displayed.

Image+Histgrm Images and histogram are displayed.

Image+Detailed Info Image details appear with a small image in the upper left.

Last memory Display settings are retained from previous session.

Set in [Plybk dsply mthd] in the [

Playback] menu. (p.98)

Plybk dsply mthd

Images only

Image + Histgrm

Image + Detailed Info

Last memory

Cancel OK OK

Refer to p.18 for various display information details.

Displaying Hot Spot Warning

If [Hot Spot wrnng] is selected on the Instant Review and playback screens, bright areas in the image blink.

The default setting is off.

OFF

Instant Review

Instnt review+Plybck

Turn off the hot spot warning

Hot spot warning is displayed only during Instant Review.

Hot spot warning is displayed during Instant Review and playback.

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Set in [Hot spot wrnng] in the [

Playback] menu. (p.98)

Hot spot wrnng

OFF

Instant Review

Instnt review+Plybck

Cancel OK OK

Setting the Slideshow Display Interval

You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card

successively. (p.68)

Set image display interval to [3 sec], [5 sec], [10 sec] or [30 sec]. The default setting is [3 sec].

Set in [Slideshow] in the [

Playback] menu (p.98).

Playback

Plybk dsply mthd

Hot spot wrnng

Digital Filter

Slideshow

Cancel

3 sec

5 sec

10 sec

30 sec

OK OK

After setting, press the 4 button to start slideshow.

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Camera Settings

Formatting the SD Memory Card

Be sure to format new SD Memory Card with the camera before using the card.

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.

Select [Format] on the [

Set-up] menu (p.99).

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to display the Format screen.

Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Format].

Format

All data deleted

Cancel

Format

Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.

Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready to take pictures.

Turning the Beep On and Off

You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is

[On].

Set in [Beep] in the [

1 Setting the Date and Time (p.35)

Set-up

Format

Beep

Date Adjust

World Time

Guide display

Exit

English

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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 [12 hour] or [24 hour] for time display method.

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy24h

Date

Time

Cancel

01 / 01 / 2004

00 : 00

OK OK

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Setting the World Time

The date and time selected in [Initial Settings] (p.33) 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.

Select [World Time] on the [

Set-up] menu. (p.99)

Press the four-way controller

( 5 ).

World Time

The World Time screen appears.

5 New York

New York

00:25

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P

(Off).

Apply time of city set in X (Destination)

Apply time of city set in W (Hometown)

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The selection frame moves to X . The city with X blinks.

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.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to city.

Use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to select the Destination city.

The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears.

Destination

London

DST

Cancel OK OK

+05:00

05:25

Use the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [DST].

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).

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.

World Time

London

New York

01:25

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

• See “List of World Time Cities” (p.166) 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.16)

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166

List of World Time Cities

Region

North

America

Central and

South

America

Europe

Africa/

West Asia

City

Honolulu

Anchorage

Vancouver

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Calgary

Denver

Chicago

Miami

Toronto

New York

Halifax

Mexico City

Lima

Santiago

Caracas

Buenos Aires

Sao Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

Madrid

London

Paris

Milan

Rome

Berlin

Athens

Helsinki

Moscow

Dakar

Algiers

Johannesburg

Istanbul

Cairo

Jerusalem

Region

Africa/

West Asia

East Asia

Oceania

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

Setting the Display Language

You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

Set in [Language/ ] in the [

1 Setting the Display Language (p.33)

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English

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

OK OK

Turning the Guide Display On and Off

Set to display guides on the LCD monitor when main switch is on or

Exposure mode is changed. (p.16)

Guide display on

Guide display off

Set in [Guide display] in the [

Set in [Brightness Level] in the [

Set-up

Format

Beep

Date Adjust

World Time

Guide display

Exit

English

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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 [Video Out] in the [

Set-up

Brightness Level

Video Out

Transfer Mode

Auto Power Off

File #

Sensor Cleaning

1 min

SerialNo

OK OK

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.

1 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment (p.70)

Set-up

Brightness Level

Video Out

Transfer Mode

Auto Power Off

File #

Sensor Cleaning

Cancel

NTSC

PAL

1 min

SerialNo

OK OK

The video output format varies according to region. The video output format used in North America is NTSC.

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Setting Auto Power Off

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 [

Set-up

Brightness Level

Video Out

Transfer Mode

Auto Power Off

File #

Sensor Cleaning

Cancel

1 min

3 min

5 min

10 min

30 min

Off

OK OK

Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, a USB connection, remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu.

Resetting the File Number

You can set the File Number used for the images when inserting a new SD

Memory Card. The default setting is [SerialNo].

SerialNo

Reset

The file number for the most recently captured image is placed in memory and the file number will remain continuous after inserting the new SD Memory Card.

Every time a new SD Memory Card is inserted, the file number is the smallest number. When an SD Memory Card with stored images is inserted, numbering continues from the last stored file number.

Set in [File #] in the [

Set in [Instant Review] in the [

Set-up

Brightness Level

Video Out

Transfer Mode

Auto Power Off

File #

Sensor Cleaning

Cancel

NTSC

1 min

SerialNo

Reset

OK OK

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Setting the Instant Review

Setting the Display Time

Select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 sec].

Select [2 (Plybck with Hstgram) in [Instant Review Dsply] in the

Rec. Mode

Instant Review

Auto Bracket

AE Metering

Swtch dst msr pt

Flash Exp. Comp.

1 sec

3 sec

5 sec

Off

0.0

Cancel OK OK

Displaying Histogram During Instant Review

Set to display histogram during Instant Review.

[ A

Custom] menu. (p.101) The default setting is to not display histogram.

Instant Review Dsply

Normal Playback

Plybck with Hstgram

Playback with histogram is performed

Resetting to Default Settings

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu

Settings in [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ Q Playback] menu and [ H Set-up] menu are reset to default settings.

However, Date Adjust, Language/ reset.

, Video Out and World Time are not

Select [Reset] on the [

H Set-up] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to display the [Reset] screen.

Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Reset].

Reset

Back to initial settings

Cancel

Reset

Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

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172

Resetting the Custom Function Menu

Reset settings in [ A Custom] menu to default settings.

Settings in [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ Q Playback] menu and [ H Set-up] menu are not reset.

Select [Reset] on the [

A Custom] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) and display the Reset

Custom Fnction screen.

Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Reset].

Reset Custom Fnction

Returns the custom function settings to initial settings

Cancel

Reset

Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Appendix

Default Settings ..................................................174

Functions Available with Various Lens

Combinations .....................................................177

Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ........................179

Cleaning the CCD ...............................................180

Optional Accessories .........................................182

Error Messages ..................................................185

Troubleshooting .................................................187

Main Specifications ............................................189

Glossary ..............................................................192

Index ....................................................................196

WARRANTY POLICY ..........................................200

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Default Settings

The table below lists the factory default settings.

Table notations are as follows.

Last Memory Setting

Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.

No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.

Reset Setting

Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function

(p.171).

No : The setting is saved even after reset.

[ A Rec. Mode] Menu

Item

Image Tone

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Saturation

Sharpness

Contrast

Instant Review

Auto Bracket

AE Metering

Swtch dst msr pt

Flash Exp. Comp.

Default Setting

F (Bright)

P (3008×2000)

C (Best)

(0)

1 sec

±0.5/0–+

L (Multi-segment)

N (Auto)

0.0

Last

Memory

Setting

Yes

Reset

Setting

Yes

Page

[ Q Playback] Menu

Item Default Setting

Plybk dsply mthd

Hot spot wrnng

Digital Filter

Slideshow

Image only

Off

B&W

3 sec

* Only slimness for the slim filter is saved.

[ H Set-up] Menu

Item

Format

Beep

Date Adjust

World Time setting

Hometown (City)

World

Time

Hometown

(DST)

Destination

(City)

Destination

(DST)

Language/

Guide display

Brightness Level

Video Out

Transfer Mode

Auto Power Off

File #

Sensor Cleaning

Reset

Default Setting

—

O (On)

According to default setting

P (Off)

According to default setting

Same as

Hometown

Same as

Hometown

According to default setting

O (On)

According to default setting

1 min

SerialNo

—

Last

Memory

Setting

Yes

Yes*

Yes

Reset

Yes

Page

p.160

p.71

p.68

Yes

—

Last

Memory

Setting

—

Yes

Reset

—

Yes

—

Page

175

176

[ A Custom] Menu

Item Default Setting

Settings

Noise Reduction

Expsr Setting Steps

Senstvty Corction

ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl

Link AF Point and AE

Meter Operating Time

AE-L with AF locked

Recordable Image No.

OK btn when shooting

Superimpose AF Area

AF in remote control

FI with S lens used

Using aperture ring

Release when Chrging

Instant Review Dsply

Mag to Strt Zm Plybk

Man. WB Measurement

Color Space

Reset Custom Fnction*

* Reset settings in [ A Custom] menu.

P (Off)

1/2EV Steps

Off

10 sec

Off

Remaining image storage capacity

Center of AF Point

Off

Not available

Prohibited

Off

Normal Playback

1.2 times

Entire screen sRGB

—

Last

Memory

Setting

Yes

—

Reset

Yes

—

Page

Functions Available with Various

Lens Combinations

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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.179) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses

with aperture ring set to a position other than s .

Function

Autofocus (Lens only)

Lens [Mount type]

(With AF adapter 1.7X)

Manual focus

(With the focus indicator)

(With Matte field)

Eleven focus points

Power zoom

Aperture Priority Auto Exposure

Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure

Manual Exposure

P-TTL Auto Flash

TTL Auto Flash

Multi (16-segment) metering

DA/D FA/

FA J/FA lens

[KAF, KAF2]

Yes

—

Yes

F lens

[KAF]

Yes

—

Yes

A lens

[KA]

Yes

Yes : Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the s position.

No : Functions are unavailable.

Yes

Yes *5

Yes

*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 [2 (Permitted)] in the [ A

Custom] menu (p.100). Pictures can be taken with the aperture

you set, but only within manual aperture range.

*4 When using the built-in flash and AF360FGZ.

*5 Built-in flash fully discharges when A lens is used.

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Lens names and mount names

FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses) and DA, D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. Of the FA zoom lenses, power zoom enabled lenses use the KAF2 mount. Lenses without power zoom use the KAF mount. See the lens manual for details. This camera does not have a power zoom function.

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 [2 (Permitted)] in the [ A

Custom] menu (p.101). Refer to Notes on

[Using Aperture Ring] (p.179) for restriction that apply when [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 (Permitted)] in the [

A Custom] menu.

All camera exposure modes are available when using DA/FA J or lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position set to that position.

Lens and Built-in Flash

The built-in flash cannot be regulated and fully fires when pre A lenses or soft lenses are used.

Note that the built-in flash cannot be used as the Auto Flash.

Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]

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Aperture Ring Use

When [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 (Permitted)] in [

A Custom] menu

(p.101), the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the 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 e or b when the aperture is set to a value other than s .

Lens used

D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only or with auto diaphragm accessories such as auto extension tube K)

Capture 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 (Aperture

Priority) mode a (Manual) 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

(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 (Preview), AE Metering is switched on. Exposure check is possible.

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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. Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part.

• 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.

• It is recommended to use the AC adapter when cleaning the CCD.

• 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, 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 or the CCD sensor.

• Use of the AC adapter (optional) is recommended.

• The self-timer lamp blinks and [Cln] appears on the LCD panel while cleaning the CCD.

Turn the camera off and remove the lens.

Turn the camera on.

Select [Sensor Cleaning] on the [

H Set-up] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Sensor Cleaning screen appears.

Press the four-way controller

( 2 ) to select [Mirror Up].

Sensor Cleaning

Mirror Up to Clean CCD

Turn the power OFF to end

Mirror Up

Cancel

Cancel OK OK

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Press the 4 button.

The mirror is locked in the up position.

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.

Turn the camera off.

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.

AC Adapter D-AC10

This AC adapter supplies power from the outlet into your camera.

Cable Switch CS-205

This is a remote shutter release cord. The cord length is 0.5 m.

Remote Control F

Shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front of the camera.

Flash Accessories

Auto Flash AF360FGZ

This is an auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 36 (ISO 100/ m). Its features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, AF spot beam, high-speed sync, wireless flash and front/rear curtain-sync.

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Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10

This is a setting clip for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash.

Hot Shoe Adapter F

Extension Cord F5P

Off-camera Shoe Adapter F

Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera.

For Viewfinder

Magnifier FB

This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder.

Ref-converter A

This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90° intervals. The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1× and

2×.

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 lenses M of –5 to +3 m -1 (per meter).

Interchangeable Focusing Screen

LF-60 : AF Framed Matte (standard)

LL-60 : AF Divided Matte

LI-60 : AF Scaled Matte

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Camera Case

Camera Case O-CC28

Others

The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera.

Eyecup F

Strap O-ST10

Error Messages

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Error Message

Memory card full

No image

Camera cannot display this image

No card in 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.29, p.73)

You may be able to save new images by changing the quality level or recorded pixels.

(p.109, p.110)

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

camera. (p.29)

The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image capture and playback are impossible. Try displaying it on a PC.

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. (p.29)

Card locked

Card is locked

Rotation information cannot be saved

This image is protected

Rotation information cannot be saved

A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in the

camera. Unlock the SD Memory Card. (p.30)

The selected rotated image is protected.

Remove protection from the image. (p.77)

Cannot use this card

Battery depleted

Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor

The inserted card cannot be used on a camera.

Insert a usable card.

The battery is exhausted. Install new batteries in

the camera. (p.25)

Appears during CCD cleaning if battery level is insufficient. Replace the battery with a new one

or use an AC adaptor (optional). (p.28)

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Error Message

Image folder could not be created

Could not save image

Settings not stored

Description

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.162)

The image could not be saved because of an SD

Memory Card error.

The DPOF settings file could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full. Delete

unwanted images and set DPOF again. (p.73)

RAW images cannot be set DPOF cannot be applied to the RAW images.

RAW images are not supported

This image cannot be filtered

No image to be filtered

RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter.

If digital filter is started from [ Q Playback] menu, this message appears if all saved images are RAW files or images captured with other cameras.

Appears when digital filter is started from Fn menu for images captured with other cameras.

No DPOF files

Printer error

No paper in a printer

No ink in a printer

Paper stuck in a printer

Data error

No file set with DPOF. Set DPOF and print.

(p.79)

There is an error with the printer and the file cannot be printed. Fix error and print.

Printer has run out of paper. Put paper in printer and print.

Printer has run out of ink. Replace ink and print.

Paper is jammed in printer. Remove paper and print.

A data error has occurred during printing.

Troubleshooting

187

We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.

Problem

Camera does not turn on

The shutter does not release

The Autofocus does not work

Cause

Battery is not installed

Battery is not installed properly

Remedy

Check if battery is installed. If not, install battery.

Check orientation of battery.

Re-insert battery according to the +-

symbols. (p.25)

Replace with a charged battery or use the

AC adapter. (p.28)

Battery power is low

The lens aperture ring setting is other than the s position

Set the lens aperture ring to the s position

(p.133) or select [2 (Permitted)] in [Using aperture ring] in the [

A Custom] menu

(p.179).

Flash is charging Wait until charging is finished.

No available space on SD Memory

Card

Recording

Subject is difficult to focus on

Subject is not in focusing area

Subject is too close

Insert SD Memory Card with available

space or delete unwanted images. (p.29,

p.73)

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 same distance

(press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully. Alternatively, use

manual focus. (p.121)

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.

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Problem

The Autofocus does not work

AE lock function does not operate

Flash does not discharge

Cause

The focus mode is set to \ .

AE lock is not available when set to a (manual) mode or p (bulb) mode

When flash mode is set to [Auto discharge] or [Auto flash+Redeye reduct], the flash will not discharge when the subject is bright.

Mode dial is set to

[Flash OFF]

Remedy

Set the focus mode lever to

(manual) mode or p

. (p.118)

Set AE lock to setting other than a

(bulb) mode.

Set flash mode to [Manual discharge] or

[Manl flash+Redeye reduct]. (p.49)

Set mode dial to setting other than [Flash

OFF]. (p.47)

The power zoom system does not function

The camera does not have the power zoom function.

Use manual zoom. (p.48)

USB connection with computer does not work properly

The transfer mode is set to

[PictBridge].

An error occurred while sending USB data.

Set transfer mode to [PC]. (p.84)

Change the transfer mode to [PC-F].

(p.84)

USB connection with printer does not work properly

The transfer mode is set to [PC] or

[PC-F].

Set transfer mode to [PictBridge]. (p.84)

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, and turn the power off while pressing the shutter release button. The mirror will retract. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs.

Main Specifications

189

Type

Effective Pixels

Sensor

Recorded Pixels

Sensitivity

File Format

Quality Level

Storage Medium

Number of Shots

Size

Quality

Level

TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with builtin retractable P-TTL flash

6.10 megapixels

Total pixels 6.31 megapixels, interline/interlace scan CCD with a primary color filter

P (RAW: 3008×2008/JPEG: 3008×2000 pixels),

Q (2400×1600 pixels), R (1536×1024 pixels)

200/400/800/1600/3200: Standard Output Sensitivity

RAW, JPEG (Exif2.21), DCF compliant, DPOF compatible

RAW, C (Best), D (Better), and E (Good)

SD Memory Card

1GB 512MB

Capacity

256MB 128MB

3008×2008

RAW Approx. 90 Approx. 46 Approx. 22 Approx. 11

3008×2000

2400×1600

1536×1029

C Approx. 330 Approx. 167 Approx. 78

Approx. 34

Approx. 607 Approx. 311 Approx. 149 Approx. 70

E Approx. 966 Approx. 498 Approx. 242 Approx. 117

C Approx. 459 Approx. 234 Approx. 111 Approx. 51

D Approx. 807 Approx. 415 Approx. 201 Approx. 96

E Approx. 1397 Approx. 674 Approx. 330 Approx. 161

C Approx. 880 Approx. 453 Approx. 220 Approx. 106

D Approx. 1397 Approx. 722 Approx. 354 Approx. 173

E Approx. 2151 Approx. 1115 Approx. 549 Approx. 271

Compression: C (Best) = 1/3, D (Better) = 1/6, E (Good) = 1/12

LCD Monitor

Exposure mode

Digital Filter

2 inch low-temperature poly-silicon TFT color LCD with approx.

210000 pixels (with backlight) e Program, b Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, a Manual, p Bulb

Picture mode I Auto Picture, U Normal, = Portrait, s Landscape, q Macro, \ Moving Object,

Night Scene Portrait, a Flash OFF

B&W, Sepia, Soft, Slim (only for processing after shooting)

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Shutter

Lens Mount

Lens used

Autofocus System

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Indication

LCD Panel display

Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter,

Electromagnetic release, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000-30 sec.

(step less), (2) Manual 1/4000-30 sec. [1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step] (3) Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position.

Pentax K

bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts)

Pentax K

AF2

(not power zoom compatible), K

mount lenses, K

A mount lenses

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: AF/MF, adjustable focus point

Penta-prism finder, Natural-Bright-Matte 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)

∞ ),

Focus information: ] is lit when in-focus and blinking when unable to focus, b is lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, Shutter speed, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, Focus point,

@ =AE lock, Capacity remaining and m =Exposure compensation b is lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, E =Auto discharge,

E > =Redeye reduct Auto discharge, 9 =Single frame shooting, j =Cotinuous shooting, g =Self-timer, h =Remote control shooting, ?

=Battery exhaustion warning, ] =Auto bracketing exposure (exposure setting steps can be set to 1/2EV or 1/3EV), Shutter speed, Aperture value, White Balance,

Capacity remaining and m =Exposure compensation, PC (mass storage)/ Pb (PictBridge) appears when the USB cable is connected.

Depth of Field confirmation

Electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes

Self-timer

Mirror

Auto Bracket

Exposure Meter/

Metering Range

Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec./2 sec. (with mirror lock up). Start by pressing shutter release button.

Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can be cancelled after operation

Quick-return mirror, mirror lock up function (available at 2 sec. self-timer)

Three frames continuous shots with exposure bracketing

(Selectable between 1/2EV and 1/3EV for Exposure setting steps)

TTL multi (16)-segment metering, Metering range from EV1 to

EV21.5 at ISO200, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and

Spot metering mode can be set

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EV Compensation

AE lock

Built-in flash

External Flash sync

Custom Function

Time Function

Power

Battery Exhaustion

In/Out Port

±2.0EV (Selectable between 1/2EV and 1/3EV for Exposure setting steps)

Button type (timer type 20 sec.) possible to continue with shutter button halfway pressed

P-TTL built-in flash with serial control , GN 15.6 (ISO 200/m),

Angles of coverage: 20 mm lens angle of view, Flash synchronization speed range at 1/180 sec. and slower, Daylightsync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, ISO range = P-TTL: 200 to

3200

Hot shoe with X-contact, which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 200-3200/TTL: 200-400,

Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speedsync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash.

18 functions can be set

World Time settings for 68 cities (28 time zones)

Two CR-V3, four AA lithium, AA Ni-MH rechargeable, or AA alkaline batteries

Battery exhaustion symbol ?

is lit. The shutter is locked and no indication appears in the viewfinder when ?

starts blinking

USB/Video terminal (USB2.0 (high speed compatible)), DC input terminal, Cable switch terminal

Video Output Format NTSC/PAL

PictBridge

Compatible printer PictBridge-compatible printer

Print mode Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT

Dimensions and

Weight

Accessories

125 mm (W) × 92.5 mm (H) × 66 mm (D)

505 g (body only without batteries)

Hot shoe cover F

, Eyecup F

, ME viewfinder cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video cable I-VC28, Software (CD-

ROM) S-SW28, Strap O-ST10, Two CR-V3 lithium batteries,

Operating manual (this book) and PENTAX PHOTO Browser

2.0/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 operating manual

Specification for Remote Control (Optional)

Remote Control

Power

Size

Weight

Infrared Remote Control unit, captured about three seconds after remote control shutter button is pressed, operating distance = within approx. 5 m in front of the camera.

One lithium battery (CR1620)

22 mm (W) × 53 mm (H) × 6.5 mm (D)

7g (including battery)

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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 from 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].

Aperture

The aperture increases or reduces the light beam (thickness) that passes through the lens.

Auto Bracket

For automatically changing the shooting conditions. When the shutter button is pressed, three images are shot. The first one has no compensation, the second is under-exposed and the third is overexposed.

Camera Shake (Blur)

When the camera moves while the shutter is open, the entire image appears as if flowing. 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. Because camera motion causes camera shake, use the self-timer to prevent.

CCD (Charge Coupled Devices)

Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals.

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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).

Depth of Field

Area of focus. Reduce the aperture value to deepen.

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.

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 (JEIDA).

Focus points

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.

Hot Spot

Hot spots in the image lose contrast and appear white.

JPEG

An image compression method. The image is recorded in JPEG format when the quality level is set to 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.

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.

RAW data

Unedited image data output from the CCD. Raw data is data before being internally processed by the camera. Add settings that are added before shooting in other file formats (such as White Balance, Contrast, Color

Tone and Sharpness) individually frame by frame after shooting. In addition, RAW data is 12bit data that contains 16 times the information of

8bit 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.

Sensitivity

The degree of light. 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.

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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

Vignetting occurs when portions of pictures are blackened because the subject was blocked by the hood or filter or the flash was blocked.

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

Symbols

Rec. Mode] Menu .....98, 174

[ Q

Playback] Menu ......98, 175

[ H

Set-up] Menu ............99, 175

Custom] Menu .........100, 176

Auto Picture ............43, 47

U Normal ..............................47

= Portrait ...............................47

s Landscape .........................47

q Macro .................................47

\ Moving Object ...................47

Night Scene Portrait ..........47

a Flash OFF ..........................47

button .........................93, 95

i button .................................94

K button ............................93

Z button ..............................95

m c button ............................93

| Preview ............................129

AC Adapter .............................28

Adding the Date .....................79

Adobe RGB ..........................117

AE lock .................................142

AE Metering .........................130

L button ..........................93

AF360FGZ ...........................153

Alkaline batteries ....................26

Aperture ...............................128

Aperture Priority Mode c ....136

Auto Bracket .........................143

Auto Picture I ............43, 47

Auto Power Off .....................169

= (Autofocus) ....................118

Autofocus = ......................118

AV Equipment ........................70

c (Aperture Priority) mode

............................................. 136

B&W (Digital Filter) ................ 71

Batteries ................................. 25

Beep ..................................... 163

Bright .................................... 108

Brightness of the LCD Monitor

............................................. 168

Built-in flash ................... 49, 146

p (Bulb) Mode ..................... 140

Bulb Mode p ........................ 140

Cable Switch ........................ 140

Capture Information ......... 17, 18

Card access lamp .................. 15

CCD Cleaning ...................... 180

Center-weighted ................... 131

Cloudy (White Balance) ....... 112

Color space .......................... 117

Color Temperature ............... 113

Continuous Autofocus .......... 126

Continuous Shooting .............. 53

Contrast ............................... 111

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash

............................................. 159

CR-V3 .................................... 26

Custom Function .................. 100

Custom] Menu ........ 100, 176

Date Adjust ............................ 35

Date change ......................... 163

Daylight (White Balance) ..... 112

Daylight-Sync Shooting .......... 52

Default Setting ............... 33, 174

Delete .....................................73

Delete All Images ...................74

i (Delete ) button ..................94

Deleting a Single Image .........73

Depth of Field .......................128

Digital Filter ............................71

Diopter Adjust .........................39

Direct Printing .........................83

Display Language ................167

Display Style ........................160

DPOF AUTOPRINT ...............90

DPOF Settings .......................79

Drive Mode ...........................102

e-dial ......................................93

Error Message ......................185

EV Compensation ................141

m c (EV Compensation/Av) button .....................................93

Exposure ..............................127

Exposure metering timer ......144

Exposure Mode ....................132

Exposure Warning 135, 137, 139

External flash .......................153

File # ....................................169

Filter .......................................71

Fireworks ..............................140

Fix Exposure ........................126

Fix Focus ..............................125

Flash ..............................49, 146

Flash (White Balance) ..........112

Flash Compensation ............146

Flash Off .................................47

Flash OFF a ..........................47

K (Flash pop-up) button ....93

Fluorescent Light

(White Balance) ....................112

{ button ..........................93, 95

Fn Menu ............................... 102

Focus Indication ................... 101

Focus Lock ........................... 125

Focus mode lever .................. 93

Focus Point .......................... 123

Focusing .............................. 118

Format .................................. 162

Four-way controller .......... 93, 95

Guide display ................. 16, 167

High-Speed Flash Sync Mode

............................................. 155

Histogram ....................... 19, 170

Hot Spot Warning ................. 160

Image Tone .......................... 108

button .................... 93, 95

Instant Review ..................... 170

ISO Sensitivity ...................... 115

ISO Sensitivity Warning Display

............................................. 116

Landscape s ......................... 47

Language ............................... 33

Last Memory ........................ 174

LCD Monitor ........................... 16

LCD panel .............................. 22

Lens ............................... 37, 177

Lens unlock button ........... 38, 92

Lithium batteries ..................... 26

Macro q ................................. 47

Main switch ...................... 92, 94

\ (Manual focus) .............. 121

Manual focus \ ................ 121

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Manual White Balance .........113

Matte Field ...........................122

3 button ...................93, 94

Menu Operation .....................96

Meter Operating Time ..........132

Mirror Lock Up ................62, 181

Mode dial ........................93, 104

Moving Object \ ...................47

Multiple Flashes ...................158

Multi-segment .......................130

Natural ..................................108

Night Scene ..........................140

Night Scene Portrait .

..........47

Ni-MH .....................................26

Ni-MH rechargeable battery ...26

Nine-Image Display ................66

Noise Reduction ...................140

Normal U ..............................47

NTSC ...................................168

4 button ........................93, 95

Optional Accessories ...........182

e (Program) Mode ..............133

PAL ......................................168

Panel Indicators .....................16

PC-F .....................................188

PictBridge ...............................83

Pixels ....................................109

Playback ...........................18, 63

Q (Playback) button .......93, 95

[ Q

Playback] Menu ......98, 175

Playback Time ........................27

Portrait = ...............................47

Power .....................................32

Press fully ...............................45

Press halfway .........................45

Preview | ............................ 129

Print All ................................... 88

Print One ................................ 86

Print Service ........................... 79

Printer connection .................. 85

Program Mode e ................. 133

Protect .................................... 77

Z (Protect) button ............... 95

P-TTL (Auto) ........................ 154

P-TTL (Flash) ....................... 156

Quality Level .................. 31, 110

RAW ..................................... 110

Rear Curtain Sync Flash ...... 157