Pentax K K10D is a digital camera that offers an array of functions and features, allowing you to capture stunning images with ease. With its advanced capabilities, it's perfect for both novice and experienced photographers seeking to expand their creative horizons.
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Introduces functions to further enhance your q experience.
Setting the File Format .......................................118
Focusing .............................................................130
Setting the Exposure .........................................138
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus
Before Shooting .................................................169
Using the Built-in Flash .....................................172
Settings During Playback ..................................186
Camera Settings .................................................188
Resetting to Default Settings ............................201
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You can select the number of recorded pixels from J, P and i. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size.
The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Quality] setting. The default setting is J 3872×2592.
J
P i
3872×2592
3008×2000
1824×1216
10"×12" / A3 paper
8"×10" / A4 paper
5"×7" / A5 paper
The paper sizes above are references for optimal printing by recorded pixels. The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors.
You can set the JPEG recorded pixels in [JPEG Rec. Pixels] in the
When the number of recorded pixels is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen.
Number of recordable images
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU C a n c e l
10
2
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OK
You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Rec. Pixels] setting. The default setting is C (Best).
Images will be clearer but file size will be larger.
C
D
E
Best
Better
Good Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.
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You can set the JPEG quality level in [JPEG Quality] in the [A Rec. Mode]
When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen.
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Number of recordable images
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU C a n c e l OK
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Set the basic color tone of pictures. The default setting is G (Natural).
G
F
Natural
Bright
Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching.
Images are finished brightly, with high contrast and sharpness.
Set in [Image Tone] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.29)
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R e c . M o d e
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU C a n c e l OK
Different saturation, sharpness and contrast values can be set for F (Bright) and G (Natural).
Select from five levels of Saturation, Sharpness and Contrast. The default setting is [0 (Standard)] for all.
Saturation Sets the color saturation.
Sharpness Makes the image outlines sharp or soft.
Contrast Sets the image contrast.
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Set [Saturation], [Sharpness] and [Contrast] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Towards + : Higher saturation
Towards – : Lower saturation
R e c . M o d e
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU E x i t 1/2
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Towards + : Higher sharpness
Towards – : Lower sharpness
R e c . M o d e
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU E x i t 1/2
Towards + : Higher contrast
Towards – : Lower contrast
R e c . M o d e
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU E x i t 1/2
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You can set the format of image files. The default setting is JPEG.
JPEG
RAW
RAW+
Captures images in JPEG format. You can change the number of recorded pixels from [JPEG Rec. Pixels] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu, and the image quality level from [JPEG Quality] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. The file size varies according to the settings.
RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing.
Effects such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness are not applied to the image but such information is saved. Use Raw Display
(p.98) or transfer to a PC, apply effects with the enclosed PENTAX
PHOTO Laboratory 3 and create JPEG and TIFF images.
Images are captured in both RAW and JPEG formats. Similarly, images are captured in both formats when the | button is pressed.
Set [File Format] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.29)
When the file format is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen.
You can select PEF or DNG format in [RAW file format] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu when images are captured in RAW format. The default setting is PEF format.
PEF: PENTAX original RAW file format
DNG:General-purpose, publicly available RAW file format designed by
Adobe Systems
When the File Format is set to RAW or RAW+, the number of recordable images in the format appears at the top right of the screen. The number of recordable images does not appear when the RAW file format is changed when File Format is set to JPEG.
F i l e F o r m a t
R AW f i l e f o r m a t
E x t e n d e d B r a c k e t
M u l t i - e x p o s u r e
M e m o r y
S h a k e R e d u c t i o n
MENU C a n c e l
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J P E G
R AW
R AW +
O f f
OK
F i l e F o r m a t
R AW f i l e f o r m a t
E x t e n d e d B r a c k e t
M u l t i - e x p o s u r e
M e m o r y
S h a k e R e d u c t i o n
MENU C a n c e l
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RAW
PEF
O f f
OK
If you press the | button, RAW+ capture and save is exited after one shot.
To continue until the | button is pressed again, set [One-touch
RAW+JPEG] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
White balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images. The default setting is F (Auto).
F
Auto
Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to
8000K)
For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K) G Daylight
H Shade
For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces the bluish color tones in a picture. (About 8000K)
For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About 6000K) ^ Cloudy
J
I b
K
K
Fluorescent
Light
Tungsten
Light
Flash
Manual
Color
Temperature
For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting. Select the type of fluorescent light, from W (white) (About 4200K), N
(neutral white) (About 5000K), and D (daylight) (About 6500K).
For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light. It reduces the reddish color tones in a picture. (About 2850K)
For use when taking pictures using the built-in flash.
(About 5400K)
Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white.
Use this to set the color temperature in figures. You can save three settings.
* The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
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1
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
2
Press the four-way controller
(4).
The White Balance screen appears.
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3
Press the four-way controller (23) and set.
Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set White
Balance.
Fine-tuning White Balance is easier with Digital Preview.
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Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.
• Refer to p.125 for manual adjustment method.
• Preview is Digital Preview, regardless of the [Preview Method] setting in the
[A Custom Setting] menu.
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Fine-Tuning the White Balance
The q allows you to fine tune the White Balance setting.
1
Perform desired settings in Steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the
White Balance”.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance fine tune screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to fine tune White
Balance.
Seven levels and 225 patterns are available on the G-M and B-A axes.
MENU OK
GM compensation
BA compensation
Adjusts the tone of the colors between green and magenta.
Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue and amber.
Press the Green button to reset the GM compensation and BA compensation.
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4
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the White Balance screen.
5
Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.
Set [Fine tune when AWB] in [A Custom Setting] to [Enabled] when fine-tuning in AWB.
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Adjusting the White Balance Manually
You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset
values provided in the camera (p.123). This provides the optimum white
balance for your surroundings.
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1
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
2
Press the four-way controller (4).
The White Balance screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (3)
to select K (Manual).
OK
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance fine tune screen appears.
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5
Under the light to adjust the white balance, fully display a white sheet of paper in the viewfinder or select a white area as the subject.
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Press the shutter release button fully.
Slide the focus mode lever to \ when the shutter cannot be released.
The screen to select the measuring range is displayed.
OK
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Use the rear e-dial to select the entire screen or spot area for the measuring range.
Proceed to Step 9 if the entire screen is selected.
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Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame to the area you want to measure.
9
Press the 4 button.
The White Balance fine-tuning screen appears when measuring is completed.
Tune using steps in “Fine-Tuning the
White Balance” if fine-tuning is
SHUTTER
MENU
10
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the White Balance screen.
OK
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Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.
• No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance.
• [NG] appears when measuring is unsuccessful. Press the 4 button while displayed to return to the White Balance fine tune screen.
• If the picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed, white balance may not be adjusted. In this case, adjust appropriate exposure and adjust the white balance.
Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature
Use figures to set the color temperature.
1
Press the Fn button.
The Fn menu appears.
2
Press the four-way controller (4).
The White Balance screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (3) to select Color temperature (the default setting is 5000K).
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
5
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the Color
Temperature to change.
OK
You can save three settings. Settings are saved to the location selected here. Additionally, perform the same operations to change Color
Temperature that has already been set.
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Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen to enter the color temperature appears.
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Adjust the Color Temperature with the front and rear e-dial.
Color Temperature steps differ depending on the e-dial.
Front e-dial
Rear e-dial
Kelvin
1 Step (100K)
10 Steps (1000K)
Mired*
1 Step (20M)
5 Steps (100M)
* The default setting for Color Temperature step units is Kelvin. You can change the step units to Mired in [Color temp. steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. However, figures are converted to Kelvin and displayed.
You can also use the steps for “Fine-Tuning the White Balance” (p.123)
to fine tune.
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Press the 4 button.
The settings are saved and the camera returns to the White Balance screen.
Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set Color
Temperature.
9
Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance.
Color Temperature
The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises, and towards red as the color temperature falls. Color temperature describes this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin).
This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions.
Red tint Blue tint
2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 12000 [ K ]
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You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [sRGB].
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2 sRGB Sets to sRGB color space.
AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB color space.
Set in [Color Space] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34)
C Color Space sRGB
AdobeRGB
Sets to sRGB color space
File names differ depending on the color space setting as shown below.
For sRGB : IMGPxxxx.JPG
For AdobeRGB : _IGPxxxx.JPG
[xxxx] is the file number and numbering continues from the last stored file number.
Color Space
Color ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ.
This color range is called the Color Space.
To recreate different color spaces in different devices, standard color spaces have been proposed. This camera supports sRGB and
AdobeRGB.
sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC.
AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing.
An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in sRGB when output from a sRGB compatible device.
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You can focus with the following methods.
= Autofocus
\ Manual focus
The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Manually adjust the focus.
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You can also choose the autofocus mode from l (Single mode) where the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position, and k (Continuous mode) where the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The factory default setting is l.
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Set the focus mode lever to l or k. l k
Single mode
Continuous mode
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject, the focus is locked at that position.
The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
2
Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused (if it is blinking, the subject is not in focus).
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Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on (p.66)
Focus indicator
• The camera can be focused by pressing the = button as well as by pressing the shutter release button halfway.
• In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while ] is lit. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first.
• In k (Continuous mode) (p.130), focus is adjusted continuously, tracking
the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway.
• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l (Single
mode) (p.130). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take
the picture. Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difficult to focus (p.66).
• In l (Single mode), press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash will discharge automatically several times, enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject easier if the subject is in a dark area and the built-in flash is available.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus and the subject is determined to be a moving object, the k automatically tracks the subject. The camera will automatically operate and continuously focus on the subject.
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Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The factory default setting is S (Auto).
The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area)
S j
U
Auto
Select
The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered.
Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points in the AF area.
Center Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder.
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Set with the AF point switching dial. (p.18).
• AF point is not displayed in the viewfinder when [Off] is selected for
[Superimpose AF Area] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.33)
• The AF point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting with lenses other than DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses.
Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder
1
Select j (Select) with the AF point switching dial.
2
Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject.
3
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired
AF point.
The AF point lights red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area) and you can check where you set the AF point.
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If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use focus lock and recompose the picture.
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1
Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder.
Use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focusing area.
(Example)
The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead.
2
Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus (if it is blinking, the subject is not in focus).
3
Lock the focus.
Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway. The focus will remain locked.
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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 zoom ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus.
• The beep can be turned off. (p.189)
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Locking Exposure when Focus is Locked
Set [AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33) to lock
the exposure value while focus is locked. Exposure is not locked by default during focus lock.
1
2
Off
On
Exposure is not locked when focus is locked.
Exposure is locked when focus is locked.
C AE-L with AF locked
Off
On
AE is not locked when the focus is locked
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When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus.
Using the Focus Indicator
You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ].
1
Set the focus mode lever to
\ .
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2
Look through the viewfinder, press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring.
The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
Focus indicator
• Use the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus
(p.66) and the focus indicator will not stay lit.
• The beep can be turned off. (p.189)
Using the Viewfinder Matte Field
You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field.
1
Set the focus mode lever to
\ .
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2
Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the focusing screen.
The = button operates the autofocus mechanism like when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (Capturing is performed with the shutter release button.)
When the subject is focused with the = button in l (Single mode), focus lock is activated while the button is pressed.
The subject will continue to be focused
(Autofocus activates) while the = button is pressed in k (Continuous mode).
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Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects.
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Effect of Shutter Speed
The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD.
Using slower shutter speed
If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer.
It is possible to enhance the effect of motion (rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) by intentionally using a slower shutter speed.
Using faster shutter speed
Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the action of a moving subject.
A faster shutter speed also helps preventing camera shake.
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Effect of Aperture
Adjust the amount of light hitting the CCD by changing the aperture.
Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value)
Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower.
Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value)
The range in focus expands forward and backward. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture narrowed, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be in focus.
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Depth of Field
When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which both objects closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depth of field.
• The depth of field for the q differs depending on the lens but compared to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower).
• The wider the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, the deeper the depth of field is (some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their designs).
Depth of field
Area of focus
Aperture
Lens focal length
Distance to the subject
Shallow
Narrow
Open
(Smaller value)
Longer
(Telephoto)
Near
Deep
Wide
Close
(Larger value)
Shorter
(Wide-angle)
Far
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You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 1600. The default setting is [AUTO].
Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.36)
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• [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu is not available when the exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority).
• Settings other than [AUTO] are not available in [Sensitivity] when the exposure mode is set to L (Shutter & Aperture Priority).
• Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set.
• You can set whether to lock the ISO sensitivity adjustment to increments of
1 EV or to coordinate it with the EV Steps (p.162) in [Sensitivity Steps] in the
[A Custom Setting] menu.
Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO
Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to
[AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [ISO 100-
400] by default.
Turn the front or rear e-dial to set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.33)
Front e-dial Sets the lower sensitivity limit.
Rear e-dial Sets the upper sensitivity limit.
When the exposure mode is set to a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb) or M (Flash Xsync speed), the sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO].
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ISO Warning
ISO warning appears in the viewfinder when a sensitivity value of your choice is reached or exceeded. Set a sensitivity that is not regularly used to avoid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised. ISO warning is not displayed by default.
1 Off
2
3
4
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO warning is not displayed.
ISO warning is displayed when ISO 400 is set or exceeded.
ISO warning is displayed when ISO 800 is set or exceeded.
ISO warning is displayed when ISO 1600 is set.
Set in [ISO warning] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.33)
C ISO warning
Off
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO sensitvty wrning not displayed in vewfnder
4 o (ISO warning) appears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is set or exceeded.
When the sensitivity is set to Auto (p.140), ISO warning is not displayed even
if the automatically corrected sensitivity exceeds the set sensitivity setting.
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Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. L (Multi-segment metering), M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) mode can be selected. The factory default setting is L (Multi-segment metering).
L
M
N
Multi-segment metering
Centerweighted metering
Segments the screen in 16 parts, meters each portion and determines the appropriate exposure.
Measures the entire screen with an emphasis on the center and determines the exposure.
Spot metering
Measures only the center of the screen and determines exposure.
Set with the metering mode lever. (p.18)
Using the Multi-Segment Metering
The scene in the viewfinder is metered in
16 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi-segment metering. This mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion.
The center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment metering mode when using a lens other than a DA, D FA, FA J, FA,
F or A lens, or when lens aperture ring is set at other than s. (Can only be used if
permission is set in [Using aperture ring] (p.35) in the [A Custom Setting] menu.)
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Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segmented
Metering
In [Link AF Point and AE] (p.33) of the [A Custom Setting] menu, you
can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multisegment metering. The default setting is [Off].
1
2
Off
On
Exposure is set separately from AF point.
Exposure is set in accordance with AF point.
Using the Center-Weighted Metering
Metering is weighted at the center of the screen. Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience, instead of leaving it to the camera. The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases (center). This mode does not automatically compensate for backlit scenes.
Using the Spot Metering
With spot metering, brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the screen as shown in the illustration. You can use this in
combination with the AE lock (p.162)
when the subject is extremely small and proper exposure is difficult to obtain.
Setting the Meter Operating Time
Sets the exposure metering time in [Meter Operating Time] (p.33) in
the [A Custom Setting] menu. The default setting is [10 sec].
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2
3
10 sec Sets exposure metering timer to 10 seconds.
3 sec Sets exposure metering timer to 3 seconds.
30 sec Sets exposure metering timer to 30 seconds.
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This camera features the following nine exposure modes.
Use the mode dial (p.38) to change the exposure mode.
Exposure
Mode
Description
B
(Green)
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.
e
(Hyperprogram)
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Use the front e-dial and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure.
K
(Sensitivity
Priority)
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the set sensitivity.
b
(Shutter
Priority) c
(Aperture
Priority)
L
(Shutter &
Aperture
Priority)
Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that show movement.
Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth of field. Use to blur or sharpen the background.
Automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.
EV
Compensation
Change
Shutter
Speed
Change
Aperture
Page
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
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Exposure
Mode a
(Hypermanual) p
M
(Bulb)
(Flash
X-sync speed)
Description
Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent.
Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes.
Locks the shutter speed at
1/180 sec. Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed.
EV
Compensation
Change
Shutter
Speed
Change
Aperture
Page
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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About Program Line
In [Program Line] in the [A Custom Setting] menu, choose normal
Program line or one of the following. In B and e, exposure is regulated according to the set Program line.
Normal
Hi Speed (Hispeed priority)
Depth (Depthof-field priority)
MTF (MTF priority)
Normal program is the basic Program Automatic Exposure.
Hi-speed priority program is a Program Automatic
Exposure that prioritizes high shutter speeds.
Depth-of-field priority program is a Program Automatic
Exposure that prioritizes lower aperture.
MTF priority program is a Program Automatic Exposure that prioritizes the best aperture settings for the attached lens and is most effective when combined with a DA, D FA,
FA, or FA J lens.
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Using the B (Green) Mode
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture value to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.
1
Set the mode dial to B.
4 2
Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
Shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, EV compensation, Auto bracket,
Multi-exposure, and Flash compensation cannot be set in B (Green) mode.
Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
Using the e (Hyper-program) Mode
Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.
Use the front e-dial and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure (Hyper-program).
1
Set the mode dial to e.
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2
Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
• You can change the Program line to use.
Set in [Program Line] in the [A Custom
Setting] menu.
• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity]
to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.140)
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Hyper-program
To change the shutter speed
You can switch to Shutter Priority automatic exposure by turning the front e-dial in e (Hyper-program) mode.
• You can only set the shutter speed to a value that is in relation to aperture.
• If the brightness changes and the aperture value is outside the relative range, the aperture will blink in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
• Press the Green button to return to Hyper-program automatic exposure.
To change the aperture
You can switch to Aperture Priority automatic exposure by turning the rear e-dial in e (Hyper-program) mode.
• You can only set the aperture to a value that is in relation to shutter speed.
• If the brightness changes and the shutter speed is outside the relative range, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
• Press the Green button to return to Hyper-program automatic exposure.
Using the K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode
You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.
The shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the selected sensitivity to obtain the appropriate exposure.
1
Set the mode dial to K.
2
Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the sensitivity.
The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
• You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to ISO 1600.
[AUTO] is not available.
• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button and change the EV
• Set the sensitivity in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in the
[A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• You cannot set the sensitivity in [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu.
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
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Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the sensitivity will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, lower the sensitivity. If it is too dark, raise the sensitivity. When the sensitivity value indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.
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Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode
Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter speed and capture images emphasizing subject movement.
Aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed.
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Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138)
1
Set the mode dial to b.
4
2
Turn the front e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV
• Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in
the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot
be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.140)
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
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Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the aperture value indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.
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Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode
Set aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value.
Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value.
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Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138)
1
Set the mode dial to c.
4
2
Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the aperture value.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV
• Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in
the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot
be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.140)
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
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Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, set the aperture smaller (larger number), and when too dark, open the aperture further (smaller number). Once blinking stops, you can take the picture.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.
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Using the L (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode
You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture.
Automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.
1
Set the mode dial to TAv.
4
2
Turn the front e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.
3
Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the aperture value.
The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
• Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV
• Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• Settings other than [AUTO] are not available in [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu.
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
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Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed and aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.Change the shutter speed and aperture value. When the indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure.
Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright.
Use a flash if it is too dark.
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Using a (Hyper-manual) Mode
This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed
(darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs.
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Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138)
1
Set the mode dial to a.
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2
Press the Green button.
Automatically switches shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure.
Turn the front or rear e-dial to change to the exposure to your liking and take a picture.
Adjust the shutter speed with the front e-dial and aperture with the rear e-dial.
• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to a (Hypermanual) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting the
Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.140).
• The viewfinder indicator blinks when the difference from appropriate exposure is over ±3.0.
• Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
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EV Bar
The EV bar appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder in a (Hyper-manual) mode. The appropriate exposure is set when V is in the middle of the EV bar. If
EV bar it is towards –, it is underexposed. If it is towards +, it is overexposed. If the value exceeds the range of the EV bar, the “+” or “–” blinks.
Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, “+” or “–” in the EV bar will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
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Combining with L
Press the L button (p.162) to record the exposure value in
Hyper-manual. If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed, the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while exposure is retained.
Example) If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and aperture is F5.6 and is recorded with the L button, and the shutter speed is changed to 1/30 sec with the front e-dial, the aperture automatically changes to F11.
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About the Green Button
The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the Green button is pressed in a (Hyper-manual) mode. You can choose from the following three adjustment methods in [Green Btn in Manual] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
1 Program Line The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically.
2
3 b c
Shift
Shift
The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
The shutter speed is locked and the aperture is adjusted automatically.
Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to s position.
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Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] (p.210)
Using the p (Bulb) Mode
This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks.
The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed.
1
Set the mode dial to p.
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• Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value.
• Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in
the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
• Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS-205 (optional) to prevent camera shake when using p (Bulb) mode. Connect the cable switch to the cable
• Bulb shooting is available when using the remote control shooting mode
(p.81). The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button of the
optional remote control is held down.
• Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise (image roughness or
unevenness) caused by low shutter speed. Set [Noise Reduction] in the
[A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34)
• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting the Range of
Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.140).
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Using the M (Flash X-Sync Speed) Mode
The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds. Use this when using an
External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed.
1
Set the mode dial to M.
4
• Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value.
• Press the Green button to retain the shutter speed at 1/180 sec and automatically adjust the aperture.
• When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to M (Flash
X-sync speed) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting the
Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.140).
This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose
(darken) your picture.
Select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
You can adjust the EV Compensation from –3 to +3 (EV) in increments of
1/2 EV or –2 to +2 (EV) in increments of 1/3 EV.
1
Set the compensation with the
front e-dial while the m button is pressed.
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2
Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder.
m is displayed during compensation.
N appears when the flash compensation is set.
Compensation value
EV compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to
B (Green), a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb) or M (Flash X-sync speed) mode.
• The EV compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode.
• The EV compensation value is reset to 0 when the Green button is pressed while holding down the m button.
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Changing the Exposure Steps
Set Exposure Steps in [EV Steps] in [A Custom Setting] to increments of
1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
C EV Steps
1/2 EV Steps
1/3 EV Steps
Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV
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Recording the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)
AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained.
1
Press the L button.
The camera memorizes the exposure
(brightness) at that instant.
Press it again to unlock.
• @ is displayed in the viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged. (p.26)
• The exposure remains in memory for twice as much time as the metering timer after releasing the L button. The exposure remains locked as long as the
L button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway.
• You will hear a beep when the L button is pressed. The beep can be
• AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is B (Green), p (Bulb) or
M (Flash X-sync speed) mode.
• The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length.
However, the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock.
• Exposure can be locked when focus is locked. Set in [AE-L with AF locked]
in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.135)
Shooting in Exposure Bracket Mode
You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the second frame is underexposed (negative compensation) and the third is overexposed (positive compensation)
(when the number of frames is set to [3]).
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Normal exposure Underexposure Overexposure
You can set [Auto Bracketng order] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
Auto Bracketng order 0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ –
1
Set the number of frames.
Turn the front e-dial while pressing the ] button. Select OFF (no frames), 3 or 5.
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2
Set the step interval.
Turn the rear e-dial while pressing the ] button. The available
bracketing amounts in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33)
are as follows.
Bracketng amount
(Step interval)
1/2 EV
1/3 EV
±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0
±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0
3
Press the shutter release button halfway.
Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.
4
Press the shutter release button fully.
Three continuous pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation, the second with negative compensation, and the third with positive compensation (when the number of frames is set to [3]).
• When the focus mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames.
• When you release your finger from the shutter release button during Auto Bracket, the Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as
the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds) (p.143) and you can
take a picture at the next compensation value. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds), the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture.
• You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in flash or external flash (P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash output continuously. However, when using an external flash, holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the flash is fully recharged.
Always take one frame at a time after confirming that charging is complete.
• Exposure Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode.
• Exposure Bracket and Multi-exposure cannot be used together. The mode set afterwards is set.
Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures
You can use Auto Bracket mode for only underexposure or overexposure shots
by combining the operation with EV compensation (p.161). Auto Bracket is
performed in both cases on the basis of the specified EV compensation value.
Shooting in Extended Bracket Mode
You can save pictures with three different white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast levels.
Unlike exposure bracketing, three pictures are saved with each shot.
You can set the saving order with [Auto Bracketng order] in the [A Custom
Setting] menu.
Auto Bracketng order 0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ –
1
Select [Extended Bracket] in
the [A Rec. Mode] menu and press the four-way controller
(5).
The Extended Bracket screen appears.
2
Press the four-way controller
(5).
E x t e n d e d B r a c k e t
O f f
B r a c k e t n g a m o u n t
MENU
E x t e n d e d B r a c k e t
O f f
W h i t e B a l a n c e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
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MENU C a n c e l
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
OK O K
4
Press the 4 button.
5
Use the four-way controller (3) to select the step and
press the four-way controller (5).
For [White Balance], select from BA±1, BA±2, BA±3, GM±1, GM±2 and
GM±3. The default setting is BA±1.
For [Sharpness], [Saturation] and [Contrast], select from ±1, ±2 and ±3.
The default setting is ±1.
6
Press the 4 button twice.
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Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to the Capture mode.
8
Shoot.
Three frames are saved.
• You can use extended bracketing in combination with exposure bracketing (p.163).
• Extended Bracket and Multi-exposure cannot be used together. The mode set afterwards is set.
• Extended bracket is disabled when File Format is set to RAW or RAW+.
• If Extended Bracket is set when File Format is RAW or RAW+, File Format changes to JPEG.
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You can take multiple frames while creating a single picture.
1
Select [Multi-exposure] in the [A
Rec. Mode] menu and press the
four-way controller (5).
The Multi-exposure screen appears.
M u l t i - e x p o s u r e
N u m b e r o f s h o t s
A u t o E V A d j u s t
O f f
MENU
2
Use the four-way controller (5) to select the number of shots.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select from 2 to 9 shots.
3
Press the 4 button.
4
Use the four-way controller (3) to set Auto EV Adjust.
5
Use the four-way controller (5) to set Auto EV Adjust to O
(On) or P (Off).
When O (On) is set, the exposure is adjusted automatically according to the number of shots.
6
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to the Capture mode.
7
Shoot.
The created picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed. Press the i button during Instant Review to discard pictures created to that point and create again from the first picture.
The picture is saved when the set number of shots has been taken.
• If the | button or 3 button is pressed, or the Exposure Bracket is set during Multi-exposure shooting, the pictures that have already been taken are saved and Multi-exposure is exited.
• Multi-exposure and Auto Bracket or Extended Bracket cannot be used together. The mode set afterwards is set.
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You can store the current camera settings and easily retrieve them simply by setting the mode dial to A.
The following settings can be stored.
Exposure mode
Flash mode
White Balance
File Format
EV Compensation JPEG Rec. Pixels
Exposure Bracketing Steps & No. of Frames JPEG Quality
Drive mode Image Tone
Flash Exposure Compensation
Extended Bracketing Steps & Type
Sensitivity
Auto Sensitivity Adjustment Range
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Store the settings in [USER] in the [R Set-up] menu.
S a v e s c u r r e n t s h o o t i n g s e t t i n g s i n U S E R m o d e
10
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
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Changing the Settings in A Mode
You can also perform settings when the mode dial is set to A.
To change the Exposure Mode, press the 3 button in Capture mode and perform settings in [Exposure Mode] in the [A USER] menu.
U S E R
E x p o s u r e M o d e
R e c o r d e d P i x e l s
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
I m a g e To n e
S a t u r a t i o n
S h a r p n e s s
C o n t r a s t
MENU C a n c e l
P
Sv
Tv
Av
OK O K
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Settings performed in A mode are not saved unless they are registered in
[USER] in the [R Set-up] menu.
You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are 2 preview methods.
Optical Preview
Digital Preview
For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder.
For checking the composition, exposure and focus in the
LCD monitor.
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Choose the preview method to use when the main switch is turned to the preview position (|). The default setting is Optical Preview.
Set in [Preview Method] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34)
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C P r e v i e w M e t h o d
O p t i c a l P r e v i e w
D i g i t a l P r e v i e w
F o r c h e c k i n g d e p t h o f f i e l d w i t h v i e w f i n d e r
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Display the Optical Preview or Digital Preview.
Displaying the Optical Preview
1
Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.
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2
Turn the main switch to | while looking through the viewfinder.
You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while the main switch is on |.
• No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in the preview position (|).
• You can check the depth of field in all exposure modes.
Displaying the Digital Preview
1
Focus on the subject, then compose the picture in the viewfinder and move the main
switch to |.
The icon (|) appears in the LCD monitor during preview and you can check the composition, exposure and focus.
Press the shutter release button halfway to end Digital Preview and start focusing. The image displayed in Digital Preview is not saved.
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• You can display the Bright/Dark area warning or histogram in Digital Preview.
Set in [Digital Preview] (p.198) in the [Q Playback] menu.
• The maximum display time for Digital Preview is 60 seconds.
• You can magnify the image during Digital Preview with the rear e-dial. (p.89)
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You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The Flash
Compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV.
Step interval
1/2 EV
1/3 EV
Flash Compensation
–2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0
–2.0, –1.7, –1.3, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0
* Set interval of steps in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162)
Turn the rear e-dial to set [Flash Mode] in the Fn menu (
OK
•
• The flash output cannot be compensated in Green mode.
N appears in the LCD panel and the viewfinder during Flash
• If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, no compensation will be effective.
• Compensating to the minus (–) side may not effect the image if the subject is too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high.
• This flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode.
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You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged.
Set [On] for [Release when Chrging] in the [A Custom Setting] menu
(p.34). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.
C Release when Chrging
Off
On
Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging
Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode
• When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect.
• Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph.
• The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness.
• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA,
D FA, FA J, FA, F or A is used.
Using the Flash in c (Aperture Priority) Mode
• You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away.
• The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.
• The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to a
slow shutter speed (p.62) that reduces camera shake. The slowest
shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.
• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA,
D FA, FA J, FA or F is used.
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Using Slow-Speed-Sync
You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully.
• Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves.
• Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.
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Using e/K/c mode
1 Set the mode dial to e, K or c.
2 Press the K button.
3 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
4 Select G or H and press the 4 button twice.
Shutter speed is set slower to obtain proper exposure for the background.
5 Take the picture.
Using b/L/a mode
1 Set the mode dial to b, L or a.
2 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
3 Select E or F and press the 4 button twice.
4 Set the shutter speed (b) or shutter speed and aperture (L/a).
Set so that proper exposure is obtained in under 1/180 sec.
5 Press the K button.
6 Take the picture.
Using Trailing Curtain Sync
Trailing curtain sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed,
Trailing curtain sync and Slow-speed sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged.
For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing curtain sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car when the shutter is released. Therefore, a picture that looks as if light is trailing is captured.
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Slow-speed sync Trailing curtain sync
1 Set the mode dial to any mode other than B or M.
2 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
3 Select I and press the 4 button twice.
4 Press the K button.
5 Take the picture.
Trailing curtain sync slows the shutter speed. Turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
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A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash.
Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient.
Built-in flash guide number
Sensitivity
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
Built-in flash guide number
11
15.6
22
31
44
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Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value
The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values.
Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Selected aperture
Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5*
* The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built-in flash alone.
Example
When sensitivity is [ISO 100] and aperture value is F2.8
L1 = 11 ÷ 2.8 = approx. 3.9 (m)
L2 = 3.9 ÷ 5 = approx. 0.8 (m)
Therefore, the flash can be used in a range of about 0.8 m to 3.9 m.
The flash cannot be used when the distance is less than 0.7 m. When the flash is used at closer than 0.7 m, it causes vignetting in the picture corners, light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over-exposed.
Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance
The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances.
Aperture value used F = Guide number ÷ Shooting distance
When sensitivity is [ISO 100] and shooting distance is 5 m, aperture value is:
F = 11 ÷ 5 = 2.2
If the resulting number (2.2, in the above example) is not available as a lens aperture, the smaller number that is closest (2, in the above example) is generally used.
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When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F lenses with the q without the hood, built-in flash compatibility is shown below.
Yes : Available
# : Available depending on other factors
No : Unavailable due to vignetting
Following are evaluated without a hood.
Compatibility Lens Name
DA Fish-eye
10-17 mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF)
F Fish-eye
17-28 mm F3.5-4.5
DA12-24 mm F4ED AL
No
#
No
Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than 20 mm.
DA16-45 mm F4ED AL #
When the focal length is less than 28 mm or when the focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 m, vignetting may occur.
FA J18-35 mm F4-5.6AL
DA18-55 mm F3.5-5.6AL
FA20-35 mm F4AL
FA24-90 mm F3.5-4.5AL (IF)
FA28-70 mm F4AL
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
FA28-70 mm F2.8AL
#
Vignetting may occur if focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 m.
FA J28-80 mm F3.5-5.6
FA28-80 mm F3.5-5.6
FA28-90 mm F3.5-5.6
FA28-105 mm F4-5.6
FA28-105 mm F4-5.6 (IF)
FA28-105 mm F3.2-4.5AL (IF)
FA28-200 mm F3.8-5.6AL (IF)
FA35-80 mm F4-5.6
DA50-200 mm F4-5.6ED
FA70-200 mm F4-5.6
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Lens Name
FA J75-300 mm F4.5-5.8AL
FA80-200 mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA80-320 mm F4.5-5.6
FA80-200 mm F4.7-5.6
FA100-300 mm F4.7-5.8
FA250-600 mm F5.6ED (IF)
DA14 mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA20 mm F2.8
DA21 mm F3.2AL Limited
FA24 mm F2AL (IF)
FA28 mm F2.8AL
FA31 mm F1.8AL Limited
FA35 mm F2AL
DA40 mm F2.8 Limited
FA43 mm F1.9 Limited
FA50 mm F1.4
FA50 mm F1.7
DA70 mm F2.4 Limited
FA77 mm F1.8 Limited
FA85 mm F1.4 (IF)
FA135 mm F2.8 (IF)
FA200 mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA300 mm F2.8ED (IF)
FA300 mm F4.5ED (IF)
FA400 mm F5.6ED (IF)
FA600 mm F4ED (IF)
D FA Macro 50 mm F2.8
D FA Macro 100 mm F2.8
FA Macro 50 mm F2.8
FA Macro 100 mm F2.8
FA Macro 100 mm F3.5
FA Macro 200 mm F4ED (IF)
FA Soft 28 mm F2.8
FA Soft 85 mm F2.8
Compatibility
#
#
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash always discharges fully.
Built-in flash always discharges fully.
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Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. See the chart below for details.
(Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)
Slow-speed sync
Flash Exposure Compensation
AF illuminator
Trailing curtain sync *2
Contrast-control-sync flash mode
Slave flash
Multiple flash
High-speed flash sync
Wireless flash *4
Flash
Camera Function
Red-eye reduction flash
Automatic flash discharge
After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed.
Aperture is automatically set in e (Hyperprogram) mode and b (Shutter Priority) mode.
Auto check in the viewfinder
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity:
100 to 1600)
Built-in
Flash
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
# *3
No
No
No
No
*1
AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
*1
*1 When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
*4 Two or more AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units are required.
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About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ
The AF360FGZ does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to
[DIGITAL], but the difference in angle of view between standard 35 mm format and the q is automatically calculated based on the focal length of the lens used (when using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses).
The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of the q is on (it returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off).
Lens focal length
AF360FGZ
LCD panel
Exposure metering timer
Off
Exposure metering timer
On
85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 18mm
85mm
58mm
70mm 50mm
48mm 34mm
35mm
24mm
28mm 24mm
19mm 16mm *
*
* Using wide-angle panel
Using P-TTL Auto Mode
Use this flash mode with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ flash unit. When flash mode is set to [P-TTL auto], the flash pre-fires right before taking pictures using 16-segment metering and allows more precise control.
P-TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode when two or more
AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units are used.
1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash
(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ).
2 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
3 Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL auto].
4 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture.
• P-TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ flash unit.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the external flash manual.
• The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash
Mode is C or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync shooting.
• Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use
both at once, see p.183 for the connection method.
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Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless.
Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on the Camera
1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash
(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ).
2 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to b or a.
3 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
4 Set the external flash sync mode to HS b (high-speed flash sync).
5 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• High-speed flash sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than
1/180 sec.
• High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to p
(Bulb).
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Using in Wireless Mode
You can shoot using the flash without connecting the camera and flash with a cord by using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ). The
High-speed sync mode is also available in wireless mode.
Be sure to set the two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the same channel. See the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ operating manual for details.
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Using in Wireless Mode
1 Place the external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) at the desired location.
2 Set the power switch of the above external flash to [WIRELESS].
3 Set the wireless mode of the above external flash to [S] (Slave).
4 Turn on the camera, and then turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to B, e, K, b, c, L or a.
5 Set the power switch of the external flash on the camera to
[WIRELESS].
6 Set the wireless mode of the external flash on the camera to a (Master) or A (Control).
4
• Wireless mode is not available for the built-in flash.
• Set the wireless slave mode of the external flash to [SLAVE1].
• Shake Reduction is not available in Wireless mode.
Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
The following information is exchanged between the two external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) before the flash is discharged when the external flash units are used for wireless flash.
Press the shutter release button fully.
1 The flash unit on the camera emits a small control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera).
2 The external wireless flash unit emits a small control flash
(relays confirmation of subject).
3 The flash unit on the camera emits a small control flash (relays flash output to the external wireless flash unit).
* The flash unit on the camera will emit a small control flash one more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HS b (Highspeed sync) is set.
4 The external flash unit(s) discharges as main flash.
Set the wireless slave mode of the external flash to [SLAVE1].
Red-Eye Reduction
As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available with an external flash. This may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions
for usage conditions. See the chart on p.179.
• The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is
• If red-eye reduction is used when the external flash is set as the slave unit or with the wireless function, the preflash for red-eye reduction will trigger the external flash. Do not use red-eye reduction when using a slave unit.
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Trailing Curtain Sync
When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or
AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing curtain sync function, the built-in flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting.
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Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash
As shown in the figure below, attach the hot shoe adapter F
G
(optional) to the camera hot shoe and an off-camera shoe adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the extension cord
F5P (optional). The off camera shoe adapter F can be mounted using the tripod screw to your tripod.
Only the P-TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built-in flash.
When combining with the built-in flash
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Discharging Multiple Flashes
You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or you can use an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash to connect the
AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ units as shown in the illustration below. Connect an external flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-
Camera Shoe Adapter F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P
(optional). Refer to the flash manual for details.
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• Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip. A malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
When combining two or more external flashes
When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built-in flash,
P-TTL is used for flash control.
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Contrast-Control-Sync Flash
Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photography (contrast-control-sync flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from multiple units.
• Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using PENTAX automatic flashes.
1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.183)
2 Set the sync mode for the external flash to the Contrast-Control-Sync mode.
3 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to e, b, c or a.
4 Confirm that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged and then take the picture.
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• When using two or more external flashes and the Contrast-Control-Sync mode is set on the external master flash unit, the flash output ratio is 2
(master unit) : 1 (slave units). When external flash is used in combination with the built-in flash, the flash output ratio is 2 (external flash) : 1 (built-in flash).
• When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built-in flash, P-TTL is used for flash control.
• The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 second in the Contrast-
Control-Sync mode.
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The camera switches display information when you press the M button in the Playback screen.
Standard
Histogram
Detailed Info
No info. Display
Captured image and indicators are displayed.
Images and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed.
Shooting information appears with a small image in the upper left.
Only captured images are displayed.
• Refer to p.24 for various display information details.
• The information that is shown first during Playback is the last screen that was displayed in the previous session. The information can also be displayed
from Standard in [Memory] (p.199) in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
1
Select [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
P l a y b a c k d i s p l a y
B r i g h t / D a r k a r e a
MENU
3
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
4
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card
Set image display interval to [3 sec], [5 sec], [10 sec] or [30 sec]. The default setting is [3 sec].
Set whether or not to play back repeatedly. The default setting is [Off].
1
Select [Slideshow] in the
[Q Playback] menu.
P l a y b a c k
P l a y b a c k d i s p l a y
I n s t a n t R e v i e w
D i g i t a l P r e v i e w
D i g i t a l F i l t e r
S l i d e s h o w 3 s e c
OK MENU E x i t
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
3
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller
(23) to select the image display interval.
Press the 4 button.
S l i d e s h o w
I n t e r v a l
R e p e a t P l a y b a c k
3 s e c
5 s e c
1 0 s e c
3 0 s e c
OK O K MENU C a n c e l
4
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Repeat
Playback].
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
6
Press the MENU button.
The camera returns to the [Q Playback] menu.
Press the 4 button to start slideshow.
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Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.
• Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may be damaged beyond use.
• Formatting will delete protected data. Be aware.
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1
Select [Format] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.32).
2
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the Format screen.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Format].
F o r m a t
A l l d a t a d e l e t e d
F o r m a t
C a n c e l
OK O K
4
Press the 4 button.
Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the LCD display turns off and the camera is ready to take pictures.
MENU
You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is all
O (On) .
There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE Lock, | button, Selftimer and Remote Control.
1
Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up] menu.
S e t - u p
U S E R
F o r m a t
B e e p
D a t e A d j u s t
Wo r l d Ti m e
E n g l i s h
1/3 MENU E x i t
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2
Press the four-way controller
(5).
B e e p
I n - f o c u s
A E - L
R AW
S e l f - t i m e r
R e m o t e C o n t r o l
MENU
3
Select an item and use the four-way controller (45) to select On or Off.
You can turn all the beeps off by selecting the items and pressing the four-way controller (5).
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You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose
[12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for time display method.
Set in [Date Adjust] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
1
Setting the Date and Time (p.56)
4
D a t e A d j u s t
D a t e S t y l e m m / d d / y y 2 4 h
D a t e
Ti m e
0 1 / 0 1
0 0 : 0 0
/ 2 0 0 6
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.53) serve as the date and
time of your present location.
Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the
LCD monitor when traveling overseas.
1
Select [World Time] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
2
Press the four-way controller
(5).
Wo r l d Ti m e
The World Time screen appears.
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N e w Yo r k
N e w Yo r k
MENU 0 0 : 2 5
3
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
O
P
Applies time of city set in X (Destination)
Applies time of city set in W (Hometown)
4
Press the four-way controller (3).
The selection frame moves to X.
5
Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for magnifying the Destination region appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the region to magnify.
6
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to city.
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7
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select the Destination city.
The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears.
D e s t i n a t i o n
L o n d o n
D S T
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
+ 0 5 : 0 0
0 5 : 2 5
4
8
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].
9
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time (DST).
10
Press the 4 button.
The World Time setting is saved.
To continue with World Time setting operations, press the 4 button to return to the World Time screen.
Wo r l d Ti m e
L o n d o n
N e w Yo r k
MENU 0 1 : 2 5
11
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
• See “List of World Time Cities” (p.193) for cities that can be specified as a
destination.
• Select W in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting.
• X appears on the guide display screen if World Time is On (O). (p.22)
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List of World Time Cities
Region
North
America
Central and
South
America
Europe
Africa/
West Asia
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Lisbon
Madrid
London
Paris
Amsterdam
Milan
Rome
Berlin
Stockholm
Athens
Helsinki
Moscow
Dakar
Algiers
Johannesburg
Istanbul
Cairo
City
Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
Denver
Chicago
Miami
Toronto
New York
Halifax
Mexico City
Lima
Santiago
Caracas
Region
Africa/
West Asia
East Asia
Oceania
Jerusalem
City
Nairobi
Jeddah
Tehran
Dubai
Karachi
Kabul
Male
Delhi
Colombo
Kathmandu
Dacca
Yangon
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Vientiane
Singapore
Phnom Penh
Ho chi Minh
Jakarta
Hong Kong
Beijing
Shanghai
Manila
Taipei
Seoul
Tokyo
Guam
Perth
Adelaide
Sydney
Noumea
Wellington
Auckland
Pago Pago
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You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.
Set in [Language/ ] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
You can choose from twelve languages: English, French, German,
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese
(Traditional/Simplified) and Japanese.
1
Setting the Display Language (p.53)
4
Language İ࡞ࢊ
English Nederlands
Français
Deutsch
Español ಎ้ᵿ
Português
Italiano
Svenska
ུࢊ
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the LCD monitor when the main switch is turned on or the exposure mode is changed.
Select from [Off], [3 sec], [10 sec] and [30 sec]. The default setting is
[3 sec].
Set in [Guide display] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
O f f
3 s e c
1 0 s e c
3 0 s e c
1 m i n
S t d .
OK O K
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You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Adjust settings when the LCD monitor is hard to see.
Set in [Brightness Level] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
3 s e c
0
1 m i n
S t d .
OK O K
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When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images.
Set in [Video Out] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
1
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment (p.94)
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
3 s e c
0
NTSC
PAL
1 m i n
S t d .
OK O K
The video output format varies according to region.
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You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or
[Off]. The default setting is [1 min].
Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
1 m i n
3 m i n
5 m i n
1 0 m i n
3 0 m i n
O f f
OK O K
Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, a USB connection, remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu.
You can select the method for assigning the folder names for storing images. The default setting is [Std.].
Std.
Date
The folder name is assigned in the form of [xxxPENTX].
[xxx] is a sequential number from 100 to 999.
(Example) 101PENTX
The two digits of the [month] and [day] on which the picture was taken are assigned as the folder name in the form of
[xxx_MMDD].
(Example) 101_0125 : for folders with pictures taken on
January 25th
Set in [Folder Name] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32)
S e t - u p
G u i d e d i s p l a y
B r i g h t n e s s L e v e l
Vi d e o O u t
Tr a n s f e r M o d e
A u t o P o w e r O f f
F o l d e r N a m e
MENU C a n c e l
3 s e c
0
NTSC
P C
S t d .
D a t e
OK O K
You can perform the settings related to Instant Review and Digital Preview.
Setting the Instant Review
You can set the Instant Review display time and whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning. The default settings are [1 sec] for the display time and [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning.
1
Select [Instant Review] in the [Q Playback] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
I n s t a n t R e v i e w
The screen for setting the Instant Review appears.
D i s p l a y Ti m e
H i s t o g r a m
B r i g h t / D a r k a r e a
1 sec
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MENU
3
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller
(23) to select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off].
Press the 4 button.
I n s t a n t R e v i e w
D i s p l a y Ti m e
H i s t o g r a m
B r i g h t / D a r k a r e a
1 s e c
3 s e c
5 s e c
O f f
MENU C a n c e l
4
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Histogram].
OK
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off) for [Histogram].
6
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Bright/Dark area].
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7
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
8
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Setting the Digital Preview
You can set whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning during Digital Preview. The default setting is [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning.
4 1
Select [Digital Preview] in the [Q Playback] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for setting the Digital Preview appears.
Proceed as from Step 4 in Instant Review.
D i g i t a l P r e v i e w
H i s t o g r a m
B r i g h t / D a r k a r e a
MENU
You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when a
battery grip (p.214) is attached. The default setting is [Auto].
1
Select [Select battery] in the [R Set-up] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for selecting the battery appears.
S e l e c t b a t t e r y
A u t o
MENU
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select from [Auto], [Body First] and [Grip First].
S e l e c t b a t t e r y
A u t o
B o d y F i r s t
G r i p F i r s t
MENU C a n c e l OK O K
4
Press the 4 button.
5
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
When the battery is inserted into both the body and grip, both batteries are slightly used to check remaining battery level regardless of [Select Battery] settings.
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You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off.
The following settings can be saved: Flash mode, Drive mode, White
Balance, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Auto Bracket, Playback Display and File No. The default setting is all [On].
1
Select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
The memory screen appears.
M e m o r y
F l a s h M o d e
D r i v e M o d e
W h i t e B a l a n c e
S e n s i t i v i t y
E V C o m p e n s a t i o n
A u t o B r a c k e t
MENU 1/2
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Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
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Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
5
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
• When [File No.] is set to O (On), the file number of the last image taken is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new SD Memory Card is inserted.
• When [File No.] is set to P (Off), the file number returns to the lowest number each time a new SD Memory Card is inserted. When an SD Memory Card with stored images is inserted, numbering continues from the last stored file number.
• When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each. However, in Auto Bracket, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed, even if the number of images exceeds 500.
Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [R Set-up] menu can be reset to default settings.
However, Date Adjust, Language, Video Out and World Time are not reset.
1
Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up] menu.
2
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the [Reset] screen.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
R e s e t
B a c k t o i n i t i a l s e t t i n g s
R e s e t
C a n c e l
OK O K
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Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu to default settings.
Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [R Set-up] menu are not reset.
1
Select [Reset] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
2
Use the four-way controller (5) to display the Reset
Custom Function screen.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
Reset Custom Fnction
R e t u r n s t h e c u s t o m f u n c t i o n s e t t i n g s t o i n i t i a l s e t t i n g s
R e s e t
C a n c e l
OK O K
4
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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10.2-megapixel CMOS sensor for sharp, detailed images
Shake Reduction mechanism to minimize blur caused by camera shake
Variety of shooting modes, including Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual
Large 2.7-inch LCD monitor for easy viewing and composition
Built-in flash with multiple modes for optimal lighting in various conditions
Compatibility with a wide range of Pentax lenses to suit different撮影 situations
10.2 megapixels
Yes, it features a Shake Reduction mechanism to minimize blur caused by camera shake
SD Memory Cards
How to record videos with the device?
The provided manual does not have information on how to record videos. Keep in mind that since this information is not in the manual, it might not be applicable or accurate for your specific device. Always refer to the official manual or the manufacturer's website for the most reliable instructions.
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