5 Function Reference. Pentax L

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 2.1 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)

Settings cannot be changed in Picture mode (p.47).

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)].

F Auto

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

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

Shade

Cloudy

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

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

I b

Fluorescent

Light

Tungsten

Light

Flash

Manual

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.

• White balance cannot be adjusted in Picture mode (p.47).

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 preset

values provided in the camera (p.112). This provides the optimum white

balance for your surroundings.

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

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.

Slide the focus mode lever to \ when the shutter cannot be released.

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

[NG] appears when setting is not completed successfully.

Press the 4 button.

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

• Press the { button when adjustment 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.

• If picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed, white balance may not be adjusted. In this case, adjust appropriate exposure and adjust the white balance.

Setting the Sensitivity

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

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

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

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

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 200-

400] by default.

ISO 200-400

ISO 200-800

ISO 200-1600

ISO 200-3200

Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO

200 to 400.

Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO

200 to 800.

Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO

200 to 1600.

Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO

200 to 3200.

Set in [ISO Corction in AUTO] in the [

Custom] menu. (p.100)

ISO Corction in AUTO

ISO 200-400

ISO 200-800

ISO 200-1600

ISO 200-3200

Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 200 to 400

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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 [ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl] in the [

Custom] menu. (p.100)

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 set or 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.

Set in [Color Space] in the [

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

\ Manual focus

The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Manually adjust the focus.

Using the Autofocus

You can choose the autofocus area from [Wide] and [Spot]. (p.121)

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. (p.122)

Set the focus mode lever to

= .

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

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

• 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.

• During \ (Moving Object) mode or when the focus mode is set to k

(Continuous mode) (p.122), 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.122). 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.125)

• 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 up.

• Regardless if the camera is set to l (Single mode) or k (Continuous mode), the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is determined to be a moving object.

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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. This is useful when you wish to temporarily use autofocus while using manual focus.

Set [3 (Enable AF)] in [OK btn when shooting] in the [

A Custom] menu.

(p.100)

OK btn when shooting

Off

Spot AF

Enable AF

Cancel AF

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

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

• Select [4 (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. (Take your finger off the 4 button to immediately return to AF mode.)

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Setting the Focusing Area

You can choose the area on which the autofocus focuses. The default setting is [ N (Wide)].

Wide

Spot

The camera targets the wide area in the center of the screen (within the focusing area) and focuses on the nearest object.

The camera narrows the focusing area to facilitate focusing on a specific subject.

Set in [Focusing Area] in the [ A

Rec. Mode] menu (p.98).

Rec. Mode

Instant Review

Auto Bracket

AE Metering

Focusing Area

1 sec

AF Mode

Flash Exp. Comp.

0.0

Cancel OK OK

If [2 (Spot AF)] is selected for [OK btn when shooting] (p.120) in the [

A Custom] menu, the camera switches to [ 6 (Spot)] for as long as the 4 button is held down when the focusing area is set to [ N (Wide)].

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Setting the AF Mode

You can choose from the following two autofocus modes. The default setting is [ l (Single mode)].

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.

Set [AF Mode] in the [ A

Rec. Mode] menu (p.98).

Rec. Mode

Instant Review

Auto Bracket

AE Metering

Focusing Area

1 sec

AF Mode AF.S

Flash Exp. Comp.

AF.C

Cancel OK OK

• Settings cannot be changed in Picture mode (p.47).

• k (Continuous mode) can be set when the mode dial is set to e , b , c or a . The autofocus mode is set to k in \ (Moving Object) of Picture mode.

Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)

If the subject is outside of the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focusing area 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 focusing 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 the focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode) or the capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object). In k (Continuous mode) or \ (Moving Object) mode, the autofocus continues to focus on the subject until the 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

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, 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

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• 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)

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.

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 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 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 L 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 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 focal 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 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].

L Multi-segment

Centerweighted

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

Focusing Area

1 sec

AF Mode

Flash Exp. Comp.

0.0

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

In [Link AF Point and AE] (p.100) of the [

A Custom] menu, you can link the exposure and focus point in the focusing area during multisegment metering. 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 Metering time is set to 10 seconds.

3 sec Metering time is set to 3 seconds.

30 sec Metering time is 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 show movement.

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

Use to blur the background or be sharp from front to back.

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 in the viewfinder and on 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 [

to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.115)

• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity]

• 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 in the viewfinder and on 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 [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.115)

• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot

• 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.

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 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.

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127)

Set the mode dial to c .

Turn the 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 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 [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.115)

• You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot

• 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 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 in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Of the shutter speed and aperture, the value being adjusted Difference from the appropriate exposure is 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 set when [0.0] is displayed.

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• When in a (Manual) mode, the sensitivity is equivalent to ISO 200 when sensitivity is set to [AUTO].

• 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.180)

• 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.

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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.

You can choose from the following three adjustment methods in [AE-

L bttn on M expsr] in the [ A Custom] menu.

1 Program Line The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically.

2 Tv Shift

The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically.

3 Av Shift

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.

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 in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting

Steps] in the [

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

• 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

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

Custom] menu. (p.100)

• When in p (Bulb) mode, the sensitivity is equivalent to ISO 200 when sensitivity is set to [AUTO].

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 in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [

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 a (Manual) or 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 focal length.

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

• If the exposure mode is a (Manual), the aperture and/or shutter speed are automatically 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.124)

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 is set to l (Single mode), 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.132) 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 (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 [

compensation (p.141). The auto bracketing is performed in both

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 over-exposure shots by combining the operation with exposure

cases on the basis of the 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

Focusing Area

AF Mode

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, F or A is used.

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.

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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 is set.

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 L 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

17-28 mm F3.5-4.5

DA16-45 mm F4ED AL

FA J18-35 mm F4-5.6 AL

Compatibility

Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than 20 mm.

When the focal length is less than 28 mm or when the focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m, vignetting may occur.

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

DA18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 AL

FA20-35 mm F4AL

FA24-90 mm F3.5-4.5AL (IF)

FA28-70 mm F4AL

Yes

28-70 mm F2.8AL

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

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

FA70-200 mm F4-5.6

FA J75-300 mm F4.5-5.8AL

80-200 mm F2.8ED (IF)

Yes

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Lens Name

FA80-320 mm F4.5-5.6

FA80-200 mm F4.7-5.6

FA100-300 mm F4.7-5.8

250-600 mm F5.6ED (IF)

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

DA40 mm F2.8 Limited

FA43 mm F1.9 Limited

FA50 mm F1.4

FA50 mm F1.7

FA77 mm F1.8 Limited

85 mm F1.4 (IF)

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

Compatibility

Yes

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, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. See the chart below for details.

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

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 (Program) mode and b (Shutter Priority) mode.

Auto check in the viewfinder

P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity:

200 to 3200)

Slow-speed sync

Flash Exposure Compensation

AF illuminator

Rear curtain sync flash

Contrast-control-sync flash

Slave flash

Multiple flash

High-speed flash sync

Wireless flash *5

*2 mode

Built-in

Flash

Yes

# *3

AF360FGZ

Yes

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

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

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

*4 When combined with the AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the builtin flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.

*5 Two or more AF360FGZ units are required.

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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 L depending on the focal 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 L 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

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 when two or more AF360FGZ units are used.

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 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 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

You can combine two or more AF360FGZ external flashes or you can use two or more AF360FGZ external flashes in combination with the built-in flash. 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 AF360FGZ.

When combining two or more external flashes

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

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Contrast-Control-Sync Flash

Combining two or more AF360FGZ or using AF360FGZ in combination with the built-in flash allows twin flash photography (contrast-control-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.

• 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 Bright Portion Warning

If [Bright Portion] 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 bright portion warning.

Bright portion warning is displayed only during Instant

Review.

Bright portion warning is displayed during Instant Review and playback.

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Set in [Bright Portion] in the [

Playback] menu. (p.98)

Bright Portion

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

Bright Portion

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

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 / 2005

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

Buenos Aires

Sao Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

Madrid

London

Paris

Amsterdam

Milan

Rome

Berlin

Stockholm

Athens

Helsinki

Moscow

Dakar

Algiers

Johannesburg

Istanbul

Cairo

Jerusalem

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

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)

You can choose from eleven languages: English, French, German,

Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional /

Simplified) and Japanese.

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English

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

Svenska

Nederlands

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].