PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE S.A.S. FRANCE (European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu) (France - http://www.pentax.fr) Digital Camera PENTAX RICOH IMAGING Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, DEUTSCHLAND GmbH GERMANY (http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks UK LTD. SL3 8PN, U.K.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Q10 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Lenses you can use Lenses that can be used with this camera are Q-mount lenses.
To users of this camera • Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation. • The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
2 • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock. Caution • Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself. • Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur. • Some portions of the camera heat up during use.
• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product to breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68.
4 Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc.
5 Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzine. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.) • Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.
6 • Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. • The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.
7 Contents For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4 Contents............................................................................................... 7 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 13 Before Using Your Camera 15 Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................
8 Basic Operations 51 Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................52 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 52 Using a Zoom Lens ............................................................................ 54 Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................55 Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 55 Shooting with the Flash..........
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake .............................................................................................93 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ....................... 93 Shooting with Self-timer ..................................................................... 95 Shooting with Remote Control (Optional) .......................................... 96 Taking Pictures Continuously.....................................................
10 Setting the Lens Functions .......................................................142 Setting the ND Filter......................................................................... 142 Correcting Lens Distortion ............................................................... 143 Playback Functions 145 Playback Functions Operation..................................................146 Playback Mode Palette Items .......................................................... 146 Playback Menu Items..........
Changing Additional Settings 177 How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................178 Set-up Menu Items........................................................................... 178 Camera Settings .........................................................................180 Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language ......................................................................................... 180 Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display .......
12 Appendix 215 Default Settings ..........................................................................216 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........222 Using a K-Mount Lens ..................................................................... 223 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .......................................................224 Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) ..... 224 Error Messages........................................................................
13 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains the provided accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations 1 2 3 Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures. 4 Shooting Functions 4 Explains the shooting-related functions.
14 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation. Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera. In this Operating Manual, the buttons of the fourway controller are referred to in the following way.
1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of working parts before use. Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 17 How to Change Function Settings ......................
16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included.
Names and Functions of the Working Parts Speaker Built-in flash Strap lug Remote control receiver Card cover CMOS sensor Lens information contacts Microphone Hot shoe Remote control receiver Strap lug Card access lamp Battery cover Monitor HDMI terminal (Type D) Connection cable cover Tripod socket Terminal cover PC/AV terminal 1 Before Using Your Camera AF assist light/ Self-timer lamp Lens mount index (red dot) 17
18 Capture Mode Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in capture mode. 1 Before Using Your Camera The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts have multiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting.
19 1 E-dial 2 Mode dial Changes Capture mode. (p.67) 3 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.53) 4 Quick dial You can save your preferred shooting settings and then retrieve them easily later on. (p.132) 5 Lens unlock button Press to detach a lens. (p.45) 6 Q (Playback) button Switches to Playback mode. (p.59) 7 Flash pop-up switch Slide to pop up the built-in flash. (p.57) 8 Power switch Press to turn the camera on and off. (p.
20 Playback Mode Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in playback mode.
21 1 E-dial Use this to enlarge an image (p.149) or display multiple images at the same time (p.150). Press halfway to switch to Capture mode. 3 Q (Playback) button Switches to Capture mode. 4 Power switch Press to turn the camera on and off. (p.46) 5 mc (EV Compensation) button When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, press this button to save the image in RAW format. (p.
22 Monitor Display Various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. 1 The brightness level and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.187) Before Using Your Camera Capture Mode While shooting, the current shooting function settings are displayed on the monitor. You can change the style of the display by pressing the M button. M 1/ 2000 F2.
23 AE Metering (p.82) Shake Reduction (p.93)/ Movie SR (p.106) 9 10 Battery level (p.39) Turning the focusing ring in \ mode (p.90) 11 12 13 Temperature warning ND Filter (p.142) Number of shots during Interval Shooting or Multiexposure 14 Interval Shooting (p.101)/ Multi-exposure (p.103)/ Smart Effect (p.134) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 AF frame (p.53) Histogram (p.28) AE Lock (p.80) Shutter speed (p.75) Aperture value (p.75) EV bar (p.77) Sensitivity (p.
24 Control panel Press the M button in Capture mode to display the control panel and change settings. (p.31) A mode 1 1 2 Before Using Your Camera Custom Image Bright 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 [ 65535 ] 19 C mode 1 2 Custom Image Bright 3 4 8 9 11 15 17 12 18 [ 65535 ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Function name Setting Custom Image (p.126)/ H mode (p.69) Digital Filter (p.130) HDR Capture (p.125) Highlight Correction (p.123) Shadow Correction (p.124) AE Metering (p.
25 Playback Mode The camera switches the type of information displayed when you press the M button during playback. Standard display Captured image, file format and operation guide indicators are displayed. 1 Histogram display Captured image and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed. Not available during movie playback. (p.26) Before Using Your Camera Detailed information Detailed information on how and when the image was display taken is displayed. (p.27) No info.
26 1 Histogram display The following histograms can be displayed when playing back still pictures. The “Brightness histogram” shows the distribution of brightness and the “RGB histogram” shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller (23) to switch between “Brightness histogram” and “RGB histogram”. Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 100-0001 5 6 1/ 2000 F2.
27 Detailed information display (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) Still picture 2 100-0001 1 5 1/ 2000 F2.8 G1A1 1600 +1.5 50mm 10/10/2012 10:30 AM ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 12 13 16 22 10 14 17 23 24 4 7 8 27 11 28 15 18 19 20 21 25 26 30 29 31 Movie 2 100-0001 1 10'10" 1/ 125 F8.0 G1A1 125 10/10/2012 10:30 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 32 0.0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 Captured image Capture Mode (p.67) Protect setting (p.
28 Using the Histogram Before Using Your Camera Number of pixels→ 1 A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels.
29 Guide Indicators The following indicators appear on the monitor to indicate the keys, buttons and e-dial that can be operated at that time. Example) Four-way controller (2) Shutter release button 3 Four-way controller (3) 3 button 4 Four-way controller (4) 5 Four-way controller (5) 4 button M button d/ Green/Delete button mc button E-dial • The image on the monitor may differ from the captured image if the brightness of the subject is low or high.
How to Change Function Settings 30 1 Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, control panel or menus. This section explains the basic ways to change function settings. Before Using Your Camera Using the Direct Keys In Capture mode, you can set Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode and Drive Mode by pressing the four-way controller (2345). (p.62) Below, how to set [Flash Mode] is explained as an example. 1 Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode.
31 Using the Control Panel While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the monitor, and you can switch to the control panel and change settings. Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example. Before Using Your Camera 1 Press the M button in Capture mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an item you want to change the setting for. Custom Image Bright You cannot select items that cannot be changed as a result of current camera settings.
32 5 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Next, set other items. 1 6 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. Before Using Your Camera The camera is ready to take a picture. You can also change the setting by turning the e-dial after selecting the item you want to change in Step 2. Detailed settings such as parameters can be changed after pressing the 4 button. Using the Menus This section explains how to use the following menus: [A Rec.
3 33 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item. 1 2 3 HDR Capture Multi-exposure Interval Shooting D-Range Setting High-ISO NR Distortion Correction 4 Press the four-way controller (5). Available settings are displayed in the pop-up menu or submenu. Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting. Press the 3 button to cancel the pop-up menu, or return to the previous screen. 1 2 3 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button if a submenu is displayed.
34 Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is on). 1 Before Using Your Camera • You can select whether to display the menu tab selected the last time first, or to always display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu first. (p.186) • Refer to the following pages for details on each menu. - [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 p.63 - [C Movie] Menu 1p.65 - [Q Playback] menu 1p.
2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap .............................................. 36 Inserting the Battery ............................................ 37 Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card .......... 42 Attaching a Lens .................................................. 44 Turning the Camera On and Off .......................... 46 Initial Settings .................
Attaching the Strap 36 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. 2 Getting Started 2 Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above.
Inserting the Battery 37 Insert the battery into the camera. Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68 exclusively developed for this camera. Charging the Battery 2 Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)” 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Indicator lamp Battery charger AC plug cord 3 Face the 2 mark on the battery up, and insert it into the battery charger.
38 2 4 When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery from the battery charger. Getting Started • Do not use the provided Battery Charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than D-LI68. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.
1 39 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and then lift it to open (1→2). 1 2 Insert the battery until it locks into place with the 2 mark facing toward the lens. To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3) with your finger. 3 3 Close the battery cover, and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (4→5). 5 4 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the display on the monitor.
40 • y or F may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting for a long period of time. • Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.
4 41 Close the battery cover. Pull out the connection cable from the connection cable cover section. 2 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. 6 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord. 7 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the terminals. The SD Memory Card or data may be corrupted if disconnected while the card is being accessed.
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card 42 This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 2 Getting Started • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit. • If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera will turn off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use.
43 Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove. 2 Close the card cover, and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (3→4). 4 3 For details on the approximate number of images that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card, refer to “Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size” (p.235).
Attaching a Lens 44 Attach a Q-mount lens to the camera’s body. The steps will be described here using a 01 STANDARD PRIME lens. • When attaching/removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust. • Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not attached. • Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the lens after removing it. • Do not insert any fingers into the camera mount or touch the CMOS sensor.
4 45 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. 2 Getting Started To remove the lens Attach the lens cap first, and then turn the lens counterclockwise while pushing the lens unlock button (4). 4 If the lens is removed while the power is on, the monitor will turn off, and the shutter release button will be locked. Do not remove the lens while the power is on.
Turning the Camera On and Off 46 1 2 Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn off the camera. Getting Started • Always turn the camera off when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time (Auto Power Off). By default, the camera is set to turn off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity. You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 2] menu. (p.
Initial Settings 47 The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [Language/ u] screen appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, set Date Adjustment the date and time by following the procedure Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.48).
48 4 5 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST] (daylight saving time), and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen. 2 6 Getting Started Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete], and press the 4 button. Initial Setting English New York The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
5 49 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 2, the camera switches between am and pm depending on the time. Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete], and press the 4 button.
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3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to n (Auto Picture) to have the camera select the optimum settings based on the subject. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation ................................... 52 Using the Built-in Flash ....................................... 55 Reviewing Images ................................................
Basic Shooting Operation 52 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. 3 Basic Operations 1 Set the mode dial to n. The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subject. 1Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode (p.67) 2 View the subject on the monitor. A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject on the monitor.
3 53 Position the subject inside the AF frame, and press the shutter release button halfway. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. This action is referred to as “releasing the shutter” or “release”. 5 Review the captured image on the monitor. The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after capturing (Instant Review). The following operations can be performed during Instant Review. Available operations d/i button Deletes the image. (p.
54 Using a Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust the subject to the desired size and take pictures. 1 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. The angle of view changes. 3 Basic Operations The following functions can be set on the camera depending on the lens being used. - Setting whether to use the ND filter built-in to the lens (p.142). - Correcting distortion (p.
Using the Built-in Flash 55 Use a flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions. The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting. (p.
56 The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture mode. Capture Mode n/H *1/u Selectable Flash Mode C/i/E/F/a e/c C/i/E/F/G/H/I/a b/a C/i/E/F/I/a *1 Fixed to a in K (Sunset), d (Blue Sky), A (Night Scene), Z (Night Scene HDR), p (HDR), y (Backlight Silhouette), U (Candlelight), n (Stage Lighting) or E (Museum) mode. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode. The Flash Mode setting screen appears.
2 57 Turn the e-dial. Auto Flash Discharge The flash compensation value is displayed. Press the d/i button to reset the value to 0.0. +0.7 MENU Cancel OK OK Shooting with the Flash 1 2 Select a flash mode. Slide the flash pop-up switch in the direction of the arrow. The built-in flash pops up. 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The flash starts charging. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
58 3 5 Push down in the direction of the arrow to retract the built-in flash. Basic Operations • The built-in flash discharges even when retracted, which may cause vignetting to occur depending on the lens being used. Vignetting may also occur at other times depending on the shooting conditions. • Be sure to retract the built-in flash if not planning to use it. Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when retracting the flash.
Reviewing Images 59 Playing Back Images You can play back captured images with the camera. 1 Press the Q button. 2 Review the captured image on the monitor. Available operations Four-way controller (4)/ E-dial to the left (f) Displays the previous image. Four-way controller (5)/ E-dial to the right (y) Displays the next image. M button Switches information display On/Off. (p.25) mc button Saves the RAW image (only when the data is available).
60 Deleting a Single Image You can delete images one by one. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.194) 3 1 Press the Q button, and display the image to delete. 2 Press the d/i button. Basic Operations The delete confirmation screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. Select a file format to delete for images saved in RAW+ format. Deletes only the JPEG Delete JPEG image.
4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with this camera. How to Operate the Shooting Functions ........... 62 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode .......... 67 Setting the Exposure ........................................... 73 Focusing ............................................................... 84 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ............... 92 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake ......................
62 How to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menu, [C Movie] menu or [A Custom Setting] menu. For details on how to use the direct keys and menus, refer to “How to Change Function Settings” (p.30) Direct Keys Setting Items 4 Shooting Functions Press the four-way controller (2345) in Capture mode to set the following items. Key Item Function Page 2 Sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. p.
63 Rec. Mode Menu Items The following settings can be performed in the [A Rec. Mode 1-3] menus. Press the 3 button in Capture mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Menu Item Custom Image Function *1 Image Capture Settings p.126 Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. p.130 Aspect Ratio *1 Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. File Format *1 Sets the file format. JPEG Recorded Pixels *1 Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.
64 Menu Item Function Page Enables capturing images with high dynamic range. p.125 Multi-exposure Creates a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image. p.103 Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. p.101 D-Range Setting *1 Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. p.123 p.124 High-ISO NR Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity. p.
65 Movie Menu Items The following settings can be performed in the [C Movie 1] menu. Press the 3 button when the mode dial is set to C to display the [C Movie 1] menu. Menu Item Recorded Pixels C1 Function *1 Page Sets the number of recorded pixels or size of the movie. Sound *1 Sets whether to record sound together with movies. Exposure Setting Sets whether to set the exposure manually. Movie SR *1 Activates the Movie SR function.
66 Menu Item Function Page 8. AF Assist Light Sets whether to use the AF assist light when autofocusing in dark locations. p.85 9. AF with Remote Control Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with remote control. p.98 10. Flash When Retracted Sets whether to discharge the built-in flash when retracted. p.58 11. Release While Charging Sets whether to release the shutter while the built-in flash is charging. p.58 12.
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode 67 This camera features various capture modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows. Capture Mode Mode Page Automatically selects the optimal capture n (Auto Picture) mode mode for the subject. p.68 H (Scene) mode You can choose the capture mode from various scene styles. p.69 u (Blur Control) mode Takes pictures while emphasizing a blur effect. p.
68 • Set the guide display time in [Guide Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.185) • The scene mode selection screen appears when the mode dial is set to H (p.70) Auto Picture Modes When set to n (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the optimal mode from the following capture modes for the subject. Mode U Standard 4 Shooting Functions Characteristics This is selected when none of the following modes apply. For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin c Portrait tone.
69 Scene Modes By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the following scene modes. Mode c Portrait Characteristics For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation and s Landscape For produces a vivid color image. For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and more. Moving For capturing images of fast moving subjects, such as at sporting events.
70 y U n E Mode Backlight Silhouette Candlelight Stage Lighting Museum Characteristics Produces a silhouette image of subject in backlight condition. For capturing scenes in candlelight. For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place. For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited. The flash mode is fixed to a (Flash Off) in K, d, A, Z, p, y, U, n and E. To prevent camera shake, either set [Shake Reduction] to k (On) or mount the camera on a tripod.
71 Blur Control Mode Blur Control enables you to create a picture that looks as if it was taken with a wide-open aperture and shallow depth of field, by shooting multiple images with different focus positions and merging them into a single image. This can produce a more noticeable blur effect that was difficult to achieve with conventional compact cameras.
72 • Do not move the camera while taking a picture. • If holding the camera by hand while shooting, set [Shake Reduction] to k (On). • Blur Control may not work as effectively as expected if a lens other than an AF lens is used.
Setting the Exposure 73 Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [ISO AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 6400 in increments of 1/3 EV. The default setting is [ISO AUTO]. 1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. The Sensitivity setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ISO AUTO] or [ISO]. 100 - ISO AUTO Sets the range to be adjusted automatically.
74 Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features the following exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.
75 5 appears on the monitor next to the value that can be changed. The following parameters can be changed depending on the selected exposure mode. 1/ 2000 3 F2.8 1600 [ 37] e Item set in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu (p.140) b Shutter speed c Aperture value a Shutter speed When set to a mode, press the mc button (1), and then turn the e-dial (2) to change the aperture value.
76 Using the Bulb Shooting This is useful when shooting night scenes and fireworks which require long exposures. 1 2 Set the mode dial to a. Turn the e-dial to the left (f), and set the shutter speed to h. h appears after the slowest shutter speed. 4 F2.8 Shooting Functions 3 1600 [ 37] Press the shutter release button. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed. 4 Take your finger off the shutter release button. Exposure ends.
77 Adjusting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) your picture. The compensation value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV between -3 and +3 depending on the lens being used. Step Interval 1 Exposure Setting Value 1/3 EV ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0, ±2.3, ±2.7, ±3.0 1/2 EV ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0, ±2.5, ±3.0 Press the mc button (1), and then turn the e-dial (2). 4 Shooting Functions The exposure is adjusted.
78 Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting (Exposure Bracketing) You can take three consecutive images at three different exposure levels when the shutter release button is pressed.Three images are saved with each release. Standard exposure 4 Underexposure Overexposure Shooting Functions You can set the bracketing order in [3. Auto Bracketing Order] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
3 79 Press the four-way controller (3), and use the four-way controller (45) to select l or c. Exposure Bracketing MENU l Exposure Bracketing c OK OK Takes pictures with the shutter release button. Takes pictures with an optional remote control unit. The Exposure Bracket remote control operates according to the Remote Control shooting (p.96) setting. The shutter is immediately +Remote Ctrl released when set to i (Remote Continuous Shooting).
80 Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (brightness) prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small to obtain a proper exposure or is backlit. First, assign the AE Lock function to the d/i button. 1 Select [Green Button] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Green Button] screen appears.
81 4 Shooting Functions • The exposure remains locked as long as the d/i button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. • You will hear a beep when AE Lock is activated. The beep can be turned off. (p.180) • When any of the following operations are performed, AE Lock is canceled. - the d/i button is pressed again - the Q button, 3 button, or power switch is pressed - the mode dial is turned - the lens is changed • AE Lock is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.
82 Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. The sensor meters the brightness in multiple different zones. Multi(default setting) L segment Even in backlit locations, this mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure. M 4 Metering is weighted at the center of the sensor.
83 Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction) When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations. - when shooting with a long exposure - when shooting with a high sensitivity setting - when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. High-ISO NR Reduces noise at high sensitivity (ISO) settings. 2 Select [High-ISO NR] in the [A Rec.
Focusing 84 Setting the Focus Method You can focus with the following methods. = Autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. \ Manual focus Manually adjust the focus. 4 1 Press the M button in Capture mode. Shooting Functions The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Focus Method], and press the 4 button. The [Focus Method] screen appears.
85 • You can also change the setting from the [Focus Settings] of the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. • [Focus Method] is fixed to = when the capture mode is set to n (Auto Picture) or u (Blur Control) mode, or c (Portrait)/ \ (Moving Object)/. (Night Scene Portrait)/l (Night Snap)/w (Quick Macro)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids)/ n (Stage Lighting) of H (Scene) mode. • In = mode, when the subject is in a dark location, the AF assist light is used when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
86 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an autofocus method, and press the 4 button. Autofocus Method AF Select (25 Points) The camera returns to the control panel. MENU 4 Cancel OK OK Shooting Functions • You can also change the setting from the [Focus Settings] of the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. • [Autofocus Method] is fixed to D when the capture mode is set to n (Auto Picture), or c (Portrait)/. (Night Scene Portrait)/ R (Kids) of H (Scene) mode.
87 Selecting the Desired Focusing Area You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area (AF area). 1 Select [AF Select (25 Points)] or [Select] in Step 3 on p.86, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. 2 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture. 3 Press the 4 button. 4 4 Select the AF area. MENU Exit Available operations 5 Four-way controller (2345) Changes the position of the AF area.
88 Focusing Using the d/i Button You can set the camera to perform focusing by pressing the d/i button. Use this setting when activating the autofocus by pressing the shutter release button halfway is not desired. First, assign the Enable AF function to the d/i button. 1 Select [Green Button] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Green Button] screen appears.
89 Locking the Focus (Focus Lock) If the subject is outside of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this case, focus the camera on the subject in the focusing area, lock the focus at that position (Focus Lock), and then recompose your picture. 1 Set [Focus Method] to =. Refer to “Setting the Focus Method” (p.84) for details. 2 Set [Autofocus Method] to [AF Select (25 Points)], [Select], or [Spot]. 4 Refer to “Setting the Autofocus Method” (p.85) for details.
90 • Turning the zoom ring with the focus locked may cause the subject to be out of focus. • You cannot lock the focus when the capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object)/ l (Night Snap)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids)/n (Stage Lighting) of H (Scene) mode. In such cases, the autofocus continues to focus on the subject until the shutter is released (Continuous Autofocus). Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) Manually adjust the focus. 4 1 Set [Focus Method] to \.
3 91 Set the magnification to [Off], [x2], or [x4], and press the 4 button. The magnification can be changed with the e-dial while the image is enlarged. 4 Press the 3 button twice. MF Assist is set and the camera is ready to take a picture. 5 Turn the focusing ring, or press the 4 button. The image on the monitor is enlarged. 6 Check that the subject is in focus. 4 E-dial to the right (y) Enlarges the image (up to 4 times). E-dial to the left (f) Reduces the image (up to 1 times).
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) 92 You can check the depth of field by stopping down the aperture of the lens to the actually set value. First, assign the Preview function to the d/i button. 1 Select [Green Button] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Green Button] screen appears. 2 4 Shooting Functions Press the four-way controller (5), use the four-way controller (23) to select [Preview], and press the 4 button.
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake 93 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. The Shake Reduction function works effectively when taking pictures in the following situations. - When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night, on cloudy days and in the shade - When taking telephoto pictures 4 1 Press the M button in Capture mode.
94 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. k appears on the monitor and the Shake Reduction function is activated. 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 [ 37] Be sure to turn the Shake Reduction function off when using the camera with a tripod. 4 Shooting Functions • You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. • [Shake Reduction] is fixed to R in the following situations.
95 Shooting with Self-timer The shutter is released after about 12 seconds. Use this g Self-timer (12 sec.) mode to include the photographer in the picture. Z Self-timer (2 sec.) The shutter is released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed. The self-timer shooting is not available when the capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H (Scene) mode. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod.
96 6 Press the shutter release button fully. For g, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and then blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. For Z, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
1 2 97 Mount the camera onto a tripod. Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select h. Press the four-way controller (3), use the four-way controller (45) to select h, i or i, and press the 4 button. 5 4 MENU Cancel OK OK Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates.
98 4 • By default, you cannot adjust the focus with the remote control unit. Focus on the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control unit. When [9. AF with Remote Control] is set to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu, you can use the remote control unit to adjust the focus. • Select a mode other than h, i or i in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel the remote control shooting.
Taking Pictures Continuously 99 Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is kept pressed. For JPEG images of E/C, up to approximately 5 frames per second can be taken continuously. You can capture up to approximately 5 frames at once. Not available when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+]. Continuous Shooting (Hi) h For JPEG images of E/C, up to approximately 1.5 Continuous frames per second can be taken continuously.
100 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop. 4 Shooting Functions • The drive mode is fixed to g when the capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H (Scene) mode. • The focus position is locked in the first frame.
101 Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. The following settings can be performed. Interval For taking two or more pictures, set the wait time until the next picture is taken from 1 second to 24 hours. Number of Shots Set the number of shots to be taken from 1 to 999. When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], you can select two or more pictures. Start Interval Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time. Selecting [Now] starts recording immediately.
102 5 Use the four-way controller (45), and use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of shots to be taken. Press the 4 button to finish the setting. 6 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Now] or [Set Time], and press the 4 button. If you selected [Now], proceed to Step 10.
103 • Refer to “Interval Movie” (p.109) for information on how to perform interval shooting in C (Movie) mode. • If any of the following operations are performed while shooting, the pictures that have been already taken are saved and Interval Shooting is ended. - when the power switch is pressed - when the mode dial or quick dial is turned • 9 (Single Frame Shooting) is used regardless of the current drive mode setting.
104 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of shots, and press the 4 button. Select from 2 to 9 shots. Multi-exposure Start Shooting Number of Shots Auto EV Adjustment MENU 4 Cancel 2 times OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto EV Adjustment], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. When set to O (On), the exposure is adjusted automatically according to the number of shots.
Recording Movies 105 In this camera, you can record movies with the following format. • Frame rate • Sound • File format 30 fps Monaural MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (File extension: .MOV) Changing the Settings for Movie Recording 1 Set the mode dial to C, and press the 3 button. The [C Movie 1] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (5) three times if you press the 3 button in any other capture mode. 2 Press the four-way controller (3), and then press the four-way controller (5).
106 4 5 6 4 Shooting Functions 7 8 9 Use the four-way controller (23) to select g or Z, and press the 4 button. g Records sound. (default setting) Z Does not record sound. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exposure Setting], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto] or [Manual], and press the 4 button. Auto Takes pictures with auto exposure. (default setting) Manual Allows you to set the shutter speed, aperture value, and sensitivity.
107 Recording Movies 1 Set the mode dial to C. The movie recording screen appears. 2 View the subject on the monitor. Sound Movie SR Adjust the exposure when [Exposure Setting] is set to [Manual]. 4 Recordable Time Available operations E-dial Not available (when [Exposure Setting] is set to [Auto]) Adjusts the shutter speed (when [Exposure Setting] is set to [Manual]). mc button Adjusts the exposure compensation value (when [Exposure → e-dial Setting] is set to [Auto]).
108 4 Press the shutter release button fully. Movie recording starts. A red P displayed at the top right of the screen blinks during movie recording. The following operations can be performed while recording a movie. Available operations 4 Shooting Functions 5 4 button Performs autofocus. d/i button Locks the exposure (when [AE Lock] is assigned to the d/i button in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu ).
109 Interval Movie Takes still pictures one by one at a set interval from a set time and records them as a single movie file. (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI) Perform the following settings. Interval Set the shooting interval to 1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., or 1 hour. Set the time at which to start and stop recording from 5 Recording Time seconds to 99 hours. The time that can be set varies depending on [Interval].
110 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select hours, minutes, or seconds, and use the four-way controller (23) to set the time. Press the 4 button to complete the setting. 6 7 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Now] or [Set Time], and press the 4 button. If you selected [Now], proceed to Step 10.
111 Playing Back Movies Recorded movies can be played back in Playback mode in the same manner as saved still pictures. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a movie to play back. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 100-0001 4 Movie playback starts. Four-way controller (2) Pauses/Resumes playback. Four-way controller (5) Forwards a frame (when paused). Press and hold Fast-forwards playback.
112 Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie You can capture a single frame from a movie and save it as a JPEG still picture. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (2) in Step 2 on p.111. Use the four-way controller (45) to display the frame to save as a still picture. Frame number/ Total number of frames 90/1800 4 Shooting Functions 10'00" 3 Press the mc button. The save confirmation screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], and press the 4 button.
4 113 Select point(s) where you want to divide the movie. The frame at the dividing point is displayed at the top of the screen. Up to four points can be selected to divide the original movie into five segments. 1 15888 MENU Exit OK OK Available operations Four-way controller (2) Plays back/Pauses a movie. Four-way controller (5) Forwards a frame (when paused). Press and hold Fast-forwards playback. four-way controller (5) 4 Four-way controller (4) Reverses a frame (when paused).
114 9 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], and press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified points and the unwanted segments are deleted from it. Then, the divided movie is saved as separate files and displayed on the screen. 4 Saves divided movie as separate files Save as Cancel MENU OK OK Shooting Functions • Select dividing points in chronological order from the beginning of the movie.
5 Shooting Settings This chapter describes image file formats and camera operating settings in capture mode. Setting a File Format .......................................... 116 Setting the White Balance ................................. 120 Adjusting Brightness ......................................... 123 Setting the Image Finishing Tone ..................... 126 Setting the Green Button and E-dial Functions ..............................................................................
Setting a File Format 116 Set the aspect ratio, file format, number of recorded pixels, quality level, and color space of still pictures. 1 Select [Image Capture Settings] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Image Capture Settings] screen appears. 2 5 Shooting Settings Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Aspect Ratio], [File Format], [JPEG Recorded Pixels], [JPEG Quality] or [Color Space], and press the four-way controller (5).
117 Aspect Ratio Select the horizontal and vertical ratio of images from K, J, I (default setting) or L. The aspect ratio of the camera monitor is J, so if a different aspect ratio is selected, the monitor display changes to match the set aspect ratio. The number of recordable images available with continuous shooting is reduced when the aspect ratio is set to K, J, or L instead of I. File Format You can set the format of image files. Captures images in JPEG format.
118 JPEG Recorded Pixels Sets the recording size of images when [File Format] is set to [JPEG]. The selectable sizes vary according to the [Aspect Ratio] setting.
119 JPEG Quality You can set the image quality level (compression ratio). The default setting is C (Best). C Best D Better E Good Quality: clearer File size: larger Quality: grainier File size: smaller Color Space You can select a color space to use. sRGB Covers a wider range of color than sRGB and is used for commercial uses such as industrial printing. The file naming system changes depending on the color space setting as shown below. For sRGB: IMGPxxxx.JPG For AdobeRGB: _IGPxxxx.
Setting the White Balance 120 Adjusts the color of an image based on ambient light conditions so that white objects appear white. Setting Color Temperature *1 Automatically adjusts the white balance. (default setting) Approx. 4,000 to 8,000K For use when taking pictures in sunlight. Approx. 5,200K H Shade For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces the bluish color tones in a picture. Approx. 8,000K ^ Cloudy For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. Approx.
2 121 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the white balance. When J (Fluorescent Light) is selected, press the four-way controller (3) and use the four-way controller (45) to select D, N, W, or L. Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters. 3 Auto White Balance MENU Cancel WB± OK OK Press the mc button. The fine-tuning screen appears. 4 Fine-tune the white balance.
122 Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. 1 Select K in Step 2 on p.121. Manual White Balance SHUTTER Adjust MENU 2 5 Shooting Settings 3 Cancel WB± OK OK Under the light you wish to measure the white balance of, fully display a white sheet of paper on the monitor, or select a white area as the subject. Press the shutter release button fully. Set [Focus Method] to \ when the shutter cannot be released.
Adjusting Brightness 123 Adjusts the brightness and reduces the occurrence of overexposed and underexposed areas. Highlight Correction Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed areas. 1 Press the M button in Capture mode. The control panel appears. 2 The [Highlight Correction] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Auto], [On] or [Off], and press the 4 button.
124 Shadow Correction Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of underexposed areas. 1 Press the M button in Capture mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Shadow Correction], and press the 4 button. The [Shadow Correction] screen appears. 3 5 Shooting Settings Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Auto], [On] or [Off], and press the 4 button.
125 HDR Capture Enables capturing images with high dynamic range. Takes three images (-3 EV underexposed, standard (proper exposure) and +3 EV overexposed) to create a single composite image with them. 1 Press the M button in Capture mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [HDR Capture], and press the 4 button. The [HDR Capture] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Off], [Auto], [HDR 1] or [HDR 2], and press the 4 button.
Setting the Image Finishing Tone 126 Take pictures with settings to suit for your creative photographic vision. Setting Custom Image Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking pictures with a creative finishing tone. Image Tone Bright 5 Image Saturation, hue, and contrast will be rather high to create a bright sharp image. (default setting) Shooting Settings Natural Creates a natural look that is close to the actual color.
2 127 Use the four way controller (2345) to select [Custom Image], and press the 4 button. The Custom Image setting screen appears. The last image taken after the camera was turned on is displayed in the background. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an image finishing tone. You can check the selected Custom Image effect with the background image. Proceed to Step 8 if you do not need to change the parameters. 4 Bright Parameter Adj. Cancel OK OK MENU 5 Press the mc button.
128 Image Tone Parameter Saturation: -4 to +4 Muted/Bleach Bypass Toning: Off/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/ Magenta/Purple/Blue/Cyan High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4 Contrast: -4 to +4 Sharpness/Fine Sharpness: -4 to +4 Reversal Film Sharpness/Fine Sharpness: -4 to +4 Filter Effect: None/Green/Yellow/Orange/ Red/Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Infrared Filter Toning: Off/Green/Yellow/Orange/Red/ Magenta/Purple/Blue/Cyan Monochrome High/Low Key Adj: -4 to +4 Contrast: -4 to +4 Sharpness/Fine Sharpness: -4 to +4 5 Shooting Se
129 Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image The outcome of cross processing varies each time a picture is taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image. A total of three Cross Processing settings can be saved. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Save Cross Processing), and press the 4 button.
130 Setting the Digital Filter You can apply a filter effect when taking pictures. The following filters can be selected. Filter Name 5 Effect Parameter Shading Level: Low/Medium/High Shooting Settings Toy Camera For taking pictures that look as if taken with a toy camera. High Contrast For taking pictures with high contrasts. Shading For taking pictures with the Shading Type: 6 types background darkened. Shading Level: -3 to +3 Slim Changes the horizontal and -8 to +8 vertical ratio of images.
131 • Digital Filter is not available in the following situations. - when the capture mode is set to Z (Night Scene HDR)/p (HDR) of H (Scene) mode - when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+] • When Digital Filter is set, Multi-exposure and HDR Capture are not available. • Depending on the filter used, it may take longer to save images. 1 Press the M button in Capture mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Digital Filter], and press the 4 button.
132 7 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. • You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. • Select [Not use any filters] in Step 3 to finish shooting with a digital filter. • JPEG and RAW images can be processed with digital filters in Playback mode. (p.168) Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial 5 You can save frequently used functions to the quick dial to easily load and use the desired settings when taking pictures.
4 133 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the desired setting. To make detailed settings for Smart Effect, press the mc button. 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4. Save the settings to the other positions in the same way. 6 Press the 4 button. The setting assigned to each position is saved. 7 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. Loading Settings for Taking Pictures 1 In Capture mode, turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 4.
134 Setting the Smart Effect You can set and capture images with a variety of effects. Select from the following types of effects. • • • • • 1 2 5 Shooting Settings 3 Brilliant Color Unicolor Bold Vintage Color Cross Processing Warm Fade • • • • • Tone Expansion Bold Monochrome Water Color Vibrant Color Enhance USER 1 to 3 (p.136) Select [Smart Effect] in Step 2 on p.132. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the position 1-4 of the quick dial to which to save the desired effect.
135 Shooting with Smart Effect • The file format is fixed to [JPEG]. • Multi-exposure, HDR Capture, Custom Image and Digital Filter are not available. 1 Turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 4. The effect saved in the selected position is loaded, and the camera is ready to take a picture. 2 Press the four-way controller (3) to change the parameters. The parameter setting screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the parameters.
136 Saving the Camera Settings You can save the current camera settings and retrieve them later on by the quick dial operation. 1 2 Set necessary settings. Select from USER 1 to 3 in Step 4 on p.134. USER 1 USER 1 USER Mode Manager Cancel MENU 5 Shooting Settings 3 OK OK Press the d/i button. The save confirmation screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save Settings], and press the 4 button.
137 Saving a Thumbnail Image to the USER Mode If you take an image that you like, you can save the image along with the settings used in that image to make it even easier to replicate the look of the image. 1 2 Select from USER 1 to 3 to which settings were saved on the screen in Step 2 on p.136. Press the d/i button. The save confirmation screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save Thumbnail], and press the 4 button. 5 The image selection screen appears.
Setting the Green Button and E-dial Functions 138 Setting the Green Button Operation You can assign one of the following functions to the d/i button and access the function by simply pressing the button when shooting. Green Button Resets the values being adjusted. (default setting) Preview While the d/i button is pressed, you can check the depth of field by stopping down the aperture to the set value. (p.92) One Push File Format Temporarily changes the file format.
139 Setting the One Push File Format When [One Push File Format] is assigned to the d/i button, specify the function settings. 1 2 Select [One Push File Format] in Step 2 on p.138. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel after 1 shot], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O The recording format returns to the original file format after a picture is taken. (default setting) The setting is canceled when any of the following operations are performed.
140 Setting the E-dial Operation in e Mode Set the value to be changed with the e-dial when the capture mode is set to e (Program Automatic Exposure) mode. 1 2 3 5 Select [Green Button] in Step 2 on p.138. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [E-dial in Program], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select the value to be changed with the e-dial, and press the 4 button.
141 Setting the Green Button Operation in a Mode You can set the function of the d/i button when the capture mode is set to a (Manual Exposure) mode. 1 2 3 Select [Green Button] in Step 2 on p.138. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Action in M Mode], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select a function to assign to the d/i button, and press the 4 button.
Setting the Lens Functions 142 You can set the lens functions. Depending on the type of the lens attached, available functions differ. Setting the ND Filter Sets whether to use the ND filter built-in to the lens. 1 Press the M button in Capture mode. The control panel appears. 5 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [ND Filter], and press the 4 button. Shooting Settings The [ND Filter] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Off] or [On], and press the 4 button.
143 Correcting Lens Distortion Reduces lens distortions occurring due to lens properties. 1 2 Select [Distortion Correction] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [On] or [Off], and press the 4 button. 1 2 3 HDR Capture Multi-exposure Interval Shooting D-Range Setting High-ISO NR Distortion Correction MENU OK OK Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
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6 Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions. Playback Functions Operation ......................... 146 Setting the Playback Display Method .............. 148 Enlarging Images ............................................... 149 Displaying Multiple Images ............................... 150 Displaying Rotated Images ............................... 157 Deleting Multiple Images ................................... 158 Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .........
146 Playback Functions Operation Make settings related to playing back images in the playback mode palette or [Q Playback] menu. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.32). Playback Mode Palette Items Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode to display the playback mode palette. You can also display the playback mode palette when a movie is paused. 6 Playback Functions Item Image Rotation Rotates captured images.
147 Item Function Page [ Movie Editing *4 Divides a movie and deletes unwanted segments. p.112 r DPOF *1 *2 Sets the number of prints and whether to print the date on images saved on the SD Memory Card. p.196 *1 *2 *3 *4 This cannot be performed when a movie is displayed. This cannot be performed when a RAW image is displayed. This can be performed only when a RAW images are saved. This can be performed only when a movie is displayed.
Setting the Playback Display Method 148 You can set the initial magnification when enlarging images, and whether to display the Bright/Dark Area warning in Playback mode. 1 2 Select [Quick Zoom] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select the magnification, and press the 4 button. Select from [Off] (default setting), [x2], [x4], [x8] or [x16].
Enlarging Images 149 Images can be enlarged up to 16 times in Playback mode. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image in Playback mode. Turn the e-dial to the right (toward y). The image enlarges at each click (1.2 to 16 times). x4 Available operations E-dial to the right (y) Enlarges the image (up to 16 times). Reduces the image (up to 1 times). Four-way controller (2345) Changes the area to display.
Displaying Multiple Images 150 Multi-image Display Screen You can display 4, 9, 20, 42 or 90 thumbnail images on the monitor at the same time. The default setting is nine-image display. 1 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) in Playback mode. The multi-image display screen appears. Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once (default setting). 100 _ 0505 INFO Available operations 6 Playback Functions Four-way controller (2345) Moves the selection frame.
151 Displaying Images by Folder Images will be grouped and displayed by the folder in which they are saved. 1 In the multi-image display screen, turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) again. The folder display screen appears. The number of images saved in the selected folder appears at the top right of the screen. 123 100 101 102 103 104 105 100 _ 0505 Available operations Moves the selection frame. d/i button Deletes the selected folder. (p.159) Press the 4 button.
152 Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display) Images will be grouped and displayed by the shooting date. 1 In the multi-image display screen, press the M button. The [Multi-img Display Setting] screen appears. 2 Press the M button again. The calendar display screen appears. Only the dates when pictures were taken are displayed. Number of images shot on this date 2012.10 4 13 15 19 2012.
153 Joining Multiple Images (Index) Join a number of images together and display them as an index print. You can have the camera select the images to include or you can select the images to include in the index print, and the images will be randomly arranged or displayed by file number depending on the layout selected. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select p (Index), and press the 4 button.
154 8 9 10 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Selection], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select a type of image selection, and press the 4 button. u Auto Picks images automatically from all of the images saved. w Manual Individually select images you want to include in the index. Continue by selecting [Select image(s)] and select the individual images. x Folder name Picks images automatically from the folder selected.
155 Playing Back Images Continuously You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively in the slideshow. Setting the Slideshow Display Sets how images will be displayed during Slideshow. 1 Select [Slideshow] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The Slideshow setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item you want to change. The following items can be changed. Slideshow starts Start 3sec.
156 Starting the Slideshow 1 Select [Start] in Step 2 on p.155, and press the 4 button. Or, select u (Slideshow) in the playback mode palette, and press the 4 button. The start screen is displayed and the slideshow begins. Start Available operations 4 button Pauses/resumes playback. Four-way controller (4) Displays the previous image. Four-way controller (5) Displays the next image. 6 Playback Functions 2 Press the four-way controller (3). Slideshow stops and the single image display reappears.
Displaying Rotated Images 157 You can change the rotation information of an image and save it. Images with changed image rotation information are displayed at the changed orientation during playback. • You cannot change the rotation information of the following images. - Protected images - Images without a rotation information tag • Movie files cannot be rotated. 1 Select the image you want to rotate in Playback mode, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears.
Deleting Multiple Images 158 You can delete multiple images at once. Be aware that deleted images cannot be restored. 1Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) (p.194) Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images in the multi-image display at once. • Protected images cannot be selected. • You can select up to 100 images at a time. 1 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) in Playback mode. The multi-image display screen appears. 6 2 Press the d/i button.
4 159 Press the d/i button. The delete confirmation screen appears. 5 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Select & Delete], and press the 4 button. The selected images are deleted. Deleting a Folder You can delete a selected folder and all the images in it. 1 Turn the e-dial two clicks to the left (toward f) in Playback mode. The folder display screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a folder to delete, and press the d/i button.
160 Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. 1 Select [Delete All Images] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed. 2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All Images], and press the 4 button. All images are deleted. The confirmation screen appears when there are protected images. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All] or [Leave All] and press the 4 button.
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device 161 You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input terminal or HDMI input terminal and play back images. • For an AV device with multiple video input terminals, check the operating manual of the AV device, and select a suitable video input terminal for connecting the camera. • You cannot output both composite and HDMI video signals at the same time. • While the camera is connected to an AV device, nothing is displayed on the camera monitor.
162 3 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the video input terminal on the AV device. Turn the AV device and camera on. The camera turns on in video mode or HDMI mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device. When using the video output, images are output at normal resolution regardless of the resolution supported by the AV device. To output HD video, use the HDMI output or transfer to and play back on a computer.
163 The video output format differs depending on the region. When you set [Setting the Time] in the World Time setting (p.181) to X (Destination), the video output setting changes to the video output format for that city. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.183) for cities that can be selected as a hometown or destination. Selecting the HDMI Output Format By default, the maximum resolution is automatically selected to suit the AV device and camera.
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7 Editing Images This chapter describes how to edit the captured images. Changing the Image Size ................................... 166 Processing Images ............................................ 168 Developing RAW Images ...................................
Changing the Image Size 166 Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) Changes the number of recorded pixels, and saves the image as a new file. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized. • Images already resized to S or Z with this camera cannot be resized. 1 Select an image to resize in Playback mode, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select n (Resize), and press the 4 button.
167 Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a new image. The aspect ratio can also be changed. • Only JPEG or RAW images captured with this camera can be cropped. • Images already resized to S or Z with this camera cannot be cropped. 1 Select an image to crop in Playback mode, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears.
168 Processing Images Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit captured images using digital filters. The following filters are available. Filter Name Effect Parameter Filter Effect: OFF/Red/Green/Blue/ Creates a monochrome Monochrome image such as a black-and- Infrared Filter white photo. Toning (B-A): 7 levels Creates an image that Toy Camera looks as if taken with a toy camera.
169 Filter Name Effect Parameter Posterization Lessens the tone of the image to create an image Intensity: 1 to 5 that looks as though it was hand-drawn. Fish-eye Creates an image that looks as though taken with Low/Medium/High a fish-eye lens. Retro Creates an image with the look of an old photo. Soft Creates an image with a soft focus throughout the image. Creates an image that Sketch Filter looks as though it was drawn with a pencil.
170 1 Select an image for applying the digital filter in Playback mode, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital Filter), and press the 4 button. The screen to select a filter appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a filter. After selecting a filter, you can check the effect on the screen. You can select a different image by turning the e-dial.
7 171 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Use filters in combination] or [Save as], and press the 4 button. Continue selecting filters? Use filters in combination Save as Cancel Select [Use filters in combination] when you MENU OK OK want to apply additional filters to the same image. The screen that was displayed in Step 3 appears again. If [Save as] was selected, the filter-processed image is saved as a new image. Up to 20 filters, including a digital filter used during shooting (p.
172 5 Press the 4 button. The image selection screen appears. 6 Use the e-dial to select an image for applying the same filter effects, and press the 4 button. You can only select an image that has not been processed with a filter. The save confirmation screen appears. 7 100-0001 Performs digital filter processing to this image MENU OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], and press the 4 button. The filter-processed image is saved as a new image.
173 Editing Out the Unwanted Red-eye Effect You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be used for the Red-eye Edit function. • The Red-eye Edit function does not work on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears in Step 2. 1 Select an image to edit in Playback mode, and press the fourway controller (3). The playback mode palette appears.
Developing RAW Images 174 You can convert captured RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as a new file. Only RAW images captured with this camera can be developed. RAW images captured with other cameras cannot be developed on this camera. Developing One RAW Image 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select h (RAW Development), and press the 4 button. The screen to select a development method is displayed.
175 The following parameters can be changed. Parameter 5 Value Page Aspect Ratio K/J/I/L p.117 Recorded Pixels JPEG recorded pixels corresponding to the aspect ratio p.118 Quality Level C/D/E p.119 Color Space sRGB/AdobeRGB p.119 Custom Image Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/ Radiant/Muted/Bleach Bypass/Reversal Film/Monochrome/Cross Processing p.126 White Balance F/G/H/^/JD/JN/JW/JL/I/ L/f/K p.120 Sensitivity -2.0 to +2.0 High-ISO NR Auto/Low/High — p.
176 Developing Multiple RAW Images You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings. 1 Select [Developing Multiple Images] in Step 3 on p.174, and press the 4 button. The multi-image display screen appears. Refer to p.150 for details on operations in the multi-image display screen. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the RAW images to be developed, and press the 4 button. Press the mc button. The development confirmation screen appears.
8 Changing Additional Settings This chapter describes how to change additional settings. How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...................... 178 Camera Settings.................................................. 180 File Management Settings..................................
178 How to Operate the Set-up Menu Perform general settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.32). Set-up Menu Items Perform the following settings in the [R Set-up 1-3] menus. Press the 3 button in Capture/Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) or e-dial to display the [R Set-up 1-3] menus. Menu Item Language/u Function Changes the language in which menus and messages appear.
179 Menu R2 R3 Item Function Page Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the SD Memory Card. p.195 Power Saving You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for 10 seconds. p.184 Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically. p.184 Reset Resets all settings. p.190 Pixel Mapping Maps out and corrects any defective pixels in the CMOS sensor. p.188 Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it. p.
Camera Settings 180 Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language Setting the Sound Effects You can turn the camera operation sound on or off, or change its volume. The sound for the following items can be set. • • • • • In-focus AE-L (AE Lock operation sound) Self-timer Remote Control One Push File Format (operation sound when [One Push File Format] is assigned to the d/i button) • Shutter Sound 1 Select [Sound Effects] in the [R Set-up 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
181 Changing the Date and Time Display You can change the initial date and time settings, and their display formats. Set in [Date Adjustment] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. 1Setting the Date and Time (p.48) Setting the World Time The date and time set in “Initial Settings” (p.47) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting the destination in [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas.
182 5 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Select O if the destination city uses daylight saving time (DST). 6 Press the 4 button. The destination setting is saved and the screen that was displayed in Step 2 appears again. 7 Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. • Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.183) for cities that can be selected as a destination or hometown.
183 List of World Time Cities Region North America City NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC PAL PAL NTSC PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL Region Africa/ West Asia East Asia Oceania City Istanbul Cairo Jerusalem 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 Toky
184 Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language/u] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. 1Setting the Display Language (p.47) Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display Minimizing Battery Consumption You can set the monitor to dim and the camera to turn off automatically if unused for a certain length of time. Set in [Power Saving] and [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 2] menu.
185 Setting the Capture Mode Display Method Sets the monitor display method in Capture mode. 1 Select [LCD View Options] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [LCD View Options] screen appears. 2 3 LCD View Options Show Grid Histogram Bright/Dark Area Select from h (default setting), e (4x4 Grid), f (Golden Section) or g (Scale).
186 Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed Set the initial menu tab displayed on the monitor when the 3 button is pressed. 1 Select [12. Save Menu Location] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [12. Save Menu Location] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset Menu Location] or [Save Menu Location], and press the 4 button. The [A Rec.
3 187 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Enlarge Instant Review], [Histogram] or [Bright/Dark Area], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Enlarge Instant Review 4 You can enlarge the image with the e-dial. (p.149) Histogram Shows the brightness distribution of an image. (p.26) Bright/Dark Area Bright (overexposed) portions blink red and dark (underexposed) portions blink yellow. (p.28) Press the 3 button twice.
188 4 Press the 4 button. 5 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping) Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels in the CMOS sensor. Attach a 01 STANDARD PRIME or 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens to the camera. 1 Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears.
189 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following function settings can be saved. Default Setting Function Default Setting Flash Mode Function O Flash Exposure Comp. O Drive Mode O Focus Position P White Balance O Digital Filter P Custom Image O HDR Capture P Sensitivity O Playback Info Display O EV Compensation O File No. O 1 Select [Memory] in the [A Rec.
190 • Set [File No.] to O (On) to continue the sequential numbering (four digits) for the file name even if a new folder is created. O The file number of the last image saved to the previous folder is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new folder is created. P The file number of the first image saved to a folder returns to 0001 each time a new folder is created for saving images.
191 Resetting the Custom Setting Menu Settings for the items of the [A Custom Setting] menu can be reset to default values. 1 Select [Reset Custom Functions] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset Custom Functions] screen appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset], and press the 4 button. The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
192 • You cannot return a camera to its previous firmware version after updating it. • Before running the update, be sure to save the data on your SD Memory Card to a computer or other location. • When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware] is displayed on the monitor. Use the AC adapter kit (optional) or install a fully charged battery.
File Management Settings 193 Formatting an SD Memory Card Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other devices. Formatting deletes all the data saved on the SD Memory Card. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable. • Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected. Be aware. 1 Select [Format] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Format] screen appears.
194 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card is formatted. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect), and press the 4 button. The screen to select how to change the settings is displayed.
195 Changing the Naming System for Folders When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in the new folder. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters. You can change the folder name in [Folder Name] of the [R Set-up 2] menu. Date PENTX 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].
196 Setting the DPOF Settings By adding DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings to stored images on the SD Memory Card, you can specify the number of copies and whether to imprint the date on the images in advance and order conventional photograph prints by taking this SD Memory Card to a store for printing. • DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images and movies. • You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
6 197 Press the mc button to select O or P for printing the date. O The date will be printed. P The date will not be printed. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to make DPOF settings for other images. 7 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings for the selected image is saved and the camera returns to Playback mode. • Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be printed on the pictures.
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9 Connecting to a Computer This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, install the supplied CD-ROM, etc. Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer ............................................................ 200 Saving Images on a Computer .......................... 201 Using the Provided Software ............................
200 Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer The captured still pictures and movies can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camera using a USB cable, and RAW images can be developed using the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”. We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer or to use the software.
Saving Images on a Computer 201 Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer. 1 2 Select [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [MSC] or [PTP], and press the 4 button. MSC Mass Storage Class (default setting) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device.
202 Connecting the Camera and a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable I-USB7. 1 2 3 Turn the computer on. Turn off the camera, and use the USB cable to connect the PC/AV terminal of the camera and the computer. Turn the camera on. The camera is recognized as a removable disk or an SD Memory Card with a volume label “Q10”. If the “Q10” dialog appears when the camera is turned on, select [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click the OK button.
Using the Provided Software 203 “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX” is included on the CD-ROM (S-SW131). With the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, you can develop RAW files, adjust the color of the images and other settings, and save the new images as a JPEG or TIFF file. Installing the Software You can install the software from the provided CD-ROM. When multiple accounts have been setup on a computer, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software.
204 3 Click [SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX]. For Macintosh, follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps. 4 5 Select the desired language in the [Choose Setup Language] screen, and click [OK]. When the [InstallShield Wizard] screen appears in the selected language, click [Next]. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps. Start SILKYPIX Developer Studio and see the help menu for details on using the software program.
205 Regarding Product Registration To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Click [Product Registration] on the screen in Step 3 on p.204. A world map for Internet Product Registration is displayed. If a computer is connected to the Internet, click the displayed country or region and then follow the instructions to register your software. Note that you can only register online if your country or area is shown.
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10 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash and describes how to take pictures with an external flash. Using the Built-in Flash ..................................... 208 Using an External Flash (Optional) ..................
208 Using the Built-in Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in b Mode • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness. Using the Flash in c Mode • You can set the desired aperture value 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.
209 Using the Trailing Curtain Sync Trailing Curtain Sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter 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 immediately before the shutter is closed.
210 Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the effective distance of the flash. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Aperture value Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 6 * * The value 6 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built-in flash alone. Example) When the sensitivity is ISO 200 and the aperture value is F2.0 L1 = 7 ÷ 2.0 = approx. 3.5 (m) L2 = 3.5 ÷ 6 = approx. 0.
Using an External Flash (Optional) 211 Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used.
212 Using P-TTL Mode You can use the P-TTL auto flash with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit. 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash. 2 Turn on the camera and the external flash. 3 Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL]. 4 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged, and then take a picture. • The maximum sync speed available with an external flash is 1/250 sec.
213 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord Attach the Hot Shoe Adapter FG (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these with the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as shown in the illustration below. The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted to your tripod using the tripod screw. The built-in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an external flash.
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11Appendix Default Settings .................................................. 216 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ..................................................... 222 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ............................... 224 Error Messages .................................................. 225 Troubleshooting ................................................. 227 Main Specifications ............................................ 230 Index ............................................
216 Default Settings The table below shows the factory default settings. The functions set in Memory (p.189) are saved even when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes: The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.190). No: The setting is saved even after reset. Direct Keys Item Sensitivity Default Setting Reset Setting Page ISO AUTO 100 - 3200 Yes p.73 F (Auto) Yes p.120 Flash Mode Depends on Capture mode Yes p.55 Drive Mode 9 (Single Frame Shooting) Yes p.
217 [A Rec. Mode] Menu Item Custom Image Digital Filter Aspect Ratio Image Capture Settings File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels Reset Setting Page Bright Yes p.126 Not use any filters Yes p.130 I Yes p.117 JPEG Yes p.117 p.118 E (4000×3000) Yes JPEG Quality C (Best) Yes p.119 Color Space sRGB Yes p.119 = Yes p.84 F(AF Select (25 Points)) Yes p.85 Focus Method Focus Settings Default Setting Autofocus Method MF Assist Off Yes p.90 Focus Peaking Off Yes p.
218 Item Green Button Green Button LCD View Options Instant Review One Push File Format Cancel after 1 shot JPEG/RAW/ RAW+ File Format Reset Setting Green Button Yes O (On) Yes Page p.138 All RAW+ Yes Action in M Mode P LINE Yes p.141 E-dial in Program P SHIFT Yes p.140 Show Grid h (Off) Yes Histogram P (Off) P (Off) Yes Display Time 1 sec.
219 Playback Mode Palette Item Image Rotation Digital Filter Red-eye Edit Default Setting Reset Setting Page — — p.157 Monochrome Yes p.168 — — p.173 Resize Maximum size according to the setting — p.166 Cropping Maximum size according to the setting — p.167 p.153 Index — — Protect — No p.194 Slideshow — Yes p.156 — Yes p.129 Recorded Pixels: E Quality Level: C Yes p.174 Save Cross Processing RAW Development Movie Editing — — p.112 DPOF — No p.
220 [R Set-up] Menu Item No p.184 No p.181 W (Hometown) Yes Hometown (City) According to initial setting No Hometown (DST) According to initial setting No Destination (City) Same as Hometown No Destination (DST) Same as Hometown No 3 All O (On) Yes Volume Setting Guide Display LCD Display Settings Flicker Reduction p.181 p.180 3 sec. Yes p.185 ±0 Yes p.187 p.29 50 Hz No Video Out According to initial setting No p.162 HDMI Out Auto Yes p.
221 [A Custom Setting] Menu Default Setting Reset Setting Page 1. AE-L with AF Locked On Yes p.81 2. Link AE to AF Point Off Yes p.82 0–+ Yes p.78 Item 3. Auto Bracketing Order 4. Shake Reduction Options Mode1 Yes p.94 5. WB When Using Flash Auto White Balance Yes p.121 6. AWB in Tungsten Light Subtle Correction Yes — Focus-priority Yes p.86 7. AF Release Options 8. AF Assist Light On Yes p.85 9. AF with Remote Control Off Yes p.98 10.
222 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations A group 01 STANDARD PRIME 02 STANDARD ZOOM 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM B group 04 TOY WIDE 05 TOY TELEPHOTO C group 03 FISH-EYE D group ADAPTER Q FOR K MOUNT LENS Lens Type Function 11 A group B group z : Available # : Restricted × : Not available C group D group Autofocus z × × × Manual focus z z z z Quick-Shift focus z × × × Autofocus Method z × × × Aperture control z × × × ND filter on the lens z × × Shutter on the l
*6 *7 *8 *9 223 Light is unevenly distributed. When using the lens shutter built-in to the adapter Set the aperture manually. Light may be unevenly distributed. Using a K-Mount Lens A K-mount lens can be attached to this camera with the use of the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. When a K-mount lens is used, the focal length must be set manually for functions such as Shake Reduction, since the focal length cannot be obtained automatically.
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 224 If the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty, shadows may appear in the image in certain situations such as when shooting against a white background. This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned. Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) Shaking the CMOS sensor removes dust that has collected. 1 Select [Dust Removal] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Dust Removal] screen appears. 2 Press the 4 button.
Error Messages 225 Error Messages Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.42, p.158) You may be able to save more images if you change the image capture settings. (p.116) No more image/movie can be saved The SD Memory Card has 65,535 files saved on it and no more files can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted files. (p.42, p.
226 11 Error Messages Description Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware Appears when trying to update the firmware if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery, or use the AC adapter kit (optional). (p.40) Unable to update firmware. There is a problem with the firmware update file Unable to update the firmware. The update file is damaged. Try downloading the update file again. (p.
Troubleshooting 227 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.
228 Problem Cause The subject is too Autofocus does close not work The focus method is set to \ The focus cannot be locked The AE Lock function does not operate The built-in flash does not discharge 11 Remedy Move away from the subject and take a picture. Set [Focus Method] to =. (p.84) Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when [Autofocus Method] is set to [Face Detection] or [Tracking].
229 Problem Cause The Shake Reduction function is off Remedy Set [Shake Reduction] to on. (p.93) Shutter speed is too slow for the Shake Shake Reduction function Set [Shake Reduction] to off and use a Reduction does to be effective when tripod. not work panning or shooting night scenes, etc. The subject is too close The shooting settings cannot be changed Move away from the subject, or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod.
230 Main Specifications Model Description Type Lens-interchangeable SL digital camera Lens Mount PENTAX bayonet Q-mount Compatible Lens Q-mount lenses Image Capture Unit Image Sensor Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color filter, Size: 1/2.3-inch Effective Pixels Approx. 12.4 megapixels Total Pixels Approx. 12.
231 LCD Monitor Type TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing Size 3.0 inches Dots Approx. 460,000 dots Adjustment Brightness and colors adjustable Display Field of View: approx.
232 Shutter Lens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds (1/3 EV step, 1/8000 - 30 seconds when Electronic Shutter is enabled), Bulb *When using a lens that has no lens shutter; shooting at 1/8000 - 2 seconds with the electronic shutter is available, Bulb shooting is not available. Aperture From wide open to F8 *Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter. ND Filter Off/On *Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter.
233 Movie File Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recorded Pixels a (1920×1080, K, 30 fps), b (1280×720, K, 30 fps), c (640×480, I, 30 fps) Sound Built-in monaural microphone Recording Time Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.
234 Power Supply Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68 AC Adapter AC Adapter Kit K-AC115 (optional) Battery Life Number of recordable images (with 50% flash usage): approx. 250 images, (without flash usage): approx. 270 images Playback time: approx. 160 minutes * Tested in compliance with CIPA standard using a new rechargeable lithium-ion battery under the temperature of 23°C. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting conditions/circumstances. Interfaces Connection Port USB 2.
235 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time When using the fully charged battery Flash Photography Battery Temperature Normal Shooting 50% Use 100% Use Playback Time D-LI68 23°C 270 250 240 160 minutes The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions.
Index 236 Symbols 11 Appendix Q (Playback) button ................................... 19, 21, 59 d/i (Green/Delete) button ........................... 19, 21, 60, 138 mc (EV Compensation) button ................................... 19, 21, 77 [A Rec. Mode] menu .... 63, 217 [C Movie] menu .... 65, 105, 218 [Q Playback] menu .... 147, 219 [R Set-up] menu ......... 178, 220 [A Custom Setting] menu ....................................... 65, 221 U Standard ........................... 68 c Portrait .........
Bold Monochrome (Smart Effect) ............................................. 134 Bracketing shooting ............... 78 Bright (Custom Image) ......... 126 Bright areas ................... 28, 123 Bright/Dark Area warning ............................. 148, 185, 187 Brightness adjustment ......... 123 Brilliant Color (Smart Effect) ............................................. 134 Built-in flash ........................... 55 h (Bulb) .......................... 76 Bulb shooting .........................
238 mc (EV Compensation) button ................................... 19, 21, 77 Exposure ................................ 73 Exposure Bracketing .............. 78 Exposure mode ...................... 74 Exposure Setting ................. 106 External flash ....................... 211 Extract Color (Digital Filter) ..................................... 130, 168 F 11 Appendix Face Detection (Autofocus Method) .................................. 85 File Format ........................... 117 Filter .........
Input Focal Length ............... 223 Installing software ................ 203 Instant Review ............... 53, 186 Interval Movie ...................... 109 Interval Shooting .................. 101 Invert Color (Digital Filter) ..................................... 130, 168 ISO sensitivity ........................ 73 J JPEG ................................... 117 JPEG Quality ....................... 119 JPEG Recorded Pixels ........ 118 K Kids R .................................... 69 L Landscape s .
240 PAL ...................................... 162 PC/AV terminal ............ 161, 202 Pet Z .................................... 69 Pixel Mapping ...................... 188 Pixels ........................... 105, 118 Playback ................................ 59 Q (Playback) button ................................... 19, 21, 59 [Q Playback] menu .... 147, 219 Playback mode palette ..................................... 146, 219 Playing back movies ............ 111 Portrait c ........................
Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure mode b ................ 74 Shutter release button ..... 19, 21 SILKYPIX Developer Studio ............................................. 203 Sketch Filter (Digital Filter) ............................................. 169 Slideshow ............................ 155 Slim (Digital Filter) ....... 130, 168 Slow-speed Sync ........... 55, 208 Smart Effect ......................... 134 Soft (Digital Filter) ................ 169 Software ............................... 203 Sound .
242 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
244 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity 245 According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 th Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
246 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Q10 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Lenses you can use Lenses that can be used with this camera are Q-mount lenses.
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