K-30_OPM_cover_ENG.fm Page i Wednesday, June 13, 2012 5:23 PM PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu) (France - http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 0 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX A Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an s position on the aperture ring.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 1 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 2 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 3 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM • 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 breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 4 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 4 • The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire. • When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 5 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 5 About the Battery and Charger • To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully charged state or in high temperatures. • If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s life. • Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 6 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 6 • Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. • Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. Other Precautions • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 7 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 7 Contents For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4 Contents............................................................................................... 7 Composition of the Operating Manual ...............................................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 8 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 8 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 62 Using the Built-in Flash.................................................................. 66 Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 66 Using the Built-in Flash ...................................................................... 69 Reviewing Images .........................................................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 9 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional) .............................. 119 Taking Pictures Continuously ...................................................... 121 Continuous Shooting........................................................................ 121 Interval Shooting .............................................................................. 123 Multi-exposure ..................................................................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 10 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 10 Playback Functions and Image Editing 173 How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions ......................... 174 Playback Mode Palette Items .......................................................... 174 Playback Menu Items....................................................................... 175 Setting the Playback Display Method .......................................... 176 Selecting the Playback Functions........................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 11 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Changing the Naming System of the Folder .................................... 221 Creating New Folders ...................................................................... 221 Setting the Photographer Information .............................................. 222 Setting the DPOF Settings ............................................................... 224 Connecting to a Computer 227 Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer ..............
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 12 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 12 Main Specifications...................................................................... 272 Index ............................................................................................ 279 WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 13 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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 the working 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 Explains basic operations for taking and playing back pictures.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 14 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 14 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Indicates reference page numbers explaining a related operation. Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera. In this manual, the arrow keys of the four-way controller are referred to in the following way.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 15 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of the working parts before use. Checking the Contents of the Package ..................16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...........17 How to Change Function Settings ..........................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 16 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with the camera. Check that all accessories are included.
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 18 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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. 1 2 3 4 7 5 9 8 6 0 a c d e f g b 1 m (EV Compensation) button Press to set the EV compensation value. (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 19 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 5 Front e-dial (R) Changes the set value. You can change the menu when a menu screen is displayed. (p.39) Press to detach a lens. (p.53) 7 Mode dial Changes the capture mode. (p.80) 8 E (Flash pop-up) button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.69) 9 V/Y button You can assign a function to this button. (p.165) 0 Focus mode switch Changes the focus mode. (p.99) a U/i (Live View) button Displays the Live View image. (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 20 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 20 1 g Four-way controller (2345) Before Using Your Camera Displays the Sensitivity/White Balance/Flash Mode/Drive Mode setup menu. (p.74) When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change the item to set. h 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.75). Press this button when a menu screen is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 21 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 1 m (EV Compensation) button 2 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to capture mode. 3 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.55) 4 Front e-dial (R) Use this to display the next or previous image. (p.70) 5 U/i (Delete) button Press to delete images. (p.71) 6 M button Changes the type of information displayed in playback mode. (p.28) 21 Use this to magnify an image or display multiple images at the same time (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 22 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 22 Monitor Display Various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera The brightness level and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.211) Capture Mode With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 23 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 23 Status screen The settings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayed. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) 1 F 5.6 1600 10 10 14 10 +1.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 G1A1 123/999 Capture mode (p.80) AE Lock (p.94) GPS positioning status Custom Image (p.155) HDR Capture (p.149)/ Digital Filter (p.159) Focus mode (p.99) AE Metering (p.95) Shake Reduction (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 24 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 24 Live View Live View is displayed when the U/i button is pressed. You can capture images while checking the composition on the monitor. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Before Using Your Camera 001/999 11 12 +1.7 EV 13 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 19 20 21 22 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ±0EV [ 9999 ] 16 17 18 1/ 2000 F2.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 25 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 25 You can change the Live View display settings in [Live View] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.105) 1 Before Using Your Camera • The Live View image may differ from the actual image captured if the brightness of the subject is low or high. • If any changes occur in the shooting light source during Live View, the image on the monitor may flicker.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 26 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 26 Control panel Press the M button in standby mode to display the control panel and change settings. (p.37) Still picture capture mode 1 1 2 Before Using Your Camera Custom Image Bright 3 128 4 5 8 9 13 14 18 6 7 10 11 12 15 16 17 19 20 21 C mode 1 2 Exposure Setting Program AE 1:15'30" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Function name Setting Custom Image (p.155)/ H mode (p.82) Digital Filter (p.159) HDR Capture (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 27 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 27 • If no operations are made within 1 minute in the control panel, the camera returns to standby mode. • You can change the display color of the status screen and control panel. Set in [LCD Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.210) 1 Shooting Info Display Screen Display Status Screen Electronic Level Displayed Information Displays the settings for shooting with the viewfinder. (p.23) Displays the camera angle.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 28 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 28 Playback Mode 1 Before Using Your Camera The captured image and shooting information are displayed in the single image display of playback mode. 1Playing Back Images (p.70) Press the M button to call up the playback information display selection screen. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the type of screen display that appears in the single image display and press the 4 button.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 29 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 29 Detailed Information Display Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) Page 1 1 Still picture 1 3 2 4 5 6 8 1/ 2000 50mm F2.8 +1.5 +1.0 1600 G1A1 06/06/2012 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 10 11 14 9 19 22 23 24 16 17 20 21 25 26 30 27 28 32 31 10:30 AM 29 13 12 15 18 7 Movie 100-0001 3 2 6 33 10'10" 1/ 125 50mm F8.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 30 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 30 1 Before Using Your Camera 12 Shake Reduction (p.114)/ Horizon Correction (p.116)/ Movie SR (p.129) 13 Focus mode (p.99)/AF point (p.102)/Contrast AF (p.104) Aperture value EV Compensation (p.90) Flash Mode (p.66) Flash Exposure Compensation (p.68) Sensitivity (p.85) HDR Capture (p.149)/ Multi-exposure (p.126) White Balance (p.143) White Balance fine-tuning (p.144) File Format (p.141) JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 31 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 31 Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB Histogram Display. 1 2 3 4 2 100-0001 3 1 100-0001 4 10 1 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/ 2000 F2.8 6 7 11 1/ 2000 200 8 5 Histogram Display Histogram (Brightness) Protect setting Folder number-File number Save RAW Data File Format Shutter speed 7 8 9 10 11 6 F2.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 32 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 32 1 When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (underexposed portions with no detail) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (overexposed portions with no detail). You can set whether to display the bright/dark area warning during capture or playback mode. Before Using Your Camera 1Setting the Playback Display Method (p.176) 1Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 33 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 33 Viewfinder When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information appears in the viewfinder. 2 1 3 4 5 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 AF frame Spot metering frame (p.95) AF point (p.102) The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.102) Flash indicator (p.69) Lit: when the flash is available.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 34 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 34 9 10 1 11 Before Using Your Camera 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 EV bar scale Displays the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate and current exposure values in a mode. (p.88, p.90) Displays the camera angle when Electronic Level is activated. (p.35) ISO/ISO AUTO (p.85) Appears when the sensitivity is displayed. Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacity Underlined when it can be adjusted.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 35 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Electronic Level Display 35 When the camera is not level, a bar scale indicating the horizontal camera angle is displayed in the EV bar scale, if [Electronic Level] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu is activated. This is not active by default. (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 36 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM How to Change Function Settings 36 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 standby mode, you can set Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode and Drive Mode by pressing the four-way controller (2345). (p.74) Below, how to set [Flash Mode] is explained as an example.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 37 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 37 Using the Control Panel In standby mode, you can switch to the control panel and change settings. Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example. Press the M button in standby mode. Before Using Your Camera 1 1 The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an item you want to change the setting for.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 38 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 38 5 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Next, set other items. 1 Before Using Your Camera 6 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture. You can also change the setting by turning the rear e-dial (S) after selecting the item you want to change in Step 2 ([Recording Sound Level] for C mode can only be set using this operation).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 39 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 2 39 Press the four-way controller (5) twice. 1 2 3 4 Custom Image Digital Filter HDR Capture Image Capture Settings AE Metering 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item. Press the four-way controller (5). Available settings are displayed in the pop-up menu or submenu. 5 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 40 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 40 6 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button if a submenu is displayed. Next, set other items. 1 Before Using Your Camera 7 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. Your settings may not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is on).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 41 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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 .................................................42 Inserting the Battery ...............................................43 Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card ...............50 Attaching a Lens ....................................................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 42 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Attaching the Strap 42 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 43 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Inserting the Battery 43 Insert the lithium-ion battery or AA batteries into the camera. Using the Lithium-ion Battery Use the exclusive Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109. When using the battery for the first time, when the battery has not been used in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge the battery. Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 44 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 44 3 Face the 2 mark on the battery up, and insert the battery into the battery charger. First, insert the battery at an angle, as shown in the illustration, and then push down on the battery until it clicks. The indicator lamp lights up when charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged. 2 Getting Started 4 When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery from the battery charger.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 45 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 45 Inserting/Removing the Battery 1 Slide the battery cover unlock switch in the direction of the arrow (1), and open the battery cover (2). 2 1 2 With the 2 mark facing towards outside of the camera, push the battery in until it locks into place. To remove the battery, push the battery lock switch in the direction of the arrow (3). 3 2 Getting Started • Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 46 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 46 3 Close the battery cover. The battery cover is locked. 2 Getting Started Using the AA Batteries When using AA batteries, be sure to use the optional AA Battery Holder D-BH109. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. Available Batteries Characteristics AA lithium batteries Recommended when using the camera in cold climates.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 47 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 2 47 Open the battery cover. Refer to Step 1 on p.45. Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera. 3 Insert the battery holder into the battery chamber until it locks into place, and close the battery cover. 2 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the w displayed in the status screen or Live View screen. Display w (green) Battery Level Battery is full. x (green) Battery is close to full.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 48 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 48 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC128 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device. The AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 includes AC Adapter D-AC120, DC Coupler D-DC128, and AC plug cord. 2 Getting Started 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Open the battery cover. Refer to Step 1 on p.45.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 49 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 5 49 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. 7 2 6 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. SD Memory Card or data may be corrupted if the connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being accessed.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 50 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card 50 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. • Do not open the card cover while the camera is in use.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 51 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 51 Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove. 2 Close the card cover (3), and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (4). 4 3 Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open. For details on the approximate number of still pictures and amount of time of movies that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card, refer to “Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size” (p.278).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 52 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Attaching a Lens 52 2 Attach a proper lens to the camera body. When you use one of the following lenses with this camera, all the camera’s capture modes are available. (a) DA, DA L, D FA, FA J lenses (b) Lenses with an s (Auto) position; when used in the s position Getting Started • When attaching or removing a lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 53 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 3 53 Align the lens mount index (red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. After attaching, turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure that the lens is locked in place. 2 Getting Started 4 3 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 54 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 54 You can adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. The Eyecup FR is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera leaves the factory. The diopter can be adjusted with the eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed. 2 Getting Started 1 2 Remove the eyecup by pulling it out in the direction of the arrow.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 55 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Turning the Camera On and Off 1 55 Turn the main switch to [ON]. The camera turns on. Set the main switch to the position [OFF] 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). To reactivate the camera, turn it on again or perform any of the following operations.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 56 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Initial Settings 56 The first time the camera is turned on, 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. 2 Getting Started If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, proceed to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.58).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 57 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 3 57 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a city. Turn the rear e-dial (S) to change the region. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.209) for cities that can be selected as a hometown. 5 New York DST MENU Cancel OK OK Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 58 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 58 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (5), and use the four-way controller (23) to select the date format. Getting Started Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 59 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 6 59 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete], and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. If you set the date and time from the menu, the [R Set-up 1] menu reappears. In this case, press the 3 button. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 06/06/2012 Time 10:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel OK OK Getting Started • When you press the 4 button in Step 6, the seconds value is set to 0.
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 61 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting the 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 ......................................62 Using the Built-in Flash ..........................................66 Reviewing Images ...
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 62 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Basic Shooting Operation 62 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 3 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. You can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. Basic Operations Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder 1 Set the mode dial to n.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 63 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 2 63 Set the focus mode switch to l. In n mode, the focus mode changes to f (Autofocus/Auto) mode. 1Setting the Focus Mode (p.99) 3 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view (focal length). 4 Position the subject inside the AF frame, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 64 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 64 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. This action is referred to as “releasing the shutter” or “release”. 6 Review the captured image on the monitor. The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after it is captured (Instant Review). 3 The following operations can be performed during Instant Review. Available operations Basic Operations U/i button Rear e-dial (S) m button Deletes the image. (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 65 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 65 Taking Pictures Using Live View 1 Press the U/i button in Step 3 on p.63. The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. 3 Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monitor, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The AF frame turns green when focused. Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfinder. Press the U/i button to end the Live View shooting.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 66 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 66 Using the Built-in Flash 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 67 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture mode. Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode n/H C/i/E/F/r e/K/c E/F/G/H/I/r b/L/a/p E/F/k/r Press the four-way controller (4) in standby mode. The Flash Mode setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode, and press the 4 button. Auto Flash Discharge The camera is ready to take a picture. 0.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 68 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 68 Compensating Flash Output You can adjust the flash output in a range of -2.0 to +1.0. The following flash compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. EV Steps 3 Selectable Flash Compensation Value 1/3 EV -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0 1/2 EV -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 69 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 69 Using the Built-in Flash 1 Press the E button. 2 Take a picture. The flash discharges. When the flash mode is set to C or i, the flash is not discharged if the lighting conditions do not require flash for correction even when the flash is popped up. 3 Push down on the top of the flash to retract the built-in flash. By default, you cannot take pictures while the built-in flash is being charged.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 70 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Reviewing Images 70 Playing Back Images You can play back captured images with the camera. 1 Press the Q button. The camera switches to the single image display of playback mode and the most recently captured image (for movies, only the first frame) is displayed on the monitor. 3 Basic Operations 2 Review the captured image on the monitor.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 71 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 71 Deleting a Single Image You can delete images one by one. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.220) 1 Press the Q button, and display an image to delete. 2 Press the U/i button. 3 Basic Operations The delete confirmation screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete], and press the 4 button. 100-0001 The image is deleted.
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 73 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with this camera. How to Operate the Shooting Functions ................74 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ...............80 Setting the Exposure ..............................................85 Focusing .................................................................99 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) .................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 74 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 74 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.36). Direct Keys Setting Items 4 Shooting Functions Press the four-way controller (2345) in standby mode to set the following items.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 75 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 75 Rec. Mode Menu Items The following items are available in the [A Rec. Mode 1-4] menus. Press the 3 button in standby mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Function Page Exposure Mode *1 Sets the capture mode when the mode dial is set to B or C. p.171 4 Sets the image finishing tone such as color Custom Image *2 *3 and contrast before shooting an image. p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 76 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 76 Menu Item Shooting Functions A3 Page Lens Correction *2 Multi-exposure Creates a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image. p.126 Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. p.123 D-Range Settings *2 Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. p.148 High-ISO NR Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity. p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 77 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 77 Movie Menu Items The following items are available 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. Function Exposure Setting *1 Selects the movie exposure mode from e, c, or a mode. Recorded Pixels *1 Sets the number of recorded pixels and size of the movie. Framerate *1 Sets the number of frames shot per second. Quality Level *1 Sets the quality level of the movie.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 78 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 78 Custom Setting Menu Items The following items of the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menus enable you to make the best use of the camera. Menu 4 A1 Shooting Functions A2 Item Function Page 1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.90 2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. p.86 3. Expanded Sensitivity Expands the ISO sensitivity range. p.86 4. Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 79 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Menu A3 Function Page 15. AF.S Setting Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to l and the shutter release button is fully pressed. p.100 16. AF.C Setting Sets the action priority for Continuous Shooting when the focus mode is set to k. p.101 17. Release While Charging Sets whether to release the shutter while charging the built-in flash. p.69 18.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 80 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode 80 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 4 Shooting Functions Characteristics Page n (Auto Picture) mode Automatically selects the optimal capture mode for the subject. p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 81 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 81 The selected capture mode is displayed for 3 seconds on the monitor (guide display). Program Automatic Exposure You can set the camera to not display the guides in [LCD Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.210) Auto Picture Modes Mode U Standard c s b \ Characteristics This mode is selected when none of the following modes apply. For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin Portrait tone. For capturing landscape views.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 82 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 82 Scene Modes When set to H (Scene) mode, you can choose from the following shooting scenes. Mode c Portrait Characteristics For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation and s Landscape produces a vivid color image. b Macro Moving 4 \ Object Shooting Functions Night .
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 83 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Mode Characteristics U Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight. Stage For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place. n Lighting For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited. E Museum 83 The flash is deactivated in K, d, A, Z, y, U, n, and E modes. To prevent camera shake, either turn on the Shake Reduction function, or mount the camera on a tripod.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 84 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 84 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) or rear e-dial (S) to choose a scene mode, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture. When the 3 button is pressed while the mode dial is set to H, the item [Scene Mode] appears on the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 85 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Setting the Exposure 85 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 12800. The default setting is [ISO AUTO]. 1 Press the four-way controller (2) in standby mode. The Sensitivity setting screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ISO AUTO] or [ISO].
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 86 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 86 • In L mode, or Z (Night Scene HDR)/l (Night Snap)/n (Stage Lighting) of H mode, the sensitivity is fixed to [ISO AUTO (up to ISO 6400 for H mode)]. • In K or p mode, [ISO AUTO] is not displayed. If the mode dial is set to p, the sensitivity is set to the last fixed value. If the mode dial is set to a when the sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO], the camera operates in L mode.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 87 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 87 Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features the following exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 88 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 88 The value that can be changed is underlined in the viewfinder. During Live View, 5 appears for the value that can be changed. 1/ 2000 2 F2.8 1600 [ 128 ] Turn the rear e-dial (S). The aperture value can be changed in c, L, a, or p mode. The sensitivity can be changed in K mode. 4 Shooting Functions 3 Turn the front e-dial (R). The shutter speed can be changed in b, L, or a mode.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 89 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 89 Bulb Shooting This is useful when capturing images of night scenes and fireworks which require long exposures. 1 Set the mode dial to p (Bulb). 2 Press the shutter release button. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed. 3 Take your finger off the shutter release button. In p mode, the following functions are not available.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 90 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 90 Adjusting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) your picture. The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in C mode). The value that can be set varies according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. 4 Shooting Functions 1 EV Steps Exposure Compensation Value 1/3 EV ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0, ±2.3, ±2.7, ±3.0, ±3.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 91 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 91 +1.7 EV 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 ±0EV 128 Available operations m button d button Starts/ends selecting the compensation value. Resets the compensation value to the default setting. Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting (Exposure Bracketing) You can take three consecutive pictures at three different exposure levels. Standard exposure Underexposure Overexposure Set the bracketing order in [8.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 92 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 92 Exposure Bracketing is not available in the following situations. • when p mode, or \ (Moving Object)/Z (Night Scene HDR)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H mode is set • when Interval Shooting, Multi-exposure or HDR Capture is set 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select l. Press the four-way controller (3), and set the bracket value.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 93 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 6 93 Press the shutter release button fully. Press and hold the shutter release button until three pictures are taken. The pictures will be taken according to the order set in [8. Bracketing Order] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu. 4 Shooting Functions • When the focus mode is set to l, the focus position is locked in the first image and is used for subsequent images.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 94 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 94 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. 1 Assign [AE Lock] to the =/L button. Refer to “Setting the =/L Button Operation” (p.167) for details. 2 4 Set the exposure, and press the =/L button. Shooting Functions The camera locks the exposure at that instant.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 95 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 95 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 zones. (default setting) Even in backlit locations, this mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure. L Multisegment M Metering is weighted at the center of the sensor.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 96 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 96 Reducing the 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 high sensitivity setting • when shooting with long exposures • when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. Pictures cannot be taken while Noise Reduction is being processed.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 97 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 3 97 Press the 4 button. If you select [Auto], [Low], [Medium], [High] or [Off], proceed to Step 7. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Setting], and press the four-way controller (5). The screen to set the noise reduction level according to the ISO sensitivity appears. 5 High-ISO NR 1 2 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 MENU 4 Reset The sensitivity values displayed vary according to the [1. EV Steps] and [2.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 98 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 98 Slow Shutter Speed NR Reduces noise during long exposures. 1 2 Select [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting, and press the 4 button. 4 Shooting Functions 3 1 2 3 4 High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Composition Adjust.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 99 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Focusing 99 Setting the Focus Mode Set the focus mode switch to l, A, or \. 4 Shooting with the viewfinder TTL phase-matching autofocus: Select from l, k, or f mode which enables automatically switching between l and k. (p.100) Set the focusing point in [AF Active Area]. (p.102) Faster autofocus performance than “contrast detection AF” is possible. Shooting with Live View Contrast detection AF: Face detection and tracking are available.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 100 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 100 Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder The following autofocus modes can be selected when shooting with the viewfinder. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject comes into focus, the focus is locked (focus lock) at that position.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 101 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. The shutter can be released even if the subject is not in focus. A (k) Continuous mode • Available only when the mode dial is set to e, K, b, c, L or a.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 102 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 102 Selecting the Focusing Point (AF Point) Sets the focusing point when shooting with the viewfinder. The selected focus point will light red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area). Auto (5 AF b Points) Out of the 5 AF points, the camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 103 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 103 Selecting the Desired Focusing Point 1 Select S in Step 3 on p.102, and press the 4 button. 2 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. 3 Select the desired AF point. 1/ 30 F 4.5 400 4 Available operations Four-way controller (2345) 4 button Press and hold 4 button Changes the AF point. Returns the AF point to the center.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 104 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 104 Setting the Contrast AF during Live View You can select from the following autofocus methods when shooting with Live View. D 4 Face Detection Detects and tracks faces of people. (default setting) The main face detection frame for autofocus and auto exposure is displayed in yellow. Shooting Functions E Tracking Tracks the subject in focus when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. G Select Focuses on a desired area.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 105 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 105 4 Shooting Functions • You can also change the setting from [Contrast AF] in [Live View] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. • [Contrast AF] is fixed to D in U (Standard)/c (Portrait)/. (Night Scene Portrait) of n mode or c (Portrait)/. (Night Scene Portrait)/R (Kids) of H mode. • To lock the focus and recompose the picture, select G or H. • To take pictures when the subject is not in focus, set [15. AF.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 106 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 106 Selecting the Desired Focusing Area You can set the range of the autofocusing area (AF area). 1 Select G in Step 3 on p.104, 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 4 Press the U/i button. The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. Shooting Functions 4 Press the 4 button.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 107 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 107 Checking the Focus When shooting with Live View, you can check the focus lock position by magnifying the image on the monitor, centering around the area in focus. 1 View the subject on the monitor, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. 2 Press the 4 button while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. 3 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to change the magnification.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 108 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 108 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) While looking through the viewfinder or viewing the Live View screen, turn the focusing ring until the subject is clearly visible. In \ mode, the shutter can be released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus. Focusing Using the Viewfinder You can manually adjust the focus using the matte field in viewfinder.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 109 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 109 Focusing Using Live View 1 2 While viewing the monitor, turn the focusing ring. When it is difficult to check the focus, press the 4 button. The image on the monitor is magnified. x4 Available operations Rear e-dial (S) to the right (y) Rear e-dial (S) to the left (f) Four-way controller (2345) d button 4 Magnifies the image (up to 6 times) Reduces the image (up to 2 times) Moves the display area.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 110 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 110 AF Fine Adjustment You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s autofocus system. • Be sure to use [AF Fine Adjustment] only when necessary. Care should be taken as adjusting the autofocus may make it difficult to capture images with the appropriate focus. • Any camera shake during test shooting may make it difficult to obtain the accurate focusing position. Therefore, always use a tripod when taking test shots.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 111 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 111 Available operations Four-way controller (5)/ Rear e-dial (S) to the right (y) Four-way controller (4)/ Rear e-dial (S) to the left (f) | button 5 Adjusts the focus to a closer position. Adjusts the focus to a farther position. Resets the adjustment value to the default setting. Press the 4 button. The adjustment value is saved. 6 Press the 3 button three times. The camera is ready to take a picture. Take a test picture.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 112 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) 112 You can use the preview function to check depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are two preview methods. | Preview Method Description Optical Preview For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder. e Digital Preview For checking the composition, exposure and focus on the monitor.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 113 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 113 Displaying the Digital Preview 1 Assign [Digital Preview] to the V/Y button. Refer to “Setting the V/Y Button Operation” (p.165) for details. 2 Focus on the subject, and press the V/Y button. | appears on the monitor during preview and you can check the composition, exposure and focus. 4 Rear e-dial (S) m button 3 Magnifies the preview image. (p.177) Saves the preview image. Press the shutter release button halfway.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 114 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake 114 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 115 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 3 115 Use the four-way controller (45) to select Q or R, and press the 4 button. Shake Reduction On The camera returns to the control panel. MENU Cancel OK OK Q Uses Shake Reduction. (default setting) R Does not use Shake Reduction. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. • The Shake Reduction function is not available in the following situations.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 116 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 116 Correcting the Tilt of the Images When an image is tilted, it can be corrected up to a maximum of ±1.0 degrees (when Shake Reduction is turned on). 1 2 Select [Horizon Correction] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select P (Off) or O (On). 4 Shooting Functions 3 1 2 3 4 High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Composition Adjust.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 117 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 117 Shooting with the Self-timer Self-timer g (12 sec.) Self-timer Z (2 sec.) The shutter is released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture. 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 118 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 118 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. A beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. For Z, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 119 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 119 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional) The shutter can be released from a distance by using an optional remote control unit. The shutter is released immediately after the shutter h Remote Control release button on the remote control unit is pressed. Remote Control i (3 sec. delay) The shutter is released about 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 120 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 120 6 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front of the camera, and press the shutter release button on the remote control unit. 4m The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit is about 4 m from the front of the camera. After a picture is taken, the remote control receiver lights for 2 seconds and then returns to blinking.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 121 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Taking Pictures Continuously 121 Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. g Continuous Shooting (Hi) Up to approximately 6 frames per second can be taken continuously (for JPEG images). h Continuous Shooting (Lo) Up to approximately 3 frames per second can be taken continuously (for JPEG images). 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in standby mode.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 122 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 122 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 capture mode is fixed to g in \ (Moving Object)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H mode. • If the focus mode is set to l, the focus position is locked in the first frame and pictures are taken continuously at the same interval.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 123 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 123 Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. The following items can be set. Interval Set the time interval between shots from 3 seconds to 24 hours. Set from 2 to 999. Number of The number of pictures that can be set varies depending on the shooting Shots conditions such as the amount of available space on the SD Memory Card. Start Interval Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 124 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 124 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. 8 9 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Time], and press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 125 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 125 • Refer to “Interval Movie” (p.132) for information on how to perform Interval Shooting in C mode. • If the mode dial or the main switch is turned while shooting, the pictures that have been already taken are saved and Interval Shooting is ended. • [Single Frame Shooting] is used regardless of the current drive mode setting.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 126 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 126 Multi-exposure You can create a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image. Multi-exposure is not available in the following situations. • when Z (Night Scene HDR) of H mode, or C mode is set • when Interval Shooting, Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set 1 Select [Multi-exposure] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Multi-exposure] screen appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 127 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 6 127 Take the picture. The composite picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed. The following operations can be performed during Instant Review. Available operations U/i button 3 button Discards pictures taken up to that point and takes pictures again from the first frame. Saves pictures taken up to that point and cancels shooting.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 128 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Recording Movies 128 This camera enables you to record movies with the following format. • Sound • File format Monaural MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (File extension: .MOV) Changing the Settings for Movie Recording 4 Settings for recording movies can be changed using the [C Movie] menu or the control panel. Below, how to change the settings from the [C Movie 1] menu is explained as an example.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 129 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 5 129 Select [Recorded Pixels]. Display Resolution Recorded Pixels Aspect Ratio a (default setting) 1920×1080 Frame Rate (fps) K 30/25/24 b 1280×720 K 60/50/30/25/24 c 640×480 I 30/25/24 When the setting is changed, the amount of recordable time for that setting appears at the top right of the screen. 6 Select [Framerate]. The frame rates that can be selected vary depending on the recorded pixels.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 130 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 130 Recording Movies 1 Set the mode dial to C. Live View for movie recording is displayed. 2 View the subject on the monitor. Recording Sound Level Movie SR Change the exposure setting as necessary. 4 Shooting Functions 10'30" Recordable Time Available operations Rear e-dial (S) Front e-dial (R) m button ´ Rear e-dial (S) Four-way controller (2) 3 Exposure Setting c/a: Adjusts the aperture value (only before shooting).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 131 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 131 • When [Recording Sound Level] is set to a value other than l (0), the camera operation sounds are also recorded. When recording a movie, mount the camera onto a tripod and do not operate the camera while recording. • The flash is not available. • When recording a movie using an image processing function such as Digital Filter, some frames may be omitted from the recorded movie.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 132 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 132 Interval Movie Takes still pictures at a set interval from a set time and saves them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI). The following items can be set. 4 Interval Select from 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., or 1 hour. Recording Time Set the duration of recording from 12 seconds to 99 hours. The time that can be set varies depending on the [Interval] setting.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 133 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 5 133 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 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 134 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 134 Playing Back Movies Recorded movies can be played back in playback mode in the same manner as saved still pictures. 1 Select a movie to play back in the single image display of playback mode. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. 2 4 Press the four-way controller (2). Movie playback starts.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 135 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 135 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.134 to pause the movie. Use the four-way controller (45) to display the frame to save as a still picture. Frame number/ Total number of frames 90/1800 90/18000 4 3 Press the m button. The save confirmation screen appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 136 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 136 Editing Movies Movies can be divided and unwanted segments can be deleted. 1 Select a movie to play back in the single image display of playback mode. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears. 4 3 Shooting Functions Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [ (Movie Edit), and press the 4 button. The movie editing screen appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 137 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 6 137 Use the four-way controller (45) to move the selection frame, and press the 4 button. The segment(s) to delete are specified. Multiple segments can be specified. Press the 4 button again to cancel the selection. 7 00'05" 10'00" Select segments for deletion MENU OK Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed in Step 4 appears again. 8 Press the 4 button.
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 139 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 5 Shooting Settings This chapter describes image file formats and camera operating settings in capture mode. Setting a File Format ............................................140 Setting the White Balance ....................................143 Correcting Images ................................................148 Setting the Image Finishing Tone ........................155 Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions .............
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 140 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Setting a File Format 140 Set the 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 141 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 141 File Format You can set the format of image files. Captures images in JPEG format. (default setting) You can change the [JPEG Recorded Pixels] and [JPEG Quality] settings. RAW Captures images in a CMOS sensor output format without processing. RAW files are recorded with the general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 142 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 142 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. 5 sRGB Shooting Settings AdobeRGB Mainly used for devices such as a computer.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 143 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Setting the White Balance 143 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 144 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 144 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in standby mode. The White Balance setting screen appears. The last image taken is displayed in the background. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the white balance. Auto White Balance When J 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 145 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 5 145 Press the 4 button. The screen that was displayed in Step 2 appears again. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. To set the white balance for when the flash discharges, select [Auto White Balance], [Unchanged] or [Flash] in [10. WB When Using Flash] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu. Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 146 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 146 5 6 Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame to the position you want to measure. Press the 4 button. The white balance is measured, and the screen that was displayed in Step 2 appears again. Adjust the white balance as necessary. The message [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears when measuring is unsuccessful. Press the 4 button to remeasure the white balance. 7 Press the 4 button.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 147 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 4 147 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a number, and press the 4 button. The white balance settings of the selected image are saved as Manual White Balance and the camera is ready to take a picture. The white balance setting is K.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 148 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Correcting Images 148 The camera and lens properties can be automatically modified for when taking pictures. Brightness Adjustment Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones expression by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed and underexposed areas. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 149 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 149 • When Highlight Correction is enabled, the minimum sensitivity is set to ISO 200. • You can also set [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] in [D-Range Settings] of the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 150 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 150 3 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Align], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Uses Auto Align. Activates Shake Reduction according to the [Shake Reduction] setting. (default setting) P Does not use Auto Align. Deactivates Shake Reduction. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exposure Bracket Value], and press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 151 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 151 Lens Correction Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. Distortion Distortion is a phenomenon in which the center of the image appears inflated (barrel distortion) or the center of the image appears pinched (pincushion distortion). Distortion occurs more easily when using a zoom lens or a small diameter lens, and straight walls or the horizon in an image appear curved.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 152 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 152 • Corrections can only be made when using DA, DA L, D FA or some FA lenses. Lens Correction functions cannot be selected when an incompatible lens is attached. (p.255) • The Lens Correction functions are disabled when using an accessory such as a close-up ring or rear converter that is attached between the camera and the lens. • The shooting speed for Continuous Shooting may be slower when using the Distortion Correction function.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 153 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 153 Composition Adjustment It allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the Shake Reduction mechanism. Use this when you want to adjust the composition, such as when using a tripod. 1 Select [Composition Adjust.] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Composition Adjust.] screen appears. 2 Select [Start adjustment], and press the 4 button.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 154 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 154 4 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to normal Live View and is ready to take a picture. • Shake Reduction and Horizon Correction are not available. • The saved adjustment value is reset when Live View is ended. • If you use the Composition Adjustment function frequently, you can assign the function to the |/Y button. (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 155 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Setting the Image Finishing Tone 155 Take pictures with settings to suit for your creative photographic vision. Custom Image Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking pictures with a creative finishing tone. Image Tone Image Natural Creates a natural look that is close to the actual color. Portrait Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 156 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 156 2 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 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. Bright INFO Parameter Adj.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 157 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM The following parameters can be changed according to the selected image finishing tone.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 158 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 158 You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image The outcome of cross processing varies each time a picture is taken. If a cross processed image that you like comes out, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image. A total of three Cross Processing settings can be saved.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 159 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 159 Digital Filter You can apply a filter effect when taking pictures. The following filters can be selected. Filter Name Effect Parameter Extracted Color 1: Red/Magenta/Blue/ Cyan/Green/Yellow Extract Color Toy Camera For extracting one or two specific colors Extractable Range of Color 1: 1 to 5 and making the rest of the image black and Extracted Color 2: Off/Red/Magenta/ Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow white.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 160 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 160 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Digital Filter], and press the 4 button. The Digital Filter setting screen appears. The last image taken is displayed in the background. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a filter. You can check the selected filter effect with the background image. Proceed to Step 7 if you do not need to change the parameters.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 161 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 7 161 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 [No Filter] in Step 3 to finish shooting with a digital filter. • After shooting, you can also apply digital filter effects to JPEG/RAW images in playback mode. (p.189) • [Shading Level] for the Toy Camera filter and the Shading filter cannot be checked with Live View.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 162 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions 162 Functions can be assigned to the front/rear e-dial, V/Y button, and =/L button. The current functions assigned to the buttons/dials can be checked with guide display. Program Automatic Exposure Setting the E-dials Operation 5 Shooting Settings For each exposure mode, you can select the parameters for when the front and rear e-dials and | button are operated.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 163 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 4 163 Press the four-way controller (5), and use the four-way controller (23) to select a function. Exposure Mode The following settings can be selected for each exposure mode.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 164 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 164 Exposure Mode Front E-dial (R) Rear E-dial (S) b c c b | Button (default setting) eLINE L /a (default setting) bSHIFT cSHIFT – p C – c – c – – o c – c o – (default setting) Depends on the [Exposure Setting] (p.128) of the [C Movie 1] menu.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 165 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 165 Setting the V/Y Button Operation You can assign one of the following functions to the V/Y button. One Push File Format Temporarily changes the file format. Simultaneously saves an image in both JPEG and RAW formats, regardless of the [File Format] setting. You can set whether or not to apply the setting to only one image, and select the file format when the V/Y button is pressed. (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 166 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 166 4 Press the 3 button three times. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. Setting the One Push File Format When [One Push File Format] is assigned to the V/Y button, specify the function settings. 1 2 Select [One Push File Format] in Step 3 on p.165. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel after 1 shot], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 167 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 167 Setting the =/L Button Operation You can assign one of the following functions to the =/L button. Separate settings can be made for still picture shooting and movie recording. Enable AF1 Both the =/L button and shutter release button are available to perform autofocus. (p.99) (default setting) Enable AF2 Autofocus is performed only when the =/L button is pressed and not when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 168 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Saving Frequently Used Settings 168 You can save the current camera settings in the A mode and easily retrieve them. The following settings can be saved.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 169 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 3 169 Press the four-way controller (5). Save USER Mode Save USER Mode Rename USER Mode Check Saved Settings Reset USER Mode MENU 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USER1] or [USER2], and press the four-way controller (5). Save USER Mode USER1 USER2 5 MENU Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Save], and press the 4 button.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 170 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 170 3 Enter the text. Up to 18 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered. Text selection cursor Rename USER Mode Finish Text input cursor Delete One Character MENU Cancel OK Enter Available operations Four-way controller (2345) Rear e-dial (S) m button 4 button 5 U/i button Shooting Settings 4 Moves the text selection cursor. Moves the text input cursor. Switches between upper and lower case letters.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 171 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 171 Checking the Saved USER Settings 1 Select [Check Saved Settings] in Step 3 of p.169, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Check Saved Settings] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USER1] or [USER2], and press the four-way controller (5). The current settings saved as A mode are displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages. ±2.0 200-800 G1 A1 0.0 0.0 3 Press the 4 button.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 172 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 172 2 Change the settings as necessary. The capture mode can be changed in [Exposure Mode] of the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. This screen appears only when the mode dial is set to B or C. 1 2 3 4 Exposure Mode Custom Image Digital Filter HDR Capture Image Capture Settings AE Metering MENU Cancel 3 OK OK Take a picture. The settings changed in Step 2 are not saved as A mode settings.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 173 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 6 Playback Functions and Image Editing This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions and how to edit the captured images. How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions ..............................................................174 Setting the Playback Display Method ...................176 Selecting the Playback Functions ........................177 Deleting Multiple Images ......................................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 174 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 174 How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions Make settings related to playing back and editing images in the playback mode palette or [Q Playback] menu. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.38). Playback Mode Palette Items Press the four-way controller (3) in the single image display to call up the playback mode palette. You can also display the playback mode palette when a movie is paused.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 175 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Item Function Page Saves the settings for an image captured in Cross Processing mode of Custom Image to Favorite. p.158 *1 Converts a RAW image to JPEG format and h RAW Development saves it as a new image. p.196 s Save Cross Processing [ Movie Edit *3 Divides a movie and deletes unwanted segments. p.136 *1 *2 r DPOF Sets the number of prints and whether to print the date on images saved on the SD Memory Card. p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 176 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Setting the Playback Display Method 176 You can set the initial magnification when magnifying images (p.177), whether to display the bright/dark area warning, and whether to automatically rotate images that are captured with the camera held vertically in the single image display. 1 2 Select [Quick Zoom] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 177 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Selecting the Playback Functions 177 You can display images in a list or play back saved images successively. Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode. 1 2 Select an image in the single image display. Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the right (toward y). 100-0001 The image is magnified with each click (1.2 to 16 times).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 178 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 178 Displaying Multiple Images 1 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the left (toward f) in the single image display. The 9 thumbnail display screen appears (default setting). 100 - 0010 2 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the left (toward f) again to switch to the folder display. Images are grouped and displayed by the folder in which they are saved.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 179 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 179 Changing the Multiple Image Display Style You can change the number of images displayed at the same time, or display the images by shooting date. 1 Press the M button in Step 1 on p.178. The display style selection screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the display style.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 180 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 180 Available operations Four-way controller (23) Four-way controller (45) Rear e-dial (S) to the right (y) 3 Selects a shooting date. Selects an image taken on the selected shooting date. Displays the selected image in the single image display. Turn to the left (f) to return to the Calendar Filmstrip Display. Press the 4 button. The selected display style is confirmed.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 181 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 181 Playing Back Images Continuously You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively in a 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 182 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 182 Starting the Slideshow 1 Select [Start] in Step 2 on p.181, 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 starts. Start Available operations 6 4 button Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Playback Functions and Image Editing 2 Pauses/resumes playback. Displays the previous image. Displays the next image.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 183 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 183 Rotating Images You can rotate captured images during playback. If you set the camera so that it saves images with rotation information at the time of shooting, even when you take pictures with the camera held vertically, the vertical position sensor is activated and the pictures can be played back with the correct image orientation. The rotation information of an image can be changed by following the procedure below. • When [19.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 184 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Deleting Multiple Images 184 You can delete multiple images at once. Be aware that deleted images cannot be restored. 1Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) (p.220) Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images at once. • Protected images cannot be selected. • You can select up to 100 images at a time. 1 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the left (toward f) in the single image display.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 185 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 4 185 Press the U/i button. The delete confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete], and press the 4 button. The selected images are deleted. Deleting a Folder 1 Turn the rear e-dial (S) two clicks to the left (toward f) in the single image display. The folder display screen appears. 2 Press the U/i button. The delete confirmation screen appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 186 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 186 Deleting All Images You can delete all images saved on the SD Memory Card 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 6 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 187 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Processing Images 187 Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) Changes the number of recorded pixels of a selected image, and saves it as a new image. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized. • Images already resized to Z or S with this camera cannot be resized. 1 Select an image to resize in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 188 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 188 Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Crops out only the desired area of a selected image and saves it as a new image. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be cropped. • Images already resized to Z or S with this camera cannot be cropped. 1 Select an image to crop in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 189 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 189 Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit captured images using digital filters. The following filters are available. Filter Name Monochrome Effect Creates a monochrome image.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 190 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 190 Filter Name Effect Parameter Pastel Creates an image that looks as though it was drawn with a crayon. Posterization Lessens the tone of the image to create an image Intensity: 1 to 5 that looks as though it was hand-drawn. Low/Medium/High In-Focus Plane: -3 to +3 In-Focus Width: Narrow/Middle/ Wide Miniature Blurs part of the image to create a simulated miniature scene.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 191 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 1 191 Select an image for applying the digital filter in the single image display, 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. You can check the selected filter effect with the background image.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 192 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 192 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Apply additional filter(s)] or [Save as], and press the 4 button. Continue selecting filters? Apply additional filter(s) Save as Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when Cancel you want to apply additional filters to the OK OK MENU same image. The screen that was displayed in Step 3 appears again. If [Save as] is selected, the filter-processed image is saved as a new image.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 193 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 4 193 To check the parameter details, press the M button. You can check the filter parameters. Press the 3 button to return to the previous screen. 100-0001 Reapplies following digital filter effects from previous image 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. MENU 5 9. 13. 10. 14. 11. 15. 12. 16. INFO Details 17. 18. 19. 20. OK OK Press the 4 button. The image selection screen appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 194 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 194 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 in the index print or you can select them yourself. The images will be randomly arranged or displayed by file number depending on the layout selected. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in the single image display. The playback mode palette appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 195 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 7 195 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the background color, and press the 4 button. You can select a white or black background. 8 9 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. Picks images automatically from all of the images saved.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 196 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Developing RAW Images 196 You can convert captured RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as new files. Only RAW images captured with this camera can be edited. RAW images captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera. Developing One RAW Image 1 Select a RAW image in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 197 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 197 The following parameters can be changed. Parameter Value Page Aspect Ratio (K/J/I/L), JPEG Image Capture Settings Recorded Pixels *1, JPEG Quality, Color Space p.141 Distortion Correction/Lateral Chromatic Aberration Adjustment (This can be selected only for images taken with a compatible lens. (p.255)) p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 198 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 198 Developing Multiple RAW Images You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings. 1 Select [Developing multiple images] in Step 3 on p.196, and press the 4 button. Images are displayed in [4 Thumbnail Display], [9 Thumbnail Display], [16 Thumbnail Display] or [36 Thumbnail Display] (the display style that was selected last). 2 Select the RAW images to be developed.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 199 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 5 199 Use the four-way controller (2345) to set [JPEG Recorded Pixels] and [JPEG Quality]. JPEG Recorded Pixels When [Develop images as shot] is selected in Step 4, select W, X, Y or Z for [JPEG Recorded Pixels]. OK MENU When [Develop images with modified settings] is selected, refer to p.197 to change other parameters. All images are developed with the same settings. 6 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 200 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Connecting the Camera to an AV Device 200 You can connect the camera to a TV or other device and play back captured images. • For an AV device with multiple video input terminals, check the operating manual of the device, and select a suitable video input terminal for connecting the camera. • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the optional AC adapter kit is recommended.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 201 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 4 201 Turn the AV device and camera on. The camera turns on in video mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device. • You cannot adjust the volume on the camera while the camera is connected to an AV device. Adjust the volume on the AV device. • Movies are played back with monaural sound. • Images are output at normal resolution regardless of the resolution supported by the AV device.
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 203 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 7 Changing Additional Settings This chapter describes how to change additional settings. How to Operate the Set-up Menu .........................204 Camera Settings ..................................................206 File Management Settings ...................................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 204 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 204 How to Operate the Set-up Menu The [R Set-up] menu offers you general settings related to the camera. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.38). Set-up Menu Items The following items are available in the [R Set-up 1-3] menus. Press the 3 button in capture/playback mode, and use the four-way controller (45) or rear e-dial (S) to display the [R Set-up 1-3] menus.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 205 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Menu R2 R3 Item Function Page Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the SD Memory Card. p.221 Copyright Information Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in Exif. p.222 Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically. p.214 Reset Resets all settings. p.217 AA Battery Type Selects the type of AA batteries used for the optional battery holder. p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 206 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Camera Settings 206 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 V/Y button) • Press OK for 1 sec.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 207 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 207 Setting the World Time The date and time set in “Initial Setting” (p.56) 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 abroad. 1 Select [World Time] in the [R Set-up 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [World Time] screen appears.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 208 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 208 7 Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. • Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.209) for cities that can be selected as a destination or hometown. • Select [W Hometown] in Step 3 to change the city and DST setting. • X appears in the control panel if [Time Setting] is set to [X Destination]. Also, the video output setting (p.
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 210 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 210 Setting the Monitor and the Menu Displays Setting the Electronic Level Display The bar scale of the electronic level can be displayed in the viewfinder or Live View screen. Set in [Electronic Level] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. P Does not display the bar scale of the electronic level. (default setting) O Displays the bar scale of the electronic level.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 211 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 211 Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the Monitor Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor. 1 Select [LCD Display Settings] in the [R Set-up 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [LCD Display Settings] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level], [Adjust: Blue-Amber], or [Adjust: GreenMagenta].
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 212 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 212 Setting the Display for Instant Review You can set the operation and display settings during Instant Review (p.64). 1 Select [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Instant Review] screen appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (5), use the four-way controller (23) to select a display time, and press the 4 button.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 213 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 213 Setting the Initial Menu Tab to be Displayed Set the initial menu tab displayed on the monitor when the 3 button is pressed. 1 Select [20. Save Menu Location] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [20. Save Menu Location] screen appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset Menu Location] or [Save Menu Location], and press the 4 button. Reset Menu Location The [A Rec.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 214 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 214 Battery Settings Minimizing Battery Consumption You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Set in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 2] menu. Select from [1min.] (default setting), [3min.], [5min.], [10min.], [30min.], or [Off]. • Perform any of the following operations to reactivate the camera from Auto Power Off. • Turn the camera off and on again. • Press the shutter release button halfway.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 215 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 215 When the type of batteries actually being used is different from the item you selected here, the battery level will not be correctly determined. Please set the correct battery type. Usually, there is no problem using [Auto-detect], however it may take a while to detect the battery type.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 216 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 216 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item, and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Turn the rear e-dial (S) to display the [Memory 2] screen. Memory 1 2 Flash Mode Drive Mode White Balance Custom Image Sensitivity EV Compensation Flash Exposure Comp. MENU 3 O Settings are saved even when the camera is turned off. P Settings are returned to their default values when the camera is turned off.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 217 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 217 Resetting the Camera Settings Resets the settings you selected in the menu screen to the default values. You cannot reset the settings when the mode dial is set to B or C. Resetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up Menus Settings of the direct keys and for the items of the [A Rec. Mode] menu, [C Movie] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu, and playback mode palette can be reset to default values.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 218 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 218 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 item appears again. Checking the Camera Version Information You can check the version information for software (firmware) in the camera. If an update file for the firmware is released, you can update the camera to the latest firmware version.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 219 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM File Management Settings 219 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 220 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 220 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 the single image display of 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 221 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 221 Changing the Naming System of the Folder 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 222 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 222 Only one folder can be created using this operation. Multiple empty folders cannot be created consecutively. Setting the Photographer Information The camera type, shooting conditions and other information are automatically embedded in captured images in Exif data format. You can embed photographer information in this Exif. Use the provided software (p.231) to check the Exif information.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 223 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 4 223 Enter the text. Up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered. Text selection cursor Photographer Finish Text input cursor Delete One Character MENU Cancel OK Enter Available operations Four-way controller (2345) Rear e-dial (S) m button 4 button U/i button 5 Moves the text selection cursor. Moves the text input cursor. Switches between upper and lower case letters.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 224 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 224 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 225 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 6 225 Press the M button to select P or O for printing the date. P The date is not printed. O The date is 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 or all images are saved and the camera returns to the single image display. • 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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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 227 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 8 Connecting to a Computer This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, install the supplied software on the CD-ROM, etc. Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer .....................................................228 Saving Images on a Computer .............................229 Using the Provided Software ................................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 228 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 228 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”. When connecting the camera to a computer and using the software, we recommend using a computer with the following system requirements.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 229 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Saving Images on a Computer 229 Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer. 1 Select [Interface Options] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Interface Options] screen appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB Connection], and press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 230 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 230 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 the camera off, and use the USB cable to connect the VIDEO/PC 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 “K-30”.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 231 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Using the Provided Software 231 “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX” is included on the CD-ROM (S-SW128). With the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, you can develop RAW files, adjust the color of the images and other settings, and save the new images in JPEG or TIFF format. Installing the Software You can install the software from the provided CD-ROM.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 232 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 232 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 233 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 233 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.232. A world map for Internet Product Registration is displayed. If the computer is connected to the Internet, click the displayed country or area 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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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 235 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 9 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 ........................................236 Using an External Flash (Optional) ......................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 236 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 236 Using the Built-in Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in b Mode Any desired shutter speed of 1/180 sec. or slower can be set. Using the Flash in c Mode The shutter speed automatically changes over a range from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed that reduces camera shake (the slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use). The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 237 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 237 Using e/K/c Mode 1 Set the mode dial to e, K or c. 2 Press the E button. The built-in flash pops up. 3 Set the flash mode to G or H. The shutter speed is set slower to give a proper exposure for the background. 4 Take a picture. Using b/L/a Mode 1 Set the mode dial to b, L or a. 2 Set the flash mode to E or F. 3 Set the shutter speed (for b mode) or shutter speed and aperture value (for L or a mode).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 238 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 238 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash Relationships among the guide number, aperture and distance must be considered when shooting with the flash to obtain a correct exposure. Calculate the shooting distance or aperture value in the following way, and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not sufficient. ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 Built-in Flash Guide Number Approx. 12 Approx.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 239 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Using an External Flash (Optional) 239 Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes such as P-TTL auto flash mode. z: Available #: Some functions are restricted. ×: Functions are unavailable.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 240 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 240 Using the P-TTL Auto Flash 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 Make sure that the external flash is fully charged, and then take a picture.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 241 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 241 Using the High-speed Sync Flash With an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ flash unit, you can discharge a flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash. 2 Set the mode dial to b or a. 3 Turn on the camera and the external flash. 4 Set the external flash sync mode to HSb (high-speed sync).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 242 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 242 Using Flash in Wireless Mode By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the built-in flash with one or more external flashes, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord. • Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS. • Two or more AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ external flashes are required to use the high-speed sync flash in wireless mode.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 243 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 243 Wireless Shooting Using a Combination of the Built-in Flash and an External Flash Unit Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. 1 2 Remove the external flash unit after the channel is set on the camera, and place it at the desired location. Set the camera’s flash mode to r. Wireless Mode The camera is ready to take a picture.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 244 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 244 Wireless Shooting Using a Combination of External Flash Units 1 2 3 Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the camera to [MASTER] or [CONTROL]. MASTER Discharge both the flash directly connected to the camera and the wireless flash unit as the main flash. CONTROL Discharges the flash directly connected to the camera as a control flash only, not as the main flash.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 245 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 245 When combining with the built-in flash 2 1 3 Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG). For connecting the AF540FGZ flash unit, you can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 246 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 246 Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photography (contrast control sync flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from multiple units. The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 247 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 10 Appendix Default Settings ....................................................248 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......................................................255 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .................................260 Using the GPS Unit ..............................................263 Error Messages ....................................................266 Troubleshooting ...................................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 248 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 248 Default Settings The table below shows the factory default settings. The functions set in Memory (p.215) are saved even when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes: The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.217). No: The setting is saved even after reset. Direct Keys Default Setting Reset Setting Page ISO AUTO (ISO 100 to 3200) Yes p.85 F Yes p.143 Depends on capture mode Yes p.66 Yes p.91 p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 249 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Item AE Metering Default Setting Multi-segment AF.A Off Yes p.101 Off Yes p.103 AF Active Area Auto (5 AF Points) Yes p.102 AF Assist Light On Yes p.101 Lens Correction Distortion Correction Off Yes Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj On Yes Multiexposure Number of Shots AF Settings Interval Shooting Expanded Area AF Reset Page Setting Yes p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 250 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 250 Item Display Time Instant Review 1sec. Reset Setting Yes On Yes Default Setting Enlarge Instant Review Page Save RAW Data On Yes Histogram Display Off Yes Bright/Dark Area Off Yes e Rb, Sc, |}e Yes K R--, So, |-- Yes b Rb, S--, |-- Yes E-Dial c Programming R--, Sc, |-- Yes Rb, Sc, |eLINE Yes p R--, Sc, |-- Yes C R--, S--, |-- Yes One Push File Format Enable AF1 Yes p.165 Yes p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 251 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 251 [C Movie] Menu e Reset Setting Yes a Yes Framerate 30 fps Yes Quality Level C 3 Yes Yes On Yes 3sec. Yes 00:00'12" Yes Now Yes 12:00 AM/00:00 Yes Item Default Setting Exposure Setting Recorded Pixels Movie Capture Settings Recording Sound Level Movie SR Interval Recording Time Interval Movie Start Interval Start Time Page p.128 p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 252 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 252 [Q Playback] Menu Item Display Duration Slideshow Screen Effect Repeat Playback 3sec. Reset Setting Yes Off Yes Default Setting Off Yes Off Yes Bright/Dark Area Off Yes Auto Image Rotation On Yes Delete All Images — — Quick Zoom Page p.181 p.176 p.186 [R Set-up] Menu English Reset Setting No p.56 01/01/2012 Hometown No p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 253 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 253 Item Auto Power Off Reset AA Battery Type p.214 — — p.217 Auto-detect Yes p.214 p.213 Default Setting — — Dust Removal — — Startup Action/ Shutdown Action Off Yes — — Pixel Mapping Dust Removal 1min. Reset Setting Yes Sensor Cleaning Page p.260 p.261 Format — — p.219 Firmware Info/Options — — p.218 [A Custom Setting] Menu Item 1. EV Steps 2.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 254 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 254 Reset Menu Location Reset Setting Yes 21. Catch-in Focus Off Yes p.111 22. AF Fine Adjustment Off Yes p.110 23. Using Aperture Ring Disable Yes p.259 Reset Custom Functions — — p.217 Item 20. Save Menu Location 10 Default Setting Page p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 255 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 255 All camera capture modes are available when DA, DA L, or FA J lens is used, or when a lens with an s position is used with the aperture ring set to the s position. When they are used in a position other than s, or other lenses are used, the following restrictions apply. z: Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the s position. #: Some functions are restricted.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 256 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 256 *5 Distortion Correction is disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm lens is used. *6 To use an FA/F SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens or FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 lens, set [23. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set, but only within manual aperture range. *7 Only available with an FA 31mm F1.8 Limited, FA 43mm F1.9 Limited, or FA 77mm F1.8 Limited lens. *8 Fixed to [Spot].
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 257 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 257 Lens and Built-in Flash Depending on the lens used with this camera, the use of the built-in flash may not be available or may be limited due to vignetting. The built-in flash cannot be regulated and fully discharges when A lenses not set to the s position, lenses manufactured prior to the A lenses or soft focus lenses are used. DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without problems.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 258 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 258 Setting the Focal Length The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. Set the focal length when using a lens for which the focal length information cannot be automatically obtained. 1 Make sure that [Shake Reduction] is activated, and turn the camera off. Refer to “Reducing Vertical and Horizontal Camera Shake” (p.114) for details. 2 Attach a lens, and turn the camera on.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 259 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 259 Using the Aperture Ring The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without an s position is attached. Select [Enable] in [23. Using Aperture Ring] 23. Using Aperture Ring of the [A Custom Setting 4] menu.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 260 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 260 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 from the sensor unit. 1 Select [Dust Removal] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 261 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 261 Removing Dust with a Blower Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. • The self-timer lamp blinks while cleaning the sensor. • This camera may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS sensor. It is not a malfunction.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 262 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 262 4 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Mirror Up], and press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. Sensor Cleaning Raises mirror and opens shutter for access to clean sensor. Turn the power off to finish ġ Mirror Up Cancel OK OK 5 Clean the CMOS sensor. Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor. 6 Turn the camera off. The mirror automatically returns to its original position.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 263 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Using the GPS Unit 263 The following functions are available when the optional GPS unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera. Electronic Compass Displays the latitude, longitude, altitude of the current location, lens direction and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in standby mode. N 36°45.410' W140°02.000' 89m 0° 06/06/2012 10:00:00 ASTROTRACER Tracks and captures celestial bodies.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 264 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 264 Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) 1 Select [GPS] in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [GPS] screen appears. 2 Select [ASTROTRACER], and press the four-way controller (5). The [ASTROTRACER] screen appears. GPS ASTROTRACER Calibration Positioning Interval GPS Time Sync 1min. MENU 3 Select [Action in B Mode], press the four-way controller (5) to select V, and press the 4 button.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 265 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 7 265 Press the shutter release button fully again. Exposure ends. When [Timed Exposure] is enabled, shooting ends automatically after the set [Exposure Time] has elapsed. • When you do not want the indicators on the GPS unit to turn on while shooting with the ASTROTRACER function, you can turn them off by selecting the OFF icon for [GPS LED Indicators] in Step 3. • Refer to the manual of the GPS unit for details on ASTROTRACER.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 266 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 266 10 Error Messages 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 files. (p.50, p.184) You may be able to save more images if you change the image capture settings. (p.140) No image There are no images that can be played back on the SD Memory Card.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 267 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Error Messages Description Not enough battery power remaining to clean sensor Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery or new AA batteries, or use the optional AC adapter kit. Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware Appears when trying to update the firmware if the battery level is insufficient.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 268 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 268 10 Error Messages Description Camera overheated. Disabling Live View temporarily to protect circuitry Live View cannot be used because the camera’s internal temperature is too high. Try using Live View again when the camera has cooled down. The camera will turn off to prevent damage from overheating The camera will turn off because its internal temperature gets too hot.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 269 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Troubleshooting 269 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 270 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 270 Problem Cause Remedy Position the subject in the AF area. If the subject is outside the AF area, aim the The subject is not in camera at the subject and lock the focus, the AF area then compose a picture and press the Autofocus does shutter release button fully. not work The subject is too Move away from the subject and take a close picture.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 271 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Problem Cause Remedy The Shake Reduction function is off Turn the Shake Reduction function on. (p.114) The focal length is not set If a lens for which the focal length information cannot be obtained is used, set the focal length in the [Input Focal Length] screen. (p.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 272 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 272 Main Specifications Model Description Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera with a built-in retractable P-TTL flash Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lens KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lenses Image Capture Unit Image Sensor Primary color filter, CMOS, Size: 23.7 × 15.7 (mm) Effective Pixels Approx. 16.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 273 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 273 Live View Type TTL method using CMOS image sensor Focusing Mechanism Contrast detection: Face Detection, Tracking, Select, Spot Display Field of view: approx. 100%, Magnified view (2×, 4×, 6×), Grid display (4 × 4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale), Bright/dark area warning, Histogram, Focus Peaking LCD Monitor Type TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing Size 3.0 inches Dots Approx.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 274 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 274 Exposure Control Type TTL open-aperture 77 segment metering Metering Modes: Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering Metering Range EV 0 to 22 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 277 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 277 Power Supply Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 With AA battery holder D-BH109 (optional), four AA batteries (lithium, Ni-MH rechargeable, alkaline) can be used. AC Adapter AC Adapter kit K-AC128 (optional) Battery Life (With D-LI109) Number of recordable images (with 50% flash usage): approx. 410 images, (without flash usage): approx. 480 images Playback time: approx.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 278 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 278 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time When using the fully charged battery Battery D-LI109 Temperature Normal Shooting Flash Photography 50% Use 100% Use Playback Time 23°C 480 410 360 270 minutes 0°C 360 300 250 210 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 279 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Index Symbols A AA batteries ........................... 46 AC adapter ............................. 48 Accessories ............................16 Adding the date (DPOF) .......225 AdobeRGB ...........................142 AE Lock ..................................94 AE Metering ............................95 AF area .................................106 AF Assist Light .........17, 63, 101 AF coupler ..............................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 280 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 280 Battery type .......................... 214 Bleach Bypass (Custom Image) ............................................. 155 Blue Sky d .................... 81, 82 Body mount cover .................. 52 Bracketing shooting ............... 91 Bright (Custom Image) ......... 155 Bright areas ........................... 32 Bright/Dark Area warning ..................................... 176, 212 Brightness adjustment .........
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 281 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM DPOF ................................... 224 D-Range Settings ................ 149 Drive Mode ............................ 74 DST ................................ 57, 207 Dust Removal ...................... 260 Dynamic Range ................... 148 E E-dial .................................... 162 E-Dial Programming ............ 162 Electronic Compass ....... 27, 263 Electronic Level ....... 27, 35, 210 Enlarge Instant Review ........
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 282 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 282 H HDR Capture ....................... 149 High Contrast (Digital Filter) ..................................... 159, 189 High Dynamic Range Image Capture ................................ 149 High/Low Key Adjustment (Custom Image) ................... 157 High-ISO NR .......................... 96 Highlight Correction ............. 148 High-speed Sync mode (flash) ............................................. 241 Histogram Display ...........
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 283 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM N Natural (Custom Image) ...... 155 Night Scene A ...................... 82 Night Scene HDR Z ............ 82 Night Scene Portrait . ... 81, 82 Night Snap l ........................ 82 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries ...............................................46 Noise Reduction .....................96 NTSC ....................................201 283 O 4 button ................19, 21, 103 One-Push Bracketing .............
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 284 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 284 Provided software ................ 231 PTP ...................................... 229 P-TTL (Flash) ....................... 240 Q Quality Level ................ 129, 142 Quick Zoom ......................... 176 R Radiant (Custom Image) ...... 155 RAW .................................... 141 RAW Development ...... 196, 231 V/Y button .............. 19, 165 Rear e-dial (S) ............ 19, 21 [A Rec. Mode] menu ....
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 285 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Spot metering ........................ 95 sRGB ................................... 142 Stage Lighting n .................. 83 Standard U ........................... 81 Standard Information Display ............................................... 28 Standby mode ........................ 22 Starburst (Digital Filter) ........ 190 Status screen ......................... 23 Strap ...................................... 42 Sunset K ...................
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 286 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 286 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 287 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 288 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 288 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 289 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Declaration of Conformity 289 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.
e_kb524_84percent.book Page 290 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 290 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.
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K-30_OPM_cover_ENG.fm Page i Wednesday, June 13, 2012 5:23 PM PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu) (France - http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.