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e_kb586_cover_7.4mm.fm Page 2 Friday, April 8, 2016 4:56 PM For Using Your Camera Safely We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.
• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product to breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109.
Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FR (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109 Battery charger D-BC109 AC plug cord Strap O-ST132 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW168 Start Guide Lenses you can use 2 Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.121.
Introducing the K-70 1 Getting Started 2 Taking Pictures 3 Playback Functions 4 Sharing Images 5 Changing the Settings 6 Appendix 7 3
How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual 1 Introducing the K-70 ............................p.9 Gives you an overview of the K-70. Read this and get to know your K-70! Names and Functions of the Working Parts .......................................................................p.9 Display Indicators ....................................... p.12 How to Change Function Settings ............. p.20 Menu List ...................................................... p.24 2 Reviewing Images ...
4 Playback Functions ..............................p.83 Appendix....................................................p.118 Provides other resources to get the most from your K-70. Playback Mode Palette Items .....................p.83 Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ..........p.118 Changing the Playback Method ................. p.84 Functions Available with Various Lenses .......................................................................p.121 Editing and Processing Images .............
Contents Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 2 Contents How to Use This Manual .........................4 Introducing the K-70 ................................9 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 9 Operating Controls ....................................................... 10 Display Indicators ............................................... 12 Monitor ......................................................................... 12 Viewfinder ......................................
Setting the Focus Method .................................. 61 Setting the Drive Mode ....................................... 65 Continuous Shooting ................................................... 66 Self-timer ..................................................................... 67 Remote Control ............................................................ 67 Bracketing .................................................................... 68 Mirror Lock-up Shooting .....................................
Appendix ...............................................118 Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ............... 118 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions ................................................................... 120 Contents Functions Available with Various Lenses ...... 121 Using the Aperture Ring ............................................ 123 Performing Catch-in Focus Shooting ......................... 124 Setting the Focal Length ............................................
Names and Functions of the Working Parts 1 Hot shoe Speaker Microphone Introduction Built-in flash Image plane indicator AF assist light Strap lug Mirror Lens mount index Microphone/cable release terminal Remote control receiver AF coupler Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Microphone Strap lug Card access lamp Diopter adjustment lever Card slot for SD Memory Card Viewfinder HDMI terminal (type D) Vari-angle monitor Terminal cover USB terminal (micro B) Connection cable cover B
Operating Controls 1 Introduction 1 2 6 3 4 7 2 Green button (M) Resets the value being adjusted. 5 8 c 9 0 d e f a b 10 1 EV Compensation button (J) Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.58) In playback mode, press to save the last JPEG image taken also in RAW format. (p.48) g h 3 Shutter release button (0) Press to capture images. (p.46) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode. 4 Main switch Turns the power on or off, or switches to C (movie) mode. (p.42, p.
f Playback button (3) Switches to playback mode. (p.47) Press the button again to switch to capture mode. 0 Rear e-dial (R) Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.52) You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed. (p.22) You can change camera settings when the control panel is displayed. (p.20) In playback mode, use this to magnify the image or display multiple images at the same time. (p.48, p.
Outdoor View Setting Display Indicators 1 Introduction 12 G 99999 AUTO Monitor Capture Mode With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while checking the status screen displayed on the monitor and looking through the viewfinder. (p.45) When not using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image displayed on the monitor. (p.
Status Screen G1A1 +1.0 99999 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Capture mode (p.50) AE Lock Focus Method (p.61) Custom Image (p.75) Clarity (p.80)/Skin Tone (p.80)/Digital Filter (p.77)/HDR Capture (p.79)/Pixel Shift Resolution (p.81) AA Filter Simulator (p.81) GPS positioning status (p.126) Wi-Fi connection status (p.95) AE Metering (p.58) Shake Reduction/ Horizon Correction Battery level E-dial guide Shutter speed Aperture value Sensitivity (p.
t Memo • In [Live View] of the A5 and C2 menus, you can change the display settings of Live View. (p.26, p.30) Control Panel The following functions are displayed with the default setting.
27 Recording Sound Level (p.55) 28 Current date and time 29 Destination (p.113) 30 Operation guide for the control panel customization (p.21) Shooting Info Display You can change the type of information displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. Use CD to select the type and press E. F 5.6 Status Screen 1600 99999 t Memo • Refer to “Using the Control Panel” (p.20) for how to use the control panel. • The functions displayed on the control panel can be customized. (p.
When shooting with Live View 1 Introduction Standard Information Display The Live View image and the settings for shooting with Live View are displayed. (p.13) Electronic Level The same electronic level as when shooting with the viewfinder is displayed. No Information Certain icons, such as those for the capture Display mode and drive mode, are not displayed. t Memo • The status screen is displayed when the camera is turned off and on again.
Detailed Information Display Still pictures 100-0001 +1.5 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 55.0mm 05/05/2016 10:30 2 3 1 13 4 5 7 8 10 15 14 17 18 6 12 11 9 16 39 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 37 41 40 Movies 100-0001 10'10" F8.0 1600 G1A1 5000K 1/ 125 +1.5 55.0mm 05/05/2016 10:30 Page 2 42 13 18 16 39 19 31 37 41 32 33 44 40 A 2 3 1 45 0m 123° N 36°45.410' W140°02.
Histogram Display 1 Viewfinder Use AB to switch between the brightness histogram and RGB histogram. When shooting with the viewfinder, information appears in the viewfinder. Introduction Brightness histogram 1 2 3 2 4 100-0001 5 1 2 3 4 1/ 2000 F2.8 7 8 6 200 9 B 1 5 +0.3 10 A 2 3 4 100-0001 11 12 13 1/ 2000 6 F2.8 200 +0.
t Memo Electronic Level You can check whether the camera is tilted by displaying electronic levels. The electronic level for the horizontal camera angle can be displayed in the viewfinder, and the electronic levels for the vertical and horizontal camera angles can be displayed on the Live View screen. (p.13) Select whether to display the electronic levels in [Viewfinder Overlay] and [Live View] of the A5 menu. (p.
How to Change Function Settings 1 Using the Control Panel Press G in standby mode. Use ABCD to select an item. Introduction Using the Direct Keys 99999 File Format Press ABCD in standby mode. A Sensitivity p.56 B White Balance p.72 C Flash Mode p.59 D Drive Mode p.65 05/05/2016 10:23 Use R to change settings. Press E to make detailed settings. File Format Cancel Press F to cancel the setting operation. 99999 OK Press E to confirm the selected item and return to the control panel.
7 Press J. Customizing the Control Panel 1 Press G in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Press J. The control panel reappears. 8 Press F. The camera returns to standby mode. 1 Introduction The functions displayed on the control panel can be customized. Some functions in the A, C, and D menus can be saved on the control panel. Refer to “Menu List” (p.24) for details on the functions that can be saved. The customization screen appears. 3 Use ABCD to select the function to change.
Using the Menus 1 Most functions are set from the menus. Use Q to change the menu category. 1 Introduction Custom Image AF with Viewfinder AF with Live View AF Assist Light AE Metering Menu tabs Exit Use R to switch between menu tabs. 3 Clarity Skin Tone Digital Filter HDR Capture Pixel Shift Resolution ASTROTRACER Press F to exit the menu screen. Press D to display the pop-up menu.
t Memo 1 Introduction • For the Custom Setting menus (E menus), you can show the setting screen of the next item in order of the menus on the monitor by turning R while the submenu of the currently selected item is displayed. • Press F to display the first tab of the most appropriate menus for the camera settings at that time. To display the menu tab last selected first, set in [21 Save Menu Location] of the E3 menu.
Menu List 1 Rec. Mode Menus Introduction Menu Item Custom Image Function Scene Mode *1 *3 AF Mode *1 AF with Live View Bright p.75 Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. (S mode) Portrait p.50 Selects the AF mode for shooting with the viewfinder. z p.62 Selects the area to adjust the focus for shooting with the viewfinder. Auto (11 AF Points) p.62 AF.S Setting Sets the action priority for when the autofocus mode is set to x and 0 is fully pressed. Focus-priority p.
Menu Item AE Metering *1 A1 Exposure Mode *4 A2 D-Range Settings Default Setting Page p.58 Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial is set to one of the modes from O to Q. p.112 File Format *1 Sets the file format of images. JPEG Recorded Pixels *1 Sets the recording size of JPEG images. JPEG Quality *1 Sets the quality of JPEG images. – JPEG q m p.49 RAW File Format Sets the RAW file format. Color Space Sets the color space to use.
Menu Item AA Filter Simulator 1 Shake Reduction Function Applies a low-pass filter effect using the Shake Reduction mechanism. *1 *1 Introduction Horizon Correction *1 Distortion Correction *1 A4 Peripheral Illumin. Corr. *1 Lens Correction Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj *1 Diffraction Correction *1 Input Focal Length *1 Electronic Level *1 Viewfinder Superimpose AF Overlay Area Electronic Level Live View 26 *1 Page Off p.81 Activates the Shake Reduction function.
Menu Item Function Display Time Other Display Settings A5 Page 1sec. Zoom Review Displays the magnified image during Instant Review. On Save RAW Data Saves the RAW data during Instant Review. On Delete Deletes the displayed image during Instant Review. On Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Instant Review. Off Guide Display Displays operation guides when the capture mode is changed. On p.
Menu Item 1 Introduction EV Compensation On Flash Mode On Flash Exposure Comp. On Drive Mode On White Balance On Custom Image On Skin Tone Digital Filter A5 Save USER Mode Determines which settings to save when the power is turned off. 28 Off Off Off Shooting Info Display Off Playback Info Display On Outdoor View Setting Off Night Vision LCD Display Off Save Settings CLEAR TONE, You can save frequently used capture settings to O to Q HDR LANDSCAPE, of the mode dial.
Movie Menus Menu Item Function Custom Image *1 AF Mode AF with Live View AF Active Area *1 Bright p.75 x Multiple AF Points Off AF Assist Light *1 Discharges the assist light when autofocusing in dark locations. On AE Metering *1 Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness Multi-segment and determining the exposure.
Menu Item Grid Display 1 *1 Electronic Level Introduction Live View C2 *1 Function Default Setting Sets the type and color of the grid lines displayed during Live View. Off, Black Displays the electronic level during Live View. *1 On Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Live View. Off Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Live View. Off Flicker Reduction Cuts down on the Live View screen flicker by setting the power frequency.
Menu Item Playback Sound Volume Default Setting Page 10 p.56 Auto Image Rotation Rotates images which were captured with the camera held vertically or of which the rotation information has been changed. On p.86 Grid Display Sets the type and color of grid lines. Off, Black p.48 Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red in Standard Information Display, Histogram Display, and No Information Display of the playback mode. Off p.16 Function Default Setting Page English p.
Menu 1 Introduction D1 Item Sound Effects Default Setting Page Sets whether to make a beep sound when the One Push File Format function is turned on with X or Y. On p.107 Wi-Fi Sets whether to make a beep sound when the Wi-Fi function is turned on or off with X or Y. On p.96 Night Vision LCD Display Sets whether to make a beep sound when the Night Vision LCD Display is turned on or off with X or Y. On p.
Menu D3 D5 *1 Function Default Setting Page HDMI Out Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with an HDMI input terminal. Auto p.87 External Input Devices *1 Sets the external input device connected to the microphone/ cable release terminal. Auto Select p.55 Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no operations are made for a certain period of time. 1min. p.42 Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card.
Custom Setting Menus 1 Menu Introduction E1 E2 34 Item Function Default Setting Page 1/3 EV Steps p.52 1 EV Step p.56 10sec. – Automatically compensates the exposure when the correct exposure cannot be achieved with the current settings. Off – 5 Link AE and AF Point Sets whether to link the exposure value and the AF point in the focusing area. Off p.58 6 AE-L with AF Locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked.
Menu E4 Function Default Setting Page 15 AWB in Tungsten Light Sets the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to [Auto White Balance]. Strong Correction p.73 16 WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting when using a flash. Auto White Balance p.73 17 Color Temperature Steps Sets the adjustment steps for the Color Temperature option of the white balance. Kelvin p.
Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap 2 through the strap lug and secure it on the inside of the clasp. Attaching a Lens 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the body mount Getting Started cover (1) and lens mount cover (2). After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward. 2 Attach the other end in the same manner.
To remove the lens Attach the lens cap, and then turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the lens unlock button (4). Using the Battery and Charger 4 Use the battery D-LI109 and battery charger D-BC109 exclusively developed for this camera. Note: AC plug cord UL Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7 A, minimum 6 ft. (1.8 m) • When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust.
3 Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it into the battery charger. 2 Getting Started Insert the battery into the battery charger at an angle, and then fit into place. The indicator lamp lights while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged. u Caution • Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than the battery D-LI109. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.
2 Face the A mark on the battery towards the outside of the camera, and insert the battery until it locks into place. We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC168 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device. 2 3 Close the battery cover. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Open the battery cover. Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera. 3 Pull out the connection cable cover on the right side of the battery chamber.
6 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. The following memory cards can be used with this camera. • SD Memory Card • SDHC Memory Card • SDXC Memory Card In this manual, these cards are referred to as memory cards. 2 Getting Started 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the memory card cover in the direction of 1 and then rotate it to open as shown by 2. 7 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord, and plug the cord into the power outlet.
4 Rotate the memory card cover as shown by 3, and slide it in the direction of 4. How to Open the Monitor The following procedure explains how to open the monitor with the LCD screen facing inward. 4 3 monitor 180° to the left while holding the top and bottom of it. 2 Rotate the monitor 180° backward. 2 Getting Started u Caution • Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp (orange) is lit. • If the memory card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera turns off.
u Caution 2 Getting Started • When the monitor is closed with the LCD screen facing inward, you cannot play back images and display the menus unless the camera is connected to an AV device equipped with an HDMI terminal. • Do not hold the camera by the monitor or rotate the monitor beyond its movable range. • Do not carry the camera or put it in a bag with the monitor open. You can carry the camera when the monitor is closed regardless of the LCD screen direction.
3 Use CD to select a city. Use R to change the region. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.138) for cities that can be selected as a hometown. Setting the Date and Time Hometown 1 Press D, and use AB to select the date format. New York DST Cancel OK The frame returns to [Date Format]. 6 Press B to select [Text Size] and press D. 7 Use AB to select [Std.] or 4 Press B, and then press D. The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to [mm/dd/yy]. Initial Setting Std.
Setting the LCD Display 1 Use CD to select a color. 2 Select the display color of the status screen, control panel, and menu cursor from colors 1 to 12. Formatting a Memory Card LCD Display Display Color 1/ Getting Started Cancel D4 1 Press F. The A1 menu appears. 1 125 125 OK 2 Press E. The camera switches to capture mode and is ready to take a picture.
Basic Shooting Operation Take pictures in the Auto Picture (R) mode in which the camera automatically selects the optimal capture mode. 4 Turn the mode dial and align the dial indicator to R. 2 Shooting with the Viewfinder Getting Started 1 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration. When a retractable lens is attached, extend the lens before turning the camera on. Dial indicator y How to Use a Retractable Lens (p.46) 2 Turn the camera on.
6 Position the subject inside How to Use a Retractable Lens the AF frame and press 0 halfway. 2 The focus indicator (P) appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. Getting Started Focus indicator 7 Press 0 fully. The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant Review). Available operations during Instant Review L Deletes the image. R to the right Magnifies the image. J Saves the RAW data (only when a JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer).
Shooting while Viewing the Live View Image 1 Press K in Step 5 of Reviewing Images Review the captured image on the monitor. “Shooting with the Viewfinder” (p.45). 1 Press 3. The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. 2 the AF frame on the monitor and press 0 halfway. The AF frame turns green and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 9999 AF frame The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed (single image display).
2 Review the captured image. Available operations C/Q to the left 2 Getting Started 48 Displays the previous image. D/Q to the right Displays the next image. L Deletes the image. R to the right Magnifies the image (up to 16×). Use ABCD to change the area to display. Press M to return the display area to the center. Press E to return to the entire image display. R to the left Switches to the thumbnail display (p.84).
Configuring the Capture Settings Movie Capture Settings C1 Set the file format for movies in [Movie Capture Settings] of the C1 menu. Image Capture Settings A2 Set the file format for still pictures in [Image Capture Settings] of the A2 menu.
Scene Modes Taking Still Pictures Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting conditions. The following capture modes are available on this camera. Capture Mode 3 Function Page Shooting R (Auto Picture modes) Automatically selects the optimal capture mode from a (Standard), b (Portrait), c (Landscape), d (Macro), e (Moving Object), f (Night Scene Portrait), g (Sunset), h (Blue Sky), or i (Forest). p.45 S (Scene modes) Offers you various scene modes to choose from. p.
j Night Scene k Takes three consecutive images at Night three different exposure levels (-1, ±0, Scene HDR +1) to create a single composite image from them. Used for shooting at night. Exposure Modes x: Available ×: Not available #: Restricted Change EV Change Aperture CompenSensitivity Value sation G Program Automatic Exposure # *1 # *1 x x × × x *2 x l Night Snap For taking snapshots in poorly lit places. m Food For capturing images of food.
1 Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. Q or R appears on the status screen for the value that can be changed. 1/ 30 30 F 4.5 100 99999 3 The value that can be changed is underlined in the viewfinder. Shooting • The correct exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is fixed at a certain sensitivity. 1/ 30 The aperture value is changed in J, K, L, or M mode. The sensitivity is changed in H mode. 3 Turn Q.
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) When [Preview] is assigned to X or Y in [Button Customization] of the A5 menu, you can check the depth of field before taking pictures. (p.106) Locking the Exposure 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Use R to set the aperture value. F 8.0 1600 99999 3 To enable the timed exposure, press M, and then use Q to set the exposure time. You can set the exposure time within the range from 10" to 20'00". 3 Shooting To lock the exposure before shooting, use the AE Lock function.
4 Press 0 fully. Recording Movies Movie recording starts. In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks and the size of the recorded movie file is displayed. 1 Turn the main switch to C. 5 Press 0 fully again. Movie recording stops. 6 Return the main switch to the [ON] position to 3 Shooting The indicator lamp lights red and the Live View image is displayed. exit C mode. Sound The camera returns to shooting with the viewfinder in A mode.
t Memo • You can change the movie settings in the C menus. (p.29) • By default, autofocus is not performed when 0 is pressed halfway during movie recording. If a compatible lens is attached to the camera, you can select y in [AF Mode] of [AF with Live View] in the C1 menu and continuously autofocus even during movie recording. (p.63) When [AF Mode] is set to y, the f button operation varies as follows depending on the setting assigned to f in [Button Customization] of the C2 menu. (p.
Playing Back Movies Setting the Exposure 1 Display the movie to play 100-0001 back in single image display of the playback mode. 3 Sensitivity 10'30" Available operations Shooting A Plays back/pauses a movie. D Forwards a frame (when paused). Press and hold D Fast-forwards playback. C Reverses a frame (when paused). Press and hold C Fast-reverses playback. B Stops playback. R Adjusts the sound volume (21 levels). J Saves the displayed frame as a JPEG file (when paused).
Noise Reduction when Shooting with a High ISO Sensitivity A2 5 Select the Noise Reduction level for each ISO setting. You can set the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity. 1 Select [Noise Reduction] in A2 menu and press D. The [Noise Reduction] screen appears. level and press E. 1 Reset Available operations R Shows the next/previous page. M Resets the Noise Reduction level to the default setting. 6 Press F.
EV Compensation AE Metering The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in C mode). 1 Press J, and then turn Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining the exposure in [AE Metering] of the A1 and C1 menus. R. A 3 Meters the brightness in multiple different Multizones of the sensor. segment In backlit conditions, this mode automatically adjusts the exposure. Shooting Meters the brightness with an emphasis on the center of the sensor.
Discharges a flash immediately before closing the shutter. H Trailing Sets to a slow shutter speed. G Curtain Sync Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a light trail behind them. Using the Built-in Flash 1 Press C in standby mode. 2 Select a flash mode. Auto Flash Discharge K 0.0EV ±0EV Available operations OK Automatically measures the ambient light and determines whether to use the flash.
t Memo • The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the capture mode. Capture Mode 3 Shooting 60 Guide Number Sensitivity Selectable Flash Mode Guide Number Sensitivity Guide Number R, S *1 G, H, J A, B, C, D ISO 100 Approx. 12 ISO 6400 Approx. 96 C, D, E, F, H, K ISO 200 Approx. 17 ISO 12800 Approx. 136 I, K, L, M C, D, G, K *1 The built-in flash cannot be used for some scene modes. (p.118) • You cannot take pictures while the built-in flash is being charged.
Setting the Focus Method Set the focus mode switch to v or w. Setting the Autofocus when Shooting with the Viewfinder The autofocus operation when shooting with the viewfinder can be set in [AF with Viewfinder] of the A1 menu. A1 AF with Viewfinder AF Mode AF Active Area AF.S Setting 1st Frame Action in AF.C Action in AF.C Cont.
AF Mode AF Active Area (AF Point) 1 Select an autofocus mode in [AF Mode] on the [AF with Viewfinder] screen. z (Auto-select mode) 3 Switches automatically between x and y modes according to the subject. Shooting When 0 is pressed halfway and the x subject comes into focus, the focus is (Single mode) locked at that position. The AF assist light turns on as necessary. y (Continuous mode) The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while 0 is pressed halfway.
4 Select the desired AF Setting the Autofocus when Shooting with Live View point. AUTO 99999 Available operations Changes the AF point. E Returns the AF point to the center. Press and hold E Switches the function of the arrow keys (ABCD) to the AF point change mode or the direct key operation mode. t Memo • You can also set the camera so that switching to the AF point change mode by pressing and holding E can be operated with X or Y. (p.
AF Active Area 1 Select a focusing area selection mode in [AF Active Area] on the [AF with Live View] screen. e 3 f Shooting Face Detection Detects and tracks faces of people. The main face detection frame for AF and AE is displayed in yellow. Tracking Tracks the subject in focus. The shutter can be released even if the subject is not in focus. Sets the focusing area to the desired area.
AF Fine Adjustment E4 You can precisely fine-tune your lenses with the camera’s autofocus system. 1 Select [23 AF Fine Adjustment] in E4 menu and Setting the Drive Mode 1 Press D in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. Single Frame Shooting press D. The [23 AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears. 2 Select [Apply All] or [Apply One] and press E. Applies the same adjustment value to all lenses. Apply One Saves an adjustment value for the lens being used.
u Caution • There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in some capture modes or in combination with some other functions. (p.118) t Memo 3 Shooting • In C mode, you can select only [Remote Control Off] or [Remote Control]. • The Drive Mode setting is saved even after the power is turned off. If [Drive Mode] is set to Y (Off) in [Memory] of the A5 menu, the setting returns to [Single Frame Shooting] when the power is turned off. (p.
Self-timer Remote Control 1 Select O on the Drive 1 Select Q on the Drive Mode Self-timer (12 sec.) Mode screen and press B. Cancel OK OK 2 Use CD to select Q, R, or S. O Self-timer (shutter release after about 12 seconds) P Self-timer (shutter release after about 2 seconds) Y Self-timer + Continuous Shooting Proceed to Step 6 when O or P is selected. [Number of Shots].
8 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. Bracketing 1 Select T on the Drive Bracketing Mode screen and press B. t Memo 3 Shooting • The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit is approximately 4 m from the front of the camera. • To adjust focus with remote control, set in [9 AF with Remote Control] of the E2 menu.
5 Press E. Mirror Lock-up Shooting The screen of Step 1 reappears. 6 Set the number of shots and bracket value. 1 Select c on the Drive Mirror Lock-up Shooting Mode screen and press B. Available operations Sets the number of shots. R Changes the bracket value. JR Adjusts the exposure compensation value. M Resets the adjustment value to the default setting. Cancel 2 Use CD to select c or d. c d Mirror Lock-up Shooting Mirror Lock-up Shooting + Remote Control 7 Press E. 3 Press E. 8 Shoot.
5 Press E. Multi-exposure The screen of Step 1 reappears. 1 Select V on the Drive 6 Press E. Multi-exposure Mode screen and press B. Composite Mode Number of Shots 3 The camera returns to standby mode. Average 0002times Parameter Adj. Cancel OK Shooting 2 Use CD to select V, z, W, or X. V Multi-exposure z Multi-exposure + Continuous Shooting W Multi-exposure + Self-timer X Multi-exposure + Remote Control conditions.
Interval Shooting 1 Select q on the Drive Interval Shooting Mode screen and press B. Interval Number of Shots Start Interval Parameter Adj. Cancel 00 : 00´02˝ 0002times 2 Use CD to select q, U, V, or w. Recorded Pixels Select from z, u, or t (only for V and w). Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours. Standby Interval Select from the minimum time or 1 second to 24 hours. Number of Shots Select from 2 to 2000 times.
t Memo 3 Shooting • For q and U, a new folder is created and the captured images are saved there. • The shortest time that can be set for [Interval] is 5 seconds when [Digital Filter], [Clarity], or [Skin Tone] is set, and 10 seconds when [HDR Capture] is set. • The second and later exposures start at the intervals set in [Interval]. If the exposure time is longer than the time set in [Interval], some of the pictures that are supposed to be taken at the set intervals are not actually taken.
t Memo Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder Saves the preview image (only when the image can be saved). J Proceed to Step 5 if you do not need to fine-tune the white balance. 3 Press G. Auto White Balance The fine-tuning screen appears.
t Memo Adjusting the White Balance Manually • You can copy the white balance settings of a captured image and save them as o1 to o3 in [Save as Manual WB] of the playback mode palette. (p.83) You can measure the white balance at a selected location. 1 Select o in Step 2 of “Setting the White Balance” (p.72). 3 2 Use R to select 1 to 3. Manual White Balance Shooting 1 to 3 are the locations where you can store three different manual white balance settings.
Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature Controlling the Image Finishing Tone Specify the white balance with the color temperature. When you want to take pictures with a slightly different style, you can set the desired picture style before shooting. Try out the various settings, and find your best picture style. 1 Select p in Step 2 of “Setting the White Balance” (p.72). Custom Image 1 Select [Custom Image] in A1 or C1 menu and Color Temperature press D. temperature.
Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder X Uses Digital Preview to preview the background image with the selected setting applied. J Saves the preview image (only when the image can be saved). Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters. 3 3 Press G. Shooting The parameter setting screen appears. 4 Set the parameters. Cancel Reset AB Selects a parameter. CD Adjusts the value. Q Switches between [Contrast], [Highlight Adjustment], and [Shadow Adjustment].
3 Use Q to select a cross processed image. 100-0001 Save as Favorite 1 Save as Favorite 2 Save as Favorite 3 Cancel Digital Filter A3/C2 1 Select [Digital Filter] in A3 or C2 menu and Saves this image's Cross Processing settings press D. The Digital Filter setting screen appears. OK 4 Select the “Favorite” number 1, 2, or 3 to save the settings, and press E. 3 Parameter Adj.
4 Set the parameters. Correcting Images Extracted Color 1 Brightness Adjustment Cancel 3 Check OK Available operations Shooting AB Selects a parameter. CD Adjusts the value. 5 Press E. The screen of Step 2 reappears. 6 Press E. 7 Press F. The camera returns to standby mode. u Caution • This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in combination with some other functions. (p.
HDR Capture A3 Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels to create a single composite image with them. 1 Select [HDR Capture] in A3 menu and press D. The [HDR Capture] screen appears. 2 Select the capture type and press E. 99999 Cancel OK 3 Set the range in which to change the exposure in • This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in combination with some other functions. (p.118) • When k of S mode is selected, [HDR Capture] is fixed to [HDR AUTO].
Lens Correction The following features can be set in [Lens Correction] of the A4 menu. 3 A4 Lens Correction Distortion Correction Peripheral Illumin. Corr. Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj Diffraction Correction Shooting Distortion Correction Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Peripheral Illumin. Corr. Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties. Lat-Chromatic- Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations Ab Adj occurring due to lens properties.
Pixel Shift Resolution A3 Pixel Shift Resolution is the feature that enables outputting a high-definition image of a stationary object by merging four images shifted pixel by pixel using the Shake Reduction mechanism. Set in [Pixel Shift Resolution] of the 99999 Clarity A3 menu. Skin Tone Digital Filter HDR Capture Pixel Shift Resolution ASTROTRACER Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator OK 8 Corrects mosaic-pattern noise when a moving Motion object is detected, and creates a composite Correction image.
u Caution 3 Shooting 82 • This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in combination with some other functions. (p.118) • [Bracketing] cannot be selected in the following situations. • When e, o, or p of S mode is selected • In M mode • [Bracketing] cannot be used when the drive mode is set to other than [Single Frame Shooting], [Self-timer] (12 seconds, 2 seconds), or [Remote Control] (now, after 3 seconds). • When [HDR Capture] in the A3 menu is set, [AA Filter Simulator] is fixed to [Off].
Item Function Page j Save Cross Processing Saves the settings used for an image captured in Cross Processing mode of Custom Image as your “Favorite” settings. p.76 k Develops RAW images into RAW *3 JPEG images and saves Development them as new files. p.92 l Movie Edit *4 Playback Mode Palette Items Playback functions can be set from the playback mode palette as well as the B1 menu (p.30).
Changing the Playback Method You can display 6, 12, 20, 35, or 80 thumbnail images at the same time. 1 Turn R to the left in Playback Available operations ABCD Moves the selection frame. Q Shows the next/previous page. G Shows the display style selection screen. 100-0505 12 Thumbnail Display Deletes the selected images. The selected image appears in single image display. 84 001/500 100-0505 delete. Available operations The multi-image display screen appears. 2 Press E.
Displaying Images by Folder Displaying Images by Shooting Date 1 Turn R to the left in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.84). The folder display screen appears. 100_0707 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Moves the selection frame. L Deletes the selected folder. 1 Press G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.84). The display style selection screen appears. 123 Available operations ABCD Images are grouped and displayed by shooting date. 2 Select [Calendar Filmstrip Display].
Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) 1 Select h in the playback mode palette. Start A slideshow starts. 4 Available operations Playback E Pauses/resumes playback. C Displays the previous image. D Displays the next image. B Stops playback. R Adjusts the sound volume of the movie. After all images are played back, the camera returns to single image display mode.
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device Connect to an AV device, such as TVs, equipped with an HDMI terminal to display Live View images while shooting or to play back images in playback mode. Make sure to have a commercially available HDMI cable equipped with an HDMI terminal (type D). 1 Turn the AV device and camera off. 2 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect the cable to the HDMI terminal.
Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Editing and Processing Images Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a new file. Changing the Image Size 1 Display the image to edit in single image u Caution 4 display. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized or cropped. • Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size cannot be processed.
Correcting Color Moiré Processing Images with Digital Filters 1 Display the image to edit in single image Reduces color moiré in images. 1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select b in the playback mode palette. display. 2 Select c in the playback mode palette. The screen to select a filter appears. 3 Select a filter. If the image cannot be edited, [This image cannot be processed] appears. 3 Use CD to select the 4 Parameter Adj. Stop Cancel OK 4 Select [Save] and press E.
5 Set the parameters. Recreating Filter Effects Brightness Retrieves the filter effects of the selected image and applies the same filter effects to other images. Cancel OK Available operations 4 AB Selects a parameter. CD Adjusts the value. Playback 6 Press E. The screen of Step 3 reappears. 7 Press E. The save confirmation screen appears. 8 Select [Apply additional filter(s)] or [Save] and 1 Display a filter-processed image in single image display.
t Memo • If [Searching for original image] is selected in Step 3, the original image prior to digital filter application can be retrieved. Editing Movies 1 Display the movie to edit in single image display. 2 Select l in the playback mode palette. The movie editing screen appears. 3 Select the point where you want to divide the movie. 00 ' 00" 10 ' 00" OK Available operations A Plays back/pauses a movie. D Forwards a frame (when paused). Press and hold D Fast-forwards playback.
5 Use CD to move the selection frame and press E. Developing RAW Images 00 ' 05" 10 ' 00" The segments to delete are Select segments for deletion specified. (Multiple segments can be deleted at once.) Press E again to cancel the selection. 6 Press F. 4 The screen of Step 3 reappears. Playback 7 Press E. The save confirmation screen appears. 8 Select [Save] and press E. t Memo • Select dividing points in chronological order from the beginning of the movie.
5 Select the parameter Available operations 001/500 setting method and press E. 100-0001 Develop images as shot Develop images with modified settings OK Develop images as shot Allows you to change only Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, and Color Space. White Balance ABCD Selects a setting item. R Changes the value. G Reviews the image. E Makes detailed settings. 7 Use ABCD to select [JPEGu] and press E. 8 Select [Save] and press E.
Copying an Image to a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using a USB cable. Make sure to have a commercially available USB cable equipped with a micro B terminal. 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Turn the camera off. 3 Open the terminal cover of 5 the camera, and connect the USB cable to the USB terminal. Sharing 4 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the computer. 5 Turn the camera on. The camera is recognized as a removable disk. 6 Save the captured images to the computer.
Using the Camera with a Communication Device This camera has a built-in Wi-Fi function. By directly connecting to a communication device such as smartphones and tablets via wireless LAN, the camera can be operated from the communication device and images can be shared with others via social networks or e-mail. Enabling the Wi-Fi Function • Even after the Wi-Fi function is enabled, it returns to an inactive state when the camera is turned off and on again.
Setting from the Menus D3 1 Select [Wi-Fi] in D3 menu and press D. 1 Press and hold Y in single image display of the playback mode. The [Wi-Fi] screen appears. 2 Set [Action Mode] to [On]. Select [Off] to disable the Wi-Fi function. 5 Sharing 96 A beep sounds and [Wi-Fi enabled] appears on the monitor. Press and hold Y again to disable the Wi-Fi function. Wi-Fi Action Mode Communication Info Reset Settings Cancel Using the Y Button OK 3 Press F twice.
Operating the Camera with a Communication Device The following functions can be used by connecting the camera to a communication device via Wi-Fi and using the dedicated application “Image Sync”. Displays the Live View image of the camera on the communication device, and Remote Capture enables controlling exposure settings and shooting by operating the communication device. Image View Image Sync supports iOS and Android, and can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
4 Tap [PENTAX_xxxxxx] in the [Network List]. The [Enter Password] screen appears. When an iOS Device is Used 1 Set the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function to ON on the communication device. 2 Tap [PENTAX_xxxxxx] in the list of detected WiFi networks. 3 Enter the password, and tap [Join]. 5 5 Enter the password, and A Wi-Fi connection is established between the camera and the communication device. Sharing tap [Connect]. A Wi-Fi connection is established between the camera and the communication device.
Screens of Image Sync Shooting with a Communication Device Flick left or right on the screen to change screens. Application image list Camera image list The Live View image of the camera and buttons for shooting are displayed on the shooting screen of Image Sync. 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 t Memo • You can change operation modes also by tapping the buttons displayed at the bottom of each screen. 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 Settings (p.
1 Set up the basic settings on the camera. 2 Check the Live View image Tap an item and select a value from the list. on the shooting screen of Image Sync. 4 When the focus method is set to v, tap the 5 Sharing 3 Change the settings using Image Sync as necessary. position where you want to perform autofocus in the Live View image. Autofocus is performed at the tapped position. 5 Tap the shutter release button. The captured image is displayed as a thumbnail.
t Memo • Shooting can also be performed by tapping the Live View image. Set in [Touch AF] on the [Settings] screen. (p.104) • While shooting with Image Sync, the shutter release always has priority regardless of the [AF.S Setting] setting of [AF with Live View] in the A1 menu. (p.63) Viewing Images You can view the images saved either in the camera or in the communication device.
Tap the thumbnail image to view it in single image display and check its shooting information. Selecting the Image Storage Location When viewing images in application image list display, you can select the image storage location (album) from “Application” or “Gallery” (or “Camera Roll”). 1 Tap 4. Touch operations 5 Flick left/right Shows the previous/next image. Pinch out/in Magnifies/reduces the image. Sharing 2 Select the album. The images in the selected album are displayed.
Selecting Multiple Images 1 Tap 5. 4 Select the desired action. t Memo Blue check marks appear. 5 Sharing 2 Tap the images to select. • When you touch and hold the desired image on the image list display screen or the shooting information display screen, the same screen as Step 4 appears and you can select the action to apply. 3 Touch and hold one of the selected images.
Changing the Settings 1 Tap 6. The following settings are available. Touch AF Sets whether to perform only autofocus or perform shooting after autofocus when touching the Live View image. Recorded Pixels Changes the settings for File Format and JPEG Recorded Pixels. General Settings Changes the communication settings and the display language. 2 Tap [General Settings] to change the communication settings and the display language.
Communication Settings The password and wireless channel can be changed. Device Information Language 4 Change the settings and tap 1.
3 Press D and use AB to select the function to Camera Settings assign to each part. The following functions can be assigned to each part. Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions Setting A5/C2 Setting the Button Operation Settings 106 The [Button Customization] screen appears. 2 Select the desired item and press D. The screen to set the function for the selected item is displayed. Turns the Wi-Fi function on or off. p.
Setting AF/AE-L Button Function Page Enable AF1 Autofocus is performed when f is pressed. Enable AF2 Autofocus is performed when f is pressed. Half p.61 press of 0 is disabled. Cancel AF While f is pressed, half press of 0 is disabled. AE Lock Locks the exposure setting. p.53 The screen of Step 2 reappears. Repeat Steps 2 to 5. 6 Press F twice. t Memo • You can check the functions assigned to the buttons while the Guide Display (p.45) is shown.
t Memo Setting the Preview You can display the preview image by pressing X or Y before shooting. 1 Set [Fx1 Button] or [Fx2 Button] to [Preview] in Step 3 of “Setting the Button Operation” (p.106). 2 Select a preview method in [Preview Selection] and press E. u Caution Fx1 Button Preview Preview Selection • The effects of some functions cannot be checked during Digital Preview or are not applied to the saved preview image.
5 Press F. Setting the E-dial Operation For each exposure mode, you can set the functions for when Q and R are turned and M is pressed. The function can be set for exposure modes other than M mode. 1 Select [E-Dial Programming] of [Button The [E-Dial Programming] screen reappears. Repeat Steps 2 to 5. 6 Press F twice. t Memo Customization] in A5 or C2 menu and press D. The [E-Dial Programming] screen appears.
Setting the Monitor and Indicator Lamps D2 If the monitor display is difficult to see when you take pictures outdoors or in other situations, adjust the brightness of the monitor in [Outdoor View Setting] of the D2 menu. LCD Display Settings You can adjust the brightness, saturation, and color of the monitor. press D. The [LCD Display Settings] screen appears. saturation, and color.
Saving Frequently Used Settings A5 5 Select [Save] and press E. The screen of Step 3 reappears. Three factory preset settings—CLEAR TONE, HDR LANDSCAPE, and ASTROPHOTO—are assigned to O to Q of the mode dial. You can save your favorite camera settings to O to Q and replace the preset settings with them. The following settings can be saved.
3 Change the text. Up to 18 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered. Using the Saved USER Mode Text selection cursor Rename USER Mode A B C D E F G H I J K L MN O P Q R S T U VWX Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Finish ABC Delete One Character Cancel Enter 1 Set the mode dial to O to Q. The USER mode name is displayed. Use AB to check the saved settings. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR 1/ 250 250 F 5.
Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City D1 The date and time set at the time of initial setting (“Initial Settings” (p.42)) serve as the date and time of your present location and are reflected in the shooting date and time for images. Setting the destination to a location other than your present location enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling abroad and also save images timestamped with the local date and time. 1 Select [World Time] in D1 menu.
t Memo File Management Settings • To protect all images stored on the memory card, select [Protect All Images] of the B1 menu. Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. u Caution • Even protected images are deleted if the inserted memory card is formatted. 1 Select f in the playback mode palette. The screen for selecting the processing type appears. 6 2 Select [Select image(s)] or Settings [Select a folder] and press E.
Selecting the Folder/File Settings D4 2 Press D and select [Date] or [Optional]. Folder Name Folder Name Date Optional _MMDD Create New Folder When [Create New Folder] is selected in the D4 menu, a folder is created with a new number when the next image is saved. u Caution • You cannot successively create multiple folders. t Memo • A new folder is automatically created in the following cases. • When the drive mode is set to [Interval Shooting] (p.
Available operations ABCD Moves the text selection cursor. R Moves the text input cursor. E Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor. M Resets the entered text to “PENTX”. 5 After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to [Finish], and press E. 6 Press F twice. t Memo 6 Settings • A folder with a new number is created when the folder name is changed. • A maximum of 500 images can be stored in a single folder.
t Memo • When [Color Space] is set to [AdobeRGB], the file name prefix is “_” and first three characters of the entered character string becomes the file name. • For movies, regardless of the [Color Space] setting, the file name is “IMGP.MOV” or the one with the entered string of characters. Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in the Exif data. 1 Select [Copyright Information] in D4 menu and press D. 2 Use CD to set [Embed File No.
Restrictions on Each Capture Mode #: Restricted R b Function cd im q eo f gh js tv Sensitivity × Flash Continuous Shooting Z*2 Self-timer Interval Shooting × × × × × Interval Composite × Interval Movie Record × Drive Mode Remote Control 7 Bracketing Multi-exposure Appendix 118 z*2 x*2 x*2 y*2 k l × × × × × × x*2 x*2 x*2 p u × × C *1 × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × Q*3 × × y*2 M × Z*2 × × × Star Stream AF with Viewfinder ×: Not available
S Capture Mode R b cd im q eo Function f gh js tv k l p u M File Format RAW/RAW+ × White Balance g*2 g*2 g*2 g*2 g*2 g*2 g*2 g*2 g*2 g*2 Custom Image ×*4 ×*4 ×*4 ×*4 ×*4 ×*4 ×*4 × × ×*5 × × ×*4 ×*4 ×*4 Clarity/Skin Tone Digital Filter Pixel Shift Resolution × × AA Filter Simulator #*6 HDR Capture × × #*6 #*6 × [ISO AUTO] is not available. Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed. Limited to; available settings are limited.
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions #: Restricted Clarity/ Skin Tone/ Digital Filter Flash Drive Mode Continuous Shooting 7 × × × × × Mirror Lock-up Shooting × Multi-exposure × × Interval Shooting #*1 #*1 × Appendix × × × × × #*2 × #*2 #*1 #*1 × × × There is a restriction on the minimum value for [Interval]. [Bracketing] is not available. Only the final frame can be saved.
*1 Functions Available with Various Lenses All capture modes are available when a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, or FA lens is used, or when a lens with an 9 position is used with the aperture ring set to the 9 position. Depending on the lens to use, the following restrictions apply. x: Available DA Lens DA L [Mount type] D FA Function Autofocus (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.
About Mount Names DA and D FA lenses with a motor and FA zoom lenses with a power zoom use the KAF2 mount. (Of these lenses, the lenses without an AF coupler use the KAF3 mount.) The KAF3 mount equipped with an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism instead of an aperture control lever is referred to as the KAF4 mount. FA single focal length lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA and DA L lenses without a motor, and D FA, FA J, and F lenses use the KAF mount. (The power zoom function is not compatible with this camera.
Lens Restrictions when using the built-in flash When the focal length is 24 mm or less and the shooting distance is 0.8 m or less, vignetting may occur. DA 17-70mm F4 AL [IF] SDM When the focal length is less than 24 mm, or when the focal length is 35 mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less, vignetting may occur. DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less than 35 mm. DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less than 24 mm.
t Memo • If the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9, the camera operates in J mode regardless of the mode dial setting except when set to L or M mode. • [F--] appears for the aperture indicator in the status screen, Live View screen, and viewfinder. How to Achieve the Correct Exposure with the Aperture Ring Not Set to 9 The correct exposure can be achieved by the following procedures when the aperture ring is not set to 9. 1 Set the mode dial to L.
Setting the Focal Length A4 The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. Set the focal length when using a lens that the focal length information cannot be automatically obtained. Functions when Using an External Flash Use of the following external flashes (optional) enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode. x: Available 1 Set [24 Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in the on. The [Input Focal Length] screen appears.
*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F, or A lens. (When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture ring to the 9 position.) AF assist light is not available with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ. Shutter speed of 1/90 seconds or slower. Available with the AF201FG. When combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
7 Press E. Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) Setting the ASTROTRACER A3 The screen of Step 4 reappears. If [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears, change the camera direction and perform a calibration again. 1 Attach the GPS unit to the camera and turn the 8 Press F twice. 2 Select [ASTROTRACER] in A3 menu and press u Caution camera on. D. The [ASTROTRACER] screen appears. 3 Select [ASTROTRACER] and press D. 4 Select [On] and press E.
Shooting with the ASTROTRACER 1 Set the mode dial to M and set the focus method to w. 2 Set the shooting conditions. F 8.0 1600 99999 Available operations 7 M Enables/Disables the timed exposure. Q Changes the exposure time within the range from 10" to 5'00" when the timed exposure is enabled. R Changes the aperture value. J Performs a precise calibration. Appendix 3 Adjust the focus and press 0 fully. Shooting starts. 4 Press 0 fully again. Shooting stops.
Problem Troubleshooting Cause Problem The camera does not turn on. Cause The battery is not installed properly. The subject is too close. Move away from the subject and take a picture. The focus cannot be locked. f is set for [AF Active Area] of Live View. Set [AF Active Area] to e, 0, h, or i. (p.63) The built-in flash does not discharge. The flash mode is set to A or B. When the flash mode is set to A or B, the flash does not discharge if the subject is bright. Change the flash mode. (p.
Problem Cause Pixel defects such as bright spots There are and dark spots defective pixels in appear in the the CMOS sensor. image. Remedy Activate [Pixel Mapping] from the D5 menu. It takes about 30 seconds to correct the defective pixels, so be sure to install a fully charged battery. Sensor Cleaning D5 Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 2 Turn the camera on.
u Caution • Never use a spray blower or a blower with a brush. The CMOS sensor may be damaged. Do not wipe the CMOS sensor with a cloth. • Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power is turned off during cleaning, it may cause damage to the shutter, the CMOS sensor, and the mirror. Hold the camera with the lens mount down while cleaning the sensor so dust will fall away from the sensor when the blower is used.
Error Messages Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Not enough battery power remaining to clean sensor Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware 7 These messages appear when you try to perform Pixel Mapping or Sensor Cleaning, or to update the firmware if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery. Unable to update firmware. There is a problem with the firmware update file The firmware cannot be updated. The update file is damaged.
Main Specifications Model Description Storage Folder Folder Name: Date (100_1018, 101_1019...) or user-assigned name (default: PENTX) Storage File File Name: user-assigned name (default: IMGP) File No.: Sequential Numbering, Reset 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) Type Coverage (FOV) Approx.
Outdoor View Setting ±2 steps Night Vision LCD Display On, Off Capture Modes White Balance Type TTL method using the CMOS image sensor Preset Modes Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, n, Manual White Balance (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance settings of a captured image Fine Adjustment 7 Appendix 134 EV Compensa
Multi-exposure Composite Mode: Additive, Average, Bright Number of Shots: 2 to 2000 times Interval Shooting [Interval Shooting] Interval: 2 sec. to 24 hr., Standby Interval: minimum time or 1 sec. to 24 hr., Number of Shots: 2 to 2000 times, Start Interval: Now, Self-timer, Remote Control, Set Time [Interval Composite] Interval: 2 sec. to 24 hr., Standby Interval: minimum time or 1 sec. to 24 hr.
Movie Recording Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) 7 Recorded Pixels u (1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) t (1280×720, 60p/50p) Autofocusing System Hybrid AF of image plane phase-matching and contrast detection AF Mode: Single AF (x), Continuous AF (y)* * Continuous AF (y) is available only when a compatible lens is attached to the camera.
AF.S: Focus-priority, Release-priority 1st Frame Action in AF.C: Auto, Focus-priority, Release-priority Action in AF.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time List of World Time Cities The following cities can be set as Hometown and Destination.
Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can develop RAW images, make color adjustments, or check shooting information on a computer. Install the software from the provided CD-ROM (S-SW168). We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer with a commercially available USB cable and to use the software.
Index Symbols 7 Appendix A menus ........................ C menus ........................ B menu.......................... D menus......................... E menus ......................... C mode.......................... b Portrait ....................... c Landscape................. d Macro ........................ e Moving Object ........... f Night Scene Portrait .. g Sunset ....................... h Blue Sky .................... i Forest ........................ j Night Scene...............
D Date Adjustment .............. 43 Date Format .................... 43 Daylight (White Balance) ........................................ 72 DC coupler ...................... 39 Delete .............................. 48 Delete All Images ............ 30 Deleting selected images ........................................ 84 Depth of field ................... 53 Destination .................... 113 Detailed Information Display ........................................ 17 Developing RAW images ....................
High Contrast (Digital Filter) .................................. 77, 89 High-ISO NR ................... 57 Highlight Alert .................. 16 Highlight Correction......... 78 High-speed Sync flash .. 126 Histogram Display ........... 18 Hold AF Status ................ 61 Hometown ............... 42, 113 Horizon Correction .......... 26 Hot shoe ............................ 9 I 7 Appendix 142 Image Capture Settings... 49 Image finishing tone ........ 75 Image plane indicator ........
Q Quality ............................. 49 Quality level adjustment .. 80 Quick Zoom ..................... 48 R Radiant (Custom Image) ........................................ 75 RAW ................................ 49 RAW Development .......... 92 RAW File Format ............. 49 Rec. Mode menus ........... 24 Recordable time .............. 54 Recorded Pixels .............. 49 Recording Sound Level ... 55 Release While Charging.. 60 Remote Capture (Image Sync) ...............................
Thumbnail display ..... 48, 84 Time Setting .................. 113 Timed exposure............... 53 Tone Expansion (Digital Filter) ............................... 89 Toy Camera (Digital Filter) .................................. 77, 89 Tracking (AF Active Area) ........................................ 64 Trailing Curtain Sync ....... 59 TTL phase-matching AF ........................................ 61 Tungsten (White Balance) ........................................ 72 I mode.........................
Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (memory cards), etc.
About SD Memory Cards 7 Appendix 146 • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being Write-protect formatted by the camera or switch computer. • The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being accessed.
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WARRANTY POLICY Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any camera which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the camera or to the manufacturer. If there are no representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send the camera to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the camera can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required.
Declaration of Conformity For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE 7 Appendix 150 According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for 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.
For customers in Canada Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Notice Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Industrie Canada (IC) Avis de Conformité This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003 (B). Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 (B) du Canada. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
For Customers in Europe Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
e_kb586_cover_7.4mm.fm Page 2 Friday, April 8, 2016 4:56 PM For Using Your Camera Safely We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.
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