PENTAX Corporation http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp • Printed on recycled paper • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57294 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2003 02-200309 Printed in Japan SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual Operating Manual 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.
165 Declaration of Conformity Thank you for buying the PENTAX w 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 FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture A (Auto) position.
1 FOR YOUR SAFETY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury. Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -) marked on the battery and the camera. • Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling.
3 CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY............................................................................1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2 Handling the Camera............................................................................2 CONTENTS ..........................................................................................3 Contents of this manual ........................................................................
4 Basic Operation 37 Basic Operation (Shooting)......................................................... 38 Holding the Camera............................................................................38 Taking Pictures ...................................................................................39 Basic Operation (Playback) ........................................................ 41 Playing Back Images ..........................................................................
5 EV Compensation ........................................................................ 79 Using the Zoom Lens .................................................................. 81 Auto Bracketing ........................................................................... 82 Multiple Exposure Shooting........................................................ 84 Using the Flash ............................................................................ 86 Using the built-in flash .........................
6 Sensor Cleaning ...............................................................................125 Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................126 Custom Function Chart ............................................................. 127 List of City Names...................................................................... 130 Connecting 131 Connecting to a TV .................................................................... 132 Connecting to a PC .....
7 Contents of this manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before using your camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 1 2 3 3 Basic Operation Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to get started right away.
1 Before using your camera Camera Characteristics ........................................10 Checking Package Contents ................................11 Names of Working Parts.......................................
10 Camera Characteristics 1 Before using your camera • Uses a 23.5×15.7mm CCD with 6.1 mega-pixels of effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. • Small, light, and highly rigid among digital cameras with interchangeable lenses. • Consecutive shooting at approximately three 2.6 per second (6 frames max.) with noise reduction off. • Features a newly developed AF sensor, with 11-point distance measurement. (Center uses a wide cross area AF including 9 focus points.
Checking Package Contents 11 The following accessories are packaged with your camera. 1 Eyecup FL (Supplied with camera) ME Viewfinder cap Body mount cover (Supplied with camera) USB cable I-USB2 Video cable I-VC2 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW10 Strap O-ST10 Lithium batteries CR-V3 (two) SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual Operating manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
12 1 Names of Working Parts Camera Before using your camera Main switch Mode dial Shutter release button Self-timer lamp Flash mode button X-synch terminal Drive mode button Mirror Manual white balance button Green button Tv dial AF coupler Focus mode lever Lens mount index Lens unlock button Lens information contacts AE lock button / Protect button MENU button Delete button Exposure compensation button AF button Four-way controller / OK button Focus point select dial Access lamp Strap lug
13 Built-in flash Hot shoe Diopter adjustment lever LCD panel Card cover Metering mode select lever Card cover unlock lever Cable release socket Terminal cover Viewfinder LCD monitor Multiple exposure / Auto bracket button DPOF button PC / Video terminal DC input terminal 1 Before using your camera Av dial Nine-image display / Zoom display dial Flash pop-up button
14 LCD Panel Indications 1 1 2 3 4 Before using your camera 10 5 6 11 12 13 14 15 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Quality level (p.52) Recorded Pixels (p.51) Drive mode (p.44) Flash mode (p.86) Shutter speed (p.62) Sensitivity (p.54) Tv dial enabled (p.62) Av dial enabled (p.64) Aperture (p.64) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 White balance mode (p.55, 142) Busy Battery exhaustion warning (p.24) Auto Bracket (p.82) Multiple exposure shooting (p.84) Number of recordable images Exposure compensation step (p.
15 LCD Monitor Indications 1. Capture Mode 5 Information 1 AF.S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 S ISO 200 18mm L sRGB WB AWB 2003/10/01 12:00 Color space (p.128) Sensitivity (p.54) Quality level / Recorded pixels (p.51, 52) White Balance (p.55, 142) Custom Function (p.115) Focus mode (p.70) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 Focus points (p.74) Saturation (p.117) 9 Sharpness (p.117) 10 11 12 Contrast (p.
16 2. Playback The camera switches between Normal Playback Screen → Histogram Display → Detailed Information Display every time you press the INFO button during playback. 1 • Histogram • Detailed information Before using your camera 3 4 5 6 100-0120 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 100-0121 2 S 16 17 18 19 20 21 AF.S P 1/2000 F2.8 +0.5Ev ISO 800 WB N 100mm L sRGB 2003/10/01 12:00 14 15 1 2 3 Histogram Folder name / File name (p.124) Drive mode (p.44) 10 11 12 4 Exposure compensation step (p.
17 Viewfinder Indications 2 1 1 12 4 11 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Focus points Spot metering frame Autofocus frame Shutter speed Flash status information Focus points indication Focus indicator 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 Tv dial enabled Av dial enabled AE Lock indicator Aperture value Number of recordable images Exposure compensation step Bar graph The focus points are superimposed in red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.
2 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ...............................................20 Powering the Camera............................................21 Turning the Camera On and Off...........................26 Initial Settings........................................................27 Attaching the Lens ................................................32 Installing / Removing the CF Card.......................34 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter.........................
Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure to the inside of the clasp. 2 Getting Started 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure to the inside of the clasp.
Powering the Camera 21 Load batteries in the camera. Use two CR-V3, or use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. 1 3 Insert the batteries according to the + / - indicator in the battery chamber. Press down on the batteries with the battery cover to close and slide it as shown in the illustration. • Please use the AC adapter when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.
2 Getting Started • AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable. • Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on. • Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while. Otherwise, the battery may leak. • If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” p.29. • Insert batteries correctly.
Battery level indicator You can confirm remaining battery life by checking the { displayed on the LCD panel. { ↓ : ↓ : Battery is running low : ? : Battery is exhausted : [Battery Depleted] : The camera turns off after displaying this message. Backup battery When the backup battery is nearly exhausted, the date and time setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor when you change the camera batteries. When this happens, change the backup battery (CR2016).
3 2 Getting Started 4 Remove the backup battery from the backup battery chamber cover using a pen tip or similar object and insert a new backup battery with the + facing towards the cover. Close the backup battery chamber cover until it clicks. Number of Captures and Playback Time (new batteries) Batteries (temperature) CR-V3 AA Lithium Ni-MH AA-Alkaline (20°C) (0°C) (20°C) (0°C) (20°C) (0°C) (20°C) (0°C) Flash photography 50% use 100% use Approx.1000 Approx.900 Approx.800 Approx.650 Approx.
Using the AC Adapter 4 1 2 3 We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC10 (optional) when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC. 1 2 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet. • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Turning the Camera On and Off 26 1 2 Turn the main switch to ON. The camera will turn on. Turn the main switch to OFF to turn off the camera. Getting Started • Always turn the camera OFF when not in use. • Turn the main switch to | to illuminate the LCD panel for about 10 seconds. The depth of field can also be checked in the viewfinder by turning the main switch to | position. See page 138 for preview display.
Initial Settings 27 The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the “Initial Setting” screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on. You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select your applicable city (Home Town). Initial setting English NYC Getting Started City DST Video Out NTSC OK 2 : Ok Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for setting the [DST] will be displayed. • See p.92 for the list of cities and corresponding code names. • You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the World Time” p.120.
Setting the Video Output Format You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back pictures using a TV monitor. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the video output format. The default setting is NTSC. Initial setting English NYC NTSC OK 2 : Ok Press the OK button. The screen for setting the [Date and Time] will be displayed. You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Selecting the Video Output Format” p.123.
3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5). 23 is displayed above and below the month. 2 Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 /2003 Getting Started 00 00 OK 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. : Ok Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 /2003 00 00 OK 6 Press the four-way controller (5). 23 are displayed above and below the date.
9 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the OK button again. Press the OK button to set the clock to 0 seconds when the clock reaches 00 second. Getting Started • If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete, your settings will be cancelled, but you can take pictures. If this occurs, the Initial settings screen is appeared the next time the camera is turned on.
Attaching the Lens 32 1 Remove the body mount cover c and the lens mount cover d in the illustration. 2 Getting Started 2 Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. Turn the lens to the left to confirm that it is locked in place after attaching the lens. 3 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portion inward. To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise.
2 Getting Started • The body mount cover c is a cover for shipping purpose to prevent scratches and block dust. For long-term camera storage, the optional accessory “Body Mount Cap K” is available, and has a lock mechanism. • Turn the camera OFF before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement. • Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal.
Installing / Removing the CF Card 34 Captured images are recorded on the compact flash (CF) card. Make sure the camera is turned off before installing or removing a CF card (market product). You can also use a Microdrive™ in addition to a CF card. 2 Getting Started Installing 1 2 3 Push the card cover unlock lever in the direction indicated to open the card cover. Insert the card all the way with the CF card label toward the LCD monitor. Close the card cover.
Removing 1 2 Push the card cover unlock lever in the direction indicated to open the card cover. Press the card eject button to remove the CF card. 2 3 Close the card cover.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 36 Adjust the viewfinder to match your eyesight. 1 2 Getting Started Look through the viewfinder and point and camera at a welllit scene. Then move the diopter adjustment lever left or right. Adjust the position until the autofocus frames and the focus points in the viewfinder are in clear focus. • You can adjust the diopter from -2.5~+1.5m-1 (Per meter).
3 Basic Operation Basic Operation (Shooting)..................................38 Basic Operation (Playback)..................................
Basic Operation (Shooting) Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3 Basic Operation Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object - a table, tree, or a wall for instance.
Taking Pictures 1 Set the camera to green program AE mode. Set the mode dial to 7. (p.59) Set the focus mode to Autofocus. Set the focus mode lever to l. (p.70) 3 Press the flash pop-up button to activate the flash. You do not need to pop-up the flash when you do not intend to use it. 4 Adjust the size of the subject. Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subject. (p.
5 Adjust the focus and take a picture. Position the subject within the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button to take the picture (p.17). The flash fires automatically based on light conditions. Push the flash down by hand after you finish taking pictures. 3 Basic Operation OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions.
Basic Operation (Playback) 41 Playing Back Images You can play back the still pictures. 1 Press the playback button (Q) after taking a picture. Press the Playback button again, or press the shutter release button halfway to return to capture mode. • Pressing the four-way controller(3) will rotate the image 90°, 180° and 270°. The image captured in vertical position can be displayed for easy viewing. (Only the display is rotated. The recorded image is not updated.
Selecting Previous or Next Images You can play back the still pictures, cycling through one at a time. 1 Press the playback button (Q) after taking a picture. The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Basic Operation 2 Press the four-way controller (4 or 5). 4 Displays the previous image. 5 Displays the next image. Deleting Images Press the Delete button (i) to display the Delete screen when the image is displayed. Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press OK.
4 Shooting Functions Selecting the Drive Mode......................................44 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ......51 Setting the Sensitivity...........................................54 Setting the White Balance ....................................55 Selecting the Metering Method ............................57 Capture Modes ......................................................59 Focusing ................................................................70 EV Compensation.............
Selecting the Drive Mode This camera has four drive modes. Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode before selecting the drive mode. (p.59) 9 Single-frame Consecutive shooting Self-timer g shooting Remote control h shooting j 4 One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed. This is the most common drive mode. (p.44) Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter release button is held down. (p.45) Self-timer mode (p.
Consecutive Shooting Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter release button is held down. 1 Press the drive mode button [g] until [j] appears on the LCD panel. 4 Shooting Functions 2 3 Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject. Press the shutter release button completely. Pictures are taken consecutively while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off of the shutter release button to stop taking consecutive pictures.
Self-Timer shooting Use the self-timer mode to include the photographer in the picture. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. 1 Mount the camera to a tripod. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Press the drive mode button [g] until [g] appears on the LCD panel.
3 Press the shutter release button halfway down to compose and focus on the subject by looking through the viewfinder. The focus indicator []] lights up when the subject is in focus. 4 Press the shutter release button completely. 4 • The audible PCV signal can be turned off. See page 119. • Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder during self-timer operation in any capture mode other than a (metered manual exposure).
5 Press the drive mode button [g] after the picture is taken. The drive mode returns to single-frame shooting from self-timer shooting. Press the drive mode button to cancel the self-timer operation before it is completed. 4 Mirror lock up function Shooting Functions When this function is set, the mirror stays up and the shutter is released about 2 seconds later when the shutter release button is pressed. You can reduce camera shake caused by mirror movement with mirror lock up.
Remote Control Shooting The shutter can be released with the remote control unit (optional). The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. 1 Mount the camera to a tripod. 4 Press the drive mode button [g] until [h] appears on the LCD panel. • The camera is not focused by operating the remote control. Focus on the subject first before operating the remote control.
4 Shooting Functions • The operating distance of the remote control unit is approx. 5m from in front 5m of the camera. • Remote control shooting with the capture mode set to p (bulb) mode will allow bulb shooting while the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. • Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder during remote control operation in any capture mode other than a (metered manual exposure).
Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 51 Setting the Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from L (3008 × 2008), M (2400 × 1600) and S (1536 × 1024). The more pixels there are the larger the image size and file size. The image file size will also differ according to quality level settings. L M S 2 3 Suited for printing on A3 paper. Suited for printing on A4 paper. Suited for printing on A5 paper. Set the mode dial to 8. Select the recorded pixels with the Av dial.
4 Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode. The camera is ready to take a picture. • Pressing the green button while setting the recorded pixels will make the size revert to the default value (L). • You can set a custom function to set the recorded pixels for S to 1536 × 1024, 1152 × 768, or 960 × 640. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions. • The Recorded Pixels cannot be selected if the Quality Level is set to RAW.
1 2 Select the mode dial to 8. Select the quality level with the b dial. 4 4 Confirm the quality level on the LCD panel. Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode. The camera is ready to take a picture. Pressing the green button while setting the quality level will make the quality level revert to the default value (C(Best)).
Setting the Sensitivity 54 You can set the sensitivity to match the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set within a range of sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 to 1600. 1 Set the mode dial to o. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Select the sensitivity with the Tv dial. The larger the sensitivity value, the more suitable for darker places, on the other hand, pictures tend to be affected by noise and appear rough. 3 4 Confirm the sensitivity level on the LCD panel.
Setting the White Balance 55 The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white balance. F G H ^ Automatic Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Light I b Tungsten Light Flash K Manual * The color temperature (°K) is estimated.
3 4 4 Confirm the white balance on the LCD panel. Set the mode dial to your desired capture mode. Shooting Functions • See page142 for manual adjustment method. • Pressing the green button while setting the white balance will make the white balance revert to the default value (F).
Selecting the Metering Method 57 You can choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. Multi (16)-segment metering, center-weighted metering or spot metering mode can be selected in this camera. Using the Multi(16)-Segment Metering The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi-segment metering. This mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion.
Using the Center-Weighted Metering Metering is weighted at the center of the screen. Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience, instead of leaving it to the camera. The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases (center). This mode does not automatically compensate for backlit scenes. 4 Shooting Functions 1 Rotate the metering mode select lever to set the white index to M.
Capture Modes 59 This camera has six capture modes available: green program AE mode, e (program) mode, b (shutter-priority) mode, c (aperture-priority) mode, a (manual) mode and p (bulb) mode. Using the Green Program AE mode Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically according to the program line, for taking pictures at the proper exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to 7. Shooting Functions AE lock shooting (p.69), auto bracket shooting (p.82), multiple exposure shooting (p.
Using the P (Hyper Program) mode Shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the program line for taking pictures at the proper exposure. You can also use the Tv dial and Av dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while keeping the proper exposure (Hyper program). 1 Set the mode dial to e. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.
Hyper Program • To change shutter speed The camera switches to shutter speed-priority AE when you turn the b dial in the e (Hyper Program) mode. • Shutter speed can be set to a value within the range appropriate for the aperture value. • The aperture values on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will flash when the brightness changes and the aperture value falls outside the appropriate range. • The camera returns to Hyper Program mode when you press the green button.
Using the Tv (Shutter-priority) mode The appropriate aperture value is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure to match the brightness of the subject when the shutter speed is selected. This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a faster shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slower shutter speed. See page 136 for the effect of shutter speed. 1 Set the mode dial to b. 4 Shooting Functions 2 3 Select the shutter speed with the Tv dial.
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring. • The shutter speed is displayed on the LCD panel whenever the camera is on. • You can set a function to enable noise reduction processing when taking pictures at a slow shutter speed. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.
Using the Av (Aperture-priority) mode The shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure to match the brightness of the subject when the aperture value is selected. This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. See page 136 for the effect of aperture. 1 Set the mode dial to c. 4 Shooting Functions 2 3 Select the aperture value with the Av dial.
• Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring. • The aperture is displayed on the LCD panel whenever the camera is on. • You can set a custom function to compensate the sensitivity automatically to obtain the proper exposure, when the conditions set are not providing proper exposure. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions.
Using the M (Hyper manual exposure) mode This mode is a convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs. 4 Shooting Functions 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Press the green button Shutter speed and aperture are changed automatically to achieve the proper exposure setting.
How to read the viewfinder bar graph In a (Hyper manual exposure) mode, a bar graph appears in the viewfinder. If the 9 are at the center of the bar, it indicates correct exposure. If the 9 are on the negative end of the bar graph, it indicates under exposure. If they are on the positive end, it indicates over exposure. If the exposure setting exceeds the bar graph display limit, the 7 or 8 will blink. • The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the LCD panel whenever the camera is on.
Using the B (Bulb) mode This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. 1 Set the mode dial to p. 4 Shooting Functions • Use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and use the optional Cable Switch CS-205 when using this mode. • With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control's shutter release button is held down. • You can set whether or not to perform noise reduction in the Custom Function settings.
About the AE-L (AE Lock) AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained. 1 Press the AE lock button. The camera memorizes the exposure (brightness) at that instant. Press it again to disengage. 4 Shooting Functions • @ is displayed in the viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged.
Focusing 70 Autofocus The camera adjusts the focus automatically. There are two autofocus modes. When you press the shutter release button halfway, l (Single mode) locks the focus and k (Continuous mode) adjusts the focus continuously. (p.70, 71) Manual focus You can adjust the focus manually. (p.72) Selecting the focus point 4 Shooting Functions You can set the camera to automatically select the focus point, select a specified position or the center position within the viewfinder. (p.
2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject. The focus indicator []] lights up in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus. (The subject is out of focus when it is blinking.) Using the AF.C Autofocus (Continuous mode) 1 Set the focus mode lever to k. 4 Shooting Functions • The focus is locked while []] is lit (focus lock). To focus on another subject, take your finger off of the shutter release button first.
2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject. The focus indicator []] lights up in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus. (The subject is out of focus when it is blinking.) • The camera switches to predictive AF mode automatically when a moving subject is detected in k (continuous mode). • The shutter can be released even when the subject is out of focus in k (continuous mode).
2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring to adjust focus on the subject. The focus indicator []] lights up and you will hear a double beep when the subject comes into focus. • Use the viewfinder's matte field as described below when the subject is difficult to focus (see p.78) and the focus indicator will not stay lit. • The beep can be turned off. (p.119) 1 2 Set the focus mode lever to \.
Selecting the focus points There are 11 focus points in the autofocus frames. You can select the focus points to use depending on the scene you are shooting. Setting the focus point mode to AUTO The camera selects the optimum focus point position even if the subject is not centered. 1 4 Set the focus point select dial to 5. Shooting Functions The area in the autofocus frame is the range available for autofocus.
2 3 Look through the viewfinder and check where you want to focus. Use the four-way controller [2 3 4 5] to select the desired focus point. • Set the focus point select dial to 5 to cancel the selected focus point and return to automatic setting. • The focus point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting with lenses other than FA J, FA, F lenses. Fixing the Focus Point on the Center 1 Set the focus point select dial to 6.
2 Press the shutter release button halfway. Only the center is focused where the focus point is superimposed. Set the focus point select dial to 5 to cancel the selected focus point and return to automatic setting. Focus lock 4 Shooting Functions If the subject is beyond the range of the focus points area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focus point on the subject, use focus lock, then recompose the picture.
3 Lock the focus. Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway. The focus will remain locked. 4 Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway down and press the shutter release button fully to take the picture. 4 Shooting Functions • The focus is locked while the focus indicator []] is lit. • Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus. • The beep can be turned off. (p.
Autofocus illuminator When the flash is up in l (single mode) where the subject in dark area, pressing the shutter release button halfway will automatically fire the builtin flash several times, enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject. Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects 4 Shooting Functions The autofocus mechanism is not all-powerful. Subjects which may not focus are listed below. These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator []] in the viewfinder.
EV Compensation 79 This allows you to deliberately over-expose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture. The exposure compensation range is -3 EV to +3 EV in 0.5 EV or 0.3 EV steps. 1 Turn the b dial to set the desired compensation value while holding down the Exposure compensation button. 4 Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel. The set value and m are displayed during compensation.
Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to green program AE mode, a (metered manual exposure) mode or p (bulb) mode.
Using the Zoom Lens 81 You can use the zoom lens to freely change the size of your chosen subject. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture. 1 Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle. 4 Shooting Functions • The smaller the number shown on the zoom scale ring, the wider the angle. The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • Power Zoom, Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect are not compatible with this camera.
Auto Bracketing 82 You can capture three consecutive images at different exposures. The first frame is exposed with no compensation. The second frame is underexposed and the third frame is over-exposed. You can set the negative or positive exposure compensation step to be 1/2EV (±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5) or 1/3EV (±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0), using “Exposure setting steps” in custom functions.
3 4 Turn the Av dial to set the exposure compensation step while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button. Hold down the shutter release button. Three consecutive pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation, the second with negative compensation, and the third with positive compensation. The mode returns to the single-frame drive mode automatically after the third picture is taken.
Multiple Exposure Shooting 84 You can overlap multiple images to take one picture. For example, you can take composite pictures such as a night scene with a bright moon superimposed. 1 Press the multiple exposure / auto bracket button until V] appears on the LCD panel. 4 Shooting Functions 2 3 Turn the Tv dial to select V while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button.
4 Release the finger from the multiple exposure / auto bracket button and press the shutter release button to take the first image. The first image is captured, and is displayed on the LCD monitor for instant review. 5 Press the shutter release button to take the superimposed image. The composite image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Shooting Functions • The V on the LCD panel disappears and multiple exposure mode is cancelled when the picture is taken.
Using the Flash 86 Using the built-in flash When you use a flash in low light or backlit conditions, manually pop up the built-in flash before taking the picture. Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend to take a test shoot to confirm this. Also refer to Page 140 “F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash”. 4 1 Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.
4 Push down on the portion in the illustration to retract the flash. Setting Flash Modes 1 Press the flash mode button to select a flash mode. 4 Flash modes for each capture mode Flash modes differ by capture mode. See below for the flash modes corresponding to each capture mode. (The indications shown are with the built-in flash popped up.
• e (program) mode 4 Automatic flash Red-eye reduction automatic flash Wireless mode Red-eye reduction flash ON Flash ON Wireless highspeed sync mode • b (Shutter priority) mode / c (Aperture priority) mode a (Manual exposure mode) / p (Bulb) mode Shooting Functions Flash ON Red-eye reduction flash ON Wireless highspeed sync mode Wireless mode Red-eye Reduction This camera has a red-eye reduction function, which reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice.
About Red-eye Phenomenon Shooting portraits with a flash in a dark environment often results in eyes looking reddish in the photograph. This phenomenon, commonly known as “Red-Eye”, is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. It can be reduced by taking a picture in brighter light or by shooting with a wider-angle lens at a closer distance. When using an external flash, it may also help to position the flash as far away from the camera as possible.
Daylight-Sync Shooting In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate the shadow when a portrait picture is taken with a person’s face cast in shadow. Daylight-sync shooting is the same as normal shooting with a flash. • Taking pictures 1 2 3 4 4 Press the flash pop-up button. Confirm that the flash mode is set to Flash ON. Confirm that the flash is fully charged. Take the picture. Shooting Functions • It may be over-exposed when the background is too bright.
Using the flash in each capture mode Using b (Shutter priority) Mode • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • Any desired shutter speed 1/150 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph. • The aperture automatically changes according to the ambient brightness.
y Using b (Shutter priority) Mode 1 Set the exposure mode to b (shutter priority) mode. 2 Use the Tv dial to set the desired shutter speed. 3 Press the flash pop-up button to activate the built-in flash. 4 Take the picture. 4 • If the aperture value blinks when the shutter speed is set, the background will not be exposed correctly.Adjust the shutter speed so that the aperture value stops blinking.
Using an External Flash Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL automatic flash mode, TTL auto-flash mode, highspeed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. Available functions differ by the external flash being used. See the chart below for details.
About the LCD panel display for AF360FGZ • The AF360FGZ will automatically convert the field angle differential between 35mm and the w format resulting from the focal length of the lens you are using. (When using FA J, FA, or F lenses) • Display the format size for w during the exposure metering timer of the camera is turned on when combining the AF360FGZ with the w. (It returns to a 35mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off.
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/150 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or as a wireless. y Using High-speed flash sync on the camera 1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the flash unit. 2 Set the mode dial to any exposure mode other than the green program AE mode or p (Bulb) mode. 3 Turn the external flash ON.
4 Press the flash pop-up button to enable using the built-in flash. 5 Press the flash mode button until is displayed. • The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). • The AF360FGZ can be attached directly to the camera hot shoe and wireless mode can still be used with one or more additional AF360FGZ flashes. • Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode to SLAVE 1.
Red-eye Reduction As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available using an external flash. This may not be available on some flashes and it may have any restrictions for usage conditions may be required. See the chart given on p.93. Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash When using the built-in flash with an external flash that has a trailingshutter-curtain sync flash function, the external flash is set to the trailingshutter-curtain flash function, the internal flash will also use this mode.
Fig. 2 When combining two or more external flashes 4 The AF500FTZ can be connected directly to the Extension cord F5P without the off-camera shoe adapter F. Shooting Functions Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Using the dedicated external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows twin flash photography (contrast-control-synch flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from two units.
5 Playback Functions Zoom Playback ....................................................100 Nine-Image Display .............................................101 Deleting Images...................................................102 Printing Service Settings (DPOF) ......................
Zoom Playback 100 You can play back images magnified up to 12 times. 1 2 5 Press the Playback button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. Turn the Nine-image display / Zoom display dial clockwise. Playback Functions The image is magnified (1×~12×). You can move the zoom position with the four-way controller during zoom display. Turn the Nine-image display / zoom display dial counterclockwise to reduce the magnification. x 2.
Nine-Image Display 101 You can display nine images on the LCD monitor at the same time. 1 2 Press the Playback button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. Turn the Nine-image display / Zoom display dial counterclockwise. 5 100-0500 Selected image scroll bar With the very last image selected, press the four-way controller (3) to display the first nine images. 3 Turn the Nine-image display / Zoom display dial clockwise, or press OK. The selected image is displayed.
Deleting Images 102 Deleting a Single Image You can delete one image at a time. 1 5 2 Playback Functions 3 Press the Playback button and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to delete. Press the Delete button to display the Delete screen. Select [Delete] with the fourway controller (2). Delete One All Delete Cancel 100-0120 OK 4 Press the OK button. The image is deleted.
Deleting All Images You can erase all saved images at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 1 2 Press the Playback button. Press the Delete button to display the Delete screen. 5 Select [All] with the four-way controller (45). Delete One All Delete all images on memory card? Delete Cancel OK 4 : OK Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press OK. All images are deleted.
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally erased. 1 2 Press the Playback button and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to protect. Press the Protect button (Z) to display the Protect screen. 5 Playback Functions 3 Select [Protect] with the fourway controller (2). Protect One All Protect Unprotect 100-0120 OK 4 : Ok Press the OK button. The selected image is protected.
Protecting All Images 1 2 3 Press the Playback button. Press the Protect button (Z) to display the protect screen. Select [All] with the four-way controller (45). Protect One All Protect all images 5 OK 4 : OK Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect] and press OK. The images are protected. Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images. Even protected images are deleted by formatting the CF card.
Printing Service Settings (DPOF) 106 You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the CF card with recorded images to a store for a printing service. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date. Single Image Settings Set the following items for each image. • Copies:Set the number of prints up to 99. • Date: Specify whether or not to imprint the date on the image.
4 Press the four-way controller (45) to specify the number of copies and press the four-way controller (3). The cursor will move to “Date”. ONE ALL DPOF Copies Date 100-0820 OK 5 00 : Ok Press the four-way controller (45) to select O (on) or P (off) for the date. OThe date will be imprinted. P The date will not be imprinted. Press the OK button. 5 Prints can be made according to the settings.
Settings for All Images You can set printing service settings for all images. 1 2 5 3 Press the Playback button. Press the DPOF button to display the DPOF screen. Playback Functions Press the four-way controller (45) to select [All] and press the four-way controller (3). DPOF ONE ALL DPOF setting for all images. The frame will move to “Number of Copies”. 00 Copies Date OK 4 Press the four-way controller (45) to select the number of copies and press the four-way controller (3).
6 Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings. • Settings for all images will cancel settings for single images. • The number of copies applies to all images when you specify the number of copies for all images. Before printing, always check that the number is correct. • To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to 00 with “All Images” selected.
6 Settings Setting Menu List ................................................112 How to Operate the Settings Menu....................113 Camera Settings ..................................................114 Custom Function Chart ......................................127 List of City Names ...............................................
112 Setting Menu List Press the Menu button to display the settings menu on the LCD screen. Use the settings menu to set the basic functions of your camera. Item Format Custom Function Saturation Sharpness Contrast Instant Review Auto Power Off Beep Date Adjust World Time 6 Language / Settings Video Out Brightness Level File # Slideshow Sensor Cleaning Reset Description Formats a CF card Sets camera functions and settings to suit your purpose. Set the image saturation level. Set the image sharpness.
How to Operate the Settings Menu 113 How to Display the Menu Screen Turn the camera on and press the MENU button to display the menus on the LCD monitor. The previously used menu screen is displayed. Selecting menu items Use the four-way controller (2 3) to select the item and then use the four-way controller (4 5) to change the settings. Press the four-way controller (5) to move to the sub-menu screen when there is a sub-menu screen.
Camera Settings 114 Formatting a CF card Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card. • Do not open the CF card cover while formatting a CF card. The card may be damaged beyond use. • Please note that formatting will delete protected images as well. 1 2 6 3 Select [Format] on the Main menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Format] screen. Settings Select [Format] with the four-way controller (2). Format All data deleted.
115 Setting the Custom Functions You can set camera functions and settings to match your preferences. Three different settings can be saved separately. See page 127 for detailed settings. 1 2 3 5 Press the four-way controller (5) to display the Custom Function screen. Press the four-way controller (45) to select the number from 1 to 3 for the custom function setting to save. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the item to set and then use the four-way controller (45) to change the settings.
116 Calling up saved functions 1 2 3 6 4 Select [Custom Function] on the Main menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the Custom Functions screen. Press the four-way controller (45) to select the number for the custom function setting to call up. Custom Function 1 2 3 Program Line Normal 1/2 EV Exposure Setting Steps On Noise Reduction Sensitivity Range Normal Sensitivity Correction Off Use Custom Function Setting 1 Press the OK button twice.
117 Setting the Color Saturation This sets the brightness of colors in the picture. 1 2 3 Select [Saturation] on the Main menu. Press the four-way controller (45) to select from x (Normal), z (High), or y (Low). Main Menu Format Custom Function Saturation Sharpness Contrast Instant Review Auto Power Off 1 S 1 sec 1 min Press the OK button. 6 The camera is ready for capture or playback. Settings Setting the Image Sharpness You can make the image outlines sharp or soft.
118 Setting the Contrast You can set the image contrast level. 1 2 3 Select [Contrast] on the Main menu. Press the four-way controller (45) to select from x (Normal), z (High), or y (Low). Main Menu Format Custom Function Saturation Sharpness Contrast Instant Review Auto Power Off 1 S 1 sec 1 min Press the OK button. The camera is ready for capture or playback. 6 Settings Setting the Instant Review You can select the Instant Review display time from 1 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec, or OFF.
119 Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain length of unused. 1 2 Select [Auto Power Off] on the Main menu. Press the four-way controller (45) to change the time for turning the camera off. Select from 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, or OFF. 3 Main Menu Format Custom Function Saturation Sharpness Contrast Instant Review Auto Power Off 1 S 1 sec 1 min Press the OK button. The camera is ready for capture or playback.
120 Changing the Date Style and Date / Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the date display style. Choose from y/m/d, m/d/y, and d/m/y. 1 2 Select [Date Adjust] on the Main menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Date and Time] settings screen. See page 29 for setting the date and time. Setting the World Time 6 The date and time set in Initial Setting (p.27) is the Home Time (your usual time zone) settings.
121 5 Press the four-way controller (45) to select the [City], and press the four-way controller (3). See The list on p.130 for available cities and their codes. 6 Press the four-way controller (45) to select DST O (on) or P (off), and press the four-way controller (3). To set home time W: Press the four-way controller (45) to select the Home time city, or turn DST on and off. 7 Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the correct date and time.
122 Setting the Display Language You can change the language of the menus and error messages. 1 2 3 6 Select [Language / ] on the Main menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Language / ] settings screen. Press the four-way controller (23) to select your applicable language.
123 Selecting the Video Output Format You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images on a TV monitor. 1 2 3 Select [Video Out] on the Main menu. Press the four-way controller (45) to select [NTSC] or [PAL], to match your TV output format. Main Menu Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Video Out Brightness Level File # English NTSC Serial # Press the OK button. 6 The camera is ready for capture or playback.
124 4 Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready for capture or playback. Resetting the File Number You can set the File Number used for the images when inserting a new CF card. 1 2 Select [File #] on the Main menu. Press the four-way controller (45) to switch between [Reset] and [Serial #].
125 Setting the Slideshow You can play back all recorded images on your CF card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 2 3 Press the Playback button and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to start the slideshow. Select [Slideshow] on the Main Menu and press the fourway controller (5) to display the [Slideshow] settings screen. Press the four-way controller (45) to change the playback interval.
126 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Mirror Up]. Sensor Cleaning Mirror Up To Clean CCD Turn the power OFF to end Mirror Up Cancel MENU : Exit 4 OK : Ok Press the OK button. The mirror is locked in the up position. After cleaning the CCD, turn the camera off. Resetting to Default Settings 6 This resets all settings other than Date / Time, Language / Date Style and World Time. Settings 1 2 3 , Video Out, Select [Reset] on the Main menu.
Custom Function Chart 127 This chart shows the custom functions that can be set. Item Setting items Program Line Normal (Default Setting) Hi-Speed Depth MTF Exposure Setting Steps 1/2EV (Default Setting) Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2EV. 1/3EV Exposure setting steps are set to 1/3EV. Noise Reduction On (Default Setting) Off Sensitivity Range Normal (Default setting) Sensitivity can be set from 200-1600. Wide Sensitivity can be set from 200-3200.
128 Item F stop other than A Release when Charging Flash in Wireless Mode Setting items Off (Default Setting) On Off (Default Setting) On Disables shutter release when lens aperture is set at other than A. Enables shutter release even when lens aperture is set at other than A. Disables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging. Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging. On (Default Setting) Off Fires built-in flash as master in Wireless Mode.
129 Notes on setting “F stop other than A” When the “F stop other than A” in the custom functions is set to “On”, the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of an attached lens is not set to the s position. However, the features will be restricted as shown in the table below.
130 List of City Names Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time.
7 Connecting Connecting to a TV..............................................132 Connecting to a PC .............................................
132 Connecting to a TV By using the video cable (I-VC2), you can play back images using a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack as your monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 1 2 7 Connecting 3 Connect the video cable to the PC / Video terminal on the camera. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the TV. Turn on the TV and the camera.
Connecting to a PC 133 With your camera and PC connected with a USB cable (I-USB2), you can transfer images to your PC, and view images or develop RAW data using the PENTAX Photo Browser or PENTAX Photo Laboratory. See manuals for installing PENTAX Photo Browser and PENTAX Photo Laboratory and for viewing images and RAW data development. The following example shows how to connect your camera to your PC.
8 Appendix More Details about Capture Functions .............136 Optional Accessories..........................................146 Cleaning the CCD ................................................149 Precautions Regarding Memory Cards .............151 Error Messages ...................................................152 Troubleshooting ..................................................153 Main Specifications.............................................154 Glossary ..........................................
136 More Details about Capture Functions Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Correct exposure of the subject is established by a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different shutter speed and aperture settings produce different effects. Effect of shutter speed The shutter speed determines the length of time that the light is allowed to strike the CCD, to adjust the amount of light striking the CCD.
137 Effect of aperture The aperture increases or reduces the light beam (thickness) which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the CCD. • Widening the beam by opening the aperture Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of a person against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front of and behind the person will be blurred, emphasizing only the person.
138 How to check depth of field When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depth of field. If you use Preview, you can check the depth of field in the viewfinder before taking a picture. 1 2 Focus on the subject. Turn the main switch to | while looking through the viewfinder. You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while holding down the main switch.
139 Calculating flash distance from the aperture used (using built-in flash) Maximum flash distance= Guide Number ÷ Selected aperture Minimum flash distance= Maximum flash distance ÷ 5* (Note) The flash cannot be used when the distance is less than 0.7m. When the flash is used within 0.7m, it causes vignetting in the picture corners, light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over-exposed. * The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies to using the built-in flash alone.
140 F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash = compatible, = incompatible because of vignetting Both are evaluated without a hood. Lens Name F Fisheye Zoom 17~28mm f/3.5~4.5 FA J zoom 18~35mm f4~5.6 AL Compatible Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than 20mm. Vignetting may occur if focal length is 18mm and the object distance less that 1m. FA Zoom 20~35mm f/4AL FA Zoom 24~90mm f/3.5~4.5AL (IF) FA Zoom 28~70mm f/4AL FA* Zoom 28~70mm f/2.8AL 8 Appendix FA J Zoom 28~80mm f/3.
141 Lens Name Compatible FA20mm f/2.8 FA* 24mm f/2AL (IF) FA28mm f/2.8AL FA31mm f/1.8AL Limited FA35mm f/2AL FA43mm f/1.9 Limited FA50mm f/1.4 FA50mm f/1.7 FA77mm f/1.8 Limited FA*85mm f/1.4 (IF) FA135mm f/2.8 (IF) FA*200mm f/2.8ED (IF) FA*300mm f/2.8ED (IF) FA*300mm f/4.5ED (IF) FA*400mm f/5.6ED (IF) FA*600mm f/4ED (IF) FA Macro 50mm f/2.8 FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 FA Macro 100mm f/3.5 FA* Macro 200mm f/4ED (IF) FA Soft 28mm f/2.8 FA Soft 85mm f/2.
142 Setting the White Balance Manually You can set the white balance with the camera pointed toward a white object under the lighting to be used for taking pictures. The camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance provided in the camera (p.55). This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings. White balance set manually can be placed in the camera memory in three ways. 1 2 8 Appendix 3 Set the mode dial to n and turn the c dial to select [K].
143 4 Hold down the manual white balance button and press the shutter release button. Set correctly: [OK] appears on the LCD monitor. Incorrectly set: [NG] appears on the LCD monitor. • No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to register the white balance. • The registered white balance is only enabled when white balance is set to [K].
144 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENS COMBINATIONS Lenses that can be used with this camera Only FA J lenses and FA/F/A lenses having an A position on the aperture ring can be used with this camera. Other lenses and FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to other than A position cannot be used because the shutter will not release. Function 8 Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.
145 Lens names and mount names FA single focal length lenses (non-zoom lenses) and FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. Of the FA zoom lenses, power zoom enabled lenses use the KAF2 mount. Lenses without power zoom use the KAF mount. See the lens manual for details. This camera does not have a power zoom mechanism. Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera Only FA J lenses or lenses that have the A (Auto) position on the aperture ring can be used.
146 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact our service center for details regarding accessories. Battery grip D-BG1 Usability is enhanced with the shutter release and AE lock buttons and Tv, Av dials for vertical positioning of the camera. Capacity remaining Batteries (Actual temperature) (20°C) (0°C) (20°C) AA Lithium (0°C) (20°C) Ni-MH (0°C) (20°C) AA-Alkaline (0°C) CR-V3 8 Appendix Flash photography 50% use 100% use Approx.800 Approx.
147 Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF360FGZ An auto flash unit with maximum guide number 36 (ISO 100/m). Its features include AF spot beam, slave-sync flash, multiple-flash, highspeed sync, wireless flash, contrast-control-sync flash, and leading / trailing curtain-sync modes. Auto flash AF500FTZ A Zoom flash with a built-in AF spot beam and maximum guide number 50 (ISO 100/m).
148 For Viewfinder Magnifier FB A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder. Ref-converter A An accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90 intervals. The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1× and 2×. Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter. Install it on the viewfinder. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2 and +3 m(-1).
Cleaning the CCD 149 If the CCD becomes dirty or dusty, white flecks may appear in the background or a shadow in the image under some conditions. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. The CCD is a precision part. Please contact PENTAX service center. 1 Turn the camera on and remove the lens. 2 Set [Sensor Cleaning] on the Main menu to ON. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Mirror up] on the [Sensor Cleaning] screen. Press the OK button. The mirror is locked in the up position.
150 • Do not use a spray type blower. • Do not clean the CCD when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode. • Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CCD when no lens is on the camera. • It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor when cleaning the CCD. • When the battery level is low, “Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor” is displayed on the LCD monitor. • If you are not using the AC adapter, please use batteries with ample capacity remaining.
Precautions Regarding Memory Cards Precautions When Using a Microdrive™ • The Microdrive™ is a small, light-weight hard disk drives. Because it is rotating recording media, it does not handle vibration or impact well. When using a Microdrive™, be very careful not to subject the camera to vibration or impact. • A Microdrive™ may get hot when used for long periods. Please handle carefully. • Do not place a Microdrive™ near a strong magnetic field.
152 Error Messages Error Messages Memory full Description The CF card memory is full, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new CF card or delete unwanted images. (p.34, 102) You may be able to save the image by changing the quality level or recorded pixels. (p.51, 52) No image. Camera cannot display this image There are no images for playback on the CF card. You are trying to play back an image not supported by this camera. You may be able to display this on a PC or another brand of camera.
Troubleshooting 153 We recommend to check the following items before contacting a service center. Symptoms Causes The lens aperture ring setting is other than the s position. The main switch is OFF. The low battery warning } is blinking. The batteries are installed upside-down. The mode dial is in the 8 or no position. The built-in flash is being charged. The Autofocus does The subject is not within the AF not work. frame. The subject is too close. The shutter does not release.
154 Main Specifications TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash 6.10 megapixels Total pixels 6.31 megapixels (3110 × 2030), interline / interlace scan CCD with a primary color filter L (3008 × 2008 pixels), M (2400 × 1600 pixels), S (1536 × 1024, 1152 × 768, 960 × 640 pixels) Equivalent to ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600, and ISO3200 RAW, TIFF (non-compressed), JPEG (Exif2.
155 Exposure mode LCD Monitor Shutter Lens Mount Compatible Lens Autofocus System Viewfinder Viewfinder Indication Preview 8 Appendix External LCD Green program AE mode, e (Hyper program) mode, b (Shutter-priority) mode, c (Aperture-priority) mode, a (Hyper manual exposure) mode, and p (Bulb) mode 1.8 inch TFT Color LCD monitor with 118,000 pixels (with backlight) Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000-30 sec.
156 Self-timer Mirror Auto bracket exposure Exposure Meter EV compensation AE lock Built-in flash Flash sync 8 Custom Function Time function Appendix Power Source Battery Exhaustion I / O Port Video Output format Dimension and Weight Accessories Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec. with mirror lock up in used. Start by pressing shutter release button. Operation confirmation: Possible to set PCV beep. Cancellable after operation Quick-return mirror, mirror lock up function (2 sec.
157 Specification for Remote Control (Optional) Remote Control Power source Dimension Weight The operating distance of the remote control is approx. 5 m from the front of the camera. One 3V lithium battery (CR1620) 22mm(W) × 53mm(H) × 6.
158 Program lines Normal Program (FA J 18-35mm f4-5.6) 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 [EV] 23 [F] 64 5 45 32 3 22 16 1 11 8 -1 5.6 4 -3 2.8 2 -5 1.4 [sec] 30 8 2 1/2 1/8 1/30 1/125 1/500 1/2000 1/8000 [ISO200] High-speed priority program (FA J 18-35mm f4-5.6) 7 8 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 [EV] 23 [F] 64 5 45 Appendix 32 3 22 16 1 11 8 -1 5.6 4 -3 2.8 2 -5 1.
159 Depth-of-field priority program (FA J 18-35mm f4-5.6) 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 [EV] 23 [F] 64 5 45 32 3 22 16 1 11 8 -1 5.6 4 -3 2.8 2 -5 1.4 [sec] 30 8 2 1/2 1/8 1/30 1/125 1/500 1/2000 1/8000 [ISO200] MTF priority program (FA J 18-35mm f4-5.6) 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 [EV] 23 [F] 64 5 45 32 3 22 16 1 8 -1 5.6 4 -3 2.8 2 -5 1.
160 Glossary CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals. DCF (design rule for camera file system) An image file standard established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). DPOF (digital print order format) Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images, regarding the specific images and number of copies to be printed.
161 TIFF A format for saving image data in a non-compressed format. Image data using this format has a large file size and is not suited for attaching to email, but is suited for processing on your PC. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units. The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises, and to a reddish color as the color temperature falls.
162 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.
163 required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
164 8 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
165 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: w Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: Aug.
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