PENTAX Corporation 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 Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, (European Headquarters) GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P.
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX F Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.37 and p.184.
1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 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 Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. ABOUT THE CAMERA Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
2 Caution • Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location. • This camera is not waterproof, and should not be used in the rain or where the camera could get wet. • Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.
4 Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA..................................................1 ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2 Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................2 Contents ...............................................................................................4 Composition of the Operating Manual ......................
Basic Operations 41 Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 42 Holding the Camera............................................................................42 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................43 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes............ 47 Selecting the Shooting Scene.............................................................48 Using the Zoom Lens ............................................
6 Menu Reference 93 Using the Button Functions ........................................................ 94 Capture Mode .....................................................................................94 Playback Mode ...................................................................................96 Using the Menu ............................................................................ 98 How to Operate the Menu...................................................................98 [A Rec.
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting ..................................................................................... 147 Displaying the Preview .....................................................................147 Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................148 Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................. 149 Compensating Flash Output ........................................................
8 Appendix 177 Default Settings.......................................................................... 178 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 182 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ............................................... 184 Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 185 Optional Accessories ................................................................ 187 Error Messages .....................................................
9 Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts. 1 2 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures.
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of working parts before use. F Camera Characteristics ....................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............13 Names of Working Parts ......................................
12 1 F Camera Characteristics Before Using Your Camera • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. • Uses CR-V3, AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries. • Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels and a brightness adjusting function for high-precision viewing performance. • Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the desired result is achieved.
Checking the Contents of the Package 13 The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included. 1 Eyecup FN (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW43 Strap O-ST10 AA Alkaline batteries* (four) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.
14 Names of Working Parts Camera 1 Before Using Your Camera Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Mirror AF coupler Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button Focus mode lever Lens information contacts e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 3 button i button M button 4 button { button Battery cover Q button Tripod socket
15 K button Mode dial Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover LCD monitor Hot shoe mc button LCD panel Diopter adjustment lever Card cover Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Viewfinder 1 Before Using Your Camera Strap lug Built-in flash
16 LCD Monitor Indications 1 The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of the camera. Before Using Your Camera LCD monitor While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when powered on or setting dial mode. Select Off for [Guide display] in [H Set-up] to not show indicators. (p.101) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 AF-S 8 Night Scene 01 / 25 / 2006 14 : 25 9 10 7 1600 2 3* 4 5* 6* 7* 8 9* 10 Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.
17 Capture Mode Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds. Detailed Information 1 19 AF-S 2 ISO 800 9 12 sRGB 40 mm 40mm 01 / 25 / 2006 14 : 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AF mode (p.124) Mode dial position (p.106) AE metering (p.131) Flash mode (p.51) Drive mode (p.104) Auto bracket (p.146) ISO sensitivity (p.117) Image tone (p.110) Quality level (p.112) Recorded pixels (p.
18 Playback Mode The camera switches screen displays every time you press the M button during playback. 1 Before Using Your Camera You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. (p.162) Detailed Information 2 100-0001 1 AF-S 1 / 2000 FF2 2 . 8 + 1 . 5EV ISO 800 sRGB 40 mm 40mm 01 / 25 / 2006 14 : 25 1 2 3 Captured image Rotate icon (p.66) Image folder number and file number (p.171, 172) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Protect icon (p.79) AF mode (p.124) Focusing area (p.
19 Histogram Display 1 2 100-0046 3 1 1 2 3 4 Capture quality (Image file type) Image folder number and file number (p.171, p.172) Protect icon (p.79) Histogram (p.162) • Areas where blooming occurred blink if [Bright Portion] warning is set to On in [Plybk dsply mthd] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.162) • Press the four-way controller (23) in the histogram display to move the histogram display position up or down.
20 Viewfinder Indications 2 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 1 3 4 5 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 13 8 9 10 11 14 AF frame (p.39) Spot metering frame (p.131) Flash status (p.51) Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set. ISO sensitivity warning (p.118) Appears when warning value is exceeded. Continuous mode (p.124) Appears when [AF Mode] in the [A Rec. Mode] is set to k (Continuous mode). Picture mode icon (p.47) Icon for Picture mode in use appears.
21 10 11 13 14 1 Before Using Your Camera 12 EV compensation (p.142) Appears when EV compensation is available or in use. Blinks slowly when compensating flash output. Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output. Adjusted value appears where number of recordable images is shown. Number of recordable images/EV compensation Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting. Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.
22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 7 2 8 9 3 4 5 610 1 2 3 4 Shutter speed (p.135) Aperture (p.137) Flash mode (p.51) b : Built-in flash is ready (when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used) a : Flash off E : Auto discharge > : Red-eye reduction flash on Drive mode (p.
2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap ..............................................24 Inserting the Batteries .........................................25 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........29 Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................32 Initial Settings .......................................................33 Attaching the Lens ..................
Attaching the Strap 24 1 2 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure on the inside of the clasp. Getting Started 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure on the inside of the clasp.
Inserting the Batteries 25 Insert batteries into the camera. Use two CR-V3 or four AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. This camera is packaged with AA alkaline batteries for checking the camera’s functionality but some other kinds of batteries are also compatible. Refer to “Batteries” (p.26) for details on compatible batteries and when to use them.
26 3 Press down on the batteries with the battery cover ( 1 ) and slide it as shown in the illustration ( 2 ) to close. 1 2 2 Getting Started • Use the AC adapter (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.28) • Check the battery orientation if the camera does not operate properly after replacing the batteries. Batteries You can use four kinds of batteries with your camera. Battery performance differs by type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose.
27 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on the LCD panel. { lit : Battery is full. lit : Battery is running low. lit : Battery is almost empty. blink : The camera turns off after displaying a message.
28 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) 4 1 2 2 Getting Started 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.
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product). • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is lit. • Format new SD Memory Card. Also format SD Memory Card used with other cameras. Refer to “Formatting the SD Memory Card” (p.164) for details on formatting. Press the card cover unlock lever in the indicated direction. Card cover opens.
30 Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card 2 Getting Started • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by Write-protect prohibiting recording of new data, deletion switch of existing data or formatting of the card. • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot.
31 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for images on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 1 Setting the Recorded Pixels (p.111) 1 Setting the Quality Level (p.
Turning the Camera On and Off 32 1 2 Move the main switch to [ON] position. Getting Started The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera. • Always turn the camera off when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting is 1 minute) (p.
Initial Settings 33 The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the Initial Settings 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.
34 4 Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to [W]. 2 5 Press the four-way controller (45) to select the city. 6 Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time). Getting Started 7 8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.
35 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy24h The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. 00 : 00 Time Cancel 2 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy24h Date 01 / 01 / 2006 Time 00 : 00 Cancel 5 OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style].
36 7 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy24h The frame moves to the month. 01 / 01 / 2006 Date 00 : 00 Time Cancel OK OK 2 Getting Started 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time. 9 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures.
Attaching the Lens 37 Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement. 1 2 Check that the camera is off. Remove the body mount cover ( 1 ) and lens mount cover ( 2 ). Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to the area around the lens mount after removal. 1 2 3 Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.
38 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. 2 Getting Started To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button ( 3 ) and turn the lens counterclockwise. 3 • The body mount cover ( 1 ) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped. Body Mount Cap K is sold separately and has a lock function. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 39 Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can slide the diopter from –2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1. 2 Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a welllit scene. Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right. Getting Started 1 Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused.
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3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Picture mode (Auto Picture or Portrait mode - Flash OFF mode) and Scene mode to ensure successful capturing. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation ...................................42 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes ...................................................................
42 Basic Shooting Operation 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 Operations Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.
43 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings How to set the camera so it will choose the optimum settings based on the subject lighting, distance and motion. 1 Set the mode dial to I. 2 Set the focus mode lever to =. Autofocus mode is set. (p.120) 3 Basic Operations The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject. 1 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes (p.
44 3 Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subject. Determine the size of the subject. 1 Using the Zoom Lens (p.50) 4 3 Basic Operations Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus. The flash pops up automatically when necessary (manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to [Auto]). 1 Operating the shutter release button (p.
6 45 Review captured images on the LCD monitor. 3 Delete Operating the shutter release button The shutter release button has two positions. Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully (first position) (second position) Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes the picture. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.
46 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below). These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.
Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 47 The camera selects and sets the optimum mode when I (Auto Picture) on the mode dial is set to the dial indicator. 3 Select = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait), a (Flash OFF), H (Scene) with the mode dial if desired image is not captured in Auto Picture mode. The modes are as follows. Selects automatically from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Moving Object modes.
48 Selecting the Shooting Scene By setting the H (Scene) icon to the dial indicator, you can choose from the following 8 shooting scenes. A (Night Scene) i (Surf & Snow) 3 Basic Operations B (Text) K (Sunset) C (Kids) E (Pet) D (Candlelight) E (Museum) Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking. For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains. Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing. For capturing the sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors.
3 49 Press the 4 button. Night Scene The mode palette appears. Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking. OK 4 If Pet mode is selected, you can turn the e-dial to choose a dog or a cat icon.The function is the same, regardless of which icon you choose. 5 Press the 4 button. The screen returns to the Fn menu. 6 Press the { button. The camera is ready to take a picture.
Using the Zoom Lens 50 Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture. 1 3 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. Basic Operations Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle. • The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle. The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.
Using the Built-in Flash 51 Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash. The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity (p.151)).
52 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Flash options screen appears. Flash Mode Auto discharge When the mode dial is set to e, b, c, a or p, B and C appear gray and cannot be selected. 3 OK OK Basic Operations 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode. 4 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen. 5 Press the { button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Using Auto Discharge B, C (Automatic Flash Popup) 1 Set the mode dial to H, I, =, q, or ..
3 53 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 4 Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash. 3 1 Press the K button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.
54 Using Red-eye Reduction Flash 3 Basic Operations “Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it. • Brighten the surroundings when shooting. • Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use.
Other Shooting Modes 55 Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. 3 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears.
56 2 Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears. 3 Basic Operations Drive Mode Single frame shooting OK 3 OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select j. Drive Mode Continuous shooting OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen. 5 Press the { button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates.
57 Set [No. cnt shtng rcd im] in [Recordable Image No.] of the [A Custom Setting] menu. The number of continuously recordable images (buffer space) appears when shutter is pressed halfway. (p.102) 7 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop. Continuous shooting settings are retained when the power is turned off.
58 2 Press the { button. 3 Basic Operations The Fn menu appears. Fn OK AUTO Fn 3 Exit Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears.
4 59 Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z. Drive Mode Self-Timer (12 secs) OK 5 Press the 4 button. 6 Press the { button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 7 Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears when the subject is in focus. 3 Basic Operations The camera returns to the Fn menu screen.
60 8 Press the shutter release button fully. For g, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. For Z, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. 3 Basic Operations • The beep can be turned off (p.165).
61 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) The shutter can be released with the optional remote control unit. You can select from h (remote control) and i (three-second delay) for remote control shooting. 2 The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. i The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. Mount the camera onto a tripod. Press the { button.
62 3 Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select h or i. Basic Operations The self-timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status. Drive Mode Remote Control Unit OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen. 6 Press the { button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates.
8 63 Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control. 5m • Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.143) (ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (manual) (p.139)). • Remove the Eyecup FN by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the ME viewfinder cap.
64 Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Lock Up function if camera shake is evident even when Cable Switch (optional) or Remote Control Unit (optional) is used. When shutter release button is pressed, mirror pops up and shutter is released 2 seconds later if 2 sec. Self-Timer is used. Avoid camera shake when mirror pops up by using this method. Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up. 3 Basic Operations 1 2 Mount the camera onto a tripod.
Playing Back Still Pictures 65 Playing Back Images You can play back captured still pictures with the camera. Use the included “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1” software to play back using a PC. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Operating Manual” for details. Basic Operations 1 3 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
66 2 Press the four-way controller (45). 4 : The previous image appears. 5 : The next image appears. 3 Rotating Images Basic Operations You can rotate images 90° counterclockwise at a time. Make images shot vertically easier to view. 100-0001 100-0001 OK 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller (3).
3 67 Press the 4 button. Image rotation information is saved. Enlarging Playback Images 3 Basic Operations You can magnify images up to 12 times when displaying. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.
68 3 2 Turn the e-dial to the right (toward y). × ×2 2.0 Image enlarges at each calibration and can be enlarged to 12 times the original. Turn to the left (toward f) to return. Press the 4 button to return to the original size. Press the four-way controller (2345) in zoom display to change the display area. Basic Operations The first calibration on the e-dial is 1.2 times. You can change this in [Mag to Strt Zm Plybk] in [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.
1 69 Press the Q button. 100-0046 The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f). 3 Turn the e-dial to the right (towards y) or press the 4 button. A full screen display of the selected image appears. 3 Basic Operations Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an image. A scroll bar appears at the right of the screen.
70 Slideshow You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to be displayed first. 100-0046 The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the { button. Fn The Fn menu appears.
3 71 Press the four-way controller (5). Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins. Start Press any button to end slideshow. Press the shutter release button or the Q button, slide the main switch to the preview position (|) or turn the mode dial to change to Capture mode. Basic Operations Set the display time for slideshow in the [Q Playback] menu. Alternatively, start the slideshow from the [Q Playback] menu. (p.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 72 By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other device 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 Selecting the Video Output Format (p.170) 3 Basic Operations 1 2 3 Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the AV device. Turn the AV device and camera on.
Processing Images with Filters 73 You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved under a different name. • RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter. • Additionally, set digital filters from the [Q Playback] menu. 3 Basic Operations Digital Filter B&W Sepia Add a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color. Soft Create a soft image by lightly fading the entire image. Select from three levels.
74 2 Press the four-way controller (4). B&W The screen for selecting the filter appears. OK 3 Basic Operations 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a filter. OK Select a filter and preview the effects on the image. Proceed to Step 6 if [B&W] or [Sepia] is selected. 5 Adjust with e-dial if slim filter, soft filter or brightness filter is selected.
Deleting Images 75 Deleting a Single Image You can delete one image at a time. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 2 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to delete. 100-0046 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. 100-0046 Delete Cancel All images 4 Press the 4 button. The image is deleted.
76 Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the i button twice. The Delete All screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All]. Delete all images on memory card? Delete All Cancel OK 4 Press the 4 button. All images are deleted.
77 Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete multiple images from the nine-image display at once. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. • Only files in the same folder can be selected at once. 3 Press the Q button. 100-0046 The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 2 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f). Nine thumbnail images appear.
78 3 Press the i button. 9 appears above the images. 3 4 Basic Operations Use the four-way controller (2345) to move to the images to delete and press the 4 button. Image is selected and O appears. Press { button to select all images (the selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images). 5 Delete OK Press the i button. The Delete confirmation screen appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Select&Delete].
79 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. 100-0046 3 Basic Operations The most recently captured images (image with the largest file number) are displayed first on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the Z button. The Protect screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect].
80 Protecting All Images 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the Z button twice. The Protect all images screen appears. 3 Basic Operations 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button. All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected. Protect all images Protect Unprotect OK OK Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) 81 You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory 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. DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images. 3 Basic Operations Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image. Copies Selects the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
82 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). 100-0046 O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted. 3 Basic Operations Fn 6 01 Copies Date All images OK OK Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status.
2 83 Press the four-way controller (2). 100-0046 The DPOF screen appears. Copies Date Fn 3 All images 00 OK Press the { button. 3 DPOF setting for all images Copies Date 00 OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing Single Images” (p.82) for details of how to make the settings. 5 Press the 4 button.
84 Printing Using PictBridge This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing). Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly. Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer. Direct printing is performed in the following steps. 3 Basic Operations Set [Transfer Mode] on camera to [PictBridge] (p.
85 Setting [Transfer Mode] 1 Press the 3 button. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 3 Basic Operations 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the [H Set-up] menu. Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time English Guide display Exit 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Transfer Mode]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pop-up menu appears.
86 3 5 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PictBridge]. Set-up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name File # 0 NTSC PC PictBridge PC-F Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. Basic Operations The setting is changed. 7 Press the 3 button. Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 2 Turn the camera off. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera.
3 4 87 Turn the printer on. After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on. The PictBridge menu appears. Select printing mode Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK 3 Printing Single Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu. Select printing mode Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 OK Press the 4 button. The Print One screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print.
88 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 5 Use the { button to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). O : The date will be printed. P : The date will not be printed. 3 Basic Operations 6 Press the 4 button. The print settings confirmation screen appears. Proceed to Step 12 to print the images by default. To change the print settings, go to Step 7. 7 Press the { button. The screen for changing print settings appears.
10 11 89 Press the 4 button. Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status]. The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set. When the [Paper Size] is set to [Standard], images are printed according to the printer settings. [Paper Type] with more E supports higher quality paper. [Quality] with more E indicates higher print quality. Basic Operations 12 Press the 4 button twice. The image is printed according to the settings.
90 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not. The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images. Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing Single Images” (p.88) for details on how to make the settings. 3 Basic Operations 4 100-0046 Print all images Copies Total 1 28 Date Fn OK Date Print Press the 4 button. The print settings confirmation screen appears. Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.
91 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. 3 Print w/DPOF settings 3 Copies Total 1 10 Date OK Print Press the 4 button. The print settings confirmation screen appears. Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.88 and 89) for details on how to change the settings. 4 Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen. The images are printed according to the settings.
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4 Menu Reference Explains the functions of F by buttons and menus. Using the Button Functions ................................94 Using the Menu .....................................................98 Using the Fn Menu .............................................104 Using the Mode Dial ...........................................106 When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due to camera settings appear gray and cannot be selected.
Using the Button Functions 94 Capture Mode Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted. 1 2 4 Menu Reference 3 4 10 5 11 6 1 7 12 13 8 14 9 15 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.45) 2 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off (p.32) or to preview (p.147). 3 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.
4 Focus mode lever 95 Switches between autofocus mode (p.120) and manual focus mode (p.127). 5 Mode dial Changes the Shooting mode. (p.106) 6 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.51) 7 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.100). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display [Q Playback] menu (p.100), [H Set-up] menu (p.101) and [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.102) 8 M button 9 Q button Switches to the Playback mode. (p.
96 Playback Mode Functions of buttons used during playback are noted. 1 2 4 Menu Reference 7 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 6 1 Shutter release button Press to switch to Capture mode. 2 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.32) 3 3 button Press to display the [Q Playback] menu (p.100). Next, press the fourway controller (45) to display [H Set-up] menu (p.101), [A Custom Setting] menu (p.102) and [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.100). 4 i button Press to delete images. (p.
5 M button 97 Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.18) 6 Q button Press to switch to Capture mode. 7 Z button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.79) 8 e-dial Use it to enlarge an image (p.67) or display nine images at the same time (p.68). 9 4 button Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen. 10 Use it to move cursor or change items in menus, Fn menu and playback screen. 11 { button Press to display the Fn menu.
Using the Menu 98 How to Operate the Menu This section explains operation methods for [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [H Set-up] menu and [A Custom Setting] menu. Displaying the Menu screen 1 4 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. Menu Reference The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the LCD monitor. Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Exit 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
99 Select a menu item and set Procedure to set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Exit Press the four-way controller (5). Available [Quality Level] options appear. Press the four-way controller (5) to move to the pop-up menu if there is one. Menu Reference 4 4 Rec.
100 [A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to capturing in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Item 4 Function Page Image Tone Sets the color tone of pictures. p.110 Recorded Pixels Sets the recording size of images. p.111 Quality Level Sets the image quality. p.112 Menu Reference Saturation Sets the color saturation. p.113 Sharpness Makes the image outlines sharp or soft. p.113 Contrast Sets the image contrast. p.113 Auto Bracket Sets Auto Bracket shooting. p.
101 [H Set-up] Menu Setting Items Perform various settings related to the camera in the [H Set-up] menu. Item Function Page Formats the SD Memory Card. p.164 Beep Switches the beep tone on/off. p.165 Date Adjust Sets the date format and time. p.165 World Time Sets display of local time when traveling abroad. p.166 Language/ Changes the language in which menus and messages appear. p.169 Guide display Sets to display indicators in LCD monitor. p.
102 [A Custom Setting] menu Setting Items Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Function Menu. The default setting does not use Custom Function. [A Custom Setting] menu settings are activated when [Setting], the first item, is O (on). Item 4 Function Page Menu Reference Setting Sets to use the Custom Function Menu. — Noise Reduction Sets to use Noise Reduction in slow speed shooting. — Expsr Setting Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.
103 Item Function Page FI with S lens used Sets to enable focus indicator when screw mount lens is in use. Lens is recognized even when lens is not attached to the camera when enabled. — Using aperture ring Sets to enable shutter release when lens aperture ring is set at other than s. p.184 Release when Chrging Sets to release shutter while the built-in flash is charging. p.150 Preview Method Selects Digital Preview or Optical Preview when the main switch is in the preview position (|).
104 Using the Fn Menu 4 Menu Reference Capture Mode Press the { button while taking a picture. The Fn menu appears. Fn OK AUTO Fn Exit Press the four-way controller (2345) to set the operation. Four-way controller Item Function Page p.55, p.57, p.61, p.144 2 Drive Mode Selects Continuous shooting, SelfTimer, Remote control or Auto bracket. 3 Flash Mode Adjusts the method of flash discharge. p.
105 Playback Mode Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appears. Fn OK Fn Exit Press the four-way controller (245) to set the operation. Item 2 Function Page 4 DPOF Settings Sets the DPOF settings. p.81 4 Digital Filter Edits captured images to black and white or sepia tint, adds softening and slimming effects, or adjusts brightness. p.73 5 Slideshow Plays back recorded images one after another. p.
106 Using the Mode Dial 4 Menu Reference Dial indicator You can switch the Shooting mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Item Function Selects automatically from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Moving Object I (Auto Picture) Modes. Lets you take pictures with standard settings (Normal mode) when there is no optimal shooting mode. Optimal for capturing portraits.
107 Item e (Program) b (Shutter Priority) c (Aperture Priority) a (Manual) p (Bulb) Function Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure when taking pictures. Page p.134 Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing the motion of moving subjects. p.135 Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that give a sense of movement. Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth of field. Use it to blur or focus on the background.
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5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your F experience. Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ..............................................................................110 Focusing .............................................................120 Setting the Exposure .........................................129 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting .................................................147 Using the Built-in Flash .......................
110 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Image Tone Set the basic color tone of pictures. The default setting is F (Bright). F Bright G Natural Images are finished brightly, with high contrast and sharp. Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching. Set in [Image Tone] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.100) Rec.
111 Setting the Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from P, Q and R. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to quality level settings. The default setting is P 3008×2000 (JPEG). P 3008×2008 (RAW) 3008×2000 (JPEG) Suited for printing on A3 paper. Q 2400×1600 Suited for printing on A4 paper. R 1536×1024 Suited for printing on A5 paper. Set in [Recorded Pixels] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.
112 Setting the Quality Level You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according to the Recorded Pixels settings. The default setting is C (Best). 5 Function Reference | RAW RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing. Effects such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness are not applied to the image but such information is saved. Transfer to a PC, apply effects with the enclosed PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 and create JPEG and TIFF images.
113 Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast Select from five levels of Saturation, Sharpness and Contrast. The default setting is [0 (Standard)] for all. Saturation Sets the color saturation. Sharpness Makes the image outlines sharp or soft. Contrast Sets the image contrast. Set [Saturation], [Sharpness] and [Contrast] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.100) Settings cannot be changed in Picture mode and H mode (p.47). Rec. Mode Exit Rec.
114 Setting the White Balance The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white balance. The default setting is F (Auto). 5 Function Reference F Auto Automatically adjusts the white balance.
115 Color Temperature The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises, and towards red as the color temperature falls. Color temperature describes this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions.
116 4 Use the four-way controller (3) to select K (Manual). White Balance Manual Adjust 5 Press the four-way controller (5). OK OK Manual White Balance The message screen appears. Point camera at subject Press the shutter release button 5 Function Reference 6 7 Fully display a white or gray sheet of paper in the viewfinder under the light to adjust white balance. Press the shutter release button fully. Slide the focus mode lever to \ when the shutter cannot be released.
117 Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200. The default setting is [AUTO]. Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.104) AUTO 200 400 800 1600 3200 Sensitivity OK OK Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set. Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to [AUTO].
118 Sensitivity is not corrected in the following. • Exposure mode is a (Manual) or p (Bulb) mode • Flash is discharged • Auto bracketing • EV Compensation ISO Sensitivity Warning Display ISO Sensitivity Warning appears in the viewfinder when a sensitivity value of your choice is reached or exceeded. Set a sensitivity that is not regularly used to avoid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised. ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed by default.
119 Setting the Color Space You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [sRGB]. 1 sRGB 2 AdobeRGB Sets to sRGB color space. Sets to AdobeRGB color space. Set in [Color Space] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.103) Color Space sRGB AdobeRGB Sets to sRGB color space 5 Color Space Color ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ. This color range is called the Color Space.
Focusing 120 You can focus with the following methods. = Autofocus The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. \ Manual focus Manually adjust the focus. Using the Autofocus 5 Function Reference You can choose the autofocus area from [Wide] and [Spot]. (p.
2 121 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused (if it is blinking, the subject is not in focus). 1 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.46) 5 • In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while ] is lit. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first. • During \ (Moving Object) mode, when the H mode is set to C (Kids) or E (Pet) or when the [AF Mode] in the [A Rec.
122 Use the 4 Button to Focus on the Subject You can set the camera so that the focusing is not performed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and is performed when the 4 button is pressed. This is useful when you wish to temporarily use autofocus while using manual focus. Set [Enable AF] in [OK btn when shooting] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.
123 Setting the Focusing Area You can choose the area on which the autofocus focuses. The default setting is G (Wide). G Wide The camera targets the wide area in the center of the screen (within the focusing area) and focuses on the nearest object. 6 Spot The camera narrows the focusing area to facilitate focusing on a specific subject. Set in [Focusing Area] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.100). Rec. Mode Cancel 5 0.0 OK OK If [Spot AF] is selected for [OK btn when shooting] (p.
124 Setting the AF Mode You can choose from the following two autofocus modes. The default setting is l (Single mode). When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to l Single mode focus on the subject, the focus is locked at that position. k Continuous The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment mode while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Set [AF Mode] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.100). Rec.
125 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock) If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use focus lock and recompose the picture. 1 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder. Use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focusing area.
126 4 Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is lit. • Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus. • The beep can be turned off. (p.165) • You cannot set focus lock when the [AF Mode] in the [A Rec. Mode] is set to k (Continuous mode), the Capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object) or H mode is set to C (Kids) or E (Pet).
127 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus. Using the Focus Indicator You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ]. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 5 Function Reference 2 Look through the viewfinder, press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring.
128 • Use the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus (p.46) and the focus indicator will not stay lit. • The beep can be turned off. (p.165) Using the Viewfinder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 5 Function Reference 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen.
Setting the Exposure 129 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects. Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD. Adjust the amount of light striking the CCD.
130 Effect of Aperture Adjust the amount of light hitting the CCD by changing the aperture. Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of flower against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower. 5 Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value) The range in focus expands forward and backward.
131 Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. L (Multi-segment metering), M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) mode can be selected. The default setting is L (Multi-segment metering). L Multi-segment Segment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion and metering determine the appropriate exposure.
132 Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segmented Metering In [Link AF Point and AE] (p.102) of the [A Custom Setting] menu, you can link the exposure and focus point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering. The default setting is [Off]. 1 Off Exposure is set separately from focus point. 2 On Exposure is set in accordance with focus point. Using the Center-Weighted Metering 5 Function Reference Metering is weighted at the center of the screen.
133 Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features five exposure modes along with the picture modes. Use the mode dial (p.106) to change the exposure mode. Description Exposure Compensation Change Shutter Speed Change Aperture Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture for taking pictures at the proper exposure. Yes No No Yes Yes No Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth of field. Use to blur the background or be sharp from front to back.
134 Using the e (Program) Mode Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set for taking pictures at the proper exposure. Perform the following to adjust the exposure. 1 5 2 Set the mode dial to e. Function Reference Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and adjust the exposure. The EV Compensation is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure.
135 Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter speed and capture images emphasizing subject movement. Aperture value is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.129) 1 Set the mode dial to b. 5 Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed. The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
136 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.142) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.143) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.117) • Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
137 Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode Set aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value. Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.129) 1 Set the mode dial to c.
138 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.142) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.143) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.117) • Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
139 Using a (Manual) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.129) 1 Set the mode dial to a. 5 3 Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.
140 5 The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Of the shutter speed Difference from the and aperture, the value being adjusted appropriate exposure is underlined in the viewfinder. While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value, the difference with the appropriate exposure (EV value) appears at the bottom right of the viewfinder. The appropriate exposure is set when [0.0] is displayed.
141 About the L Button The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the L button is pressed in a (Manual) mode. You can choose from the following three adjustment methods in [AE-L bttn on M expsr] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. 1 Program Line The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically. 2 Tv Shift The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
142 Setting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture. You can adjust the EV Compensation from –2 to +2 (EV) in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.143) 1 Set the compensation with the e-dial while the mc button is pressed. mc button 5 Function Reference 2 Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder. m is displayed during compensation.
143 Changing the Exposure Setting Steps Set Exposure Setting Steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in [A Custom Setting] to increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Expsr Setting Steps 1/2 EV Steps 1/3 EV Steps Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV Recording the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained. Press the L button.
144 Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the second frame is underexposed (negative compensation) and the third is overexposed (positive compensation). Normal exposure 5 Function Reference 1 Underexposure Press the { button in Capture mode. The Fn menu appears. Overexposure Fn OK AUTO Fn 2 Exit Press the four-way controller (2).
4 145 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen. 5 Press the { button. Shooting is ready and ] is displayed on the LCD panel. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. Press the shutter release button fully. Three continuous pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation, the second with negative compensation, and the third with positive compensation. • When the [AF Mode] in the [A Rec.
146 Setting Auto Bracket Change the shooting order and steps of Auto Bracket. 1/2 EV Bracketng amount (Step interval) 1/3 EV Shooting images ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0 ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0 0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ – * Set interval of steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.143) Set in [Auto Bracket] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.100) Auto Bracket Bracketng amount Shooting images 0.
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 147 You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are 2 preview methods. Digital Preview For checking the composition, exposure and focus in the LCD monitor. Optical Preview For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder. Select the preview method in [Preview Method] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.103). The default setting is Digital Preview.
148 Displaying the Optical Preview 1 2 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway. Turn the main switch to | while looking through the viewfinder. You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while the main switch is on |. 5 Function Reference • No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in the preview position (|). • You can check the depth of field in all exposure modes.
Using the Built-in Flash 149 Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV. Step interval Flash Compensation 1/2 EV –2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0 1/3 EV –2.0, –1.7, –1.3, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0 * Set interval of steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.143) Set in [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.100) Cancel 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.
150 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged. Set [On] for [Release when Chrging] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.103). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.
151 Using Slow-Speed-Sync You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully. • Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves. • Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash. 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Using a (Manual) Mode Set the mode dial to a. a (Manual) mode is set. Set the shutter speed (under 1/180 sec.
152 Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Selected aperture Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5* * The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built-in flash alone. 5 Example When sensitivity is [ISO 200] and aperture value is F4 L1 = 15.6 ÷ 4 = approx. 3.9 (m) L2 = 3.9 ÷ 5 = approx. 0.
153 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F lenses with the F without the hood, built-in flash compatibility is shown below. Yes : Available # : Available depending on other factors No : Unavailable due to vignetting Following are evaluated without a hood. Lens Name Compatibility DA Fish-eye 10-17 mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF) No F Fish-eye 17-28 mm F3.5-4.5 # DA12-24 mm F4ED AL No Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than 20 mm.
154 Lens Name Compatibility FA70-200 mm F4-5.6 Yes FA J75-300 mm F4.5-5.8AL FA80-200 mm F2.8ED (IF) Yes FA80-320 mm F4.5-5.6 Yes Yes FA80-200 mm F4.7-5.6 Yes FA100-300 mm F4.7-5.8 FA250-600 mm F5.6ED (IF) Yes DA14 mm F2.8ED (IF) No FA20 mm F2.8 FA24 mm F2AL (IF) Yes FA28 mm F2.8AL Yes FA31 mm F1.8AL Limited Yes No Yes FA35 mm F2AL Yes 5 DA40 mm F2.8 Limited Yes Function Reference FA43 mm F1.9 Limited Yes FA50 mm F1.4 Yes FA50 mm F1.7 Yes FA77 mm F1.
155 Using an External Flash (Optional) Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. See the chart below for details.
156 About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ will automatically convert the field angle differential between 35 mm format and the F depending on the focal length of the lens you are using (when using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses). The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of the F is on (it returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off).
157 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless. Attaching and Using the AF360FGZ on the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the AF360FGZ. Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to b or a. Turn on the AF360FGZ. Set the AF360FGZ sync mode to HSb (high-speed flash sync.).
158 Using in Wireless Mode Place the AF360FGZ at the desired location. Set the AF360FGZ power switch to [WIRELESS]. Set the AF360FGZ wireless mode to S (Slave). Turn the camera mode dial and set the exposure mode to e, b, c or a mode. 5 Set the AF360FGZ power switch on the camera to [WIRELESS]. 6 Set the AF360FGZ wireless mode on the camera to a (Master) or A (Control). 1 2 3 4 • Wireless mode is not available for the built-in flash. • Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode to SLAVE1.
159 Red-Eye Reduction As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available with an external flash. This may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions for usage conditions. See the chart on p.155. • The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used. (p.54) • If red-eye reduction is used when the AF360FGZ is set as the slave unit or with the wireless function, the preflash for red-eye reduction will trigger the external flash.
160 Discharging Multiple Flashes You can combine two or more AF360FGZ external flashes or you can use two or more AF360FGZ external flashes in combination with the built-in flash. Connect them as shown in the figure below: Attach an off-camera shoe adapter F (optional) to the external flash and the hot shoe adapter F (optional) and connect the extension cord F5P (optional) to the off-camera shoe adapter F on the other external flash.
161 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Combining two or more AF360FGZ or using AF360FGZ in combination with the built-in flash allows twin flash photography (contrast-control-synch flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from two units. • Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur. • Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown.
Settings During Playback 162 Changing Playback Display Method Sets the information to show first during playback and whether to display overexposed area warning. The camera switches display information when you press the M button. 1 Select [Plybk dsply mthd] on the [Q Playback] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The screen for setting the playback display method appears.
5 163 Press the OK button. The selected information setting is saved. 6 7 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Bright Portion]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). 8 Press the MENU button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture. Refer to p.18 for various display information details. 5 You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. (p.70) Set image display interval to [3 sec], [5 sec], [10 sec] or [30 sec].
Camera Settings 164 Formatting the SD Memory Card Be sure to format new SD Memory Card with the camera before using the card. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. • Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may be damaged beyond use. • Formatting will delete protected data. Be aware. 1 5 Function Reference 2 3 Select [Format] on the [H Set-up] menu (p.101). Press the four-way controller (5) to display the Format screen.
165 Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is O (On) . Set in [Beep] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.101) Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time English Guide display Exit You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose [12h (12 hour)] or [24h (24 hour)] for time display method. 1 Setting the Date and Time (p.
166 Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.33) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when traveling overseas. 1 2 Select [World Time] on the [H Set-up] menu. (p.101) Press the four-way controller (5). World Time The World Time screen appears. New York New York 5 Function Reference 00:25 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
7 167 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears. 8 9 Destination London DST Cancel OK OK +05:00 05:25 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time (DST). 5 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved.
168 List of World Time Cities Region North America 5 Function Reference Central and South America Europe Africa/ West Asia City Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Mexico City Lima Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Madrid London Paris Amsterdam Milan Rome Berlin Stockholm Athens Helsinki Moscow Dakar Algiers Johannesburg Istanbul Cairo Jerusalem Region Africa/ West Asia East Asia Oceania City Nairobi Jedda
169 Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language/ ] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.101) You can choose from eleven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/ Simplified) and Japanese. 1 Setting the Display Language (p.
170 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Adjust settings when the LCD monitor is hard to see. Set in [Brightness Level] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.101) Set-up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name File # 0 1 min Std.
171 Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 min]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.
172 Resetting the File Number You can set the file number used for the images when inserting a new SD Memory Card. The default setting is [SerialNo]. SerialNo The file number for the most recently captured image is placed in memory and the file number will remain continuous after inserting the new SD Memory Card. Reset Every time a new SD Memory Card is inserted, the file number is the smallest number.
173 Displaying Histogram and Bright Portion Set to display histogram and bright portion during Instant Review and Digital Preview. Set in [Preview Display] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.100) In the default setting, the histogram and overexposed area warning do not appear. 1 Select [Preview Display] in the [Q Playback] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The screen for setting the Preview Display appears.
Resetting to Default Settings 174 Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [H Set-up] menu are reset to default settings. However, Date Adjust, Language, Video Out and World Time are not reset. 1 2 5 Function Reference 3 Select [Reset] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Reset] screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset]. Reset Back to initial settings Reset Cancel OK 4 Press the 4 button.
175 Resetting the Custom Function Menu Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu to default settings. Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [H Set-up] menu are not reset. 1 2 3 Select [Reset] on the [A Custom Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5) and display the Reset Custom Fnction screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset]. Reset Custom Fnction Returns the custom function settings to initial settings Reset Cancel 4 Press the 4 button.
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6 Appendix Default Settings ..................................................178 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .....................................................182 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ........................184 Cleaning the CCD ...............................................185 Optional Accessories .........................................187 Error Messages ..................................................190 Troubleshooting ...........................................
178 Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. Table notations are as follows. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.174). No : The setting is saved even after reset. [A Rec.
179 [H Set-up] Menu Item Format — Beep Date Adjust World Time setting Hometown (City) World Time Hometown (DST) Destination (City) Destination (DST) Language/ Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name File # Sensor Cleaning O (On) According to default setting P (Off) According to default setting According to default setting Same as Hometown Same as Hometown According to default setting O (On) 0 According to default setting Last Memory Setting — Reset Setting Page — p.
180 [A Custom Setting] Menu Item Settings Noise Reduction Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page P (Off) Yes Yes p.102 On Yes Yes p.141 Expsr Setting Steps 1/2 EV Steps Yes Yes p.143 ISO Corction in AUTO ISO 200-800 Yes Yes p.117 ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl Off Yes Yes p.118 Link AF Point and AE Off Yes Yes p.132 Meter Operating Time 10sec Yes Yes p.132 AE-L with AF locked 6 Default Setting Off Yes Yes p.126 Recordable Image No.
181 Fn Menu Default Setting Last Memory Setting Drive Mode 9 (Single frame shooting) Flash Mode Reset Setting Page No*1 Yes p.55, p.57, p.61, p.144 B (Auto) Yes Yes p.51 White Balance F (Auto) Yes Yes p.114 ISO Sensitivity AUTO Yes Yes p.117 Night Scene Yes Yes p.47 — Yes No p.81 Digital Filter B&W Yes*2 Yes p.73 Slideshow 3sec Yes Yes p.70 Item Scene Mode DPOF Settings *1 Only continuous shooting settings are saved.
182 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations Lenses that can be used with this camera Only DA and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s position on the aperture ring can be used with this camera. Refer to “Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]” (p.184) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s. Lens [Mount type] Function Autofocus (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.
Lens names and mount names FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses) and DA, D FA, 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 function.
184 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] Aperture Ring Use When [Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in [A Custom Setting] menu (p.103), the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without a s position is attached. However, the features will be restricted as shown in the table below. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at e or b when the aperture is set to a value other than s.
Cleaning the CCD 185 Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part. • 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.
186 5 Use 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 OK 6 Press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. 7 Clean the CCD. Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD. Do not wipe the CCD with a cloth. 6 Appendix 8 9 Turn the camera off. Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position.
Optional Accessories 187 A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a service center for details regarding accessories. AC Adapter D-AC10 This AC adapter supplies power from the outlet into your camera. Cable Switch CS-205 This is a remote shutter release cord. The cord length is 0.5 m. Remote Control F Shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front of the camera. Auto Flash AF360FGZ This is an auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 36 (ISO 100/ m).
188 Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 This is a setting clip for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash. Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension Cord F5P Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. For Viewfinder Magnifier FB This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder. 6 Appendix Ref-converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90° intervals.
189 Camera Case Camera Case O-CC34 Others The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera.
190 Error Messages Error Message Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.29, p.75) You may be able to save new images by changing the quality level or recorded pixels. (p.111, p.112) No image Camera cannot display this image 6 There are no images for playback on the SD Memory Card. You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera.
191 Error Message Description Image folder could not be created The maximum folder number (999) and file number (9999) are being used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.164) The image is not stored The image could not be saved because of an SD Memory Card error. Settings not stored The DPOF settings file could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full. Delete unwanted images and set DPOF again. (p.
192 Troubleshooting We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Camera does not turn on Cause Remedy Batteries are not installed Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries. Batteries are not installed properly Check orientation of batteries. Re-insert batteries according to the +symbols. (p.25) Battery power is low Replace with a charged battery set or use the AC adapter. (p.
193 Problem Cause Remedy AE lock is not AE lock function available when set to Use AE lock with any setting other than a does not a (Manual) mode or (Manual) mode or p (Bulb) mode. operate p (Bulb) mode Flash does not discharge The power zoom system does not function When flash mode is set to [Auto discharge] or [Auto flash+Redeye reduct], the flash will not discharge if the subject is bright Set flash mode to [Manual discharge] or [Manl flash+Redeye reduct]. (p.
194 6 Main Specifications Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with builtin retractable P-TTL flash Effective Pixels 6.10 megapixels Sensor Total pixels 6.31 megapixels, interline/interlace scan CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels P (RAW: 3008×2008/JPEG: 3008×2000 pixels), Q (2400×1600 pixels), R (1536×1024 pixels) Sensitivity Auto, Manual (200/400/800/1600/3200: Standard Output Sensitivity) File Format RAW, JPEG (Exif2.
195 Exposure Mode e Program, b Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, a Manual, p Bulb Picture mode I Auto Picture, = Portrait, s Landscape, q Macro, \ Moving Object, . Night Scene Portrait, a Flash OFF Scene mode A Night Scene, i Surf & Snow, B Text, K Sunset, C Kids, E Pet, D Candlelight, E Museum. Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000 to 30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/4000 to 30 sec.
196 6 Exposure Meter/ Metering Range TTL multi (16)-segment metering, Metering range from EV 1 to EV 21.5 at ISO 200, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and Spot metering mode can be set EV Compensation ±2.0 EV (Selectable between 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV for Exposure setting steps) AE Lock Button type (timer type default: 20 sec. or continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed) Built-in Flash P-TTL built-in flash with serial control, GN 15.
Glossary 197 AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images from a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible software, the colors look lighter. AE Metering Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure. In this camera, select from [Multi-segment Metering], [Center-weighted Metering] and [Spot Metering].
198 Color space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera, [AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression over sRGB. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units.
Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image. The horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure status of an image. 199 JPEG An image compression method. The image is recorded in JPEG format when the quality level is set to C (Best), D (Better), or E (Good). Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e-mail.
200 | data Unedited image data output from the CCD. RAW data is data before being internally processed by the camera. Camera settings at the time of capture, such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation, Tone, Color Space, Sensitivity and Sharpness, are also stored but not applied to the image. In addition, RAW data is 12 bit data that contains 16 times the information of 8 bit JPEG and TIFF data. Rich gradations are possible.
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Index 202 Symbols 6 Appendix [A Rec. Mode] Menu ...100, 178 [Q Playback] Menu ....100, 178 [H Set-up] Menu ..........101, 179 [A Custom Setting] Menu ............................102, 180 I Auto Picture ............43, 47 = Portrait ...............................47 s Landscape .........................47 q Macro .................................47 \ Moving Object ...................47 . Night Scene Portrait ..........47 a Flash OFF ..........................47 A Night Scene ......................
Color Temperature ...............115 Continuous Autofocus ..........126 Continuous mode k .......124 Continuous Shooting ..............55 Contrast ................................113 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash ....................................161 Correct exposure ..................129 CR-V3 ....................................26 Custom Function ..................102 [A Custom Setting] Menu ............................102, 180 D E e-dial ......................................95 Error Message ..........
204 M button ....................95, 97 Instant Review ......................172 ISO Sensitivity ......................117 ISO Sensitivity Warning Display .................................118 K Kids C ...................................48 L Landscape s .........................47 Language ...............................33 Last Memory ........................178 LCD Monitor ...........................16 LCD panel ..............................22 Lens ...............................
Q T Quality Level ..................31, 112 Text B .................................... 48 Transfer Mode ........................ 85 Tungsten Light (White Balance) ................... 114 TV .......................................... 72 b (Shutter Priority) mode ... 135 R RAW .....................................112 Rear Curtain Sync Flash ......159 [A Rec. Mode] Menu ...100, 178 Recorded Pixels .............31, 111 Red-eye reduction ..........54, 159 Remaining image storage capacity ...................
206 6 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
208 6 Appendix For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
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