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e_kb570_om.book Page 2 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual 1 Introducing the K-3 II ............................ p.7 Gives you an overview of the K-3 II. Read this and get to know your K-3 II! Names and Functions of the Working Parts . p.7 How to Change Function Settings ................ p.18 Menu List ...................................................... p.20 2 Getting Started........................................ p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 3 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 4 Playback Functions ............................... p.67 Appendix ................................................... p.88 Provides other resources to get the most from your K-3 II. Changing the Playback Method .................... p.67 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions ...................................................... p.87 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ........ p.71 Functions Available with Various Lenses ...
e_kb570_om.book Page 4 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Contents How to Use This Manual .......................... 2 Contents Introducing the K-3 II ................................. 7 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...........7 Operating Controls ......................................................... 8 Monitor Display ............................................................ 10 Viewfinder .................................................................... 16 LCD Panel .......................
e_kb570_om.book Page 5 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Setting the White Balance ....................................56 Adjusting the White Balance Manually ........................ 57 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature ............................................... 57 Controlling the Image Finishing Tone ...................58 Correcting Images ................................................60 Brightness Adjustment ................................................. 60 Lens Correction ........
e_kb570_om.book Page 6 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Regarding copyrights Contents Images taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
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e_kb570_om.book Page 8 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 3 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.36) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode. Operating Controls 1 Introduction 1 7 2 3 8 9 4 0 5 a b 6 d c h i e j f k l m n o g p 1 EV Compensation button (J) Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.41) 2 ISO button (N) Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.43) 8 4 Main switch Turns the power on/off, or activates the preview function. (p.33, p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 9 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM f Playback button (3) Switches to playback mode. (p.38) Press the button again to switch to capture mode. 1 Introduction g INFO button (G) Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.10, p.14) h Rear e-dial (R) Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.40) You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed. (p.19) You can change the camera settings when the control panel is displayed. (p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 10 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Monitor Display 1 Status Screen Capture Mode Introduction With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while checking the status screen displayed on the monitor and looking through the viewfinder. (p.35) When not using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image displayed on the monitor. (p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 11 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Live View 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 +1.7 EV 15 1/ 2000 F2.8 19 20 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 1600 ±0EV 99999 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 Exposure Mode (p.40) Flash Mode (p.45) Drive Mode (p.50) White Balance (p.56) Custom Image (p.58) Digital Filter (p.59)/HDR Capture (p.60)/Pixel Shift Resolution (p.61) 7 Wireless LAN status (p.86) 8 GPS positioning status (p.63) 9 AE Metering (p.
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e_kb570_om.book Page 13 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Shooting Info Display When the Camera is Held Vertically You can change the type of information displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. Use CD to select the type and press E. Status Screen Displays the settings for shooting with the viewfinder. (p.10) Electronic Level Displays the camera angle.
e_kb570_om.book Page 14 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Playback Mode 1 Introduction The captured image and shooting information are displayed in single image display of the playback mode. Press G to change the type of information displayed in single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E. 100-0001 100-0001 Standard Information Display 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.3 Single image display (Standard Information Display) 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.
e_kb570_om.book Page 15 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Detailed Information Display Still pictures 100-0001 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 5000K +1.5 G1A1 55.0mm 05/05/2015 10:30 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 2 1 13 3 4 9 10 14 5 15 16 22 25 26 27 8 36 12 18 17 21 6 7 11 20 19 37 24 23 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 28 38 Movies 100-0001 10'10" 1/ 125 F8.0 1600 5000K 0.0 G1A1 55.0mm 05/05/2015 10:30 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 1 2 Captured image Rotation information (p.70) 3 Exposure Mode (p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 16 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Viewfinder Histogram Display 1 Use AB to switch between the brightness histogram and RGB histogram. When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information appears in the viewfinder. Introduction Brightness histogram 1 2 34 100-0001 7 1/ 2000 F2.8 8 9 2 5 6 3 4 5 +0.3 200 10 11 AB 6 2 34 5 100-0001 12 13 1 14 7 1/ 2000 F2.8 8 9 200 10 RGB histogram +0.
e_kb570_om.book Page 17 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM LCD Panel 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 15 1 2 3 4 Shutter speed Multi-exposure (p.53) Aperture value Mirror Lock-up Shooting (p.53) 5 AE Metering (p.44) 6 Focusing area (AF point) (p.47) 7 Flash Exposure Compensation (p.45) 8 EV bar scale/Electronic Level (p.17) 9 EV Compensation (p.41)/Exposure Bracketing (p.52) 10 HDR Capture (p.60) 16 17 18 t Memo • You can change the LCD panel backlight setting in [21.
e_kb570_om.book Page 18 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM How to Change Function Settings 1 The camera functions and their settings can be selected and changed by using the following ways. Introduction Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode. Control panel Press G in standby mode. (indicated with the v icon in this manual) Menus Press F. Using the Direct Keys You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in standby mode. Use ABCD to select an item. File Format 100-3200 p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 19 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM F Using the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. The functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus. 1 2 3 4 Menu tabs Press F to exit the menu screen. Lens Correction D-Range Settings ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line GPS Press D to display the pop-up menu.
e_kb570_om.book Page 20 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Menu List 1 Rec. Mode Menus Introduction Menu Item Exposure Mode *1 Memory Card Options *2 Image Capture Settings A1 File Format HDR Capture Sets the recording method for when two memory cards are inserted. Sequential Use p.39 Sets the quality of JPEG images. m Sets the RAW file format. PEF RAW File Format Discharges the assist light when autofocusing in dark locations. *2 *2 Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures.
e_kb570_om.book Page 21 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Menu Item Page Auto p.44 Slow Shutter Speed NR *2 Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow shutter speed. Auto p.41 Program Line Selects the Program Line setting. Normal p.41 15sec./1hr./ SD1 p.65 High-ISO NR A2 GPS Function GPS Logging Sets the logging interval and duration. ASTROTRACER Sets whether to track and capture celestial bodies. Calibration Performs a calibration.
e_kb570_om.book Page 22 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Menu Item Display Time 1 Introduction Instant Review Digital Preview A4 Displays the magnified image during Instant Review. On Saves the RAW data during Instant Review. On Delete Deletes the displayed image during Instant Review. On Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Instant Review.
e_kb570_om.book Page 23 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Menu Item RAW/Fx Button Sets the function for when P is pressed. AF Button Sets the function for when I is pressed. Preview Dial Sets the camera action for when the main switch is turned to the U position. A4 *1 *2 Memory Determines which settings to save when the power is turned off. Save USER Mode You can save frequently used capture settings to O, P, or Q of the mode dial. Default Setting Page One Push File Format Enable AF1 p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 24 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Playback Menu 1 Menu Item Introduction B1 Default Setting Page 3sec. Screen Effect Sets a transition effect when the next image is displayed. Off Repeat Playback Starts the slideshow again from the beginning after the last image is displayed. Off Auto Movie Playback Plays back movies during the slideshow. On Quick Zoom Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images. Off p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 25 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Set-up Menus Menu Default Setting Page English p.33 Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2015 p.34 World Time Switches between the date and time display of your hometown city and that of a specified city. Hometown p.82 Text Size Magnifies the text size when selecting a menu item. Standard p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 26 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Menu 1 Introduction D3 Item Default Setting Page Flicker Reduction Cuts down on monitor flicker by setting the power frequency. 50Hz – Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no operations are made for a certain period of time. 1min. p.33 Select Battery Sets the camera action for when the optional battery grip is attached to the camera. Auto Select/ Auto-detect p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 27 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Custom Setting Menus Menu E2 E3 Function Default Setting Page 1/3 EV Steps p.41 1 EV Step p.43 10sec. – Off – 5. Link AE and AF Point Sets whether to link the exposure value and AF point in the focusing area. Off – 6. Auto EV Compensation Automatically compensates the exposure when the correct exposure cannot be achieved with the current settings. Off – 7.
e_kb570_om.book Page 28 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Menu 1 Introduction E3 Item Function Default Setting Page 18. Hold AF Status Maintains the focus for a certain amount of time when the subject happens to move out of the selected focusing area after being focused. Off p.47 19. AF with Remote Control Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote control unit. Off p.52 20. Color Space Sets the color space to use. 21.
e_kb570_om.book Page 29 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the protective cover and triangular ring. Attaching a Lens 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the body mount 2 Getting Started cover (1) and lens mount cover (2). After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward. 2 Secure the end of the strap on the inside of the clasp.
e_kb570_om.book Page 30 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM u Caution 2 Getting Started • When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust. • Keep the body mount cover attached on the camera when a lens is not attached. • Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the lens after removing it from the camera. • Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera or touch the mirror.
e_kb570_om.book Page 31 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo • The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power). Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). battery towards the outside of the camera, and insert the battery until it locks into place. 3 2 u Caution • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may not be removed.
e_kb570_om.book Page 32 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Using the AC Adapter 2 We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC132 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device. 1 Make sure that the camera Getting Started is turned off, and open the terminal cover. 2 Align the A marks on the DC terminal of the AC adapter and DC input terminal of the camera, and connect.
e_kb570_om.book Page 33 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 4 Rotate the memory card cover as shown by 3, and slide it in the direction of 4. Initial Settings 4 Turn the camera on and make the initial settings. 3 t Memo • For details on how the data is recorded when two memory cards are inserted, refer to “Memory Card Settings” (p.39). • When using an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard, refer to “Using a Wireless Memory Card” (p.86). 2 1 Turn the main switch to [ON].
e_kb570_om.book Page 34 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 4 Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time), and use CD to select S or T. 2 5 Press E. Setting the Date and Time 1 Press D, and use AB to select the date format. The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen. Getting Started 6 Press B to select [Text Size] and press D. 7 Use AB to select Selecting [Large] increases the text size of the selected menu items. 8 Press B to select [Settings complete] and press E.
e_kb570_om.book Page 35 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Formatting a Memory Card D4 1 Press F. Take pictures in T (Green) mode in which the camera automatically sets the optimal exposure. The A1 menu appears. Shooting with the Viewfinder 1 Remove the front lens cap The [Format] screen appears. memory card slot in which the memory card to format is inserted and press D. 5 Press A to select [Format] and press E. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the screen of Step 4 reappears.
e_kb570_om.book Page 36 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 4 Set the focus mode switch 6 Look through the viewfinder to v. to view the subject. When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view. 2 Getting Started AF MF 7 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator (P) appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
e_kb570_om.book Page 37 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM u Caution Shooting with Live View • Some functions are not available in T mode. If you attempt to use the functions that are not available, such as the direct key operation, the message [This function is not available in the current mode] appears. 1 Press K in Step 6 on “Shooting with the Viewfinder” (p.36). The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. the AF frame on the monitor and press the shutter release button halfway. 1/ 2000 F2.
e_kb570_om.book Page 38 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Reviewing Images H Saves the RAW data (only when a JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer). G Changes the type of information displayed (p.14). B Displays the playback mode palette (p.67). Review the captured image on the monitor. 2 1 Press 3. Getting Started t Memo The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed (single image display). 100-0001 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 0.
e_kb570_om.book Page 39 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Configuring the Capture Settings Memory Card Settings A1/v Set the recording method for when two memory cards are inserted in [Memory Card Options] of the A1 menu or the control panel. Sequential Use When the memory card in the SD1 slot becomes full, data is saved to the card in the SD2 slot. Y Save to Both Saves the same data to the memory cards in both the SD1 and the SD2 slots.
e_kb570_om.book Page 40 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM *1 Taking Still Pictures Select the exposure mode that suits the subject and shooting conditions. The following exposure modes are available on this camera.
e_kb570_om.book Page 41 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 3 Turn Q. The shutter speed is changed in I, K, or L mode. t Memo Applies Noise Reduction according to the shutter AUTO speed, sensitivity, and internal temperature of the camera. ON Applies Noise Reduction when the shutter speed is slower than 1 second. OFF Does not apply Noise Reduction at any shutter speed. In [Program Line] of the A2 menu, you can specify how exposure is controlled when [GLINE] is selected for the M button operation.
e_kb570_om.book Page 42 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo Recording Movies 1 Turn the capture mode selector switch to C. Live View is displayed. Sound 3 Shooting 10'30" Recordable Time 2 Focus on the subject. In v mode, press the shutter release button halfway. 3 Press a. Movie recording starts. In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks and the size of the recorded movie file is displayed. 4 Press a again. Movie recording stops.
e_kb570_om.book Page 43 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Playing Back Movies Setting the Exposure 1 Display the movie to play 100-0001 back in single image display of the playback mode. 1 Press N, and then turn 10'00" Available operations Plays back/pauses a movie. D Forwards a frame (when paused). Press and hold D Fast-forwards playback. C Reverses a frame (when paused). Press and hold C Fast-reverses playback. B Stops playback. R.
e_kb570_om.book Page 44 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM u Caution • When [HDR Capture] of the A1 menu is enabled and [Auto Align] is set to T (On), [AUTO ISO Parameters] is fixed to J. Noise Reduction when Shooting with a High ISO Sensitivity 3 Shooting You can set the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity in [High-ISO NR] of the A2 menu or the control panel. A2/v AE Metering Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure.
e_kb570_om.book Page 45 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Using a Flash When an external flash (optional) is connected to the camera, you can discharge a flash for shooting. Connecting a Flash SlowE speed Sync Sets to a slow shutter speed and discharges a flash for each picture. Use this, for example, when shooting a portrait with the sunset in the background. Slowspeed F Sync + Red-eye Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
e_kb570_om.book Page 46 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Setting the AF Mode when Shooting with the Viewfinder Setting the Focus Method Set the focus mode switch to v or w. v 1 Turn Q while pressing b. 3 Shooting AF MF 1/ F 250 5.6 3200 12345 12345 The autofocus method for shooting with the viewfinder differs from that for shooting with Live View. Shooting with the viewfinder TTL phase-matching autofocus: Select from x, y, or z mode which enables automatically switching between x and y.
e_kb570_om.book Page 47 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo • The following settings for autofocus operation can be set in the E3 menu. 15. AF.S Setting Focus-priority, Releasepriority 16. 1st Frame Action in AF.C Release-priority, Auto, Focus-priority 17. Action in AF.C Continuous Focus-priority, Auto, FPSpriority Off, Low, Medium, High In [18.
e_kb570_om.book Page 48 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Setting the AF Mode during Live View A3/v You can select an autofocus mode when shooting with Live View in [Live View] of the A3 menu, or in [Contrast AF] of the control panel. The autofocus mode can also be changed by turning R while pressing b during Live View. 3 e Shooting Face Detection f Tracking Detects and tracks faces of people. The main face detection frame for AF and AE is displayed in yellow. Tracks the subject in focus.
e_kb570_om.book Page 49 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM AF Fine Adjustment E4 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) Turn the main switch to U to use the preview function. There are two preview methods. You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s autofocus system. 1 Select [25. AF Fine Adjustment] in E4 menu and press D. The [25. AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears. 3 Apply All Applies the same adjustment value to all lenses. Apply One Saves an adjustment value for the lens being used.
e_kb570_om.book Page 50 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo 3 Shooting • Optical Preview is always used when the drive mode is set to [Mirror Lock-up Shooting], [Multi-exposure], [Interval Shooting], or [Interval Composite], or when [ASTROTRACER] is activated. • The display settings and camera operation during Digital Preview can be changed in [Digital Preview] of the A4 menu. (p.22) • The preview function can also be assigned to P. (p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 51 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. (p.54) Interval Composite (3) Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time and merges them into a single image. Star and moon trails can be captured in one image. (p.54) Interval Movie Record (Y) Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time and saves them as a single movie file. (p.55) Available only in C mode.
e_kb570_om.book Page 52 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Remote Control Exposure Bracketing 1 Press A in standby mode. 1 Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. 2 Select Q and press B. The Drive Mode screen appears. Remote Control 3 Shooting Cancel OK 3 Select Q, R, or S and press E. The camera returns to standby mode. The self-timer lamp blinks. 2 Select T and press B. 3 Select T, 1, or U and press B. 4 Use Q to select the number of shots.
e_kb570_om.book Page 53 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo • The bracket value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps according to the [1. EV Steps] setting of the E1 menu. • The following settings for the Exposure Bracketing can be set in the E2 menu. 8. Bracketing Order Changes the shooting order of pictures. 9. One-Push Bracketing Takes all pictures with one release of the shutter. u Caution • Mirror Lock-up Shooting cannot be selected when shooting with Live View.
e_kb570_om.book Page 54 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Available operations during Instant Review 3 L Discards pictures taken up to that point and takes pictures again from the first picture. F Saves pictures taken up to that point and displays the A menu. When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. When set to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set time. Instant Review is displayed, and then the monitor turns off.
e_kb570_om.book Page 55 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 4 Press E to finish the setting. The camera returns to standby mode. 5 Shoot. Set the time from the start to the end of recording. Select from 14 seconds to 99 hours. The time that can be set varies depending on the [Interval] setting. Start Interval Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time. When [Set Time] is selected, set the time at which to start shooting in [Start Time]. 4 Press E to finish the setting.
e_kb570_om.book Page 56 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 3 Press G. Setting the White Balance The fine-tuning screen appears. 1 Press C in standby mode. G3 The White Balance setting screen appears.
e_kb570_om.book Page 57 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Adjusting the White Balance Manually Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature You can measure the white balance at a selected location. 1 Select o in Step 2 on “Setting the White Balance” (p.56) and press B. 2 Select from o1 to o3. Specify the white balance with the color temperature. 1 Select p in Step 2 on “Setting the White Balance” (p.56), and press B.
e_kb570_om.book Page 58 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 4 Set the parameters. Controlling the Image Finishing Tone Check When you want to take pictures with a slightly different style, you can set the desired picture style before shooting. Try out the various settings, and find your best picture style. 3 Shooting 1 Press D in standby mode. The Custom Image setting screen appears. 2 Select an image finishing Bright tone. Parameter Adj.
e_kb570_om.book Page 59 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image The outcome of Cross Processing varies each time a picture is taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in the image so that you can repeatedly use the same settings. 1 Press B in single image display of playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. Digital Filter A1/C1/v 1 Select [Digital Filter] in A1 or C1 menu and press D.
e_kb570_om.book Page 60 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 4 Set the parameters. Extracted Color 1 Correcting Images Brightness Adjustment MENU 3 Cancel Check OK Available operations Shooting AB Selects a parameter. CD Adjusts the value. 5 Press E. The screen of Step 2 reappears. 6 Press E. 7 Press F. The camera returns to standby mode. u Caution • This function cannot be used in combination with some other functions. (p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 61 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo 4 Set whether to use Auto Align or not. T Uses Auto Align. S Does not use Auto Align. 5 Press F twice. The camera returns to standby mode. u Caution Lens Correction The following features can be set in [Lens Correction] of the A2 menu. A2/v Lens Correction Distortion Correction Peripheral Illumin. Corr. Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj Diffraction Correction Distortion Correction Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties.
e_kb570_om.book Page 62 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator A3/v By shaking the Shake Reduction unit, a moiré reduction effect simulating that of a low-pass filter can be achieved. 1 Select [AA Filter Simulator] in A3 menu and press D. 3 2 Select a type and press E. 99999 99999 Shooting Live View Electronic Level Horizon Correction AA Filter Simulator Shake Reduction Input Focal Length Cancel OK TYPE1 Takes pictures balancing the resolution and moiré reduction.
e_kb570_om.book Page 63 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 6 Press E. The camera returns to standby mode in Live View. u Caution • This function cannot be used in the following situations. • When the drive mode is set to [Interval Shooting], [Interval Composite], or [Interval Movie Record] • When using the ASTROTRACER function Using the GPS The following functions are available with the camera’s built-in GPS unit. Saves the GPS positioning data received periodically to the memory card. (p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 64 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM When a picture is taken while the GPS is on, the GPS data is recorded in the image. The GPS data is not recorded in movies. You can check the GPS information in Detailed Information Display in playback mode. (p.15) u Caution 3 Shooting • You cannot turn the GPS on/off while recording a movie. • While the GPS is on, the battery drains faster than normal.
e_kb570_om.book Page 65 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo Recording the Camera Route (GPS Logging) A2 1 Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D. The [GPS] screen appears. 2 Select [GPS Logging] and press D. The [GPS Logging] screen appears. GPS Logging GPS Logging Logging Interval Logging Duration Memory Card Options 5sec. 1hr. Logging Interval Select from [5sec.], [10sec.], [15sec.], [30sec.], or [1min.]. Logging Duration Select from [1hr.] to [24hr.]. (When [Logging Interval] is set to [5sec.
e_kb570_om.book Page 66 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Available operations Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) A2 1 Set the Exposure Mode to M and set the Focus Method to w. Shooting 2 Press 4. 3 3 Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D. 10 6 Select [Precise Calibration] and press D. Refer to “Performing a Calibration” (p.64). 7 Press F twice. The camera returns to standby mode. - ' -- " 12345 12345 66 R Changes the aperture value. Shooting starts.
e_kb570_om.book Page 67 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Item Playback Mode Palette Items Playback functions can be set from the playback mode palette as well as the B1 menu (p.24). Press B in single image display of the playback mode to display the playback mode palette. Item Save Cross a Processing Image Rotation Rotates captured images. Useful for image playback on TV and other display devices Exit Function Page Changes the rotation information of images. p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 68 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Deleting Selected Images Changing the Playback Method 1 Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.68). Displaying Multiple Images You can display 6, 12, 20, 35, or 80 thumbnail images at the same time. 4 1 Turn R to the left in Playback Available operations ABCD Moves the selection frame. Q Shows the next/previous page. d Switches between the SD1 card and the SD2 card. G Shows the display style selection screen.
e_kb570_om.book Page 69 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 2 Select [Calendar Filmstrip Displaying Images by Folder 1 Turn R to the left in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.68). The folder display screen appears. Display]. 100PENTX 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 ABCD L Selects a shooting date. Deletes the selected folder. CD Selects an image taken on the selected shooting date. R to the right Shows the selected image in single image display. L Deletes the selected image.
e_kb570_om.book Page 70 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo • You can change the [Display Duration], [Screen Effect], [Repeat Playback], and [Auto Movie Playback] settings for slideshow in [Slideshow] of the B1 menu. Slideshow can also be started from the Slideshow setting screen. Displaying Rotated Images 4 Playback When you take pictures with the camera held vertically, image rotation information is saved when shooting.
e_kb570_om.book Page 71 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo • Check the operating manual of the AV device and select a suitable input terminal for connecting the camera. • By default, the maximum resolution supported by both the AV device and camera is automatically selected. If it fails to play back images properly, change the setting in [HDMI Out] of the D2 menu. • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, the use of the optional AC adapter kit is recommended.
e_kb570_om.book Page 72 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM u Caution • The camera cannot be operated while it is connected to a computer. To operate the camera, terminate the USB connection on the computer, then turn off the camera and remove the USB cable. • If the “K-3 II” dialog appears on the computer screen in Step 5, select [Open folder to view files] and click the OK button. t Memo 4 Playback • Refer to “Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software” (p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 73 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Available operations Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) Changes the number of recorded pixels of the selected image, and saves it as a new file. 1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select V in the playback mode palette. The screen to select the number of recorded pixels appears. The cropping frame to specify the size and position of the area to crop appears on the screen.
e_kb570_om.book Page 74 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Available operations Processing Images with Digital Filters Selects a parameter. CD Adjusts the value. 1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select T in the playback mode palette. 6 Press E. 3 Select a filter. 7 Press E. The screen of Step 3 reappears. The screen to select a filter appears. 4 AB 100-0001 Base Parameter Adj Use Q to select a different image.
e_kb570_om.book Page 75 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 2 Select [Layout]. 3 Select [Recreating filter effects] and press E. Applying the digital filter The filter effects used for the selected image appear. Recreating filter effects Searching for the original image OK MENU 4 To check the parameter 100-0001 Reapplies following digital filter effects from previous image details, press G. Press G again to return to the previous screen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 13. 14. - 15. - 16.-- 16. 17. - 18.
e_kb570_om.book Page 76 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo 5 Use CD to move • The file name format for an index image is “INDX .JPG”. the selection frame and press E. Editing Movies 4 Playback 1 Display the movie to edit in single image display. 2 Select c in the playback mode palette. 6 Press F. 3 Select the point where you 7 Press E. The movie editing screen appears. want to divide the movie. The frame at the dividing point is displayed at the top of the screen.
e_kb570_om.book Page 77 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Developing RAW Images You can develop RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as new files. Allows you to change Image Capture Settings (File Format, JPEG Recorded Pixels, and JPEG Quality). Develop images with modified settings Allows you to change Image Capture Settings (File Format, Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space), Lens Correction (Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Corr.
e_kb570_om.book Page 78 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 8 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E. When [Select single image] is selected, select [Continue] or [Exit], and press E. u Caution • Only RAW images captured with this camera can be developed. t Memo 4 Playback 78 • When [Select multiple images] or [Select a folder] is selected in Step 2, a folder with a new number is created, and the JPEG images are stored in it.
e_kb570_om.book Page 79 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 6 Press F twice. Camera Settings t Memo Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions A4 Setting the E-dial Operation Setting the Button Operation For each exposure mode, you can set the functions for when Q and R are turned and M is pressed. 1 Select [E-Dial Programming] in A4 menu and and press D. The [E-Dial Programming] screen appears. The [Button Customization] screen appears.
e_kb570_om.book Page 80 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 3 Press D and use AB to select the functions 5 Press F. to assign. The following functions can be assigned to each button. Setting 5 RAW/Fx Button Settings AF Button Preview Dial 80 4 Press E. Function Page The screen of Step 2 reappears. Repeat Steps 2 to 5. 6 Press F twice. One Push File Format Temporarily changes the file format. p.80 Exposure Bracketing Sets Exposure Bracketing. p.
e_kb570_om.book Page 81 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM u Caution • The One Push File Format function cannot be used when [Memory Card Options] in the A1 menu is set to [Separate RAW/JPEG]. (p.39) Saving Frequently Used Settings A4 Camera settings can be saved to O, P, and Q of the mode dial and used repeatedly. The following settings can be saved.
e_kb570_om.book Page 82 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Available operations 5 Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City ABCD Moves the text selection cursor. R Moves the text input cursor. J Switches between upper and lower case letters. E Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor. L Deletes a character at the position of the text input cursor.
e_kb570_om.book Page 83 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM t Memo • Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.100) for cities that can be selected as a hometown or destination. • Select [F Hometown] in Step 3 to change the city and DST settings for the hometown. • G appears in the control panel when [Time Setting] is set to G. Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera A4 Most of the functions set on this camera are saved even if the camera is turned off.
e_kb570_om.book Page 84 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Selecting the Folder/File Settings D2 4 Change the text. Folder Name When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in it. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters. The folder name can be changed. Reset Cancel Settings press E.
e_kb570_om.book Page 85 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM 2 Select A or C, Create New Folder When [Create New Folder] is selected in the D2 menu, a folder is created with a new number when the next image is saved. and press D. The text-entry screen appears. File Name I MG P _ I MG I MG P .JPG .JPG . MOV u Caution • You cannot successively create multiple folders. t Memo File Name One of the following string of characters is used as the file name prefix depending on the [20.
e_kb570_om.book Page 86 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM File No. Each file name consists of a string of 4 characters and a sequential number from 0001 to 9999. You can set whether to continue the sequential numbering for the file name even if a new folder is created in [Sequential Numbering] of [File No.] in the D2 menu. 5 S File No. Sequential Numbering Reset File Number T Embeds copyright information in the Exif data.
e_kb570_om.book Page 87 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Eye-Fi card Transfers automatically when images are taken, new images are saved, or images are overwritten. For movies, only files of 2 GB or less can be transferred. AUTO Transfers images or folders that are selected in SELECT [Eye-Fi Image Transfer] of the playback mode. Only JPEG and RAW images can be transferred. OFF Stops the communication function. Flucard Enables wireless data transfer with Flucard.
e_kb570_om.book Page 88 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions #: Restricted Digital Filter Drive Mode Appendix 88 Distortion Correction ASTROTRACER Composition Adjust.
e_kb570_om.book Page 89 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM *1 Functions Available with Various Lenses *2 *3 All capture modes are available when a DA, DA L, or FA J lens is used, or when a lens with an 9 position is used with the aperture ring set to the 9 position. When other lenses than above are used, or a lens with 9 position is used in a position other than 9, the following restrictions apply.
e_kb570_om.book Page 90 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Using the Aperture Ring E4 The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F, or A lens is not set to the 9 position or a lens without an 9 position is attached. Select [Enable] in [26. Using Aperture 26. Using Aperture Ring 1 Disable Ring] of the E4 menu. 2 Enable Shutter will release when aperture ring is not set to the "A" position Cancel 25. 1.
e_kb570_om.book Page 91 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Setting the Focal Length A3 The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. Set the focal length when using a lens that the focal length information cannot be automatically obtained. Functions when Using an External Flash Use of the following external flashes (optional) enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode. x: Available 1 Set [26.
e_kb570_om.book Page 92 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM u Caution • Flashes with the reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and/or flash. • Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts, such as Hot Shoe Grip, as a malfunction may occur. • Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown.
e_kb570_om.book Page 93 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Problem The focus cannot be locked. Cause Remedy The autofocus Set [Contrast AF] to e, g, mode of Live View h, or i. (p.48) is set to f. The flash does not The flash mode is discharge. set to A or B. When the flash mode is set to A or B, the flash does not discharge if the subject is bright. Change the flash mode. (p.45) The camera is not The USB recognized when it connection mode is connected is set to [PTP]. to a computer.
e_kb570_om.book Page 94 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Removing Dust with a Blower Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] in D4 menu and press D. Error Messages Error Messages Memory card full Description The memory card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new memory card or delete unwanted files.
e_kb570_om.book Page 95 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Error Messages Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Not enough battery power remaining to clean sensor Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware Description These messages appear when you try to perform Pixel Mapping or Sensor Cleaning, or to update the firmware if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery. Unable to update the firmware. The update file is damaged.
e_kb570_om.book Page 96 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Main Specifications Model Description Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lenses KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lenses Image Capture Unit Image Sensor 6 Primary color filter, CMOS, Size: 23.5 × 15.6 (mm) Effective Pixels Approx. 24.35 megapixels Total Pixels Approx. 24.
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e_kb570_om.book Page 98 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM External Flash Movie Flash Modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrastcontrol-sync, High-speed Sync, Wireless Sync • Available with dedicated external flash units Sync Speed 1/180 seconds Flash Exposure Compensation -2.0 to +1.
e_kb570_om.book Page 99 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM RAW Development Editing Features Development options: Select single image, Select multiple images, Select a folder Development parameters: File Format (JPEG, TIFF), Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space, Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Corr.
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e_kb570_om.book Page 101 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can develop RAW files, make color adjustments, or check shooting information on a computer. Install the software from the provided CD-ROM (S-SW160). We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer and to use the software.
e_kb570_om.book Page 102 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Index Symbols A menu.......................... C menu.......................... B menu.......................... D menu .......................... E menu........................... C mode.......................... T mode ......................... 20 23 24 25 27 42 35 Numerics 6 Appendix 102 1× image display ............. 38 1st Frame Action in AF.C ........................ 47 A AA Filter Simulator .......... 62 AC adapter ......................
e_kb570_om.book Page 103 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM D-Range Settings ............ 60 Drive Mode ...................... 50 DST (daylight saving time) ...................... 34, 82 Dust Alert......................... 93 Dust Removal.................. 93 Dynamic range ................ 60 E F Face Detection (Contrast AF) .............. 48 File Format ...................... 39 File Name ........................ 85 File No. ............................ 86 Filter .......................... 59, 74 Firmware ...
e_kb570_om.book Page 104 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM MSC ................................ Multi-exposure................. Multi-image display.......... Multiple AF Points (Contrast AF) .............. Multi-segment metering ...................... Muted (Custom Image) ......................... 93 53 68 48 44 58 N Natural (Custom Image) ......................... 58 Noise Reduction ........ 41, 44 O 6 Appendix 104 One Push File Format ..... 80 One-Push Bracketing ...... 53 Operating environment .........
e_kb570_om.book Page 105 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM U Unicolor Bold (Digital Filter)......... 59, 74 Updating firmware ........... 26 USB Connection...... 72, 101 USB terminal ................... 71 USER mode .................... 81 User registration ................ 6 Using aperture ring.......... 90 V Vertical position ............... Vibrant (Custom Image) .......... Viewfinder........................ Volume label.................... 13 58 16 35 W 6 Appendix WARRANTY POLICY .....................
e_kb570_om.book Page 106 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM For Using Your Camera Safely We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.
e_kb570_om.book Page 107 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Warning • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Caution Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children Warning • Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children. 1.
e_kb570_om.book Page 108 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, and benzine. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on a lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. • Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.) • Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.
e_kb570_om.book Page 109 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM • Note that this camera may take a while to reacquire a signal if it has not been used for an extended period or has been moved a great distance from where the GPS data was last received. • Turn off the GPS function in any place where, or on any occasion when the use of electronic device is prohibited, such as while visiting a hospital, or taking off and landing of airplane.
e_kb570_om.book Page 110 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
e_kb570_om.book Page 111 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your camera returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender.
e_kb570_om.book Page 112 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Declaration of Conformity FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
e_kb570_om.book Page 113 Friday, May 8, 2015 4:55 PM Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product.
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