e_kb464_84percent.book Page 0 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX e 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 capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 1 FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY 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 injuries. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 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. • Of the batteries that can be used in this camera (AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries), only the Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. Recharging other batteries can cause a fire or explosion.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). Pictures cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual for more information.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 5 Contents FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY .............................................. 1 ABOUT THE CAMERA ........................................................................ 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ........................................... 2 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 2 Contents...........................................................................................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 6 Basic Operations 57 Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................58 Holding the Camera ........................................................................... 58 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 59 Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................64 Using the Built-in Flash ........................................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake ...........................................................................................121 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ..................... 121 Shooting with the Self-Timer............................................................ 125 Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional) .................................. 128 Continuous Shooting .......................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 8 Deleting Multiple Images ...........................................................180 Deleting Selected Images ................................................................ 180 Deleting a Folder.............................................................................. 182 Deleting All Images .......................................................................... 183 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ....................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Camera Settings 211 How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................212 Set-up Menu Setting Items .............................................................. 212 Formatting the SD Memory Card ..............................................214 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language.....................................................................................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 10 Appendix 235 Default Settings ..........................................................................236 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........240 Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring] ................................................. 241 Cleaning the CCD .......................................................................243 Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD (Dust Removal) .....................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 11 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows useful information. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use. e Camera Characteristics ............................ 14 Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts ............ 17 Display Indicators ................................................ 22 How to Change Function Settings ...................... 30 Using the Help Function ...................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 14 1 e Camera Characteristics Before Using Your Camera • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with approximately 10.2 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. • Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 15 The captured area (view angle) will differ between the e and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film e CCD : 36×24 mm : 23.5×15.7 mm Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with the e by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the e 300×1.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 16 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Names and Functions of Working Parts Power lamp Hot shoe Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Strap lug 1 Lens mount index (red dot) AF coupler MF AF Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Built-in flash Diopter adjustment lever Viewfinder UP Terminal cover Tripod socket Card access lamp Monitor Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Eyecup FQ removed.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. 1 Before Using Your Camera The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button, these settings can be changed.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 19 1 g (Help) button 2 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.62) 3 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off. (p.49) 4 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.47) 5 mc button Sets the EV compensation and aperture values. (p.91, p.98, p.104) 6 Mode dial Changes Capture mode. (p.80) 7 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (p.109) and manual focus mode (p.116). 8 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 20 Playback Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during playback are noted.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 21 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 21 1 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to Capture mode. 2 Main switch 3 g (Help) button Displays an explanation of the function or operation on the monitor. (p.34) 4 e-dial Use this to enlarge an image (p.167) or display multiple images at the same time (p.169). 5 Q button Press to switch to Capture mode. Press to show shooting information on the monitor. (p.24) 7 3 button Press to display the [Q Playback 1] menu (p.166).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 22 Display Indicators Monitor 1 Before Using Your Camera The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. Monitor The brightness or the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.221, p.222) At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 23 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 23 Capture Mode While shooting, the status screen is displayed showing the current shooting function settings. Press the 4 button to display the control panel and change settings. 1 Status screen/Control panel 1/ 1 0 0 0 F 11 AWB 1.0 OK 12345 +1 . 3 ISO AUTO3200 5 7 AF.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 24 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 24 1 Before Using Your Camera • Settings that cannot be changed due to the current camera setup cannot be selected. • The status screen will disappear after the time set for [3. Meter Operating Time] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (the default setting is 10 seconds). Press the M button to display it again. • When the [21.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 25 Detailed information display P 1 100-0001 2 AF.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 26 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 26 Histogram Display The e features two histogram displays. The “Brightness histogram” shows the distribution of brightness and the “RGB histogram” shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller (23) to switch between “Brightness histogram” and “RGB histogram”. 1 2 100-0001 1 4 3 2 100-0001 3 23 4 7 8 6 6 23 RGB 9 5 5 Brightness histogram 1 2 3 4 5 File format Folder number-File number (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM The shape and the distribution of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the exposure level and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take a picture again. 1 Adjusting the Exposure (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 28 Viewfinder The following information appears in the viewfinder. 1 2 Before Using Your Camera 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AF frame (p.48) Spot metering frame (p.101) Flash status (p.65) Lit: when flash is available. Blinks: when flash is recommended but not set. Picture mode icon (p.80) The icon for Picture mode in use appears. U (Normal mode in I), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object), .
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 29 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 29 8 9 11 [9999] is the maximum number of recordable images that can be displayed in the viewfinder. Even if the number of recordable images is 10000 or more, [9999] is displayed. 1 Before Using Your Camera 10 Focus indicator (p.60) Lit: when the subject is focused. Blinks: when the subject is not in focus.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 30 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM How to Change Function Settings 30 1 Before Using Your Camera Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, the control panel or the menu. The most frequently used functions can be set using the direct keys or the control panel; less common functions can be changed using the menu. Some functions can be changed in more than one way (direct keys and control panel or control panel and menu).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 31 Using the Control Panel While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the status screen. You can also switch the display to the control panel and change settings. Following, how to set the JPEG Quality will be explained as an example. Check the status screen and then press the 4 button. =s q\ 1/ 2 0 F5.6 The control panel appears. Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 32 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a setting value. 128 JPEG Quality 1 Before Using Your Camera OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. You can also change settings by turning the e-dial after selecting the setting you want to change according to Step 2 on p.31. For detailed settings such as parameters, press the 4 button and then make changes.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 2 33 Press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 1 2 3 AF Mode AE Metering Select AF point Instant Review MENU 4 OFF JPEG 10M 1 PEF sRGB Before Using Your Camera Each time the four-way controller is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2], [A Rec. Mode 3], [Q Playback 1], [Q Playback 2] , [R Set-up 1] ··· [A Custom Setting 4].
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Using the Help Function 34 1 Before Using Your Camera When you are not sure about how to operate a certain function, you can display an explanation of the current operation and status of the camera by pressing the g (Help) button. Help screens can be displayed in the following cases. • Capture mode • Playback mode (single-image display, multi-image display, calendar display, folder display or enlarged view) 1 Press the g button.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 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 .............................................. 36 Inserting the Batteries ......................................... 37 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ......... 42 Attaching the Lens ...............................................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Attaching the Strap 36 1 2 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it 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 it on the inside of the clasp.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Inserting the Batteries 37 Insert batteries into the camera. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. This camera is packaged with AA lithium batteries for checking the camera functionality but some other kinds of batteries are also compatible. Use the compatible batteries according to the intended purpose. Characteristics Provided with the camera. Recommended in cold climates.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 38 2 1 Getting Started 2 3 Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration (1), slide the battery cover toward the lens (2) and then flip open. 1 2 Insert the batteries according to the +/– indicators in the battery chamber. Press down on the batteries with the battery cover (1) and slide it as shown in the illustration (2) to close. 1 2 Be sure to fully close the battery cover.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 39 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed in the status screen. { lit : Battery is full. lit : Battery is running low. lit : Battery is almost empty. ¶ } 2 ? Getting Started ¶ ¶ The camera turns off after displaying a message [Battery depleted].
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 40 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 40 • Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature. • Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 Pull out the DC coupler's electric cable as shown in the illustration. 2 Close the battery cover. See Step 3 on p.38. 6 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC coupler. 8 6 7 7 8 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC cord into the power outlet. • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the terminals.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 42 This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (user supplied). 2 Getting Started • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp lights.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 3 43 Close the card cover (1) and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (2). 2 1 2 • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from Write-protect being deleted, and the card from being switch formatted by the camera or computer.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 44 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 44 2 Getting Started • Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. • For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website. • Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras. 1 Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 45 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality and Approximate Image Storage Capacity JPEG Quality JPEG Rec. Pixels C Best D Better E Good J (3872×2592) 231 343 586 P (3008×2000) (1824×1216) 387 570 974 902 1549 2627 i When the File Format is RAW With the e, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 46 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Attaching the Lens 46 2 Attach a proper lens to the camera's body. When you use one of the following lenses with the e, all the camera’s exposure modes will be available. (a) DA, DA L, D FA, FA J lenses (b) Lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position, when used in the s position Getting Started Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 47 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 47 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. 2 • We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. When necessary, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 48 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 48 Adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can adjust the diopter from approximately –2.5 to +1.5 m–1. 2 Getting Started 1 Look through the viewfinder and slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right. Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 49 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Turning the Camera On and Off 1 49 Move the main switch to [ON]. The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] to turn off the camera. Getting Started • Always turn the camera off when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. To reactivate the camera after the camera turns off automatically, turn it on again or perform any of the following.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 50 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Initial Settings 50 2 Getting Started The first time the camera is turned on after ] screen purchasing, the [Language/ appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 51 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 2 51 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen for the selected language appears. Press the four-way controller (3) twice and proceed to Step 10 of p.52 if [Hometown] does not have to be adjusted. English New York Text Size Std. Settings are completed MENU Cancel 2 Press the four-way controller (3). Getting Started 3 Initial Setting The cursor moves to W. 4 Press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 52 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 52 10 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select [Std.] or [Large]. Selecting [Large] magnifies the selected menu item. Initial Setting English New York Std. Large Settings are completed Text Size MENU 2 Getting Started 11 12 Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings are completed]. Initial Setting English New York Text Size Std.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 53 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 53 When an Incorrect Language is Set When you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ ] screen and proceed to the [Date Adjust] screen, you can perform the following operations to set the correct language. If you have proceeded to switch the camera to Capture mode (and the camera is ready to take a picture), perform the following operations from Step 2 to set the correct language.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 54 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 54 • When [Hometown] and the date and time are not set, the [Initial Setting] screen or [Date Adjust] screen will be displayed when the camera is turned on again. • If you have not proceeded to the [Date Adjust] screen, you can reselect a language using the four-way controller (5) in the [Language/ ] screen. Setting the Date and Time 2 Getting Started Set the current date and time and the display style.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 55 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 6 55 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. 7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. 8 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 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings are completed].
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e_kb464_84percent.book Page 57 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to I (Auto Picture) to ensure successful capturing. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation ................................... 58 Using a Zoom Lens .............................................. 64 Using the Built-in Flash .....................................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 58 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 58 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.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 59 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 59 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings The e features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. 1 Set the mode dial to I. The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subject. 1 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode (p.80) Basic Operations 2 3 Set the focus mode lever to =.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 60 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 60 3 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder. 1Using a Zoom Lens (p.64) MF AF 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 comes into focus.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 61 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 6 61 Review the captured image on the monitor. The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after capturing (Instant Review). 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.222) You can magnify the image during Instant Review with the e-dial. (p.167) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button. (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 62 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 62 Operating the shutter release button The shutter release button has two working positions. Not pressed 3 Pressed halfway Pressed fully (first position) (second position) Basic Operations Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes a picture.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 63 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 63 Subjects that are difficult to focus on The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions. 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.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 64 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Using a Zoom Lens 64 Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust the subject to the desired size and take pictures. 1 3 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle. Basic Operations MF AF Wide Angle Telephoto • The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 65 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Using the Built-in Flash 65 Use the following procedures to take pictures 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 5 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 66 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 66 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode. Basic Operations Turn the e-dial to perform Flash exposure compensation. (p.70) When the mode dial is set to e, K, b, c or a, g and i appear gray and cannot be selected. 3 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 67 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 67 Using Auto Discharge g, i (Automatic Flash Popup) 1 Set the mode dial to H, I, =, q or .. The flash is deactivated when A (Night Scene), K (Sunset), n (Stage Lighting), m (Candlelight) or E (Museum) is selected in H (Scene) mode. The flash does not pop up automatically when set to l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 68 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 68 Using Flash On Mode b, D 1 Press the K button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Flash On mode is used regardless of the flash mode settings. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the viewfinder. (p.28) 3 Basic Operations 2 Press the shutter release button fully. The flash discharges and the picture is taken. 3 Push the flash down to retract.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 69 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 69 Using red-eye reduction flash “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.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 70 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 70 Daylight-Sync Shooting In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait picture is taken with a person’s face cast in shadow. Use of the flash in this way is called Daylight-Sync Shooting. Flash On is used when shooting with Daylight-Sync Shooting. 3 Basic Operations Taking pictures 1 Pop up the flash manually and confirm that Flash Mode is set to E. (p.68) 2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 71 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Set the flash compensation value by turning the e-dial in the [Flash Mode] screen. 71 Flash Mode Auto discharge 0.0 OK OK Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash You can set to enable shooting while the flash is being charged. Set [On] for [14. Release when Charging] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.78). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default. 14.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 72 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Playing Back Pictures 72 Playing Back Images You can play back captured pictures with the camera. Use the included “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3” software to play back pictures using a computer. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual” for details. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 73 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 73 Deleting Images You can delete one image at a time. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 1 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete]. 100-0046 Select a file format to delete for images saved in RAW+ format. Delete JPEG Deletes only the JPEG image. Delete RAW Deletes only the RAW image.
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e_kb464_84percent.book Page 75 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the e. How to Operate the Shooting Functions ........... 76 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode .......... 80 Setting the Exposure ........................................... 85 Focusing .............................................................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 76 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 76 How to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menus or [A Custom Setting] menus. For details on how to operate the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p.32). Direct Keys Setting Items 4 Press the four-way controller (2345) in Capture mode to set the following items. Shooting Functions Key or Button Item Function Page p.106 p.125 p.128 p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 77 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 77 Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items Perform the following settings in the [A Rec. Mode 1-3] menu. Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears. Menu A1 Item Page Custom Image* Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image. p.157 Digital Filter* Applies filter effects to take pictures. p.132 File Format* Sets the file format. p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 78 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 78 Custom Setting Menu Setting Items Set the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menu to fully use the functions of a SLR camera. Menu 4 A1 Item Function Page 1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.105 2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. p.87 3. Meter Operating Time Sets the exposure metering time. p.103 4. AE-L with AF locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 79 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 79 Menu Item Function Page Sets the built-in flash discharge method in Wireless Mode. p.144 16. WB when using Sets whether to change the White Balance flash setting when using flash to [Flash]. p.160 15. Flash in Wireless Mode A3 Sets whether to switch the number of recordable images in the viewfinder to the sensitivity display. – 18.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 80 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 80 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode You can switch Capture mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. 4 Shooting Functions Dial indicator The e features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, Capture modes are referred to as follows.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 81 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 81 Picture Mode Select = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait) or a (Flash Off) with the mode dial if desired image is not captured in I (Auto Picture) mode. The characteristics of each mode are as follows. Mode Characteristics = (Portrait) Optimal for capturing portraits.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 82 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 82 H Mode By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the following 10 shooting scenes. Mode A (Night Scene) Q (Surf & Snow) K (Food) 4 K (Sunset) n (Stage Lighting) Shooting Functions R (Kids) Y (Pet) m (Candlelight) E (Museum) l (Night Snap) Characteristics Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking. For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains. For capturing images of food.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 83 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 2 83 Press the 4 button. The icon for the currently selected shooting scene appears in the control panel. 1/ 1 5 F4.0 AWB 123 ISO AUTO 1600 AF.S OK 3 Press the 4 button. The Scene mode selection screen appears. OFF JPEG 10M Scene mode Night Scene AWB ISO AUTO 1600 OFF 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) or e-dial to choose a Scene mode. SCN JPEG 10M Night Scene Q R Z l Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 84 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 84 Exposure Mode Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture and take pictures according to your own photographic vision. Mode 4 Shooting Functions Characteristics Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture e (Program) to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 85 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Setting the Exposure 85 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.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 86 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 86 4 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 a flower against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower. Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value) The range in focus expands forward and backward.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 87 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 87 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 100 to 3200. The default setting is [AUTO]. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode. The [Sensitivity] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity AUTO 100-800 3 OK 4 OK Press the 4 button.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 88 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 88 Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [ISO 100800] by default. Turn the e-dial to set the upper sensitivity limit in the [Sensitivity] screen. When the exposure mode is set to a (Manual), the sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO].
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 89 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 89 Noise Reduction Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features the following five exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows. Exposure Mode Description EV Compensation Change Change Change Shutter Sensi- Page Aperture Speed tivity Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the e proper exposure (Program) according to Program line when taking pictures. Yes #* #* Yes p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 90 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 90 Exposure Mode 4 Description EV Compensation Change Change Change Shutter Sensi- Page Aperture Speed tivity Shooting Functions b (Shutter Priority) Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. Yes Yes No Yes p.94 c (Aperture Priority) Lets you set aperture for controlling the depth of field. Yes No Yes Yes p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 91 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 2 91 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to adjust the exposure. The EV Compensation is displayed in the viewfinder and status screen. The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure. P 1/ 9 0 F4.0 E AWB 123 + 1 .5 ISO AUTO 400 AF.A JPEG 10M EV Compensation • Set EV Compensation in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 92 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 92 e mode and e-dial You can set the action for the e-dial when turned in e (Program) mode. Set in [13. e-dial in Program] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.78). 1 2 Disables e-dial operation while Program Automatic Exposure is set. Program Automatically adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed shift in order to obtain the appropriate exposure.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 93 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and status screen. 93 Sv 1/ 3 0 F4.5 E AWB 123 0 .0 ISO 100 AF.A OK OFF JPEG 10M 4 Shooting Functions • You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200. [AUTO] is not available. • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV compensation value. (p.104) • Set the sensitivity in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 94 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 94 Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. When taking pictures of a fast moving subject, you can increase the shutter speed to make the subject look still or decrease the shutter speed to have the subject show movement. Aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed. 1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 95 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 95 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV compensation value. (p.104) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO]. (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 96 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 96 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.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 97 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 97 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV compensation value. (p.104) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO]. (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 98 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 98 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 combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85) 1 Set the mode dial to a.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 99 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and status screen. On the status screen, the e-dial indicator appears next to the shutter speed or aperture value, depending on which is being adjusted. M 1/ 9 0 F4.0 E AWB 123 + 1 .5 ISO 200 AF.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 100 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 100 Using AE Lock If [9. = Button function] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu is set to [AE Lock], you can press the = button to memorize the exposure value. (p.105) Example: If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and aperture is F5.6 and is recorded with the = button, and the shutter speed is changed to 1/30 sec with the e-dial, the aperture automatically changes to F11.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 101 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 101 • Turn the e-dial while holding down the mc button to adjust the aperture value. (p.104) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105) • The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off during bulb shooting. • Use a sturdy tripod to prevent camera shake during bulb shooting. • Bulb shooting is available when using the remote control shooting mode (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 102 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 102 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [AE Metering] and press the 4 button. AE Metering Multi-segment The [AE Metering] screen appears. AWB ISO AUTO 400 AF.A OFF 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a metering method. JPEG 10M AE Metering Multi-segment 4 Shooting Functions OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 103 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 103 Linking AF Point and AE during Multi-Segment Metering In [5. Link AF Point and AE] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78), you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering. The default setting is [Off]. 1 Off Exposure is set separately from AF point. 2 On Exposure is set in accordance with AF point.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 104 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 104 Adjusting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture. Select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. You can adjust the EV compensation from –2 to +2 (EV). 1 Set the compensation by turning the e-dial while the mc button is pressed. mc button 4 Shooting Functions m is displayed in the status screen and viewfinder during compensation.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 105 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 105 Changing the Exposure Steps Set Exposure Steps in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78) to increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. 1. EV Steps 1/2 EV Steps 1/3 EV Steps Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV 4 AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained. 1 Select [AE Lock] in [9.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 106 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 106 • The exposure remains locked as long as the = button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. The exposure remains in memory for a period between 0.5× to 2× the metering timer even after taking your finger off the = button. • You will hear a beep when the = button is pressed. The beep can be turned off. (p.215) • AE lock is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 107 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 2 107 Use the four-way controller (5) to select l (Auto Bracket). Drive Mode Auto Bracket ±0.5 ±0.5EV 0.5EV EV 3 OK OK Turn the e-dial to set the EV compensation value. The following EV compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p.105) in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. Step interval 1/2 EV ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0 1/3 EV ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0 Press the 4 button.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 108 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 108 4 • When the AF Mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames. • When you take your finger off the shutter release button during Auto Bracket, the Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds) (p.103) and you can take a picture at the next compensation value.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 109 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Focusing 109 You can focus with the following methods. = Autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. \ Manual focus Manually adjust the focus. Using the Autofocus 1 Set the focus mode lever to =.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 110 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 110 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. (When blinking, the subject is not in focus.) 1 Subjects that are difficult to focus on (p.63) 4 Shooting Functions Focus Indicator Using the = Button to Focus on the Subject You can set the camera so that the focusing is performed when the = button is pressed.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 111 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 2 111 Press the = button. Auto focusing is performed. When [Cancel AF] is set, \ appears in the viewfinder while the = button is pressed. Autofocus does not activate when the shutter release button is pressed (take your finger off the = button to immediately return to normal AF mode). 4 You can choose from the following three autofocus modes. The default setting is f (Auto).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 112 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 112 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [AF Mode] and press the 4 button. AF Mode AF.A The [AF Mode] screen appears. AWB ISO AUTO 400 AF.A OFF 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an autofocus mode. JPEG 10M AF Mode AF.A AF.A AF.S AF.C 4 Shooting Functions OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 113 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 113 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The default setting is i (Wide). i Wide The camera automatically selects the optimum AF point. O Spot Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder. Set in [Select AF point] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu (p.77). MENU Cancel 4 AF.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 114 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 114 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, set [AF Mode] to l (Single mode). You can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use the focus lock and recompose the picture. 1 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 115 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 115 4 Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. Locking Exposure when the Focus is Locked Set [4. AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78) to lock the exposure value while the focus is locked. Exposure is not locked by default during focus lock. 1 Off Exposure is not locked when the focus is locked. 2 On Exposure is locked when the focus is locked. 4.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 116 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 116 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 The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus even during manual focus. You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ].
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 117 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 117 • Focus manually using the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus (p.63) and the focus indicator will not appear. • The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.215) Using the Viewfinder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the matte field in viewfinder. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 118 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 118 Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode When [18. Catch-in focus] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.79) is set to On, if AF Mode is set to f or l and one of the following types of lenses is attached, catch-in focus shooting is possible and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 119 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Digital Preview) 119 You can use the preview function to check depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. First, assign the Digital Preview function to the g (Help) button. 1 Select [Help button] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 120 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 120 5 6 7 8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Bright/Dark area]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 3 button twice. The Digital Preview function is assigned to the g button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 121 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake 121 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 122 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 122 Shake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length The Shake Reduction function operates by acquiring the lens information such as focal length. If the camera uses a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lens information is automatically acquired when the Shake Reduction function is activated. If another type of lens is used, the lens information cannot be automatically acquired even when the Shake Reduction function is activated.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 123 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 123 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. 5 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway. k appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on. • If a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length is used (p.122), the [Input Focal Length] menu appears.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 124 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 124 Setting the Focal Length The [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears when the camera is turned on with the Shake Reduction function on and a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length (p.122) is mounted. Set the focal length manually in the [Input Focal Length] setting menu.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 125 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 125 Shooting with the Self-Timer This camera has two types of self-timers: g and Z. 1 g Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture. Z A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed. Shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed. Mount the camera onto a tripod.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 126 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 126 5 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. 6 Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you want to shoot is properly framed and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus. 4 7 Press the shutter release button fully.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 127 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 127 Using the Mirror Up Function Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when remote control unit (optional) is used with a tripod. When shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer, the mirror pops up and the shutter is released 2 seconds after you press it, thereby avoiding the vibration of the mirror. Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function. 1 2 Select Z in the Drive Mode.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 128 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 128 Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional) The shutter can be released from a distance by using the optional remote control unit. You can select h (immediate shutter release) or i (3 sec. delayed release) for remote control shooting. h The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 129 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 6 129 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. 7 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control. 5m • You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 130 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Continuous Shooting 130 Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. Two types of Continuous shooting are available. With g (Continuous shooting (Hi)), pictures are taken continuously at the fastest frame rate until the camera buffer memory becomes full. With h (Continuous shooting (Lo)), pictures are taken continuously at a given interval.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 131 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 131 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take pictures continuously. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. 6 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.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 132 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters 132 In Capture mode you can apply filter to take pictures. The following filters are available. Filter name 4 Effect Parameter Shooting Functions Toy Camera Shading Level: +1/+2/+3 For taking pictures that look as Blurring: +1/+2/+3 if taken with a toy camera. Tone Break: Red/Green/Blue High Contrast For taking pictures with high contrasts.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 133 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 2 133 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Digital Filter] and press the 4 button. Digital Filter Not use any filters The screen for selecting the filter appears. AWB Use the four-way controller (45) to select a filter. 400 AF.A OFF 3 ISO AUTO OFF JPEG 10M SOFT Star Burst 4 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the parameter and the four-way controller (45) to adjust the parameter’s value.
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e_kb464_84percent.book Page 135 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of the e and describes how to take pictures with the external flash. Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode .............................................................................. 136 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash .................................................................... 138 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash .......
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 136 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 136 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph. • The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness. • The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 137 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 137 Using b (Shutter Priority) Mode 1 Set the mode dial to b. b (Shutter Priority) mode is set. 2 Use the e-dial to set the shutter speed. The background is not properly exposed if aperture value is blinking when shutter speed is set. Set the shutter speed so that aperture value does not blink. 3 Press the K button. The flash pops up. 4 Take a picture. 5 1 Set the mode dial to a. a (Manual) mode is set.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 138 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 138 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash Relationships between the guide number, aperture and distance must be considered when shooting with the flash to obtain the correct exposure. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not sufficient. ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 5 Built-in flash guide number Approx. 11 Approx. 15.6 Approx. 22 Approx. 31.1 Approx.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 139 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 139 Depending on the lens used with the e, even if a lens without a hood is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be possible or may be limited due to vignetting. DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without problems. * Following are evaluated without a hood. Unavailable due to vignetting Lens Name DA Fish-eye 10-17mm F3.5-4.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 140 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 140 Using an External Flash (Optional) Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 141 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 141 About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ itself does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to [DIGITAL]. However, when it is used with a SLR Digital Camera, the difference in focal length between 35 mm film camera and the e is automatically calculated based on the difference in angle of view (when using DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 142 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 142 • P-TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit. • The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). • For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the external flash manual. • The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash Mode is g or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync shooting.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 143 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 143 • Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS. • Two or more AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ externals flashes are required to use high-speed flash sync in Wireless Mode. This function cannot be used in combination with the built-in flash. • Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to the camera to SLAVE. Setting the Channel for the External Flash First set the channel for the external flash unit.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 144 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 144 Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method in Wireless Mode. Set in [15. Flash in Wireless Mode] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.79). 1 On Discharges the built-in flash. 2 Off Discharges the built-in flash as a control flash. HSb (High-speed sync) is not available with the built-in flash.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 145 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 145 Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode) When using external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) for wireless shooting, the following information is exchanged between the flash units before the flash is discharged. Press the shutter release button fully. È 1 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 146 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 146 Trailing Curtain Sync When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing curtain sync function, the built-in flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 147 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 147 Discharging Multiple Flashes You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or you can use two or more external flashes in combination with the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash to connect the AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ or AF200FG units as shown in the illustration below.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 148 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 148 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photography (contrast-control-sync flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from multiple units. • The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 149 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 6 Shooting Settings This chapter describes how to set the save format for pictures taken and other settings. Setting the File Format ...................................... 150 Setting the g Button Function ......................... 154 Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image) .............................................................................. 157 Additional Settings for Shooting ......................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 150 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Setting the File Format 150 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from J, P and i. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Quality] setting. The default setting is J.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 151 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 151 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the number of recorded pixels. 10M When the number of recorded pixels is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen. 4 128 JPEG Rec. Pixels 10M 6M 2M OK OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. Setting the JPEG Quality Level You can set the image quality level.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 152 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 152 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a quality level. 128 JPEG Quality When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen. OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. Setting the File Format You can set the format of image files. The default setting is JPEG.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 153 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 153 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [File Format] and press the 4 button. File Format JPEG The [File Format] screen appears. AWB ISO AUTO 400 AF.A OFF 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a file format. When the file format is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen. JPEG 10M 12345 File Format JPEG RAW RAW+ OK 4 OK Press the 4 button.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 154 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Setting the g Button Function 154 Any of the following functions can be assigned to the g (Help) button: Help function, Digital Preview, Custom Image, Digital Filter and RAW button function. While shooting, you can access the function assigned simply by pressing the button. 6 Help function Displays an explanation of the current operation. (p.34) Digital Preview Displays the Digital Preview.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 155 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 3 155 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a function to assign to the g (Help) button, and press the 4 button. Help button Help function Digital Preview Custom Image Digital Filter RAW button function MENU 4 Cancel OK OK Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 156 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 156 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). When set to O (On), the recording format each time a picture is taken returns to the [File Format] setting. The default setting is O (On). When [Cancel each time] is set to P (Off), the g button settings are canceled under the following conditions.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 157 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image) 157 You can set the image finishing tone before shooting when the exposure mode is set to e (Program), K (Sensitivity Priority), b (Shutter Priority), c (Aperture Priority) or a (Manual). Select from the following six modes for [Image Tone]: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant and Monochrome. The default setting is [Bright]. You can adjust the following items for Image Tone.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 158 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 158 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select Image Tone. R Bright Y M B G C Check OK OK 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item you want to change (Saturation, Hue, Contrast or Sharpness). When Image Tone is set to Monochrome, you can change the settings for Filter Effect, Toning, Contrast, and Sharpness. 6 5 BW R Portrait Y M B G C Check OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 159 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Additional Settings for Shooting 159 Setting the White Balance White balance is the function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images. The default setting is F (Auto). Auto Automatically adjusts the white balance.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 160 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 160 3 Press the four-way controller (23) and set. White Balance Auto Press the mc button to display the Digital Preview using the white balance set. Fine-tuning White Balance is easier with Digital Preview. WB Check OK OK 4 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. • White balance cannot be adjusted in Picture mode and H (Scene) mode.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 161 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 161 Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera. This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings. 1 Select K (Manual) in Step 3 on p.160.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 162 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 162 6 Press the 4 button. White Balance Manual The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen. Tune using steps in “Fine-Tuning the White Balance” if fine-tuning is necessary. SHUTTER 7 Adjust Check OK OK Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance. • No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance. • [NG] appears when measuring is unsuccessful.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 163 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 3 163 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Adjust White Balance] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to fine tune White Balance. Seven levels and 225 patterns are available on the G-M and B-A axes. Shade WB± G G1 ±0 A B M MENU 5 Cancel OK OK G-M Adjusts the tone of the colors between green and magenta. 23 B-A Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue and amber. 45 Press the 4 button.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 164 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 164 Setting the Color Space You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [sRGB]. Sets to sRGB color space. 1 sRGB 2 AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB color space. Set [Color Space] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.77). 1 2 3 Custom Image Digital Filter File Format JPEG Rec.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 165 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 7 Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions in Playback mode. Playback Functions Operation ......................... 166 Enlarging Images ............................................... 167 Displaying Multiple Images ............................... 169 Rotating Images ................................................. 175 Comparing Images ............................................. 176 Slideshow .
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 166 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 166 Playback Functions Operation Perform settings related to playing back images in the [Q Playback] menu. For details on how to operate the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p.32). Playback Menu Setting Items You can perform the following settings in the [Q Playback 1-2] menu. Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback 1] menu appears.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 167 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Enlarging Images 167 Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. 100-0046 1/2000 F5.6 2 Turn the e-dial to the right (toward y). × ×2 2 The image enlarges at each calibration (1.2 times to 16 times).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 168 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 168 Setting the Playback Display Method You can set whether or not to display the Bright/Dark area warning in Playback mode and set the initial magnification when enlarging images. 1 Select [Playback dsp. methd.] in the [Q Playback 2] menu. 1 2 RAW Development Index Playback dsp. methd. Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs. Delete All MENU 2 3 Exit Press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 169 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Displaying Multiple Images 169 Multi-image Display Screen You can display 4, 9 or 16 images on the monitor at the same time. The default setting is 9-image display. The number of images can be changed but 9-image display is explained here. 1 Press the Q button. 100-0046 1/2000 F5.6 2 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f). 7 Select&Delete 100-0046 Scroll bar Playback Functions The multi-image display screen appears.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 170 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 170 3 Turn the e-dial to the right (towards y) or press the 4 button. 100-0046 A full screen display of the selected image appears. 1/2000 F5.6 Selecting the Number of Images to Display 1 Select [Multi-img dsp. stngs.] in the [Q Playback 2] menu. 1 2 RAW Development Index Playback dsp. methd. Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 171 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 171 Calendar Display/Folder Display You can display images by recording date or by folder name. Displaying Images by Recording Date Images will be grouped and displayed by recording date. 1 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) in the multi-image display screen. The calendar display screen appears. Only dates when pictures were taken are displayed. Number of images recorded in this date 2008. 7 WED 9 TEU 10 2008. 8 MON 11 TUE 12 2008.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 172 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 172 2 Press the M button. The folder display screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a desired folder and press the 4 button. 100 101 102 The multi-image display screen for the selected folder appears. 103 104 105 10 Delete 100PENTX • You can press the i button to delete the selected folder and all the images in it. (p.182) • Press the M button to switch between the calendar display and folder display.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 173 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 173 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a layout and press the 4 button. Index Layout Copies Backgrnd. Select You can select one of 5 index layouts: Thumbnails/Square/Random 1/Random 2/Random 3. Create an image MENU 5 6 Cancel OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Copies] and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of images and press the 4 button.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 174 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 174 10 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the type of image selection and press the 4 button. Index Layout Copies Backgrnd. Select 12 u (All images): Picks up images automatically Create an image from all of the images saved. OK OK MENU Cancel w (Manual): Individually select the images you want to include in the index. x (Folder name): Picks up images automatically from the folder selected.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 175 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Rotating Images 175 You can rotate the image displayed 90° counterclockwise at a time before saving it. The image rotation information is saved with the image and during playback it will be displayed in portrait orientation. You cannot save the image rotation information for protected images. 1 2 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to display the image you want to rotate. Press the four-way controller (3).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 176 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Comparing Images 176 You can display two images side-by-side. 1 2 Select [Image Comparison] in the [Q Playback 1] menu. 1 2 Slideshow Image Comparison Digital Filter Resize Cropping Protect DPOF MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (5). The last image displayed/captured will be displayed twice side-by-side. 3 Turn the e-dial to select an image to compare.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 177 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Slideshow 177 You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively. Setting the Slideshow Display Sets how images will be displayed during the Slideshow. 1 2 3 Select [Slideshow] in the [Q Playback 1] menu. 1 2 Slideshow Image Comparison Digital Filter Resize Cropping Protect DPOF MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (5). The following settings can be changed.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 178 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 178 4 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to change the settings. Start Interval Screen effect Repeat Playback MENU Cancel 3sec 5sec OFF 10sec 30sec OK OK Starting the Slideshow 1 Select [Start] in Step 3 of p.177 and press the 4 button. The Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 179 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 2 179 Stop the slideshow. Slideshow ends when one of the following is performed during playback or when paused. • Four-way controller (3) is pressed *1 • Q button is pressed *1 • 3 button is pressed *1 • Shutter release button is pressed halfway or fully *2 • Mode dial is turned *2 *1 After slideshow ends, the camera returns to the normal playback mode. *2 After slideshow ends, the camera returns to Capture mode.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 180 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Deleting Multiple Images 180 Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images in the multi-image display at once. Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. • You can select up to 100 images at a time. 1 Press the Q button. The camera enters Playback mode and the single-image playback screen appears. 2 7 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 181 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 3 181 Press the i button. 9 appears on the images. 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to move to the images to delete and press the 4 button. The image is selected and O appears. After selecting an image, turn the e-dial to change to single-image playback display and check the image. Protected images cannot be selected. 5 MENU Delete OK Press the i button. The Delete confirmation screen appears.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 182 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 182 Deleting a Folder You can delete the selected folder and all the images in it. 1 In Playback mode, turn the e-dial 2 clicks to the left (toward f). The calender/folder display screen appears. When the calendar display screen appears, press the M button. 2 Press the four-way controller (2345) to select a folder to delete and press the i button. 100 101 102 The delete folder confirmation screen appears.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 183 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 183 Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. Deleted images cannot be restored. 1 Select [Delete All] in the [Q Playback 2] menu. 1 2 RAW Development Index Playback dsp. methd. Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs. Delete All MENU 2 3 Exit Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. 7 Delete All Cancel OK MENU 4 OK Press the 4 button. All images are deleted.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 184 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) 184 You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card is formatted. Protecting Single Images 1 7 Playback Functions 2 3 Select [Protect] in the [Q Playback 1] menu. 1 2 Slideshow Image Comparison Digital Filter Resize Cropping Protect DPOF MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 185 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 5 185 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Select [Unprotect] to cancel the Protect setting. 6 Press the 4 button. The image is protected and the Y icon appears at the top right of the screen. (p.25) Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to protect other images. Protecting All Images 1 2 Select [All Images] in Step 3 of p.184 and press the 4 button. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 186 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 186 By using the video cable I-VC28 (optional), you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor. 1 2 Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover, face the arrow on the video cable toward the S mark on the camera, and connect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 187 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 8 Processing Images This chapter describes how to process pictures taken and edit RAW images. Changing the Image Size ................................... 188 Processing Images with Digital Filters ............ 192 Editing RAW Images ..........................................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 188 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Changing the Image Size 188 You can reduce the size of an image by changing the number of recorded pixels and/or quality level or cropping only part of the image. Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize) Changes the recorded pixels and quality level to create an image with a smaller file size. • Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be resized.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 189 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 189 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [JPEG Rec. Pixels] and the four-way controller (45) to select a size. You can select J, P, i or m (640×416). 5 JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality 10M MENU OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select [JPEG Quality] and the four-way controller (45) to select a quality level. You can select C, D or E. 6 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 190 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 190 Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Cuts out only the desired area of the picture and saves it as a new image. • Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be cropped. • An area larger than the original image cannot be selected. 1 2 3 Select [Cropping] in the [Q Playback 1] menu. 1 2 Slideshow Image Comparison Digital Filter Resize Cropping Protect DPOF MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 191 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 191 e-dial Four-way controller (2345) M button 5 To set the size of the cropping area. Select from k (3680×2448), a (3456×2320), a (3264×2160), P (3008×2000), g (2464×1632), i (1824×1216) or j (1248×832). To move the cropping area. To change the orientation of the cropped area. Only available with such sizes where the cropped area can be rotated. Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 192 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 192 Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit captured images using digital filters. Processed image will be saved as a new image. The following filters are available. Filter name Effect Parameter Shading Level: +1/+2/+3 8 Toy Camera For taking pictures that look as if taken with a toy camera. Blurring: +1/+2/+3 High Contrast For taking pictures with high contrasts.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 193 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 193 Filter name Brightness Effect Changes the brightness of images. Parameter ±8 levels Color intensity: Off/+1/+2/+3 Color: Red/Magenta/Cyan/ Blue/Green/Yellow High Contrast: Off/+1/+2/+3 Custom Customize and save a filter to your own preferences.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 194 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 194 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a filter and press the 4 button. 100-0001 HDR Toy Camera Select a filter and preview the effects on the screen. You can turn the e-dial to select a different image. 5 OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select the parameter and the four-way controller (45) to adjust the value.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 195 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Editing RAW Images 195 You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG files. Only RAW files captured with this camera can be edited. RAW files and JPEG files captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera. Editing a RAW Image 1 Select [RAW Development] in the [Q Playback 2] menu. 1 2 RAW Development Index Playback dsp. methd. Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs. Delete All MENU 2 3 Exit Press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 196 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 196 5 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as]. Save image as a new file Save as Cancel OK MENU 7 OK Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved under a different name. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exit] and press the 4 button. Save images are completed. Continue Developing? Select [Continue] to edit other images.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 197 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 197 Specifying the Parameters Specifies the parameters for editing RAW images. The following parameters can be changed. Parameter Value Recorded Pixels J (3872×2592)/P (3008×2000)/ i (1824×1216) Quality Level C (Best)/D (Better)/E (Good) Custom Image Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/ Monochrome (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 198 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 198 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as] and press the 4 button. The RAW image is edited and saved as a new image. When the white balance is set to [Manual], press the mc button to display the measuring screen. Only the Spot measuring range is available.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 199 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 9 Printing from the Camera This chapter describes how to make the printing settings. Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ................. 200 Printing Using PictBridge ..................................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 200 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) 200 You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for printing. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies and to imprint the date. • DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images. • You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 201 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 201 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to set DPOF settings. 100-0046 Copies MENU 5 00 Date Date OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of copies. You can set up to 99 copies. 6 Turn the e-dial to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). O: The date will be printed. P : The date will not be printed. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to set other images (up to 999).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 202 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 202 Settings for All Images 1 Select [All Images] in Step 3 on p.200. The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears. Single Image All Images OK MENU 2 Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not. Refer to Steps 5 and 6 of p.201 for details on how to make the settings. DPOF setting for all images Copies MENU 3 OK 00 Date Date OK OK Press the 4 button.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 203 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Printing Using PictBridge 203 This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a computer (direct printing). Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable (I-USB7) 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.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 204 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 204 Setting USB Connection 1 2 Select [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pop-up menu appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PictBridge]. 1 2 3 Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Output USB Connection Auto Power Off Select battery Reset MENU Cancel ±0 NTSC PC PictBridge AUTO OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is changed. 5 Press the 3 button.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 205 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 205 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 2 Turn off the camera. Open the terminal cover, face the arrow on the provided USB cable toward the S mark on the camera, and connect the USB cable to the USB/Video terminal. UP 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to a PictBridgecompatible printer. The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers. 4 5 Turn the printer on. 9 The PictBridge menu appears.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 206 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 206 Printing Single Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image] in the PictBridge menu. Select printing mode Single Image All Images DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 OK Press the 4 button. The print single image screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. 100-0046 Print this image Copies MENU 4 9 1 Date Date OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 207 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 7 207 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller (5). The [Paper Size] screen appears. Print all images Printing starts Paper Size Paper Type Quality Border Status MENU 8 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. When [_ Setting] is selected, images are printed according to the printer settings.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 208 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 208 Printing All Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images] in the PictBridge menu. Select printing mode Single Image All Images DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 OK Press the 4 button. The print all images screen appears. 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 p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 209 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 209 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] in the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. The print with DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each image, whether the date is imprinted or not, and total number of copies. 3 100-0046 Print with DPOF settings Copies Total MENU 1 10 Date OK Print Press the 4 button.
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e_kb464_84percent.book Page 211 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 10Camera Settings This chapter describes how to change the camera settings. How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...................... 212 Formatting the SD Memory Card ...................... 214 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language .............................................. 215 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display ..............................................................................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 212 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 212 How to Operate the Set-up Menu Perform various settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu. For details on how to operate the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p.32). Set-up Menu Setting Items Perform the following settings in the [R Set-up 1-3] menu. Press the 3 button in Capture/Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to display the [R Set-up 1-3] menu.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 213 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 213 Menu Item Pixel Mapping R3 Function Page Maps out and corrects for any defective pixels in the CCD. p.228 Dust Alert Detects dust adhering to the CCD. p.244 Dust Removal Cleans the CCD by shaking it. p.243 Sensor Cleaning Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CCD. p.246 Format Formats the SD Memory Card. p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 214 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Formatting the SD Memory Card 214 Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged beyond use. • Formatting will delete all data, either protected or unprotected. Be aware. 1 2 Select [Format] in the [R Set-up 3] menu.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 215 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language 215 Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is all O (On). There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE-L (AE Lock button operation sound), RAW (RAW button operation sound), Self-timer and Remote Control. 1 2 Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up 1] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Beep] screen appears.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 216 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 216 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style 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. Set in [Date Adjust] in the [R Set-up 1] menu (p.212).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 217 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 217 Press the four-way controller (3). The selection frame moves to X (Destination setting). 5 Press the four-way controller (5). The screen for setting the Destination city appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a destination city. Turn the e-dial to change the region. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears.
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e_kb464_84percent.book Page 219 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 219 Region Oceania City Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from 19 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/ Simplified) and Japanese.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 220 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 220 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display Setting the Text Size You can set the size of the text selected in the menus to [Std.] (normal display) or [Large] (magnified display). Set in [Text Size] in the [R Set-up 1] menu (p.212). 1 2 3 English Date Adjust World Time Text Size Guide display Folder Name Beep MENU Cancel Std.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 221 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 221 Setting the Status Display Sets whether the status screen will always appear on the monitor. The default setting is [On]. Set in [21. Display status] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.78). 21.Display status On Off The status screen is displayed all the time Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the monitor. Adjust settings when the monitor is hard to see.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 222 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 222 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor You can adjust the color of the monitor. 1 2 Select [LCD Color Tuning] in the [R Set-up 2] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [LCD Color Tuning] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the color. LCD Color Tuning You can adjust the value from the 15 levels. G G1 ±0 MENU Cancel A B M 4 5 OK OK G-M Adjusts the tone of the colors between green and magenta.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 223 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 2 223 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Instant Review] screen appears. Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area 1sec MENU 3 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select a display time, and then press the 4 button. Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area MENU 4 5 6 7 OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Histogram].
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 224 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 224 Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention Selecting the Folder Name You can select a method for assigning the folder names for storing images. The default setting is [Date]. Date PENTX The two digits of the [month] and [day] on which the picture was taken are assigned as the folder name in the form of [xxx_MMDD]. [xxx] is a sequential number from 100 to 999.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 225 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings 225 Selecting the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose an appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images. Set in [Video Output] in the [R Set-up 2] menu (p.212).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 226 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 226 Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback or USB connection. Setting the Battery Type Sets the type of batteries used in the camera. The default setting is [Autodetect]. 1 2 Select [Select battery] in the [R Set-up 2] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Select battery] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the type of battery.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 227 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 227 Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp Sets the operation of the power lamp from [Std.], [Weak] or [Off]. The default setting is [Std.]. Set in [20. Power lamp] setting in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.78). 20.Power lamp Std.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 228 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Using Pixel Mapping 228 Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective pixels in the CCD. 1 2 Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [R Set-up 3] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Pixel Mapping] and press the 4 button.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 229 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera 229 You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following settings can be saved: Flash Mode, Drive Mode, White Balance, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Flash Exp. Comp., Playback Display and File No. The default setting is O (On) for all settings. 1 2 Select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears.
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e_kb464_84percent.book Page 231 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 11Resetting to Default Settings Resets the camera settings. Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu ... 232 Resetting the Custom Menu ..............................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 232 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Setup Menu 232 Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menus, [Q Playback] menus and [R Set-up] menus can be reset to default settings. Language/ , Date Adjust, World Time city, Text Size, Video Output and [A Custom Setting] menu settings are not reset. 1 2 Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up 2] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset].
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 233 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Resetting the Custom Menu 233 Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu to default settings. 1 2 Select [Reset Custom function] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset Custom function] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Reset Custom function Returns the custom function settings to initial settings Reset Cancel OK 4 OK Press the 4 button.
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e_kb464_84percent.book Page 235 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 12Appendix Default Settings .................................................. 236 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ..................................................... 240 Cleaning the CCD ............................................... 243 Optional Accessories ........................................ 248 Error Messages .................................................. 252 Troubleshooting ................................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 236 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 236 Default Settings The table below shows the factory default settings. The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.231). No : The setting is saved even after reset. Direct Keys Reset Setting Page Drive Mode 9 (Single frame shooting) Yes p.106 p.125 p.128 p.130 Flash Mode Depends on Capture mode Yes p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 237 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 237 Item Display Time Instant Histogram Review Bright/Dark area Memory (Select function) Digital Preview Help button RAW button function Default Setting Reset Setting 1 sec Yes P (Off) Yes P (Off) Yes All O (On) Yes Page p.222 p.229 Help function Yes Histogram P (Off) Yes Bright/Dark area P (Off) Yes Cancel each time O (On) Yes JPEG/RAW/ RAW+ File Format All RAW+ Yes O (On) Yes p.122 35 Yes p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 238 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 238 Item Playback dsp. methd. Bright/Dark area Quick Zoom Multi-img dsp. stngs. Default Setting Reset Setting Page P (Off) P (Off) Yes 9 imgs. Yes p.170 — — p.183 Delete All Yes p.168 * The filter parameter settings can be saved or reset. [R Set-up] Menu Default Setting Reset Setting Page Language/ According to default setting No p.219 Date Adjust According to default setting No p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 239 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 239 Default Setting Reset Setting Dust Removal — — Start-up action P (Off) Yes Sensor Cleaning — — p.246 Format — — p.214 Default Setting Reset Setting Page 1/2 EV Steps Yes p.105 Item Dust Removal Page p.243 [A Custom Setting] Menu Item 1. EV Steps 2. Sensitivity Steps 3. Meter Operating Time 4. AE-L with AF locked 1 EV Steps Yes p.87 10 sec Yes p.103 Off Yes p.115 5. Link AF Point and AE Off Yes p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 240 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 240 Lenses that can be used with this camera Only DA, DA L and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s (Auto) position on the aperture ring can be used with factory default settings. Refer to “Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.241) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 241 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Lens names and mount names DA lenses with an ultrasonic motor and FA zoom lenses with power zoom use the KAF2 mount. DA lenses with ultrasonic motor and no AF coupler use the KAF3 mount. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA or DA L lenses without ultrasonic motors and D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. See the lens manual for details. Note that this camera is not equipped with a power zoom function.
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e_kb464_84percent.book Page 243 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Cleaning the CCD 243 Shadows may appear in the image on white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD (Dust Removal) The Dust Removal function shakes the CCD to remove dust that has collected. 1 2 Select [Dust Removal] in the [R Set-up 3] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Dust Removal] screen appears.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 244 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 244 Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert) Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the CCD and visually displays the location of the dust. You can save the detected image and display it when performing sensor cleaning (p.246). The following conditions must be met before using the Dust Alert function: • A DA, DA L, FA J lens or a D FA, FA and F lens that has an Aperture s (Auto) position is attached.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 245 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 245 • The exposure time may be extremely long when using the Dust Alert function. Note that if the direction of the lens is changed before processing is complete, dust will not be detected properly. • Depending on the subject conditions or temperature, dust may not be detected properly. • The Dust Alert image will be deleted after 30 minutes from the time the image is saved.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 246 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 246 Removing Dust with a Blower Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower. Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. You can use the Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 (optional) when cleaning the CCD. • Do not use a spray type blower. • Do not clean the sensor when the shutter speed is set to h.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 247 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 4 247 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Mirror Up]. Sensor Cleaning Starts mirror lockup to clean the sensor. Turn the power off to finish Mirror Up Cancel OK 6 OK Press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. If you used Dust Alert to detect dust on the sensor within the last 30 minutes, the Dust Alert image appears on the monitor.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 248 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 248 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power Supply Accessories AC Adapter kit K-AC84 (Set includes AC ADAPTER D-AC76, DC COUPLER D-DC84 and AC plug cord(*).
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 249 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Auto Flash AF200FG The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 20 (ISO 100/m). It features contrastcontrol-sync flash and slow-speed sync flash when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ unit. Auto Macro Flash AF160FC The AF160FC is a flash system especially designed for macro photography to take close, shadowless pictures of small objects.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 250 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 250 For Viewfinder Magnifier FB This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder 2×. You can see the entire view by simply flipping up the accessory from the eyepiece, as it is a hinge-type magnifier. Magnifier FB Ref-converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90° intervals. The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1× and 2×.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 251 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 251 Camera Case/Strap Camera Case O-CC84 Camera Strap O-ST84 (*) Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 Clean the optical parts such as the CCD and lens of this camera.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 252 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 252 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.42, p.73) Data may be saved when you perform the following operations. • Change the file format to JPEG. (p.150) • Change the JPEG Recorded Pixels or JPEG Quality setting. (p.151) No image There are no images for playback on the SD Memory Card.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 253 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 253 Error Message Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor Description Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. Replace the batteries with new ones or use an AC adaptor kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.40) Not enough battery remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Appears during pixel mapping if the battery level is insufficient. Replace the batteries with new ones or use an AC adaptor kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 254 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 254 Error Message Description Low paper level in the printer Printer is running out of paper. This appears when this signal is received from the printer. After two seconds, the printer resumes printing. Low ink level in the printer Printer is running out of ink. This appears when this signal is received from the printer. After two seconds, the printer resumes printing. No ink in the printer Printer has run out of ink.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 255 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Troubleshooting 255 We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Batteries are not installed The camera Batteries are not does not installed properly turn on Remedy Check if batteries are installed. If not, install charged batteries. Check orientation of batteries. Re-insert batteries according to the +symbols. (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 256 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 256 Problem The subject is not in focus The AE lock function does not operate The flash does not discharge Cause Remedy AF Mode is set to k Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when AF Mode is set to k (including when the setting is automatically selected in f). The camera will continue focusing on the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 257 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 257 Problem Cause Remedy The USB connection The USB with a printer Set [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] Connection is set to does not menu to [PictBridge]. (p.204) [PC] work properly Shake Reduction does not work The Shake Reduction function is off Turn on the Shake Reduction function. (p.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 258 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 258 Main Specifications Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash Effective Pixels Approx. 10.2 megapixels Sensor Total pixels approx. 10.
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e_kb464_84percent.book Page 260 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 260 12 Remote Control PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter release button Mirror Quick-return mirror, mirror up function (2 sec.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 261 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 261 PictBridge Compatible printer: PictBridge-compatible printer Print mode: Single Image, All Images, DPOF AUTOPRINT Dimensions and Weight Approx. 122.5 mm (W) × 91.5 mm (H) × 67.5 mm (D) (excluding protrusions), approx. 525 g (body only), approx. 590 g (including four AA lithium batteries and an SD Memory Card), approx.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 262 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 262 Glossary 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 on a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible software, the colors look lighter. AE Metering Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 263 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 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. 263 Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 264 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 264 Dynamic Range (D-Range) Indicated with a value expressing the light level reproducible in an image. This is the same as the term “Exposure latitude” used with silver halide film. Generally, when the dynamic range is wide, too much bright and/or too much dark areas are less likely to occur within the image, and when the dynamic range is narrow, all image tones can be reproduced sharply and accurately.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 265 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM ND (Neutral Density) Filter A filter available in different saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without affecting the color tone of pictures. 265 Noise Reduction Process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by slow shutter speed or high sensitivity shooting. NTSC/PAL These are video output formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America, and South Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and in China.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 266 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 266 Vignetting The picture edges are blackened when part of the light coming from the subject is blocked by the hood or filter ring, or when the flash is partially blocked by the lens. White Balance While shooting, color temperature is adjusted to match the light source so that the subject appears to have correct color.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 267 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Index Symbols [A Custom Setting] Menu .............................. 78, 239 Q (Playback) button ......................... 19, 21, 72 [Q Playback] Menu .... 166, 237 [A Rec. Mode] Menu .... 77, 236 i (Delete) button ............ 21, 73 [R Set-up] Menu ......... 212, 238 g (Help) button ................. 19, 21, 34, 154 K (Flash pop-up) button ............................... 19, 65 mc (EV Compensation) button .............................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 268 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 268 Capture Mode ........................ 80 Card access lamp .................. 17 Catch-in focus ...................... 118 CCD cleaning ....................... 243 Center-weighted .................. 103 City names ........................... 218 Cloudy (White Balance) ....... 159 Color (Digital Filter) .............. 192 Color of the monitor ............. 222 Color Space ......................... 164 Color Temperature ...............
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 269 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM K (Flash pop-up) button ............................... 19, 65 Fluorescent Light (White Balance) ................... 159 Focal Length ........................ 124 Focus Indicator .................... 116 Focus Lock .......................... 114 Focus Mode ......................... 109 Focus mode lever .......... 19, 109 Focus point .......................... 113 Focusing .............................. 109 Folder display ....................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 270 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 270 N Night Scene (Bulb Mode) ..... 100 Night Scene A ...................... 82 Night Scene Portrait . ......... 81 Night Snap l ........................ 82 Ni-MH ..................................... 37 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries ................................. 37 Nine-Image Display ............. 169 Noise Reduction .................... 89 NTSC ................................... 225 O 4 button .......................
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 271 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM Shutter Speed ........................ 85 Single mode l ....... 109, 111 Slideshow ............................ 177 Slim (Digital Filter) ............... 192 Slow Shutter Speed NR ......... 89 Slow-Speed-Sync ................ 136 Soft (Digital Filter) ........ 132, 192 Spot Metering ...................... 103 sRGB ................................... 164 Stage Lighting n .................. 82 Star Burst (Digital Filter) ...............
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 272 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 272 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 273 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 274 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 274 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 275 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 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.
e_kb464_84percent.book Page 276 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:44 AM 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 equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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