PENTAX Corporation SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual Operating Manual 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, (European Headquarters) GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S.
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX L Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.37 and p.180.
1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. ABOUT THE CAMERA Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
2 Caution • Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location. • This camera is not waterproof, and should not be used in the rain or where the camera could get wet. • Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.
4 Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA..................................................1 ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2 Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................2 Contents ...............................................................................................4 Composition of the Operating Manual ......................
Basic Operations 41 Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 42 Holding the Camera............................................................................42 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................43 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes............ 47 Using the Zoom Lens .................................................................. 48 Using the Built-in Flash ..........................................
6 Menu Reference 91 Using the Button Functions ........................................................ 92 Capture Mode .....................................................................................92 Playback .............................................................................................94 Using the Menu ............................................................................ 96 How to Operate the Menu...................................................................96 [A Rec.
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ......................149 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ...............................................................................151 Using an External Flash (Optional)...................................................153 Settings During Playback.......................................................... 160 Changing Playback Display Method ................................................
8 Appendix 173 Default Settings.......................................................................... 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 178 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ............................................... 180 Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 181 Optional Accessories ................................................................ 183 Error Messages .....................................................
9 Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts. 1 2 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures.
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of working parts before use. L Camera Characteristics .......................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............13 Names of Working Parts ......................................
12 1 L Camera Characteristics Before Using Your Camera • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. • Uses CR-V3, AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries. • Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels and a brightness adjusting function for high-precision viewing performance. • Concepts of Universal Design have been implemented to various parts of the camera.
Checking the Contents of the Package 13 The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included. 1 Eyecup FN (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW34 Strap O-ST10 AA Alkaline batteries* (four) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.
14 Names of Working Parts Camera 1 Before Using Your Camera Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Mirror AF coupler Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button Focus mode lever Lens information contacts e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 3 button i button M button 4 button { button Battery cover Q button Tripod socket
15 K button Mode dial Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover LCD monitor Hot shoe mc button LCD panel Diopter adjustment lever Card cover Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Viewfinder 1 Before Using Your Camera Strap lug Built-in flash
16 LCD Monitor Indications 1 The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of the camera. Before Using Your Camera LCD monitor While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial Guides appear on the LCD monitor for three seconds when powered on or setting dial mode. Select [Off] for [Guide display] in [H Set-up] to not show indicators. (p.99) 1 1 2 6 3 4 5 1600 Auto Picture Program 7 06 / 25 / 2005 12 : 30 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.
17 Capture Mode Press the M button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds. Detailed Information Detailed Info 1 AF 2 ISO 800 9 12 sRGB 40 mm 40mm 06 / 25 / 2005 12 : 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Focus mode (p.118) Shooting mode (p.104) AE metering (p.130) Flash mode (p.49) Drive mode (p.102) Auto bracket (p.145) ISO sensitivity (p.115) Image tone (p.108) Quality level (p.
18 Playback The camera switches screen displays every time you press M button during playback. 1 Before Using Your Camera You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. (p.160) Detailed Information 2 100-0001 3 4 1 AF 1 / 2000 FF2 2 . 8 + 1 . 5EV 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 ISO 800 sRGB 40 mm 40mm 06 / 25 / 2005 12 : 30 1 2 3 Captured images Rotate icon (p.64) Image folder number and file number (p.169) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Protect icon (p.
19 Histogram Display 1 2 100-0046 3 1 1 2 3 4 Capture quality (Image file type) Image folder number and file number (p.169) Protect icon (p.77) Histogram • Areas where blooming occurred blink if Bright Portion warning is on. (p.160) • Press the four-way controller (23) in the histogram display to move the Histogram display position up or down.
20 Viewfinder Indications 2 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 1 3 4 5 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 13 8 9 10 11 14 Autofocus frame (p.39) Spot metering frame (p.130) Flash status (p.49) Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set. Manual white balance (p.113) Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjusting. Continuous mode (p.122) Appears when focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode). Picture mode icon (p.
21 10 11 13 14 1 Before Using Your Camera 12 EV compensation (p.141) Appears when EV compensation is available or in use. Blinks slowly when compensating flash output. Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output. Adjusted value appears where number of recordable images is shown. Number of recordable images/EV compensation Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting. Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.
22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 7 2 8 9 3 4 5 610 1 2 3 4 Shutter speed (p.134) Aperture (p.136) Flash mode (p.49) b : Built-in flash is ready (when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used) a : Flash off E : Auto discharge > : Red-eye reduction flash on Drive Mode (p.
2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap ..............................................24 Inserting the Batteries .........................................25 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........29 Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................32 Initial Settings .......................................................33 Attaching the Lens ..................
Attaching the Strap 24 1 2 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure on the inside of the clasp. Getting Started 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure on the inside of the clasp.
Inserting the Batteries 25 Insert batteries into the camera. Use two CR-V3 or four AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. This camera is packaged with AA alkaline batteries for checking the camera's functionality but some other kinds of batteries are also compatible. Refer to "Batteries" (p.26) for details on compatible batteries and when to use them.
26 3 Press down on the batteries with the battery cover ( 1 ) and slide it as shown in the illustration ( 2 ) to close. 1 2 2 Getting Started • Use the AC adapter (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.28) • Check the battery orientation if the camera does not operate properly after replacing the batteries. Batteries You can use four kinds of batteries with your camera. Battery performance differs by type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose.
27 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on the LCD panel. { lit : Battery is full. lit : Battery is running low. lit : Battery is almost empty. blink : The camera turns off after displaying a message.
28 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) 4 1 2 2 Getting Started 3 We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC10 (optional) when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC. 1 2 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product). • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is lit. • Format new SD Memory Card. Also format SD Memory Card used with other cameras. Refer to "Formatting the SD Memory Card" (p.162) for details on formatting. Press the card cover unlock lever in the indicated direction. Card cover opens.
30 Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card 2 Getting Started • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by Write-protect prohibiting recording of new data, deletion switch of existing data or formatting of the card. • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot.
31 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for images on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 1Setting the Recorded Pixels (p.109) 1Setting the Quality Level (p.
Turning the Camera On and Off 32 1 2 Move the main switch to [ON] position. Getting Started The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera. • Always turn the camera off when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting is 1 minute) (p.
Initial Settings 33 The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the “Initial Settings” screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on. You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
34 4 Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to [W]. 2 5 Press the four-way controller (45) to select the city. 6 Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time). Getting Started 7 8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.
35 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy24h The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. 00 : 00 Time Cancel 2 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01 / 01 / 2005 Time 00 : 00 Cancel 5 OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style].
36 7 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h The frame moves to the month. 01 / 01 / 2005 Date 00 : 00 Time Cancel OK OK 2 Getting Started 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time. 9 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures.
Attaching the Lens 37 All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions are restricted when lenses are not set to Aperture s (Auto). Also see “Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]” (p.180). Other lenses and accessories will not be available with factory default settings. Allow shutter release when using aperture ring in custom function settings. (p.101) 1 2 Check that the camera is off.
38 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. 2 Getting Started To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button ( 3 ) and turn the lens counterclockwise. 3 • The body mount cover ( 1 ) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped. “Body Mount Cap K” is sold separately and has a lock function. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 39 Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can slide the diopter from –2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1. 2 Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a welllit scene. Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right. Getting Started 1 Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused.
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3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Picture mode (Auto Picture or Normal mode - Flash OFF mode) to ensure successful capturing. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation ...................................42 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes ...................................................................47 Using the Zoom Lens ............
42 Basic Shooting Operation Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3 Basic Operations Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.
43 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings How to set the camera so it will choose the optimum settings based on the subject lighting, distance and motion. 1 Set the mode dial to I. 2 Set the focus mode lever to =. Autofocus mode is set. (p.118) 3 Basic Operations The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject. 1Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes (p.
44 3 Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subject. Determine the size of the subject. 1Using the Zoom Lens (p.48) 3 4 Basic Operations Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus. The flash pops up automatically when necessary. (Manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to [Auto].) 1OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (p.
6 45 Review captured images on the LCD monitor. 3 Delete OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions. Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully (first position) (second position) Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes the picture. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.
46 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions (a to f below). These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.
Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 47 The camera selects and set the optimum mode when I (Auto Picture) on the mode dial is set to the dial indicator. 3 Select U (Normal), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait), a (Flash OFF) with the mode dial if desired image is not captured. The modes are as follows. I (Auto Picture) Selects automatically from Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Moving Object modes.
Using the Zoom Lens 48 Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture. 1 3 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. Basic Operations Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle. • The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle. The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.
Using the Built-in Flash 49 Using the Built-in Flash Compatibility of built-in flash and lens Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this. 1DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.151) • When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
50 Selecting Flash Mode 1 Press the { button. Fn The Fn menu appears. 200 OK 3 Basic Operations 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The flash options screen appears. Flash Mode Auto discharge When the mode dial is set to e, b, c, a or p, B and C appear gray and cannot be selected. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode. Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture.
51 Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up. If Auto discharge is set, E appears on the LCD panel. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 4 Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash. 1 Press the K button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings.
52 Using Red-eye Reduction Flash 3 Basic Operations Red-eye is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it. • Brighten the surroundings when shooting. • Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use.
Other Shooting Modes 53 Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. 3 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears.
54 2 Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears. 3 Basic Operations Drive Mode Single frame shooting OK 3 OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select j. Drive Mode Continuous shooting OK 4 OK Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take pictures. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.
55 Set [2 (No. cnt shtng rcd im)] in [Recordable image No.] of the [A Custom] menu. The number of continuously recordable images (buffer space) appears when shutter is pressed halfway. (p.100) 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. Continuous shooting settings are retained when the power is turned off.
56 2 Press the { button. 3 Basic Operations The Fn menu appears. Fn 200 OK 3 Press the four-way controller (2).
57 The Drive Mode options screen appears. Drive Mode Single frame shooting OK 4 OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or r. 3 OK 5 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take pictures. 6 Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears when the subject is in focus.
58 7 Press the shutter release button fully. For g, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly two seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. For r, the shutter will be released about two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. 1 The beep can be turned off. “Turning the Beep On and Off” (p.
59 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) The shutter can be released with the optional remote control unit. You can select from h (remote control) and i (three-second delay) for remote control shooting. h The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. i The shutter will be released three seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. Mount the camera to a tripod.
60 3 Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select h or i. Basic Operations The self-timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status. Drive Mode Remote Control Unit OK 5 OK Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take pictures. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates.
7 61 Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control. 5m • Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.142). (Ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FN by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the ME viewfinder cap.
62 Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Lock Up function if camera shake is evident even when Cable Switch (optional) or Remote Control Unit (optional) is used. When shutter release button is pressed, mirror pops up and shutter is released two seconds later if 2 sec. Self-Timer is used. Avoid camera shake when mirror pops up by using this method. Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up. 3 Basic Operations 1 2 Mount the camera to a tripod.
Playing Back Still Pictures 63 Playing Back Images You can play back captured still pictures with the camera. Use the included PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 software to play back using a PC. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Operating Manual” for details. Basic Operations 1 3 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
64 2 Press the four-way controller (45). 4 : The previous image appears. 5 : The next image appears. 3 Rotating Images Basic Operations You can rotate images 90° counterclockwise at a time. Make images shot vertically easier to view. 100-0001 100-0001 OK 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller (3).
3 65 Press the 4 button. Image rotation information is saved. Enlarging Playback Images 3 Basic Operations You can magnify images up to 12 times when displaying. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.
66 3 2 Turn the e-dial to the right (toward y). × ×2 2.0 Image enlarges at each calibration and can be enlarged to 12 times the original. Turn to the left (toward f) to return. Press the 4 button to return to the original size. Press four-way controller (2345) in zoom display to change the display area. Basic Operations The first calibration on the e-dial is 1.2 times. You can change this in [Mag to Strt Zm Plybk] in [A Custom] menu. (p.
1 67 Press the Q button. 100-0046 The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f). 3 Turn the e-dial to the right (towards y) or press the 4 button. A full screen display of the selected image appears. 3 Basic Operations Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once. Press the four-way controller (2345) to select an image. A scroll bar appears at the right of the screen.
68 Slideshow You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to be displayed first. 100-0046 The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the { button. Fn The Fn menu appears.
3 69 Press the four-way controller (5). Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins. Start Press any button to end slideshow. Press the shutter release button or the Q button, slide the main switch to | (preview) or turn the mode dial to change to Capture mode. Basic Operations Set the display time for slideshow in the [Q Playback] menu. Alternatively, start the slideshow from the [Q Playback] menu. (p.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 70 By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 1Selecting the Video Output Format (p.168) 3 Basic Operations 1 2 3 Connect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal on the camera. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the TV. Turn the TV and camera on.
Processing Images with Filters 71 You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved under a different name. • RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter. • Additionally, set digital filters from the [Q Playback] menu. 3 Basic Operations Digital Filter 1 B&W Convert to a black and white image. Sepia Add a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color. Soft Create a soft image by lightly fading the entire image. Select from three levels.
72 2 Press the four-way controller (4). B&W The screen for selecting the filter appears. OK 3 3 Basic Operations 4 OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. Use the four-way controller (23) to select a filter. Select a filter and preview the effects on the image. Proceed to step 6 if [B&W] or [Sepia] is selected. 5 Adjust slimness with e-dial if slim filter is selected and softness if soft filter is selected.
Deleting Images 73 Deleting a Single Image You can delete one image at a time. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 2 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to delete. 100-0046 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. 100-0046 Delete Cancel All images 4 Press the 4 button. The image is deleted.
74 Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the i button twice. The Delete All screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All] and press the 4 button. All images are deleted.
75 Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete multiple images from the nine-image display at once. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. • Only files in the same folder can be selected at once. 3 Press the Q button. 100-0046 The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 2 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f). Nine thumbnail images appear.
76 3 Press the i button. 9 appears above the images. 3 4 Basic Operations Use the four-way controller (2345) to move to the images to delete and press the 4 button. Image is selected and O appears. Press { button to select all images. (The selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images.) 5 Delete OK Press the i button. The Delete confirmation screen appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Select&Delete].
77 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally erased. Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. 100-0046 3 Basic Operations The most recently captured images (image with the largest file number) are displayed first on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the Z button. The Protect screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect].
78 Protecting All Images 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the Z button twice. The Protect all images screen appears. 3 Basic Operations 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button. All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected. Protect all images Protect Unprotect OK OK Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) 79 You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for a printing service. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date. DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images. 3 Basic Operations Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image. Copies Choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
80 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). 100-0046 O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted. 3 Copies Date Basic Operations Fn 6 All images 01 OK OK Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status.
81 Settings for All Images 1 Press the { button in Playback mode. Fn The Fn menu appears. OK Press the four-way controller (2). 100-0046 The DPOF screen appears. Copies Date Fn 3 All images 00 OK Press the { button. The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears. DPOF setting for all images Copies Date 02 OK 4 OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date (O) or not (P).
82 5 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to playback status. The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct. Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images.
Printing Using PictBridge 83 This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing). Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly. Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer. Direct printing is performed in the following steps.
84 Setting Transfer Modes 1 Press the 3 button. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 3 Basic Operations 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the [H Set-up] menu. Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time English Guide display Exit 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Transfer Mode]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pop-up menu appears.
5 6 85 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PictBridge]. Set-up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning 0 NTSC PC PictBridge PC-F Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. 7 Press the 3 button. Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 2 Turn the camera off. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera. The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers.
86 3 4 Turn the printer on. After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on. The PictBridge menu appears. Select printing mode Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK 3 Basic Operations PictBridge menu is not displayed if [Transfer Mode] is set to [PC] or [PC-F]. Printing Single Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu. Select printing mode Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 OK Press the 4 button. The Print one screen appears.
4 87 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 5 Use the { button to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). O : The date will be printed. P : The date will not be printed. The print settings confirmation screen appears. Proceed to Step 12 to print the images by default. To change the print settings, go to Step 7. 7 3 Press the 4 button. Press the { button. The screen for changing print settings appears.
88 10 11 Press the 4 button. Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status]. The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set. When the Paper Size is set to [Standard], images are printed according to the printer settings. Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper. Quality with more E indicates higher print quality. 3 Basic Operations 12 Press the 4 button twice. The image is printed according to the settings.
3 89 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not and confirm the settings. The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images. Refer to “Printing Single Images” (p.86) for details on how to make the settings. Print all images Copies Total 1 28 Date Fn OK Date Print 3 Press the 4 button. The print settings confirmation screen appears. 5 Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.
90 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the image and print settings. Print settings are set with Print Service. (p.79) 3 Print w/DPOF settings Basic Operations Copies Total 1 10 Date OK 3 Print Press the 4 button. The print settings confirmation screen appears.
4 Menu Reference Explains the functions of L by buttons and menus. Using the Button Functions ................................92 Using the Menu .....................................................96 Using the Fn Menu .............................................102 Using the Mode Dial ...........................................104 When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due to camera settings appear gray and cannot be selected.
Using the Button Functions 92 Capture Mode Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted. 1 2 4 Menu Reference 3 4 10 5 11 6 1 7 12 13 8 14 9 15 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.45) 2 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off (p.32) and confirm the depth of field (Preview) (p.129). 3 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.
4 Focus mode lever 93 Switch between Autofocus mode (p.118) and Manual focus mode (p.125). 5 Mode dial Changes the Shooting mode. (p.104) 6 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.49) 7 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.98). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display [Q Playback] menu (p.98), [H Set-up] menu (p.99) and [A Custom] menu. (p.100) 8 M button 9 Q button Switches to the Playback mode. (p.63) 10 mc button Press to set aperture and EV compensation values.
94 Playback Functions of buttons used during playback are noted. 1 2 4 Menu Reference 7 3 4 5 8 9 10 6 1 Shutter release button Press to switch to capture mode. 2 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.32) 3 3 button Press to display the [Q Playback] menu (p.98). Next, press the fourway controller (45) to display [H Set-up] menu (p.99), [A Custom] menu (p.100) and [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.98). 4 i button Press to delete images. (p.
5 M button 95 Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.18) 6 Q button Press to switch to capture mode. 7 Z button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.77) 8 4 button Commit to the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen. 9 Four-way controller (2345) Use to move cursor or change items in menus, Fn menu and playback screen. 10 Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller (245) to determine the following operation. (p.
Using the Menu 96 How to Operate the Menu This section explains operation methods for [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [H Set-up] menu and [A Custom] menu. Displaying the Menu screen 1 4 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. Menu Reference The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the LCD monitor. Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Exit 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
97 Select a menu item and set Procedure to set the Quality Level on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Exit Press the four-way controller (5). Available Quality Level options appear. Press the four-way controller (5) to move to the pop-up menu if there is one. Menu Reference 4 4 Rec.
98 [A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to capturing in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 4 Menu Reference Item Function Page Image Tone Set the color tone of pictures. p.108 Recorded Pixels Set the recording size of images. p.109 Quality Level Set the image quality. p.110 Saturation Set the color saturation. p.111 Sharpness Make the image outlines sharp or soft. p.111 Contrast Set the image contrast. p.111 Instant Review Set the Instant Review time. p.
99 [H Set-up] Menu Setting Items Perform various settings related to the camera in the [H Set-up] menu. Item Function Page Format Format the SD Memory Card. p.162 Beep Switch the beep tone on/off. p.163 Date Adjust Set the date format and time. p.163 World Time Set to enable displaying of local time when traveling abroad. p.164 Language/ Change the language in which menus and messages appear. p.167 Guide display Set to display indicators in LCD monitor. p.
100 [A Custom] Menu Setting Items Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Function Menu. The default setting does not use Custom Function. [A Custom] menu settings are activated when [Setting], the first item, is O (on). Item 4 Function Page Menu Reference Setting Set to use the Custom Function Menu. — Noise Reduction Set to use Noise Reduction in slow speed shooting. — Expsr Setting Steps Set the adjustment steps for exposure. p.
101 Item Function Page FI with S lens used Set to enable focus indicator when screw mount lens is in use. Lens is recognized even when lens is not attached to the camera when enabled. — Using aperture ring Set to disable shutter release when lens aperture ring is set at other than s. p.180 Release when Chrging Set to release shutter while the built-in flash is charging. p.147 Instant Review Dsply Set to display histogram during Instant Review. Set the initial magnification of the zoom playback.
102 Using the Fn Menu 4 Menu Reference Capture Mode Press the { button while taking a picture. The Fn menu appears. Fn 200 OK Exit Press the four-way controller (2345) to set the operation. Four-way controller Item Function Page p.53, p.55, p.59, p.143 2 Drive Mode Select Continuous shooting, Self-Timer, Remote control or Auto bracket. 3 Flash Mode Adjust the method of flash discharge. p.49 4 White Balance Adjust the color for the color of the light source illuminating the subject. p.
103 Playback Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appears. Fn OK Exit Press the four-way controller (245) to set the operation. Item 2 DPOF Settings 4 5 Page 4 Set the DPOF settings. p.79 Digital Filter Edit captured images to black and white or sepia tint, or add softening and slimming effects. p.71 Slideshow Play back recorded images one after another. p.
104 Using the Mode Dial 4 Menu Reference Dial indicator You can switch the Shooting mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Item I (Auto Picture) U (Normal) = (Portrait) Function The basic picture-taking mode. Optimal for capturing portraits. s (Landscape) Deepens the focus range, emphasizes contour and saturation of trees and the sky, and produces a bright image. q (Macro) Take vibrant pictures of flowers up close.
105 Item Function Page Shutter speed and aperture are automatically set to the proper exposure when taking pictures. Set shutter speed and use to express the motion of moving subjects. Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that give a sense of movement. Set aperture and use when you want to adjust the depth of field. Use to blur or focus on the background. p.134 a (Manual) Lets you create the picture you have in mind by combining set shutter speed and aperture. p.
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5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your L experience. Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ..............................................................................108 Focusing .............................................................118 Setting the Exposure .........................................127 Using the Built-in Flash .....................................146 Settings During Playback ..................................160 Camera Settings .................
108 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Image Tone Set the basic color tone of pictures. The default setting is [F (Bright)]. F Bright G Natural Images are finished brightly, with high contrast and sharp. Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching. Set in [Image Tone] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) Rec.
109 Setting the Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from P (3008×2008/ 3008×2000), Q (2400×1600) and R (1536×1024). The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to quality level settings. The default setting is [P 3008×2000 (JPEG)]. P 3008×2008 (RAW) 3008×2000 (JPEG) Suited for printing on A3 paper. Q 2400×1600 Suited for printing on A4 paper. R 1536×1024 Suited for printing on A5 paper.
110 Setting the Quality Level You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according to the Recorded Pixels settings. The default setting is [C (Best)]. 5 Function Reference | RAW RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing. Effects such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness are not applied to the image but such information is saved. Transfer to a PC, apply effects with the enclosed PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 and create JPEG and TIFF images.
111 Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast Select from five levels of Saturation, Sharpness and Contrast. The default setting is [0 (Standard)] for all. Saturation Set the color saturation. Sharpness Make the image outlines sharp or soft. Contrast Set the image contrast. Set [Saturation], [Sharpness] and [Contrast] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) Settings cannot be changed in Picture mode (p.47). Rec. Mode Exit Rec.
112 Setting the White Balance The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white balance. The default setting is [F (Auto)]. 5 Set to automatically adjust the white balance.
113 Color Temperature The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises, and towards red as the color temperature falls. Color temperature describes this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions.
114 4 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [K (Manual)]. White Balance Manual Adjust 5 Press the four-way controller (5). OK OK Manual White Balance The message screen appears. Point camera at subject Press the shutter release button 5 Function Reference 6 7 Fully display a white or gray sheet of paper in the viewfinder under the light to adjust white balance. Press the shutter release button fully. Slide the focus mode lever to \ when the shutter cannot be released.
115 Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200. The default setting is [AUTO]. Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.102) AUTO 200 400 800 1600 3200 Sensitivity OK OK Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set. Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to [AUTO].
116 Sensitivity is not corrected in the following. • Exposure mode is a (Manual) or p (Bulb) mode • Flash is discharged • Auto bracketing • EV Compensation ISO Sensitivity Warning Display ISO Sensitivity Warning appears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is exceeded. Set a sensitivity that is not regularly used to avoid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised. ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed by default.
117 Setting the Color Space You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [1 (sRGB)]. 1 sRGB 2 AdobeRGB Set to sRGB color space. Sets to AdobeRGB color space. Set in [Color Space] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.101) Color Space sRGB AdobeRGB Sets to sRGB color space 5 Color ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ. This color range is called the Color Space.
Focusing 118 You can focus with the following methods. = Autofocus The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. \ Manual focus Manually adjust the focus. Using the Autofocus 5 Function Reference You can choose the autofocus area from [Wide] and [Spot]. (p.
2 119 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. (If it is blinking, the subject is not in focus.) 1Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.46) 5 • In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while ] is lit. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first. • During \ (Moving Object) mode or when the focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode) (p.
120 Use the 4 Button to Focus on the Subject You can set so that the focusing performed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway is canceled and is performed when the 4 button is pressed. This is useful when you wish to temporarily use autofocus while using manual focus. Set [3 (Enable AF)] in [OK btn when shooting] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.
121 Setting the Focusing Area You can choose the area on which the autofocus focuses. The default setting is [N (Wide)]. N Wide The camera targets the wide area in the center of the screen (within the focusing area) and focuses on the nearest object. 6 Spot The camera narrows the focusing area to facilitate focusing on a specific subject. Set in [Focusing Area] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.98). Rec. Mode Cancel 1 sec 5 0.0 OK OK If [2 (Spot AF)] is selected for [OK btn when shooting] (p.
122 Setting the AF Mode You can choose from the following two autofocus modes. The default setting is [l (Single mode)]. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to l Single mode focus on the subject, the focus is locked at that position. k Continuous The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment mode while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Set [AF Mode] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.98). Rec.
123 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock) If the subject is outside of the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focusing area on the subject, use focus lock and recompose the picture. 1 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder. You can use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focusing area.
124 4 Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is lit. • Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus. • The beep can be turned off. (p.163) • You cannot set focus lock when the focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode) or the capture mode is set to \ (Moving Object).
125 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus. Using the Focus Indicator You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ]. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 5 Function Reference 2 Look through the viewfinder, press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring.
126 • Use the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus (p.46) and the focus indicator will not stay lit. • The beep can be turned off. (p.163) Using the Viewfinder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 5 Function Reference 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen.
Setting the Exposure 127 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects. Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD. Adjust the amount of light striking the CCD.
128 Effect of Aperture Adjust the amount of light hitting the CCD by changing the aperture. Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of flower against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower. 5 Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value) The range in focus expands forward and backward.
129 How to Check Depth of Field When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depth of field. If you use Depth of Field confirmation, you can check the depth of field in the viewfinder before taking a picture. 1 5 Turn the main switch to | while looking through the viewfinder. You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while holding the main switch.
130 Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. [Multi-segment metering], [Center-weighted metering] or [Spot metering] mode can be selected. The default setting is [Multi-segment]. L Multi-segment M Centerweighted N Spot metering Segment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion and determine the appropriate exposure. Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the center and determine the exposure.
131 Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segmented Metering In [Link AF Point and AE] (p.100) of the [A Custom] menu, you can link the exposure and focus point in the focusing area during multisegment metering. The default setting is [1 (Off)]. 1 Off Exposure is set separately from focus point. 2 On Exposure is set in accordance with focus point.
132 Setting the Meter Operating Time Set the metering time in [Meter Operating Time] in the [A Custom] menu (p.100). The default setting is [1 (10 sec)]. 1 10 sec Metering time is set to 10 seconds. 2 3 sec Metering time is set to 3 seconds. 3 30 sec Metering time is set to 30 seconds. Changing the Exposure Mode 5 This camera features five exposure modes along with the picture modes. Use the mode dial (p.104) to change the exposure mode.
133 Using the e (Program) Mode Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set for taking pictures at the proper exposure. Perform the following to adjust the exposure. 1 2 Set the mode dial to e. Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and adjust the exposure. 5 Function Reference The EV Compensation is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure.
134 Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Set shutter speed and use to express moving subjects. Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter and capture lively images. Aperture value is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127) 1 Set the mode dial to b. 5 Function Reference 2 Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.
135 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.141) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.115) • Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
136 Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode Set aperture and use when you want to adjust the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value. Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.
137 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.141) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.115) • Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
138 Using a (Manual) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally under-exposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127) 1 Set the mode dial to a. 5 Function Reference 2 3 Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Of the shutter speed Difference from the and aperture, the value being adjusted appropriate exposure is underlined in the viewfinder. While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value, the difference with the appropriate exposure (EV value) appears at the bottom right of the viewfinder. The appropriate exposure is set when [0.0] is displayed.
140 About the L Button The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the L button is pressed in a (Manual) mode. You can choose from the following three adjustment methods in [AEL bttn on M expsr] in the [A Custom] menu. 1 Program Line The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically. The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is adjusted 2 Tv Shift automatically.
141 Setting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately over-expose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture. You can adjust the EV Compensation from –2 to +2 (EV) in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) 1 Set the compensation with the e-dial while the mc button is pressed. mc button 5 Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder m is displayed during compensation. m blinks when the flash is popped up if the flash compensation is set.
142 Changing the Exposure Setting Steps Set Exposure Setting Steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in [A Custom] to increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Expsr Setting Steps 1/2 EV Steps 1/3 EV Steps Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV Recording the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) 5 AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained. Function Reference 1 Press the L button.
143 Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the second frame is under-exposed (negative compensation) and the third is over-exposed (positive compensation). Normal exposure Over-exposure 5 Press the { button in capture mode. Fn The Fn menu appears. 200 OK 2 Exit Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears.
144 4 Press the 4 button twice. Shooting is ready and ] is displayed on the LCD panel. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. 6 Press the shutter release button fully. Three continuous pictures will be taken, the first with no compensation, the second with negative compensation, and the third with positive compensation.
145 Setting Auto Bracket Change the shooting order and steps of Auto Bracket. 1/2EV Bracketng amount (Step interval) 1/3EV Shooting images ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0 ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0 0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ – * Set interval of steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) Set in [Auto Bracket] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) Auto Bracket Bracketng amount Shooting images 0.
146 Using the Built-in Flash Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1/3EV and 1/2EV. Step interval Flash Compensation 1/2EV –2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0 1/3EV –2.0, –1.7, –1.3, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0 * Set interval of steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) Set in [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) 5 Function Reference Rec.
147 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged. Set [2 (On)] for [Release when Chrging] in the [A Custom] menu (p.101). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default. Release when Chrging Off On Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec.
148 Using Slow-Speed-Sync You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully. • Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves. • Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash. 1 2 5 Function Reference 3 4 1 2 3 4 Using b (Shutter Priority) Mode Set the mode dial to b. b (Shutter Priority) mode is set.
149 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient. Flash guide number for built-in flash Sensitivity Built-in flash guide number ISO200 15.6 ISO400 22 ISO800 31 ISO1600 44 ISO3200 62 The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values.
150 Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances. Aperture Value Used F = Guide number ÷ shooting distance When sensitivity is [ISO200] and shooting distance is 5.2 m, aperture value is: F = 15.6 ÷ 5.2 = 3 If the resulting number (3, in the above example) is not available as a lens aperture, the smaller number that is closest (2.8, in the above example) is generally used.
151 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F lenses with the L without the hood, built-in flash compatibility is shown below. Yes : Available # : Available depending on other factors No : Unavailable due to vignetting Following are evaluated without a hood. Lens Name F Fish-eye 17-28 mm F3.5-4.5 DA16-45 mm F4ED AL Compatibility # Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than 20 mm.
152 Lens Name Compatibility FA80-320 mm F4.5-5.6 Yes FA80-200 mm F4.7-5.6 Yes FA100-300 mm F4.7-5.8 Yes FA*250-600 mm F5.6ED (IF) No DA14 mm F2.8ED (IF) No FA20 mm F2.8 Yes FA*24 mm F2AL (IF) Yes FA28 mm F2.8AL Yes FA31 mm F1.8AL Limited Yes FA35 mm F2AL Yes DA40 mm F2.8 Limited Yes FA43 mm F1.9 Limited Yes FA50 mm F1.4 Yes 5 FA50 mm F1.7 Yes Function Reference FA77 mm F1.8 Limited Yes FA*85 mm F1.4 (IF) Yes FA135 mm F2.8 (IF) Yes FA*200 mm F2.
153 Using an External Flash (Optional) Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. See the chart below for details.
154 About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ will automatically convert the field angle differential between 35 mm format and the L depending on the focal length of the lens you are using. (When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses) The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of the L is on. (It returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off.
155 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless. Attaching and Using the AF360FGZ on the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the AF360FGZ. Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to a. Turn on the AF360FGZ. Set the AF360FGZ sync mode to HSb (high-speed flash sync.).
156 Using in Wireless Mode Place the AF360FGZ at the desired location. Set the AF360FGZ power switch to [WIRELESS]. Set the AF360FGZ wireless mode to S (Slave). Turn the camera mode dial and set the exposure mode to e, b, c or a mode. 5 Set the AF360FGZ power switch on the camera to [WIRELESS]. 6 Set the AF360FGZ wireless mode on the camera to a (Master) or A (Control). 1 2 3 4 • Wireless mode is not available for the built-in flash. • Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode to SLAVE1.
157 Red-Eye Reduction As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available with an external flash. This may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions for usage conditions. See the chart on p.153. • The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used. (p.52) • If red-eye reduction is used when the AF360FGZ is set as the slave unit or with the wireless function, the preflash for red-eye reduction will trigger the external flash.
158 Discharging Multiple Flashes You can combine two or more AF360FGZ external flashes or you can use two or more AF360FGZ external flashes in combination with the built-in flash. Connect them as shown in the figure below: Attach an off-camera shoe adapter F (optional) to the external flash and the hot shoe adapter F (optional) and connect the extension cord F5P (optional) to the off-camera shoe adapter F on the other external flash.
159 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Combining two or more AF360FGZ or using AF360FGZ in combination with the built-in flash allows twin flash photography (contrast-control-synch flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from two units. • Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur. • Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown.
160 Settings During Playback Changing Playback Display Method Set information to show during playback. The camera switches display information when you press M button. Images only Only captured images are displayed. Image+Histgrm Images and histogram are displayed. Image+Detailed Info Image details appear with a small image in the upper left. Last memory Display settings are retained from previous session. Set in [Plybk dsply mthd] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.
Set in [Bright Portion] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.98) 161 Bright Portion OFF Instant Review Instnt review+Plybck Cancel OK OK Setting the Slideshow Display Interval Playback Plybk dsply mthd Bright Portion Digital Filter Slideshow Cancel 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec OK OK After setting, press the 4 button to start slideshow. 5 Function Reference You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. (p.68) Set image display interval to [3 sec], [5 sec], [10 sec] or [30 sec].
Camera Settings 162 Formatting the SD Memory Card Be sure to format new SD Memory Card with the camera before using the card. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. • Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may be damaged beyond use. • Formatting will delete protected data. Be aware. 1 5 Function Reference 2 3 Select [Format] on the [H Set-up] menu (p.99). Press the four-way controller (5) to display the Format screen.
163 Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is [On]. Set in [Beep] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99) Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time English Guide display Exit You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose [12 hour] or [24 hour] for time display method. 1Setting the Date and Time (p.
164 Setting the World Time The date and time selected in [Initial Settings] (p.33) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when traveling overseas. 1 2 Select [World Time] on the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99) Press the four-way controller (5). World Time The World Time screen appears. New York New York 5 Function Reference 00:25 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
7 165 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears. 8 9 Destination London DST Cancel OK OK +05:00 05:25 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time (DST). 5 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved.
166 List of World Time Cities Region North America 5 Function Reference Central and South America Europe Africa/ West Asia City Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Mexico City Lima Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Madrid London Paris Amsterdam Milan Rome Berlin Stockholm Athens Helsinki Moscow Dakar Algiers Johannesburg Istanbul Cairo Jerusalem Region Africa/ West Asia East Asia Oceania City Nairobi Jedda
167 Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language/ ] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99) You can choose from eleven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional / Simplified) and Japanese. 1Setting the Display Language (p.
168 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Adjust settings when the LCD monitor is hard to see. Set in [Brightness Level] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.
169 Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 min]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.
170 Setting the Instant Review Setting the Display Time Select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 sec]. Set in [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) Rec. Mode Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Focusing Area AF Mode Flash Exp. Comp. Cancel 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Off AF.S 0.0 OK OK 5 Function Reference Displaying Histogram During Instant Review Set to display histogram during Instant Review.
Resetting to Default Settings 171 Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [H Set-up] menu are reset to default settings. However, Date Adjust, Language/ , Video Out and World Time are not reset. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Reset] screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset]. Reset Back to initial settings Reset Cancel OK 4 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take or play back images.
172 Resetting the Custom Function Menu Reset settings in [A Custom] menu to default settings. Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [H Set-up] menu are not reset. 1 2 3 Select [Reset] on the [A Custom] menu. Press the four-way controller (5) and display the Reset Custom Fnction screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset]. Reset Custom Fnction Returns the custom function settings to initial settings Reset Cancel 5 Function Reference OK 4 Press the 4 button.
6 Appendix Default Settings ..................................................174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .....................................................178 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ........................180 Cleaning the CCD ...............................................181 Optional Accessories .........................................183 Error Messages ..................................................186 Troubleshooting ...........................................
174 Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. Table notations are as follows. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.171). No : The setting is saved even after reset. [A Rec.
175 [H Set-up] Menu Item Format — Beep Date Adjust World Time setting Hometown (City) World Time Default Setting Hometown (DST) Destination (City) Destination (DST) Language/ Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning Reset P (Off) According to default setting According to default setting Same as Hometown Same as Hometown According to default setting O (On) 0 According to default setting Reset Setting Page — p.162 Yes Yes p.163 Yes No p.
176 [A Custom] Menu Item Settings Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page P (Off) Yes Yes p.100 On Yes Yes p.140 Noise Reduction Expsr Setting Steps 1/2EV Steps Yes Yes p.142 ISO Corction in AUTO ISO 200-400 Yes Yes p.115 ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl Off Yes Yes p.116 Link AF Point and AE Off Yes Yes p.131 Meter Operating Time 10 sec Yes Yes p.132 AE-L with AF locked 6 Off Yes Yes p.124 Recordable Image No. Remaining image storage capacity Yes Yes p.
177 Fn Menu Item Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page Yes p.53, p.55, p.59, p.143 Yes p.49 Drive Mode 9 (Single frame shooting) Flash Mode B (Auto) Yes White Balance F (Auto) Yes Yes p.112 ISO Sensitivity AUTO Yes Yes p.115 DPOF Settings No *1 — Yes No p.79 Digital Filter B&W Yes *2 Yes p.71 Slideshow 3 sec Yes Yes p.68 *1 Only continuous shooting settings are saved.
178 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations Lenses that can be used with this camera Only DA and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s position on the aperture ring can be used with this camera. Refer to “Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]” (p.180) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s. Lens [Mount type] Function Autofocus (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.
Lens names and mount names FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses) and DA, D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. Of the FA zoom lenses, power zoom enabled lenses use the KAF2 mount. Lenses without power zoom use the KAF mount. See the lens manual for details. This camera does not have a power zoom function.
180 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] Aperture Ring Use When [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 (Permitted)] in [A Custom] menu (p.101), the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without a s position is attached. However, the features will be restricted as shown in the table below. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at e or b when the aperture is set to a value other than s.
Cleaning the CCD 181 Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part. • Do not use a spray type blower. • Do not clean the CCD when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode. • Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CCD when no lens is on the camera.
182 5 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Mirror Up]. Sensor Cleaning Mirror Up to Clean CCD Turn the power OFF to end Mirror Up Cancel OK 6 Press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. 7 Clean the CCD. Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD. Do not wipe the CCD with a cloth. 6 Appendix 8 9 Turn the camera off. Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position.
Optional Accessories 183 A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a service center for details regarding accessories. AC Adapter D-AC10 This AC adapter supplies power from the outlet into your camera. Cable Switch CS-205 This is a remote shutter release cord. The cord length is 0.5 m. Remote Control F Shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front of the camera. Auto Flash AF360FGZ This is an auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 36 (ISO 100/ m).
184 Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 This is a setting clip for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash. Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension Cord F5P Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. For Viewfinder Magnifier FB This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder. 6 Appendix Ref-converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90° intervals.
185 Camera Case Camera Case O-CC34 Others The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera.
186 Error Messages Error Message Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.29, p.73) You may be able to save new images by changing the quality level or recorded pixels. (p.109, p.110) No image Camera cannot display this image 6 There are no images for playback on the SD Memory Card. You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera.
187 Error Message Description Image folder could not be created The maximum folder number (999) and file number (9999) are being used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.162) The image is not stored The image could not be saved because of an SD Memory Card error. Settings not stored The DPOF settings file could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full. Delete unwanted images and set DPOF again. (p.
188 Troubleshooting We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Camera does not turn on 6 The shutter does not release Cause Remedy Batteries are not installed Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries. Batteries are not installed properly Check orientation of batteries. Re-insert batteries according to the +symbols. (p.25) Battery power is low Replace with a charged battery set or use the AC adapter. (p.
189 Problem Cause Remedy The focus mode is Set the focus mode lever to =. (p.118) set to \. The Autofocus does not work The focus mode is Set the focus mode to l (Single set to k mode). (p.122) (Continuous mode). The capture mode Set the capture mode to setting other than is set to \ (Moving \ (Moving Object) mode. (p.47) Object) mode.
190 6 Main Specifications Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with builtin retractable P-TTL flash Effective Pixels 6.10 megapixels Sensor Total pixels 6.31 megapixels, interline/interlace scan CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels P (RAW: 3008×2008/JPEG: 3008×2000 pixels), Q (2400×1600 pixels), R (1536×1024 pixels) Sensitivity Auto, Manual(200/400/800/1600/3200: Standard Output Sensitivity) File Format RAW, JPEG (Exif2.
191 Exposure mode e Program, b Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, a Manual, p Bulb Picture mode I Auto Picture, U Normal, = Portrait, s Landscape, q Macro, \ Moving Object, . Night Scene Portrait, a Flash OFF Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000-30 sec. (step less), (2) Manual 1/4000-30 sec. [1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step] (3) Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position.
192 6 Exposure Meter/ Metering Range TTL multi (16)-segment metering, Metering range from EV1 to EV21.5 at ISO200, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and Spot metering mode can be set EV Compensation ±2.0EV (Selectable between 1/2EV and 1/3EV for Exposure setting steps) AE lock Button type (timer type default: 20 sec. or continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed) Built-in flash P-TTL built-in flash with serial control , GN 15.
Glossary 193 AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images from a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible software, the colors look lighter. AE Metering Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure. In this camera, select from [Multi-segment Metering], [Center-weighted Metering] and [Spot Metering].
194 Color space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera, [AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression over sRGB. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units.
195 Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image. The horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure status of an image. JPEG An image compression method. The image is recorded in JPEG format when the quality level is set to C (Best), D (Better), or E (Good). Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e-mail.
196 RAW data Unedited image data output from the CCD. Raw data is data before being internally processed by the camera. Add settings that are added before shooting in other file formats (such as White Balance, Contrast, Color Tone and Sharpness) individually frame by frame after shooting. In addition, RAW data is 12bit data that contains 16 times the information of 8bit JPEG and TIFF data. Rich gradations are possible.
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Index 198 Symbols 6 Appendix [A Rec. Mode] Menu .....98, 174 [Q Playback] Menu ......98, 174 [H Set-up] Menu ............99, 175 [A Custom] Menu .........100, 176 I Auto Picture ............43, 47 U Normal ..............................47 = Portrait ...............................47 s Landscape .........................47 q Macro .................................47 \ Moving Object ...................47 . Night Scene Portrait ..........47 a Flash OFF ..........................47 Q button ................
D Date Adjust .............................35 Date change .........................163 Daylight (White Balance) ......112 Daylight-Sync Shooting ..........52 Default Setting ................33, 174 Delete .....................................73 Delete All Images ...................74 i (Delete) button ...................94 Deleting a Single Image .........73 Depth of Field .......................128 Digital Filter ............................71 Diopter Adjust .........................39 Direct Printing ....
200 Macro q .................................47 Main switch ......................92, 94 \ (Manual focus) ..............125 Manual focus \ .................125 Manual White Balance .........113 Matte Field ...........................126 3 button ...................93, 94 Menu Operation .....................96 Meter Operating Time ..........132 Mirror Lock Up ................62, 182 Mode dial ........................93, 104 Moving Object \ ...................47 Multiple Flashes ...................
Shade (White Balance) ........112 Sharpness ............................111 Shutter Priority Mode b ......134 Shutter release button 45, 92, 94 Shutter speed .......................127 Single mode l ................122 Slideshow .......................68, 161 Slim (Digital Filter) ..................71 Soft (Digital Filter) ..................71 Spot (=) .............................121 Spot Metering .......................131 sRGB ....................................117 Strap ................................
202 6 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
204 6 Appendix For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
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