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1. Item Default Setting Setting Page Program Line Normal Yes p 94 Extended Type Off Yes p 151 Bracketing Bracketing Amount 1 Yes HDR Capture Off Yes p 200 Digital Filter Not use any filters Yes p 153 Multi Number of Shots 2times Yes 146 exposure Auto EV Adjustment Off Yes Interval 1sec Yes Interval Number of Shots 2 images Yes p 144 Shooting Start Interval Now Yes Start Time 12 00AM 00 00 Yes Composition X Y direction Center Yes p 203 Adjust Rotate 0 Yes Recorded Pixels DIa Yes Quality Level kx x Best Yes Movie eda w On Yes p 160 Movie Aperture Fixed Yes Control Shake Reduction Off Yes Info Overlay w On Yes Show Grid Off Yes Live View Histogram Off Yes p 157 Bright Dark Area Off Yes Face Detection Autofocus Mode Contrast AF Yes Status Status Screen mw On Yes p 262 Screen Display Color 1 Yes Digital Preview Off Optical Preview Yes Digital Preview Histogram Off Yes p 129 Bright Dark Area Off Yes Display Time 1sec Yes Instant z Review Histogram Off Yes p 263 Bright Dark Area Off Yes gt 3 3 5 2 x xipueddy E Item Default Setting a Page Electronic Level Off Yes p 266 Horizon Correction Off Yes p 133 Color Space sRGB Yes p 279 R
2. e Program Line auTo AUTO e File Format JPEG e JPEG Recorded Pixels 14m e JPEG Quality kak e Sensitivity AUTO e Metering Method Multi segment Metering AF Point wo Auto e White Balance AWB Auto e Custom Image Bright e Shake Reduction Ws On e Color Space sRGB 1 Set the mode dial to W suoij9un 4 Buljoous S ation In amp mode the following functions are not available Shutter Speed Mirror Lock up Shooting Aperture Multi exposure EV Compensation Interval Shooting Flash Flash On Slow speed Extended Bracketing Sync Exposure Compensation Digital Filter Continuous Shooting HDR Capture Focus Mode AF C available Horizon Correction when AF S is selected Save as USER D Range setting AE L and RAW button operations Lens Correction Custom menu settings available Exposure Bracketing when all settings are default values e The control panel cannot be displayed in W mode Using the P Hyper program Mode Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program Line when taking pictures Use the front and rear e dials to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure p 97 suoij9un 4 Buljoous R 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture Confirm using the status screen viewfinder or LCD panel L Set the Program Line to use in Pro
3. 0 cccceceeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeees 267 Setting the File Name c ccccccceeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeaeceeeeeseneeeeeseseaeeeeees 268 Setting the Power Setting cccecccesseeceeeseeseeeeeeseeneeseeneeseeneees 270 Setting Auto Power Off eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeseaeeesneeeesnaeeesenees 270 Selecting a Battery ecccccccccecccsccceeeeceeaeeeceeeeeneeeceeeeeceneeeeeseseeeeeeess 270 Setting the DPOF Settings ccccccsssseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 273 Setting USB Connection Mode 1 000 ccceccccesseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 275 Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif 277 Setting the Color Space ccccccseeeeeeseseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeesesneeeeeeeeseenens 279 Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor Pixel Mapping eccecceccecccccsecstccccsessecopecctecctcenctessceseurcessebecnctiesteres 280 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera Memory 281 Appendix 283 Default Settings ea ainena anen EEEE AE AeA AANE EENE EEANN REENEN 284 Resetting the Menus piierne pieiet iniaeeaa 290 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 292 Notes on 37 Using Aperture Ring cccccceeeesseceeeeeeseeteeeeees 294 Cleaning the CMOS Sensol cescccssseeerseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeenenens 295 Removing Dust with Ultrasonic Vibrations Dust Removal 295 Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor Dust Alert 0 0 ee 296 Rem
4. cccceeeseeeeeeeeeneees 227 Protecting Images from Deletion Protect 231 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 233 Playback Functions Operation Perform settings related to playing back images in the playback mode palette or BE Playback menu teeny For details on how to operate the menus see Using the Menus p 36 lt Playback Mode Palette Setting Items Press the four way controller Y in Playback mode to display the playback mode palette You can display the playback mode palette even when the movie is paused Slideshow H D Ga Ry v UY o R a Plays a slideshow with 2 all captured images x T 5 a o Item Function Page K Q Image Rotation Rotates images p 225 E Changes the color tone of images adds Digital Filter 1 softening and slimming effects or p 241 adjusts the brightness Changes the number of recorded pixels Resize and quality level and saves itas anew p 238 image Cuts out only the desired area of the Cropping picture and saves it as a new image p 239 I Slideshow Plays back the images one after another p 222 Item Function Page You can copy the white balance setting amp Save as Manual WB of a captured image and save it as p 198 Manual White Balance RAW RAW Development 2 Converts RAW images to JPEG format p 247 EM Index Joi
5. them Refer to Playback Functions p 211 for playback function details Deleting Images You can delete one image at a time Be Deleted images cannot be restored e Protected images cannot be deleted p 231 Press the gt button and use the four way controller lt gt to select an image to delete Press the button The delete screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Delete Select the file format to delete for images saved in RAW format Delete JPEG Deletes only the JPEG image Delete RAW Deletes only the RAW image Delete RAW JPEG Deletes both file formats 4 Press the OK button The image is deleted om When deleting multiple images at once refer to Deleting Multiple Images p 227 w D o G ie ao w 9 Ei D Memo 4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the J 7 How to Operate the Shooting Functions 82 Setting the Exposure ccc cccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 88 FOCUSING sccciccccscscces cette E TAT 118 Checking the Composition Exposure and Focus Before Shooting Preview cccccccccseeesseeeeeeeees 129 Preventing Camera Shake during Shutter Release E A shad cectacscuendes S camedacteauseee twee 132 Taking Pictures Continuo
6. The exposure remains locked as long as the AE L 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 2x the metering timer p 114 even after taking your finger off the AE L button You will hear a beep when the AE L button is pressed The beep can be turned off p 257 AE lock is not available in W Green B Bulb or X Flash X sync Speed mode When any of the following operations are performed AE lock is canceled The AE L button is pressed again The D button MENU button or INFO button is pressed The mode dial is turned The lens is changed The lens with an aperture A Auto position is set to other than the A position The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which the maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length However the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock Exposure can be locked when the focus is locked Set in 5 AE L with AF Locked in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 126 Shooting While the Exposure is Automatically Changed Auto Bracket is a function for continuously shooting images with the exposure automatically adjusted for underexposure and overexposure Each time the shutter release button is pressed 3 or 5 shots a
7. Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select an item you want to change the setting for You cannot select an item that cannot be changed wa Ge OM Le J JI JPEG EM x Gy 05 05 09 10 30AM 37 Use the front e dial sax or rear e dial 4 to change the setting JPEG Quality Ke 200 1600 ho eA K Er JPEG EM o w 05 05 09 10 30AM 37 ee Sy es weg JNO Hulsp 310499 R eIBWeD JNO Hulsp siojog 5 4 Press the MENU button The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture k e Press the OK button in Step 3 on p 35 to display the setting screen for the selected item Use the setting screen to set the settings for Extended Bracketing Digital Filter and other items e The status screen and control panel are not displayed when Live View p 156 is displayed Make the settings in the 48 Rec Mode menu Using the Menus This section explains operation methods for the Rec Mode P Playback N Set up and C Custom Setting menus Following how to set Program Line in the 49 Rec Mode 2 menu will be explained as an example 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 43 Rec Mode 1 menu appears on the monitor If the MENU button is pressed in Playback mode the P Playback 1 menu appears Press the four way controller gt or turn the rear e dial 3 tothe Fite Format JPEG right to
8. Use the four way controller A Y to select Save as and press the OK button The filter processed image will be saved as a new image s ewj Buissad0i1g s ewj Buissad0i1g 6 Searching for the Original Image Searches for and displays the original image prior to digital filter application 1 Select Searching for the original image in Step 3 on p 244 and press the OK button The original image prior to digital filter application is retrieved te Ifthe original image is no longer stored on the SD Memory Card the message Original image prior to digital filter application is not found appears Developing RAW Images You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG or TIFF files a 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 Developing One RAW Image Select a RAW image in Playback mode Press the four way controller Y The playback mode palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt P to select W RAW Development and press the OK button The screen to select the development method is displayed Use the four way controller E 4 Y to select Developing JPEG Single Image and press the OK fa cath button __Developing Single Image _ The parameters recorded in the image file appear You can turn the front e dial sa to select a different image To specif
9. Main Specifications Type TTL autofocus auto exposure SLR digital still camera with built in retractable P TTL flash Effective Pixels Approx 14 6 megapixels Image Sensor Total pixels approx 15 07 megapixels CMOS with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels 14 RAW 4672x3104 pixels 14m pixels 10m 3936x2624 pixels 6m 1728x1152 pixels JPEG 4672x3104 3072x2048 pixels N Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity Auto ISO 100 to 3200 Standard output sensitivity EV steps can be set to 1 EV 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV ISO 6400 is available with the custom function setting up to ISO 1600 is available during B File Format RAW PEF DNG JPEG Exif 2 21 DCF 2 0 compliant DPOF compatible Print Image Matching III compatible RAW JPEG simultaneous capturing compatible Movie AVI JPEG Quality kok Premium Xxx Best Xx Better and Good Storage Medium SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Approximate Number of Storable Images Recorded File Format SD Memory Card capacity Pixels JPEG Quality 4GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 256 MB 128 MB TM RAW PEF 162 82 40 20 10 5 4672x3104 RAW DNG 161 82 40 20 10 5 Akk 292 148 73 36 18 9 iam Oko 467 238 117 58 29 15 4672x3104 tok 826 420 206 103
10. N Use the four way controller A Y to select Sound 8 Use the four way controller lt gt to select v or wm Records sound default setting Does not record sound 9 Use the four way controller A Y to select Movie Aperture Control 10 Press the four way controller gt and use the four way controller A V to select Auto or Fixed Auto The aperture is controlled automatically Fixed The movie is recorded at the aperture value set before movie recording starts default setting if Press the OK button 2 7 e e Q T Ss te gt N 12 Use the four way controller A Y to select Shake Reduction 13 Use the four way controller lt gt to select WW or WY Ww Uses Shake Reduction A Does not use Shake Reduction default setting n Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to record a movie When Sound is set to amp On the camera operation sounds are also recorded When recording a movie mount the camera onto a tripod and do not operate the camera while recording Connecting a Microphone You can connect a commercially available stereo microphone 3 5 mm 1 8 inch stereo mini plug to the microphone terminal on the camera and record stereo sound Using an external microphone can also help to reduce the possibility of recording the camera operation sounds suoij9un 4 Buljoous 6 1 Turn of
11. scsssssssssensen 231 Protecting a Single IMage c ccccceccececeeseeeececeeseeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 231 Protecting All IMAQGS scccssec racscee cise iieis pine th inbenesecscxpecarheaueesereerse 232 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 2 ece 233 Connecting the Camera to a Video IN Jack 233 Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal ceeeees 235 Processing Images 237 Changing the Image Size ccecesesseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeneseeeeeeeeeseenens 238 Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level RESIZE cco cece thee i cies eee eel eh eae ete 238 Cutting Out Part of the Image Cropping eccesseeeeeeeeeeneeeeenees 239 Processing Images with Digital Filters cccsssseeeeesseeeeees 241 Applying the Digital Filter 0 ccceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeees 243 Recreating Filter Effects cccccccceecceseececeeeecneceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeess 244 Searching for the Original Image cccccesceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeseeeeeeees 246 Developing RAW Images Developing One RAW IMag cccecccceceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 247 Developing Multiple RAW Images cccccceceeceeeeeeteeeeeeeteeneeeees 248 Specifying the Parameters cccccccceeceeceeeeeeeeceeeeeeneeeeeeeseeteeeeees 250 Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format ccseeeeeeesseereees 252 Changing Additional Settings 253 How to
12. 1 Select an image to resize in Playback mode Press the four way controller Y The playback mode palette appears J Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Resize and press the OK button The screen to select the recorded pixels and quality level appears 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select a size You can select one size smaller than that of the original image The selectable size differs according to the original image size and aspect ratio s ewj Buissad0i1g 6 a Press the four way controller Y and use the four way controller lt gt to select the quality level You can select kkkk k xx x xx orx 6 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Save as 8 Press the OK button The resized image is saved as a new image Cutting Out Part of the Image Cropping Cuts out only the desired area of the picture and saves it as a new image The aspect ratio can also be changed ain e Only JPEG and RAW files captured with this camera can be cropped e Images resized to 1m or 640 with this camera cannot be cropped 1 Select an image to crop in Playback mode 2 Press the four way controller Y The playback mode palette appears J Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Cropping and press the OK button The cropping frame to s
13. then slide it in the direction of the arrow 4 Be sure to fully close the card cover The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to i LOCK prevents new data from being SD recorded on the card the stored data from being deleted and the card from being Write protect formatted by the camera or computer switch Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while images are being played back or saved to the card or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting The card may be damaged and become unusable Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances We do not accept any liability for data that are deleted if 1 the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time 4 the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data o
14. x Press the four way controller gt 7 and use the four way controller Bright Dark Area 3 A V to select the magnification Quick Zoom of 5 Select from Off default setting x2 X4 a x4 x8 x16 or x32 x8 OROK Press the OK button Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Displaying Multiple Images Multi image Display Screen You can display 4 9 16 36 or 81 images on the monitor at the same time The default setting is 9 1 Turn the rear e dial 78 to the left toward E3 in Playback mode The multi image display screen appears Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once 100 0001 Scroll bar suoijoun 4 y2eq eld H Available operations Four way controller Moves selection frame Av lt gt INFO button Displays the Multi img Display Setting screen Use the four way controller lt gt to select the number of images to display at the same time MENU Cancel Display Type cannot be selected when developing multiple RAW images p 248 button Select the multiple images and press to delete p 227 2 Press the OK button A full screen display of the selected image appears AN JPEG 112000 F5 6 3100 0001 m Icons such as and are not displayed with thumbnail images for 81 image display Displaying Image
15. wm Ge A Ge JPEG E xxx 05 05 09 10 30AM Function name Sensitivity Program Line Highlight Correction Shadow Correction Distortion Correction Extended Bracketing Digital Filter HDR Capture WwW 37 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality Shake Reduction Date and Time Remaining image storage capacity ka e Items that cannot be changed due to the current camera setting status cannot be selected e The status screen will disappear if no operations are made within 30 seconds after pressing the INFO button When Status Screen in the Rec Mode 3 menu is set to Off the status screen is not displayed The control panel turns on and off each time the INFO button is pressed Playback Mode The camera switches display information when you press the INFO button during playback Standard Captured image and indicators are displayed Images and histogram Brightness RGB are Histogram display displayed Detailed showing of how and when the images Detailed information display were taken is displayed No info display Only captured images are displayed pa adusa JPEG 1 2000 F5 6 E 100 0001 Standard INFO 4 i INFO ROM Ot F5 6 2 1 0 B 1 087 0 180 200 10000K G2 A1 t0 JPEG KEM x kits O20 05 05 09 10 00AM 100 0001 No info display Detailed informa
16. 0 ee 82 Dust Alert 2 0 0 2 296 Dust Removal 005 295 Dynamic Range 92 199 315 E Electronic Level 65 266 Error Message nen 305 BV ieee re ai 316 EV Compensation 115 316 EV Compensation button E E EE EEA EEE 18 21 115 EV Steps arininn 116 EXIf ieee neni 277 316 EXpPOSure sisirain an 88 Exposure Bracketing 148 Exposure Mode 39 93 Exposure Warning arentah 101 103 109 Extended Bracketing 151 External flash 0 00 173 Extract Color Digital Filter E T 153 241 EVOCUD sprotans 55 F Face Detection a an 157 File Format 2 0 00 0e 188 File Name 2 2 0 000eee 268 File number 2 00 00 267 Film plane indicator 17 Fite l ccstecthsactavacds ss tesetis 153 241 Filter Effect Custom Image baa EEE EEEE 205 Fish eye Digital Filter e E EEEE T 153 241 FIX FOCUS iiini ipanaa 124 Flash aissos 72 167 Flash White Balance 191 Flash compensation 76 Flash Exposure Compensation AE E TT 76 4 Flash pop up button A EEEE 18 72 Flash X sync Speed Mode X E EE 112 Fluorescent Light White Balance essesi 191 Focal Length csee 135 Focus Indicator 000 126 FOCUS LOCK satiinia 124 Focus Mode 0 00c0eee 118 Focus mode lever 19 118 Focus point 0 122 316 FOCUSING visi iceeread
17. 7 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front or back of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control The operating distance of the remote control unit is approximately 4 m from the front of the camera and approximately 2 m from the back of the camera After the picture is taken the self timer lamp lights for 2 seconds and then returns to blinking L em You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings Focus on the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control You can use the remote control to focus with 16 AF with Remote Control in the C Custom Setting 3 menu p 86 e Exposure may be affected if the light enters the viewfinder Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function p 116 The light entering the viewfinder has no effect on the exposure when the exposure mode is set to M Manual p 107 Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap e Select a mode other than i iss or a in the Drive Mode screen to cancel the remote control shooting The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode in Memory p 281 of the A Rec Mode 4 menu is set to O Off Shake Reduction is automatically set to Y Off when i iss or a is set The remote control shooting may not be available in backlit conditions The remote control unit battery can send a remote control s
18. A Warning Be sure to store the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children The SD Memory Card may be swallowed by mistake Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera e When traveling take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package This will be useful if you experience problems abroad e 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 when traveling Pictures and sound 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 About the Battery and Charger e Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance Avoid storing in high temperatures e Ifthe battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time the battery will over discharge and shorten the battery s usage span Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D BC90 Do not use it with other devices Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity Do not leave the camera in a vehicle
19. Displays the Live View p 156 OK button When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed press this button to confirm the selected item When the AF point switching dial is set to SEL Select press the button to change the AF point p 123 mi lt o es weg JNO Hulsp siojog be es weg JNO Hulsp 310499 2 Four way controller 3 MENU button A Vv lt P Displays the Rec Mode 1 Opens the Drive Mode menu p 83 Next press the Flash Mode White Balance four way controller P to or Custom Image setting display other menus screen p 82 When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed use this to move the cursor or change items When the AF point switching dial is set to SEL Select use this to move the AF point p 123 Playback Mode Functions of buttons dials and levers used during playback are noted OFORO References to Button Names In this Operating Manual the buttons of the four way controller are referred to in the following way button Press in the enlarged view to increase the magnification p 214 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to Capture mode Main switch Move to turn the power on off p 56 Set to the position to switch to Capture mode and preview Front e dial sa Displays the next or previous image button Press to delete images p
20. Input Focal Length MENU Cancel PEF PENTAX original RAW file format default setting General purpose publicly available RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems DNG Setting the RAW Button Function You can set the function when the RAW button is pressed 1 Select RAW Button in the Rec Mode 4 menu and press the four way controller gt The RAW Button screen appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt RAW Button to select or O for Cancel after cancelatterishot lt 7i gt 1 shot sBbulyas Bunooys f JPEG RAW RAW RAW RAW RAW The recording format returns to the original file format after a picture taken default setting The setting is canceled when the following operations are performed the RAW button is pressed again the D or MENU button is pressed the main switch turned off the mode dial is turned sBulyas Bunooys 6 Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose a file format The left side is the File Format setting and the right side is the file format when the RAW button is pressed Press the four way controller gt and use the four way Cancel after 1 shot vM controller 4 Y to select a file format when the RAW button is JPEG gt JPEG pressed Ww RAW RAN RAW RAW Press the OK button Press the MENU button twice The scree
21. 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select gt DPOF and press the OK button The screen to select how to change the settings is displayed d Use the four way controller 4 V gt to select Single Image or All Prg Images and press the OK button Single Image END gt 4 When Single Image is selected D in Step 3 use the four way E controller lt gt to select an gt image to set DPOF settings lt a aca p 5 Use the four way controller A V to select the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies sBuljeg jeuonippy BuiBuey fe sbulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo a 6 z Loa Turn the rear e dial 730 to select or O for printing the date w The date will be printed The date will not be printed Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to set other images up to 999 Press the OK button The DPOF setting for the selected image is saved and the camera returns to Playback mode Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be printed on the pictures even if the DPOF setting is set to v e The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images and the settings for single images are canceled Before printing check that the number is correct To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 5 and press the OK button Setting USB Connection Mode Se
22. 8 Auto Bracketing Sets the order for Auto Bracket p 148 Order shooting 9 Auto EV Sets whether to compensate automatically when the proper exposure Compensation cannot be determined 10 WB When Using Sets the white balance setting when 192 Flash using flash p Sets whether to automatically fine tune 11 WB Adjustable the white balance when specifying the 192 C2 Range light source on the white balance p setting Sets whether to leave or adjust the oo in Tungsten tungsten light color tone when the white 9 balance is set to AWB 13 AF Button Sets the operation for when the AF p 120 Function button is pressed 14 AF with Press Halfway Sets whether to use the autofocus when the shutter release button is pressed halfway suolj9un 4 Buljoous ty suoij9un 4 Buljoous g Menu Item Function Page 15 Superimpose AF Sets whether to display the selected AF 122 Area point in the viewfinder P 16 AF with Remote Sets whether to use the autofocus when 140 Control shooting with remote control P While using the remote control in B Bulb mode sets whether to start _ exposure with a press and stop it with M Controlin another press of the release button on p 111 the remote control or to keep the shutter open as long as the release button on C3 the remote control is kept pressed 18 Slow Shutter Sets whether to use Noise Reduction 92 Spee
23. All Images in Step 3 on p 231 and press the OK button 2 Press the four way controller 4 to select Protect and press the cay Protects all images OK button All images saved on the SD Memory Card are protected Protect Select Unprotect to cancel the protect Unprotect setting on all of the images HENU 5 OROK suoljouny y2eq eld H Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video IN jack or HDMI terminal and play back images t Ifyou intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC _ adapter kit K AC50 optional is recommended p 47 For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks check the operating manual of the AV device and select the video IN jack to which the camera is connected You cannot output composite and HDMI video at the same time You cannot adjust the volume on the camera when connected to an AV device Adjust the volume on the AV device If you want to view a movie on an external monitor while recording it connect the camera to an AV device with an HDMI terminal You cannot output a movie using the PC AV terminal while recording Connecting the Camera to a Video IN Jack Use the provided AV cable l AVC7 to connect the camera to a device with a video IN jack 1 Turn the AV device and camera off 2 Open the terminal cover face the arrow on the provided AV cable toward the A mark on the camera
24. Mode 3 menu 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select Y or O w Displays the bar graph of the electronic level Does not display the bar graph of the electronic level default setting fi 234 fe A Cy Movie Live View Status Screen Digital Preview Instant Review Electronic Level J Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again g memo The bar graph is also displayed on the LCD panel during Live View p 159 Set ting 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 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 Date sequential number from 100 to 999 MMDD month and day appears according to the date format set in Date Adjustment p 258 default setting Example 101_0125 for folders with pictures taken on January 25th PENTX The folder name is assigned in the form of xxxPENTX Example 101PENTX Set in Folder Name in the N Set up 2 menu p 254 Brightness Level 0 LCD Color Tuning Video Out HDMI Out USB Connection Folder Name MENU Cancel Selecting the File Number Setting You can select a method for assigning the file number of an image when saved to a new folder Select w or O
25. Press the shutter release button fully The mirror pops up AE lock function is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror pops up Press the shutter release button fully again The shutter is released and the picture is taken e The mirror automatically returns to its original position if 30 seconds elapse after the mirror pops up when the shutter release button is pressed for the first time except while setting Multi exposure Shake Reduction is automatically set to Y Off when MUP or UP is set Select a mode other than MUP or MUP in the Drive Mode screen to cancel the mirror lock up shooting The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode in Memory p 281 of the I Rec Mode 4 menu is set to O Off Taking Pictures Continuously Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down This camera has the following two types of continuous shooting When JPEG Recorded Pixels is set to 14m and JPEG Continuous Quality is Xxx pictures are taken continuously at Shooting Hi approximately 5 2 frames per second Up to 40 frames can be shot in one sequence iG When JPEG Recorded Pixels is set to 14m and JPEG Continuous Quality is pictures are taken continuously at Shooting Lo approximately 3 3 frames per second Pictures can be taken continuously until the
26. Preview cccccssecccceesseeeeeesseeeeeeeessseeeseeeeseeeeeeeeesseenes 129 Selecting the Preview Method 0 cceeeceeeeseeeteeeeeesneeeeeeeeentaeeeeeaas 129 Displaying the Optical Preview ccccececeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeteneeeeees 130 Displaying the Digital Preview cccceceecesceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeess 131 Preventing Camera Shake during Shutter Release 132 Using the Shake Reduction Function ccccesceeceeeeeeeeeeteeeeees 132 Shooting with the Self timMer eeeceee cesses sneeeseeeeeeeneeeessaeeeeenaees 136 Shooting with the Remote Control Optional ee eeeeeeeeees 138 Shooting with the Mirror Lock up Function eeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeees 141 Taking Pictures Continuously cccccssseceseeeseeeceeesseeeeeeeeeeeeees 143 Continuous Shooting diie iieiaeie ieii eesti 143 Interval SHOOtING cecceceeeecneceeceeceeeeaeeeeeeeeeaeeeceeeeeeneeeesesseeeeeees 144 MUltisExPOSUNG E cet EE E hacen EE EAE 146 Shooting while Adjusting the Settings Auto Bracket Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed Exposure Bracketing 2cisssccecbivsidesc tions seh chen eeyae8 seen a a a reeds a ea 148 Shooting while Adjusting Other Settings Extended Bracketing 151 Taking Pictures Using Digital Filter cccsssseeeesessereeeeeeeees 153 Shooting with the Live VieW c cccessseeeeesseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 156 Taking Still PiCtUrE
27. Select amp Delete Cancel EN Press the OK button The selected images are deleted Deleting a Folder You can delete the selected folder and all the images in it 1 Turn the rear e dial 733 two clicks to the left toward amp in Playback mode The folder display screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt P to select a folder to 100 401 delete and press the f button The delete folder confirmation screen appears 05 08 ene r r d Press the four way controller 4 io to select Delete All images in selected folder will be deleted Delete Cancel 4 Press the OK button The folder and all images in it are deleted The confirmation screen appears when there are protected images Use the four i e way controller A Y to select Delete All 3image s or Leave All and press the OK button Protected images are found When Delete All is selected protected images are also deleted Delete All Leave All suoljouny y2eq eld You can delete all saved images at once Deleting All Images Baton Deleted images cannot be restored 1 Select Delete All Images in the P Playback 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed 2 Press the four way controller 4 i to select Delete All Images All images are deleted from memory Delete Al
28. Soft Focus Off 1 2 3 Tone Break Off Red Green Blue Yellow Shading Type 6 types Shading Level 3 to 3 Invert Color Off On Distortion Type 3 types Distortion Level Off Weak Medium Strong a When Digital Filter is set the file format is always set to JPEG and cannot be changed You cannot use Digital Filter when the file format is set to RAW e When Digital Filter is set Interval Shooting Multi exposure Continuous Shooting in the drive mode and Auto Bracket are not available e Digital Filter Extended Bracketing and HDR Capture cannot be used at the same time The mode set last is used om Depending on the filter used images may take longer to save 1 Select Digital Filter in the Rec Mode 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The screen to select the filter appears 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select a filter CT Oo Star Burst MENU Cancel Check OKOK d Use the four way controller 4 Y Ox to select the parameter and the Effect Density four way controller lt gt to adjust the parameter s value re MENU Cancel Check QKOK Available operations Main switch You can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the selected filter AE L button Saves the background image Select Save as and press the OK button 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to t
29. and use the four way Bright Dark eas controller lt gt to select Y or O Autofocus Mode on 7 e e Q T Ss 2 gt N J Use the four way controller A V to select Autofocus Mode and press the four way controller gt 4 Use the four way controller A Y to select an autofocus mode Info Overlay Show Grid Histogram Bright Dark Area Autofocus Mode Gives autofocus priority to detected faces and performs contrast autofocus A yellow frame appears for the main face white frames appear for other faces and autofocus and automatic exposure are performed for the main detected face Face Detection Contrast AF default setting K a Displays Live View and performs autofocus based Contrast AF on the information obtained from the image sensor a Phase Cancels Live View and performs autofocus with the Difference AF sensor 5 Press the OK button 6 Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again g eno It takes more time to focus on the subject when using Contrast AF than when using Phase Difference It is also difficult for the camera to focus on the following objects or with the following conditions Objects with poor contrast Objects with no vertical contrast such as horizontal stripes Objects with constantly changing brightness shape or color
30. distribution of an image The horizontal axis represents brightness dark at the left and bright at the right and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels Number of pixels gt Dark lt Brightness Bright Dark portions Bright portions 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 t Adjusting the Exposure p 115 t Adjusting the Brightness p 199 Understanding Brightness When the brightness is correct and there are no overly light or dark areas the graph peaks in the middle If the image is too dark the peak is on the left side and if it is too bright the peak is on the right side a D Image with few bright Bright image or dark areas Dark image When the image is too dark the part to the left is cut off dark portions with no detail and when the image is too bright the part to the right is cut off bright portions with no detail Bright portions blink red on the monitor and dark portions blink yellow when Bright Dark area is amp On t Playing Back Images p 78 t Setting the Display for Instant Review p 263 N Ce elawey ino Bulsp 310499 R es weg JNO Hulsp siojog 5 Understanding Color Balance Distribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in the RGB histogram The right
31. lt gt to select off low medium or high 6 Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to take a picture sBulyag Buljoous f sBulyas Bunooys 6 tes When Highlight Correction is set to x On the minimum sensitivity is ISO 200 HDR Capture Enables the capture of images at high dynamic range Takes three frames underexposed standard proper exposure and overexposed to create a single composite image with them 1 Select HDR Capture in the Rec Mode 2 menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Off Standard or Program Line Strong Extended Bracketing Digital Filter Multi exposure Interval Shooting Composition Adjust MENU Cancel So Press the OK button A Press the MENU button The camera is ready to take a picture When HDR Capture is set the file format is always set to JPEG and cannot be changed You cannot use HDR Capture when the file format is set to RAW When HDR Capture is set Interval Shooting and Multi exposure are not available Also the drive modes other than O Single Frame Shooting and i Remote Control are not available HDR Capture Extended Bracketing and Digital Filter cannot be used at the same time The mode set last is used HDR Capture is not available when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb or X Flash X sync Speed mode During HDR Capture multiple frames are combined
32. such as a water fountain Objects whose distance from the camera is changing Small objects Objects appearing in both the foreground and background When using a special filter Objects at the edge of the screen e Face detection is not performed when the focus mode is set to MF Taking a Still Picture suoij9un 4 Buljoous a 1 Set the exposure mode Set the mode dial to any mode other than amp 2 Press the button The mirror pops up and a real time image is displayed on the monitor Press the button again to exit Live View Live View can be displayed for up to 5 minutes When the Live View display is cancelled after the elapse of 5 minutes Live View can be restarted by pressing the button If the internal temperature of the camera is high Live View may end before 5 minutes elapse Live View display All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes 12345678 PEAAOS SHIFT 9 ara 13 14 1516 17 18 1 Exposure Mode 10 AF frame 2 Flash Mode 11 EV Compensation a 3 Drive Mode 12 Histogram 3 4 White Balance 13 AE Lock 5 Custom Image 14 Shutter Speed 6 Extended Bracketing Multi 15 Aperture T exposure Interval Shooting 16 EV bar a Digital Filter HDR Capture 17 Sensitivity o 7 Number of shots using Multi 18 Remaining image storage A exposure capacity 8 Battery level 19 Face detection frame 9 Electronic Level 20 Main face detection frame Indicator 1
33. up to 5m AF C Continuous mode The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Even if the subject is not in focus the shutter can be released when the shutter release button is pressed fully e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is determined to be a moving object The lens will automatically operate and continuously focus on the subject 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus When blinking the subject is not in focus t Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on p 70 Focus Indicator n 7 e Ss Q T c Ss 2 gt N suoij9un 4 Buljoous 6 Using the AF Button to Focus on the Subject You can set the camera so that the focusing is performed when the AF button is pressed select Enable AF in 13 AF Wis aFButtonFunction Button Function in the C Custom Setting 2 menu 2 Cancel AF AF is performed when the AF button is pressed Auto focusing is performed by using the AF button or the EnabIS AF shutter release button default setting MF appears in the viewfinder while the AF button is Cancel AF pressed Autofocus does not activate when the shutter rele
34. Ab Adj Off On p 201 Color Space sRGB AdobeRGB p 279 1 This cannot be set when File Format is set to TIFF The setting is fixed to 4ml 2 This cannot be set for RAW files taken in Multi exposure mode 3 This can be selected only when a compatible lens is attached p 201 1 Press the four way controller A Y in Step 4 on p 247 to choose the parameter you want to change 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to change the value Use the four way controller gt to display the setting screen for White Balance and Custom Image d Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A Y to select Save as and press the OK button The RAW image is developed and saved as a new image t You cannot save the background image or use Digital Preview with White Balance Custom Image e When the white balance is set to amp Manual press the 4 button to display the measuring screen s ewj Bulssa0i1g i Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format You can readjust Custom Image and White Balance for images shot in JPEG format immediately after shooting them without deteriorating image quality 1 Set the file format to JPEG and shoot an image Refer to p 188 for setting File Format 2 Press the four way controller lt 4 to change White Balance or press the four way controller gt to change Custom Image The White Balance o
35. Aperture Aperture when capturing or adjusting underlined when aperture can be adjusted Focus indicator p 67 Appears continuously when image is focused Blinks when the subject is not in focus EV bar p 115 p 65 Shows the EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate and current exposure values when the exposure mode is set to M Displays the camera angle when Electronic Level is amp On ISO ISO AUTO Appears when the sensitivity is displayed fae esawey nog Buisp 210429 R o N es weg JNO Hulsp 310499 Z 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 en Sensitivity Shows the number of recordable images immediately after shooting AE Lock p 116 Appears during AE lock Move AF point p 123 Appears when the AF point is being moved with the AF point switching dial set to SEL Select Multi exposure p 146 Appears when Multi exposure is set Metering Method p 113 Shake Reduction p 132 Appears when the Shake Reduction function is activated Flash Exposure Compensation p 76 Appears when the flash exposure compensation is in use EV Compensation p 115 Exposure Bracketing p 148 Appears when EV compensation is available or in use Appears when set to Exposure Bracketing File Format p 188 Displays the image save format in RAW RAW format Not displayed in JPEG format The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red Superimposed when the shutter releas
36. Auto Set with the AF point switching dial AF point is not displayed in the viewfinder when Off is selected for 15 Superimpose AF Area in the C Custom Setting 3 menu p 86 e The AF point is fixed to LJ regardless of this setting when using lenses other than DA DAL D FA FA J FA or F lens p 292 bm Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder 1 Set the AF point switching dial to SEL 2 Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject J Press the OK button appears in the viewfinder and the AF point can be changed suoi 2uny Buljoous S 4 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select the desired AF point The AF point lights red in the viewfinder Superimpose AF Area and you can check where you set the AF point g mem The position of the changed AF point is stored even if the camera is turned off or the focusing area is switched to E or ji When any of the following operations are performed changing of the AF point in Step 3 is canceled The main switch is turned off The mode dial is turned The AF point switching dial is turned The OK button PJ button MENU button INFO button or button is pressed Fixing the Focus Focus Lock If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject In this situation you can aim the focusing area
37. Deletes selected images J Press the OK button A full screen display of the selected image appears Joining Multiple Images Index Join a number of saved images together and display them as an index print You can also save the displayed index print as a new image You can select the images to include in the index print and have them randomly arranged 1 Press the four way controller Y in Playback mode The playback mode palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Index and press the OK button The Index screen appears suoljouny y2eq eld S d Press the four way controller gt 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select a layout and press the Layout E OK button Ji Images r mi Backgrnd 5 You can select HE Thumbnail Select Square 83 Random1 Ei Random2 B Randoms3 or Create an image LL 8 Bubble suoljoun 4 y2eq eld H Use the four way controller A Y to select Images and press the four way controller gt 6 Use the four way controller A Y to select the number of images and press the OK button You can select 12 24 or 36 images and press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller A Y to select Backgrnd 8 Use the four way controller A Y to select the backg
38. Flash Unit 1 Remove the external flash unit after the channel was set on the camera and place at the desired location 2 Set the flash mode of the camera to 4 and press the 4 button d Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take the picture Using a Combination of External Flash Units 1 Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the camera to MASTER or CONTROL MASTER Discharges both the flash directly connected to the camera and the wireless flash unit CONTROL The flash directly connected to the camera is discharged as a control flash only and does not discharge as main flash 2 On the wireless remote flash unit set the wireless flash mode to SLAVE and set the channel to the same channel as the flash directly connected to the camera Then place at the desired location d Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take the picture k Shake Reduction and Horizon Correction are automatically turned off in the wireless mode e When using multiple AF540FGZ AF360F GZ external flashes and performing high speed flash sync shooting in the wireless mode set the flash directly connected to the camera to high speed flash sync mode 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
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40. ISO 200 Approx 18 4 ISO 400 Approx 26 ISO 800 Approx 36 8 ISO 1600 Approx 52 ISO 3200 Approx 73 5 Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values Maximum flash distance L1 Guide number Aperture value Minimum flash distance L2 Maximum flash distance 5 The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built in flash alone Example When the sensitivity is ISO 100 and aperture value is F2 8 L1 13 2 8 approx 4 6 m L2 4 6 5 approx 0 9 m Therefore the flash can be used in a range of about 0 9 m to 4 6 m The flash cannot be used when the distance is 0 7 m or less When the flash is used at closer than 0 7 m it causes vignetting in the picture corners the light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be overexposed Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances Aperture value F Guide number Shooting distance Example When the sensitivity is ISO 100 and shooting distance is 4 m aperture value is F 13 4 3 25 If the resulting number 3 25 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 a 2 5 Co a 5 m D 7 gt Lens Compatibility with the Built in Flash Depen
41. Lateral chromatic aberration 201 LCD Color Tuning 0 265 LCD panel 2 0 0ceees 33 OMS araa a 53 292 Lens Correction s s s 201 Lens unlock button 18 54 LiVe VIEW cccccccecccceeeeeeeeees 156 Lock Exposure 000 126 button oo eee 19 158 xipueddy ie xipueddy E M M Hyper manual Mode 107 Main switch 18 21 56 Manual focus MF 126 Manual Mode M 107 Manual White Balance 194 Mass Storage Class 276 Matte Field na sana 127 Memory nacese 281 Memory Card seese 49 MENU button 20 21 36 Menu Operation 6 36 Meter Operating Time 114 Metering mode switching lever TET EEEE A 19 113 MF Manual focus 126 Microphone 2 00 00 162 Miniature Digital Filter 242 Mined ainena 196 317 Mirror Lock up 141 298 Mode dial cceeeeeees 19 39 Mode dial lock button 19 MONITO wecccdziereciacteresvendascennnatae 22 Monochrome Digital Filter 241 MOVE ciitcvectecsrsscttvasievace 160 163 MOG ieor an 276 Multi exposure 0 000 146 Multi image display 216 Multiple Flashes 181 Multi segment ee 113 N ND Neutral Density Filter 317 Noise Reduction 92 317 NTSG sesiis 234 317 O OK button 0 19 21 Operation G
42. Level oo ee eeeeceeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeneees 187 Setting the File Format cccccccceecesceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseeaeeeeeeeeeneeeees 188 Setting the White Balance ccccccseseeeeeseeseeeseeeeeeneeeeeseesenens 191 Fine tuning the White Balance eee eeecceeeesreeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeneees 193 Adjusting the White Balance Manually ccccceeeeeesteeeeeeees 194 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature 0 196 Saving the White Balance Setting of a Captured Image 198 Correcting IMages cccccesseeeeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseneeeseesnenens 199 Adjusting the BrightNneSS isissncnisreniiai 199 Lens COmectOn riia nl niin a a aia 201 Adjusting the Composition ccccccceceeeeseceeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeees 203 Setting the Image Finishing Tone Custom Image 205 Storing Frequently Used Settings ccccseeeeseseseeeeeeseeenenees 207 Saving the Settings znaten idee he ete deere Radha gat ade 207 Checking the Saved USER Settings ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 208 Using Saved USER Settings 0 eee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenaeeeeneaes 209 Changing the Settings 00 0 eee eeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeneeeseaeeeeneeeennaeeeeeenaes 209 Resetting to Default Settings cceceeccceeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeees 210 Playback Functions 211 Playback Functions Operation cscscsseeeeeeneneeneenee 212 Playba
43. Number K Z Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place May 2009 Colorado Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries z Cd 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 Used electrical electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipments and batteries to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct m
44. Off Yes p 114 7 One Push Bracketing Off Yes p 150 8 Auto Bracketing Order O Yes p 148 9 Auto EV Compensation Off Yes 10 WB When Using Flash Auto White Balance Yes p 192 11 WB Adjustable Range Auto Adjustment Yes p 192 12 AWB in Tungsten Light Subtle Correction Yes 13 AF Button Function Enable AF Yes p 120 14 AF with Press Halfway On Yes 15 Superimpose AF Area On Yes p 122 16 AF with Remote Control Off Yes p 140 17 Remote Control in Bulb Mode1 Yes p 111 Reset Item Default Setting Setting Page 18 Slow Shutter Speed NR On Yes p 92 19 High ISO Noise Reduction Medium Yes p 92 20 High ISO NR Start Level ISO 800 Yes p 92 21 Color Temperature Steps Kelvin Yes p 196 22 e dial in Program Front Tv Rear Av Yes p 97 23 e dial in Sv mode Front Rear ISO Yes p 99 24 e dial in Tv mode Front Tv Rear Yes p 101 25 e dial in Av mode Front Rear Av Yes p 103 26 e dial in TAv amp M modes Front Tv Rear Av Yes p 106 27 e dial in B amp X modes Front Rear Av Yes p 111 28 Green Button in TAv amp M Program Line Yes p 106 29 LCD Panel Illumination On Yes p 33 30 Release While Charging Off Yes p 77 31 Flash in Wireless Mode On Yes p 177 32 AF Assist Light On Yes 33 Saving Rotation Info On Yes p 225 34 Auto Image Rotation On Yes p 225 35 Catch in Focus Off Yes p 128 36 AF Adjustment Off Yes p 121 37 Using A
45. Operate the Set up Menu ccccccseesseeeseeseeeeeeeeeeees 254 Set up Menu Setting Items 2 0 00 2 c cece eeeeeeeeneeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeeees 254 Formatting the SD Memory Card ccccccssssseeeeeesseeeeeeenseeeenens 256 Setting the Beep Date and Time and Display Language 257 setting the Beepit nici elena ee ie sired reader sien 257 Changing the Date Display cccceccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeseeeeeeees 258 Setting the World Time c cccccceceeeseceeceeeceeeeaeeeeeeseceeeeeeseeneaeees 258 Setting the Display Language ccceceeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 261 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display eee 262 Setting the Text SiZ c ccccseeeeieieiee ecient nee eae 262 Setting the Guide Display Time cccccecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeees 262 Setting the Status Screen Display cccccecceeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 262 Setting the Display for Instant Review cc ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeees 263 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor eee eeeeneeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 264 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor eeeceeeseeeseeeeeeneeeseneeeeeneeeen 265 Setting the Electronic Level Display ccccceseeeeeeeeeseeteeeeees 266 Setting the Folder Name File Number Naming Convention 267 Selecting the Folder Name ccccccseceececeeeeeeeeceeeeseneeeeeeeeeareeees 267 Selecting the File Number Setting
46. Shoe Adapter F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P optional Refer to the manual of the flash for details When combining two or more external flashes yse 4 ey Busy fA auton e 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 We recommend using the AF540FGZ AF360FGZ or AF200FG ten When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built in flash P TTL is used for flash control ysej4 34 Buisp e 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 Baton The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ e Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur e Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown We recommend using PENTAX automatic flashes Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly p 180 Set the sync mode for the external flash to the Contrast Control Sync mode 1 2 J Set
47. TUM RAN RYO EVON for backlit scenes Using the Spot Metering With spot metering brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the screen as shown in the illustration You can use this in combination with the AE lock p 116 when the subject is extremely small and the proper exposure is difficult to obtain Setting the Meter Operating Time You can set the exposure metering time to 10sec default setting 3sec or 30sec in 4 Meter Operating Time in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 85 Adjusting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose brighten or under expose darken your picture Select 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV in 1 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting 1 menu You can adjust the EV compensation from 5 to 5 EV 1 Turn the rear e dial 7 while pressing the 4 button The exposure is adjusted is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder during compensation Press the i button to confirm the compensation value The EV compensation value is reset to 0 0 when the Green button is pressed while holding down the button suoij9un 4 Buljoous S cain EV compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to WE Green or B Bulb mode te To set the EV compensation you can also press the f button once and take your finger off the button and then turn the rear e dial 8 to change the EV compensation In this case p
48. The number of pictures that can be taken the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card decreases with larger file sizes The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level exposure control resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels For example to print in postcard size 2m 1728x1152 is adequate Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for JPEG images in the Rec Mode 1 menu or on the control panel t Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels p 186 t Setting the JPEG Quality Level p 187 o1 N p ezs u29 8 e JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality and Approximate Image Storage Capacity When using a 1 GB SD Memory Card JPEG Quality oook kk kk JPEG Rec Pixels Premium Best Better Good 14m 4672x3104 73 117 206 408 fom 3936x2624 102 163 289 564 6m 3072x2048 167 267 468 902 2m 1728x1152 516 805 1373 2518 The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions shooting mode and SD Memory Card etc te When the number of storable images exceeds 500 captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each However in Auto Bracket images will be stored in the same folder until shooting i
49. Using Aperture Ring p 294 for details When the Focal Length Cannot Be Automatically Detected The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length If the camera uses a DA DAL D FA FA J FA or F lens the lens information is automatically obtained when the Shake Reduction function is activated The Input Focal Length setting screen appears when the camera is turned on with Shake Reduction set to GW On and a type of lens that does not support automatic obtaining the lens information such as focal length p 292 is mounted Set the focal length manually in the Input Focal Length setting screen cain The Input Focal Length setting screen does not appear when using a lens that supports automatic obtaining the lens information such as focal length When using a lens without the A position on the aperture or with the aperture set to a position other than the A position set 37 Using Aperture Ring in the C Custom Setting 6 menu to Permitted p 294 1 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt or the rear e dial 3 to set the focal length Select from the following 34 focal length 100 120 135 gt values The default setting is 35 8 10 12 18 18 20 24 2830 3 40 a5 60 55 65 7o 75 85 100120 195 150 180 200 260 300 360 400 460 500 550 600 700 800 tes If the focal length for your lens is not listed above select the value closest to the
50. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this t Lens Compatibility with the Built in Flash p 172 Baton e When using the built in flash remove the lens hood before shooting e The built in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set aperture lens ring to A Auto emo For details on the built in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with the external flash refer to the Using the Flash p 167 Setting the Flash Mode Flash Mode Function 4A Auto Flash Discharges the flash automatically in dark or backlit Discharge conditions LA Auto Flash Red eye Reduction Lights a red eye reduction light before automatic flash Flash On Discharges the flash for each picture 4 Flash On a Red eye Reduction Lights a red eye reduction light before discharging the flash with Flash On Slow speed Sync Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the brightness For example when using this to shoot a portrait with the sunset in the background both the person and the background are captured beautifully Flash Mode Function SLOW Red eye Slow speed Sync Lights a red eye reduction light before discharging the flash with Slow speed Sync SLOW gt Trailing Curtain Discharges flash immediately before closing the shutter curtain Capture moving images as if they are cord p 176 pee Sync leaving a trail behind
51. Wipe Stripe Repeat Playback Set whether the slideshow will start from the beginning after the last image is displayed default setting Press the four way controller gt and use the four way controller A V to change the setting Screen Effect Repeat Playback MEND Cancel Starting the Slideshow Select Start in Step 3 on p 222 and press the OK button Or select gt Slideshow in the playback mode palette and press the OK button The start screen is displayed and slideshow begins Available operations OK button Pauses playback Press again to resume playback Four way controller lt 4 Shows previous image Four way controller Shows next image Four way controller Y Stops playback suoljouny y2eq eld suoijoun 4 y2eq eld H 2 em Stop the slideshow Slideshow ends when one of the following operations is performed during playback or when paused The four way controller Y is pressed The D button is pressed The MENU button is pressed The shutter release button is pressed halfway or fully The mode dial is turned 2 The AF button is pressed 2 The main switch is turned to 2 1 After slideshow ends the camera switches to normal Playback mode 2 After slideshow ends the camera switches to Capture mode For movies only the first frame is displayed and then the next ima
52. able to play it back on another brand of camera or on your computer No card in the camera The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the camera p 49 Memory card error The SD Memory Card has a problem and image capture and playback are impossible It may be viewable on a PC but not with this camera Card is not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on other device and is not compatible with this camera Use the card after formatting it with this camera p 256 Card is locked The write protect switch on the SD Memory Card you have inserted is locked Unlock the SD Memory Card p 50 The card is electronically locked Data are protected by the SD Memory Card security feature This image cannot be enlarged You are trying to enlarge an image that cannot be enlarged This image is protected You are trying to delete an image that is protected Remove protection from the image p 231 Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Install a charged battery in the camera p 43 Not enough battery power remaining to clean sensor Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient Replace the battery with a fully charged one or use an AC adaptor kit K AC50 optional p 47 xipueddy e xipueddy E Error Message Description Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Appea
53. actual focal length example 18 for 17 mm and 100 for 105 mm When using a zoom lens select the actual focal length at the zoom setting in the same manner Input Focal Length RS MENU Cancel OROK 2 Press the OK button The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture suoij9un 4 Buljoous S suolj9un 4 Buljoous g i To change the focal length setting use Input Focal Length in the B Rec Mode 4 menu p 84 e Effect of Shake Reduction is influenced by the shooting distance as well as focal length information The Shake Reduction function may not work as effectively as expected when shooting at close ranges Shooting with the Self timer This camera has the following two types of self timers Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture 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 Ge BT 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod 2 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode The Drive Mode screen appears d Use the four way controller lt gt OIRE to select Single Frame Shooting Ejio a aur Press the four way controller Y Drive Mode and use the four way controller Self Timer 12 sec lt gt to sel
54. and connect the cable to the PC AV terminal suoi 2un4 y2eq eld be w ooo d Connect the other end of the AV cable to the video IN jack on the AV device 4 Turn the AV device and camera on The camera turns on in video mode and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device t Even if you used an external microphone to record movie sound in stereo monaural sound is played back Selecting the Video Output Format When the hometown is set with the default setting p 57 the video output format is set in accordance with that region Depending on the country or region images may fail to be played back with the default video output format If this happens change the video output format setting 1 Select Video Out in the Set up 2 menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller 4 VY to select NTSC or PAL Brigntness Level LCD Color Tuning USB Connection Folder Name File Name Sg Press the OK button suoijouny yoeqhe d H A Press the MENU button The video output format is set t The video output format differs depending on the region When you set Setting the Time in the World Time setting p 258 to 4 Destination the video output setting changes to the video output format for that city Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal Use a commercially
55. and press the four it Manual way controller gt amp 5000k QENU Cancel Check amp g Under the light to measure the white balance fully display a white sheet of paper in the viewfinder or select a white area as the subject A Press the shutter release button fully Set the focus mode to MF when the shutter cannot be released The screen to select the measuring range is displayed sBulyes Bunooys 6 a Use the rear e dial 730 to select the entire screen or spot area for the measuring range vn When a spot area is selected use the four way controller A V 4 gt to move the frame to the position you want to measure Press the OK button Manual The white balance fine tuning screen White Balance appears when measuring is completed GHUTIER Adjust Adjust the white balance if necessary p 193 0 E MENDCancel Check OKOK Press the OK button The camera returns to the White Balance screen Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance The operation could not be completed correctly appears when measuring is unsuccessful Press the OK button while displayed to return to the screen for remeasuring If the picture is extremely overex
56. ay Buisp B Sn SG NO Using the Trailing Curtain Sync Trailing Curtain Sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter curtain closes When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed Trailing Curtain Sync and Slow speed Sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged For example when shooting a moving car with Trailing Curtain Sync trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car immediately before the shutter is closed Therefore the picture will include a sharp well lit car with trailing lights behind it Slow speed Sync Trailing Curtain Sync Set the mode dial to any mode other than WB X or amp Press the four way controller Y The Flash Mode screen appears SLOW Select or 4 and press the OK button Press the 4 button The built in flash pops up Take the picture g Trailing Curtain Sync slows the shutter speed Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake mo 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 to obtain the correct exposure Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not sufficient ISO sensitivity Built in flash guide number ISO 100 Approx 13
57. batteries are inserted into both the body and grip the battery levels of both are checked when the power is turned on Regardless of the Select Battery setting both batteries are slightly used When the currently selected battery runs out as a result of the check Battery depleted appears on the monitor Turn the camera off and on again and the camera will switch to the remaining battery You can check the battery usage condition on the status screen and LCD panel p 46 om atin When the type of AA batteries inserted in the battery grip differs from the battery type setting in Step 6 the battery level will not be correctly determined Please set the correct battery type Usually there is no problem using Auto detect However when using batteries at low temperature or when using batteries that were stored for long periods of time set the appropriate battery type so the camera can correctly determine the remaining battery level sbulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo 6 Setting the DPOF Settings 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 whether to imprint the date i DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images 1 Press the four way controller Y in Playback mode The playback mode palette appears
58. deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on usage conditions Battery Battery exhaustion indicator L is lit The shutter is locked and no Exhaustion indication appears in the viewfinder when starts blinking PC AV terminal USB 2 0 high speed compatible mini HDMI In Out Port terminal DC input terminal Cable release terminal Microphone terminal X sync socket Video Output Format NTSC PAL Dimensions and Weight Approx 130 5 mm W x 96 5 mm H x 72 5 mm D excluding protrusions 670 g body only 750 g including a battery and an SD Memory Card Hot shoe cover Fx Eyecup Fr ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap Body mount cover USB Cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Software CD ROM S SW90 PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Accessories Strap O ST53 Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI90 Battery charger D BC90 AC plug cord Operating Manual this book Quick Guide English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Languages Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Greek Russian Korean Chinese Traditional Simplified and Japanese xipueddy e xipueddy a 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 compatib
59. discharged Press the shutter release button fully 1 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash relays the flash mode of the camera 2 The wireless remote flash emits a control flash relays confirmation of subject 3 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash relays flash output to the wireless remote flash The flash directly connected to the camera will emit a control flash one more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HS High speed flash sync is set 4 The wireless remote flash discharges at the same time as the main flash basse When the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the camera is set to MASTER or 31 Flash in Wireless Mode p 177 is set to On for the built in flash all the flashes will discharge simultaneously Red Eye Reduction As with the built in flash red eye reduction is available with an external flash However depending on the type of the flash this function may not be available or may have some restrictions for usage conditions See the chart on p 173 bare e The red eye reduction function works by discharging the flash twice even when only an external flash is used p 75 e If red eye reduction of the built in flash is used when the external flash is set as the slave unit or with the wireless function the preflash for red eye reduction will trigger the external flash Do not use red eye reduction when usi
60. focus lens DA or FA lens that has a AF MF switching on the lens the setting on the lens must be set to MF before shooting How to Take Pictures 1 Attach a proper lens to the camera 2 Turn the focus mode lever to AF S 3 Set the focus on a position the subject will pass 4 Press the shutter release button fully The shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus in the set position suoij9un 4 Buljoous R Checking the Composition Exposure and Focus Before Shooting Preview You can use the preview function to check the depth of field composition exposure and focus before taking a picture There are two preview methods Preview Method Description Optical Preview For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder For checking the composition exposure and focus on the Digital Preview monitor m You can also use the Live View function to display a real time image on the monitor and change the shooting function settings during display and check the settings by enlarging the image Refer to p 156 for details Selecting the Preview Method Choose whether to use Optical Preview or Digital Preview when the main switch is turned to the preview position The default setting is Optical Preview n 7 e Ss Q T c Ss 2 gt N Select Digital Preview in the I Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Digita
61. image the selected image is deleted 4 Press the MENU button The camera returns to the normal playback mode Deleting Multiple Images Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images in the multi image display at once iS Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted e You can select up to 100 images at a time emo 1 Turn the rear e dial 38 to the left toward E3 in Playback mode The multi image display screen appears 2 Press the button The screen to select the images to delete is displayed The screen temporarily changes to 36 image display when Multi img Display Setting p 217 is set to 81 image display J Select the images to delete suoi 2un4 y2eq eld suoljoun 4 yoeqhe d H Available operations Four way controller Moves selection frame avar OK button Adds amp and selects an image Press again to return to O Protected images O n cannot be selected Rear e dial 738 Displays a full screen display of the image selected with the selection frame When the image is displayed full screen press the four way controller lt gt to display the previous or next image Press the button The delete confirmation screen appears Press the four way controller 4 pg to select Select amp Delete All selected images will be deleted
62. j p 225 Info information when shooting 34 Auto Image Sets whether to automatically rotate p 225 Rotation images when playing back When set to On if the focus mode is set to AF S and a manual focus lens is attached catch in focus shooting is 297 CACMINE OCUS enabled and the shutter is released p 128 automatically when the subject comes into focus 36 AF Adjustment Adjusts the AF focusing position p 121 i Sets whether to enable shutter release 37 Using Aperture when the lens aperture ring is set to the p 294 C6 Ring a position other than A Reset Custom Resets all the settings in the C Custom p 290 Functions Setting 1 6 menu to the defaults on 7 e Ss Q T Ss a e gt N suojouny Buljoous R Setting the Exposure 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 By changing the shutter speed you can manipulate how time is expressed in the pictures you create Unlike with your own naked eyes in a picture you can capture a fraction of a moment or a whole period of time creating different effects Use the Tv Shutter Priority mode e Using slower shutter speed If the subject is moving the ima
63. 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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil num rique
64. of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 88 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Press the Green button Automatically switches shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure suoij9un 4 Buljoous S J Turn the front e dial sax to adjust the shutter speed The shutter speed can be set within the range of 1 8000 to 30 seconds suoij9un 4 Buljoous R p memo Turn the rear e dial 73 to adjust the aperture Aperture range depends on the lens in use The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value the difference from the appropriate exposure EV value is displayed in a bar graph The appropriate exposure is achieved when the indicator is displayed in the center of the bar graph GW AF S O 11125 F5 6 4 00 Difference from the appropriate exposure e When the sensitivity is set to AUTO and the exposure mode is set to M mode the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in Setting the Range of Automatic Sensitivity Correction p 90 e Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV Set the exposure steps in 1 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 116 EV Bar The EV bar appears on the LCD panel and viewfinder in M mode The a appropriate exposure is set when is in the middle of the EV bar If it is toward
65. 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 format Although the image quality deteriorates a little images can be compressed to a smaller file size than with TIFF and other formats In this camera select from Xx Premium xxx Best Better or Good Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e mail Metering Method Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure In this camera select from Multi segment Metering Center weighted Metering and Spot Metering Mired Proportional scale of measurement that consistently shows color change per unit Determined by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 1 000 000 ND Neutral Density Filter A filter with many saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without affecting the color tone of pictures 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 PNG format Images saved using this format can be compressed to a small file size but the reversible compression of this format makes t
66. side of the graphs look similar for images that have white balance adjusted well If only one color is lopsided to the left that color is too intense t Setting the White Balance p 191 Operation guide The following indicators appear on the monitor to indicate the keys buttons and e dials that can be operated at that time Example A Four way controller A dm MENU button v Four way controller Y OK button lt Four way controller lt 4 Green button gt Four way controller gt AE L button sax Front e dial button me Rear e dial Shutter release button When holding the camera vertically If the camera is held vertically while measuring the brightness the control panel status screen is displayed vertically The directions of the four way controller 4 Y lt P also change to match the orientation of the camera ISO AUTO Setting 8 200 1600 JPEG EM xxx E w 05 05 09 10 30AM 1234 Viewfinder The following information appears in the viewfinder 2 3 C AUONa 10 AF frame p 55 Spot metering frame p 114 AF point p 122 Flash status p 72 Appears when flash is available Blinks when flash is recommended but not set or is being charged Manual focus p 126 Appears when the focus mode is set to MF Shutter speed Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted
67. such as a close up ring or rear converter that is attached between the camera and the lens The shooting speed for continuous shooting may be slower when Lens Correction is set to amp On The effects of Lens Correction function may be barely noticeable in some cases due to the shooting conditions or other factors Select Lens Correction in the O Rec Mode 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The Lens Correction screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Distortion Correction or Lat Chromatic Ab Adj Use the four way controller 4 gt to select or O Distortion Correction gt Lat Chromatic Ab Adj O Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to take a picture When a compatible lens is attached and the file format is set to RAW or RAW the correction information is saved as a RAW file parameter and you can select on or off when developing RAW images p 250 Adjusting the Composition Adjusts the Shake Reduction unit in the X Y direction or rotation direction for a better composition position and a more level camera Use this when you want to adjust the composition such as when using a tripod 1 Select Composition Adjust in the B Rec Mode 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The screen for adjusting the composition appears 2 Press the four way controller 4 to select Start Adjustment and Please n
68. text selected in the menus to Standard normal display or Large magnified display Set in Text Size in the N Set up 1 menu p 254 Language a ia English Date Adjustment World Time th Text Size Standard Guide Display Beep 10 MENU Cancel OROK Setting the Guide Display Time Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the monitor when the camera is turned on or the Capture mode is changed p 22 Select from 3sec default setting 10sec 30sec and Off Set in Guide Display in the N Set up 1 menu p 254 Language z 8 English Date Adjustment World Time Text Size Setting the Status Screen Display You can set whether to display the status screen on the monitor and set the display color of the status screen control panel and playback mode palette sBulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo a 1 Select Status Screen in the Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Status Screen screen appears 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select or w Displays status screen default setting Does not display status screen J Use the four way controller A Y to select Display Color 4 Use the four way controller lt gt Serie cereen to select from the six display Status Screech colors Display Color 5 Press the MENU button twice The status screen display and display color settings are changed
69. the INFO button or turn the rear e dial 8 when displaying the Dust Alert image to view it at full screen display 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 CMOS sensor is a precision part Cleaning services involve a fee You can use the optional Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O ICK1 p 303 when cleaning the CMOS sensor E Do not use a spray type blower Do not clean the sensor when the mode dial is set to B Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CMOS sensor when no lens is on the camera When the battery level is low Not enough battery power remaining to clean sensor is displayed on the monitor It is recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC50 optional when cleaning the sensor If you are not using the AC adapter kit K AC50 please use a battery with ample capacity remaining If the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning a warning beep will sound Please stop cleaning immediately Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area If the power is turned off this could cause damage to the shutter CMOS sensor or the mirror xipueddy e xipueddy Lam NN OO The self timer lamp blinks and Cin appears on the LCD panel while cleaning the sensor The camera may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS sensor I
70. the camera is turned on after purchasing the Language 34 screen 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 If the Date Adjustment screen appears set the date and time by following the procedure in Setting the Date and Time p 61 Sz N I Language English Dansk Fran ais Svenska Deutsch Suomi Espa ol Polski Portugu s e tina Italiano Magyar Nederlands T rk e Date Adjustment Date Format gt mm dd yy 24h Date 01 01 2009 EAAnvika Pyccku z H FAC SEES A X Tel aR H ARE payeyg 6unje5 Time 00 00 Settings complete Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Greek Russian Korean Chinese traditional simplified and Japanese 1 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select the desired language I Language 8 English Dansk Frangais Svenska Deutsch Suomi Espa ol Polski Portugu s e tina Italiano Magyar Nederlands T rk e EAAnvika Pyccku sR FSC SERS rp ial 8 AAR ol oo p ezs u29 A So S So O Press the OK button The Initial Set
71. 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 ts Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 88 1 Set the mode dial to Tv N Turn the front e dial sax to adjust the shutter speed The shutter speed can be set within the range of 1 8000 to 30 seconds The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder Ii ZZ ISO pinar AUTO JLILS e Turn the rear e dial 8 while pressing the 24 button to change the EV compensation value p 115 e Set the shutter speed in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV Set the exposure steps in 1 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 116 The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed when the sensitivity is set to other than AUTO p 90 wo Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark i the aperture value will blink on the status screen and LCD panel and in the ais viewfinder If the subject is too bright choose a faster shutter speed If it is too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the aperture value indication stops blinking you can take the picture with proper exposur
72. together to create a single image so it takes time to save an image During HDR Capture pressing the MENU button while an image is being saved cancels the process and saves the image as a standard image Shake Reduction is automatically set to Y Off when HDR Capture is set In this case use a tripod to prevent camera shake Lens Correction Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties e Distortion Distortion is the phenomenon in which the center of the image appears inflated barrel distortion or the center of the image appears pinched pincushion distortion Distortion occurs more easily when using a zoom lens or a lens with a small aperture and straight walls or the horizon in the image appears curved Pincushion distortion Barrel distortion Lateral chromatic aberration Lateral chromatic aberration is the phenomenon in which the magnification of the image varies according to the colors wavelengths of light when a picture is taken and may cause a blurred image Chromatic aberration occurs more easily at shorter focal lengths sBulyas Bunooys f sBulyas Bunooys 6 1 2 Se A g memo Corrections can only be made when using a DA DA L or D FA lens Lens Correction cannot be selected when an incompatible lens is attached Distortion Correction is disabled when using a DA FISH EYE 10 17mm The Lens Correction function is disabled when using an accessory
73. toward the subject use the focus lock and recompose the picture 1 Turn the focus mode lever to AF S suojoun4 Buyjooys gt 2 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder wh EPO Example The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead J Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus When blinking the subject is not in focus 4 Lock the focus Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway The focus will remain locked 5 Recompose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway suoij9un 4 Buljoous S L The focus is locked while the focus indicator is displayed e Turning the zoom ring with the focus locked may cause the subject to be out of focus e The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off p 257 suoij9un 4 Buljoous a Locking Exposure when Focus is Locked Set 5 AE L with AF Locked in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 85 to lock the ee renee 1 Off exposure value while the focus is locked 2 On AE is locked when the focus is locked Off Exposure is not locked when the focus is locked default setting 2 On Exposure is locked when the focus is locked Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Fo
74. tune the white balance settings 1 Perform desired settings in Step 2 on p 192 2 Press the four way controller gt The fine tuning screen appears J Fine tune the white balance Seven levels 225 patterns are available on the G M and B A axes lt 0 gt 0 QMENDCancel Check Available operations Four way controller A V Adjusts the tone of the colors between green G and magenta M Four way controller lt gt Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue B and amber A Green button Resets the adjustment value 4 Press the OK button The camera returns to the White Balance screen 5 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture y am When set to amp the white balance can also be measured by pressing the shutter release button fully except while recording a movie sBulyes Bunooys f You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures With the 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 Adjusting the White Balance Manually 1 Select G K in Step 2 on p 192 and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A V Walle Balance to select amp
75. use e The shutter speed is locked at 1 180 seconds when a lens other than DA DAL D FA FA J FA or F is used Using the Slow Speed Sync You can use slow speed sync in Tv Shutter Priority mode when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully te Slow speed Sync shooting slows the shutter speed Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake The picture will also blur if the subject moves e Slow speed Sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash Using P Sv Av mode 1 Set the mode dial to P Sv or Av Press the 4 button The built in flash pops up The Flash Mode screen appears d Press the four way controller Y Select or o and press the OK button The shutter speed is set slower to give the appropriate exposure for the background 5 Take the picture Using Tv TAv M mode 1 Set the mode dial to Tv TAv or M Cc 2 5 Co f gt D m D o Er Press the four way controller Y The Flash Mode screen appears Select 4 or 4o and press the OK button Aa So N Set the shutter speed for Tv mode or shutter speed and aperture for TAv or M mode Set so that proper exposure is obtained in 1 180 seconds or slower Gn Press the 4 button The built in flash pops up 6 Take the picture ysej4
76. while pressing the 4 button to change the EV compensation value p 115 e Set the aperture value in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV Set the exposure steps in 1 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 116 e The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected aperture when the sensitivity is set to other than AUTO p 90 Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark Sa 2n the shutter speed will blink on the status oy w 2 screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder When the subject is too bright set the aperture smaller larger number and when too dark open the aperture further smaller number Once blinking stops you can take a picture with proper exposure Use a commercially available ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark e dial in Av Mode You can set the functions of the front and rear e dials in Av mode Set in 25 e dial in Av mode in the C Custom Setting 4 menu p 86 on 7 e e Ss Q 7 c Ss 2 gt N Settings Front e dial s Rear e dial 3 1 Not Available Av Aperture 2 EV Compensation Av Aperture 3 Av Aperture EV Compensation 4 Sensitivity Av Aperture 5 Av Aperture Sensitivity suolj9un 4 Buljoous 6 Using the TAv Shutter amp Aperture Priority Mode You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture Automatica
77. with an p 236 A2 HDMI terminal x Sets the USB connection mode when VSB ConnecHon connecting to a computer p 275 Sets the method used to assign folder Kolder Name names for storing images p 267 File Name Sets the method used to assign file p 268 Menu Item Function Page Sets the photographer and copyright Copyright Information information embedded to Exif p 277 Auto Power Off Sets the time to turn off automatically p 270 A3 Sets the battery to use when the Select Battery optional battery grip D BG4 is p 270 attached Reset Resets all settings p 290 A Maps out and corrects for any defective Pixel Mapping pixels in the CMOS sensor p 280 Detects dust adhering to the CMOS Dust Alert sensor p 296 N4 Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor using p 295 ultrasonic vibrations Locks the mirror in the up position for Sensor Cleaning cleaning the CMOS sensor p 297 Format Formats the SD Memory Card p 256 XA Set up 1 menu XA Set up 2 menu lamam 34 Lc Language S 8 English Date Adjustment World Time t Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Out HDMI Out USB Connection Folder Name File Name Text Size Standard Guide Display 3sec Beep 10 XA Set up 3 menu Copyright Information O Pixel Mapping Auto Power Off 1min Dust Alert Select Battery Dust Removal Reset Sensor Cleaning Format O eg o gt 2 e gt
78. 0 is displayed in white during Live View and turns green when the subject is in focus It turns red when the subject was not in focus It is not displayed when the focus mode is set to MF Indicators 19 and 20 are displayed when Autofocus Mode is set to and the camera detects person s face s Up to 16 face recognition frames are displayed on the monitor Position the subject on the monitor and press the AF button The autofocus system operates When the focus mode is set to MF turn the focusing ring until the subject is clearly visible on the focusing screen 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken te When the focus mode is set to AF S and Autofocus Mode is set to or 01 press the OK button and use the four way controller A Y lt gt to change the AF point Press the OK button again to cancel the changing of the AF point When the focus mode is set to AF C and Autofocus Mode is set to or the camera focuses on the center of the screen when auto focusing starts and then automatically tracks the subject when it is in focus You can enlarge the image to 2 4 or 6 times during Live View by pressing the INFO button Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to move the display area and press the Green button to return the display to the center When the focus mode is set to MF press the INFO button to enlarge the image to 2 4 6 8 or 10 times Im
79. 180 X Flash ea Other T external flash that v a v ee pie P does not automatically set the sync speed Program Line In Program Line in the 48 Rec Mode 2 menu you can choose from the following Program Lines including AUTO When 1 Program Line is selected for the Green button setting in TAv M mode p 106 or in P Sv mode exposure is regulated according to the set Program Line Settings Characteristics auto AUTO Camera determines the appropriate settings Normal Normal Basic Program Automatic Exposure default setting lt Hi speed Program Automatic Exposure that prioritizes high Priority shutter speeds a DOF Priority Program Automatic Exposure that closes the aperture deep as much as possible for a deep depth of field ZE DOF Priority Program Automatic Exposure that opens the aperture shallow as much as possible for a shallow depth of field Program Automatic Exposure that prioritizes the best WTA MTF Priority aperture settings for the attached lens when a DA DA L D FA FA J or FA lens is used Using a Lens with an Aperture Ring When using a lens with an aperture ring set the aperture to the A AUTO position while holding down the auto lock button on the lens Using the W Green Mode Lets you capture images with fully automatic settings In E mode pictures are taken with the following settings
80. 2 2 o D o p Be gt e o Formatting the SD Memory Card 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 cation Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting The card may be damaged and become unusable e Note that formatting will delete all data either protected or unprotected 1 Select Format in the Set up 4 menu and press the four way controller gt The Format screen appears 2 Press the four way controller 4 to select Format All data deleted Format Cancel J Press the OK button Formatting starts When formatting is completed the POMACI screen that was displayed before C selecting the menu appears again sBulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo a Setting the Beep Date and Time and Display Language Setting the Beep You can turn the camera operation beep on or off There are five items that you can set In focus AE lock RAW button operation sound self timer and remote control The default setting is all w On 1 Select Beep in the Set up 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The Beep screen appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V to select an item and use the four way controller lt gt to In focus select v or O AE L RAW You can turn all the beeps off by se
81. 52 26 1630 830 408 204 102 52 eee 409 208 102 51 25 13 TOM OOK 652 332 163 81 41 21 3936x2624 kk 1149 585 289 144 72 37 2234 1138 564 282 142 73 ees 666 339 167 83 42 21 om OOK 1068 543 267 133 67 34 3072x2048 ok 1856 945 468 234 118 60 3549 1807 902 450 227 116 xipueddy a xipueddy a Recorded File Format SD Memory Card capacity Pixels JPEG Quality 4 GB 2GB 1GB 512 MB 256 MB 128 MB Jook 2045 1041 516 258 130 66 2m tok 3176 1617 805 402 203 104 1728x1152 kk 5485 2793 1373 686 346 177 10057 5121 2518 1258 634 325 JPEG Quality Compression X k Premium 1 2 8 Xxx Best 1 4 5 Xx Better 1 8 X Good 1 16 The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions shooting mode and SD Memory Card etc Approximate Movie Recording Time Recorded SD Memory Card capacity 5 Quality Pixels 4GB 2GB 1GB 512 MB 256 MB 128 MB 7min 3 min 1 min kkk 23 sen 45 sec 51 sec 55 sec 28 sec 14 sec 1 6 10 min 5min 2min 1min 1536x1024 kk 22 sec 16 sec 36 sec 18 sec oo ee aoe 14 min 7 min 3min 1 min 40 sec 28 sec 40 sec 50 sec 99 S60 2B SE 9min 4min 2min 1 min kkk 26 sec 48 sec 21 sec 10 sec 32 SEC Veco 13 min 6 min 3min 1 min 1280x720 kx 19
82. 67 AF Autofocus 0 0 118 AF button 0 19 120 AF point switching dial 19 122 AF160FC 0000000 173 300 AF200FG 00000000s 173 300 AF360FG Z 00688 173 300 AF540FGZ 000088 173 300 Aperture cceeeeeeeeeeeees 88 314 Aperture Priority Mode Av 102 Auto Bracket 148 314 Auto Power Off 270 AWB White Balance 191 Autofocus AF 0 118 Automatic Sensitivity Correction e EAAS EE EEE 90 Av Aperture Priority mode P AE EE E 102 AV cable cecceeeeeees 233 AV Equipment 065 233 B B Bulb Mode 006 110 Base Parameter Adj Digital Filter EEE 242 Battery 22 s 0c22c Geen aves iel 43 BOC ccscccnnessecexcevens cadens ceeateces 257 Bright Portion 199 314 Brightness Adjustment 199 Brightness Level 2 0 264 Brightness level 006 264 Built in Flash ceeeeee 72 Bulb Mode B ee 110 Cc Cable Switch 111 303 Calendar display 0 218 Camera Shake 314 Capture Information 23 Card access lamp n 17 Catch in Focus 0 eee 128 Center weighted 08 114 City A AE 260 Cloudy White Balance 191 CMOS Sensor aseene 314 CMOS sensor plane indicator E L 17 Color Digital Filter 241 Color of the monitor 265 xip
83. 79 P button Press to switch to Capture mode INFO button Press to display the shooting information on the monitor p 25 Rear e dial 3 Use this to change the magnification in the enlarged view p 214 and display multiple images at the same time p 216 Green button Press in the enlarged view to decrease the magnification p 214 OK button Saves the item you selected in the menu Four way controller Av lt P Press to display the playback mode palette p 212 When a menu screen is displayed use this to move the cursor or change items MENU button Press to display the P Playback 1 menu p 213 Next press the four way controller gt to display other menus es weg JNO Hulsp 310499 bs elaweyd ino Buisp 310499 H Display Indicators Monitor The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on the status of the camera Ie Cj Monitor mend Ene brightness or the color of the monitor can be adjusted p 264 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 T Select Off for Guide Display in the N Set up 1 menu to not show indicators p 262 1 P Program Automatic Exposure 2 ganaw P Tv Cancel AF om Av 05 05 2009 10 30AM 3 4 1 Exposure Mod
84. A A E ETE 191 TM inneni ES 233 Tv Shutter Priority mode 100 U USB Connection aaaeeeaa 275 USER spriin 207 Using Aperture Ring 294 V Video jack sccciarsisscrmanss 233 Video Output Format 234 Video terminal a se 233 Viewfinder cece 31 55 Vignetting oe 72 318 W Water Color Digital Filter 242 White Balance 191 318 Wireless Mode Flash 176 World Time ccecce 258 xipueddy ie xipueddy 5 X X Flash X sync Speed mode EE E E E E E T 112 X SYNC socket e 183 Z Zoom Display 214 Zoom Lens n se 71 Memo WARRANTY POLICY xipueddy a 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 Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defec
85. AC plug cord Lets you power your camera with the outlet when combined with the AC plug cord Battery Grip D BG4 The Battery Grip has features such as a shutter release button front e dial rear e dial and AE L button to accommodate shooting vertically In addition to the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI90 AA lithium Ni MH alkaline batteries can also be used in the battery grip to power the camera hem The AC adapter and battery charger are only sold as a set xipueddy e xipueddy 5 Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are P TTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of approximately 54 and 36 ISO 100 m respectively Their features include slave sync flash contrast control sync flash auto flash high speed sync flash wireless flash slow speed sync and trailing curtain sync flash Auto Flash AF200FG The AF200FG is a P TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of approximately 20 ISO 100 m It features contrast control 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 It is compatible with existing TTL auto flash functions and it can be used with a wide range of PENTAX cameras by using the provided adapter ring AF360FGZ E AF200FG
86. AW File Format PEF Yes p 189 Cancel after 1 shot Ww On Yes RAW Button IPEA RARAN File A RAW ve p 189 W On for all except Memory HDR Capture and Yes p 281 Digital Filter USER Yes p 207 Shake Reduction GW On Yes p 133 Input Focal Length 35 mm Yes p 135 1 Appears only when the mode dial is set to USER 2 The saved settings are reset only for Reset USER Settings in the USER screen Playback Mode Palette Reset Item Default Setting Setting Page Slideshow Yes p 223 Image Comparison p 226 Digital Filter Toy Camera Yes p 241 Resize i an _ Pe Cropping Pe eat pacer ae E pede Protect No p 231 DPOF No p 273 Index p 219 File Format JPEG RAW Development Recorded Pixels 14m Yes p 247 Quality Level k Image Rotation p 225 Save as Manual WB p 198 3 The filter parameter settings can be saved or reset P Playback Menu Reset Item Default Setting Setting Page Interval 3sec Yes Slideshow _ Screen Effect Off Yes p 222 Repeat Playback Off Yes Playback Bright Dark Area Off Yes Display p 215 Method Quick Zoom Off Yes Delete All Images p 230 N Set up Menu F Reset Item Default Setting Setting Page Language a No p 261 According to default Date Adjustment sett
87. Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash 77 Playing Back Images scccceeseseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeenseeeenenes 78 Playing Back IM QGES eiiieaen ipinia eeeaeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeseeeaeeeeneeeee 78 Deleting Image S Ariennir nia eae e a Aa aaa E 79 Shooting Functions 81 How to Operate the Shooting Functions ssssssssesesenennrrennenne 82 Direct Keys Setting Items 0 cc ccc cece ce eee cence ee eeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeaeeeeeeeees 82 Rec Mode Menu Setting Items 0 c ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeees 83 Custom Setting Menu Setting Items oo cece eee eeeeeneeeeeeees 85 Setting the EXPOSUure cccecesssseeeeeeeseceeeeeneeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeeeenees 88 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed 88 Setting the Sensitivity si sci iiaa iinei aeeiiaii 90 Changing the Exposure Mode 0 c cee eeceeeeeeeesneeeseneeeesneeeeenaeeeeeaeers 93 Selecting the Metering Method ccceeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeceeeeseeneeeeees 113 Adjusting the ExPpOSure iseer antee eneee na e Enk Ee EEEE ANRE 115 FOCUSING EE 118 Using the AUtotOCus ssc n np en riii 118 AP AO OEA aE a E E T E cceteaaPea ee 121 Selecting the Focusing Area AF Point ccceseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 122 Fixing the Focus Focus LOCK c cceceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 124 Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus c c0ceeeeee 126 Checking the Composition Exposure and Focus Before Shooting
88. Amin Select Battery Reset Auto Power Off function does not work in the following situations The Live View is displayed The slideshow is played back The camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable emo Selecting a Battery You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when the optional battery grip D BG4 p 299 is attached 1 Select Select Battery in the Set up 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Select Battery screen appears Press the four way controller Auto Select gt Use the four way controller A Y to select an item Priority is given to the battery with the most remaining AUO Select power default setting Body First aN oct alt Grip First Priority is given to the selected battery Press the OK button When using AA batteries in the battery grip use the four way Auto Select controller A V to select AA AA Battery Type AUTO Battery Type and press the four way controller gt sBumas jeuonippy BuibueyD fe 6 Use the four way controller A V to select the AA battery type When set to Auto detect the camera will E RE Hydride detect automatically the type of battery Alkaline used i Lithium MENU Cancel Press the OK button 8 Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again e If
89. Change and press the four way controller gt The text entry screen appears sRGB MG P xxxx jpg AdobeRGB _ G P xxxx jpg Change J Change the text Textselection cursor sbulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo 6 cursor MENU Cancel Qk Enter Available operations Rear e dial 73 Moves text input cursor Four way controller Moves text selection cursor Av lt gt OK button Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor 4 After entering the text move the text selection cursor to Finish and press the OK button The file name is changed 5 Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Resetting the File Name You can reset a changed file name to its default setting 1 Select Reset File Name in Step 2 on p 268 and press the OK button The file name is reset 2 Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again sBumas jeuonippy BuibueyD R sBulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo Setting the Power Setting Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time Select from 1min default setting 3min 5min 10min 30min or Off Set in Auto Power Off in the N Set up 3 menu p 255 Copyright Information __O Auto Power Off
90. Hyper manual B Bulb X Flash X sync Speed amp Movie Shutter Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Speed range 1 Auto 1 8000 to 30 sec stepless 2 Manual 1 8000 to 30 sec 1 2 EV steps or 1 3 EV steps Bulb Electromagnetic release Shutter lock by setting main switch in OFF position Lens Mount PENTAX Kar2 bayonet mount AF coupler lens information contacts K mount with power contacts Lens Used PENTAX Kar3 mount lenses KaF2 mount lenses KAF mount lenses Ka mount lenses Autofocus System TTL phase matching autofocus system SAFOX VIII AF operational brightness range EV 1 to 18 at ISO 100 with f 1 4 lens Focus lock available Focus Mode AF S Single AF C Continuous MF Adjustable AF point Viewfinder Pentaprism Finder Interchangeable Natural Bright Matte III focusing screen Field of view approx 100 Magnification approx 0 92x with 50 mm f 1 4 lens at Diopter approx 2 5m 1 to 1 5m 1 per meter Viewfinder Indication Focus information is lit when in focus and blinking when unable to focus is lit Built in flash ready is blinking Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used Shutter speed Confirm Sensitivity Aperture value e dial enabled indicator AE lock Remaining capacity 4 EV compensation Exposure Bracketing t Flash exposure compensation MF Manual focus WW Shake Reduction display Multi ex
91. ISO AUTO Setting changed the number of recordable D Range Setting images appears at the top right of the Lens C ormrecHon screen J Press the OK button 4 Press the MENU button The camera is ready to take a picture Setting the JPEG Quality Level You can set the image quality level The file size will also differ according to the JPEG Recorded Pixels setting The default setting is Best kkkk Premium kkk Best x Better Good Images will be clearer but file size will be larger Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller 1 Select JPEG Quality in the Rec Mode 1 menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select the quality level When the quality level is changed the number of recordable images at that ISO AUTO Setting quality level appears at the top right of the D Range Setting screen Lens Correction MENU Cancel J Press the OK button 4 Press the MENU button The camera is ready to take a picture sBbulyes Bunooys f You can set the format of image files Setting the File Format Captures images in JPEG format You can change the number of JPEG recorded pixels in JPEG Recorded Pixels and the image quality level in JPEG Quality default setting RAW data are CMOS sensor output data saved without processing Effects of White Balance Custom Image and Color Sp
92. N approx 13 ISO 100 m Built in Flash Angles of coverage 18 mm lens angle of view Flash synchronization speed range at 1 180 sec and slower Daylight sync flash Slow speed sync flash ISO range P TTL 100 to 6400 External Flash Sync Hot shoe with X contact which couples with PENTAX dedicated auto flashes ISO range P TTL 100 to 1600 Automatic flash Red eye reduction flash function High speed flash sync and wireless sync with PENTAX dedicated flash Custom Function 37 functions can be set Time Function World Time settings for 75 cities 28 time zones Shake Reduction Function Image Sensor Shift effective compensation range up to 4 EV dependent on the used lens type and shooting conditions Dust Removal Ultrasonic vibrations for dust removal Can be set to operate when the camera is turned on Power Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI90 AC adapter kit K AC50 optional Battery Life Number of recordable images approx 980 images without flash 1 approx 740 images 50 flash usage 2 playback time approx 440 minutes The number of recordable images without flash and playback time are based on our measuring conditions Some deviation from the 23 C above figures may occur in actual use depending on usage conditions 2 The number of recordable images 50 flash usage is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards Some
93. PENTAX EN SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual P CERTIFIED H 2mIi HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE um camera performance please read the Manual before using the camera Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX 7 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 DAL D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture A Auto position To use any other lens or accessory see p 53 and p 292 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the A Z that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations performances or of items on display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also Regarding trademarks PENTAX 7 and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION 2 SDHC logo is a trademark This product includes DNG
94. Playback Time Battery Fully Charged ccccccececeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeenaeeeeeesenaeeeess 46 Using the AC Adapter Optional cccecceceeeeeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 47 Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card sseeeceeeseteeeeees 49 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 51 Attaching the Lens ccccceeeseeceeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeneeeenseeneeeeenenes 53 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter c cccccesseeeneeeeeeeenseeeeeeeees 55 Turning the Camera On and Off ccccccessssereeeeseeeeeeeeeesneneeeeeeeeees 56 Initial Settings cviccssescciecssscssceeesecheeesecececteeessteenteeeese ncnecdeedesierees 57 Setting the Display Language ccccccceceeeeceeceeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeaaeeeees 57 Setting the Date and Time 0 ccceccecececeeceeeeceneeceeeeseseeaeseeeeesnaeeeeess 61 Basic Operations 63 Basic Shooting Operation cccccessseseeceeesseeneeeeseseeeeeeeseeeneenens 64 Holding the Camera cccccccscceceeeeeeececeeeseeeeeeeeeeceeeeeseeeeneneeeeeees 64 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings eee 66 Using a ZOOM LEMNS eceeeeteeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeneeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeenseeseeeneees 71 Using the Built in Flash cece cscs eeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeseeneees 72 Setting the Flash Mode cece eeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeeesneeesenaeeeeeeees 72 Compensating Flash Output 0 ccccceceeceeeeeeceeceeeeeseseeaeeeeeeseaeeeeees 76
95. SD Memory Card is full When the file format is RAW up to 15 frames PEF for i Continuous Shooting Hi or up to 17 frames PEF for Si Continuous Shooting Lo can be taken continuously Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode The Drive Mode screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt Seren to select Gi Single Frame Shooting El n a Samu Press the four way controller V Drive Mode and use the four way controller Continuous Shooting Hi lt gt to select Gi or 4 OEO a anu MEND Cancel suojouny Buljoous be suoij9un 4 Buljoous iS 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures continuously a 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 ten Ifthe focus mode is set to AF S Single mode the focus position is locked on the first frame and pictures are taken continuously at the same interval Focusing is continuously active during continuous shooting when the focus mode is set to AF C Continuous mode You can also use the remote control for continuous shooting p 138 The shutter cannot be released until charging is complet
96. Set the exposure mode to any mode other d t available when set than WB Green B Bulb or X Flash X QSS o to B B or X mode sync Speed operate Only 4 Auto Flash Discharge and 43 Auto Flash Red eye Reduction are available for the flash mode when the The flash The exposure mode amp Posure mode is W Green The flash will does not P not discharge when the subject is bright in is set to W mode discharge these modes In the exposure modes other than W only the flash mode that discharges every time the flash recharges is available Try different exposure modes The USB connection Set USB Connection in the N Set up 2 with a z menu to MSC p 275 computer aa Te Refer to the provided Quick Guide for does not details on connecting the camera to a work computer properly The Shake Set Shake Reduction in the Rec Mode Reduction function 4 O 132 is off menu to amp WW On p 132 If a lens for which focal length information The Shake cannot be obtained is used set Focal Reduction function Length in the Input Focal Length menu Shake is not set properly p 135 Reduction does not Shutter speed is too work low for the Shake Reduction function to be effective when panning or shooting night scenes etc Turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod The subject is too close Move away from the subject or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod
97. Setting the Display for Instant Review You can set the Instant Review display time and whether or not to display the histogram and Bright Dark Area warning The default settings are 1sec for the Display Time and Off for Histogram and Bright Dark Area 1 Select Instant Review in the Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Instant Review screen appears fa r o ej a ej Q gt a a e EA a oO 2 e Q 7 sbulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo 6 amp So Press the four way controller gt NERA and use the four way controller Display Time Heem A VY to select the display time Histogram Bright Dark Area for Instant Review Press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 VW to select Histogram or Bright Dark Area Use the four way controller lt gt to select v or Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the monitor Adjust settings when the monitor is hard to see 1 N J Select Brightness Level in the Set up 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The Brightness Level screen appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to adjust the brightness You can adjust the value from the 15 levels Press the OK button 4 Press t
98. V Compensation e File number Flash Exposure Compensation auton Memory cannot be selected when the mode dial is set to USER 1 Select Memory in the 6 Rec Mode 4 menu and press the four way controller gt The Memory 1 screen appears Use the four way controller A Y o choose an lte Turn the rear e dial to display the Drive Mode White Balance Memory 2 screen Sensitivity EV Compensation Flash Exposure Comp Extended Bracketing Use the four way controller lt gt to select or w Settings are saved even when the camera is turned off Settings are cleared and returned to their default settings when the camera is turned off sBuljeg jeuonippy BuiBuey fe 4 Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again e Set File No to amp On to continue the sequential numbering for the file name even if a new folder is created See Selecting the File Number Setting p 267 e When the N Set up menu is reset p 290 all Memory settings return to the default settings Kami sbulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo 8 1 O Appendix Default Settings 2 g eee 284 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations sccccccsctescctecitcttiitsi coe 292 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor seesseeeeeeees 295 Optional Accessories ccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 299 Error Messages ccc
99. View cannot be used because the camera s internal temperature is too high Press the OK button and try using Live View again when the camera has cooled down This function is not available in the current mode You are trying to set a function that is not available in W Green or Movie mode Troubleshooting In rare cases the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting them back in again When the mirror remains in the up position take the battery out and put them back in again Then turn the power on The mirror will retract After these procedures are done if the camera operates correctly it does not require any repairs We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center Problem Cause Remedy The battery is not Check if a battery is installed If not install a The camera installed charged battery does not i turn on The battery power is Replace with charged battery or use the AC low adapter kit K AC50 optional p 47 The shutter The lens aperture ring setting is other than the A position Set the lens aperture ring to the A position p 95 or select Permitted in 37 Using Aperture Ring in the C Custom Setting 6 menu p 294 The subject is not in the focusing area does not The flash is charging Wait until charging is finished release There i
100. X Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash You may burn yourself Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash Discoloration may occur Some portions of the camera heat up during use There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods Should the monitor be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth Depending on a user s physical condition some users may experience itching break out in arash or suffer from eczema If an abnormality occurs immediately discontinue using the camera and seek medical attention About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter A Warning e Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this product with the specified power and voltage Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire electric shock or camera breakdown The specified voltage is 100 240V AC Do not disassemble or modify the product This can cause a fire or electrical shock If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the
101. Y AF160FC Hot Shoe Adapter Fe Extension Cord F5P Off camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera Off camera Shoe Clip CL 10 When using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ as a wireless flash this large clip is used for setting the external flash on a desk or table For Viewfinder Magnifier Eyecup O ME53 This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying up to approximately 1 18 times When the eyecup is attached to the K Z witha viewfinder magnification of approximately 0 92 times the combined magnification becomes approximately 1 09 times making manual focusing much easier Magnifier Fe This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder 2x You can see the entire view by simply flipping up the accessory from the eye piece as it is a hinge type magnifier Hot Shoe Adapter Fe Off camera Shoe Clip CL 10 Magnifier Eyecup O ME53 Magnifier FB gt ke n 5 x 302 xipueddy 5 Ref converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90 intervals The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1x and 2x Ref converter A Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter Install it on the viewfinder If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly choose one of the eight correction of approximately 5 to 3m Diopter correction lens ada
102. ace are not applied to the images but they are saved as actual original RAW _ information When you perform the development process by using RAW Development function p 247 or using the provided software PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 after transferring RAW data to a computer you can create JPEG or TIFF images with these effects Images are saved in both RAW and JPEG formats When the RAW RAW button is pressed images are temporarily captured in both formats p 189 When Extended Bracketing p 151 Digital Filter p 153 or HDR Capture p 200 is set the file format is set to JPEG and cannot be changed To change the file format turn these functions off a Select File Format in the O Rec Mode 1 menu and press the four way controller gt sBulyes Bunooys 6 2 Use the four way controller 4 V B o to select a file format File Format When the file format is changed the eee Recorded Pixels f Quality RAW number of recordable image appears at ISO AUTO Setting the top right of the screen D Range Setting Lens Correction MENU Cancel J Press the OK button 4 Press the MENU button The camera is ready to take a picture Setting the RAW File Format You can select PEF or DNG format in RAW File Format in the I Rec Mode 4 menu colar Spaco RCB p 84 when images are captured in RAW RAWIRISIRORTAl PEF DNG format RAW Button Memory USER Shake Reduction Ww
103. acter at the position of the text input cursor 5 After entering the text move the Embed Copyright Data M text selection cursor to Finish and press the OK button PROtOGEARHEE The camera returns to the Copyright AAAA Information screen Copyright Holder Use the four way controller A V to select Copyright Holder and enter the text in the same way as Photographer Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Setting the Color Space You can set the color space to use sRGB Sets to sRGB color space default setting AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB color space Set in Color Space in the 48 Rec Mode 4 menu p 84 Color Space sRGB RAW File Format RAW Button Memory USER Shake Reduction Ww Input Focal Length m File names differ depending on the color space setting as shown below For sRGB IMGPxxxx JPG For AdobeRGB _IGPxxxx JPG xxxx indicates the file number This is displayed as a four digit sequential number p 267 Color Space Color ranges for various input output devices such as digital cameras monitors and printers differ This color range is called the Color Space To recreate different color spaces in different devices standard color spaces have been proposed This camera supports SRGB and AdobeRGB sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a computer AdobeRGB covers a wider ran
104. adjusted based on the information obtained from the pre flash enabling flash photography with more appropriate exposure for the subject than with normal TTL auto 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash Turn on the camera and the external flash J Set the external flash mode to P TTL auto Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture tes P TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ AF360FGZ AF200FG or AF 160FC flash unit The will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready fully charged The flash does not discharge if the subject is bright enough when the flash mode is 4 or 4 Therefore it may not be suitable for daylight sync shooting Never press the 4 button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera The built in flash will hit the external flash If you want to use both at once set the wireless mode or connect them using the extension cord p 180 For details such as operation method and effective distance please read the manual for the external flash Using High Speed Flash Sync Mode With the AF540F GZ or AF360FGZ you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1 180 seconds 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ to the camera Set the exposure mode to Tv or M Turn on the camera and the external flash Set the externa
105. ages captured in magnified display are recorded at normal size You can change the settings during Live View in the same way as when shooting with the viewfinder You can check the depth of field on the monitor by turning the main switch to during Live View Recording Movies suoij9un 4 Buljoous g You can record movies with a frame rate number of frames shot per second at 30 frames per second fps monaural audio and the file format set to AVI Changing the Movie Settings 1 Select Movie in the 3 Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears 2 Press the four way controller gt ar and use the four way controller Recorded Pixels A Y to select the number of Quality Level Sound recorded pixels Movie Aperture Control Fixed Shake Reduction CW MENU Cancel OROK Recorded Pixels Pixels Aspect Ratio 1 6 1536x1024 3 2 09 default setting 1280x720 16 9 03 640x416 3 2 J Press the OK button D Use the four way controller A V to select Quality Level Fi Press the four way controller gt and use the four way controller A V to select the quality level Select from Xxxx Best default setting Xx Better and Good When the recorded pixels and quality level are changed the amount of recordable time at that setting appears at the top right of the screen 6 Press the OK button
106. ake a picture L Select Not use any filters in Step 2 to finish shooting with digital filter memo e You can also apply digital filter effects to images after shooting them in Playback mode p 241 suoij9un4 Buljoous S suojouny Buljoous g Shooting with the Live View You can shoot a picture or a movie while displaying the real time image on the monitor a 0 The image in Live View may differ from the captured image if the brightness of the subject is low or high If any changes occur in the shooting light source during Live View the image may flicker If the camera position is changed rapidly during Live View the image may not be displayed with the appropriate brightness Wait for the display to become stable before shooting Noise may appear on the Live View image when used in dark locations If you continue shooting with the Live View for a prolonged period the internal temperature of the camera may increase resulting in lower quality images It is recommended that you turn off Live View when not shooting To prevent a decrease in image quality allow the camera to cool down between long exposure shots and movie recording If the internal temperature of the camera is high temperature warning will appear on the monitor and Live View may not be possible If Live View is used in places where the camera may become hot such as in direct sunlight temperature warning may appear on the monitor Cancel Liv
107. any mode other than 8 Movie Set the focus mode lever to AF S or 1 Select Dust Alert in the Set up 4 menu and press the four way controller gt The Dust Alert screen appears 2 Fully display a white wall or uniformly bright subject in the Checks for dust on the sensor viewfinder and press the shutter Press shutter release button release button fully to reveal dust location After image processing is performed the Dust Alert screen appears If The operation could not be completed GHUTTER Check correctly is displayed press the OK button and take another picture J Press the OK button The image is saved and the camera return to the N Set up 4 menu xipueddy 5 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 can only be displayed during sensor cleaning within 30 minutes from the time the image is saved If 30 minutes elapse save a new Dust Alert image and then perform sensor cleaning The saved Dust Alert image cannot be displayed in Playback mode Dust Alert image cannot be saved when an SD Memory Card is not inserted e Regardless of the camera settings Dust Alert image will be taken with specific shooting conditions Press
108. ars a Use the four way controller lt gt to select a destination city Turn the rear e dial 38 to change the map The location time difference and current time of the selected city appears DST MENU Cancel OROK Use the four way controller A V to select DST Use the four way controller lt gt to select v or Select amp On if the destination city uses daylight saving time DST The destination setting is saved 6 8 Press the OK button 9 Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again tems Refer to List of World Time Cities p 260 for cities that can be specified as a destination Select t Hometown in Step 2 to select the city and DST setting gt appears in the guide display and status screen if Setting the Time is set to Destination p 22 When you set Setting the Time to Destination the video output p 234 setting changes to the default setting for that city sBulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo sBulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo E List of World Time Cities Region City Region City North Honolulu Africa West Dakar America Anchorage Asia Algiers Vancouver Johannesburg San Francis
109. as the temperature can get very high 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 The temperature range for camera use is 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F The monitor may appear black under high temperatures but will return to normal as temperatures normalize The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures This is due to liquid crystal properties and is not a fault Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag removing the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized Avoid contact with garbage mud sand dust water toxic gases or salts These could cause a camera breakdown Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera Please do not press forcefully on the monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction Be careful not to over tighten the tripod screw when using a tripod Cleaning Your Camera Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor This will involve a fee Storing Your Camera Do not store the camera with preservati
110. ase button is pressed Take your finger off the AF button to return to normal autofocus mode 2 Press the AF button Auto focusing is performed When the subject is focused by pressing AF S Single mode the AF button the focus lock is activated while the button is pressed AF C Continuous mode The subject is kept in focus when the AF button is pressed J Press the shutter release button The picture is taken AF Adjustment You can adjust the AF focusing position iS Be sure to use AF Adjustment only when necessary Care should be taken as adjusting the autofocus may make it difficult to capture images with the appropriate focus Any camera shake during test shooting may make it difficult to obtain the accurate focusing position Therefore always use a tripod when taking test shots 1 Select 36 AF Adjustment in the C Custom Setting 6 menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A V to select On and press the four way controller gt The AF Adjustment screen appears J Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Apply All or Apply One suoij9un4 Buljoous S Apply All Applies the same adjustment value to all lenses This item will appear on the display only when the lens ID is Apply One obtained Saves and applies an adjustment value for each lens type Up to 20 lens types 4 Press the four way contr
111. ator appears in the viewfinder when focused AF assist light turns on in a dark or backlit location but the flash does not pop up automatically If the flash is necessary the flash status 4 blinks in the viewfinder Press the button to pop up the flash t Operating the shutter release button p 69 t Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on p 70 t Using the Built in Flash p 72 t Selecting the Focusing Area AF Flash Focus indicator Point p 122 Status suoljeiadgo sIseg be 5 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken 6 Review the captured image on the monitor The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after capturing Instant Review t Setting the Display for Instant Review p 263 You can magnify the image during Instant Review with the rear e dial 4 p 214 You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the button p 79 m For details on using W Green mode see p 95 You can set the camera so that pressing the AF button will focus automatically in the same way as pressing the shutter release button halfway p 120 e You can preview the image on the monitor and check composition exposure and focus before taking pictures p 129 suoneiad siseg l3 Operating the shutter release button The shutter release button has two working positions m EO 4 44 Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully first position s
112. available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a device with an HDMI terminal 1 Turn the AV device and camera off 2 Open the terminal cover and connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal J Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN jack on the AV device 4 Turn the AV device and camera on The camera turns on in HDMI mode and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device t The camera has a Type C Mini HDMI terminal Use a commercially available HDMI cable that matches your AV device Nothing is displayed on the camera monitor during HDMI output e If you used an external microphone to record movie sound in stereo the sound is played back in stereo aw 5 lt D Q x T e 5 a Selecting the HDMI Output Format Set the output signal format of the HDMI terminal 1 Select HDMI Out in the Set up 2 menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the HDMI output format The maximum size Auto corresponding the AV device and camera is automatically selected default setting 1080i 1920 1080i 720p 1280x720p 480p 720x480p Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Out HDMI Out USB Connection Folder Name File Name MENU Cancel A123 4 0 1080i 720p 480p OROK When 480p is selected HDMI output format switche
113. camera is ready to take a picture Press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder and EV compensation value appears on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus 8 Press the shutter release button fully Continue to press the shutter release button until the set number of shots has been captured Three or five consecutive images will be taken according to the order set in 8 Auto Bracketing Order in the C Custom Setting 2 menu p 85 temp When the focus mode is set to AF S Single mode the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames e Even if 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 approximately 20 seconds p 114 and you can take a picture at the next compensation value In this case auto focusing works for each frame After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture You can combine Auto Bracket with the built in flash or external flash P TTL auto only to change only the flash output continuously However when using an external flash holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frames to be taken befo
114. cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeess 305 Troubleshooting cccccecccceeeeeeeeseseeseeeeeceseeeeeeeeees 307 Main Specifications ccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 309 GIOSSaly AE Ae ete ete 314 MAAK fe oedecrestetede E a E E E 319 xipueddy a Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings The functions set in Memory p 281 are saved even when the camera is turned off Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function p 290 No The setting is saved even after reset Direct Keys 5 Reset Item Default Setting Setting Page p 143 136 i O Single Frame P Drive Mode Yes p 138 Shooting 0 148 p 141 Depends on Capture Flash Mode m de Yes p 72 White Balance AWB Auto Yes p 191 Custom Image Bright Yes p 205 4a Rec Mode Menu 5 Reset Item Default Setting Setting Page Exposure Mode P Hyper program Yes p 209 File Format JPEG Yes p 188 JPEG Recorded Pixels 14m 4672x3104 Yes p 186 JPEG Quality xx Best Yes p 187 Sensitivity limit 100 800 Yes ISO AUTO AUTON p 90 Setting aa O ISO C7 Standard Yes arameters D Range Highlight Correction Off Yes 199 Setting Shadow Correction Off Yes Lens Distortion Correction Off Yes zoi Correction at Chromatic Ab Adj Off Yes Reset
115. ck Mode Palette Setting Items 0 0 0 0 cece esses ceereeteeereees 212 Playback Menu Setting Items 0 0 00 eee cece cee ete eteeeeeeee 213 Enlarging Images ccccceseeecceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeneneeneeseeseseseensnss 214 Displaying Multiple IMages cccesseeeccesesseeeeeeseeneeeeeeeseeenenens 216 Multi image Display SCreen cccccecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeees 216 Displaying Images by Folder ccccccceceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeneeeees 217 Displaying Images by Shooting Date Calendar display 218 Joining Multiple Images Index 219 Slideshow occ sestevecesceecenvpeecectiveetuenciveedescectenteeseenevnessseceenreesseeee 222 Setting the Slideshow Display c cccceceeeseceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeenneeees 222 Starting the Slideshow ccccccecceeeeceseeeceeeeeenaeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeees 223 Rotating Images ccccccceseeeceeseeseeeeeeneeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeseeneeseneeseeeeens 225 Comparing IMAGES ccceseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneseeeeeeeeesneeseeneseneeseeeeseenens 226 Deleting Multiple Images ccccsesseeeceeseeseeeeeeeneeneeeeneeseeenenens 227 Deleting Selected IMagQes ccccccceceececeeeeeeeceeeeseeneeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 227 Deleting a Foldef isc ccc cigs sa ete eee ee ceca cca tedaeeees aed Aaaa Ean 228 Deleting All IMaQes cccccceeecceceeeeeeeaececeeeeeaeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseneaeeeeees 230 Protecting Images from Deletion Protect
116. co Istanbul Los Angeles Cairo Calgary Jerusalem Denver Nairobi Chicago Jeddah Miami Tehran Toronto Dubai New York Karachi Halifax Kabul Central and Mexico City Male South Lima Delhi America Santiago Colombo Caracas Kathmandu Buenos Aires Dacca Sao Paulo East Asia Yangon Rio de Janeiro Bangkok Europe Lisbon Kuala Lumpur Madrid Vientiane London Singapore Paris Phnom Penh Amsterdam Ho chi Minh Milan Jakarta Rome Hong Kong Copenhagen Beijing Berlin Shanghai Prague Manila Stockholm Taipei Budapest Seoul Warsaw Tokyo Athens Guam Helsinki Moscow Region City Oceania 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 20 languages English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Greek Russian Korean Chinese Traditional Simplified and Japanese Set in Language 8 in the N Set up 1 menu p 254 English Dansk EAAnvika t Setting the Display Language p 57 Fran ais Svenska Pycckun g p ay guag p Deutsch Suomi gZ Espa ol Polski FA yc BS Portugu s e tina HIz i Italiano Magyar HAE Nederlands T rk e sBumas jeuonippy BuibueyD fe Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display Setting the Text Size You can set the size of the
117. cording size of images for 186 Pixels JPEG shooting P JPEG Quality 2 Sets the image quality for JPEG shooting p 187 Oo i ae ISO AUTO Setting 2 Sets the range of automatic correction in p 90 AUTO i 2 Expands the dynamic range and prevents D Range Setting bright and dark areas from occurring p 199 Corrects distortions and chromatic Lens Correction aberrations of magnification occurring due p 201 to lens properties Program Line 2 Selects Program Line p 94 Extended i Bracketing Sets the Extended Bracketing shooting p 151 HDR Capture n the capture of images at high p 200 ynamic range 2 Digital Filter 2 Applies filter effects when taking pictures p 153 Multi exposure Sets the Multi exposure shooting p 146 Interval Shooting Sets the interval shooting p 144 Composition Adjusts the Shake Reduction unit for a Adjust better composition position and a more p 203 on 7 e e Ss Q g Ss a e gt a suoij9un 4 Buljoous g Menu Item Function Page Movie Sets the movie settings p 160 Live View Sets the Live View display p 157 Status Screen Sets the status screen display and display p 262 color settings 03 Digital Preview Sets the Digital Preview settings p 129 Instant Review Sets the Instant Review display settings p 263 Sets whether to display a bar graph of the Electronic Level electronic level in the viewfinder and on p 266 t
118. cus When you adjust the focus manually you can use either the focus indicator or the matte field in the viewfinder 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 1 Turn the focus mode lever to MF 2 Look through the viewfinder press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus Focus Indicator tes Adjust the focus manually using the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus p 70 and the focus indicator will not stay lit e The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off p 257 Using the Viewfinder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the matte field in viewfinder 1 Turn the focus mode lever to MF suoij9un 4 Buljoous S 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject is clearly visible on the focusing screen Shooting in Catch in Focus Mode When 35 Catch in Focus in the C Custom Setting 5 menu p 87 is set to On if the focus mode is set to AF S and one of the following types of lenses is attached catch in focus shooting is available and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus e Manual
119. d Align the Lens mount index red dots 3 on the camera and the lens and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks After attaching turn the lens counterclockwise to check that the lens is locked in place Sz amp peyejys u29 iS ES om Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward To detach the lens hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise e 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 The body mount cover is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped Body Mount Cap K is sold separately and has a lock function p 304 Sg Sy Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 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 adjust the diopter from approximately 2 5 to 1 5 mt 1 Look through the viewfinder and slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder appears sharply focused Point the camera at a white wall or other bright and consistent surface
120. d NR when shooting at slow shutter speeds P Sets whether to use Noise Reduction M High ISO Noise when shooting with a high ISO p 92 sensitivity Select from three levels High ISO Noise Reduction is activated aS NES Star when shooting with a higher sensitivity p 92 than the set sensitivity 21 Color Sets the adjustment steps for color 196 Temperature Steps temperature p 22 e dial in Program Sets the front and rear e dials in P p 97 mode 23 edial inv ede Sets the front and rear e dials in Sv p 99 mode 24 e dial in Ty mode P front and rear e dials in Tv p 101 25 e dial in Av mode S ts the front and rear e dials in Av p 103 C4 mode 26 e dial in TAv amp M Sets the front and rear e dials in TAv or 106 modes M mode P 27 e dial in B amp X Sets the front and rear e dials in B or X 111 modes mode p Selects the exposure adjustment 29 Green Buttonin method when the button is pressed in p 106 TAv amp M TAv or M mode Menu Item Function Page 29 LCD Panel Sets whether to illuminate the LCD 33 Illumination panel P 30 Release While Sets whether to release shutter while 77 Charging the built in flash is charging P 31 Flash in Wireless Sets the built in flash discharge method 177 Mode in Wireless Mode p 32 AF Assist Light Provides an assist light when using the E autofocus in dark locations C5 33 Saving Rotation Sets whether to save rotation
121. d and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject p 104 M Hyper manual Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent p 107 se Ce elawey ino Buisp 3104939 R A a es weg JNO Hulsp 310499 E Mode Characteristics Page Lets you capture images that require slow B Bulb shutter speeds such as fireworks and night p 110 scenes The shutter speed is locked at 1 180 seconds Use this when using an external X Flash X sync Speed flash that does not automatically change the p 112 shutter speed i Movie Use this to record movies p 163 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 cccccccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeees 42 Using the Battery ccccccccccccceeeeeeeesssssesssseeeeees 43 Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card 49 Attaching the Lens ccccceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeneeeeeeees 53 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 55 Turning the Camera On and Off eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 56 Initial Settings cases sscsscce dees elece i wincttepecsiiees erecta 57 payleys Bunje5 3 Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the protective cover and triangular ring Attach the ot
122. de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FOR CALIFORNIA U S A ONLY Perchlorate Material special handling may apply The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material which may require special handling See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 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 12th 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 Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 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 The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Product Name PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model
123. ding on the lens used with the 7 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 DAL 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 5ED IF DA12 24mm F4ED AL DA14mm F2 8ED IF FA 300mm F2 8ED IF FA 600mm F4ED IF FA 250 600mm F5 6ED IF Available depending on other factors Lens name Restrictions ysej4 ay Buisp B Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than F FISH EYE 17 28mm F3 5 4 5 20 mm When the focal length is less than 28 mm or DA16 45mm F4ED AL when the focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is 1 mor less vignetting may occur When the focal length is 20 mm or less or when the focal length is 35 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 5 m vignetting may occur DA 16 50mm F2 8ED AL IF SDM When the focal length is less than 24 mm or DA17 70mm F4AL IF SDM when the focal length is 24 mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less vignetting may occur Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less DA18 250mm F3 5 6 3ED AL IF than 35 mm Vignetting may occur if focal length is 28 mm PA RORO E A GAE and the shooting distance is less than 1 m FA SOFT 28mm F2 8 Built in flash always discharges ful
124. ds Use this when using an external flash that does not automatically set the sync speed 1 Set the mode dial to X W AF S fo 11180 F5 6 s0400 pupene 54321123 t Tum the rear e dial 3 to adjust the aperture value Press the Green button to retain the shutter speed at 1 180 seconds and automatically adjust the aperture e When the sensitivity is set to AUTO and the exposure mode is set to X mode the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO p 90 Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure The following three methods can be selected The factory default setting is fo Multi segment metering Multi segment Segments the viewfinder in 77 parts meters each portion and determines the appropriate exposure Center weighted Measures the entire viewfinder with an emphasis on the center and determines the exposure Spot Metering Measures only the center of the viewfinder and determines exposure Turn the metering mode switching lever The set metering method is displayed in the viewfinder and status screen Using the Multi Segment Metering The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 77 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi segment metering Even in backlit l
125. e Use a commercially available ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark e dial in Tv mode You can set the functions of the front and rear e dials in Tv mode Set in 24 e dial in Tv mode in the C Custom Setting 4 menu p 86 Rear e dial 3 suoij9un 4 Buljoous be Settings Front e dial sake 1 Tv Shutter Speed Not Available 2 Tv Shutter Speed EV Compensation 3 EV Compensation Tv Shutter Speed 4 Tv Shutter Speed Sensitivity 5 Sensitivity Tv Shutter Speed suoij9un 4 Buljoous a Using the Av Aperture Priority Mode Lets you set the desired 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 t Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 88 1 Set the mode dial to Av N Turn the rear e dial 78 to adjust the aperture Aperture range depends on the lens in use The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder Av AFS On 130 F4 5 ISO pmr AUTO JLILS g em Turn the rear e dial 738
126. e amp Manual balance according to the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white K Color Use figures to set the color temperature _ Temperature You can save three settings 1 The color temperature K is an estimate This does not indicate precise colors 2 CTE Color Temperature Enhancement sBulyag Buljoous f So s6ulyeag Buljoous em Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode The White Balance screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y Whit Balanee to select the white balance Auto fea Es a E ENU Cancel Check OROK Available operations Main switch You can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the setting applied AE L button Saves the background image Select Save as and press the OK button Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture The camera automatically performs fine tuning even when the light source is specified The color temperature of the light source is fixed when 11 WB Adjustable Range in the C Custom Setting 2 menu p 85 is set to Fixed e Because the light source changes when the flash discharges you can set the white balance for when the flash discharges Select Auto White Balance Unchanged or Flash in 10 WB When Using Flash in the C Custom Setting 2 menu p 85 Fine tuning the White Balance You can fine
127. e p 93 3 World Time p 258 2 Operation guide 4 Date and Time p 61 3 appears only when World Time is set to Destination Capture Mode While shooting the status screen is displayed showing the current shooting function settings e Status screen All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes The Actual display may differ PLEX TWU 2000 F2 8 2160 GB 1 0 Gi 1234 TE 54321 1234 JPEG EN xx Exposure Mode p 93 AE Lock p 116 Interval Shooting p 144 Multi exposure p 146 Extended Bracketing p 151 Digital Filter p 153 HDR Capture p 200 Shake Reduction p 132 Horizon Correction p 133 Focus Mode p 118 Metering Method p 113 Battery level p 46 E dial guide Shutter speed Aperture ISO ISO AUTO Sensitivity p 90 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 EV Compensation p 115 Exposure Bracketing p 148 EV bar Flash Mode p 72 Drive Mode p 82 White Balance p 191 Custom Image p 205 File Format p 188 JPEG Recorded Pixels p 186 JPEG Quality p 187 Flash Exposure Compensation p 76 Adjust White Balance p 193 AF point p 122 Remaining image storage capacity N ee eIBWeD JNO Hulsp 310499 R MN es weg Inoa Hulsp 310499 5 COANODaAARWHD Control panel Press the INFO button in the status screen to display the control panel and change settings ISO AUTO Setting
128. e use D Range Setting in the B Rec Mode 1 menu p 199 Noise Reduction When you use a digital camera to shoot with a long exposure or high sensitivity setting image noise image roughness or unevenness becomes noticeable You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction Images shot with Noise Reduction take longer to save Slow Shutter Speed NR Reduces noise during long exposures Set in 18 Slow Shutter Speed NR in the C Custom Setting 3 menu p 86 The camera determines the conditions such as the shutter speed On sensitivity and internal temperature and automatically reduces noise as necessary Reduces noise only when the exposure mode is set to B and the off shutter remains open for more than 30 seconds High ISO Noise Reduction Reduces noise at high sensitivity ISO settings Select Off Low Medium or High for 19 High ISO Noise Reduction in the C Custom Setting 3 menu p 86 You can change the sensitivity at which to activate Noise Reduction in 20 High ISO NR Start Level in the C Custom Setting 3 menu p 86 Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features the following nine exposure modes Use the mode dial to change the exposure mode p 39 The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows Change Change Eevee Characteristics EVCom Shutter Change Sengi Page Mode pensation Speed Aperture t
129. e CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned Removing Dust with Ultrasonic Vibrations Dust Removal Dust adhering to the CMOS sensor is removed by applying ultrasonic vibrations to the filter on the front surface of the CMOS sensor for approximately one second 1 Select Dust Removal in the Set up 4 menu and press the four way controller gt The Dust Removal screen appears 2 Press the OK button Dust Removal The Dust Removal function is activated Dust Removal Set Start up Action to On toturnthe Start up Action Dust Removal function on every time the camera is turned on Use the four way controller lt gt to set to o Off if you do not want the function to be activated when the camera is turned on When the Dust Removal function is completed the camera returns to the N Set up 4 menu xipueddy ia Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor Dust Alert Dust Alert is a function that detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust You can save the detected image and display it when performing sensor cleaning p 297 The following conditions must be met before using the Dust Alert function ADA DAL FA J lens or a D FA FA and F lens that has an Aperture A Auto position is attached The aperture is set to the A position when using a lens with an aperture ring Set the mode dial to
130. e Control Optional The shutter can be released from a distance by using the optional remote control unit This camera has the following three types of remote control shooting modes The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter Remote Control release button on the remote control unit is pressed F Remote Control When the shutter release button on the remote control unit 3s delay is pressed the shutter is released after about 3 seconds Continuous shooting starts when the shutter release Remote ia A button on the remote control unit is pressed Press the 4 Continuous P Shooting shutter release button on the remote control unit again to exit continuous shooting 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod 2 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode The Drive Mode screen appears d Use the four way controller lt gt to select i timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status 4 Press the four way controller Y REE o and use the four way controller Remote Control 9 lt gt to select i iss or ia OSS a lnm a E0 appears on the LCD panel The self a i 7 8 gt 7 5 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused suoij9un 4 Buljoous R
131. e View as the internal temperature of the camera is rising Live View can be displayed for up to 5 minutes However if Live View is used even after temperature warning appears Live View may end before 5 minutes elapse Shooting with the viewfinder is possible even if Live View is ended The higher the sensitivity the more noise and color unevenness may occur in the Live View image and or captured image Shooting while holding the camera by hand and viewing the monitor can cause camera shake Use of a tripod is recommended The field of view of the image display is nearly 100 You can use the provided AV cable I AVC7 or a commercially available HDMI cable to display Live View images on a TV or monitor p 233 Live View is not displayed when data are being saved to an SD Memory Card If the AF button is pressed during Live View when the focus mode is set to AF S and Autofocus Mode is set to E Phase Difference the Live View image will disappear and the autofocus system operates Once focused the image will be displayed in Live View again Taking Still Pictures Setting the Live View You can set the display items and autofocus mode for Live View 1 Select Live View in the 23 Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Live View screen appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Info Overlay Show IFsOverIs Grid Histogram or Bright Dark aew Grid Istogram Area
132. e button is pressed halfway p 122 When 13 AF Button Function is set to Cancel AF in the C Custom Setting 2 menu press the AF button to display MF in the viewfinder p 120 9999 is the maximum number of recordable images that can be displayed in the viewfinder Even if the number of recordable images is 10 000 or more 9999 is displayed LCD Panel The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera 2211 14122 4 Aaa 7 NSCHERG s 140 3 n Oo 7 iin ose es weg JNO Hulsp 310499 R 1 Shutter speed Red eye reduction function 2 Aperture is activated 3 Multi exposure p 146 D Auto Flash Discharge 4 Mirror Lock up shooting p 141 SLOW Slow speed Sync 5 EV bar p 115 Electronic Level b gt _ Trailing Curtain Sync p 65 W _ Wireless 6 EV Compensation p 115 12 Drive Mode p 82 Exposure Bracketing p 148 O Single Frame Shooting 7 Battery level p 46 By Continuous Shooting 8 Flash Exposure Compensation Self Timer shooting p 76 Remote Control shooting 9 Sensitivity EV compensation value 13 File Format p 188 10 ISO ISO AUTO GW RAW capture Appears when sensitivity is G RAW JPEG capture displayed 14 Remaining image storage capacity 11 Flash Mode p 72 USB connection mode p 275 4 Built in flash is ready Pc S MSC mode when blinking flash Pc P PTP mode should be used bam LCD panel is illu
133. e focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1 5 times longer than that of A Z To obtain an angle of view framing the same area divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1 5 Example To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera 150 1 5 100 Use a 100 mm lens with the K 7 Inversely multiply the focal length of the lens used with the A Z by 1 5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras Example If 300 mm lens is used with the 7 300 1 5 450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera Shake Reduction SR Shake Reduction SR on the Z features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds compensating camera shake The camera may generate some operating noise when it is shaken such as when changing the composition of a picture It is not a malfunction re Sz es weg nog Hulsp 310499 R Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera Check that all accessories are included gt SP Ge elaweyd ino Buisp 310499 R Hot shoe cover Fx Eyecup Fr ME viewfinder cap Installed on camera Installed on camera aoa SY A a Sync socket 2P cap Body mount cover Triangular ring and Installed on camera Installed on camera protective cover Installed on camera USB7 I AVC7 O ST53 Rechargeable lithium ion Battery charger AC
134. e when using the built in flash You can set the camera to enable shutter release while charging the built in flash in 30 Release While Charging in the C Custom Setting 5 menu p 77 Select a mode other than i or in the Drive Mode screen to cancel the continuous shooting The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode in Memory p 281 of the A Rec Mode 4 menu is set to Off The shooting speed may be slower when Lens Correction p 201 is set to w On Interval Shooting During interval shooting pictures are taken at a set interval from a set time iS Interval shooting is not available when the mode dial is set to USER WB Green B Bulb or 8 Movie or when Extended Bracketing Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set 1 Select Interval Shooting in the 23 Rec Mode 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The Interval Shooting screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Interval Start Shaotine When taking two or more pictures set the Interval I wait time until the next picture is taken Number of Shots 2 images Use the four way controller lt gt to Start Interval Now select the number of hours minutes and seconds and use the four way controller J MENU C l 4 Y to set the time a You can set up to 24 hours 00 minutes and 00 seconds Use the four way controller A Y to select Number of Shots Set the
135. ecific color and shoots the rest of the image in black and white Color Red Magenta Blue Cyan Green Yellow Color Freq Range 2 to 2 Creates an image with Soft Focus 1 2 3 filters 6 colors x 3 tones Soft a soft focus throughout the image Shadow Blur On Off For taking pictures of Effect Density Small Medium Large night scenes or lights reflected on water with Star Burst a special sparkling look Size Short Medium Long achieved by adding cross like effects to the AUAA EAAS picture s highlights Angle 0 30 45 60 Creates an image that looks as though it was Fish eye shot with a fish eye Weak Medium Strong lens Creates a monochrome Filter Effect B amp W Red Green Blue Monochrome image such as a black 7 and white photo Toning B A 7 levels Adds a color filter to the Color Red Magenta Cyan Blue Green Color image Select from 18 Yellow Color Density Light Standard Dark s ewj Buissa0i1g s ewj Bulssa01g 6 Filter name Effect Parameter Creates an image that Intensity Weak Standard Strong Water Color looks as though it was f 7 f painted Saturation Low Medium High Creates an image that Pastel looks as though itwas Weak Standard Strong drawn with a crayon Changes the horizontal Slim and vertical ratio of 8 levels images Blurs part of the image Miniature to create a fake Front Middle Back m
136. econd position Pressing it down halfway first position turns on the viewfinder indicators and the autofocus system operates Pressing it fully second position takes a picture L rem Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake e Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway fully to learn where the first position and second position are e The viewfinder indicators stay on while the shutter release button is pressed halfway The indicators stay on for about 10 seconds default setting while the exposure metering timer is on after the button is released p 31 p 114 w D o G e w D E 5 D suoneiado siseg a 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 a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focusing area b Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing area c Fast moving objects d Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background e If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focusing area f Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focusing area If the subject cannot be focused automatically set the focus mode lever to MF and use t
137. ect or amp OHS a Hamr OW Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused Press the shutter release button fully For the front and back self timer lamps start blinking slowly and blink rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released The beep is heard and the rate increases The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully For the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully suoij9un 4 Buljoous S Y memo suoij9un 4 Buljoous g You can set the camera so that the beep does not sound p 257 e Exposure may be affected if the light enters the viewfinder Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function p 116 The light entering the viewfinder has no effect on the exposure when the exposure mode is set to M Manual p 107 Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap Select a mode other than or amp in the Drive Mode screen to cancel the self timer shooting The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode in Memory p 281 of the Rec Mode 4 menu is set to Off e Shake Reduction is automatically set to NW Off when or amp is set Shooting with the Remot
138. ed Indicators 12 13 14 18 and 21 appear only for images taken with the corresponding functions enabled Indicators 23 and 24 do not appear for RAW images Page 2 N Photographer ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZ N Copyright Holder ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZ 30 Information tampering warning 32 Copyright Holder p 277 31 Photographer p 277 Movie y4 Movie e a EAN 1 2 3 1 File Format 3 Folder number File number 2 Playback time Volume 4 Four way controller guide N N eiawieyd nog Buisp 210429 R elaweyd ino Buisp 310499 Histogram Display The following histograms can be displayed when playing back still pictures The Brightness histogram shows the distribution of brightness and the RGB histogram shows the distribution of color intensity Use the four way controller A Y to switch between Brightness histogram and RGB histogram 1 Brightness histogram RGB histogram 1 Histogram Brightness 7 Color Space 2 Folder number File number 8 Histogram R 3 Protect setting 9 Histogram G 4 Aperture 10 Histogram B 5 Shutter speed 11 Switch Brightness histogram 6 File Format RGB histogram Indicator 3 appears only for images with Protect setting m Areas affected by bright or dark portions blink if Bright Dark Area warning is set to amp On in Playback Display Method in the gt Playback 1 menu p 215 Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness
139. eeeees 279 Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor Pixel Mapping wisiscceccece cee ctccecenceteecageccececcssacenacet 280 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera Memory sBulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo a How to Operate the Set up Menu Perform various settings related to the camera in the N Set up menu L Refer to Using the Menus p 36 for details on menu operations v Set up Menu Setting Items Perform the following settings in the N Set up 1 4 menu Press the MENU button in Capture Playback mode and use the four way controller lt 4 gt to display the N Set up 1 4 menu names for images Menu Item Function Page Sin Changes the language in which menus Language a and messages appear p 261 Date Adjustment Sets the date format and time p 258 Sets display of local date and time of a specified city in addition to the present Word Time location on the monitor when traveling p 258 M overseas F Sets the size of the text selected in the Text Size menus p 262 Sets to display indicators on the Guide Display monitor p 262 Beep Switches the beep tone on off p 257 Brightness Level Changes the brightness of the monitor p 264 LCD Color Tuning Adjusts the color of the monitor p 265 Sets the output format when connecting Mideo Out to an AV device with a video jack pee Sets the HDMI output format when HDMI Out connecting to an AV device
140. een that was displayed before selecting the Reset menu appears again Cancel xipueddy e Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations Only DA DA L and FA J lenses and D FA FA F A lenses having an A Auto position on the aperture ring can be used with factory default settings Refer to Notes on 37 Using Aperture Ring p 294 for other lenses and D FA FA F A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than A v Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the A position Some functions are restricted x Functions are unavailable Lens DA FAJ Fe A 6 Mount type DAL FA D FA VE Kar Kar Kar Ka IK KaF2 Karz Function Kar Autofocus Lens only i Vv With AF adapter 1 7x Manual focus S lt 3 With the focus indicator viviyv With matte field v v v v Quick Shift Focus System 5 x x x x Eleven AF points v v vV 8 x Multi segment metering v v vV V x P Hyper program mode v v vV V 8 Sv Sensitivity Priority mode v v v v 8 Tv Shutter Priority mode v v V vV 9 Av Aperture Priority mode v v V v g9 2 TAv Shutter amp Aperture Priority mode v vV v g9 3 M Hyper manual mode Vv v v v P TTL Auto Flash viliv v luvtly x Power Zoom v Automatic obtaining the lens focal length information when using the Shake v v vV x x Reduction functi
141. el P Record You can select JPEG or TIFF for the file format If TIFF is selected the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings are not available Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Save as and press the OK button The selected RAW images are developed and saved as new images RAW JPEG Saves the image as a new file s ewj Buissad0i1g s ewj Bulssad0i1g 6 Specifying the Parameters Specify the parameters for developing RAW images The following parameters can be changed Parameter Value Page File Format JPEG TIFF oe 14m 4672x3104 10m 3936x2624 Recorded Pixels 6m 3072 2048 2ml 1728x1152 p 186 4 too Premium Xxx Best xx Quality Level Better x Good p 187 Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Custom Image Muted Monochrome p 205 AWB Auto Daylight Ox Shade Cloudy 4D Fluorescent Light Daylight l Color 4N Fluorescent Light Daylight White Balance White 4W Fluorescent Light Cool White p 191 iL Fluorescent Light Warm White Tungsten Light w Flash CTE amp Manual K Color Temperature Sensitivity 2 0 to 2 0 High ISO Noise Reduction Off Low Medium High p 92 Shadow Correction Off Low Medium High p 199 Distortion Correction Off On p 201 Lat Chromatic
142. en in RAW format Changing Additional Settings Explains the procedures for changing the camera settings such as the monitor settings and the image file naming convention Appendix Explains troubleshooting introduces optional accessories and provides various resources _ REEERE RE EE The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below IS Shows reference page number explaining a related operation L memo Shows useful information ie Shows precautions to take when operating the camera 1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use WE 7 Characteristics cccccceseeseesseeseseeseeees 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Display Indicators oc scciecccctcecezececeteanceiensestcenasccacese 22 How to Change Function Settings 0008 34 Using the Mode Dial ccceeccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 39 K Z Characteristics elawey ino Buisp 310499 Features a 23 4x15 6 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 14 6 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 Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points The ce
143. eproducible in an image This is the same as the term latitude used with silver halide film Generally when the dynamic range is wide it is difficult for bright and dark areas to occur in the image and when the dynamic range is narrow a higher contrast image can be achieved 316 xipueddy E EV Exposure Value Exposure value is determined by the combination of the aperture value and the shutter speed EV Compensation Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and or aperture value Exif Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Exif JPEG format Exif stands for Exchangeable Image File Format This image file format is based on the JPEG image data format and allows thumbnail images and image properties to be embedded into the data Software that does not support this format processes the image as a regular JPEG image Exif TIFF format Exif stands for Exchangeable Image File Format This image file format is based on the TIFF image data format and allows thumbnail images and image properties to be embedded into the data Software that does not support this format processes the image as a regular TIFF image Focus point Position in the viewfinder that determines focus In this camera select from Auto Select and Center Histogram A graph that
144. epth of field The depth of field may also change depending on the lens used and the distance to the subject suojjouny Buljoous S Open 1 NM Close Apae Smaller value Larger value Depth of field Shallow nN Deep Area of focus Narrow lt 4 Wide Longer lt Shorter Lens focal length Telephoto Wide angle Distance to the Near Far subject The depth of field for the differs depending on the lens but compared to a 35 mm camera the value is roughly one aperture setting lower the focused range becomes narrower The wider the wide angle lens and the farther away the subject the deeper the depth of field is some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their designs 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 Setting the Sensitivity 1 Turn the rear e dial 4 while pressing the ISO button in Capture mode The sensitivity displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder changes Press the Green button while pressing the ISO button to return to AUTO No Take your finger off the ISO button and rear e dial 3 The sensitivity is set To set the sensitivity you can also press the ISO button once and take your finger off the button and then turn the rea
145. er and turn the battery cover unlock knob towards CLOSE to lock Stow the battery cover unlock knob after closing the battery cover tes Use the AC adapter kit K AC50 optional when using the camera for a prolonged period p 47 amp o p ezs u29 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the MIHIN 747a displayed on the status screen and LCD panel Status screen LCD panel Battery level E Green Waal Battery is full A Green AA Battery is close to full CA Yellow a Battery is running low mmm Red lit Battery is almost empty The camera turns off after displaying the Battery depleted blinks message __ continues blinking on the LCD panel L CA E red A or __ may appear even when the battery level is memo sufficient if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting consecutively In this sort of case turn the camera off and on again If lll or ara appears you can use the camera W and waa are not displayed when using the AC adapter Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time Battery Fully Charged Normal Flash photography Batte Playback time y Temperature recording 50 use 100 use v D LI90 23 C 980 740 610 440 minutes 0 C 810 680 560 400 minutes The picture storage capacity flash use 50 i
146. ethod of disposal For Switzerland Used electrical electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element or compound in use In this case you have to comply with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemicals involved Memo Memo Memo HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX France S A S PENTAX Schweiz AG 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax jp Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de PENTAX House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http www pentax co uk 112 Quai de Bezons B P 204 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE http www pentax fr Widenholzstrasse 1 8304 Wallisellen Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND http www pentax ch PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc PENTAX Canada Inc PENTAX Trading SHANGHAI Limited Headquarters 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A PENTAX Service Department 12061 Tejon St STE 600 Westminster C
147. ezs buryje5 S When an Incorrect Language is Set When you mistakenly select a language in the Language 38 screen and proceed to the Date Adjustment 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 1 O Q aA Q N Press the MENU button once to display the guides on the monitor The screen shown on the right is an example of the guides displayed The a P Tv displayed screen will vary depending on AF p YEEJ A the selected language 2009 05 05 10 30AM The guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds Press the MENU button once 6 1 is displayed in the upper tab Press the four way controller gt five times N 1 is displayed in the upper tab Press the four way controller V to select Language Ag j Press the four way controller gt The Language 3 screen appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select a desired language and press the OK button The N Set up 1 menu in the selected language appears Refer to the following pages and set the desired city for Hometown and the current date and time as necessary e To change the hometown Setting the World Time p 258 e To change the date and time Changing the Date Display p 258 om Set the c
148. f the camera 2 Open the microphone terminal cover and connect the plug of the microphone to the microphone terminal on the camera J Turn the camera on caution If the external microphone is disconnected during recording the camera cannot switch to the internal microphone until recording has stopped No sound will be recorded ten Ifyou used an external microphone to record movie sound in stereo the sound can be played back in stereo when you use a commercially available HDMI cable to output the movie to a HDMI compatible AV device p 235 When you use the AV cable to output the movie monaural sound is played back Recording Movies 1 Set the mode dial to The exposure mode is set to 8 Movie and Live View for movie capture is displayed Live View can be displayed for up to 5 minutes When the Live View display is cancelled after the elapse of 5 minutes Live View can be restarted by pressing the button If the internal temperature of the camera is high Live View may end before 5 minutes elapse Sound ome F2 8 100 30 00 Q Recordable Time Shake Reduction suoij9un 4 Buljoous S suoij9un 4 Buljoous R 2 Position the subject on the monitor and press the AF button The autofocus system operates When the focus mode is set to MF turn the focusing ring until the subject is clearly visible on the focusing screen Aa O if Le Press the shutter release but
149. for File No in Memory p 281 in the 43 Rec Mode 4 menu The file number of the last image saved to the previous folder is saved w and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new folder is created The file number of the first image saved to a folder returns to 0001 each time a new folder is created for saving images Fem When the number of storable images exceeds 500 captured images are ww im divided into folders of 500 images each However in Auto Bracket shooting ages will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed even if the number of images exceeds 500 sBuljeg jeuonippy BulBuey fe You can change the file names of images The default naming conventions for the color space p 279 settings are as follows xxxx indicates the file number This is displayed as a four digit sequential number p 267 Setting the File Name Color Space File Name sRGB IMGPxxxx JPG AdobeRGB _IGPXxxxx JPG For SRGB you can change IMGP 4 characters to the desired characters For AdobeRGB of the 4 characters you selected the first 3 are assigned in place of IGP Example When set to ABCDxxxx JPG files are named ABCxxxx JPG for AdobeRGB 1 Select File Name in the Set up 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The File Name screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select
150. g the menu appears again suoij9un 4 Buljoous g 4 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter ce Laan release button halfway The following indicators appear on the status screen WS Shake Reduction On Horizon Correction On QA Shake Reduction Off Horizon Correction On e Set Shake Reduction to Y Off when using the camera with a tripod or when this function is not needed Shake Reduction is automatically set to AY Off and cannot be selected in the following situations Self timer shooting Remote control shooting Bulb shooting HDR Capture Mirror lock up shooting Wireless mode with an external flash The Shake Reduction function will not fully work for about 2 seconds right after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off Wait for the Shake Reduction function to become stable before gently pressing the shutter release button to take a picture When you press the shutter release button halfway and if WW appears in the viewfinder the camera is ready to take a picture The Shake Reduction function is available with any A J compatible PENTAX lens However when the aperture ring is set to other than the A Auto position or a lens without an A position is used the camera does not operate unless 37 Using Aperture Ring in the C Custom Setting 6 menu is set to Permitted Set this beforehand However in such cases some functions are restricted Refer to Notes on 37
151. ge Setting Lens Correction QENDCancel OROK J Take a picture cain The settings changed in Step 2 are not saved as USER When the camera is turned off the original saved settings are applied Changing the Settings Changes the settings saved as USER 1 Perform Steps 1 and 2 of Using Saved USER Settings 2 Perform Steps 2 to 4 of Saving the Settings p 207 The settings are changed and saved again sBbulyas Bunooys f Resets the settings saved as USER to the default settings Resetting to Default Settings 1 Select Reset USER Settings in Step 3 of Saving the Settings p 207 and press the four way controller gt The Reset USER Settings screen appears 2 Press the four way controller 4 to select Reset and press the OK button Returns USER settings to default values The USER settings return to the default values Reset Cancel sBulyas Bunooys 6 T Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions in Playback mode Playback Functions Operation ceeee 212 Enlarging Images cccccccccceceeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 214 Displaying Multiple Images ccscceseeeeeeeeees 216 SlideShow io ocli csc eveteveten sc cadeceestedechseeetsscesssintcweseds 222 Rotating Images cece eee eeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeees 225 Comparing Images ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 226 Deleting Multiple Images
152. ge is displayed after the set interval has elapsed To play a movie during a slideshow press the OK button while the first frame is displayed After the movie has finished playing the slideshow will resume Rotating Images When pictures are taken with held vertically the vertical position sensor activates and rotation information is added to the image to enable playback with the correct image orientation You can change the rotation information and save the image using the following procedure aN e The rotation information is not added when 33 Saving Rotation Info in the _ C Custom Setting 5 menu p 87 is set to Off e During playback the image is automatically rotated based on the rotation information when 34 Auto Image Rotation in the C Custom Setting 5 menu p 87 is set to On a Select the image you want to rotate in Playback mode Press the four way controller V The playback mode palette appears J Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Image Rotation and press the OK button The selected image is rotated in 90 increments and the four thumbnail images are displayed 4 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select the rotation direction and press the OK button The image rotation information is saved suoljouny y2eq eld le Rotation information cannot be changed for the following cases Protected images Images without rotation informatio
153. ge of color than sRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in SRGB when output from an sRGB compatible device sBuljeg jeuonippy BulBuey fa Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor Pixel Mapping Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective pixels in the CMOS sensor 1 Select Pixel Mapping in the Set up 4 menu and press the four way controller gt The Pixel Mapping screen appears 2 Press the four way controller 4 to select Pixel Mapping and Checks the image sensor press the OK button audition aaluel Defective pixels are mapped and corrected and the screen that was Pixel Mapping displayed before selecting the menu Cancel appears again When the battery level is low Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping is displayed on the monitor Use the AC adapter kit K AC50 optional or change the battery with ample power remaining sbulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo a Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera Memory You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned off The following function settings can be saved The default setting is amp On for all except HDR Capture and Digital Filter Flash Mode e Extended Bracketing Drive Mode HDR Capture White Balance e Digital Filter Sensitivity e Playback Display E
154. ge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating or may damage the battery charger About the Battery A Warning Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children Placing in mouth may cause an electrical shock If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately A Caution Only use the specified battery with this camera Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire Do not disassemble the battery Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage The battery should be inserted correctly observing and marks on the battery and the camera Not inserting battery correctly may cause an explosion or a fire Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Keep wires hairpins and other metal objects away from the and contacts of the battery Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire This can cause an explosion or fire If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Precautions for D LI90 Battery Usage USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY DO NOT INCINERATE DO NOT DISASSEMBLE DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP 140 F 60 C About the SD Memory Card
155. ge will be PS 7 blurred because the shutter is open longer yl a N It is possible to enhance the effect of M ANI motion rivers waterfalls waves etc by intentionally using a slower shutter speed e Using faster shutter speed Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow Joy i A freezing the action of a moving subject f 4 a 2 A faster shutter speed also helps to 2 RYA Jo prevent camera shake Mnf X 4 O o Effect of Aperture By changing the aperture you can control the depth of the area that appears in focus in the picture the depth of field By either narrowing the focus to emphasize a single point or giving depth to your picture instead you can completely change the feel of the picture you create Use the Av Aperture Priority mode 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 For instance if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture narrowed the landscape in front and behind the flower will be in focus Aperture and Depth of Field The following table summarizes how the aperture affects the d
156. gram Line in the 4 Rec Mode 2 menu memo W AF S O p 94 e Set the EV compensation in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV Set the exposure i5 F56 ISO AUTO steps in 1 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 116 The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed mr MAR and aperture when the sensitivity is set to other than AUTO p 90 e dial in Program You can set the action for the front and rear e dials in P mode with 22 e dial in Program in the C Custom Setting 4 menu p 86 and you can change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure Settings Front e dial sa Rear e dial 3 Tv Shutter Speed Av Aperture 2 Av Aperture Tv Shutter Speed 3 EV Compensation P SHIFT Program Shift 4 P SHIFT Program Shift EV Compensation 5 Not Available Not Available You can only set the shutter speed or aperture to a value that will give a correct exposure with the relative aperture or shutter speed range of the lens being used If the brightness changes and the shutter speed or aperture is outside the relative range the shutter speed or aperture will blink on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder Pressing the Green button returns to Automatic Exposure 2 7 e e Ss Q g Ss 2 gt N suoij9un4 Buljoous 6 Using the Sv Sens
157. he LCD panel Horizon Correction Corrects the tilt of the image p 133 Color Space Sets the color space to use p 279 RAW File Format Sets the file format for RAW shooting p 189 RAW Button Sets the RAW button function p 189 Mem r Sets the settings to save in the camera 281 y when the power is turned off P O4 USER Saves the current camera settings as p 207 USER Shake Reduction Reduces vertical and horizontal camera p 133 shake Sets the focal length when using a lens for Input Focal Length which focal length information cannot be p 135 obtained 41 Appears only when the mode dial is set to USER 2 Can be also set using the control panel Custom Setting Menu Setting Items Set the C Custom Setting 1 6 menu to fully use the functions of a SLR camera Menu Item Function Page 1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure p 116 2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO p 90 sensitivity 3 Expanded sea ae Sensitivity Expands the upper sensitivity limit p 90 ea Operating Sets the exposure metering time p 114 C1 5 AE L with AF Sets whether to lock exposure value 126 Locked when focus is locked p Sets whether to link the exposure and 6 Link AE to AF Point AF point in the focusing area during p 114 multi segment metering 7 One Push Sets whether to shoot all frames with one release when using Exposure p 150 Bracketing f Bracketing
158. he MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Adjusting the Color of the Monitor You can adjust the color of the monitor 1 Select LCD Color Tuning in the Set up 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The LCD Color Tuning screen appears 2 Adjust the color Seven levels 225 patterns are available Color Tuning on the G M and B A axes 0 0 WENU Cancel 0 Available operations Four way controller A Y Adjusts the tone of the colors between green G and magenta M Four way controller lt gt Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue B and amber A Green button Resets the adjustment value Front e dial s Displays a saved image in the background so you can adjust the color while viewing the image This is useful for matching the color of the monitor with that of a computer J Press the OK button 4 Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again sBumas jeuonippy BuiBueyD fe sbulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo 6 Setting the Electronic Level Display This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level as indicated on the bar graph in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Select whether to display the bar graph 1 Select Electronic Level in the Rec
159. he file size larger than JPEG This format is for use with full color images and prevents quality loss even when re edited PNG files however cannot be viewed on older browsers Internet Explorer 3 0 or earlier or Internet Explorer 4 5 on Macintosh In addition thumbnail images and image properties cannot be embedded in the data Quality Level This refers to the image compression ratio The lower the compression the more detailed the image The image becomes rougher as the compression rate rises xipueddy ie xipueddy 5 RAW data Unedited image data output from the CMOS sensor RAW data is data before being internally processed by the camera Camera settings at the time of capture such as White Balance Contrast Saturation and Sharpness can be set for each frame after shooting In addition RAW data are 12 bit data that contain 16 times the information of 8 bit JPEG data Rich gradations are possible Transfer RAW data to your computer and use the provided software to create image data with different settings such as JPEG or TIFF Recorded Pixels Indicates the size of the image by the number of pixels The more pixels that compose a picture the larger the image size Sensitivity The level of sensitivity to light With a high sensitivity images can be shot with a high shutter speed even in dark places reducing camera shake However images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise Shutter Speed The length of t
160. he manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder p 127 Subject may not be focused even when focus indicator is displayed when e and f above apply aution Using a Zoom Lens 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 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle suo e1 do siseg ba Wide Angle Telephoto am The smaller the number of the displayed focal length the wider the angle The larger the number the more magnified the image appears e Power Zoom Auto Zoom is available if a Power Zoom compatible FA lens is used with this camera p 292 Using the Built in Flash suoneiad siseg 3 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 7 m this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity p 171 Compatibility of built in flash and lens Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions
161. her end of the strap in the same manner as described above amp Se Using the Battery Insert the battery into the camera Use only a D LI90 battery Charging the Battery When using the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used in a long time or when Battery depleted appears recharge the battery Note AC plug cord Listed Type SPT 2 or NISPT 2 18 2 flexible cord rated 125 V 7A minimum 6ft 1 8m payers umg ia Indicator lamp Lithium ion battery AC plug cord Battery charger a Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet J Face the A mark on the exclusive battery up and insert it into the battery charger The indicator lamp is lit during charging The indicator lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged 4 When the battery is fully charged remove the battery from the battery charger A A p ezs u29 K Do not use the provided battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI90 Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but the indicator lamp is not lit the battery is faulty Install a new battery in the camera L The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0 C and 40 C Charge time depends on tem
162. hs G 43 Sale G o N aE button 4 Main switch Turn the rear e dial while Move to turn the power on off pressing this button to set the p 56 or to preview p 129 ao tama value 6 Front e dial sax ISO button Changes the settings Turn the rear e dial while Lens unlock button pressing this button to set the Press to detach lens p 53 ISO sensitivity p 90 4 button Shutter release button Press to capture images p 67 Press to pop up the built in flash p 74 Mode dial lock button Press to allow the mode dial to be turned p 39 Mode dial Switches the exposure modes p 39 Metering mode switching lever Changes the metering method p 113 RAW button Temporarily changes the file format Saves JPEG and RAW file by default p 189 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus modes AF S AF C p 118 and manual focus mode p 126 gt button Switches to the Playback mode p 78 INFO button Turns the status screen display on the monitor on off p 23 Displays the control panel when the status screen is shown p 24 Rear e dial 7 Changes the settings AE L button Records the exposure before shooting p 116 and saves a preview image Green button Sets the exposure mode to Automatic Exposure and resets the settings AF point switching dial Sets focusing area p 122 AF button Sets focusing area and temporarily provides manual focus p 120 button
163. ibes how to set the save format for pictures taken and other settings Setting the File Format sseseeeeeeeeeeees 186 Setting the White Balance eeeeee 191 Correcting Images seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 199 Setting the Image Finishing Tone Custom Image Setting the File Format Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from 14m 10m 6m and 2m 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 14ml Recorded Pixels Pixels Paper Size 14m 4672x3104 14 x17 A2 paper 10m 3936x2624 10 x12 A3 paper 6m 3072x2048 8 x10 A4 paper 2m 1728x1152 5 x7 A5 paper The paper sizes above are references for optimal printing by recorded pixels The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level exposure control resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors 1 Select JPEG Recorded Pixels in the O Rec Mode 1 menu and press the four way controller gt spuiy s Buljoous 8 2 Use the four way controller A Y a 1A to select the number of recorded Fite Format JPEG pixels JPEG Recorded Pixels fm f JPEG Quality 10m When the number of recorded pixels is
164. ieteecie 118 Folder display 0 ee 217 Folder Name 00 00 267 Format siora 256 Four way controller A V lt 4 gt E E E E 20 21 Front e dial c00 18 21 G Green button 08 19 21 Green mode 95 Guide display 22 262 H HDMI terminal 0000 235 HDR Digital Filter 242 HDR Capture 0 0eee 200 High Contrast Digital Filter E E mnadeataaceeddestvends 153 241 High Dynamic Range 200 High Low Key Adjustment Custom Image n se 205 High ISO Noise Reduction 92 Highlight Correction 199 High Speed Flash Sync Mode AE E E hee Gates 175 Histogram sses 28 316 Hometown 00 e0eeee 58 258 Horizon Correction 133 Hue Custom Image 205 Hyper manual Mode M 107 Hyper program Mode P 96 l Image Comparison 226 Image Tone esscr 205 NUEK airaa 219 INFO button 0 19 21 78 Initial settings ee 57 INIMIANIZE gee cctacecevticueseseedensietys 256 Input Focal Length 135 Instant Review 68 263 Interval Shooting 20 144 ISO button oo 18 90 ISO Sensitivity 90 318 J JPEG atecc teeter eedesshiletacisenes 316 JPEG Quality 2 51 187 JPEG Recorded Pixels 186 K KEVIN seinas 196 L Language Setting 57 261
165. ignal about 30 000 times Contact PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery this will involve a fee Shooting with the Mirror Lock up Function Use the Mirror Lock up function if camera shake is evident even when the remote control or cable switch is used with a tripod To use the Mirror Lock up function press the shutter release button to raise the mirror up Press it again to release the shutter This camera has the following two types of the mirror lock up shooting MUP Mirror lock up Mirror lock up shooting with the shutter release button Mirror lock up shooting with the remote control The mup Mirror lock up__ shutter will be released immediately after the shutter remote control release button on the remote control unit is pressed p 138 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod suoij9un 4 Buljoous G 2 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode The Drive Mode screen appears J Use the four way controller lt gt to select MUP 4 Press the four way controller Y ET and use the four way controller Mirror Lock up Shooting lt gt to select MUP or MUP OS g amr MUP appears on the LCD panel MUP OROK suoij9un4 Buljoous g 8 om Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused
166. ill not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly such as by removing the battery while the camera is on Refer to the following pages for details on each menu item B Rec Mode menu p 83 X Playback menu amp p 213 N Set up menu S p 254 e C Custom Setting menu s p 85 Using the Mode Dial You can switch the exposure modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button Mode dial lock button Mode Characteristics Page USER USER Lets you capture images with the saved Capture mode p 207 Green Lets you capture images with fully automatic settings p 95 P Hyper program Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program Line when taking pictures You can use the front and rear e dials to switch to shutter priority or aperture priority p 96 Sv Sensitivity Priority Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the set sensitivity p 98 Tv Shutter Priority Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects p 100 Av Aperture Priority Lets you set the aperture for controlling the depth of field p 102 TAv Shutter amp Aperture Priority Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter spee
167. ime that the shutter is open and light strikes the CMOS sensor The amount of light that strikes the CMOS sensor can be changed by altering the shutter speed sRGB standard RGB International standard of color space established by the IEC International Electrotechnical Commission This is defined from color space for computer monitors and is also used as the standard color space for Exif 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 Symbols Green button 19 21 Preview button 129 C Custom Setting Menu E EAE 85 288 E Green mode 0 4 95 gt Playback button Woaaeat dese ta vasuateccnsagasadueans 19 21 78 I Playback Menu 213 287 B Rec Mode Menu 83 284 t Delete button 21 79 N Set up Menu 254 287 4 Flash pop up button Sishvdeanawvituss EEA 18 74 EV Compensation button AEE A EEEE 18 21 115 A AC Adapter siiis 47 Accessories isses 299 Adding the Date 274 AdobeRGB 068 279 314 AE LOCK crenatidens 116 126 AE Metering 0 113 317 AE L button 2 0 19 AF Adjustment ee 121 AF Assist Light 17
168. in captured images in the Exif data format You can embed photographer information in this Exif te Use the provided PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 software to check the Exif information 1 Select Copyright Information in the N Set up 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Copyright Information screen appears 2 Use the four way controller Embed Copyright Datat M gt lt gt to select y or w Embeds copyright information in Photographer the Exif Does not embed copyright Copyright Holder information in the Exif default setting J Use the four way controller A Y to select Photographer and press the four way controller gt The text entry screen appears 4 Enter the text Photographer aA a Textselection ABCDEFGH 1 JKLMNOPQR cursor STUVWXYZ0123456789 lt gt _ E amp Text input 5 cursor Sa Delete One Character Cancel OR Enter O eg o gt a Q gt Q Q o D o 2 gt Q 7 sbulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo 6 Available operations Rear e dial 73 Moves text input cursor Four way controller Moves text selection cursor Av lt gt Green button Switches between upper and lower case letters OK button Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor f button Deletes a char
169. ing No p 258 Setting the Time tt Hometown Yes Destination City Same as Hometown No Destination DST Same as Hometown No World Time A p 258 Hometown City According to default No setting Hometown DST According to default No setting A According to default Text Size setting No p 262 Guide Display 3sec Yes p 262 Beep All amp On Yes p 257 Brightness Level 0 Yes p 264 LCD Color Tuning 0 Yes p 265 Video Out According to default No p 234 setting HDMI Out Auto Yes p 236 USB Connection MSC Yes p 275 Folder Name Date Yes p 267 File Name IMGP _IGP No p 268 gt 3 3 5 x xipueddy E Item Default Setting n a Page Copyright Information Off No p 277 Auto Power Off 1min Yes p 270 Select Select Battery Auto Select Yes Battery AA Battery Type Auto detect Yes pari Reset p 290 Pixel Mapping p 280 Dust Alert p 296 Dust Dust Removal Removal i p 295 Start up Action W On Yes Sensor Cleaning p 297 Format p 256 4 Reset only for Reset File Name in the File Name screen C Custom Setting Menu Item Default Setting ie Page 1 EV Steps 1 3 EV Steps Yes p 116 2 Sensitivity Steps 1 EV Step Yes p 90 3 Expanded Sensitivity Off Yes p 90 4 Meter Operating Time 10sec Yes p 114 5 AE L with AF Locked Off Yes p 126 6 Link AE to AF Point
170. ing the White Balance p 193 for fine tuning 5 Press the OK button The settings are saved and the camera returns to the White Balance screen Turn the main switch to to display Digital Preview with the set color temperature 6 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture 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 Red tint Blue tint 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 12000 K sBulyes Bunooys f 0 o a o oo 2 o os c o gt oso gt gt 5 53 5 lt 2 lt D x a O c a o 2 gt a Q o e 26 o 3 gt gt lt n gt 3 gs n x D 3 Z m lt 3 o D n D e F 7 c a gt gt o S 5 o o o a g bana D 3 ea Q y61 Uedseson 4 M esjNaN Saving the White Balance Setting of a Captured Image You can copy the white balance setting of a captured image and save it as Manual White Balance 1 2 sBulyas Bunooys 6 k om In Playback mode display the image with the white balance setting you want to copy Press the four way controller Y The playback mode pale
171. ings Saves the settings to USER 1 Make the necessary settings 2 Select USER in the O Rec Mode 4 menu and press the four way controller gt The USER screen appears spuiy s Buljoous f s6ulyesg Buljoous No a Use the four way controller A Y to select Save and press the four way controller gt Check Saved USER Settings Reset USER Settings The Save screen appears Press the four way controller 4 to select Save and press the Saves current settings OK button in USER mode The settings are saved as USER Save Cancel Checking the Saved USER Settings Select Check Saved USER Settings in Step 3 of Saving the Settings and press the four way controller gt The current settings saved as USER are displayed Use the four way controller lt 4 gt Check Saved USER Settings to navigate the pages ISOAUTO 200 800 Da AWB G1 At Ro of 20 Spe lee 05 En W Gto t0 Press the OK button The camera returns to the USER screen Using Saved USER Settings You can easily retrieve saved settings 1 Set the mode dial to USER The saved settings are retrieved 2 Change the settings as necessary A Mode File Format To change the exposure mode use JPEG Recorded Pixeis Exposure Mode in the 48 Rec Mode 1 jpeg Quality menu This menu appears only when the ISO AUTO Setting mode dial is set to USER D Ran
172. iniature scene Creates an image that HDR looks like a high Weak Standard Strong dynamic range image Brightness 8 levels Base Adjusts the parameters Saturation 3 levels Parameter to create the desired Hue 3 levels Adj mage Contrast 3 levels Sharpness 3 levels Custom Filter Customize and save a filter to your own preferences High Contrast Off 1 to 5 Soft Focus Off 1 2 3 Tone Break Off Red Green Blue Yellow Shading Type 6 types Shading Level 3 to 3 Invert Color Off On Distortion Type 3 types Distortion Level Off Weak Medium Strong g Only JPEG and RAW files captured with this camera can be edited using the Digital Filters memo Applying the Digital Filter 1 Select an image for applying the digital filter in Playback mode 2 Press the four way controller Y The playback mode palette appears d Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select 0 Digital Filter and press the OK button The screen to select the filter appears 4 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select a filter and press the OK button After selecting a filter you can check the effects on the screen You can turn the front e dial sax to select a different image 5 Use the four way controller A V to select the parameter and the four way controller lt gt to adjust the value s ewj Buissad0i1g Color Fil
173. ion function is automatically disabled when the exposure mode is set to B mode Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS 205 optional or Remote Control F optional to prevent camera shake when using B mode Connect the cable switch to the cable release terminal p 17 To operate the shutter release button of the remote control set in 17 Remote Control in Bulb in the C Custom Setting 3 menu p 86 When the sensitivity is set to AUTO and the exposure mode is set to B mode the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in Setting the Range of Automatic Sensitivity Correction p 90 When the exposure mode is set to B the upper sensitivity limit is ISO 1600 There is no limit on exposure time for Bulb shooting However we recommend using the AC adapter kit K AC50 optional when shooting with a long exposure setting as the battery is used while the shutter remains open p 47 e dial in B amp X modes You can set the functions of the front and rear e dials in B and X modes Set in 27 e dial in B amp X modes in the C Custom Setting 4 menu p 86 Settings Front e dial s Rear e dial 7 1 Not Available Av Aperture 2 Av Aperture Not Available 3 Sensitivity Av Aperture 4 Av Aperture Sensitivity on 7 e Ss Q T Ss 2 gt N suoij9un 4 Buljoous g Using the X Flash X Sync Speed Mode The shutter speed is locked at 1 180 secon
174. itivity Priority Mode You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject The shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the selected sensitivity to obtain the appropriate exposure 1 Set the mode dial to Sv 2 Turn the rear e dial 78 to adjust the sensitivity The shutter speed aperture value and sensitivity are displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder t You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200 AUTO is not available In Sv mode you cannot change the sensitivity by turning the rear e dial 3 while pressing the ISO button e Turn the rear e dial 8 while pressing the 24 button to change the EV compensation value p 115 e Set the sensitivity in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV Set the exposure steps in 1 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 116 e dial in Sv mode You can set the functions of the front and rear e dials in Sv mode Set in 23 e dial in Sv mode in the C Custom Setting 4 menu p 86 Settings Front e dial sxe Rear e dial 7 1 Not Available Sensitivity 2 P SHIFT Program Shift Sensitivity 3 Sensitivity P SHIFT Program Shift 4 EV Compensation Sensitivity 5 Sensitivity EV Compensation 2 7 e Ss Q 7 Ss 2 gt N suoij9un 4 Buljoous g Using the Tv Shutter Priority Mode Lets you set
175. ivity a Lets you capture Green images with fully x x x x p 95 automatic settings Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according P Hyper to Program Line when program taking pictures You v v v Vv p 96 can use the front and rear e dials to switch between shutter priority and aperture priority Automatically sets the Sv shutter speed and Other Sensitivity aperture to the proper v x x than p 98 Priority exposure according AUTO to the set sensitivity Tv Lets you set the desired shutter speed anal for expressing v v x v a riority f f moving subjects Av Lets you ba the aperture for ae controlling the depth v i v v p 102 of field Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the TAv manually set shutter Shutter amp speed and aperture AUTO Aperture will give the proper Vv v v only p 104 Priority exposure according to the brightness of the subject 2 7 e e Ss Q 7 Ss a e gt N suoij9un 4 Buljoous g Change Change Exposure ere EV Com Change Characteristics Shutter Sensi Page Mode pensation Speed Aperture tivity Lets you set the M Hyper shutter speed and cence aperture to capture v v v wv p 107 the picture with creative intent Other Lets you capture than images that require AUTO B Bulb slow shutter speeds x x Y up to p 110 such as fireworks and O night scenes 1600 The shutter speed is locked at 1
176. k the saturation and hue with the radar chart This is not displayed when Image Tone is set to Monochrome Available operations sBulyes Bunooys 3 Front e dial s Switches between enabling and disabling contrast settings Rear e dial 7 Switches between Sharpness and Fine Sharpness When set to Fine Sharpness image outlines can be captured with more detail Main switch You can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the setting applied Not available during Live View AE L button Saves the background image Select Save as and press the OK button Not available during Live View 5 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Storing Frequently Used Settings By using USER function you can store the current camera settings and easily retrieve them The following settings can be stored File Format RAW File Format D Range Setting Exposure Mode Drive Mode Flash Mode Flash Exposure Comp e White Balance HDR Capture e Sensitivity Sensitivity AUTO Range e Custom Image e EV Compensation e Digital Filter Shake Reduction Horizon Correction Lens Correction Program Line Exposure Bracketing Extended Bracketing Bracketing Amount Type e Color Space JPEG Recorded Pixels e C Custom Setting 1 6 e JPEG Quality menu settings NE USER function cannot be set when the mode dial is set to Ml Green or amp Movie mode Saving the Sett
177. l 138 303 RESO Aos aitia 290 RESIZE iaieineea 238 Retro Digital Filter 153 241 Rotate sinri 225 S Saturation Custom Image 205 Save as Manual WB 198 Save Settings 0 000 207 SD Memory Card eee 49 Select Battery 0 ee 270 Select amp Delete oo ee 227 Self timer cecceeeeeeees 136 Sensitivity cece 90 Sensitivity Priority Mode Sv a A RER 98 Sensor Cleaning 295 297 N Set up Menu 254 287 Shade White Balance 191 Shadow Correction 199 Shake Reduction 132 162 Sharpness Custom Image E E EE EA 205 Shutter amp Aperture Priority Mode TAV ioina 104 Shutter Priority Mode Tv 100 Shutter release button 18 21 69 Shutter Speed 88 318 Slideshow nsss 222 Slim Digital Filter 242 Slow Shutter Speed NR 92 Slow speed Sync ee 168 Soft Digital Filter 153 241 SOUNG c cccccscecctasseeceesisoaseeeens 161 SRGB siecle 279 318 Star Burst Digital Filter ET OTON EA TAT 153 241 Status display 0 ee 262 Status screen ieee 23 Strap aoei anauia daa 42 Superimpose AF Area 32 122 Sv Sensitivity Priority Mode MOG iicctteciotectedessnedindananndintas 104 TEXT SIZO anenai 58 262 Toning Custom Image 205 Toy Camera Digital Filter eea a 153 241 Trailing Curtain Sync 170 180 Tungsten Light White Balance
178. l Images Cancel OROK So Press the OK button All images are deleted The confirmation screen appears when i there are protected images Use the four i way controller A VY to select Delete All 3image s or Leave All and press the OK button Protected images are found When Delete All is selected protected images are also deleted Delete All Leave All suoljoun4 yoeqheld H Protecting Images from Deletion Protect You can protect images from being accidentally deleted Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card is formatted Protecting a Single Image 1 Press the four way controller Y in Playback mode The playback mode palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V 4 gt to select O Protect and press the OK button The screen to select the Protect setting method is displayed J Use the four way controller A Y to select Single Image and press the OK button Single Image MENU D w D lt oy D Q x 1 5 2 5 a 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select an image to protect Fi Press the four way controller 4 to select Protect Select Unprotect to cancel the protect settings 6 Press the OK button The image is protected and the f icon appears at the top right of the screen Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to protect other images Protecting All Images 1 Select
179. l Preview screen appears 2 Press the four way controller gt d Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Off Optical Preview P or On Selecting On activates Digital Preview Bright Dark Area Histogram 4 Press the OK button 5 When On is selected in Step 2 use the four way controller 4 Y to select Histogram or Bright Dark Area and use the four way controller lt gt to select or 6 Press the MENU button twice te While setting Multi exposure or shooting with Live View or during interval shooting Optical Preview is used regardless of the setting Displaying the Optical Preview a Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject suoij9un 4 Buljoous R 2 Turn the main switch to while looking through the viewfinder You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while the main switch is set to the position During this time no shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released J Take your finger off the main switch Optical Preview is ended and the camera is ready to take a picture Displaying the Digital Preview 1 Focus on the subject then compose the picture in the viewfinder and turn the main switch to The icon appears on the monitor during preview and you can check the composition exp
180. l flash sync mode to HS High speed flash sync Sa Go N Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture tes The 4 will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready fully charged e High speed flash sync is available only when the shutter speed is faster than 1 180 seconds e High speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb yse 4 ey Buisp ysej4 ay Buisn e Using in Wireless Mode By using two external flashes AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ or using the built in flash with an external flash you can shoot in P TTL flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord Y memo Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS Two or more AF540FGZ AF360FGZ external flashes are required to use High speed flash sync in the wireless mode This function cannot be used in combination with the built in flash e Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to the camera to SLAVE Setting the Channel for the External Flash on the Camera First set the channel for the external flash unit on the camera Ng So Y memo Set the channel for the external flash unit Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash Turn on the camera and the external flash and press the shutter release button halfway The built in flash is set to the same channel as the external flash unit When set t
181. le software the colors look lighter Aperture The aperture increases or reduces the light beam thickness passing through the lens to the CMOS sensor Auto Bracket For automatically changing exposure When the shutter release button is pressed three images are captured The first one has no compensation the second is underexposed and the third is overexposed This camera features Exposure Bracketing that captures images in different exposures and Extended Bracketing that captures images with set White Balance Saturation Hue High Low Key Adjustment Contrast and Sharpness levels Bright portions Overexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears white Camera Shake Blur When the camera moves while the shutter is open the entire image appears blurred This occurs more often when shutter speed is low Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity using the flash and raising the shutter speed Alternatively use a tripod to stabilize the camera As camera shake is mostly likely to occur when pressing the shutter release button use the Shake Reduction function the self timer or the remote control unit to prevent camera movement CMOS Sensor Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals that create the image 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 i
182. lecting Self timer N for Setting Remote Control J Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again sBuljeg jeuonippy BulBuey fe 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 Adjustment in the N Set up 1 r Date Adjustment menu p 254 t Setting the Date and Time p 61 a eee Date 01 01 2009 Time 00 00 Changing the Date Display Settings complete Setting the World Time The date and time set in Initial Settings p 57 serve as the date and time of your present location Setting the destination in World Time enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas 1 Select World Time in the Set up 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The World Time screen appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select Destination or t SUING NSSINS Hometown for Setting the Destination Time London This setting changes the date and timeon lt tHometown the guide display screen New York sBulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo 6 No d Press the four way controller 4 V The selection frame moves to Destination setting 4 Press the four way controller gt The Destination screen appe
183. lly sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject 1 Set the mode dial to TAv N Turn the front e dial sax to adjust the shutter speed The shutter speed can be set within the range of 1 8000 to 30 seconds Turn the rear e dial 73 to adjust the aperture Aperture range depends on the lens in use The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder TAV W W AF S O c 2 1000 F4 5 ISO mm AUTO OL k Turn the rear e dial 3 while pressing the button to change the EV compensation value p 115 e Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV Set the exposure steps in 1 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 116 e In TAV mode the sensitivity is fixed to AUTO Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the sensitivity will blink on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder In this sort of situation change the shutter speed and aperture When the indication stops blinking you can take the picture with proper exposure Use a commercially available ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark U 1000 F45 EN A 0 gt j suoij9un 4 Buljoous S suoij9un 4 Buljoous g e dial in TAv amp M M
184. ly FA SOFT 85mm F2 8 Built in flash always discharges fully 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 v Available Restricted x Not available er Built in AF540FGZ AF200FG Camera function flash AF360FGZ AF160FC Red eye reduction flash v v v Automatic flash discharge v vA v After the flash is fully charged the camera automatically switches to the flash sync vA v vA speed ae is automatically set in P and Tv V Z o Auto check in the viewfinder x x x U e na oe sensitivity zi v wel Slow speed Sync v vA v Flash exposure compensation v vy v AF Assist Light of the external flash x v x Trailing Curtain Sync 2 v v x Contrast control sync flash mode 3 V 4 Slave flash x vA x Multiple flash x x x High speed flash sync x v x Wireless flash tag vv x 1 Available only when using DA DA L D FA FA J FA F or A lens 2 Shutter speed of 1 90 seconds or slower 3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ 1 3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built in flash and 2 3 can be output by the external flash 4 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ 5 Multiple AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units or a combina
185. m depending on the time MENU Cancel Date Format mm dd yy 24h Date 01 01 2009 Time 00 00 Settings complete Use the four way controller Y to select Settings complete Karam anldanp ol Date 01 01 2009 Time 00 00 Settings complete MENU Cancel Press the OK button The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture If you set the date and time with the menu operations the screen will return to the N Set up 1 menu In this case press the MENU button Pressing the MENU button while adjusting the date and time cancels the settings made so far and switches the camera to Capture mode If the power is turned on without the date and time set the Date Adjustment screen is displayed if the initial settings have been completed You can also set the date and time later by menu operations p 258 When you press the OK button in Step 10 the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds e You can change the language and the date and time settings with the menu operations p 258 p 261 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Green mode automatic exposure according to the program line set to auto to ensure successful capturing For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures refer to chapter 4 and o
186. minated when the exposure metering is performed You can set it to not illuminate in 29 LCD Panel Illumination in the C Custom Setting 5 menu p 87 How to Change Function Settings Function settings can be changed using the direct keys the control panel or the menu Some functions can be changed using both the control panel and menu This section explains the basic ways to change function settings Using the Direct Keys By pressing the four way controller A Y lt gt in Capture mode you can set Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance and Custom Image p 82 Below how to set to the flash mode will be explained as an example elaweyd ino Bulsp 310499 H 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Flash Mode screen appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt FATRE to select a flash mode Flash On SLOW SLOW SLOW B2ZHER J Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture 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 1 Check the status screen and then press the INFO button The control panel appears Press the INFO button if the status screen is not displayed Poan GQe W AFS 112000 F2 8 B 0 0 31600 em
187. n When 34 Auto Image Rotation in the C Custom Setting 5 menu p 87 is set to Off en mages with rotation information are displayed according to the orientation of the camera Comparing Images You can display two images side by side 1 Press the four way controller Y in Playback mode The playback mode palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select I9 Image Comparison and press the OK button The last image displayed will be displayed twice side by side J Select two images and compare ooo oooi them at left and right ae Qx20 You can perform the following operations while comparing the images Available operations OK button Moves the selection frame to right image both v images and left image each time the button is a pressed Four way controller Moves area to enlarge When the selection frame is x AV lt P placed on both images you can manipulate both a images at the same time 5 o Green button Returns the enlarge display position to the center 2 Front e dial s When the selection frame is placed on the left or right image the previous or next image is displayed Rear e dial 7387 Enlarges or reduces the image When the selection frame is placed on both images you can manipulate both images at the same time INFO button Switches information display On Off button When the selection frame is placed on the left or right
188. n the card are being recorded or accessed If it is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Eg Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation Format new SD Memory Cards Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras t Formatting the SD Memory Card p 256 Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that they cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software If you are going to discard give away or sell your SD Memory Card you should ensure that the data on the card are completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information There are off the shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data In any case the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk p pezs Bung Recorded Pixels and Quality Level When the File Format is JPEG Choose the number of pixels size and quality level JPEG data compression rate of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more s are clearer when printed
189. n item WelWhite Balance hSaturation Hue h High Low Key Adj Contrast MENU Cancel 4 Press the OK button 5 Use the four way controller A Y to select Bracketing Amount and press the four way controller gt suoij9un 4 Buljoous g it Ss SN en Use the four way controller A V to select the bracketing amount For White Balance select from BA 1 default setting BA 2 BA 3 GM 1 GM 2 or GM 3 For other settings select from 1 default setting 2 3 or 4 Press the OK button Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to the Capture mode Take the picture Three frames are saved When Extended Bracketing is set the file format is always set to JPEG and cannot be changed You cannot use Extended Bracketing when the file format is set to RAW When Extended Bracketing is set Interval Shooting and Multi exposure are not available Extended Bracketing Digital Filter and HDR Capture cannot be used at the same time The mode set last is used Exposure Bracketing and Extended Bracketing can be used at the same time When Image Tone for Custom Image is set to Monochrome Saturation and Hue are not available When Fine Sharpness is set for Custom Image the sharpness of Extended Bracketing operates as Fine Sharpness When Contrast is set for Custom Image the contrast of Extended Bracketing operates according to the Contrast setti
190. n that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again 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 AWB Auto or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images Color liom Seinge Temperature Automatically adjusts the white balance Approx 4 000 to AWB Auto default setting 8 000K 3 Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight Approx 5 200K For use when taking pictures in the x Shade shade It reduces the bluish color tones Approx 8 000K in a picture Cloudy pete when taking pictures on cloudy Approx 6 000K For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting Select the type of fluorescent light eS A D Fluorescent Light Daylight Color Approx 6 500K 9 N Fluorescent Light Daylight White Approx 5 000K W Fluorescent Light Cool White Approx 4 200K L Fluorescent Light Warm White Approx 3 000K Tunasien For use when taking pictures under light Ro A bulb or other tungsten light It reduces Approx 2 850K 9 the reddish color tones in a picture For use when taking pictures using the 4 amp wB Flash built in flash Approx 5 400K 2 Use this to keep and strengthen the CTE color tone of the light source in the image Use this to manually adjust the whit
191. nail is selected for Layout this is not displayed After the index is saved the camera returns to Playback mode and the index image is displayed te Processing may take a while when creating an index print When the number of saved images is smaller than the number set for Images empty spaces will appear in Thumbnail layout and some images may be duplicated in other layouts The images are positioned in order starting from the smallest file number when Thumbnail or Square is selected aw 5 lt D Q x T c 3 e 5 a suoijouny y2eq eld H 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 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback 1 menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Slideshow and press the four way controller gt The screen to make the slideshow settings appears J Use the four way controller A Y to select the item you want to change The following items can be changed gt Slideshow starts Start Interval Screen Effect Repeat Playback GEN 5 Item Description Setting Interval Select the image display interval 3 default setting 5 10 30 seconds Screen Effect Select the transition effect when the next image is displayed Off default setting Fade
192. ng Taking Pictures Using Digital Filter You can apply a filter when taking pictures The following filters can be selected look of old photos Filter name Effect Parameter Shading Level 1 2 3 For taking pictures that 7 Toy Camera look as if taken with a toy Sues camera Tone Break Red Green Blue Yellow Toning 3 to 3 Retro For taking pictures with the Frame Composite None Thin Medium Thick High Contrast For taking pictures with high contrasts 1 to 5 Extract Color For extracting a specific color and taking the rest of the picture in black and white Color Red Magenta Blue Cyan Green Yellow Color Freq Range 2 to 2 For taking pictures with a Soft Focus 1 2 3 eye lens Soft soft focus throughout the f image Shadow Blur On Off For taking pictures of night Effect Density Small Medium scenes or lights reflected Large on water with a special i Star Burst sparkling look achieved by Size Short Medium Long adding cross like effects to E SEA the picture s highlights Angle 0 30 45 60 For taking pictures that Fish eye look as if taken with a fish Weak Medium Strong n 7 e e Ss Q T c Ss 2 gt N suoij9un 4 Buljoous R Filter name Effect Parameter Custom Filter Customize and save a filter to your own preferences High Contrast Off 1 to 5
193. ng a slave unit yse 4 24 Busy ysej4 34 Buisp e 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 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord When using the built in flash with an external flash that does not have wireless flash mode function such as AF200FG attach the Hot Shoe Adapter Fe optional to the camera hot shoe and an Off Camera Shoe Adapter F optional to the bottom of the external flash and connect these with the Extension Cord F5P optional as shown in the illustration below The Off Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted using the tripod screw to your tripod Only the P TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built in flash When combining with the built in flash Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords You can combine two or more external flashes AF540FGZ AF360F GZ 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 unit as shown in the illustration below Connect an external flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F optional to the Off Camera Shoe Adapter F optional and then connect another Off Camera
194. normal Capture mode The camera cannot be operated during interval shooting To cancel the interval shooting press any button on the back of the camera or press the shutter release button and the MENU button to display the exit confirmation screen and then use the four way controller A Y to select Exit and press the OK button You can also exit the interval shooting by turning the main switch off or turning the mode dial When the interval shooting is set Extended Bracketing and Multi exposure are not available Interval shooting is not available when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb mode O Single Frame Shooting is selected regardless of the current drive mode setting If the subject is not in focus with the focus mode set to AF S Single mode or if the Interval setting is too short and the previous image processing cannot be completed before taking the next picture no picture may be taken Although each shot taken is displayed on the monitor with Instant Review they cannot be enlarged or deleted The Interval setting is disabled when Number of Shots is set to 1 Interval shooting is canceled when the SD Memory Card has no more available space If Auto Power Off function p 270 turns the camera off during interval shooting the camera automatically turns on again when the shooting time approaches It is recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC50 optional when using the interval shooting over a long period of
195. ns a number of images together and p 219 creates a new image from them 9 Image Comparison Displays two images side by side p 226 Protects images from being accidentally O n Protect arasad p 231 2 DPOF Sets the DPOF settings p 273 1 This cannot be performed when a RAW image is displayed 2 This cannot be performed when a JPEG image is displayed Playback Menu Setting Items You can perform the following settings in the P Playback menu Press the MENU button in Playback mode to display the BE Playback 1 menu sets the initial magnification when enlarging images Menu Item Function Page Plays back the images one after another Slideshow You can set how images will be displayed p 222 in the slideshow cay Sets whether to display the Bright Dark Playback Display Area warning in Playback mode and also Method pels Delete All Images You can delete all saved images at once p 230 aw 5 lt D Q x T 3 e 5 a Enlarging Images Images can be magnified up to 32 times in Playback mode 1 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select an image in Playback mode ligt JPEG 1 2000 F5 6 1100 0001 2 Turn the rear e dial 3 to the SS a00 0004 right toward Q The image enlarges at each click 1 2 times to 32 times Available operations v amp Four way controller A V 4 gt Moves area to enlarge
196. ntral 9 focusing points are wide cross area sensors Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera with a magnification of approximately 0 9 and field of view of approximately 100 for easier manual focusing Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points on the viewfinder illuminate red Features a large 3 0 inch monitor with approximately 921 000 dots a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for high precision viewing performance Features a Live View function for shooting while viewing the subject in real time on the monitor Movies can be recorded by taking advantage of the camera lens properties The camera can also output composite and HDMI video so that you can watch recorded images and movies on a TV or high quality monitor A user friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera The large text high contrast monitor and easy to use menus make the camera easier to operate The body exterior is magnesium alloy and the dials buttons joints and retractable parts of the camera are dust proof and water resistant Features Dust Removal function to shake the CMOS sensor and remove the collected dust Features Hyper program and Hyper manual modes that let you take pictures with the intended exposure Also features Sensitivity Priority mode Sv that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity and Shutter amp Aperture P
197. ntrol PENTAX Remote Control F optional Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter release button Mirror Quick return mirror mirror lock up function Digital Filter Toy Camera Retro High Contrast Extract Color Soft Star Burst Fish eye Monochrome Color Water Color Pastel Slim Miniature HDR Base Parameter Adj Custom Filter Custom Image Image Tone 7 types Saturation Hue Contrast Sharpness Fine Sharpness High Low Key Adj Filter Effect Toning Three or five frames underexposed proper exposure and Exposure overexposed are shot continuously with exposure bracketing Bracketing Selectable between 1 3 EV and 1 2 EV for EV steps Extended Three frames are saved continuously with white balance saturation Bracketing hue high low key adjustment contrast and sharpness bracketing Multi exposure Select the number of shots between 2 and 9 Auto EV Adjustment can be set according to the number of shots Exposure Meter Exposure Range TTL multi 77 segment metering Exposure range from EV 0 to EV 22 at ISO 100 with 50 mm f 1 4 lens Center weighted and Spot metering mode can be set Ev s 5 levels EV Steps can be selected Compensation Button type timer type two times the meter operating time set in AE Lock Custom Function Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed P TTL built in flash with serial control G
198. number of shots to be taken Press the four way controller and use the four way controller A V to select the number of shots to be taken You can select between 1 and 99 shots Use the four way controller A V to select Start Interval Set the time when the first picture is taken Press the four way controller and use the four way controller A V to select Now or Set Time Now Shooting starts immediately You can take two or more pictures Shooting starts at the set time Press the four way controller to select Start Time use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select the time and use the four way controller 4 V to set the start time Set Time Use the four way controller A V to select Start Shooting and press the OK button The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures Press the shutter release button R3 halfway The focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus Interval Shooting Standby Remaining Shots 10 images Interval 00 00 00 MENU Exit suoij9un 4 Buljoous S suoij9un4 Buljoous g 4 Press the shutter release button fully memo When Start Interval is set to Now the first picture is taken When set to Set Time shooting starts at the set time For shooting multiple pictures pictures are taken at the interval set in Step 2 After the set number of pictures is taken the camera returns to
199. nward Basic Shooting Operation cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 64 Using a ZOOM Lens ou ceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseessees 71 Using the Built in Flash oo cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 72 Playing Back Images ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 78 Basic Shooting Operation Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep your elbows close to your body e Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture suoneiad siseg 3 Horizontal position Vertical position mend To reduce camera shake support your body or the camera on a solid object bad such as a table tree or wall e Although there are individual differences among photographers the shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1 focal length x1 5 For example it is 1 75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1 150 of a second for 100 mm Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function p 132 when using a lower shutter speed e When using a telephoto lens a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake e Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod p 132 When the Camera is not Level This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level When the camera is not level this is indicated on the bar graph in the
200. o 4 mode the channel currently set for the built in flash is displayed in the viewfinder for 10 seconds e Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel Refer to the manual of AF540FGZ or AF360F GZ for details on how to set the channel on the external flash Using the Built in Flash Wirelessly Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built in flash 1 Press the four way controller Y The Flash Mode screen appears 2 Select 4 and press the OK EREA button Wireless Mode The camera is ready to take a picture 5 5 sLow sLow sLow F D gt z EB0 0 MENU Cancel te Y4 cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Ml Green When the drive mode is set to iiss Remote Control 3s delay MUP Mirror lock up or MW Mirror lock up remote control or the lens aperture is not set to the A position 4 cannot be selected yse 4 24 Busy Changing the Built in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built in flash discharge method in wireless mode Set in 31 Flash in Wireless Mode in the C Custom Setting 5 menu p 87 On Discharges the built in flash as a master Default setting 2 Off Discharges the built in flash as a control flash bem HS4 High speed flash sync is not available with the built in flash ysej4 ay Buisp e Wireless Shooting Using a Combination of the Built in Flash and an External
201. o Epson Corporation The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation e There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this manual are different from the actual product 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 AN Warnin This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause 9 serious personal injuries This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor Caution ene or medium personal injuries or material losses ABOUT THE CAMERA A Warning Do not disassemble or modify the camera High voltage areas are present inside the camera with the risk of electric shock e Ifthe camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera never touch the exposed portion There is a risk of electric shock Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous Take care that small children do not hang the strap over their necks e Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with a telephoto lens attached as viewing the sun may damage your eyes Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight If any irregularities occur during use such as smoke or a strange odor stop use immediately remove the battery or the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTA
202. ocations this mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure y memo The center weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi segment metering mode when using a lens other than a DA DAL D FA FA J FA F or A lens or when lens aperture ring is set to other than A Auto Can only be used if 37 Using Aperture Ring p 294 in the C Custom Setting J LOO D 6 menu is set to Permitted suoij9un 4 Buljoous S suoij9un 4 Buljoous g Linking AE to AF Point during Multi Segment Metering In 6 Link AE to AF Point of the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 85 you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi segment metering Off Exposure is set separately from AF point default setting 2 On Exposure is set in accordance with AF point Using the Center Weighted Metering Metering is weighted at the center of the screen Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience instead of leaving it to the camera The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases center This mode does not automatically compensate RRN INUN HON VAY URON TON ANS TRAY LOOS Mine Auna UH LL ips
203. odes You can set the functions of the front and rear e dials in TAv and M modes Set in 26 e dial in TAv amp M modes in the C Custom Setting 4 menu p 86 Settings Front e dial sxe Rear e dial 7 1 Tv Shutter Speed Av Aperture 2 Av Aperture Tv Shutter Speed Green Button in TAv amp M The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at the moment the Green button is pressed in TAv and M modes You can select an exposure adjustment method in 28 Green Button in TAv amp M in the C Custom Setting 4 menu p 86 The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted 1 Program Line automatically according to Program Line p 94 The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is 2 Tv Shift adjusted automatically 3 Av Shift The shutter speed is locked and the aperture is adjusted automatically 4 Off Disables Green button operation e Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to the A Auto position Using M Hyper 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 overexposed brighter photographs ts Effect
204. of the movie is displayed on the monitor d Press the four way controller 4 Movie playback starts Movie 10min00sec 100 0001 Available operations Four way controller 4 Pause Resume Rear e dial 73 Volume control 6 levels Four way controller gt Frame advance when paused Press and hold four way Fast forward playback while pressed controller gt Four way controller lt 4 Reverse playback Frame reverse when paused Press and hold four way Fast reverse playback while pressed controller lt 4 Four way controller V Stop When the movie ends playback stops and the first frame is displayed t You can use the provided AV cable I AVC7 or a commercially available HDMI cable to play back the recorded movies on a TV or other AV device p 233 e Even if you used an external microphone to record movie sound in stereo monaural sound is played back when you output the movie via the PC AV terminal When you output the movie via the HDMI terminal sound is played back in stereo on 7 e Ss Q T Ss 2 gt N suoij9un 4 Buljoous R Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie You can capture a single frame from a recorded movie and save it as a JPEG still picture 1 2 So Pause the movie in Step 3 on p 165 to display the frame to save as a still picture Press the AE L button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four wa
205. oller gt and adjust the value with the rear e dial 7387 or the four way controller lt 4 gt Available operations Four way controller gt or Adjusts the focus to a closer position rear e dial 3 to the right Q Four way controller lt 4 or Adjusts the focus to a farther position rear e dial 73 to the left I3 Green button Resets the adjustment value to 0 5 Press the OK button The adjustment value is saved 6 Press the MENU button The camera returns to the Capture mode Take a test picture You can easily check the focusing position by enlarging the image during Live View p 156 or Digital Preview p 131 Lay e Even when an adjustment value has been saved using Apply One if you press the OK button with Apply All selected in Step 3 the Apply All value is used instead of the Apply One value e To reset a saved adjustment value select Reset in Step 3 Selecting the Focusing Area AF Point Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to The factory default setting is am Auto The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder Superimpose AF Area suoij9un 4 Buljoous 6 Center Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder SEL Select Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points in the AF area The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered ao
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207. on Lens Correction function x x x x 1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or brighter Only available at A position 2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or brighter 3 When using the built in flash and AF540FGZ AF360FGZ AF200FG or AF160FC 4 Aberration correction is available in Lens Correction in the 43 Rec Mode 1 menu The Distortion Correction setting is disabled when using the DA 10 17mm FISH EYE lens 5 Only available with compatible lenses 6 To use an F FA SOFT 85 mm f 2 8 lens or FA SOFT 28 mm f 2 8 lens set 37 Using Aperture Ring in the C Custom Setting 6 menu to Permitted Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set but only within manual aperture range 7 Only available with KaF2 mount FA lenses 8 The AF point is fixed to LJ Center 9 Av Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure with the aperture open Adjusting the aperture ring has no effect on the actual aperture value 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 and DA L lenses without ultrasonic motors and D FA FA J and F lenses use the KaF mount See the lens manual for details Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera When the aperture ring is set to other than the A Auto
208. ooting Flash On is used when shooting with Daylight Sync shooting Taking pictures in P mode 1 Pop up the flash manually and confirm that the flash mode is set to 4 2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged 3 Take a picture L memo ZN 1 Without Daylight Sync With Daylight Sync The picture may be overexposed if the background is too bright 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 3 EV and 1 2 EV Step interval Flash compensation 1 3 EV 2 0 1 7 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 2 EV 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 Set interval of steps in 1 EV Steps p 116 in the C Custom Setting 1 menu Set the flash compensation value by turning ETE the rear e dial in the Flash Mode Flash On screen Pressing the Green button returns the flash exposure compensation to siow sLgw sLow wy the default setting 0 0 50 F oF x 0 0 MEND Cancel OROK I The flash exposure compensation cannot be set in W Green mode appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel during the flash exposure compensation p 31 p 33 If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus side no compensation will be effective Compensating to the minus side may not affect the image if the subject is too close the ape
209. osure and focus Available operations Rear e dial 7 Enlarges the preview image p 214 AE L button Saves the preview image Select Save as and press the OK button 2 Press the shutter release button halfway Digital Preview is ended and the autofocus system operates Lore The maximum display time for Digital Preview is 60 seconds ww suojouny Buljoous S Preventing Camera Shake during Shutter Release Using the Shake Reduction Function The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur The Shake Reduction function allows you to take pictures at approximately 4 steps slower shutter speed without the risk of the camera shake The Shake Reduction function is ideal when taking pictures in the following situations e When taking pictures in dimly lit locations such as indoors at night on cloudy days and in the shade e When taking telephoto pictures Picture taken with Blurred picture the Shake Reduction function suojouny Buljoous 6 The Shake Reduction function can be used to reduce horizontal and vertical camera shake or keep the image level cation e The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused by subject movement To take pictures of a moving subject increase the shutter speed e The Shake Reduction function may not fully reduce came
210. osure is set Interval Shooting and Extended Bracketing are not available Multi exposure Exposure Bracketing and Extended Bracketing cannot be used at the same time The mode set last is used Lens Correction setting p 201 is disabled when Multi exposure is set If any of the following operations are performed while shooting the pictures that have been already taken are saved and Multi exposure is exited The BJ button MENU button four way controller 4 Y lt gt INFO button or RAW button is pressed The mode dial is turned Exposure Bracketing is set When shooting in Multi exposure mode using Live View a semi transparent composite image of the pictures taken is displayed It is not displayed when outputting to an external monitor suoij9un 4 Buljoous S Shooting while Adjusting the Settings Auto Bracket Auto Bracket is a function for shooting while automatically changing the camera settings There are two Auto Bracket modes Exposure Bracketing and Extended Bracketing You can set Auto Bracketing Order in 8 Auto Bracketing Order in the C Custom Setting 2 menu p 85 Auto Bracketing Order O gt D 309 909 094 79 Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed Exposure Bracketing You can take 3 or 5 continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed When taking 3 pictures the first frame is exposed with no compensation the
211. ote depending on the press the OK button lens adjusting the composition Live View is displayed and the may cause vignetting composition can be adjusted Start Adjustment Cancel J Adjust the composition sBulyes Bunooys f Available operations Four way controller Moves the composition up down left or right Aava Adjust from approximately 1 mm to 1 mm on the image sensor Rear e dial 387 Adjusts the level of the composition Adjust from approximately 1 to 1 Green button Resets the adjustment value 4 Press the OK button The camera returns to normal Live View and is ready to take a picture The saved adjustment value is reset when the Live View is ended k memo sBbulyas Bunooys 6 Setting the Image Finishing Tone Custom Image You can set the image finishing tone before shooting Select from the following seven modes for Image Tone Bright default setting Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Muted and Monochrome You can adjust the following items for Image Tone Item Settings Saturation Sets the color saturation Available settings 4 to 4 Hue Sets the color Available settings 4 to 4 High Low Key Adj Changes the brightness of the image Available settings 4 to 4 Sets the image contrast Available settings 4 to 4 Contrast You can also change the setting to Contrast Highlight Adjustment or Cont
212. oving Dust with a BlOWe cccccceeeeeeeceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 297 Optional Accessories 22 cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeanees 299 Error Messages ccccececeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaseeeeeeeeeseseeeeseneesenens 305 Troubleshooting oiiciceiczscceceeersscectesdaedeccctecssectctesceeectsctectsscecteecdset 307 Main Specifications ccccccccceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeseeeseeees 309 GIOSSANY aaia eaaa S etectees scttetepenstiencteactetceeeee inde 314 ING OX iris Se cater et Tr a T 319 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters 1 10 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics accessories and the names and functions of various parts Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures Shooting Functions Explains the shooting related functions Using the Flash Explains how to use the built in flash and the external flash Shooting Settings Explains the procedures for configuring image processing and setting the file format Playback Functions Explains the procedures for playing back deleting and protecting pictures Processing Images Explains the procedures for changing the image size using image filters and processing pictures tak
213. p 170 You can synchronize a dedicated external flash wg Wireless Mode AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ without using a sync The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the exposure mode Exposure Mode Selectable Flash Mode Restrictions m A148 No flash compensation Tv TAv M B titols X 4 40 14 P Av Sv 4o s cele 4 USER According to the saved settings 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Flash Mode screen appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select a flash mode When not in W Green mode turn the rear e dial 7 to perform the flash exposure compensation p 76 suoljeiadg s1seg be suoneiado siseg a J Press the OK button 1 Press the 4 button The camera is ready to take a picture Using Built in Flash The built in flash pops up and begins charging When the flash is fully charged k US 4 appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel p 31 p 33 N h L N ES o Ke Press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken When the mode dial is at W the flash is not discharged if the lighting conditions do not require flash for correction even when the flash is popped up The Flash On is used if the flash is popped up when the mode dial is a
214. payers Bum eg o AF frame t The Eyecup FR is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera leaves _ the factory Diopter adjustment is available with the Eyecup Fr attached However adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed To remove the Eyecup Fr press in one side and pull it out in the direction of the arrow To attach the Eyecup FR align it with the groove on the viewfinder eyepiece and push it into position If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly even if you set the diopter adjustment lever use an optional diopter correction lens adapter M However the Eyecup Fr must be removed to use this adapter p 302 Oo lop Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Turn the main switch to ON The camera will turn on Set the main switch to the position OFF to turn off the camera 9 m 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 it turns off automatically turn it on again or perform any of the following The shutter release button is pressed halfway The P button is pressed The INFO button is pressed e By default the camera is set to power off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity You can change the setting in Auto Power Off in the N Set up 3 menu p 270 payleys Bunje5 3 Initial Settings The first time
215. pecify the size and position of the area to crop appears on the screen s ewj Buissad0i1g s ewj Buissad0i1g 6 4 QS S amp Specify the size and position of the area to crop by using cropping frame Available operations Rear e dial 3 Changes the size of the cropping frame Four way controller Moves the cropping frame AV lt P INFO button Changes the aspect ratio Select from 3 2 4 3 16 9 or 1 1 The image can also be rotated from 45 to 45 in increments of 1 Green button Rotates the cropping frame in 90 increments appears only when the size of the cropping frame can be rotated Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Save as Press the OK button The cropped image is saved as a new image Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit captured images using digital filters The following filters are available the look of an old photo Filter name Effect Parameter Creates an image that Shading Level 1 2 3 Toy Camera looks as though itwas Blur 1 2 3 shot with a toy camera Tone Break Red Green Blue Yellow Toning 3 to 3 Retro Creates an image with Frame Composite None Thin Medium Thick High Contrast Enhances the contrast in the image 1 to 5 Extract Color Extracts a sp
216. perature and remaining battery power If usage time is reduced even when properly charged the battery has reached the end of its usage span Install a new battery in the camera Inserting Removing the Battery When using the battery for the first time charge the battery and insert it into the camera mig Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long while The battery may leak If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert a new battery after a long time follow the procedure for Setting the Date and Time p 61 Insert the battery correctly If the battery is inserted incorrectly it may cause camera breakdown Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time 1 Open the battery cover Lift the battery cover unlock knob turn towards OPEN to unlock and then pull the cover open 2 Face the A mark on the battery towards the outside of the camera push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and insert the battery Insert until the battery locks To remove the battery push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow with your hand Remove the battery when it pops out slightly payes Bun e9 ie d Close the battery cov
217. perture Ring Prohibited Yes p 294 Reset Custom Functions p 290 5 The saved adjustment value is reset only for Reset in the 36 AF Adjustment screen gt 3 3 5 x xipueddy 2 Resetting the Menu Resetting Rec Mode Playback Set up Menu Settings in 43 Rec Mode menu P Playback menu N Set up menu direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to default settings y memo Language 4 Date Adjustment the city and DST settings for World Time Text Size Video Output Copyright Information and C Custom Setting menu settings are not reset cation Reset function is not available when the mode dial is set to USER 1 Select Reset in the Set up 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears Press the four way controller 4 to select Reset and press the OK button Returns to default settings The settings are reset and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Resetting the Custom Menu Reset settings in C Custom Setting menu to default settings 1 Select Reset Custom Functions in the C Custom Setting 6 menu and press the four way controller gt The Reset Custom Functions screen appears 2 Press the four way controller A to select Reset and press the Returns the custom function OK button settings to default values The settings are reset and the scr
218. plug cord battery D LI90 D BC90 Software CD ROM Operating Manual Quick Guide S SW90 this manual Names and Functions of Working Parts Built in flash Strap lug R AF assist light PENTAX S we Card cover ASD Self timer lamp Remote control ae receiver SY p i Lens mount index Lens unlock button Speaker Microphone Viewfinder SKS S gt jg es a Microphone terminal Ci 5 G OX mini HDMI terminal 3 PC AV terminal 68 DC input terminal Terminal cover Monitor Tripod socket Battery grip contacts removed the Eyecup Fr removed Hot shoe Strap lug X sync socket Mirror AF coupler Lens information contacts Diopter adjustment lever LCD panel Film plane indicator CMOS sensor plane indicator Self timer lamp Remote control receiver Cable release terminal Card access lamp Battery cover unlock knob Battery cover In the first illustration the camera is shown with the Hot shoe cover Fx In the second illustration the camera is shown with the Hot shoe cover Fx and _ N elawey ino Buisp 310499 R oo es weg JNO Hulsp 310499 5 Capture Mode Functions of buttons dials and levers used during shooting are noted AVEA AAOAO A 00 OOO a P e gt erQ oS II Ss E BE a
219. posed or underexposed white balance may not be adjusted In this case adjust appropriate exposure first and then adjust the white balance e When the mode dial is set to 8 Movie the white balance cannot be measured Adjust the white balance in any exposure mode other than y Movie before recording a movie sbulyes Bunooys f Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature Use figures to set the color temperature 1 Select G K in Step 2 of p 192 and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select the color temperature default setting 5000K You can save three settings Settings are saved to the location selected here d Press the four way controller gt The Color Temperature screen appears A Adjust the color temperature with Tozio the front or rear e dial Temperature cme 5000K a v 0 MENU Cancel Check sBulyas Bunooys 6 Color temperature steps differ depending on the e dial e dial Kelvin Mired Front sa 1 Step 100K 1 Step 20M Rear 73 10 Steps 1000K 5 Steps 100M The default setting for Color Temperature step units is Kelvin You can change the step units to Mired in 21 Color Temperature Steps in the C Custom Setting 3 menu p 86 However figures are converted to Kelvin and displayed You can also use the steps for Fine tun
220. position or a lens without an A position or accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto bellows are used the camera does not operate unless 37 Using Aperture Ring in the C Custom Setting 6 menu is set to Permitted Refer to Notes on 37 Using Aperture Ring p 294 for restriction that apply All camera exposure modes are available when using DA DA L FA J or lenses with an Aperture A position set to the A position Lens and Built in Flash The built in flash cannot be regulated and fully discharges when A lenses not set to the A Auto position pre A lenses or soft focus lenses are used Note that the built in flash cannot be used as an Auto Flash xipueddy ie xipueddy 5 Notes on 37 Using Aperture Ring When 37 Using Aperture Ring in the C Custom Setting 6 menu is set to Permitted the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA FA F or A lens is not set to the A Auto position or a lens without an A position is attached However the features will be restricted as shown below 37 Using Aperture Ring 1 Prohibited 42 Permitted Shutter will release when aperture ring is not set to the A position Restrictions on using lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than A Lens Used Exposure Mode Restriction D FA FA F A M lens only or with auto diaphragm accessories such as auto extension tube K Av Aperture Priority The aper
221. posure Metering method Change AF point EV bar Electronic Level RAW RAW LCD Panel Display 4 is lit Built in flash ready is blinking Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used amp Auto flash discharge Red eye reduction SLOW Slow speed sync D gt Trailing Curtain Sync O Single frame shooting Continuous shooting Self timer 2 Remote control shooting C Battery exhaustion warning Flash exposure compensation Confirm sensitivity Shutter speed Aperture value Remaining capacity EV compensation Pc S mass storage Pc P PTP appears when the USB cable is connected EV bar Electronic Level GW GM Preview Function Live View TTL method using the image sensor Zoom Display and Show Grid are usable Optical Preview Depth of field confirmation electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes Digital Preview Composition exposure focus and white balance confirmation xipueddy e xipueddy a Continuous Shooting Hi Lo Up to approx 5 2 fps JPEG up to 40 frames Hi until SD Memory Card is full Lo RAW up to 15 frames PEF Hi up to 14 frames DNG Hi Self timer Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec 2 sec with mirror lock up function Start by pressing the shutter release button Operation confirmation Possible to set beep Can be cancelled after operation Remote Co
222. product can cause a fire or electrical shock If water should happen to get inside the product consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger unplug the power cord and discontinue use Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment fire or electrical shock Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust This can cause a fire To reduce the risk of hazards use only CSA UL Certified power supply cord set cord is Type SPT 2 or heavier minimum NO 18 AWG copper one end with a molded on male attachment plug cap with a specified NEMA configuration and the other is provided with a molded on female connector body with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration or the equivalent A Caution Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord Doing so may damage the cord Should the AC plug cord be damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not touch or short circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands This can cause an electric shock Do not drop the product or subject it to violent impact This can cause equipment breakdown Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI90 Attempting to char
223. pter M per meter ME Viewfinder Cap Eyecup FP Interchangeable Focusing Screen AF Frame Matte MF 60 AF Divided Matte ML 60 AF Scale Matte MI 60 Plain Matte ME 60 M60 Cable Switch CS 205 Connect to the cable release terminal and operate the camera shutter release button The cord length is 0 5 m Remote Control F Used for remote control shooting Operating distance for remote control From the front of camera approx 4 m From the back of camera approx 2 m Camera Case Strap Camera Case O CC90 Camera Strap O ST53 Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O ICK1 Clean the optical parts such as the CMOS sensor and lens of this camera xipueddy e xipueddy 5 Others Body Mount Cap K Hot Shoe Cover Fx USB Cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Sync Socket 2P Cap 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 49 p 79 Data may be saved when you perform the following operations e Change the file format to JPEG p 188 Change the JPEG Recorded Pixels or JPEG Quality setting p 186 p 187 No image There are no images for playback on the SD Memory Card This image cannot be displayed You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera You may be
224. r Custom Image screen appears J Set White Balance or Custom Image as desired Custom Image or White Balance can be set using the same procedures as before shooting Refer to p 191 for setting White Balance and p 205 for setting Custom Image 4 Press the AE L button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Save as and press the OK button The image with the White Balance or Custom Image setting is saved as a new image The image can be readjusted only right after being shot Adjustments cannot be made after new images are shot or the camera is turned off s ewj Buissad0i1g 6 Sn 9 Changing Additional Settings This chapter describes how to change additional settings How to Operate the Set up Menu 254 Formatting the SD Memory Card 08 256 Setting the Beep Date and Time and Display Language zien ci tence s ese be eon viel tienen 257 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display 262 Setting the Folder Name File Number Naming Convention soo ecet sess sicpsnenctcestctacasacanccevenecetnasaaanans 267 Setting the Power Setting cccceseeeeeeees 270 Setting the DPOF Settings sssssseeeeeees 273 Setting USB Connection Mode cccceeeeeee 275 Setting the Photographer Information Saved to MOT isc vescdewe cs sheta a aaa tine ar oa aeria Ee ianaeaieo 277 Setting the Color Space seseeeeeeee
225. r e dial 4 to change the sensitivity In this case press the ISO button again or turn off the exposure metering timer p 114 to set the sensitivity When the exposure mode is set to W Green TAv Shutter amp Aperture Priority or s Movie the sensitivity is fixed to AUTO and the setting cannot be changed When the exposure mode is set to B Bulb the upper sensitivity limit is ISO 1600 When the exposure mode is set to Sv Sensitivity Priority M Hyper manual B Bulb or X Flash X sync Speed the sensitivity cannot be set to AUTO The sensitivity range can be expanded to a range of ISO 100 to 6400 when 3 Expanded Sensitivity in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 85 is set to On Captured images can show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set You can reduce image noise by setting 19 High ISO Noise Reduction in the C Custom Setting 3 menu p 92 You can set whether to lock the sensitivity adjustment to increments of 1 EV or to coordinate it with the EV Steps p 116 in 2 Sensitivity Steps in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 85 memo suoij9un 4 Buljoous R Setting the Range of Automatic Sensitivity Correction Set the range in which the sensitivity is automatically adjusted when the sensitivity is set to AUTO The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of ISO 100 800 by default bean Select ISO AUTO Setting in the Rec Mode 1 menu and press the four way con
226. ra shake when taking close up shots In this case it is recommended that the Shake Reduction function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod e The Shake Reduction function will not fully work when shooting with a slower shutter speed for example when shooting a moving subject or night scenes In this case it is recommended that the Shake Reduction function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod Reducing Vertical and Horizontal Camera Shake 1 Select Shake Reduction in the Rec Mode 4 menu 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select WW or NY Color Space W Uses Shake Reduction default RAW File Format setting Memory Does not use Shake Reduction USER Shake Reduction W gt Input Focal Length MENU Cancel OROK d Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again 4 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway WW appears in the viewfinder and the m Shake Reduction function is activated Hi kO Had suoij9un 4 Buljoous e Correcting the Tilt of the Images 1 Select Horizon Correction in the O Rec Mode 3 menu 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select or O Movie Live View Status Screen Digital Preview Instant Review Electronic Level Horizon Correction J Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selectin
227. rast Shadow Adjustment Sharpness Sets the sharpness of the image outlines Available settings 4 to 4 Filter Effect Changes the contrast to appear as if a B amp W color filter was used Sets the filter color Available settings None Green Yellow Orange Red Magenta Blue Cyan Infrared Filter Toning Sets the level for cold tone adjustment direction and warm tone adjustment direction Available settings 4 to 4 1 This can be set when any mode other than Monochrome is selected 2 You can also change the setting to Fine Sharpness which makes image outlines even thinner and sharper 3 This can be set when Monochrome is selected Baton Custom Image cannot be set when the mode dial is set to W Green or 2 Movie mode 1 Press the four way controller gt in Capture mode The Custom Image options screen appears After the power is turned on the last image taken is displayed in the background sBulyag Buljoous f 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the image tone mode J Use the four way controller A Y to choose an item When Image Tone is set to Monochrome you can change the settings for Filter Effect Toning Contrast and Sharpness Ta Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to change the setting The background image changes according to the setting You can visually chec
228. re the flash is fully charged Always take one frame at a time after confirming that charging is complete Exposure Bracketing is not available when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb mode Exposure Bracketing and Multi exposure cannot be used at the same time The mode set last is used When 7 One Push Bracketing in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 85 is set to On even if the shutter release button is not continuously pressed fully all frames are automatically shot with one press of the shutter release button suoij9un 4 Buljoous g Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures You can use Auto Bracket mode for only underexposure or overexposure shots by combining the operation with EV compensation p 115 Auto Bracket is performed in both cases on the basis of the specified EV compensation value Up to 8 EV Shooting while Adjusting Other Settings Extended Bracketing You can save pictures with three different White Balance Saturation Hue High Low Key Adjustment Contrast and Sharpness levels Unlike Exposure Bracketing three pictures are saved each time the shutter is released 1 Select Extended Bracketing in the 23 Rec Mode 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The Extended Bracketing screen appears 2 Press the four way controller gt gt Gayort Bracketing Amount suoij9un 4 Buljoous S J Use the four way controller A V 3 Extended Bracketing to choose a
229. re connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure connections are secure between the terminals SD Memory Card and data will be corrupted if disconnected while the camera is recording or reading data te Be sure to read the AC adapter kit K AC50 Operating Manual when using the AC adapter The battery in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card 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 commercially available But e Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit e Use this camera to format initialize an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices Refer to Formatting the SD Memory Card p 256 for details on formatting e Use a high speed memory card when recording movies If the write speed cannot keep up with the recording speed the writing may stop during recording 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off Slide the card cover in the direction of the arrow and then lift it to open d Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the monitor Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove amp lt o payers umg ey Sy Oo peyejys u29 S 4 Close the card cover 3 and
230. re taken Refer to Shooting while Adjusting the Settings Auto Bracket p 148 suoij9un 4 Buljoous by suojouny Buljoous You can focus with the following methods AF Autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the shutter release button is pressed halfway MF Manual focus Manually adjust the focus Using the Autofocus You can also choose the autofocus mode from AF S Single mode where the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position and AF C Continuous mode where the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway The factory default setting is AF S 1 Turn the focus mode lever to AF S or C EA AF S Single mode When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject the focus is locked at that position e The focus is locked while is lit To focus on another subject take your finger off the shutter release button first The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus If the subject is too close to the camera move back and take the picture Adjust the focus manually if it is difficult to focus on the subject p 70 p 126 Press the shutter release button halfway The AF assist light will flash automatically making it easier to focus on the subject if the subject is in a dark area Effective range
231. ress the 4 button again or turn off the exposure metering timer p 114 to set the EV compensation The EV compensation is not canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode suoij9un 4 Buljoous R EV Compensation for M and X modes For example if the EV compensation value is set to 1 5 for M Hyper manual and X Flash X sync speed modes an underexposure of 1 5 EV is displayed on the EV bar If you set the exposure value so that the is displayed at the center of the EV bar the image will be captured with the compensated value 250 FYo yt T Changing the Exposure Steps Set the exposure steps in 1 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 85 to increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV A EN Stane Exposure compensation steps now set to 1 3 EV Step interval Exposure setting value 1 3 EV 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 2 3 2 7 3 0 3 3 3 7 4 0 4 3 4 7 5 0 1 2 EV 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 4 0 4 5 5 0 Locking the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock AE lock is a function that locks the exposure prior to taking the picture Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained 1 Press the AE L button The camera locks the exposure brightness at that instant is displayed in the status screen and viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged p 23 p 31 Press it again to unlock memo
232. riority mode TAv that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture and shutter speed Features Digital Filter to internally process the image in the camera You can use digital filters such as Star Burst or Soft while taking pictures or to process images after taking pictures Features Custom Image which allows you to adjust settings while previewing the edited image enabling a wider range of expression Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format You can also select JPEG RAW and record in both formats Pictures taken in RAW format can be easily processed internally by the camera Features Custom Image and White Balance which allow you to readjust images shot in JPEG format without affecting the image quality Supports the optional Battery Grip D BG4 with vertical shutter release button If a battery D LI90 is inserted in both the camera and grip the battery with more power is prioritized This enables you to get the best camera performance for an extended period A menu item also allows you to prioritize a battery and use its full power before switching to the other battery The captured area view angle will differ between the 7 and 35mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor are different Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor 35 mm film 36x24 mm K Z CMOS sensor 23 4 15 6 mm Angles of view being equal th
233. round color and press the OK button You can select a white or black background Index Layout Images 12 Backgrnds Select Create an image an Use the four way controller A Y to select Select and press the four way controller gt 10 Use the four way controller A Y to select the type of image selection and press the OK button Index Layout Images Backgrnd Select i2 Create an image 5 Picks up images automatically from all of the RF All images images saved Individually select the images you want to include in OM Manual the index Continue by selecting Select image s and selecting the individual images ADO Folder name selecting the folder Picks up images automatically from the folder selected Continue by selecting Select a folder and if Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Create an image and press the OK button The index print is created and a confirmation screen appears Layout Ha Images 12 Backgrnd Select A Create an image 12 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Save or Reshuffle and press the OK button Save The index image is saved as 6m and xxx file Reselects the images included in the index and displays a Reshuffle new index image If Thumb
234. rs during pixel mapping if the battery level is insufficient Replace the battery with a fully charged one or use an AC adaptor kit K AC50 optional p 47 Image folder cannot 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 256 Unable to store image The image could not be saved because of an SD Memory Card error Settings not stored The DPOF settings or rotation information could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full Delete unwanted images and perform DPOF settings or rotation again p 79 The operation could not be completed correctly The camera was unable to measure the manual white balance or detect dust on the sensor Try the operation again p 194 p 296 No more images can be selected You cannot select 100 or more images at a time for Index p 219 Select amp Delete p 227 and Developing Selected Images p 248 This image cannot be processed Appears when Save as Manual WB p 198 Resize p 238 Cropping p 239 Digital Filter p 241 or RAW Development p 247 is started for images captured with other cameras or when Resize or Cropping is started for minimum size images The camera failed to create an image The creation of an index print image failed p 219 Camera overheated Disabling Live View temporarily to protect circuitry Live
235. rture value is small or the sensitivity is high The flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P TTL auto flash mode suo eJ do o1seg ba Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash You can also shoot while the flash is being charged ioi Select On for 30 Release While Charging fez 0n in the C Custom Setting 5 menu p 87 Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default Enables shutter release while the built in flash is charging suoneiad siseg a Playing Back Images Playing Back Images You can play back still pictures and movies shot with the camera em Use the provided PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 software to play back pictures using a computer Refer to the provided Quick Guide for details on the software a Press the P button The camera enters Playback mode and the most recently captured image image with the highest file number is displayed on the monitor For movies only the first frame is displayed on the monitor Press the INFO button during playback to switch the information display such as the image data for the displayed image Refer to p 25 for display information details 2 Press the four way controller 4 gt lt 4 The previous image appears gt The next image appears You can display the next or previous image by turning the front e dial sam
236. s EV bar itis underexposed If it is towards it is overexposed If the value exceeds the range of the EV bar 5 0 the or blinks Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark a e or in the EV bar will blink in the ee ie viewfinder and on the LCD panel Combining with AE L Press the AE L button p 116 to record the exposure value in Hyper manual If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while the exposure value is retained Example If the shutter speed is 1 125 seconds and aperture is F5 6 and is recorded by pressing the AE L button and the shutter speed is changed to 1 30 seconds with the front e dial sam the aperture automatically changes to F11 suoij9un 4 Buljoous S Using the B Bulb Mode This setting is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks 1 Set the mode dial to B TA ARS Bulb F5 6 s0400 I 4 o w oe JPEG EM xxx 37 suoij9un 4 Buljoous g 2 Press the shutter release button The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed EV Compensation Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing are not available in B mode memo e Set the aperture value in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV Set the exposure steps in 1 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting 1 menu p 116 The Shake Reduct
237. s 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 The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises and to a reddish color as the color temperature falls Dark portions Underexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears black DCF Design rule for Camera File system A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Depth of Field Area of focus This depends on the aperture lens focal length and distance to the subject For example select a smaller aperture higher number to increase the depth of field or use a larger aperture smaller number to decrease the depth of field DNG RAW file DNG Digital Negative is a general purpose RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems When images captured in proprietary RAW formats are converted to DNG format support and compatibility for the images increases significantly DPOF Digital Print Order Format Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding the specific images and number of copies to be printed Prints can easily be made by taking images to a DPOF photo printing store xipueddy ie Dynamic Range D Range Indicated with a value expressing the light level r
238. s based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the others are based on our measuring conditions Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions A N inp Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases When using the camera in cold climates have extra batteries on 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 If usage time is reduced even when properly charged the battery has reached the end of its usage span Install a new battery in the camera Using the AC Adapter Optional We recommend using the AC adapter kit K AC50 optional when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC or AV device paves Bun e9 ie 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off 2 Open the terminal cover J Face the A mark on the DC terminal of the AC adapter towards the A mark on the camera and connect the DC terminal to the DC input terminal of the camera s s oo p ezs u29 K 4 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter 5 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet e Make sure the camera is turned off befo
239. s between 480p NTSC and 576p 720x576p PAL depending on the video output format setting Press the OK button A La suoljouny yoeqhe d E So Press the MENU button The HDMI output format is set 480p regardless of the HDMI output format setting e When the HDMI output format is set to 1080i or 720p the display may appear with a screen design that differs from that displayed on the camera e The Bright Dark Area warning is not displayed during Live View When the exposure mode is set to amp Movie the output format is fixed to 8 Processing Images This chapter describes how to process pictures taken and edit RAW images Changing the Image Size cccccceceeeeeeeeeeees 238 Processing Images with Digital Filters 241 Developing RAW Images ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 247 Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format 252 Changing the Image Size Changes the number of recorded pixels and saves it as a new image Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Resize Changes the number of recorded pixels and quality level and saves it as a new image The number of recorded pixels can be reduced while still obtaining an image with good quality caution e Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be resized e You cannot select a larger resolution than that of the original image e Images resized to 640 with this camera cannot be resized
240. s by Folder Images will be grouped and displayed by the folder in which they are saved 1 On the multi image display screen turn the rear e dial 7 again to the left toward E3 i x cCACCAEANTUND The folder display screen appears suoljoun 4 yoeqhe d S suoljouny y2eq eld H Select the folder you want to 12345 display E E 104 105 Eh ae i Available operations or 100_0105 Four way controller A V lt gt Moves selection frame f button Deletes the selected folder and all the images in it p 228 Press the OK button The multi image display screen for the selected folder appears Displaying Images by Shooting Date Calendar display Images will be grouped and displayed by shooting date a N In the multi image display screen press the INFO button The Multi img Display Setting screen appears Press the INFO button again The calendar display screen appears Only dates when pictures were taken are displayed a BDelete _ WOE Shooting date Thumbnail Available operations Four way controller A V Selects shooting date Four way controller lt 4 gt Selects an image of the selected shooting date Rear e dial to the right Q Displays the selected image Turn to the left E to return to calendar display INFO button The camera returns to the multi image display screen f button
241. s completed even if the number of images exceeds 500 When the File Format is RAW With the A Z you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format For RAW file format you can select the PENTAX original PEF format or general purpose DNG Digital Negative format designed by Adobe Systems Ona 1 GB SD Memory Card you can record up to 40 images in PEF format or DNG format t Setting the File Format p 188 o1 ee Attaching the Lens Attach a proper lens to the camera s body When you use one of the following lenses with the I 77 all the camera s exposure modes will be available a DA DAL D FA FA J lenses b Lenses with an Aperture A Auto position when used in the A position caution Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement When lenses described in b are used in a position other than A some functions will be restricted See Notes on 37 Using Aperture Ring p 294 e With factory default settings the camera will not work with other lenses and accessories Set 37 Using Aperture Ring in the C Custom Setting 6 menu to Permitted to use them p 294 payers umg 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off Remove the body mount cover and lens mount cover 2 Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens mount from damage after removal
242. s nnen ea ae ae ae 157 Recording Movies c ccceeceeeeceeceeeeseaeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeneaeees 160 Using the Flash 167 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 00 0 168 Using the Slow Speed SYNC esseesieesieeiieeirresissrireriirerinesrnnenns 168 Using the Trailing Curtain Sync 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenaeeeeeneees 170 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built in Flash 171 Lens Compatibility with the Built in Flash cccesssseeeens 172 Using an External Flash Optional ccscsscsssseeeeeeeseeeeeeees 173 Using P TTL Auto Mode 00 0 ccccecceceecececneceeeesececeeeeseceeeeeeeeeesenneeeees 174 Using High Speed Flash Sync Mode 2 c ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeteeeeees 175 Using in Wireless Mode eccceesseceeeeeeseteeeeeneeeeseeeeeesneeesenaeeeeenaees 176 Red Eye Reduction cccccccceccceceeeeseeaececeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeenaeeeeees 179 Trailing Curtain SYN ieia iini 180 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord 180 Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords 0 c ceee 181 Contrast Control Sync Flash ccccccececeeceeeesececeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeees 182 X syne S OCKE lien eieiaeo apa iaat aaeeei 183 Shooting Settings 185 Setting the File Format cccccsseeseeessseeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseesenens 186 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels eeeeeeerreernrnn 186 Setting the JPEG Quality
243. s no available Insert an SD Memory Card with available space on the SD space or delete unwanted images p 49 Memory Card p 79 Recording Wait until recording is finished Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast the sky white walls dark colors intricate designs rapidly a moving objects or scenery shot through a Laan ae o window or a net like pattern Lock focus on another object located at the same distance as your subject then aim at target and press The the shutter release button fully autofocus Alternatively use manual focus p 126 Ber not Position the subject in the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus then compose a picture and press the shutter release button fully p 124 The subject is too close Move away from the subject and take a picture x pu ddy e xipueddy E Problem Cause Remedy The focus mode is Set the focus mode lever to AF S or C set to MF p 118 The Autofocus is not locked focus lock when autofocus the focus mode is set to AF C C The does not The focus mode is Camera will continue focusing on the subject k while the shutter release button is pressed wor set to AF C s halfway If there is a subject that you wish to focus on slide the focus mode lever to AF S and use the focus lock p 124 Aas AE lock is not
244. sec 47 sec 20 sec 40 sec 50 sec 25 sec x 18 min Q9min 4 min 2 min 1 min 36 sec 37 sec 29 sec 41 sec 20 sec 10 sec kkk 31 min 16 min 7 min 3 min 2 min 1min 55 sec 15 sec 59 sec 59 sec 00 sec 01 sec 44 min 22 min 11 min 5min 2 min 1 min 0 3 kk 640x416 41 sec 45 sec 11 sec 35 sec 49 sec 26 sec ze a a 31 min 15 min 7 min 3 min 2 min 57 sec 02 sec 29 sec 44 sec 54 sec 00 sec e Movie recording time is based on our measuring conditions depending on the subject shooting conditions and SD Memory Card etc The above figures may vary White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Light D Daylight Color N Daylight White W Cool White L Warm White Tungsten Light Flash CTE Manual Color Temperature 3 types fine tuning available Monitor 3 0 inch wide viewing field TFT color LCD with approx 921 000 dots brightness and color adjustment functions Playback Function Single frame multi image display zoom display up to 32 times scrolling possible image comparison rotating calendar display folder display slideshow histogram bright dark area resize cropping index Thumbnail Square Random1 Random2 Random3 Bubble Exposure Mode USER M Green P Hyper program Sv Sensitivity priority Tv Shutter priority Av Aperture priority TAv Shutter amp Aperture priority M
245. second frame is underexposed negative compensation and the third is overexposed positive compensation suojouny Buljoous R gem Normal exposure Underexposure Overexposure 1 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode The Drive Mode screen appears 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt AIRE to select Exposure Bracketing ci J Press the four way controller V Drive Mode and use the four way controller Exposure Bracketing lt gt to select 5 4 or Si OS g Sh Shooting with the shutter release button W Shooting with the self timer Self timer operates according to the self timer p 136 setting Shooting with the remote control Remote control operates _ according to the remote control p 138 setting When set to ia Remote Continuous Shooting the shutter is released immediately N Ch 4 Turn the front e dial s to set the number of shots 5 Turn the rear e dial 7 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 116 in the C Custom Setting 1 menu suoi 2uny Buljoous be Step interval Bracket value 1 3 EV 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 1 2 EV 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 6 Press the OK button The
246. serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when 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 e This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union xipueddy fe 328 xipueddy E 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
247. sf Rear e dial 3 to the right Q Enlarges image up to 32 times button a Rear e dial 7 to the left E3 Reduces image up to 1 2 times Green button S OK button Returns to the original size Front e dial sam Retains the magnification and the position of the magnification area and shows previous next image INFO button Switches information display On Off The default setting for the first click minimum magnification is 1 2 times You can change this in Playback Display Method in P Playback 1 menu p 215 k memo e You can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during Instant Review p 68 Digital Preview p 131 or Live View p 156 e The initial full display of vertical images is displayed with a magnification of 0 75 times that of horizontal images therefore magnification at the first click starts at 1 0 times 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 Display Method in the P Playback 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The Playback Display Method screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt Ptaypack Display Method to select or O for Bright Dark BriontiDarkArea gt Area Quick Zoom Off aw Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Quick Zoom a g
248. t a setting other than W 4 Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash iS D SoS oe Sw o 0O 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 Brighten the surroundings when shooting e Set to wide angle and move closer to the subject if a zoom lens is in use Use a flash that supports red eye reduction e Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash The red eye reduction function on this camera reduces red eye by discharging the flash twice With the red eye reduction function the pre flash is discharged just before the shutter is released This reduces pupil dilation The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller reducing the red eye effect To use the red eye reduction function set 48 in Ml mode or 4o or os in other modes suo eJ do o1seg be suoneiado siseg 6 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 sh
249. t is not a malfunction Turn the camera off and remove the lens Turn the camera on Select Sensor Cleaning in the Set up 4 menu and press the four way controller gt The Sensor Cleaning screen appears Press the four way controller 4 to select Mirror Up and press the OK button Raises mirror and open shutter for access to clean sensor The mirror is locked in the up position Turn the power off to finish If you used the Dust Alert function to Mirror Up detect dust on the sensor within the last Cancel 30 minutes the Dust Alert image appears on the monitor It allows you to clean the sensor while checking the location of the dust Clean the CMOS sensor Use a brush less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CMOS sensor Do not wipe the CMOS sensor with a cloth Turn off the camera Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position 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 Battery Charger kit K BC90 Set includes Battery charger D BC90 and AC plug cord Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery D LI90 AC Adapter kit K AC50 Set includes AC Adapter D AC50 and
250. t the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer via the provided USB cable I USB7 The default setting is MSC 1 Select USB Connection in the Set up 2 menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select MSC or PTP Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Out HDMI Out USB Connection Folder Name File Name J Press the OK button The setting is changed 4 Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again sBuljeg jeuonippy BulBuey fe sbulyas jeuonippy Buibueyo e MSC and PTP MSC Mass Storage Class A general purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class you can copy read and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver PTP Picture Transfer Protocol A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB standardized as ISO 15740 You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP without installing a device driver Unless otherwise specified select MSC when connecting the KA 7 to your computer Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif The camera type shooting conditions and other information are automatically embedded
251. technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated iif The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies To users of this camera e There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased noise may appear on recorded images or the camera may not function correctly when used near broadcast towers or other facilities generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields or near sources of strong static electricity e The liquid crystal panel used in the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image This product supports PRINT Image Matching III PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce image more faithful to their intentions Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seik
252. ter Slim Filter 6 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears gt s ewj Buissad0i1g Use the four way controller A Y to select Uses filters in combination or Save as Select Uses filters in combination when you want to apply additional filters to the same image Press the OK button If Uses filters in combination was selected the camera will return to Step 4 If Save as was selected the filter processed image will be saved as a new image tery Up to 20 filters including digital filters during shooting p 153 can be ree combined to the same image Recreating Filter Effects Retrieves the setting of an image with filter effects and apply the same filter effects to other images 1 2 d Select a filter processed image in Playback mode Select Digital Filter in the playback mode palette Use the four way controller A Y to select Recreating filter effects and press the OK button The history of the filter set for the selected image appears To check the parameter details press the INFO button You can check the filter parameters Press the OK button The image selection screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to select an image for applying the same filter effects and press the OK button You can only select an image that has not been processed with a filter The save confirmation screen appears
253. the exposure mode to P Tv Av or M 4 Confirm that both the external flash and built in flash are fully charged and then take a picture temp When using two or more external flashes and the contrast control sync mode is set on the external master flash unit the flash output ratio is 2 master unit 1 slave units When external flash is used in combination with the built in flash the flash output ratio is 2 external flash 1 built in flash When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built in flash P TTL is used for flash control X sync Socket You can connect an external flash to the camera with a sync cord by using the X sync socket Remove the Sync socket 2P cap and connect a sync cord to the X sync socket cation The use of high voltage or high current external flashes may cause a camera breakdown Flashes with reversed polarity the center of the sync plug is minus cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera or flash When a sync cord is connected to the X sync socket linked functions will not work To prevent vignetting caused from Trailing Curtain Sync it is recommended to take a test shot using a shutter speed one level slower than the flash sync speed The contact of the X sync socket is not dust proof and water resistant Attach the provided Sync socket 2P cap when not in use yse 4 ey Busy Memo 6 Shooting Settings This chapter descr
254. time p 47 Multi exposure You can take multiple frames while creating a single picture Ie Multi exposure is not available when the mode dial is set to W Green or amp Movie or when Extended Bracketing HDR Capture or Digital Filter is set Select Multi exposure in the 3 Rec Mode 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The Multi exposure screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Number of Shots en Press the four way controller gt and use the four way controller Start Shooting 4 Y to select the number of Number of Shots 3 shots Auto EV Adjustment Select from 2 to 9 shots MENU Cancel Press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 V to select Auto EV Adjustment and use the four way controller lt gt to select amp or When amp On is set the exposure is adjusted automatically according to the number of shots Use the four way controller A Y to select Start Shooting and press the OK button The camera returns to the Capture mode Take a picture The created picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed Press the button during Instant Review to discard pictures created up to that point and create again from the first picture The picture is saved when the set number of shots has been taken and then the Multi exposure screen appears again When Multi exp
255. ting screen for the Initial Setting selected language appears Press the four way controller Y twice and proceed to Step 10 on p 59 if Hometown t New York does not have to be changed Text Size Standard Settings complete Press the four way controller Y The cursor moves to tt Press the four way controller gt The Gt Hometown screen appears to select a city Use the four way controller 4 gt MENU Cancel OROK Press the four way controller Y The cursor moves to DST daylight saving time Use the four way controller lt gt to select v or Press the OK button The camera returns to the Initial Setting screen Press the four way controller Y The cursor moves to Text Size 10 if 12 13 a Press the four way controller gt and use the four way controller Language English 4 Y to select Standard or Large Text Size Standard Selecting Large magnifies the selected Large menu item Settings complete MENU Cancel t New York Press the OK button Use the four way controller V to select Settings complete Language English t New York Text Size Standard Settings complete MENU Cancel Press the OK button The Date Adjustment screen appears In this manual the menu screens hereafter are described with Text Size set to Standard Sx ice payes Bune9 ie p
256. tion display k The information that is shown first during playback is the same as that of the last playback in the previous session The Standard screen is displayed every time the camera is turned on by setting Playback Display to o Off in Memory p 281 in the Rec Mode 4 menu N Sz es weg JNO Hulsp 310499 R NY p es weg JNO Hulsp 310499 5 COANOaAARWHND Detailed information display Use the four way controller A VW to switch between pages Page 1 11 12 13 14 p Ego 1 2000 wW fem eae F5 6 1 0 GB 1 0 7 ISO 200 10000K G2 A1 JPEG REIT am AiR 0 40 SEO 0 t0 05 05 709 10 00AM 100 0001 Captured image Protect setting Exposure Mode Focus Mode AF point Flash Mode Metering Method Lens focal length Shutter speed Shake Reduction Horizon Correction Drive Mode Extended Bracketing HDR Capture Multi exposure Highlight Correction Shadow Correction 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 ire fils 20 21 27 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Aperture EV Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation Digital Filter Sensitivity White Balance Adjust White Balance File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality Color Space Image Tone Custom Image parameters Shooting date time Folder number File number Indicators 6 and 17 appear only for images in which the flash was discharg
257. tion of an AF540FGZ AF360FGZ unit and the built in flash is required Flashes with reversed polarity the center contact on the hot shoe is minus cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera or flash yse 4 ey Busy f ysej4 34 Buisp e About the Display Panel 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 A is automatically calculated based on the difference in angle of view and is displayed on the panel when using DA DAL D FA FA J FA or F lens The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of the is on it returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off Lens focal length 85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 18 mm Exposure metering timer Off 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm Exposure metering timer On 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm Using wide angle panel Using P TTL Auto Mode You can use P TTL auto with the AF540FGZ AF360FGZ AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit The flash pre flashes before the actual flash and confirms the subject the distance brightness contrast whether it is backlit etc using the camera 77 segment metering sensor The flash output for the actual flash is
258. tive material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there are no representatives of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be
259. ton fully Recording of the movie starts Press the shutter release button again Recording stops When Sound is set to amp On the camera operation sounds are also recorded When recording a movie mount the camera onto a tripod and do not operate the camera while recording While recording a movie the autofocus system does not operate The flash is not available If you want to view a movie on an external monitor while recording it connect the camera to an AV device with an HDMI terminal p 235 You cannot output a movie using the PC AV terminal while recording e You can record movies continuously up to 4 GB or 25 minutes When the SD Memory Card is full recording stops and the movie is saved If you intend to shoot continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter kit K AC50 optional is recommended p 47 You can also use the optional remote control to control recording operations p 138 When recording movies only the White Balance and Custom Image other than Fine Sharpness settings can be used The sensitivity is fixed to AUTO If a high temperature is reached inside the camera during movie recording the recording may be terminated for the sake of circuit protection Playing Back Movies Recorded movies can be played back in Playback mode in the same manner as saved images 1 Press the P button 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose a movie to play back The first frame
260. troller gt The ISO AUTO Setting screen appears Press the four way controller gt ISOAUTO gt 100 800 AUTO ISO Parameters and use the four way controller A V to set the minimum sensitivity se the Abts bee gt 50 AUTO Setting anp usa Ws our way controler ISOAUTO 100 800 A Y to set the maximum Oan sensitivity arameters suolj9un 4 Buljoous S Press the OK button Use the four way controller A Y to select AUTO ISO Parameters Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select the parameter ISOAUTO 100 800 goy Increases the sensitivity as little as possible L Standard Default setting fast Actively increases the sensitivity Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again When Highlight Correction is set to amp On in D Range Setting in the 6 Rec Mode 1 menu p 199 the minimum sensitivity is ISO 200 suoij9un 4 Buljoous g Expanding the Dynamic Range Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas The larger it is the better the whole range from dark to bright areas will appear in the picture By expanding the dynamic range you can expand the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels making it more difficult for an overexposed area to occur in the image To expand the dynamic rang
261. tte appears Use the four way controller A V lt 4 gt to select amp Save as Manual WB and press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to select the image Press the four way controller 4 to select Save and press the OK button The white balance setting of the selected image is saved to Manual White Balance and the camera switches to Capture mode The white balance setting is amp Manual e Only the white balance setting of still pictures captured with this camera can be copied e You cannot select a still picture that has been captured from a movie and saved Correcting Images The camera and lens properties can be automatically adjusted when taking pictures Adjusts the brightness and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring Adjusting the Brightness D Range Setting Expands the dynamic range and the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring 1 Select D Range Setting in the 6 Rec Mode 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The D Range Setting screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Highlight Correction Use the four way controller 4 gt to select v or O Highlight Correction O gt Shadow Correction Use the four way controller A Y to select Shadow Correction 5 Use the four way controller
262. ture remains open regardless of the aperture ring position The shutter speed changes in relation to the open aperture but an exposure error may occur In the viewfinder F appears for the aperture indicator D FA FA F A M S with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K Av Aperture Priority Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens lens only Av Aperture Priority Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value but an exposure error may occur In the viewfinder F appears for the aperture indicator FA F SOFT 85mm FA SOFT 28mm lens only Av Aperture Priority Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the manual aperture range In the viewfinder F appears for the aperture indicator When depth of field is checked Optical Preview exposure metering starts Exposure check is possible All lenses M Hyper manual Pictures can be taken with the set aperture value and shutter speed In the viewfinder F appears for the aperture indicator When depth of field is checked Optical Preview exposure metering starts Exposure check is possible L The camera operates in Av Aperture Priority mode even if the mode dial is at P Sv Tv or TAv when the aperture is set to the position other than A memo Cleaning the CMOS Sensor Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if th
263. ueddy e 320 xipueddy E Color Space 0 279 315 Color Temperature Taaa GAEE sit 196 197 315 Composition Adjustment 203 Continuous Shooting 143 Contrast Custom Image 205 Contrast AF eee 157 Contrast Control Sync Flash Deviashieessaenddideevialewentia lished 182 Control panel 06 24 35 Copyright Holder 0 277 Correct exposure cccceeee 88 CTOpPINg siiicar 239 CTE White Balance 191 Custom Filter Digital Filters be Hitec E edn ie eltda 154 242 Custom Image assein 205 C Custom Setting Menu E EE 85 288 D Dark Portion 199 315 Date Adjustment 0 61 Date Change ieee 258 Daylight White Balance 191 Daylight Sync shooting 76 DOF pereisa iaai 315 Default Setting ee 284 Delete 00 eeeeeeeeeeee es 79 227 Delete All Images 0 230 t Delete button 21 79 Delete Folder aaaeaii 228 Deleting a Single Image 79 Depth of field 89 315 Destination 0 0 eee 258 Digital Filter 0 00 153 241 Digital Preview 131 Diopter Adjust cee 55 Direct keys 02 34 82 284 Display Language 261 Distortion oo eee 201 DNG cgeteetvedietbrerdidacchebia steeds 315 DPOF vsti nzesseiiecitiliecenntiess 315 DPOF Settings 0 0 ee 273 D Rang nosnice 199 315 Drive Mode 2
264. uide 2 0005 30 Optical Preview 005 130 Optional Accessories 299 P P Hyper program Mode 96 PAL aisge 234 317 Pastel Digital Filter 242 PC AV terminal 00 233 Phase Difference 157 Photographer Information 277 Picture Transfer Protocol 276 Pixel Mapping 00 280 Playback cceeee 25 78 Playback button TAT E E 19 21 78 Playback Display Method 215 P Playback Menu 213 287 Playback Mode Palette uti uanst hones theeseeketeeeiakes 212 286 Playback time aiee 46 Playing Back Movies 165 PNG gedit standin ative 317 POWGM ariyasi aia aa 56 Press fully cccceccecscteasenescates 69 Press halfway o e 69 PrEVIEW vacessccucecesvaatattenvanedeaaes 129 Program Line eesse 94 Program Mode P 05 96 Protect iirin osiinsa 231 cal I eaerrpreeerer rer prenreeererere treet 276 P TTL Flash n 179 P TTL Auto Flash 174 Q Quality Level 51 161 187 317 QUICK ZOOM assein 215 R RAW wccivindiiec aes 188 318 RAW button oo 19 189 RAW Development 247 RAW file format 189 Rear e dial eee 19 21 6 Rec Mode Menu 83 284 JPEG Recorded Pixels 51 Recorded Pixels EEA TET 51 186 318 Red eye reduction 75 179 Remaining image storage Capai seeden 46 Remote Contro
265. urrent date and time and the display style 1 2 When the hometown and the date and time are not set the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjustment screen will be displayed when the camera is turned on again e If you have not proceeded to the Date Adjustment screen you can reselect a language using the four way controller gt in the Language screen Setting the Date and Time Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to mm dd yy payes Bune9 ie Use the four way controller A Y to choose the date format Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Date Adjustment Date Format mm dd yy 24h Date 01 01 2009 Time 00 00 Settings complete MENU Cancel Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to 24h Use the four way controller A V to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Date Format Date 01 01 2009 Time 00 00 Settings complete MENU Cancel Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Format o N p ezs Buy 9 K G O N 10 tee Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Date Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to the month Use the four way controller 4 V 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 p
266. usly cceceeeeee 143 Shooting while Adjusting the Settings Auto ESFACK OE os co EAE 148 Taking Pictures Using Digital Filter 153 Shooting with the Live View n a 156 How to Operate the Shooting suo puny Buljoous Functions You can change capture related settings using the direct keys control panel 23 Rec Mode menus or C Custom Setting menus en For details on how to operate the menus see Using the Menus p 36 Direct Keys Setting Items Press the four way controller A Y lt P in Capture mode to set the following items Key Item Function Page p 143 Sets Continuous Shooting Self Timer p 136 A Drive Mode Remote Control Auto Bracket or Mirror p 138 Lock up shooting p 148 p 141 Vv Flash Mode Adjusts the method of flash discharge p 72 Adjusts the color balance to match the lt White Balance type of the light source illuminating the p 191 subject gt Custom Image Sets the image finishing tone p 205 Rec Mode Menu Setting Items Perform the following settings in the I Rec Mode 1 4 menu Press the MENU button in Capture mode to display 48 Rec Mode 1 menu level camera Menu Item Function Page 4 Sets the exposure mode when the mode Exposure Mode dial is set to USER p 209 File Format 2 Sets the file format p 188 JPEG Recorded Sets the re
267. ves or chemicals Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera Remove from the case and store in a dry and well ventilated location Other Precautions e Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance e Refer to Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card p 50 regarding the SD Memory Card e Please note that deleting the data recorded on an SD Memory Card or formatting an SD Memory Card using a camera or computer will not necessarily delete the data so that they cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software Such data should be handled and managed at your own risk 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 provided Quick Guide for more information Contents FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY eccceeceeeececeteeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaes 1 Care to be Taken During Handling 00 0 eeeceesseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeneeeeeees 3 COMGIS iaieiiea aa peed a e Aaaa tends 5 Composition of the Operating Manual eeeeeeeeeeeeerieereeenens 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 K Z Characteristics ccccccsscssssessesseesessssessssssessenseeseeneas 14 Checking the Contents of the Package ccccccssseeereeeeseeeeens 16 Names and
268. viewfinder and on the LCD panel This is useful when holding the camera suoneiad siseq be When held vertically and tilted 3 to the right Electronic Level is o Off by default Set in the IB Rec Mode 3 menu p 266 The composition can also be adjusted in the camera when the camera is stabilized using a tripod p 203 suoneiado siseg a Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings The 7 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 W Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button The exposure mode changes to W Green mode In W the proper exposure is determined by the camera and the shutter speed and aperture are automatically set Set the focus mode lever to AF S The focus mode changes to AF S Autofocus Single mode In AF S the lens automatically focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway When the image is focused the shutter can be released p 118 J Look through the viewfinder to view the subject A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder p 71 4 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indic
269. ward Q JPEG Recorded Pixels 44m JPEG Quality kkk Each time the four way controller is ISO AUTO Setting pressed the menu will change in the D Range Setting following sequence Rec Mode 2 Lens Correction 6 Rec Mode 3 6 Rec Mode 4 P Playback 1 4 Rec Mode 1 When the front e dial s is turned to the right the menu will change in the following sequence ia Rec Mode 1 P Playback 1 N Set up 1 C Custom Setting 1 Use the four way controller A V to choose an item Program Line Fo Extended Bracketing Q HDR Capture Off Digital Filter Ong Multi exposure Interval Shooting Composition Adjust Press the four way controller gt Extended Bracketing Available settings are displayed HDR Capture Use the pop up menu if there is one Digital Filter Multi exposure Interval Shooting Composition Adjust Use the four way controller A Y to select a setting Extended Bracketing HDR Capture Digital Filter Multi exposure Interval Shooting Composition Adjust MENU Cancel Se N es weg JNO Hulsp 310499 R Se oo eIBWeD JNO Hulsp 310499 5 if a 3 Press the OK button The camera returns to the menu screen Next set other items Press the MENU button to exit the menu and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Even after you press the MENU button and close the menu screen your settings w
270. y controller A Y to select Save as a Saves the 0 new file INN Save as Cancel a OROK Press the OK button The captured image is saved as a new image 5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built in flash of K 77 and describes how to take pictures with the external flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode PIAS Ni jes ets oo es eee ha aaien 171 Lens Compatibility with the Built in Flash 172 Using an External Flash Optional 173 ysej4 ay Buisp a Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in Tv Shutter Priority Mode e When taking a moving subject you can use the flash to change the blur effect Any desired shutter speed 1 180 seconds or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness e The shutter speed is locked at 1 180 seconds when a lens other than DA DAL D FA FA J FA F or Ais used Using the Flash in Av Aperture Priority Mode e You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away e The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness e The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1 180 seconds to a slow shutter speed p 64 that reduces camera shake The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in
271. y the parameters before developing see Specifying the Parameters p 250 s ewj Buissad0i1g 5 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears 6 Use the four way controller A V to select Save as and press the OK button The RAW image is developed and saved as a new image Save as Cancel RAW JPEG Saves the image as a new file GEN 5 Use the four way controller A Y to select Exit and press Image developed and stored the OK button Continue developing Select Continue to edit other images Continue Exit Developing Multiple RAW Images You can develop multiple RAW images using the same settings a Select Developing Selected Images in Step 4 on p 247 and press the OK button The multi image display screen appears Refer to p 216 for operations in the multi image display screen s ewj Bulssa 0i1g 6 No Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select the RAW images to be developed and press the OK button So Press the AE L button The development confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Develop images as shot or Develop images with modified settings To change the parameters select Develop images with modified settings For details see Specifying the Parameters p 250 The screen to select the parameter appears Set File Format Recorded Fiera Pixels and Quality Lev

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