PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, DEUTSCHLAND GmbH GERMANY (http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, AMERICAS CORPORATION U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA INC. CANADA (http://www.pentax.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX K-50 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an s position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.54 and p.261.
To users of this camera • Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation. • The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
2 • 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 PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock. Caution • 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.
• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger.
4 • The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire. • When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire.
5 About the Battery and Charger • To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully charged state or in high temperatures. • If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s life. • 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-BC109. Do not use it with other devices.
6 • Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. • Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. About SD Memory Cards • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch.
• Set [Eye-Fi] to [Off], or do not use an Eye-Fi card in a location where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as airplanes. • Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the country in which the card was purchased. Please observe all local laws governing Eye-Fi card usage. • This camera features a function to enable/disable the communication function of the Eye-Fi card, however, we do not guarantee the operability of all Eye-Fi card functions.
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9 Contents For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4 Contents............................................................................................... 9 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 15 Before Using Your Camera 17 Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................
10 Basic Operations 63 Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................64 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 64 Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................68 Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 68 Using the Built-in Flash ...................................................................... 71 Reviewing Images .............
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake ...........................................................................................116 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function..................... 116 Shooting with the Self-timer ............................................................. 119 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional) .............................. 121 Taking Pictures Continuously...................................................123 Continuous Shooting..
12 Saving Frequently Used Settings .............................................170 Saving the Settings .......................................................................... 170 Checking the Saved USER Settings................................................ 173 Using Saved USER Settings............................................................ 173 Resetting to Default Settings ...........................................................
Changing Additional Settings 205 How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................206 Set-up Menu Items........................................................................... 206 Camera Settings .........................................................................208 Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language ......................................................................................... 208 Setting the Monitor and the Menu Displays ......
14 Using the Flash 241 Using the Built-in Flash .............................................................242 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ................................ 242 Using the Slow-speed Sync Flash ................................................... 242 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash...................... 244 Using an External Flash (Optional)...........................................245 Using the P-TTL Auto Flash.........................................
15 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains the provided accessories and the names and functions of the working parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions. 1 2 3 3 Basic Operations Explains basic operations for taking and playing back pictures. 4 4 Shooting Functions Explains shooting-related functions.
16 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Indicates reference page numbers explaining a related operation. Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera. In this manual, the arrow keys of the four-way controller are referred to in the following way.
1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of the working parts before use. Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 18 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 19 How to Change Function Settings ......................
18 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with the camera. Check that all accessories are included.
Names and Functions of the Working Parts 19 Microphone AF assist light Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Mirror AF coupler Lens information contacts Hot shoe Diopter adjustment lever Viewfinder Monitor Built-in flash Speaker Strap lug SD Memory Card slot Card cover Terminal cover Card access lamp VIDEO/PC output terminal Terminal cover Tripod socket Cable release terminal Connection cable cover Battery cover unlock switch Battery cover * In the second illustration, the camera is shown w
20 Capture Mode Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in capture mode. 1 Before Using Your Camera The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts have multiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 6 0 a c d e f g b 1 m (EV Compensation) button Press to set the EV compensation value. (p.92) Turn the rear e-dial (S) after or while pressing the m button to change the setting.
21 5 Front e-dial (R) Changes the set value. You can change the menu when a menu screen is displayed. (p.41) Press to detach a lens. (p.55) 7 Mode dial Changes the capture mode. (p.82) 8 E (Flash pop-up) button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.71) 9 V/Y button You can assign a function to this button. (p.167) 0 Focus mode switch Changes the focus mode. (p.101) a U/i (Live View) button Displays the Live View image. (p.26) Deletes the image during Instant Review. (p.
22 g Four-way controller (2345) 1 Before Using Your Camera Displays the Sensitivity/White Balance/Flash Mode/Drive Mode setup menu. (p.76) When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change the item to set. h 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.77). Press this button when a menu screen is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.40) Playback Mode Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in playback mode.
23 1 m (EV Compensation) button 2 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to capture mode. 3 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.57) 4 Front e-dial (R) Use this to display the next or previous image. (p.72) 5 U/i (Delete) button Press to delete images. (p.73) 6 M button Changes the type of information displayed in playback mode. (p.30) Use this to magnify an image or display multiple images at the same time (p.179, p.180). 8 Q (Playback) button Switches to capture mode.
24 Monitor Display Various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. 1 The brightness level and the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.213) Before Using Your Camera Capture Mode With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. When using the viewfinder, check the status screen displayed on the monitor and the viewfinder indicators while shooting.
25 Status screen The settings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayed. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) 1 F 5.6 1600 10 10 14 10 +1.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 G1A1 123/999 Capture mode (p.82) AE Lock (p.96) GPS positioning status Custom Image (p.157) HDR Capture (p.151)/ Digital Filter (p.161) Focus mode (p.101) AE Metering (p.97) Shake Reduction (p.116)/ Horizon Correction (p.118) Battery level (p.
26 Live View Live View is displayed when the U/i button is pressed. You can capture images while checking the composition on the monitor. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Before Using Your Camera 001/999 11 12 13 +1.7 EV 14 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 ±0EV [9999] 20 21 22 23 24 15 16 17 18 19 1/ 2000 25 1 2 Capture mode (p.82) Flash Mode (p.68)/ Recording Sound Level (p.131) 3 4 5 6 Drive Mode (p.76) White Balance (p.
* For indicator 26, multiple face detection frames are displayed when [Contrast AF] is set to [Face Detection]. A main face detection frame is displayed in yellow and other frames in white. (p.106) You can change the Live View display settings in [Live View] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.107) 1 Before Using Your Camera • The Live View image may differ from the actual image captured if the brightness of the subject is low or high.
28 Control panel Press the M button in standby mode to display the control panel and change settings. (p.39) Still picture capture mode 1 1 2 Before Using Your Camera Custom Image Bright 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 13 128 18 19 20 21 C mode 1 2 Exposure Setting Program AE 1:15'30" 22 3 4 12 17 10 11 14 23 15 24 16 18 1 2 3 Function name Setting Custom Image (p.157)/ H mode (p.84) 14 4 5 6 7 8 9 Digital Filter (p.161) HDR Capture (p.
29 • If no operations are made within 1 minute in the control panel, the camera returns to standby mode. • You can change the display color of the status screen and control panel. Set in [LCD Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.212) 1 Shooting Info Display Screen Display Status Screen Electronic Level Displayed Information Displays the settings for shooting with the viewfinder. (p.25) Displays the camera angle.
30 Playback Mode 1 Before Using Your Camera The captured image and shooting information are displayed in the single image display of playback mode. 1Playing Back Images (p.72) Press the M button to call up the playback information display selection screen. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the type of screen display that appears in the single image display and press the 4 button. Standard Information Display 100-0001 M 1/ 2000 F2.
31 Detailed Information Display Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) Page 1 1 Still picture 3 2 4 5 6 8 1/ 2000 50mm F2.8 +1.5 +1.0 1600 G1A1 05/05/2013 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 10 11 14 9 16 19 22 23 24 17 20 30 21 25 26 27 28 32 31 10:30 AM 29 13 12 15 18 7 Movie 100-0001 6 3 2 10'10" 1/ 125 50mm F8.0 0.
32 1 Before Using Your Camera 12 Shake Reduction (p.116)/ Horizon Correction (p.118)/ Movie SR (p.131) 13 Focus mode (p.101)/AF point (p.104)/Contrast AF (p.106) Aperture value EV Compensation (p.92) Flash Mode (p.68) Flash Exposure Compensation (p.70) Sensitivity (p.87) HDR Capture (p.151)/ Multi-exposure (p.128) White Balance (p.145) White Balance fine-tuning (p.146) File Format (p.143) JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.143)/ Movie Recorded Pixels (p.131) JPEG Quality (p.144)/ Movie Quality Level (p.
33 Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB Histogram Display. 1 2 3 4 2 100-0001 3 1 100-0001 4 10 1 5 1/ 2000 F2.8 6 7 11 1/ 2000 200 8 5 Histogram Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 Histogram (Brightness) Protect setting Folder number-File number Save RAW Data File Format Shutter speed 6 F2.
34 1 When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (underexposed portions with no detail) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (overexposed portions with no detail). You can set whether to display the bright/dark area warning during capture or playback mode. Before Using Your Camera 1Setting the Playback Display Method (p.178) 1Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.
35 Viewfinder When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information appears in the viewfinder. 2 1 3 4 5 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 AF frame Spot metering frame (p.97) AF point (p.104) The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.104) Flash indicator (p.71) Lit: when the flash is available. Blinks: when the flash is necessary or is being charged. Focus mode (p.
36 10 11 1 Before Using Your Camera 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ISO/ISO AUTO (p.87) Appears when the sensitivity is displayed. Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacity Underlined when it can be adjusted. Displays the number of recordable still pictures (up to “9999”) immediately after shooting. Displays the compensation value while adjusting the EV compensation. Displays the amount of deviation from the correct exposure when in a mode and Electronic Level is activated. AE Lock (p.
Electronic Level Display 37 When the camera is not level, a bar scale indicating the horizontal camera angle is displayed in the EV bar scale, if [Electronic Level] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu is activated. This is not active by default. (p.
How to Change Function Settings 38 1 Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, control panel or menus. This section explains the basic ways to change function settings. Before Using Your Camera Using the Direct Keys In standby mode, you can set Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode and Drive Mode by pressing the four-way controller (2345). (p.76) Below, how to set [Flash Mode] is explained as an example. 1 Press the four-way controller (4) in standby mode.
39 Using the Control Panel In standby mode, you can switch to the control panel and change settings. Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. Before Using Your Camera 1 The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the item you want to change the setting for. Custom Image Bright You cannot select items that cannot be changed as a result of current camera settings. 3 Press the 4 button.
40 5 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Next, set other items. 1 6 Before Using Your Camera Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture. You can also change the setting by turning the rear e-dial (S) after selecting the item you want to change in Step 2 ([Recording Sound Level] for C mode can only be set using this operation).
2 41 Press the four-way controller (5) twice. 1 2 3 4 Custom Image Digital Filter HDR Capture Image Capture Settings AE Metering 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item. Press the four-way controller (5). Available settings are displayed in the pop-up menu or submenu. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting. Press the 3 button to cancel the pop-up menu, or return to the previous screen. 1 2 3 4 High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Composition Adjust.
42 6 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button if a submenu is displayed. Next, set other items. 1 Before Using Your Camera 7 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. Your settings may not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is on). • You can select either to display the menu tab selected the last time first, or to always display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu first. (p.
2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap .............................................. 44 Inserting the Battery ............................................ 45 Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card .......... 52 Attaching a Lens .................................................. 54 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ....................... 56 Turning the Camera On and Off ....
Attaching the Strap 44 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. 2 Getting Started 2 Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above.
Inserting the Battery 45 The following power supplies can be used with the camera. • Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 (provided) • AA Battery Holder D-BH109 with four AA batteries (optional) • AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 (optional) 2 Use the battery charger D-BC109 and the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109 to power the camera. Charging the Battery When using the battery for the first time or when the battery capacity becomes low, recharge the battery.
46 3 Face the 2 mark on the battery up, and insert the battery into the battery charger. First, insert the battery at an angle, as shown in the illustration, and then push down on the battery until it clicks. The indicator lamp lights up when charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged. 2 Getting Started 4 When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery from the battery charger. • Do not use the Battery Charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than DLI109.
47 Inserting/Removing the Battery 1 Slide the battery cover unlock switch in the direction of the arrow (1), and open the battery cover (2). 2 1 2 With the 2 mark facing towards outside of the camera, push the battery in until it locks into place. To remove the battery, push the battery lock switch in the direction of the arrow (3). 3 2 Getting Started • Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on. • Insert the battery correctly.
48 3 Close the battery cover. The battery cover is locked. 2 Getting Started Using the AA Batteries When using AA batteries, be sure to use the optional AA Battery Holder D-BH109. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. Available Batteries Characteristics AA lithium batteries Recommended when using the camera in cold climates. AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries These are rechargeable and reusable.
2 49 Open the battery cover. Refer to Step 1 on p.47. Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera. 3 Insert the battery holder into the battery chamber until it locks into place, and close the battery cover. 2 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the w displayed in the status screen or Live View screen. Display Battery Level w (green) Battery is full. x (green) Battery is close to full. (D-LI109 only) f (orange) Battery is running low.
50 Using the AC Adapter We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC128 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device. The AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 includes AC Adapter D-AC120, DC Coupler D-DC128, and AC plug cord. 2 Getting Started 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Open the battery cover. Refer to Step 1 on p.47. Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.
5 51 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. 7 2 6 6 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord. 7 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the terminals. SD Memory Card or data may be corrupted if the connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being accessed.
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card 52 This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 2 Getting Started • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit. • Do not open the card cover while the camera is in use. • Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other devices.
53 Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove. 2 Close the card cover (3), and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (4). 4 3 Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open. For details on the approximate number of still pictures and amount of time of movies that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card, refer to “Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size” (p.284).
Attaching a Lens 54 2 Attach a proper lens to the camera body. When you use one of the following lenses with this camera, all the camera’s capture modes are available. (a) DA, DA L, D FA, FA J lenses (b) Lenses with an s (Auto) position; when used in the s position Getting Started • When attaching or removing a lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust. • Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not attached.
3 55 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 make sure that the lens is locked in place. 2 Getting Started 4 3 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. To remove the lens Attach the lens cap first, and then turn the lens counterclockwise while holding down the lens unlock button (4).
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 56 You can adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. The Eyecup FR is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera leaves the factory. The diopter can be adjusted with the eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed. 2 Getting Started 1 2 Remove the eyecup by pulling it out in the direction of the arrow. Look through the viewfinder, and slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right.
Turning the Camera On and Off 1 57 Turn the main switch to [ON]. The camera turns on. Set the main switch to the position [OFF] to turn off the camera. Getting Started • Always turn the camera off when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time (Auto Power Off). To reactivate the camera, turn it on again or perform any of the following operations. • Press the shutter release button halfway. • Press the 3 button or M button.
Initial Settings 58 The first time the camera is turned on, the [Language/u] screen appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. 2 Getting Started If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, proceed to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.60).
3 59 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a city. Turn the rear e-dial (S) to change the region. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.211) for cities that can be selected as a hometown. 5 New York DST MENU Cancel OK OK Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen reappears. 6 7 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Text Size], and press the four-way controller (5).
60 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 2 Getting Started Press the four-way controller (5), and use the four-way controller (23) to select the date format. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01/01/2013 Time Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. 00:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel 2 3 OK OK Press the four-way controller (5), and use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] or [12h]. Press the 4 button.
6 61 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete], and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. If you set the date and time from the menu, the [R Set-up 1] menu reappears. In this case, press the 3 button. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 05/05/2013 Time 10:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel OK OK Getting Started • When you press the 4 button in Step 6, the seconds value is set to 0.
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3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting the mode dial to n (Auto Picture) to have the camera select the optimum settings based on the subject. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation ................................... 64 Using the Built-in Flash ....................................... 68 Reviewing Images ................................................
Basic Shooting Operation 64 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 3 Basic Operations This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. You can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder 1 Set the mode dial to n. The capture mode is set to n mode. 1Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode (p.
2 65 Set the focus mode switch to l. In n mode, the focus mode changes to f (Autofocus/Auto) mode. 1Setting the Focus Mode (p.101) 3 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view. 4 Position the subject inside the AF frame, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus (focus lock).
66 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. This action is referred to as “releasing the shutter” or “release”. 6 Review the captured image on the monitor. The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after it is captured (Instant Review). 3 The following operations can be performed during Instant Review. Available operations Basic Operations U/i button Rear e-dial (S) m button Deletes the image. (p.73) Magnifies the image. (p.
67 Taking Pictures Using Live View 1 Press the U/i button in Step 3 on p.65. The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. 3 Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monitor, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The AF frame turns green when focused. Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfinder. Press the U/i button to end the Live View shooting. Basic Operations 2 1/ 2000 F2.
68 Using the Built-in Flash Use a flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions. The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. 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 the sensitivity setting (p.244)). • When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture mode. Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode n/H C/i/E/F/r e/K/c E/F/G/H/I/r b/L/a/p E/F/k/r Press the four-way controller (4) in standby mode. The Flash Mode setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode, and press the 4 button. Auto Flash Discharge The camera is ready to take a picture. 0.0 MENU Cancel OK OK Slow-speed Sync and Trailing Curtain Sync slow down the shutter speed.
70 Compensating Flash Output You can adjust the flash output in a range of -2.0 to +1.0. The following flash compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. EV Steps 3 Selectable Flash Compensation Value 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 Basic Operations 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Step 2 on p.69. 2 Turn the rear e-dial (S).
71 Using the Built-in Flash 1 Press the E button. 2 Take a picture. The flash discharges. When the flash mode is set to C or i, the flash is not discharged if the lighting conditions do not require flash for correction even when the flash is popped up. 3 Push down on the top of the flash to retract the built-in flash. By default, you cannot take pictures while the built-in flash is being charged. If you want to take pictures while charging the built-in flash, set [16.
Reviewing Images 72 Playing Back Images You can play back captured images with the camera. 1 Press the Q button. The camera switches to the single image display of playback mode and the most recently captured image (for movies, only the first frame) is displayed on the monitor. 3 Basic Operations 2 Review the captured image on the monitor.
73 Deleting a Single Image You can delete images one by one. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.222) 1 Press the Q button, and display an image to delete. 2 Press the U/i button. 3 Basic Operations The delete confirmation screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete], and press the 4 button. 100-0001 The image is deleted. Delete Cancel OK OK • You can delete multiple images at once. Refer to “Deleting Multiple Images” (p.
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4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with this camera. How to Operate the Shooting Functions ........... 76 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode .......... 82 Setting the Exposure ........................................... 87 Focusing ............................................................. 101 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) ............. 114 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake ........................
76 How to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menu, [C Movie] menu or [A Custom Setting] menu. For details on how to use the direct keys and menus, refer to “How to Change Function Settings” (p.38). Direct Keys Setting Items 4 Shooting Functions Press the four-way controller (2345) in standby mode to set the following items. Key Item Function Page 2 Sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. p.
77 Rec. Mode Menu Items The following items are available in the [A Rec. Mode 1-4] menus. Press the 3 button in standby mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Function Page *1 Sets the capture mode when the mode dial is set to B or C. p.173 4 *2 *3 Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image. p.157 Shooting Functions Menu Item Exposure Mode A1 Digital Filter *2 Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. p.
78 Menu Item Lens Correction Function *2 Multi-exposure Creates a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image. p.128 Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. p.125 D-Range Settings *2 Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. p.150 High-ISO NR Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity. p.
79 Movie Menu Items The following items are available in the [C Movie 1] menu. Press the 3 button when the mode dial is set to C to display the [C Movie 1] menu. Function Exposure Setting *1 Selects the movie exposure mode from e, c, or a mode. Recorded Pixels *1 Sets the number of recorded pixels and size of the movie. Framerate *1 Sets the number of frames shot per second. Quality Level *1 Sets the quality level of the movie. Page p.130 Recording Sound Level *1 Sets the microphone sensitivity.
80 Custom Setting Menu Items The following items of the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menus enable you to make the best use of the camera. Menu 4 Item Page Shooting Functions 1. EV Steps p.92 2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. p.88 3. Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. p.97 4. AE-L with AF Locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. p.96 5.
81 Menu A3 Item Function Page 15. Superimpose AF Area Sets whether to display the active AF point in red in the viewfinder. p.104 16. Release While Charging Sets whether to release the shutter while charging the built-in flash. p.71 17. Flash in Wireless Mode Sets the built-in flash discharge method in wireless mode. p.249 18. Save Rotation Info Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting. p.178 19.
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode 82 This camera features various capture modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows. Capture Mode 4 Shooting Functions Characteristics Page n (Auto Picture) mode Automatically selects the optimal capture mode for the subject. p.83 H (Scene) mode Lets you choose the capture mode from various scene styles. p.
83 The selected capture mode is displayed for 3 seconds on the monitor (guide display). Program Automatic Exposure You can set the camera to not display the guides in [LCD Display] of the [R Set-up 1] menu. (p.212) Auto Picture Modes 4 U c s b \ Mode Standard Characteristics This mode is selected when none of the following modes apply. For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin Portrait tone. For capturing landscape views.
84 Scene Modes When set to H (Scene) mode, you can choose from the following shooting scenes. Mode c Portrait Characteristics For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation and s Landscape produces a vivid color image. b Macro Moving 4 \ Object Shooting Functions Night . Scene Portrait K Sunset For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and more.
85 Mode Characteristics Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight. U Stage For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place. n Lighting For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited. E Museum The flash is deactivated in K, d, A, Z, y, U, n, and E modes. To prevent camera shake, either turn on the Shake Reduction function, or mount the camera on a tripod. When shooting with the viewfinder, the autofocus mode is automatically set according to the selected shooting scene. (p.
86 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) or rear e-dial (S) to choose a scene mode, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture. When the 3 button is pressed while the mode dial is set to H, the item [Scene Mode] appears on the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the Scene Mode selection screen and you can select a scene mode in the same way as described in Step 4. 4 Portrait For capturing portraits.
Setting the Exposure 87 Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [ISO AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 51200. The default setting is [ISO AUTO]. 1 Press the four-way controller (2) in standby mode. The Sensitivity setting screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ISO AUTO] or [ISO]. ISO AUTO Sets the range to be adjusted automatically. ISO Sets a fixed value.
88 • In L mode, or Z (Night Scene HDR)/l (Night Snap)/n (Stage Lighting) of H mode, the sensitivity is fixed to [ISO AUTO (up to ISO 6400 for H mode)]. • In K or p mode, [ISO AUTO] is not displayed. If the mode dial is set to p, the sensitivity is set to the last fixed value. If the mode dial is set to a when the sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO], the camera operates in L mode. • More noise may appear in captured images if a higher sensitivity is set. You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction.
89 Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features the following exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.
90 The value that can be changed is underlined in the viewfinder. During Live View, 5 appears for the value that can be changed. 1/ 2000 2 F2.8 1600 [ 128] Turn the rear e-dial (S). The aperture value can be changed in c, L, a, or p mode. The sensitivity can be changed in K mode. 4 Shooting Functions 3 Turn the front e-dial (R). The shutter speed can be changed in b, L, or a mode.
91 Bulb Shooting This is useful when capturing images of night scenes and fireworks which require long exposures. 1 Set the mode dial to p (Bulb). 2 Press the shutter release button. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed. 3 Take your finger off the shutter release button. Exposure ends. • You can set the operation of the shutter release button in p mode in [8. Bulb (B) Mode Options] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu.
92 Adjusting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) your picture. The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in C mode). The value that can be set varies according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. 4 Shooting Functions 1 EV Steps Exposure Compensation 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.
93 +1.7 EV 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 ±0EV 128 Available operations m button d button Starts/ends selecting the compensation value. Resets the compensation value to the default setting. Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting (Exposure Bracketing) You can take three consecutive pictures at three different exposure levels. Standard exposure Underexposure Overexposure Set the bracketing order in [6. Bracketing Order] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
94 Exposure Bracketing is not available in the following situations. • when p mode, or \ (Moving Object)/Z (Night Scene HDR)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H mode is set • when Interval Shooting, Multi-exposure or HDR Capture is set 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select l. Press the four-way controller (3), and set the bracket value.
6 95 Press the shutter release button fully. Press and hold the shutter release button until three pictures are taken. The pictures will be taken according to the order set in [6. Bracketing Order] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. 4 Shooting Functions • When the focus mode is set to l, the focus position is locked in the first image and is used for subsequent images.
96 Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (brightness) prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small to obtain a proper exposure or is backlit. 1 Assign [AE Lock] to the =/L button. Refer to “Setting the =/L Button Operation” (p.169) for details. 4 2 Set the exposure, and press the =/L button. Shooting Functions The camera locks the exposure at that instant.
97 Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. The sensor meters the brightness in multiple zones. (default setting) Even in backlit locations, this mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure. L Multisegment M Metering is weighted at the center of the sensor.
98 Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction) When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations. • when shooting with a high sensitivity setting • when shooting with long exposures • when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. Pictures cannot be taken while the camera is performing a noise reduction process.
3 99 Press the 4 button. If you select [Auto], [Low], [Medium], [High] or [Off], proceed to Step 7. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Setting], and press the four-way controller (5). The screen to set the noise reduction level according to the ISO sensitivity appears. 5 High-ISO NR 1 2 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 MENU 4 Reset The sensitivity values displayed vary according to the [1. EV Steps] and [2. Sensitivity Steps] settings made in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
100 Slow Shutter Speed NR Reduces noise during long exposures. 1 2 Select [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting, and press the 4 button. 4 Shooting Functions 3 1 2 3 4 High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Composition Adjust.
Focusing 101 Setting the Focus Mode Set the focus mode switch to l, A, or \. 4 Shooting with the viewfinder TTL phase-matching autofocus: Select from l, k, or f mode which enables automatically switching between l and k. (p.102) Set the focusing point in [AF Active Area]. (p.104) Faster autofocus performance than “contrast detection AF” is possible. Shooting with Live View Contrast detection AF: Face detection and tracking are available. (p.
102 Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder The following autofocus modes can be selected when shooting with the viewfinder. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject comes into focus, the focus is locked (focus lock) at that position. If the subject is outside the focusing area, focus the camera on the subject in the focusing area, lock the focus at that position (focus lock), and then recompose your picture.
103 The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. The shutter can be released even if the subject is not in focus. A (k) Continuous mode • Available only when the mode dial is set to e, K, b, c, L, a or p. • The focus mode is fixed to k in \ (Moving Object)/ l (Night Snap)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids)/n (Stage Lighting) of H mode.
104 Selecting the Focusing Point (AF Point) Sets the focusing point when shooting with the viewfinder. The selected focus point will light red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area). Auto (5 AF b Points) Out of the 5 AF points, the camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered. (default setting) Auto (11 AF Out of the 11 AF points, the camera selects the optimum AF c Points) point even if the subject is not centered.
105 Selecting the Desired Focusing Point 1 2 Select S in Step 3 on p.104, and press the 4 button. Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. 3 Select the desired AF point. 1/ 30 F 4.5 400 4 Available operations Four-way controller (2345) 4 button Changes the AF point. Returns the AF point to the center.
106 Setting the Contrast AF during Live View You can select from the following autofocus methods when shooting with Live View. D Face Detection Detects and tracks faces of people. (default setting) The main face detection frame for autofocus and auto exposure is displayed in yellow. E Tracking Tracks the subject in focus when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. G Select Focuses on a desired area.
107 4 Shooting Functions • You can also change the setting from [Contrast AF] in [Live View] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. • [Contrast AF] is fixed to D in U (Standard)/c (Portrait)/. (Night Scene Portrait) of n mode or c (Portrait)/. (Night Scene Portrait)/R (Kids) of H mode. • To lock the focus and recompose the picture, select G or H. • To take pictures when the subject is not in focus, set [12. AF.S Setting] to [Release-priority] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu.
108 Selecting the Desired Focusing Area You can set the range of the autofocusing area (AF area). 1 Select G in Step 3 on p.106, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. 2 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture. 4 3 Press the U/i button. Shooting Functions The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. 4 Press the 4 button.
109 Checking the Focus When shooting with Live View, you can check the focus lock position by magnifying the image on the monitor, centering around the area in focus. 1 View the subject on the monitor, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. 2 Press the 4 button while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. 3 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to change the magnification. Magnification can be selected from x2, x4 or x6.
110 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) While looking through the viewfinder or viewing the Live View screen, turn the focusing ring until the subject is clearly visible. In \ mode, the shutter can be released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus. Focusing Using the Viewfinder You can manually adjust the focus using the matte field in viewfinder. 4 Shooting Functions 1 2 Set the focus mode switch to \.
111 Focusing Using Live View 1 2 While viewing the monitor, turn the focusing ring. 4 When it is difficult to check the focus, press the 4 button. Shooting Functions 3 Set the focus mode switch to \. The image on the monitor is magnified. x4 Available operations Rear e-dial (S) to the right (y) Magnifies the image (up to 6 times) Rear e-dial (S) to the left (f) Reduces the image (up to 2 times) Four-way controller (2345) d button 4 Changes the display area.
112 AF Fine Adjustment You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s autofocus system. • Be sure to use [AF Fine 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. 4 1 Shooting Functions 2 Select [21.
113 Available operations Four-way controller (5)/ Rear e-dial (S) to the right (y) Four-way controller (4)/ Rear e-dial (S) to the left (f) | button 5 Adjusts the focus to a closer position. Adjusts the focus to a farther position. Resets the adjustment value to the default setting. Press the 4 button. The adjustment value is saved. 6 Press the 3 button three times. The camera is ready to take a picture. Take a test picture.
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) 114 You can use the preview function to check 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. e Digital Preview For checking the composition, exposure and focus on the monitor. Optical Preview is always used for Interval Shooting and Multi-exposure.
115 Displaying the Digital Preview 1 Assign [Digital Preview] to the V/Y button. Refer to “Setting the V/Y Button Operation” (p.167) for details. 2 Focus on the subject, and press the V/Y button. | appears on the monitor during preview and you can check the composition, exposure and focus. 4 Rear e-dial (S) m button 3 Magnifies the preview image. (p.179) Saves the preview image. Press the shutter release button halfway. Digital Preview is ended and the autofocus system operates.
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake 116 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. The Shake Reduction function works effectively when taking pictures in the following situations.
3 117 Use the four-way controller (45) to select Q or R, and press the 4 button. Shake Reduction On The camera returns to the control panel. MENU Cancel OK OK Q Uses Shake Reduction. (default setting) R Does not use Shake Reduction. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. • The Shake Reduction function is not available in the following situations.
118 Correcting the Tilt of the Images When an image is tilted, it can be corrected up to a maximum of ±1.0 degrees (when Shake Reduction is turned on). 1 2 Select [Horizon Correction] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select P (Off) or O (On). 4 Shooting Functions 3 1 2 3 4 High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Composition Adjust. Electronic Level Horizon Correction Shake Reduction Input Focal Length MENU Exit Press the 3 button.
119 Shooting with the Self-timer Self-timer g (12 sec.) Self-timer Z (2 sec.) The shutter is released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture. The shutter is released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed. Shooting with the self-timer is not available in \ (Moving Object)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H mode. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod.
120 6 Press the shutter release button fully. For g, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and then blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released. A beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. For Z, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.
121 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional) The shutter can be released from a distance by using an optional remote control unit. The shutter is released immediately after the shutter h Remote Control release button on the remote control unit is pressed. Remote Control i (3 sec. delay) The shutter is released about 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Press the four-way controller (5) in standby mode.
122 6 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front of the camera, and press the shutter release button on the remote control unit. 4m The maximum operating distance of a remote control unit is about 4 m from the front of the camera. After a picture is taken, the remote control receiver lights for 2 seconds and then returns to blinking. 4 Shooting Functions • By default, you cannot adjust the focus with a remote control unit.
Taking Pictures Continuously 123 Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. g Continuous Shooting (Hi) Up to approximately 6 frames per second can be taken continuously (for JPEG images). h Continuous Shooting (Lo) Up to approximately 3 frames per second can be taken continuously (for JPEG images). 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears.
124 5 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. 4 Shooting Functions • The capture mode is fixed to g in \ (Moving Object)/Z (Pet)/R (Kids) of H mode. • If the focus mode is set to l, the focus position is locked in the first frame and pictures are taken continuously at the same interval.
125 Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. The following items can be set. Interval Set the time interval between shots from 3 seconds to 24 hours. Set from 2 to 999. Number of The number of pictures that can be set varies depending on the shooting Shots conditions such as the amount of available space on the SD Memory Card. Start Interval Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time. Selecting [Now] starts shooting immediately.
126 6 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Now] or [Set Time], and press the 4 button. If you selected [Now], proceed to Step 10. 8 9 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Time], and press the four-way controller (5). Shooting Functions Use the four-way controller (45) to select hours or minutes, and use the four-way controller (23) to set the time.
127 • Refer to “Interval Movie” (p.134) for information on how to perform Interval Shooting in C mode. • If the mode dial or the main switch is turned while shooting, the pictures that have been already taken are saved and Interval Shooting is ended. • [Single Frame Shooting] is used regardless of the current drive mode setting. • If the subject is not in focus with the focus mode set to l or the previous image processing cannot be completed before taking the next picture, no picture may be taken.
128 Multi-exposure You can create a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image. Multi-exposure is not available in the following situations. • when Z (Night Scene HDR) of H mode, or C mode is set • when Interval Shooting, Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set 1 Select [Multi-exposure] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Multi-exposure] screen appears.
6 129 Take the picture. The composite picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed. The following operations can be performed during Instant Review. Available operations U/i button 3 button Discards pictures taken up to that point and takes pictures again from the first frame. Saves pictures taken up to that point and cancels shooting. When the above operations are performed or after the set number of shots are taken, the screen in Step 3 appears again.
Recording Movies 130 This camera enables you to record movies with the following format. • Sound • File format Monaural MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (File extension: .MOV) Changing the Settings for Movie Recording 4 Settings for recording movies can be changed using the [C Movie] menu or the control panel. Below, how to change the settings from the [C Movie 1] menu is explained as an example. Shooting Functions 1 Set the mode dial to C, and press the 3 button. The [C Movie 1] menu appears.
5 131 Select [Recorded Pixels]. Recorded Pixels Display Resolution Aspect Ratio Frame Rate (fps) a (default setting) 1920×1080 K b 1280×720 30/25/24 K 60/50/30/25/24 c 640×480 I 30/25/24 When the setting is changed, the amount of recordable time for that setting appears at the top right of the screen. 6 Select [Framerate]. The frame rates that can be selected vary depending on the recorded pixels. Set [Quality Level] to [C], [D], or [E]. Press the 3 button. The [C Movie 1] menu appears.
132 Recording Movies 1 Set the mode dial to C. Live View for movie recording is displayed. 2 View the subject on the monitor. Recording Sound Level Movie SR Change the exposure setting as necessary. 4 Shooting Functions 10'30" Recordable Time Available operations Rear e-dial (S) Front e-dial (R) m button Rear e-dial (S) Four-way controller (2) 3 Exposure Setting c/a: Adjusts the aperture value (only before shooting). Exposure Setting a: Adjusts the shutter speed.
133 • When [Recording Sound Level] is set to a value other than l (0), 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. • The flash is not available. • When recording a movie using an image processing function such as Digital Filter, some frames may be omitted from the recorded movie.
134 Interval Movie Takes still pictures at a set interval from a set time and saves them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI). The following items can be set. 4 Interval Select from 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., or 1 hour. Recording Time Set the duration of recording from 12 seconds to 99 hours. The time that can be set varies depending on the [Interval] setting. Start Interval Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time.
5 135 Use the four-way controller (45) to select hours, minutes, or seconds, and use the four-way controller (23) to set the time. Press the 4 button to complete the setting. 6 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Now] or [Set Time], and press the 4 button. If you selected [Now], proceed to Step 10. 9 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Time], and press the four-way controller (5).
136 Playing Back Movies Recorded movies can be played back in playback mode in the same manner as saved still pictures. 1 Select the movie to play back in the single image display of playback mode. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. 2 4 Press the four-way controller (2). Movie playback starts. Shooting Functions 10'00" Available operations Four-way controller (2) Pauses/resumes playback. Four-way controller (5) Forwards a frame (when paused).
137 Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie You can capture a single frame from a movie and save it as a JPEG still picture. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (2) in Step 2 on p.136 to pause the movie. Use the four-way controller (45) to display the frame to save as a still picture. Frame number/ Total number of frames 90/1800 90/18000 4 3 Press the m button. The save confirmation screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], and press the 4 button.
138 Editing Movies Movies can be divided and unwanted segments can be deleted. 1 Select the movie to play back in the single image display of playback mode. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears. 4 3 Shooting Functions Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [ (Movie Edit), and press the 4 button. The movie editing screen appears. 4 Select a point where you want to divide the movie.
6 139 Use the four-way controller (45) to move the selection frame, and press the 4 button. The segment(s) to delete are specified. Multiple segments can be deleted at once. Press the 4 button again to cancel the selection. 7 00'05" 10'00" Select segments for deletion MENU OK Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed in Step 4 appears again. 4 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. 9 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as], and press the 4 button.
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5 Shooting Settings This chapter describes image file formats and camera operating settings in capture mode. Setting a File Format .......................................... 142 Setting the White Balance ................................. 145 Correcting Images .............................................. 150 Setting the Image Finishing Tone ..................... 157 Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ........ 164 Saving Frequently Used Settings .....................
Setting a File Format 142 Set the file format, number of recorded pixels, quality level, and color space of still pictures. 1 Select [Image Capture Settings] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Image Capture Settings] screen appears. 2 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [File Format], [JPEG Recorded Pixels], [JPEG Quality] or [Color Space], and press the four-way controller (5). Shooting Settings Refer to p.143 to p.
143 File Format You can set the format of image files. Captures images in JPEG format. (default setting) You can change the [JPEG Recorded Pixels] and [JPEG Quality] settings. RAW Captures images in CMOS sensor output format without processing. RAW files are recorded with the general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. Effects of White Balance, Custom Image and Color Space are not applied to the captured images, but they are saved as actual original information.
144 JPEG Quality You can set the image quality level (compression ratio). The default setting is C (Best). C Best D Better E Good Quality: clearer File size: larger Quality: grainier File size: smaller Color Space You can select a color space to use. 5 sRGB Shooting Settings AdobeRGB Mainly used for devices such as a computer. (default setting) Covers a wider range of color than sRGB and is used for commercial uses such as industrial printing.
Setting the White Balance 145 Adjusts the color of an image based on ambient light conditions so that white objects appear white. Setting Color Temperature *1 Automatically adjusts the white balance. (default setting) Approx. 4,000 to 8,000K For use when taking pictures in sunlight. Approx. 5,200K H Shade For use when taking pictures in the shade. It reduces the bluish color tones in a picture. Approx. 8,000K ^ Cloudy For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. Approx.
146 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in standby mode. The White Balance setting screen appears. The last image taken is displayed in the background. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the white balance. When J is selected, press the four-way controller (3) and use the four-way controller (45) to select D, N, W, or L. Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters.
5 147 Press the 4 button. The screen that was displayed in Step 2 appears again. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. To set the white balance for when the flash discharges, select [Auto White Balance], [Unchanged] or [Flash] in [9. WB When Using Flash] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu. Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. 2 Select K in Step 2 on p.146, and press the four-way controller (3).
148 5 6 Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame to the position you want to measure. Press the 4 button. The white balance is measured, and the screen that was displayed in Step 2 appears again. Adjust the white balance as necessary. The message [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears when measuring is unsuccessful. Press the 4 button to remeasure the white balance. 7 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture.
4 149 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a number, and press the 4 button. The white balance settings of the selected image are saved as Manual White Balance and the camera is ready to take a picture. The white balance setting is K. 100-0001 Saves this image's White Balance settings as a custom selection Save as Manual 1 Save as Manual 2 Save as Manual 3 MENU Cancel OK OK Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature Use to set the color temperature value. Select K in Step 2 on p.
Correcting Images 150 The camera and lens properties can be automatically modified for when taking pictures. Brightness Adjustment Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones expression by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed and underexposed areas. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 5 Shooting Settings 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Highlight Correction] or [Shadow Correction], and press the 4 button.
151 When the sensitivity is set to less than ISO 200 setting, [Highlight Correction] cannot be set to [On]. You can also set [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] in [D-Range Settings] of the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu. High Dynamic Range Image Capture High dynamic range photography is a way of expressing the entire range from dark to bright areas by capturing multiple images with different exposures (underexposed, properly exposed (standard), and overexposed), and combining them into a single image.
152 2 Press the four-way controller (5), use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting, and press the 4 button. HDR Capture HDR Capture Auto Align Exposure Bracket Value MENU Cancel 3 5 4 Shooting Settings 5 OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Align], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Uses Auto Align. Activates Shake Reduction according to the [Shake Reduction] setting. (default setting) P Does not use Auto Align. Deactivates Shake Reduction.
153 Lens Correction Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. Distortion Distortion is a 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 small diameter lens, and straight walls or the horizon in an image appear curved.
154 • Corrections can only be made when using DA, DA L, D FA or some FA lenses. The Lens Correction functions cannot be selected when an incompatible lens is attached. (p.261) • The Lens Correction functions are disabled when using an accessory 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 using the Distortion Correction function.
155 Composition Adjustment It allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the Shake Reduction mechanism. Use this when you want to adjust the composition, such as when using a tripod. 1 Select [Composition Adjust.] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Composition Adjust.] screen appears. 2 Select [Start adjustment], and press the 4 button.
156 4 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to normal Live View and is ready to take a picture. • Shake Reduction and Horizon Correction are not available. • The adjustment value is reset when Live View is ended. • If you use the Composition Adjustment function frequently, you can assign the function to the |/Y button. (p.
Setting the Image Finishing Tone 157 Take pictures with settings to suit for your creative photographic vision. Custom Image Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking pictures with a creative finishing tone. Image Tone Image Saturation, hue and contrast are set relatively high to create a bright sharp image. (default setting) Bright Creates a natural look that is close to the actual color. Portrait Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.
158 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Custom Image], and press the 4 button. The Custom Image setting screen appears. The last image taken is displayed in the background. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an image finishing tone. You can check the selected Custom Image effect with the background image. Proceed to Step 8 if you do not need to change the parameters. Bright INFO Parameter Adj.
The following parameters can be changed according to the selected image finishing tone.
160 You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image The outcome of cross processing varies each time a picture is taken. If a cross processed image that you like comes out, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image. A total of three Cross Processing settings can be saved. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in the single image display of playback mode. The playback mode palette appears.
161 Digital Filter You can apply a filter effect when taking pictures. The following filters can be selected. Filter Name Effect Parameter Extracted Color 1: Red/Magenta/Blue/ Cyan/Green/Yellow Extract Color Toy Camera For extracting one or two specific colors Extractable Range of Color 1: 1 to 5 and making the rest of the image black and Extracted Color 2: Off/Red/Magenta/ Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow white. Extractable Range of Color 2: 1 to 5 For taking pictures that look as if taken with a toy camera.
162 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Digital Filter], and press the 4 button. The Digital Filter setting screen appears. The last image taken is displayed in the background. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a filter. You can check the selected filter effect with the background image. Proceed to Step 7 if you do not need to change the parameters. 5 Toy Camera INFO Parameter Adj.
7 163 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. • You can also change the settings from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. • Select [No Filter] in Step 3 to finish shooting with a digital filter. • After shooting, you can also apply digital filter effects to JPEG/RAW images in playback mode. (p.191) • [Shading Level] for the Toy Camera filter and the Shading filter cannot be checked with Live View.
Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions 164 Functions can be assigned to the front/rear e-dial, V/Y button, and =/L button. The current functions assigned to the buttons/dials can be checked with guide display. Program Automatic Exposure Setting the E-dials Operation 5 Shooting Settings For each exposure mode, you can select the parameters for when the front and rear e-dials are turned and | button is pressed. 1 Select [E-Dial Programming] in the [A Rec.
4 165 Press the four-way controller (5), and use the four-way controller (23) to select the desired setting. Exposure Mode The following settings can be selected for each exposure mode.
166 Exposure Mode Front E-dial (R) Rear E-dial (S) b c c b | Button (default setting) eLINE L /a (default setting) bSHIFT cSHIFT – p C – c – c – – o c – c o – (default setting) Depends on the [Exposure Setting] (p.130) of the [C Movie 1] menu. b: Change shutter speed c: Change aperture value o: Change sensitivity m: Adjust EV compensation value }e: Return to e eLINE: Program line eSHIFT: Program shift –: Not available 5 Shooting Settings 5 Press the 4 button.
167 Setting the V/Y Button Operation You can assign one of the following functions to the V/Y button. One Push File Format Temporarily changes the file format. Simultaneously saves an image in both JPEG and RAW formats, regardless of the [File Format] setting. You can set whether or not to apply the setting to only one image, and select the file format when the V/Y button is pressed. (p.168) (default setting) Exposure Bracketing Takes multiple pictures with different exposure settings. (p.
168 4 Press the 3 button three times. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. Setting the One Push File Format When [One Push File Format] is assigned to the V/Y button, specify the function settings. 1 2 Select [One Push File Format] in Step 3 on p.167. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel after 1 shot], and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
169 Setting the =/L Button Operation You can assign one of the following functions to the =/L button. Separate settings can be made for still picture shooting and movie recording. Enable AF1 Both the =/L button and shutter release button are available to perform autofocus. (p.101) (default setting) Enable AF2 Autofocus is performed only when the =/L button is pressed and not when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Saving Frequently Used Settings 170 You can save the current camera settings in A mode and easily retrieve them. The following settings can be saved. 5 Shooting Settings • • • • Capture mode (e/K/b/c/L/a/p) Sensitivity White Balance Flash Mode/Flash Exposure Compensation • • • • • • • • • Drive Mode Exposure Bracketing Exposure Compensation Value Digital Filter Custom Image HDR Capture File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality • • • • • • • • • Color Space AE Metering AF.
3 171 Press the four-way controller (5). Save USER Mode Save USER Mode Rename USER Mode Check Saved Settings Reset USER Mode MENU 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USER1] or [USER2], and press the four-way controller (5). Save USER Mode USER1 USER2 5 MENU Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Save], and press the 4 button. Save USER Mode Saves current settings in USER1 custom mode The settings are saved and the screen that was displayed in Step 3 appears again.
172 3 Enter the text. Up to 18 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered. Text selection cursor Rename USER Mode Finish Text input cursor Delete One Character MENU Cancel OK Enter Available operations 5 Shooting Settings Four-way controller (2345) Rear e-dial (S) Moves the text selection cursor. m button 4 button Switches between upper and lower case letters. Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor.
173 Checking the Saved USER Settings 1 Select [Check Saved Settings] in Step 3 of p.171, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Check Saved Settings] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USER1] or [USER2], and press the four-way controller (5). The current settings saved as A mode are displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages. ±2.0 200-800 G1 A1 0.0 0.0 3 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the [Save USER Mode] screen.
174 2 Change the settings as necessary. The capture mode can be changed in [Exposure Mode] of the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. This screen appears only when the mode dial is set to B or C. 1 2 3 4 Exposure Mode Custom Image Digital Filter HDR Capture Image Capture Settings AE Metering MENU Cancel 3 OK OK Take a picture. The settings changed in Step 2 are not saved as A mode settings. When the camera is turned off, the camera returns to the originally saved settings.
6 Playback Functions and Image Editing This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions and how to edit the captured images. How to Operate the Playback/Edit Functions ............................................................ 176 Setting the Playback Display Method .............. 178 Selecting the Playback Functions .................... 179 Deleting Multiple Images ................................... 186 Processing Images ............................................
176 How to Operate the Playback/Edit Functions Make settings related to playing back and editing images in the playback mode palette or [Q Playback] menu. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.40). Playback Mode Palette Items Press the four-way controller (3) in the single image display to call up the playback mode palette. You can also display the playback mode palette when a movie is paused.
177 Item Function Page Saves the white balance settings of a captured image as Manual White Balance. p.148 Saves the settings for an image captured in Cross Processing mode of Custom Image to Favorite. p.160 *1 Converts a RAW image to JPEG format and h RAW Development saves it as a new image. p.198 K Save as Manual WB s *1 Save Cross Processing [ Movie Edit *3 N *1 *2 *3 *4 Eye-Fi Image Transfer *4 Divides a movie and deletes unwanted segments. p.
Setting the Playback Display Method 178 You can set the initial magnification when magnifying images in the single image display (p.179), whether to display the bright/dark area warning, and whether to automatically rotate images that are captured with the camera held vertically. 1 2 Select [Quick Zoom] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select the magnification, and press the 4 button.
Selecting the Playback Functions 179 You can display images in a list or play back saved images successively. Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode. 1 2 Select an image in the single image display. Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the right (toward y). 100-0001 The image is magnified with each click (1.2 to 16 times). x4 Rear e-dial (S) to the right (y) Magnifies the image (up to 16 times). Rear e-dial (S) to the left (f) Reduces the image (up to 1 times).
180 Displaying Multiple Images 1 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the left (toward f) in the single image display. The 9 thumbnail display screen appears (default setting). 100 - 0010 2 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the left (toward f) again to switch to the folder display. Images are grouped and displayed by the folder in which they are saved. 6 50 Playback Functions and Image Editing 100 101 102 103 104 105 100 _ 0202 3 Select the image(s) to display.
181 Changing the Multiple Image Display Style You can change the number of images displayed at the same time, or display the images by shooting date. 1 Press the M button in Step 1 on p.180. The display style selection screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the display style. 9 Thumbnail Display MENU Cancel OK OK 4/9/16/36/81 Thumbnail Display Icons such as C and ? are displayed with images (except in 81 Thumbnail Display).
182 Available operations Four-way controller (23) Four-way controller (45) Rear e-dial (S) to the right (y) 3 Selects a shooting date. Selects an image taken on the selected shooting date. Displays the selected image in the single image display. Turn to the left (f) to return to the Calendar Filmstrip Display. Press the 4 button. The selected display style is confirmed.
183 Playing Back Images Continuously You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively in a slideshow. Setting the Slideshow Display Sets how images will be displayed during Slideshow. 1 Select [Slideshow] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The Slideshow setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item you want to change. The following items can be changed.
184 Starting the Slideshow 1 Select [Start] in Step 2 on p.183, and press the 4 button. Or, select u (Slideshow) in the playback mode palette, and press the 4 button. The start screen is displayed and the slideshow starts. Start Available operations 6 Playback Functions and Image Editing 2 4 button Four-way controller (4) Pauses/resumes playback. Displays the previous image. Four-way controller (5) Displays the next image. Press the four-way controller (3).
185 Rotating Images You can rotate captured images during playback. If you set the camera so that it saves images with rotation information at the time of shooting, even when you take pictures with the camera held vertically, the images can be played back with the correct image orientation. The rotation information of an image can be changed by following the procedure below. • When [18.
Deleting Multiple Images 186 You can delete multiple images at once. Be aware that deleted images cannot be restored. 1Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) (p.222) Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images at once. • Protected images cannot be selected. • You can select up to 100 images at a time. 1 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the left (toward f) in the single image display. The 9 thumbnail display screen appears (default setting).
4 187 Press the U/i button. The delete confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete], and press the 4 button. The selected images are deleted. Deleting a Folder 1 Turn the rear e-dial (S) two clicks to the left (toward f) in the single image display. The folder display screen appears. 2 Press the U/i button. The delete confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete], and press the 4 button.
188 Deleting All Images You can delete all images saved on the SD Memory Card at once. 1 Select [Delete All Images] in the [Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed. 2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All Images], and press the 4 button. All images are deleted. The confirmation screen appears when there are protected images.
Processing Images 189 Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize) Changes the number of recorded pixels of a selected image, and saves it as a new image. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized. • Images already resized to Z or S with this camera cannot be resized. 1 Select the image to resize in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select n (Resize), and press the 4 button.
190 Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Crops out only the desired area of a selected image and saves it as a new image. • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be cropped. • Images already resized to Z or S with this camera cannot be cropped. 1 Select the image to crop in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o (Cropping), and press the 4 button.
191 Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit captured images using digital filters. The following filters are available. Filter Name Monochrome Effect Creates a monochrome image. Parameter Filter Effect: OFF/Red/Green/Blue/ Infrared Filter Toning (B-A): 7 levels Extracted Color 1: Red/Magenta/ Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow Extract Color Extracts one or two specific colors and makes Extractable Range of Color 1: 1 to 5 the rest of the image black Extracted Color 2: OFF/Red/ and white.
192 Filter Name Effect Parameter Pastel Creates an image that looks as though it was drawn with a crayon. Posterization Lessens the tone of the image to create an image Intensity: 1 to 5 that looks as though it was hand-drawn. Low/Medium/High In-Focus Plane: -3 to +3 Miniature Blurs part of the image to create a simulated miniature scene.
1 193 Select an image for applying the digital filter in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital Filter), and press the 4 button. The screen to select a filter appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a filter. You can check the selected filter effect with the background image. You can select a different image by turning the front e-dial (R).
194 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Apply additional filter(s)] or [Save as], and press the 4 button. Continue selecting filters? Apply additional filter(s) Save as Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when Cancel you want to apply additional filters to the OK OK MENU same image. The screen that was displayed in Step 3 appears again. If [Save as] is selected, the filter-processed image is saved as a new image. Up to 20 filters, including a digital filter used during shooting (p.
4 195 To check the parameter details, press the M button. You can check the filter parameters. Press the 3 button to return to the previous screen. 100-0001 Reapplies following digital filter effects from previous image 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. MENU 5 9. 13. 10. 14. 11. 15. 12. 16. INFO Details 17. 18. 19. 20. OK OK Press the 4 button. The image selection screen appears. 6 Turn the front e-dial (R) to select the image to apply the same filter effects, and press the 4 button.
196 Joining Multiple Images (Index) Join a number of images together and display them as an index image. You can have the camera select the images to include in the index image or you can select them yourself. The images will be randomly arranged or displayed by file number depending on the layout selected. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in the single image display. The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select p (Index), and press the 4 button.
7 197 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the background color, and press the 4 button. You can select a white or black background. 8 9 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a type of image selection, and press the 4 button. u Auto Picks images automatically from all of the images saved. w Manual Lets you select images you want to include in the index image. If w is selected, [Select image(s)] appears and leads you to the image selection screen.
Developing RAW Images 198 You can convert captured RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as new files. Only RAW images captured with this camera can be edited. RAW images captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera. Developing One RAW Image 1 Select a RAW image in the single image display, and press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode palette appears. 6 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select h (RAW Development), and press the 4 button.
199 The following parameters can be changed. Parameter Value Page Aspect Ratio (K/J/I/L), JPEG Image Capture Settings Recorded Pixels *1, JPEG Quality, Color Space p.143 Lens Correction Distortion Correction/Lateral Chromatic Aberration Adjustment (This can be selected only for images taken with a compatible lens. (p.261)) p.153 Custom Image Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/ Vibrant/Radiant/Muted/Bleach Bypass/ Reversal Film/Monochrome/Cross Processing p.
200 Developing Multiple RAW Images You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings. 1 Select [Developing multiple images] in Step 3 on p.198, and press the 4 button. Images are displayed in [4 Thumbnail Display], [9 Thumbnail Display], [16 Thumbnail Display] or [36 Thumbnail Display] (the display style that was selected last). 2 Select the RAW images to be developed. Available operations Four-way controller Moves the selection frame.
5 201 Use the four-way controller (2345) to set [JPEG Recorded Pixels] and [JPEG Quality]. JPEG Recorded Pixels When [Develop images as shot] is selected in Step 4, select p, E, a or f for [JPEG Recorded Pixels]. OK MENU When [Develop images with modified settings] is selected, refer to p.199 to change other parameters. All images are developed with the same settings. 6 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears.
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device 202 You can connect the camera to a TV or other device and play back captured images. • For an AV device with multiple video input terminals, check the operating manual of the device, and select a suitable video input terminal for connecting the camera. • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the optional AC adapter kit is recommended.
4 203 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. • You cannot adjust the volume on the camera while the camera is connected to an AV device. Adjust the volume on the AV device. • Movies are played back with monaural sound. • Images are output at normal resolution regardless of the resolution supported by the AV device. To output HD video, transfer to and play back on a computer.
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7 Changing Additional Settings This chapter describes how to change additional settings. How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...................... 206 Camera Settings ................................................. 208 File Management Settings .................................
206 How to Operate the Set-up Menu The [R Set-up] menu offers you general settings related to the camera. For details on how to use the menus, refer to “Using the Menus” (p.40). Set-up Menu Items The following items are available in the [R Set-up 1-4] menus. Press the 3 button in capture/playback mode, and use the four-way controller (45) or rear e-dial (S) to display the [R Set-up 1-4] menus. Menu Item Language/u Function Changes the language in which menus and messages appear.
207 Menu R2 R3 R4 Item Function Page Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the SD Memory Card. p.224 File Name Sets the method used to assign file names for p.225 images. Copyright Information Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in Exif. p.226 Eye-Fi Sets when using an Eye-Fi card. p.228 Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically. p.216 AA Battery Type Selects the type of AA batteries used for the optional battery holder. p.
Camera Settings 208 Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language Setting the Sound Effects You can turn the camera operation sound on or off, or change its volume. The sound for the following items can be set. • • • • • In-focus AE-L (AE Lock operation sound) Self-timer Remote Control One Push File Format (operation sound when [One Push File Format] is assigned to the V/Y button) • Press OK for 1 sec.
209 Setting the World Time The date and time set in “Initial Setting” (p.58) 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 abroad. 1 Select [World Time] in the [R Set-up 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [World Time] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select X (Destination) or W (Hometown) for [Time Setting].
210 7 Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. • Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.211) for cities that can be selected as a destination or hometown. • Select [W Hometown] in Step 3 to change the city and DST setting. • X appears in the control panel if [Time Setting] is set to [X Destination]. Also, the video output setting (p.203) changes to the video output format for that city.
211 List of World Time Cities Region North America City NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC PAL PAL NTSC PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL Region Africa/ West Asia East Asia Oceania City Istanbul Cairo Jerusalem Nairobi Jeddah Tehran Dubai Karachi Kabul Male Delhi Colombo Kathmandu Dacca Yangon Bangkok Kuala Lumpur Vientiane Singapore Phnom Penh Ho chi Minh Jakarta Hong Kong Beijing Shanghai Manila Taipei Seoul To
212 Setting the Monitor and the Menu Displays Setting the Electronic Level Display The bar scale of the electronic level can be displayed in the viewfinder or Live View screen. Set in [Electronic Level] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. P Does not display the bar scale of the electronic level. (default setting) O Displays the bar scale of the electronic level. Setting the LCD Display You can set the display color of the guide display, status screen, control panel and menu selection cursor.
213 Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the Monitor Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor. 1 Select [LCD Display Settings] in the [R Set-up 1] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [LCD Display Settings] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level], [Adjust: Blue-Amber], or [Adjust: Green-Magenta]. LCD Display Settings Brightness Level MENU Cancel OK OK Brightness Level Changes the brightness of the monitor (-7 to +7).
214 Setting the Display for Instant Review You can set the operation and display settings during Instant Review (p.66). 1 Select [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Instant Review] screen appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (5), use the four-way controller (23) to select a display time, and press the 4 button.
215 Setting the Initial Menu Tab to be Displayed Set the initial menu tab displayed on the monitor when the 3 button is pressed. 1 Select [19. Save Menu Location] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [19. Save Menu Location] screen appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset Menu Location] or [Save Menu Location], and press the 4 button. Reset Menu Location The [A Rec.
216 Battery Settings Minimizing Battery Consumption You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Set in [Auto Power Off] of the [R Set-up 3] menu. Select from [1min.] (default setting), [3min.], [5min.], [10min.], [30min.], or [Off]. • Perform any of the following operations to reactivate the camera from Auto Power Off. • Turn the camera off and on again. • Press the shutter release button halfway. • Press the 3 button or M button.
3 217 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. When the type of batteries actually being used is different from the item you selected here, the battery level will not be correctly determined. Please set the correct battery type. Usually, there is no problem using [Auto-detect], however it may take a while to detect the battery type.
218 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item, and use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Turn the rear e-dial (S) to display the [Memory 2] screen. Memory 1 2 Flash Mode Drive Mode White Balance Custom Image Sensitivity EV Compensation Flash Exposure Comp. MENU 3 O Settings are saved even when the camera is turned off. P Settings are returned to their default values when the camera is turned off. Press the 3 button twice.
219 Resetting the Camera Settings Resets the settings you selected in the menu screen to the default values. You cannot reset the settings when the mode dial is set to B or C. Resetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up Menus Settings of the direct keys and for the items of the [A Rec. Mode] menu, [C Movie] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu, and playback mode palette can be reset to default values. 1 Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up 3] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
220 2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset], and press the 4 button. The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. Checking the Camera Version Information You can check the version information for software (firmware) in the camera. If an update file for the firmware is released, you can update the camera to the latest firmware version. Visit our website for more information and procedural details regarding updates.
File Management Settings 221 Formatting an SD Memory Card Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other devices. Formatting deletes all the data saved on the SD Memory Card. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable. • Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected. 1 Select [Format] in the [R Set-up 4] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Format] screen appears.
222 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. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in the single image display of playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect), and press the 4 button. The screen to select how to change the settings is displayed.
223 Setting the Naming System of the Folder When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in the new folder. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters. The string of characters can be changed. 1 2 Select [Folder Name] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5).
224 Available operations Four-way controller (2345) Rear e-dial (S) 4 button d button 5 Moves the text selection cursor. Moves the text input cursor. Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor. Returns the folder name to [PENTX]. After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to [Finish], and press the 4 button. The folder name is changed. 6 Press the 3 button twice.
2 225 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Create folder], and press the 4 button. Create New Folder Creates a new storage folder with the following name: 101PENTX A folder with a new number is created. Create folder Cancel OK OK Only one folder can be created using this operation. Multiple empty folders cannot be created consecutively. Setting the File Name You can change the file names of images. The default naming conventions are as follows depending on the [Color Space] (p.
226 3 Change the text. Enter the text in the same way as [Folder Name]. Refer to Steps 4 to 6 on p.223. Selecting the File Number Setting You can select a method for assigning the file number of an image when saved to a new folder. Set in [File No.] of [Memory] (p.217) in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. O The file number of the last image saved to the previous folder is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new folder is created.
3 227 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Photographer], and press the four-way controller (5). The text-entry screen appears. 4 Enter the text. Up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered. Text selection cursor Photographer Finish Text input cursor Delete One Character MENU Cancel OK Enter Available operations Four-way controller (2345) Moves the text selection cursor. Rear e-dial (S) m button Moves the text input cursor.
228 Using an Eye-Fi Card You can transfer images to your computer via wireless LAN by using an SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card). • Be sure to set up a wireless LAN access point on a computer in advance for the Eye-Fi card connection. It cannot be set up on the camera.
229 • When an Eye-Fi card is used, a new folder is created for every 100 images saved. • Auto Power Off does not function when images are being transferred. • When transferring a large number of images, use the optional AC adapter kit or install a fully charged battery. If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high during transferring images, the camera may be turned off automatically to protect the camera circuitry.
230 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the folder to transfer, and press the 4 button. When [Select image(s)] is selected, the screen to select the image(s) appears. When [Select a folder] is selected, the transfer confirmation screen appears. Proceed to Step 7. 5 Select the image(s) to transfer. 002/100 100 - 0202 Images with the C, O, or ? icon shown on the thumbnail cannot be selected.
231 Setting the DPOF Settings By adding DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings to stored images on the SD Memory Card, you can specify the number of copies and whether to imprint the date on the images in advance and order conventional photograph prints by taking this SD Memory Card to a store for printing. • DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images and movies. • You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in the single image display of playback mode.
232 6 Press the M button to select P or O for printing the date. P The date is not printed. O The date is printed. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to make DPOF settings for other images. 7 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings for the selected image or all images are saved and the camera returns to the single image display. • Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be printed on the pictures.
8 Connecting to a Computer This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, install the supplied software on the CD-ROM, etc. Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer ............................................................ 234 Saving Images on a Computer .......................... 235 Using the Provided Software ............................
234 Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer The captured still pictures and movies can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camera using a USB cable, and RAW images can be developed using the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE”. When connecting the camera to a computer and using the software, we recommend using a computer with the following system requirements.
Saving Images on a Computer 235 Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer. 1 Select [Interface Options] in the [R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Interface Options] screen appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB Connection], and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [MSC] or [PTP], and press the 4 button.
236 Connecting the Camera and a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable I-USB7. 1 2 3 Turn the computer on. Turn the camera off, and use the USB cable to connect the VIDEO/PC terminal of the camera and the computer. Turn the camera on. The camera is recognized as a removable disk or an SD Memory Card with a volume label “K-50”. If the “K-50” dialog appears when the camera is turned on, select [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click the OK button.
Using the Provided Software 237 “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE” is included on the CD-ROM (SSW138). With the SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE, you can develop RAW files, adjust the color of the images and other settings, and save the new images in JPEG or TIFF format. Installing the Software You can install the software from the provided CD-ROM. When multiple accounts have been set up on a computer, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software.
238 3 Click [SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE]. For Macintosh, follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps. 4 5 Select the desired language in the [Choose Setup Language] screen, and click [OK]. When the [InstallShield Wizard] screen appears in the selected language, click [Next]. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps. Start SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE and see the help menu for details on using the software program.
239 Regarding User Registration To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Click [User Registration] on the screen in Step 3 on p.238. A world map for Internet User Registration is displayed.If the computer is connected to the Internet, click the displayed country or area and then follow the instructions to register your software. Note that you can only register online if your country or area is shown.
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9 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash and describes how to take pictures with an external flash. Using the Built-in Flash ..................................... 242 Using an External Flash (Optional) ..................
242 Using the Built-in Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in b Mode Any desired shutter speed of 1/180 sec. or slower can be set. Using the Flash in c Mode The shutter speed automatically changes over a range from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed that reduces camera shake (the slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use). The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when a lens other than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.
243 Using e/K/c Mode 1 Set the mode dial to e, K or c. 2 Press the E button. The built-in flash pops up. 3 Set the flash mode to G or H. The shutter speed is set slower to give a proper exposure for the background. 4 Take a picture. Using b/L/a Mode 1 Set the mode dial to b, L or a. 2 Set the flash mode to E or F. 3 Set the shutter speed (for b mode) or shutter speed and aperture value (for L or a mode). Set so a proper exposure is obtained at a shutter speed of 1/180 seconds or slower.
244 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash Relationships among the guide number, aperture and distance must be considered when shooting with the flash to obtain a correct exposure. Calculate the shooting distance or aperture value in the following way, and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not sufficient. ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 Built-in Flash Guide Number Approx. 12 Approx. 17 Approx. 24 Approx. 34 Approx.
Using an External Flash (Optional) 245 Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes such as P-TTL auto flash mode. z: Available #: Some functions are restricted. ×: Functions are unavailable.
246 Using the P-TTL Auto Flash You can use the P-TTL auto flash with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit. 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash. 2 Turn on the camera and the external flash. 3 Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL]. 4 Make sure that the external flash is fully charged, and then take a picture. The b will light in the viewfinder or Live View screen when the flash is ready (fully charged).
247 Using the High-speed Sync Flash With an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ flash unit, you can discharge a 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. 2 Set the mode dial to b or a. 3 Turn on the camera and the external flash. 4 5 Set the external flash sync mode to HSb (high-speed sync). Make sure that the external flash is fully charged, and then take a picture.
248 Using Flash in Wireless Mode By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the built-in flash with one or more external flashes, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord. • Set the external flash to WIRELESS. • Two or more AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ external flashes are required to use the high-speed sync flash in wireless mode. This function cannot be used in combination with the built-in flash.
249 Wireless Shooting Using a Combination of the Built-in Flash and an External Flash Unit Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. 1 2 Remove the external flash unit after the channel is set on the camera, and place it at the desired location. Set the camera’s flash mode to r. Wireless Mode The camera is ready to take a picture. The channel for the built-in flash is displayed in the viewfinder. 0.
250 Wireless Shooting Using a Combination of External Flash Units 1 2 3 Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the camera to [MASTER] or [CONTROL]. MASTER Discharge both the flash directly connected to the camera and the wireless flash unit as the main flash. CONTROL Discharges the flash directly connected to the camera as a control flash only, not as the main flash.
251 When combining with the built-in flash 2 1 3 Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG). For connecting an AF540FGZ flash unit, you can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash.
252 Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photography (contrast control sync flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from multiple units. The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ. 1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. Refer to p.250 for details.
10 Appendix Default Settings .................................................. 254 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ..................................................... 261 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ............................... 266 Using the GPS Unit ............................................ 269 Error Messages .................................................. 272 Troubleshooting ................................................. 275 Main Specifications ..............................
254 Default Settings The table below shows the factory default settings. The functions set in Memory (p.217) are saved even when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes: The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.219). No: The setting is saved even after reset. Direct Keys Default Setting Reset Setting Page ISO AUTO (ISO 100 to 3200) Yes p.87 Item Sensitivity White Balance Flash Mode Drive Mode F Yes p.145 Depends on capture mode Yes p.68 Yes p.93 p.119 p.121 p.
255 Item AE Metering AF Settings Lens Correction Multiexposure Interval Shooting Default Setting Multi-segment Reset Page Setting Yes p.97 AF.A Off Yes p.103 Expanded Area AF Off Yes p.105 Auto (5 AF Points) Yes p.104 p.103 AF Active Area AF Assist Light On Yes Distortion Correction Off Yes Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj On Yes Number of Shots 2 times Yes Off Yes Interval 00:00'03" Yes Number of Shots 2 images Yes Now Yes Auto EV Adjustment Start Interval Start Time p.153 p.
256 1sec. Reset Setting Yes Enlarge Instant Review On Yes Save RAW Data On Yes Histogram Display Off Yes Item Default Setting Display Time Instant Review Bright/Dark Area Page p.214 Off Yes e Rb, Sc, |}e Yes K R--, So, |-- Yes b Rb, S--, |-- Yes E-Dial c Programming R--, Sc, |-- Yes Rb, Sc, |eLINE Yes p R--, Sc, |-- Yes C R--, S--, |-- Yes One Push File Format Enable AF1 Yes p.167 Yes p.
257 [C Movie] Menu e Reset Setting Yes a Yes Framerate 30 fps Yes Quality Level C 3 Yes Item Default Setting Exposure Setting Recorded Pixels Movie Capture Settings Recording Sound Level Movie SR Interval Recording Time Interval Movie Start Interval Start Time Page p.130 Yes On Yes 3sec. Yes 00:00'12" Yes Now Yes 12:00 AM/00:00 Yes p.134 Playback Mode Palette — Reset Setting — p.185 Monochrome Yes p.191 Resize Maximum size according to the setting — p.
258 [Q Playback] Menu 3sec. Reset Setting Yes Screen Effect Off Yes Repeat Playback Off Yes Quick Zoom Off Yes Bright/Dark Area Off Yes Auto Image Rotation On Yes Delete All Images — — Item Display Duration Slideshow Default Setting Page p.183 p.178 p.188 [R Set-up] Menu Item Language/u Date Adjustment Time Setting World Time LCD Display 10 p.
259 Default Setting Reset Setting Embed Copyright Data Off No Photographer — No Copyright Holder — No Eye-Fi Communication Off Yes Communication Info — — Item Copyright Information Eye-Fi Page p.226 p.228 Auto Power Off 1min. Yes p.216 AA Battery Type Auto-detect Yes p.216 Reset — — p.219 Pixel Mapping — — p.215 Dust Removal — — Startup Action/ Shutdown Action Off Yes Sensor Cleaning — — Format — — p.221 Firmware Info/Options — — p.220 Dust Removal p.
260 14. AF with Remote Control Off Reset Setting Yes 15. Superimpose AF Area On Yes p.104 16. Release While Charging Off Yes p.71 17. Flash in Wireless Mode On Yes p.249 18. Save Rotation Info On Yes p.178 Item 19. Save Menu Location 10 Default Setting Page p.122 Reset Menu Location Yes p.215 20. Catch-in Focus Off Yes p.113 21. AF Fine Adjustment Off Yes p.112 22. Using Aperture Ring Disable Yes p.265 Reset Custom Functions — — p.
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 261 All camera capture modes are available when DA, DA L, or FA J lens is used, or when a lens with an s position is used with the aperture ring set to the s position. When they are used in a position other than s, or other lenses are used, the following restrictions apply. z: Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the s position. #: Some functions are restricted. x: Functions are unavailable.
262 *5 Distortion Correction is disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm lens is used. *6 To use an FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 lens, FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, or F SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, set [22. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set, but only within manual aperture range. *7 Only available with an FA 31mm F1.8 Limited, FA 43mm F1.9 Limited, or FA 77mm F1.8 Limited lens. *8 Fixed to [Spot]. *9 c Automatic Exposure with the aperture open.
263 Lens and Built-in Flash Depending on the lens used with this camera, the use of the built-in flash may not be available or may be limited due to vignetting. The built-in flash cannot be regulated and fully discharges when A lenses not set to the s position, lenses manufactured prior to the A lenses or soft focus lenses are used. DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without problems. * The following lenses were evaluated without a hood.
264 Setting the Focal Length The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. Set the focal length when using a lens for which the focal length information cannot be automatically obtained. 1 Make sure that [Shake Reduction] is activated, and turn the camera off. Refer to “Reducing Vertical and Horizontal Camera Shake” (p.116) for details. 2 Attach a lens, and turn the camera on. The [Input Focal Length] screen appears.
265 Using the Aperture Ring The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without an s position is attached. Select [Enable] in [22. Using Aperture Ring] 22. Using Aperture Ring of the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. 1 Disable 2 Enable Shutter will release when aperture ring is not set to the "A" position OK OK MENU Cancel The following restrictions apply depending on the lens being used.
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 266 If the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty, shadows may appear in the image in certain situations such as when shooting against a white background. This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned. Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) Shaking the CMOS sensor removes dust from the sensor unit. 1 Select [Dust Removal] in the [R Set-up 4] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [Dust Removal] screen appears. 2 Press the 4 button.
267 Removing Dust with a Blower Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. • The self-timer lamp blinks while cleaning the sensor. • This camera may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS sensor. It is not a malfunction. • You can use the optional imagesensor cleaning kit to clean the CMOS sensor.
268 4 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Mirror Up], and press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. Sensor Cleaning Raises mirror and opens shutter for access to clean sensor. Turn the power off to finish ġ Mirror Up Cancel OK OK 5 Clean the CMOS sensor. Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor. 6 Turn the camera off. The mirror automatically returns to its original position. 7 10 Attach the lens or body mount cover.
Using the GPS Unit 269 The following functions are available when the optional GPS unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera. Electronic Compass Displays the latitude, longitude, altitude of the current location, lens direction and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in standby mode. N 36°45.410' W140°02.000' 89m 0° 05/05/2013 10:00:00 ASTROTRACER Tracks and captures celestial bodies.
270 Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) 1 Select [GPS] in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller (5). The [GPS] screen appears. 2 Select [ASTROTRACER], and press the four-way controller (5). The [ASTROTRACER] screen appears. GPS ASTROTRACER Calibration Positioning Interval GPS Time Sync 1min. MENU 3 4 10 Select [Action in B Mode], press the four-way controller (5) to select V, and press the 4 button.
7 271 Press the shutter release button fully again. Exposure ends. When [Timed Exposure] is enabled, shooting ends automatically after the set [Exposure Time] has elapsed. • When you do not want the indicators on the GPS unit to turn on while shooting with the ASTROTRACER function, you can turn them off by selecting the OFF icon for [GPS LED Indicators] in Step 3. • Refer to the manual of the GPS unit for details on ASTROTRACER.
272 Error Messages Error Messages 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 files. (p.52, p.186) You may be able to save more images if you change the image capture settings. (p.142) No image There are no images that can be played back 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.
273 Error Messages Description Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Appears during Pixel Mapping if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery or use the optional AC adapter kit. Not enough battery power remaining to clean sensor Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery or use the optional AC adapter kit.
274 Error Messages Description This function is not available You are trying to set a function that is not in the current mode available in n, H or C mode. Camera overheated. Disabling Live View temporarily to protect circuitry Live View cannot be used because the camera’s internal temperature is too high. Try using Live View again when the camera has cooled down. The camera will turn off to prevent damage from overheating The camera will turn off because its internal temperature gets too hot.
Troubleshooting 275 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. 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 The camera does not turn on The shutter cannot be released Cause Remedy Battery is not installed Check if a battery is installed.
276 Problem Cause Remedy Position the subject in the AF area. If the subject is outside the AF area, aim the The subject is not in camera at the subject and lock the focus, the AF area then compose a picture and press the Autofocus does shutter release button fully. not work The subject is too Move away from the subject and take a close picture.
277 Problem Cause Remedy The Shake Reduction function is off Turn the Shake Reduction function on. (p.116) The focal length is not set If a lens for which the focal length information cannot be obtained is used, set the focal length in the [Input Focal Length] screen. (p.264) Shake Reduction does Shutter speed is too low for the Shake not work Reduction function Turn off the Shake Reduction function to be effective when and use a tripod. panning or shooting night scenes, etc.
278 Main Specifications Model Description Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera with a built-in retractable P-TTL flash Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lens KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lenses Image Capture Unit Image Sensor Primary color filter, CMOS, Size: 23.7 × 15.7 (mm) Effective Pixels Approx. 16.28 megapixels Total Pixels Approx. 16.
Diopter Adjustment Approx. -2.5 to +1.5 m-1 279 Focusing Screen Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen Live View Type TTL method using CMOS image sensor Focusing Mechanism Contrast detection: Face Detection, Tracking, Select, Spot Display Field of view: approx. 100%, Magnified view (2×, 4×, 6×), Grid Display (4 × 4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale), Bright/Dark Area warning, Histogram, Focus Peaking LCD Monitor Type TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing Size 3.
280 Exposure Control Type TTL open-aperture 77 segment metering Metering Modes: Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering Metering Range EV 0 to 22 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.
281 Capture Functions Custom Image Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing Noise Reduction High-ISO NR, Slow Shutter Speed NR Dynamic Range Settings Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction Lens Correction Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction Digital Filter Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color HDR Capture Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3 Auto Align (automatic
282 Playback Functions Playback View Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 16, 36, and 81 thumbnails), display magnification (up to 16×, scrollable, quick zoom), image rotation, histogram display (Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright/ dark area warning, auto image rotation, detailed information display, copyright information display (photographer, copyright holder), GPS data (latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)), folder display, calendar filmstrip display, slidesho
283 Power Supply Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 With AA battery holder D-BH109 (optional), four AA batteries (lithium, Ni-MH rechargeable, alkaline) can be used. AC Adapter AC Adapter kit K-AC128 (optional) Battery Life (With D-LI109) Number of recordable images (with 50% flash usage): approx. 410 images, (without flash usage): approx. 480 images Playback time: approx.
284 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time When using the fully charged battery or new AA batteries Flash Photography Temperature Normal Shooting 23°C 480 410 360 270 minutes 0°C 360 300 250 210 minutes AA lithium batteries *1 23°C 1250 710 500 560 minutes AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (1900mAh) 23°C 580 380 290 300 minutes AA alkaline batteries 23°C 170 100 70 240 minutes Battery D-LI109 50% Use 100% Use Playback Time The image storage capacity (normal r
Index Symbols A AA batteries ........................... 48 AC adapter ............................. 50 Accessories ............................18 Adding the date (DPOF) .......232 AdobeRGB ...........................144 AE Lock ..................................96 AE Metering ............................97 AF area .................................108 AF Assist Light .........19, 65, 103 AF coupler ..............................19 AF Fine Adjustment ..............112 AF frame ...........................
286 Battery type .......................... 216 Bleach Bypass (Custom Image) ............................................. 157 Blue Sky d .................... 83, 84 Body mount cover .................. 54 Bracketing shooting ............... 93 Bright (Custom Image) ......... 157 Bright areas ........................... 34 Bright/Dark Area warning ..................................... 178, 214 Brightness adjustment ......... 150 Built-in flash ........................... 68 Bulb shooting ...................
D-Range Settings ................ 151 Drive Mode ............................ 76 DST ................................ 59, 209 Dust Removal ...................... 266 Dynamic Range ................... 150 E E-dial .................................... 164 E-Dial Programming ............ 164 Electronic Compass ....... 29, 269 Electronic Level ....... 29, 37, 212 Enlarge Instant Review ........ 214 Error messages ................... 272 EV Compensation .................. 92 m (EV Compensation) button .........
288 H J HDR Capture ....................... 151 High Contrast (Digital Filter) ..................................... 161, 191 High Dynamic Range Image Capture ................................ 151 High/Low Key Adjustment (Custom Image) ................... 159 High-ISO NR .......................... 98 Highlight Correction ............. 150 High-speed Sync ................. 247 Histogram Display ................................. 30, 33, 214 Hometown ............................ 209 Horizon Correction ......
N Natural (Custom Image) ...... 157 Night Scene A ...................... 84 Night Scene HDR Z ............ 84 Night Scene Portrait . ... 83, 84 Night Snap l ........................ 84 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries ...............................................48 Noise Reduction .....................98 NTSC ....................................203 289 O 4 button ................21, 23, 105 One-Push Bracketing .............95 One Push File Format ..........168 Optical Preview ....................
290 P-TTL ................................... 246 Q Quality Level ................ 131, 144 Quick Zoom ......................... 178 R Radiant (Custom Image) ...... 157 RAW .................................... 143 RAW Development ...... 198, 237 V/Y button .............. 21, 167 Rear e-dial (S) ............ 21, 23 [A Rec. Mode] menu .... 77, 254 Recorded Pixels ........... 131, 143 Recording Sound Level ....... 131 Red-eye reduction ................. 68 Release ..................................
Standard U ........................... 83 Standard Information Display ............................................... 30 Standby mode ........................ 24 Starburst (Digital Filter) ........ 192 Status screen ......................... 25 Strap ...................................... 44 Sunset K ....................... 83, 84 Superimpose AF Area ........... 35 Surf & Snow Q ..................... 84 K (Sensitivity Priority Automatic Exposure) mode ...............................................
292 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
294 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity 295 According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 th Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 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.
296 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX K-50 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an s position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.54 and p.261.
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