HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, (European Headquarters) GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.uk) 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX Italia S.r.l.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX e/y Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.46 and p.240.
1 FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. ABOUT THE CAMERA Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
2 Caution • Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. • Of the batteries that can be used in this camera (AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries), only the Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. Recharging other batteries can cause a fire or explosion. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). Pictures cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzene.
4 Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual for more information.
5 Contents FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY .............................................. 1 ABOUT THE CAMERA ........................................................................ 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ........................................... 2 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 2 Contents............................................................................................... 5 Composition of the Operating Manual ......................
6 Basic Operations 57 Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................58 Holding the Camera ........................................................................... 58 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 59 Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................64 Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................65 Setting Flash Mode ....................
Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake ...........................................................................................121 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ..................... 121 Shooting with the Self-Timer............................................................ 125 Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional) .................................. 128 Continuous Shooting .................................................................
8 Deleting Multiple Images ...........................................................180 Deleting Selected Images ................................................................ 180 Deleting a Folder.............................................................................. 182 Deleting All Images .......................................................................... 183 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..............................184 Protecting Single Images ..........................
Camera Settings 211 How to Operate the Set-up Menu ..............................................212 Set-up Menu Setting Items .............................................................. 212 Formatting the SD Memory Card ..............................................214 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language.....................................................................................215 Turning the Beep On and Off..........................................................
10 Appendix 235 Default Settings ..........................................................................236 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........240 Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring] ................................................. 241 Cleaning the CCD .......................................................................243 Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD (Dust Removal) ..................... 243 Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert) ......................................
11 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures. 4 Shooting Functions 1 2 3 4 Explains the shooting-related functions.
12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows useful information. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use. e/y Camera Characteristics .......... 14 Checking the Contents of the Package .............. 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts ............ 17 Display Indicators ................................................ 22 How to Change Function Settings ...................... 30 Using the Help Function ......................................
14 1 e/y Camera Characteristics Before Using Your Camera • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with approximately 10.2 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. • Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type. • Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a magnification of approximately 0.
15 The captured area (view angle) will differ between the e/y and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film : 36×24 mm e/y CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with the e/y by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the e/y 300×1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.
16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included.
Names and Functions of Working Parts Power lamp Hot shoe Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Strap lug 1 Lens mount index (red dot) AF coupler MF AF Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Built-in flash Diopter adjustment lever Viewfinder UP Terminal cover Tripod socket Card access lamp Monitor Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Eyecup FQ removed.
18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. 1 Before Using Your Camera The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button, these settings can be changed.
19 1 g (Help) button 2 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.62) 3 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off. (p.49) 4 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.47) 5 mc button Sets the EV compensation and aperture values. (p.91, p.98, p.104) 6 Mode dial Changes Capture mode. (p.80) 7 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (p.109) and manual focus mode (p.116). 8 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.
20 Playback Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during playback are noted.
21 1 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to Capture mode. 2 Main switch 3 g (Help) button Displays an explanation of the function or operation on the monitor. (p.34) 4 e-dial Use this to enlarge an image (p.167) or display multiple images at the same time (p.169). 5 Q button Press to switch to Capture mode. Press to show shooting information on the monitor. (p.24) 7 3 button Press to display the [Q Playback 1] menu (p.166). Next, press the fourway controller (5) to display other menus.
22 Display Indicators Monitor 1 Before Using Your Camera The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. Monitor The brightness or the color of the monitor can be adjusted. (p.221, p.222) At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned. Select Off for [Guide display] in [R Set-up 1] menu to not show indicators. (p.
23 Capture Mode While shooting, the status screen is displayed showing the current shooting function settings. Press the 4 button to display the control panel and change settings. 1 Status screen/Control panel 1.0 OK 5 7 AF.A OFF JPEG 10M 3 2 1 1/ 1 0 0 0 12345 + 1 .3 F 11 ISO AWB AUTO 3200 4 6 9 8 11 13 14 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 11 13 14 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10 M 4 Scene mode Night Scene 24 7 AWB 1.0 3200 AF.
24 1 Before Using Your Camera • Settings that cannot be changed due to the current camera setup cannot be selected. • The status screen will disappear after the time set for [3. Meter Operating Time] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (the default setting is 10 seconds). Press the M button to display it again. • When the [21. Display status] setting in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu is set to Off, the status screen is displayed only when the M button is pressed. (p.
25 Detailed information display P 1 100-0001 AF.
26 Histogram Display The e/y features two histogram displays. The “Brightness histogram” shows the distribution of brightness and the “RGB histogram” shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller (23) to switch between “Brightness histogram” and “RGB histogram”. 1 2 100-0001 1 4 3 2 100-0001 3 23 4 7 8 6 6 23 RGB 9 5 5 Brightness histogram 1 2 3 4 5 File format Folder number-File number (p.224) Protect setting (p.184) DPOF settings (p.
The shape and the distribution of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the exposure level and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take a picture again. 1 Adjusting the Exposure (p.
28 Viewfinder The following information appears in the viewfinder. 1 2 Before Using Your Camera 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AF frame (p.48) Spot metering frame (p.101) Flash status (p.65) Lit: when flash is available. Blinks: when flash is recommended but not set. Picture mode icon (p.80) The icon for Picture mode in use appears. U (Normal mode in I), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait) Shake Reduction (p.
29 8 9 11 [9999] is the maximum number of recordable images that can be displayed in the viewfinder. Even if the number of recordable images is 10000 or more, [9999] is displayed. 1 Before Using Your Camera 10 Focus indicator (p.60) Lit: when the subject is focused. Blinks: when the subject is not in focus. Number of recordable images/EV Compensation/Sensitivity Displays the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting.
How to Change Function Settings 30 1 Before Using Your Camera Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, the control panel or the menu. The most frequently used function can be set using the direct keys or the control panel; less common functions can be changed using the menu. Some functions can be changed in more than one way (direct keys and control panel or control panel and menu). This section explains the basic ways to change function settings.
31 Using the Control Panel While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the status screen. You can also switch the display to the control panel and change settings. Following, how to set the JPEG Quality will be explained as an example. Check the status screen and then press the 4 button. =s q\ 1/ 2 0 F5.6 The control panel appears. Press the M button when the status screen is not displayed. AWB Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an item you want to change the setting for.
32 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a setting value. 128 JPEG Quality 1 Before Using Your Camera OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. You can also change settings by turning the e-dial after selecting the setting you want to change according to Step 2 on p.31. For detailed settings such as parameters, press the 4 button and then make changes. Using the Menus This section explains operation methods for [A Rec.
2 33 Press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 1 2 3 AF Mode AE Metering Select AF point Instant Review MENU 4 OFF JPEG 10M 1 PEF sRGB Before Using Your Camera Each time the four-way controller is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2], [A Rec. Mode 3], [Q Playback 1], [Q Playback 2] , [R Set-up 1] ··· [A Custom Setting 4]. You can use the e-dial to switch the menus.
Using the Help Function 34 1 Before Using Your Camera When you are not sure about how to operate a certain function, you can display an explanation of the current operation and status of the camera by pressing the g (Help) button. Help screens can be displayed in the following cases. • Capture mode • Playback mode (single-image display, multi-image display, calendar display, folder display or enlarged view) 1 Press the g button.
2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap .............................................. 36 Inserting the Batteries ......................................... 37 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ......... 42 Attaching the Lens ............................................... 46 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ....................... 48 Turning the Camera On and Off ........
Attaching the Strap 36 1 2 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. Getting Started 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.
Inserting the Batteries 37 Insert batteries into the camera. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. This camera is packaged with AA lithium batteries for checking the camera functionality but some other kinds of batteries are also compatible. Use the compatible batteries according to the intended purpose. Characteristics Provided with the camera. Recommended in cold climates. AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries These are rechargeable and are economical.
38 2 1 Getting Started 2 3 Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration (1), slide the battery cover toward the lens (2) and then flip open. 1 2 Insert the batteries according to the +/– indicators in the battery chamber. Press down on the batteries with the battery cover (1) and slide it as shown in the illustration (2) to close. 1 2 Be sure to fully close the battery cover. The camera will not turn on if the battery cover is open.
39 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed in the status screen. { lit : Battery is full. lit : Battery is running low. lit : Battery is almost empty. ¶ } 2 ? Getting Started ¶ ¶ The camera turns off after displaying a message [Battery depleted]. } or ? may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting consecutively. Turn the camera off and on again.
40 • Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature. • Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.
4 Pull out the DC coupler's electric cable as shown in the illustration. 2 Close the battery cover. See Step 3 on p.38. 6 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC coupler. 8 6 7 7 8 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC cord into the power outlet. • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the terminals.
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 42 This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (user supplied). 2 Getting Started • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp lights. • Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
3 43 Close the card cover (1) and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (2). 2 1 2 • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from Write-protect being deleted, and the card from being switch formatted by the camera or computer. • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot.
44 2 Getting Started • Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. • For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website. • Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras. 1 Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.
JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality and Approximate Image Storage Capacity JPEG Quality JPEG Rec. Pixels C Best D Better E Good J (3872×2592) 231 343 586 P (3008×2000) (1824×1216) 387 570 974 902 1549 2627 i 45 When the File Format is RAW With the e/y, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems.
Attaching the Lens 46 2 Attach a proper lens to the camera's body. When you use one of the following lenses with the e/y, all the camera’s exposure modes will be available. (a) DA, DA L, D FA, FA J lenses (b) Lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position, when used in the s position Getting Started Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement. • When lenses described in (b) are used in a position other than s, some functions will be restricted.
4 47 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. 2 • We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. When necessary, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 48 Adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can adjust the diopter from approximately –2.5 to +1.5 m–1. 2 Getting Started 1 Look through the viewfinder and slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right. Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused. Point the camera at a white wall or other bright and consistent surface.
Turning the Camera On and Off 1 49 Move the main switch to [ON]. The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] to turn off the camera. Getting Started • Always turn the camera off when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. To reactivate the camera after the camera turns off automatically, turn it on again or perform any of the following. • Press the shutter release button halfway. • Press the Q button.
Initial Settings 50 2 Getting Started The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [Language/ ] screen appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on. If the [Date Adjust] screen appears, set the date and time by following the procedure in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.54).
2 51 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen for the selected language appears. Press the four-way controller (3) twice and proceed to Step 10 of p.52 if [Hometown] does not have to be adjusted. English New York Text Size Std. Settings are completed MENU Cancel 2 Press the four-way controller (3). Getting Started 3 Initial Setting The cursor moves to W. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). The [W Hometown] screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a city.
52 10 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select [Std.] or [Large]. Selecting [Large] magnifies the selected menu item. Initial Setting English New York Std. Large Settings are completed Text Size MENU 2 Getting Started 11 12 Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings are completed]. Initial Setting English New York Text Size Std. Settings are completed MENU 13 Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button.
53 When an Incorrect Language is Set When you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ ] screen and proceed to the [Date Adjust] screen, you can perform the following operations to set the correct language. If you have proceeded to switch the camera to Capture mode (and the camera is ready to take a picture), perform the following operations from Step 2 to set the correct language. 1 3 4 5 6 The screen shown on the right is an example of the guides displayed.
54 • When [Hometown] and the date and time are not set, the [Initial Setting] screen or [Date Adjust] screen will be displayed when the camera is turned on again. • If you have not proceeded to the [Date Adjust] screen, you can reselect a language using the four-way controller (5) in the [Language/ ] screen. Setting the Date and Time 2 Getting Started Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].
6 55 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. 7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. 8 Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time. 9 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings are completed].
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3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to I (Auto Picture) to ensure successful capturing. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation ................................... 58 Using a Zoom Lens .............................................. 64 Using the Built-in Flash ....................................... 65 Playing Back Pictures ......................................
58 Basic Shooting Operation Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3 Basic Operations Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.
59 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings The e/y features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. 1 Set the mode dial to I. The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subject. 1 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode (p.80) Basic Operations 2 3 Set the focus mode lever to =. The focus mode changes to = (Autofocus) mode.
60 3 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder. 1Using a Zoom Lens (p.64) MF AF 4 3 Basic Operations Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject comes into focus.
6 61 Review the captured image on the monitor. The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after capturing (Instant Review). 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.222) You can magnify the image during Instant Review with the e-dial. (p.167) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button. (p.73) 3 • You can set the camera so that pressing the = button will focus automatically, in the same way as pressing the shutter release button halfway. (p.
62 Operating the shutter release button The shutter release button has two working positions. Not pressed 3 Pressed halfway Pressed fully (first position) (second position) Basic Operations Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes a picture. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.
63 Subjects that are difficult to focus on The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions. These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.
Using a Zoom Lens 64 Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust the subject to the desired size and take pictures. 1 3 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle. Basic Operations MF AF Wide Angle Telephoto • The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle. The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.
Using the Built-in Flash 65 Use the following procedures to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash. The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 5 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity (p.138)).
66 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode. Basic Operations Turn the e-dial to perform Flash exposure compensation. (p.70) When the mode dial is set to e, K, b, c or a, g and i appear gray and cannot be selected. 3 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. Flash Mode Auto discharge 0.
67 Using Auto Discharge g, i (Automatic Flash Popup) 1 Set the mode dial to H, I, =, q or .. The flash is deactivated when A (Night Scene), K (Sunset), n (Stage Lighting), m (Candlelight) or E (Museum) is selected in H (Scene) mode. The flash does not pop up automatically when set to l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
68 Using Flash On Mode b, D 1 Press the K button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Flash On mode is used regardless of the flash mode settings. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the viewfinder. (p.28) 3 Basic Operations 2 Press the shutter release button fully. The flash discharges and the picture is taken. 3 Push the flash down to retract. When the mode dial is set to a (Flash Off), the built-in flash will not pop up even if the K button is pressed.
69 Using red-eye reduction flash “Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it. The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice.
70 Daylight-Sync Shooting In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait picture is taken with a person’s face cast in shadow. Use of the flash in this way is called Daylight-Sync Shooting. Flash On is used when shooting with Daylight-Sync Shooting. 3 Basic Operations Taking pictures 1 Pop up the flash manually and confirm that Flash Mode is set to E. (p.68) 2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged. 3 Take a picture.
Set the flash compensation value by turning the e-dial in the [Flash Mode] screen. 71 Flash Mode Auto discharge 0.0 OK OK Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash You can set to enable shooting while the flash is being charged. Set [On] for [14. Release when Charging] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.78). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default. 14.
Playing Back Pictures 72 Playing Back Images You can play back captured pictures with the camera. Use the included “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3” software to play back pictures using a computer. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual” for details. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the monitor.
73 Deleting Images You can delete one image at a time. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 1 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete]. 100-0046 Select a file format to delete for images saved in RAW+ format. Delete JPEG Deletes only the JPEG image. Delete RAW Deletes only the RAW image.
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4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the e/y. How to Operate the Shooting Functions ........... 76 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode .......... 80 Setting the Exposure ........................................... 85 Focusing ............................................................. 109 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Digital Preview) ....................
76 How to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menus or [A Custom Setting] menus. For details on how to operate the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p.32). Direct Keys Setting Items 4 Press the four-way controller (2345) in Capture mode to set the following items. Shooting Functions Key or Button Item Function Page p.106 p.125 p.128 p.
77 Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items Perform the following settings in the [A Rec. Mode 1-3] menu. Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears. Menu A1 Item Page Custom Image* p.157 Digital Filter* Applies filter effects to take pictures. p.132 File Format* Sets the file format. p.152 JPEG Recorded Pixels* Sets the recording size of images for JPEG shooting. p.150 JPEG Quality* Sets the image quality for JPEG shooting. p.
78 Custom Setting Menu Setting Items Set the [A Custom Setting 1-4] menu to fully use the functions of a SLR camera. Menu 4 A1 Item Function Page 1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.105 2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. p.87 3. Meter Operating Time Sets the exposure metering time. p.103 4. AE-L with AF locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. p.
79 Menu Item Function Page Sets the built-in flash discharge method in Wireless Mode. p.144 16. WB when using Sets whether to change the White Balance flash setting when using flash to [Flash]. p.160 15. Flash in Wireless Mode A3 Sets whether to switch the number of recordable images in the viewfinder to the sensitivity display. – 18.
80 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode You can switch Capture mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. 4 Shooting Functions Dial indicator The e/y features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, Capture modes are referred to as follows. Picture mode H (Scene) mode Exposure mode I (Auto Picture)/ = (Portrait)/ s (Landscape)/ q (Macro)/ \ (Moving Object)/ .
81 Picture Mode Select = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait) or a (Flash Off) with the mode dial if desired image is not captured in I (Auto Picture) mode. The characteristics of each mode are as follows. s Mode Characteristics = (Portrait) Optimal for capturing portraits. s (Landscape) Deepens the focus range, emphasizes contour and saturation of trees and the sky, and produces a bright image.
82 H Mode By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the following 10 shooting scenes. Mode A (Night Scene) Q (Surf & Snow) K (Food) 4 K (Sunset) n (Stage Lighting) Shooting Functions R (Kids) Y (Pet) m (Candlelight) E (Museum) l (Night Snap) Characteristics Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking. For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains. For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make it look appetizing.
2 83 Press the 4 button. The icon for the currently selected shooting scene appears in the control panel. 1/ 1 5 F4.0 AWB 123 ISO AUTO 1600 AF.S OK 3 Press the 4 button. The Scene mode selection screen appears. OFF JPEG 10M Scene mode Night Scene AWB ISO AUTO 1600 OFF 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) or e-dial to choose a Scene mode. SCN JPEG 10M Night Scene Q R Z l Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking OK OK MENU Cancel 5 Press the 4 button.
84 Exposure Mode Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture and take pictures according to your own photographic vision. Mode Characteristics Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture e (Program) to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Automatically sets the shutter speed and K (Sensitivity Priority) aperture to the proper exposure according to the set sensitivity.
Setting the Exposure 85 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects. Effect of Shutter Speed Using slower shutter speed If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer.
86 4 Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower. Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value) The range in focus expands forward and backward.
87 Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200. The default setting is [AUTO]. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode. The [Sensitivity] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity AUTO 100-800 3 OK 4 OK Press the 4 button.
88 Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of [ISO 100800] by default. Turn the e-dial to set the upper sensitivity limit in the [Sensitivity] screen. When the exposure mode is set to a (Manual), the sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO]. Checking the Sensitivity in Capture Mode 4 Shooting Functions Press the 4 button in Capture mode.
89 Noise Reduction Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features the following five exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows. Exposure Mode Description EV Compensation Change Change Change Shutter Sensi- Page Aperture Speed tivity Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the e proper exposure (Program) according to Program line when taking pictures. Yes #* #* Yes p.
90 Exposure Mode 4 Description EV Compensation Change Change Change Shutter Sensi- Page Aperture Speed tivity Shooting Functions b (Shutter Priority) Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. Yes Yes No Yes p.94 c (Aperture Priority) Lets you set aperture for controlling the depth of field. Yes No Yes Yes p.96 a (Manual) Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent. No Yes Yes Other than Auto p.98 * In [13.
2 91 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to adjust the exposure. The EV Compensation is displayed in the viewfinder and status screen. The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure. P 1/ 9 0 F4.0 E AWB 123 + 1. 5 ISO AUTO 400 AF.A JPEG 10M EV Compensation • Set EV Compensation in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.
92 e mode and e-dial You can set the action for the e-dial when turned in e (Program) mode. Set in [13. e-dial in Program] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.78). 1 2 Off Disables e-dial operation while Program Automatic Exposure is set. Program Automatically adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed shift in order to obtain the appropriate exposure. Using the K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode 4 Shooting Functions You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.
The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and status screen. 93 Sv 1/ 3 0 F4.5 E AWB 123 0. 0 ISO 100 AF.A OK OFF JPEG 10M 4 Shooting Functions • You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200. [AUTO] is not available. • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV compensation value. (p.104) • Set the sensitivity in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.
94 Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. When taking pictures of a fast moving subject, you can increase the shutter speed to make the subject look still or decrease the shutter speed to have the subject show movement. Aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed. 1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85) 1 Set the mode dial to b.
95 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV compensation value. (p.104) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO]. (p.87) • When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button on the lens.
96 Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode Set aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value. Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value. 1Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85) 1 Set the mode dial to c.
97 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV compensation value. (p.104) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.105) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO]. (p.87) • When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button on the lens.
98 Using a (Manual) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85) 1 Set the mode dial to a. 4 Shooting Functions 2 3 Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and status screen. On the status screen, the e-dial indicator appears next to the shutter speed or aperture value, depending on which is being adjusted. M 1/ 9 0 F4.0 E AWB 123 + 1. 5 ISO 200 AF.
100 Using AE Lock If [9. = Button function] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu is set to [AE Lock], you can press the = button to memorize the exposure value. (p.105) Example: If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and aperture is F5.6 and is recorded with the = button, and the shutter speed is changed to 1/30 sec with the e-dial, the aperture automatically changes to F11. Using the Bulb Shooting 4 Shooting Functions This setting is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks.
101 Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. The following three methods can be selected. The default setting is L (Multi-segment metering). 1 L Multi-segment M Centerweighted N Spot Metering Segments the viewfinder in 16 parts, meters each portion and determines the appropriate exposure. Measures the entire viewfinder with an emphasis on the center and determines the exposure.
102 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [AE Metering] and press the 4 button. AE Metering Multi-segment The [AE Metering] screen appears. AWB ISO AUTO 400 AF.A OFF 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a metering method. JPEG 10M AE Metering Multi-segment 4 Shooting Functions OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
103 Linking AF Point and AE during Multi-Segment Metering In [5. Link AF Point and AE] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78), you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering. The default setting is [Off]. 1 Off Exposure is set separately from AF point. 2 On Exposure is set in accordance with AF point.
104 Adjusting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture. Select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. You can adjust the EV compensation from –2 to +2 (EV). 1 Set the compensation by turning the e-dial while the mc button is pressed. mc button 4 Shooting Functions m is displayed in the status screen and viewfinder during compensation. Av 1/ 9 0 F4.0 E AWB 123 + 1. 5 ISO 400 AF.
105 Changing the Exposure Steps Set Exposure Steps in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78) to increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. 1. EV Steps 1/2 EV Steps 1/3 EV Steps Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV 4 AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained. 1 Select [AE Lock] in [9. AF Button function] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu. 9.
106 • The exposure remains locked as long as the = button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. The exposure remains in memory for a period between 0.5× to 2× the metering timer even after taking your finger off the = button. • You will hear a beep when the = button is pressed. The beep can be turned off. (p.215) • AE lock is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.
2 107 Use the four-way controller (5) to select l (Auto Bracket). Drive Mode Auto Bracket ±0.5 ±0.5EV 0.5EV EV 3 OK OK Turn the e-dial to set the EV compensation value. The following EV compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p.105) in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. Step interval ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0 1/3 EV ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
108 4 • When the AF Mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames. • When you take your finger off the shutter release button during Auto Bracket, the Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as the exposure metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds) (p.103) and you can take a picture at the next compensation value. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame.
Focusing 109 You can focus with the following methods. = Autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. \ Manual focus Manually adjust the focus. Using the Autofocus 1 Set the focus mode lever to =.
110 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. (When blinking, the subject is not in focus.) 1 Subjects that are difficult to focus on (p.63) 4 Shooting Functions Focus Indicator Using the = Button to Focus on the Subject You can set the camera so that the focusing is performed when the = button is pressed.
2 111 Press the = button. Auto focusing is performed. When [Cancel AF] is set, \ appears in the viewfinder while the = button is pressed. Autofocus does not activate when the shutter release button is pressed (take your finger off the = button to immediately return to normal AF mode). 4 You can choose from the following three autofocus modes. The default setting is f (Auto). f Auto Switches automatically between l and k mode according to the subject.
112 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [AF Mode] and press the 4 button. AF Mode AF.A The [AF Mode] screen appears. AWB ISO AUTO 400 AF.A OFF 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an autofocus mode. JPEG 10M AF Mode AF.A AF.A AF.S AF.C 4 Shooting Functions OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. • AF Mode cannot be changed in Picture mode and H (Scene) modes.
113 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The default setting is i (Wide). i Wide The camera automatically selects the optimum AF point. O Spot Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder. Set in [Select AF point] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu (p.77). MENU Cancel 4 AF.S OK OK The AF point is fixed to the O (Spot) regardless of this setting with lenses other than DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses.
114 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock) If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, set [AF Mode] to l (Single mode). You can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use the focus lock and recompose the picture. 1 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder. 4 Shooting Functions (Example) The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead.
115 4 Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. Locking Exposure when the Focus is Locked Set [4. AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.78) to lock the exposure value while the focus is locked. Exposure is not locked by default during focus lock. 1 Off Exposure is not locked when the focus is locked. 2 On Exposure is locked when the focus is locked. 4.
116 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus. Using the Focus Indicator The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus even during manual focus. You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ]. 4 1 Shooting Functions 2 Set the focus mode lever to \.
117 • Focus manually using the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus (p.63) and the focus indicator will not appear. • The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.215) Using the Viewfinder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the matte field in viewfinder. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the focusing screen.
118 Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode When [18. Catch-in focus] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.79) is set to On, if AF Mode is set to f or l and one of the following types of lenses is attached, catch-in focus shooting is possible and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus.
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Digital Preview) 119 You can use the preview function to check depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. First, assign the Digital Preview function to the g (Help) button. 1 Select [Help button] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller (5). 1 2 3 Memory Help button Shake Reduction Input Focal Length MENU Press the four-way controller (5).
120 5 6 7 8 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Bright/Dark area]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 3 button twice. The Digital Preview function is assigned to the g button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. Shooting Functions 9 Focus on the subject, then compose the picture in the viewfinder and press the g button.
Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake 121 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function. Shake Reduction • When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night, on cloudy days and in the shade • When taking telephoto pictures Blurred picture Picture taken with the Shake Reduction function • The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused by subject movement.
122 Shake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length The Shake Reduction function operates by acquiring the lens information such as focal length. If the camera uses a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lens information is automatically acquired when the Shake Reduction function is activated. If another type of lens is used, the lens information cannot be automatically acquired even when the Shake Reduction function is activated. In this case, the [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears.
4 123 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. 5 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway. k appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on. • If a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length is used (p.122), the [Input Focal Length] menu appears. Set the focal length manually in the [Input Focal Length] setting menu.
124 Setting the Focal Length The [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears when the camera is turned on with the Shake Reduction function on and a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length (p.122) is mounted. Set the focal length manually in the [Input Focal Length] setting menu. • The [Input Focal Length] setting menu does not appear when using a lens that supports automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length.
125 Shooting with the Self-Timer This camera has two types of self-timers: g and Z. 1 g Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture. Z A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed. Shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed. Mount the camera onto a tripod. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
126 5 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. 6 Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you want to shoot is properly framed and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus. 4 7 Press the shutter release button fully. Shooting Functions For g, the front self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released.
127 Using the Mirror Up Function Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when remote control unit (optional) is used with a tripod. When shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer, the mirror pops up and the shutter is released 2 seconds after you press it, thereby avoiding the vibration of the mirror. Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function. 1 2 Select Z in the Drive Mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 5 on p.125 for details.
128 Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional) The shutter can be released from a distance by using the optional remote control unit. You can select h (immediate shutter release) or i (3 sec. delayed release) for remote control shooting. h The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. i When the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed, the shutter is released after about 3 seconds.
6 129 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. 7 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control. 5m • You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings. Focus on the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control. Or you can set [10.
Continuous Shooting 130 Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. Two types of Continuous shooting are available. With g (Continuous shooting (Hi)), pictures are taken continuously at the fastest frame rate until the camera buffer memory becomes full. With h (Continuous shooting (Lo)), pictures are taken continuously at a given interval.
4 131 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take pictures continuously. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. 6 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop.
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters 132 In Capture mode you can apply filter to take pictures. The following filters are available. Filter name Effect Parameter Shading Level: +1/+2/+3 Toy Camera 4 For taking pictures that look as Blurring: +1/+2/+3 if taken with a toy camera. Tone Break: Red/Green/Blue Shooting Functions High Contrast For taking pictures with high contrasts. +1/+2/+3 Soft For taking pictures with a soft focus throughout the image.
2 133 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Digital Filter] and press the 4 button. Digital Filter Not use any filters The screen for selecting the filter appears. AWB OFF 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a filter. ISO AUTO 400 AF.A OFF JPEG 10M SOFT Star Burst 4 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the parameter and the four-way controller (45) to adjust the parameter’s value. Number of light sources Check OK OK 5 Press the 4 button.
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5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of the e/y and describes how to take pictures with the external flash. Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode .............................................................................. 136 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash .................................................................... 138 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ....... 139 Using an External Flash (Optional) ..................
136 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph. • The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness. • The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A is used.
137 Using b (Shutter Priority) Mode 1 Set the mode dial to b. b (Shutter Priority) mode is set. 2 Use the e-dial to set the shutter speed. The background is not properly exposed if aperture value is blinking when shutter speed is set. Set the shutter speed so that aperture value does not blink. 3 Press the K button. The flash pops up. 4 Take a picture. 5 1 Set the mode dial to a. a (Manual) mode is set. 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain correct exposure. Set 1/180 sec.
138 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash Relationships between the guide number, aperture and distance must be considered when shooting with the flash to obtain the correct exposure. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not sufficient. ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 5 Built-in flash guide number Approx. 11 Approx. 15.6 Approx. 22 Approx. 31.1 Approx. 44 Approx. 62.
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 139 Depending on the lens used with the e/y, even if a lens without a hood is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be possible or may be limited due to vignetting. DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without problems. * Following are evaluated without a hood. Unavailable due to vignetting Lens Name DA Fish-eye 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF) DA12-24mm F4ED AL DA14mm F2.8ED (IF) FA300mm F2.
140 Using an External Flash (Optional) Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details.
141 About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ itself does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to [DIGITAL]. However, when it is used with a SLR Digital Camera, the difference in focal length between 35 mm film camera and the e/ y is automatically calculated based on the difference in angle of view (when using DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses).
142 • P-TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit. • The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). • For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the external flash manual. • The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash Mode is g or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync shooting. • Never press the K button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera.
143 • Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS. • Two or more AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ externals flashes are required to use high-speed flash sync in Wireless Mode. This function cannot be used in combination with the built-in flash. • Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to the camera to SLAVE. Setting the Channel for the External Flash First set the channel for the external flash unit. 1 Set the channel for the external flash unit.
144 Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method in Wireless Mode. Set in [15. Flash in Wireless Mode] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.79). 1 On Discharges the built-in flash. 2 Off Discharges the built-in flash as a control flash. HSb (High-speed sync) is not available with the built-in flash.
145 Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode) When using external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) for wireless shooting, the following information is exchanged between the flash units before the flash is discharged. Press the shutter release button fully. È 1 The flash directly connected to the camera emits a control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera). 2 The wireless remote flash emits a test flash (relays confirmation of subject).
146 Trailing Curtain Sync When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing curtain sync function, the built-in flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting.
147 Discharging Multiple Flashes You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or you can use two or more external flashes in combination with the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash to connect the AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ or AF200FG units as shown in the illustration below.
148 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photography (contrast-control-sync flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from multiple units. • The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
6 Shooting Settings This chapter describes how to set the save format for pictures taken and other settings. Setting the File Format ...................................... 150 Setting the g Button Function ......................... 154 Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image) .............................................................................. 157 Additional Settings for Shooting ......................
Setting the File Format 150 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from J, P and i. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Quality] setting. The default setting is J.
151 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the number of recorded pixels. 10M When the number of recorded pixels is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen. 4 128 JPEG Rec. Pixels 10M 6M 2M OK OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. Setting the JPEG Quality Level You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Rec. Pixels] setting.
152 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a quality level. 128 JPEG Quality When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen. OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. Setting the File Format You can set the format of image files. The default setting is JPEG. 6 Captures images in JPEG format. You can change the number of JPEG recorded pixels in [JPEG Rec.
2 153 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [File Format] and press the 4 button. File Format JPEG The [File Format] screen appears. AWB ISO AUTO 400 AF.A OFF 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a file format. When the file format is changed, the number of recordable image appears at the top right of the screen. JPEG 10M 12345 File Format JPEG RAW RAW+ OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture.
Setting the g Button Function 154 Any of the following functions can be assigned to the g (Help) button: Help function, Digital Preview, Custom Image, Digital Filter and RAW button function. While shooting, you can access the function assigned simply by pressing the button. 6 Help function Displays an explanation of the current operation. (p.34) Digital Preview Displays the Digital Preview. You can set whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning during Digital Preview. (p.
3 155 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a function to assign to the g (Help) button, and press the 4 button. Help button Help function Digital Preview Custom Image Digital Filter RAW button function MENU 4 Cancel OK OK Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. Setting the RAW Button Function When the [RAW button function] is assigned to the g (Help) button, adjust the function settings. The following settings are available.
156 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). When set to O (On), the recording format each time a picture is taken returns to the [File Format] setting. The default setting is O (On). When [Cancel each time] is set to P (Off), the g button settings are canceled under the following conditions.
Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image) 157 You can set the image finishing tone before shooting when the exposure mode is set to e (Program), K (Sensitivity Priority), b (Shutter Priority), c (Aperture Priority) or a (Manual). Select from the following six modes for [Image Tone]: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant and Monochrome. The default setting is [Bright]. You can adjust the following items for Image Tone. Saturation*1 Sets the color saturation.
158 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select Image Tone. R Bright Y M B G C Check OK OK 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item you want to change (Saturation, Hue, Contrast or Sharpness). When Image Tone is set to Monochrome, you can change the settings for Filter Effect, Toning, Contrast, and Sharpness. 6 5 BW R Portrait Y M B G C Check OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.
Additional Settings for Shooting 159 Setting the White Balance White balance is the function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to F (Auto), or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images. The default setting is F (Auto). Auto Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to 8000K) G Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight.
160 3 Press the four-way controller (23) and set. White Balance Auto Press the mc button to display the Digital Preview using the white balance set. Fine-tuning White Balance is easier with Digital Preview. WB Check OK OK 4 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. • White balance cannot be adjusted in Picture mode and H (Scene) mode.
161 Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera. This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings. 1 Select K (Manual) in Step 3 on p.160.
162 6 Press the 4 button. White Balance Manual The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen. Tune using steps in “Fine-Tuning the White Balance” if fine-tuning is necessary. SHUTTER 7 Adjust Check OK OK Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance. • No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance. • [NG] appears when measuring is unsuccessful.
3 163 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Adjust White Balance] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to fine tune White Balance. Seven levels and 225 patterns are available on the G-M and B-A axes. Shade WB± G G1 ±0 A B M MENU 5 Cancel OK OK G-M Adjusts the tone of the colors between green and magenta. 23 B-A Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue and amber. 45 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen. Press the 4 button.
164 Setting the Color Space You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [sRGB]. Sets to sRGB color space. 1 sRGB 2 AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB color space. Set [Color Space] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.77). 1 2 3 Custom Image Digital Filter File Format JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality RAW file format Color Space MENU Cancel 6 OFF JPEG 10M sRGB PEF AdobeRGB sRGB OK OK Shooting Settings File names differ depending on the color space setting as shown below. For sRGB : IMGPxxxx.
7 Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions in Playback mode. Playback Functions Operation ......................... 166 Enlarging Images ............................................... 167 Displaying Multiple Images ............................... 169 Rotating Images ................................................. 175 Comparing Images ............................................. 176 Slideshow ...........................................................
166 Playback Functions Operation Perform settings related to playing back images in the [Q Playback] menu. For details on how to operate the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p.32). Playback Menu Setting Items You can perform the following settings in the [Q Playback 1-2] menu. Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback 1] menu appears. Menu 7 Playback Functions Q1 Q2 Item Function Page Slideshow Plays back saved images one after another. p.
Enlarging Images 167 Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. 100-0046 1/2000 F5.6 2 Turn the e-dial to the right (toward y). × ×2 2 The image enlarges at each calibration (1.2 times to 16 times). 7 Four-way controller (2345) Moves area to enlarge e-dial (toward right) Enlarges image (up to 16 times) e-dial (toward left) Reduces image (up to 1.
168 Setting the Playback Display Method You can set whether or not to display the Bright/Dark area warning in Playback mode and set the initial magnification when enlarging images. 1 Select [Playback dsp. methd.] in the [Q Playback 2] menu. 1 2 RAW Development Index Playback dsp. methd. Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs. Delete All MENU 2 3 Exit Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off) for [Bright/Dark area]. Playback dsp. methd.
Displaying Multiple Images 169 Multi-image Display Screen You can display 4, 9 or 16 images on the monitor at the same time. The default setting is 9-image display. The number of images can be changed but 9-image display is explained here. 1 Press the Q button. 100-0046 1/2000 F5.6 2 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f). 7 Select&Delete 100-0046 Scroll bar Playback Functions The multi-image display screen appears. Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once.
170 3 Turn the e-dial to the right (towards y) or press the 4 button. 100-0046 A full screen display of the selected image appears. 1/2000 F5.6 Selecting the Number of Images to Display 1 Select [Multi-img dsp. stngs.] in the [Q Playback 2] menu. 1 2 RAW Development Index Playback dsp. methd. Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs.
171 Calendar Display/Folder Display You can display images by recording date or by folder name. Displaying Images by Recording Date Images will be grouped and displayed by recording date. 1 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) in the multi-image display screen. The calendar display screen appears. Only dates when pictures were taken are displayed. Number of images recorded in this date 2008. 7 WED 9 TEU 10 2008. 8 MON 11 TUE 12 2008.
172 2 Press the M button. The folder display screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a desired folder and press the 4 button. 100 101 102 The multi-image display screen for the selected folder appears. 103 104 105 10 Delete 100PENTX • You can press the i button to delete the selected folder and all the images in it. (p.182) • Press the M button to switch between the calendar display and folder display.
4 173 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a layout and press the 4 button. Index Layout Copies Backgrnd. Select You can select one of 5 index layouts: Thumbnails/Square/Random 1/Random 2/Random 3. Create an image MENU 5 6 Cancel OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Copies] and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of images and press the 4 button. Index Layout Copies Backgrnd. Select You can select 12, 24 or 36 images.
174 10 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the type of image selection and press the 4 button. Index Layout Copies Backgrnd. Select 12 u (All images): Picks up images automatically Create an image from all of the images saved. OK OK MENU Cancel w (Manual): Individually select the images you want to include in the index. x (Folder name): Picks up images automatically from the folder selected. If you selected w, continue by selecting [Select image(s)] and selecting the individual images.
Rotating Images 175 You can rotate the image displayed 90° counterclockwise at a time before saving it. The image rotation information is saved with the image and during playback it will be displayed in portrait orientation. You cannot save the image rotation information for protected images. 1 2 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to display the image you want to rotate. Press the four-way controller (3). The image is rotated 90° counterclockwise each time the button is pressed.
Comparing Images 176 You can display two images side-by-side. 1 2 Select [Image Comparison] in the [Q Playback 1] menu. 1 2 Slideshow Image Comparison Digital Filter Resize Cropping Protect DPOF MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (5). The last image displayed/captured will be displayed twice side-by-side. 3 Turn the e-dial to select an image to compare. 100-0046 100-0046 You can change the display with the following procedures.
Slideshow 177 You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively. Setting the Slideshow Display Sets how images will be displayed during the Slideshow. 1 1 2 Slideshow Image Comparison Digital Filter Resize Cropping Protect DPOF MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (5). 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the setting you want to change. The following settings can be changed.
178 4 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to change the settings. Start Interval Screen effect Repeat Playback MENU Cancel 3sec 5sec OFF 10sec 30sec OK OK Starting the Slideshow 1 Select [Start] in Step 3 of p.177 and press the 4 button. The Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins.
2 179 Stop the slideshow. Slideshow ends when one of the following is performed during playback or when paused. • Four-way controller (3) is pressed *1 • Q button is pressed *1 • 3 button is pressed *1 • Shutter release button is pressed halfway or fully *2 • Mode dial is turned *2 *1 After slideshow ends, the camera returns to the normal playback mode. *2 After slideshow ends, the camera returns to Capture mode.
Deleting Multiple Images 180 Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images in the multi-image display at once. Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. • You can select up to 100 images at a time. 1 Press the Q button. The camera enters Playback mode and the single-image playback screen appears. 2 7 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f). Playback Functions The multi-image display screen appears.
3 181 Press the i button. 9 appears on the images. 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to move to the images to delete and press the 4 button. The image is selected and O appears. After selecting an image, turn the e-dial to change to single-image playback display and check the image. Protected images cannot be selected. 5 MENU Delete OK Press the i button. The Delete confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select&Delete].
182 Deleting a Folder You can delete the selected folder and all the images in it. 1 In Playback mode, turn the e-dial 2 clicks to the left (toward f). The calender/folder display screen appears. When the calendar display screen appears, press the M button. 2 Press the four-way controller (2345) to select a folder to delete and press the i button. 100 101 102 The delete folder confirmation screen appears.
183 Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. Deleted images cannot be restored. 1 Select [Delete All] in the [Q Playback 2] menu. 1 2 RAW Development Index Playback dsp. methd. Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs. Delete All MENU 2 3 Exit Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. 7 Delete All Cancel OK MENU 4 OK Press the 4 button. All images are deleted. The confirmation screen appears when there are protected images.
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) 184 You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card is formatted. Protecting Single Images 1 7 Playback Functions 2 3 Select [Protect] in the [Q Playback 1] menu. 1 2 Slideshow Image Comparison Digital Filter Resize Cropping Protect DPOF MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image] and press the 4 button.
5 185 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Select [Unprotect] to cancel the Protect setting. 6 Press the 4 button. The image is protected and the Y icon appears at the top right of the screen. (p.25) Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to protect other images. Protecting All Images 1 2 Select [All Images] in Step 3 of p.184 and press the 4 button. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 186 By using the video cable I-VC28 (optional), you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor. 1 2 Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover, face the arrow on the provided video cable toward the S mark on the camera, and connect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal. UP 7 Playback Functions 3 4 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the AV device.
8 Processing Images This chapter describes how to process pictures taken and edit RAW images. Changing the Image Size ................................... 188 Processing Images with Digital Filters ............ 192 Editing RAW Images ..........................................
Changing the Image Size 188 You can reduce the size of an image by changing the number of recorded pixels and/or quality level or cropping only part of the image. Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize) Changes the recorded pixels and quality level to create an image with a smaller file size. • Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be resized. • Larger numbers of recorded pixels and better quality levels than those of the original image cannot be selected.
4 189 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [JPEG Rec. Pixels] and the four-way controller (45) to select a size. You can select J, P, i or m (640×416). 5 JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality 10M MENU OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select [JPEG Quality] and the four-way controller (45) to select a quality level. You can select C, D or E. 6 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as].
190 Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Cuts out only the desired area of the picture and saves it as a new image. • Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be cropped. • An area larger than the original image cannot be selected. 1 2 3 Select [Cropping] in the [Q Playback 1] menu. 1 2 Slideshow Image Comparison Digital Filter Resize Cropping Protect DPOF MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to crop and press the 4 button.
191 e-dial Four-way controller (2345) M button 5 To set the size of the cropping area. Select from k (3680×2448), a (3456×2320), a (3264×2160), P (3008×2000), g (2464×1632), i (1824×1216) or j (1248×832). To move the cropping area. To change the orientation of the cropped area. Only available with such sizes where the cropped area can be rotated. Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as].
192 Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit captured images using digital filters. Processed image will be saved as a new image. The following filters are available. Filter name Effect Parameter Shading Level: +1/+2/+3 For taking pictures that look as if taken with a toy camera. High Contrast For taking pictures with high contrasts. +1/+2/+3 Soft For taking pictures with a soft focus throughout the image.
193 Filter name Brightness Effect Changes the brightness of images. Parameter ±8 levels Color intensity: Off/+1/+2/ +3 Color: Red/Magenta/Cyan/ Blue/Green/Yellow High Contrast: Off/+1/+2/+3 Custom Customize and save a filter to your own preferences. Soft focus: Off/+1/+2/+3 Outline highlight: -3 to +3 Tone Break: Off/Red/ Green/Blue Shading Level: -3 to +3 Shading Type: 6 types Only JPEG files and RAW files captured with this camera can be edited using the Digital Filters.
194 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a filter and press the 4 button. 100-0001 HDR Toy Camera Select a filter and preview the effects on the screen. You can turn the e-dial to select a different image. 5 OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select the parameter and the four-way controller (45) to adjust the value. 100-0001 100-0001 Red Slim Level OK MENU OK MENU Color Filter 6 OK MENU -8 OFF +8 Slim Filter Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears.
Editing RAW Images 195 You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG files. Only RAW files captured with this camera can be edited. RAW files and JPEG files captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera. Editing a RAW Image 1 Select [RAW Development] in the [Q Playback 2] menu. 1 2 RAW Development Index Playback dsp. methd. Multi-img dsp. stngs. 9 imgs. Delete All MENU 2 3 Exit Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to edit.
196 5 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as]. Save image as a new file Save as Cancel OK MENU 7 OK Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved under a different name. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exit] and press the 4 button. Save images are completed. Continue Developing? Select [Continue] to edit other images.
197 Specifying the Parameters Specifies the parameters for editing RAW images. The following parameters can be changed. Parameter Value Recorded Pixels J (3872×2592)/P (3008×2000)/ i (1824×1216) Quality Level C (Best)/D (Better)/E (Good) Custom Image Bright/Natural/Portrait/Landscape/Vibrant/ Monochrome (p.
198 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as] and press the 4 button. The RAW image is edited and saved as a new image. When the white balance is set to [Manual], press the mc button to display the measuring screen. Only the Spot measuring range is available.
9 Printing from the Camera This chapter describes how to make the printing settings. Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ................. 200 Printing Using PictBridge ..................................
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) 200 You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for printing. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies and to imprint the date. • DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images. • You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images. Printing Single Images 1 9 2 3 Select [DPOF] in the [Q Playback 1] menu.
4 201 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to set DPOF settings. 100-0046 Copies MENU 5 00 Date Date OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of copies. You can set up to 99 copies. 6 Turn the e-dial to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). O: The date will be printed. P : The date will not be printed. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to set other images (up to 999). 7 100-0046 Copies MENU 01 Date Date OK OK Press the 4 button.
202 Settings for All Images 1 Select [All Images] in Step 3 on p.200. The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears. Single Image All Images OK MENU 2 Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not. Refer to Steps 5 and 6 of p.201 for details on how to make the settings. DPOF setting for all images Copies MENU 3 OK 00 Date Date OK OK Press the 4 button.
Printing Using PictBridge 203 This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a computer (direct printing). Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable (I-USB7) to print directly. Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer. Direct printing is performed in the following steps. 1 Set USB Connection on the camera to [PictBridge] (p.
204 Setting USB Connection 1 2 Select [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pop-up menu appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PictBridge]. 1 2 3 Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Output USB Connection Auto Power Off Select battery Reset MENU Cancel ±0 NTSC PC PictBridge AUTO OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is changed. 5 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
205 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 2 Turn off the camera. Open the terminal cover, face the arrow on the provided USB cable toward the S mark on the camera, and connect the USB cable to the USB/Video terminal. UP 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to a PictBridgecompatible printer. The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers. 4 5 Turn the printer on. 9 The PictBridge menu appears.
206 Printing Single Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image] in the PictBridge menu. Select printing mode Single Image All Images DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 OK Press the 4 button. The print single image screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. 100-0046 Print this image Copies MENU 4 9 1 Date Date OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
7 207 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller (5). The [Paper Size] screen appears. Print all images Printing starts Paper Size Paper Type Quality Border Status MENU 8 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. When [_ Setting] is selected, images are printed according to the printer settings.
208 Printing All Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images] in the PictBridge menu. Select printing mode Single Image All Images DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 OK Press the 4 button. The print all images screen appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not. The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images. Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of p.206 for details on how to make the settings.
209 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] in the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. The print with DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each image, whether the date is imprinted or not, and total number of copies. 3 100-0046 Print with DPOF settings Copies Total MENU 1 10 Date OK Print Press the 4 button. The print settings confirmation screen appears.
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10Camera Settings This chapter describes how to change the camera settings. How to Operate the Set-up Menu ...................... 212 Formatting the SD Memory Card ...................... 214 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language .............................................. 215 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display .............................................................................. 220 Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention ...........................
212 How to Operate the Set-up Menu Perform various settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu. For details on how to operate the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p.32). Set-up Menu Setting Items Perform the following settings in the [R Set-up 1-3] menu. Press the 3 button in Capture/Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to display the [R Set-up 1-3] menu. Menu Item Function Page Language/ Changes the language in which menus and p.219 messages appear.
213 Menu R3 Item Function Page Pixel Mapping Maps out and corrects for any defective pixels in the CCD. Dust Alert Detects dust adhering to the CCD. p.244 Dust Removal Cleans the CCD by shaking it. p.243 Sensor Cleaning Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CCD. p.246 Format Formats the SD Memory Card. p.214 [R Set-up 1] menu 1 2 3 English Date Adjust World Time Text Size Guide display Folder Name Beep MENU Exit Std. 3sec Date p.
Formatting the SD Memory Card 214 Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged beyond use. • Formatting will delete all data, either protected or unprotected. Be aware. 1 2 Select [Format] in the [R Set-up 3] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Format] screen appears.
Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language 215 Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is all O (On). There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE-L (AE Lock button operation sound), RAW (RAW button operation sound), Self-timer and Remote Control. 1 2 Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up 1] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Beep] screen appears.
216 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose [12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for time display method. Set in [Date Adjust] in the [R Set-up 1] menu (p.212). Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01 / 01 / 2008 Time 00 : 00 Settings are completed MENU Cancel OK OK 1 Setting the Date and Time (p.
4 217 Press the four-way controller (3). The selection frame moves to X (Destination setting). 5 Press the four-way controller (5). The screen for setting the Destination city appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a destination city. Turn the e-dial to change the region. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears. X Destination London DST Cancel OK OK MENU 7 8 +06:00 15:00 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].
218 List of World Time Cities Region North America Central and South America Europe 10 Camera Settings City Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Mexico City Lima Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Lisbon Madrid London Paris Amsterdam Milan Rome Copenhagen Berlin Prague Stockholm Budapest Warsaw Athens Helsinki Moscow Region Africa/ West Asia East Asia City Dakar Algiers Johannesburg Istanbul Cairo Jerusalem Na
219 Region Oceania City Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from 19 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/ Simplified) and Japanese. Set in [Language/ MENU Cancel ] in the [R Set-up 1] menu (p.212).
220 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display Setting the Text Size You can set the size of the text selected in the menus to [Std.] (normal display) or [Large] (magnified display). Set in [Text Size] in the [R Set-up 1] menu (p.212). 1 2 3 English Date Adjust World Time Text Size Guide display Folder Name Beep MENU Cancel Std. Large Date OK OK Setting the Guide Display Time Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the monitor when the camera is turned on or the Capture mode is changed.
221 Setting the Status Display Sets whether the status screen will always appear on the monitor. The default setting is [On]. Set in [21. Display status] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.78). 21.Display status On Off The status screen is displayed all the time Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the monitor. Adjust settings when the monitor is hard to see. Set in [Brightness Level] in the [R Set-up 2] menu (p.212).
222 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor You can adjust the color of the monitor. 1 2 Select [LCD Color Tuning] in the [R Set-up 2] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [LCD Color Tuning] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the color. LCD Color Tuning You can adjust the value from the 15 levels. G G G1 1 ±0 MENU Cancel A B M 4 5 OK OK G-M Adjusts the tone of the colors between green and magenta.
2 223 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Instant Review] screen appears. Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area 1sec MENU 3 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select a display time, and then press the 4 button. Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area MENU 4 5 6 7 OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Histogram]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
224 Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention Selecting the Folder Name You can select a method for assigning the folder names for storing images. The default setting is [Date]. Date PENTX The two digits of the [month] and [day] on which the picture was taken are assigned as the folder name in the form of [xxx_MMDD]. [xxx] is a sequential number from 100 to 999. [MMDD] (month and day) appears according to the display style set in [Date Adjust] (p.216).
Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings 225 Selecting the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose an appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images. Set in [Video Output] in the [R Set-up 2] menu (p.212). 1 2 3 Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Output USB Connection Auto Power Off Select battery Reset MENU Cancel ±0 NTSC NTSC PC PAL 1min AUTO OK OK 1 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment (p.
226 Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback or USB connection. Setting the Battery Type Sets the type of batteries used in the camera. The default setting is [Autodetect]. 1 2 Select [Select battery] in the [R Set-up 2] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Select battery] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the type of battery. When set to [Auto-detect], the camera will detect automatically the type of battery used.
227 Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp Sets the operation of the power lamp from [Std.], [Weak] or [Off]. The default setting is [Std.]. Set in [20. Power lamp] setting in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.78). 20.Power lamp Std. Weak Off The power lamp is lit when the camera is switched on Even if the power lamp is set to [Off], the lamp lights up while the camera is transferring data to a computer or printer connected using the USB cable.
Using Pixel Mapping 228 Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective pixels in the CCD. 1 2 Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [R Set-up 3] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Pixel Mapping] and press the 4 button. Defective pixels are mapped and corrected, and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera 229 You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following settings can be saved: Flash Mode, Drive Mode, White Balance, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Flash Exp. Comp., Playback Display and File No. The default setting is O (On) for all settings. 1 2 Select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
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11Resetting to Default Settings Resets the camera settings. Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu ... 232 Resetting the Custom Menu ..............................
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Setup Menu 232 Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menus, [Q Playback] menus and [R Set-up] menus can be reset to default settings. Language/ , Date Adjust, World Time city, Text Size, Video Output and [A Custom Setting] menu settings are not reset. 1 2 Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up 2] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Reset Back to initial settings Reset Cancel OK 4 Press the 4 button.
Resetting the Custom Menu 233 Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu to default settings. 1 2 Select [Reset Custom function] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset Custom function] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Reset Custom function Returns the custom function settings to initial settings Reset Cancel OK 4 OK Press the 4 button.
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12Appendix Default Settings .................................................. 236 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ..................................................... 240 Cleaning the CCD ............................................... 243 Optional Accessories ........................................ 248 Error Messages .................................................. 252 Troubleshooting ................................................. 255 Main Specifications .........................
236 Default Settings The table below shows the factory default settings. The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.231). No : The setting is saved even after reset. Direct Keys Reset Setting Page Drive Mode 9 (Single frame shooting) Yes p.106 p.125 p.128 p.130 Flash Mode Depends on Capture mode Yes p.65 F (Auto) Yes p.159 AUTO (ISO 100 - 800) Yes p.
237 Item Display Time Instant Histogram Review Bright/Dark area Memory (Select function) Digital Preview Help button RAW button function Default Setting Reset Setting 1 sec Yes P (Off) Yes P (Off) Yes All O (On) Yes Page p.222 p.229 Help function Yes Histogram P (Off) Yes Bright/Dark area P (Off) Yes Cancel each time O (On) Yes JPEG/RAW/ RAW+ File Format All RAW+ Yes O (On) Yes p.122 35 Yes p.124 Page Shake Reduction Input Focal Length p.
238 Item Playback dsp. methd. Bright/Dark area Quick Zoom Multi-img dsp. stngs. Default Setting Reset Setting Page P (Off) P (Off) Yes 9 imgs. Yes p.170 — — p.183 Delete All Yes p.168 * The filter parameter settings can be saved or reset. [R Set-up] Menu Default Setting Reset Setting Page Language/ According to default setting No p.219 Date Adjust According to default setting No p.
239 Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page Dust Removal — Start-up action P (Off) — Yes p.243 Sensor Cleaning — — p.246 Format — — p.214 Default Setting Reset Setting Page 1/2 EV Steps Yes p.105 1 EV Steps Yes p.87 10 sec Yes p.103 4. AE-L with AF locked Off Yes p.115 5. Link AF Point and AE Off Yes p.103 6. Auto Bracketing order 0-+ Yes p.106 7. Shadow Compensation On Yes – 8. Adjust White Balance Off Yes p.162 Enable AF1 Yes p.105 p.
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 240 Lenses that can be used with this camera Only DA, DA L and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s (Auto) position on the aperture ring can be used with factory default settings. Refer to “Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.241) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s. Yes : Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the s position. No : Functions are unavailable.
Lens names and mount names DA lenses with an ultrasonic motor and FA zoom lenses with power zoom use the KAF2 mount. DA lenses with ultrasonic motor and no AF coupler use the KAF3 mount. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA or DA L lenses without ultrasonic motors and D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. See the lens manual for details. Note that this camera is not equipped with a power zoom function.
242 Restrictions on using lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s Lens Used D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only or with auto diaphragm accessories such as auto extension tube K) Exposure Mode c (Aperture Priority) mode D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with c (Aperture diaphragm accessories Priority) mode such as extension tube K) Restriction The aperture remains open regardless of the aperture ring position. The shutter speed changes in relation to the open aperture but an exposure error may occur.
Cleaning the CCD 243 Shadows may appear in the image on white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD (Dust Removal) The Dust Removal function shakes the CCD to remove dust that has collected. 1 2 Select [Dust Removal] in the [R Set-up 3] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Dust Removal] screen appears. 3 Press the 4 button.
244 Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert) Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the CCD and visually displays the location of the dust. You can save the detected image and display it when performing sensor cleaning (p.246). The following conditions must be met before using the Dust Alert function: • A DA, DA L, FA J lens or a D FA, FA and F lens that has an Aperture s (Auto) position is attached. • The aperture is set to the s position when using a lens with an aperture ring.
245 • The exposure time may be extremely long when using the Dust Alert function. Note that if the direction of the lens is changed before processing is complete, dust will not be detected properly. • Depending on the subject conditions or temperature, dust may not be detected properly. • The Dust Alert image will be deleted after 30 minutes from the time the image is saved. If 30 minutes elapse, save a new Dust Alert image and then perform sensor cleaning.
246 Removing Dust with a Blower Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower. Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. You can use the Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 (optional) when cleaning the CCD. • Do not use a spray type blower. • Do not clean the sensor when the shutter speed is set to h.
4 247 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Mirror Up]. Sensor Cleaning Starts mirror lockup to clean the sensor. Turn the power off to finish Mirror Up Cancel OK 6 OK Press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. If you used Dust Alert to detect dust on the sensor within the last 30 minutes, the Dust Alert image appears on the monitor. Clean the sensor while checking the location of the dust.
248 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power Supply Accessories AC Adapter kit K-AC84 (Set includes AC ADAPTER D-AC76, DC COUPLER D-DC84 and AC plug cord(*).) Lets you power your camera with the outlet when combined with the AC plug cord.
Auto Flash AF200FG The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 20 (ISO 100/m). It features contrastcontrol-sync flash and slow-speed sync flash when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ unit. Auto Macro Flash AF160FC The AF160FC is a flash system especially designed for macro photography to take close, shadowless pictures of small objects.
250 For Viewfinder Magnifier FB This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder 2×. You can see the entire view by simply flipping up the accessory from the eyepiece, as it is a hinge-type magnifier. Magnifier FB Ref-converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90° intervals. The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1× and 2×. Ref-converter A Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter.
251 Camera Case/Strap Camera Case O-CC84 Camera Strap O-ST84 (*) Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 Clean the optical parts such as the CCD and lens of this camera.
252 Error Messages Error Message Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.42, p.73) Data may be saved when you perform the following operations. • Change the file format to JPEG. (p.150) • Change the JPEG Recorded Pixels or JPEG Quality setting. (p.151) No image There are no images for playback on the SD Memory Card.
253 Error Message Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor Description Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. Replace the batteries with new ones or use an AC adaptor kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.40) Not enough battery remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Appears during pixel mapping if the battery level is insufficient. Replace the batteries with new ones or use an AC adaptor kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.
254 Error Message Description Low paper level in the printer Printer is running out of paper. This appears when this signal is received from the printer. After two seconds, the printer resumes printing. Low ink level in the printer Printer is running out of ink. This appears when this signal is received from the printer. After two seconds, the printer resumes printing. No ink in the printer Paper stuck in the printer Data error Turn the power off 12 Printer has run out of ink. Replace ink and print.
Troubleshooting 255 We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Batteries are not installed The camera Batteries are not does not installed properly turn on Remedy Check if batteries are installed. If not, install charged batteries. Check orientation of batteries. Re-insert batteries according to the +symbols. (p.37) The battery power is Replace with charged batteries or use the low AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.
256 Problem Cause AF Mode is set to k The subject is not in focus Remedy Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when AF Mode is set to k (including when the setting is automatically selected in f). The camera will continue focusing on the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. If there is a subject that you want to focus on, set AF Mode to l (Single mode) and use the focus lock. (p.
257 Problem Cause Remedy The USB connection The USB with a printer Set [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] Connection is set to does not menu to [PictBridge]. (p.204) [PC] work properly Shake Reduction does not work The Shake Reduction function is off Turn on the Shake Reduction function. (p.122) The Shake Reduction function is not set properly If a lens for which focal length information cannot be acquired is used, set the [Focal Length] on the [Input Focal Length] menu. (p.
258 Main Specifications TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash Type Effective Pixels Approx. 10.2 megapixels Sensor Total pixels approx. 10.
259 Playback Function Single frame, 4-image display, 9-image display, 16-image display, zoom display (up to 16 times, scrolling possible), image comparison, rotating, calendar display, folder display, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark area, resize, cropping, Index (Thumbnails/Square/Random 1/Random 2/Random 3) Exposure Mode e Program, K Sensitivity priority, b Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, a Manual Picture mode: I Auto Picture, = Portrait, s Landscape, q Macro, \ Moving Object, .
260 Remote Control 12 PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter release button Mirror Quick-return mirror, mirror up function (2 sec.
261 PictBridge Compatible printer: PictBridge-compatible printer Print mode: Single Image, All Images, DPOF AUTOPRINT Dimensions and Weight Approx. 122.5 mm (W) × 91.5 mm (H) × 67.5 mm (D) (excluding protrusions), approx. 525 g (body only), approx. 590 g (including four AA lithium batteries and an SD Memory Card), approx.
262 Glossary AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images on a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible software, the colors look lighter. AE Metering Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure. In this camera, select from [Multi-segment Metering], [Center-weighted Metering] and [Spot Metering].
Color Space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera, [AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression over sRGB. 263 Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units.
264 Dynamic Range (D-Range) Indicated with a value expressing the light level reproducible in an image. This is the same as the term “Exposure latitude” used with silver halide film. Generally, when the dynamic range is wide, too much bright and/or too much dark areas are less likely to occur within the image, and when the dynamic range is narrow, all image tones can be reproduced sharply and accurately.
ND (Neutral Density) Filter A filter available in different saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without affecting the color tone of pictures. 265 Noise Reduction Process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by slow shutter speed or high sensitivity shooting. NTSC/PAL These are video output formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America, and South Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and in China. Quality Level This refers to the image compression ratio.
266 Vignetting The picture edges are blackened when part of the light coming from the subject is blocked by the hood or filter ring, or when the flash is partially blocked by the lens. White Balance While shooting, color temperature is adjusted to match the light source so that the subject appears to have correct color.
Index Symbols [A Custom Setting] Menu .............................. 78, 239 Q (Playback) button ......................... 19, 21, 72 [Q Playback] Menu .... 166, 237 [A Rec. Mode] Menu .... 77, 236 i (Delete) button ............ 21, 73 [R Set-up] Menu ......... 212, 238 g (Help) button ................. 19, 21, 34, 154 K (Flash pop-up) button ............................... 19, 65 mc (EV Compensation) button ............................. 19, 104 I Auto Picture ................. 81 = Portrait ...............
268 Capture Mode ........................ 80 Card access lamp .................. 17 Catch-in focus ...................... 118 CCD cleaning ....................... 243 Center-weighted .................. 103 City names ........................... 218 Cloudy (White Balance) ....... 159 Color (Digital Filter) .............. 192 Color of the monitor ............. 222 Color Space ......................... 164 Color Temperature ............... 160 Continuous Autofocus .......... 115 Continuous mode k ............
K (Flash pop-up) button ............................... 19, 65 Fluorescent Light (White Balance) ................... 159 Focal Length ........................ 124 Focus Indicator .................... 116 Focus Lock .......................... 114 Focus Mode ......................... 109 Focus mode lever .......... 19, 109 Focus point .......................... 113 Focusing .............................. 109 Folder display ...................... 171 Folder Name ........................ 224 Food K ............
270 N Night Scene (Bulb Mode) ..... 100 Night Scene A ...................... 82 Night Scene Portrait . ......... 81 Night Snap l ........................ 82 Ni-MH ..................................... 37 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries ................................. 37 Nine-Image Display ............. 169 Noise Reduction .................... 89 NTSC ................................... 225 O 4 button ....................... 19, 21 Optional Accessories ........... 248 P 12 Appendix e (Program) Mode .....
Shutter Speed ........................ 85 Single mode l ....... 109, 111 Slideshow ............................ 177 Slim (Digital Filter) ............... 192 Slow Shutter Speed NR ......... 89 Slow-Speed-Sync ................ 136 Soft (Digital Filter) ........ 132, 192 Spot Metering ...................... 103 sRGB ................................... 164 Stage Lighting n .................. 82 Star Burst (Digital Filter) ............... 132, 192 Status display ...................... 221 Status screen ........
272 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
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.
274 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
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