PENTAX Corporation SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual Operating Manual 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, (European Headquarters) GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX q Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.58 and p.210.
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 injury. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. ABOUT THE CAMERA Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
2 Caution • Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. • Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If lightning should be present during use of the battery charger, unplug the power cord and discontinue use.
4 • Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, removing the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized. • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera.
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6 Contents FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1 ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE .........................2 Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................
Getting Started 41 Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 42 Using the Battery ......................................................................... 43 Charging the Battery...........................................................................43 Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................44 Battery Level Indicator ........................................................................
8 Playing Back Still Pictures .......................................................... 85 Playing Back Images ..........................................................................85 Rotating Images..................................................................................87 Enlarging Playback Images ................................................................88 Displaying Multiple Images .................................................................89 Displaying a Folder ..............
Setting the Exposure ................................................................. 138 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...............................................138 Setting the Sensitivity .......................................................................140 Selecting the Metering Method .........................................................142 Changing the Exposure Mode ..........................................................144 Setting the Exposure ..................................
10 Appendix 203 Default Settings.......................................................................... 204 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 208 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ............................................... 210 Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 211 Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD................................................211 Removing Dust with a Blower..............................................
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. 1 2 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures.
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use. q Camera Characteristics .........................14 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16 Names and Functions of Working Parts ............17 Display Indicators ................................................22 Using the Menu .....................................................29 Using the Fn Menu ...............................................36 Using the Mode Dial ...............
14 1 q Camera Characteristics Before Using Your Camera • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 10.20 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. • Features Shake Reduction (SR), a CCD shifting shake reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type. • Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors.
15 The captured area (view angle) will differ between the q 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 q CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with q by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with q 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 17 Camera 1 Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Mirror Strap lug Card cover Lens mount index AF coupler Lens unlock button Lens information contacts LCD panel Built-in flash Viewfinder Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Cable switch terminal Card cover unlock lever USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover Card access lamp LCD monitor Tripod socket Battery cover unlock lever Battery grip connector terminal cover Battery cover Before
18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted. 1 Before Using Your Camera 2 1 3 4 8 7 6 5 n m l k j i h g f 9 0 a b c d e 1 Green button Resets exposure settings (p.148) and automatically adjusts the appropriate exposure in a (Hypermanual) mode. (p.158) 2 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.65) 3 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off (p.52) or to preview (p.170). 4 Front e-dial Sets shutter speed and EV compensation values.
19 6 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (k, l) (p.130) and manual focus mode (p.136). 7 | button 8 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.71) 9 Mode dial Changes the Exposure mode. (p.38) 0 Metering mode lever Changes the Metering mode. (p.142) a ] button Sets Exposure bracket shooting. (p.163) b 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.31). Next, press the fourway controller (5) to display [Q Playback] menu (p.31), [R Set-up] menu (p.32) and [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33).
20 Playback Mode Functions of buttons used during playback are noted.
21 1 Green button Press in Enlarged view to increase the magnification. (p.88) 2 Shutter release button 3 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.52) Set to the | position to switch to Capture mode and preview. 4 Front e-dial Use it to display the previous or next image in magnified playback (p.88) or adjust the digital filter (p.95). 5 3 button Press to display the [Q Playback] menu (p.31). Next, press the four-way controller (45) to display [R Set-up] menu (p.
22 Display Indicators LCD Monitor 1 Before Using Your Camera The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of the camera. LCD Monitor At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned. Select Off for [Guide display] in [R Set-up] menu to not show indicators. (p.
23 Capture Mode Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds. Detailed Information 1 1/2000 F2.8 +1.3 - 1.0 4 0 0 mm 19 RAW+ 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Exposure mode (p.38) USER mode (p.167) AE metering (p.142) Flash mode (p.72) Drive mode (p.36) Shutter speed (p.138) Aperture (p.139) EV compensation (p.161) Flash compensation (p.172) Exposure bracket (p.163)/ Multi-exposure (p.166) 11 12 13 14 15 Extended bracket (p.165) Image tone (p.
24 Playback Mode 1 Every time you press the M button during playback, the camera switches screen displays in the following order: Standard display, Histogram display, Detailed information display and No information display (image only). Before Using Your Camera You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. Detailed Information 100-0001 3 4 5 6 1 2 1/2000 +1.5 F2.8 - 0.
25 Histogram Display The q 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”. 2 100-0001 1 3 4 4 3 2 100-0001 23 7 8 6 23 6 9 RGB 5 5 Brightness histogram 1 2 Image file type Image folder number and file number (p.196, p.199) 3 4 5 Protect icon (p.
26 Viewfinder 2 1 3 Before Using Your Camera 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 13 15 12 14 AF frame (p.60) Spot metering frame (p.142) AF point (p.132) Shake Reduction (p.67) Appears during Shake Reduction. Flash status (p.71) Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set or is being charged. Shutter speed (p.150) Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with the front e-dial). Aperture (p.
27 11 12 13 15 • The AF point in use for autofocus is superimposed in red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.132) • When [AF Button Function] is set to [Cancel AF] in the [A Custom Setting] menu, press the = button to display \ in the viewfinder. • When set to a mode other than Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode, press the 4 button to display the ISO sensitivity in 14. 1 Before Using Your Camera 14 EV compensation (p.
28 LCD Panel The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 14 6 5 7 8 9 12 11 1 2 3 4 10 1 2 3 4 5 Shutter speed (p.150) Aperture (p.152) Flash mode (p.71) b : Built-in flash is ready (when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used) > : Red-eye reduction flash on 3 : Auto discharge Q: Slow-speed sync Drive mode (p.
Using the Menu 29 How to Operate the Menu 1 Displaying the Menu screen 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the LCD monitor. Rec. Mode JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu and [A Custom Setting] menu appear in order each time the four-way controller is pressed. (The screen for the [R Set-up] menu is shown on the right.
30 Selecting and Setting a Menu Item Procedure to set the [JPEG Quality] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example. 1 3 Before Using Your Camera Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Turn the front e-dial to navigate the menu a page at a time. Rec. Mode JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU 4 Exit 1/2 Press the four-way controller (5). Quality levels available when recording in JPEG format are displayed.
31 [A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to capturing in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Function Page 1 Exposure mode Sets the Exposure mode. *Appears only when the mode dial is set to A. p.167 JPEG Rec. Pixels Sets the recording size of images for JPEG shooting. p.118 JPEG Quality Sets the image quality for JPEG shooting. p.119 Image Tone Sets the color tone of pictures. p.120 Saturation Sets the color saturation. p.121 Sharpness Makes the image outlines sharp or soft. p.
32 Item Function Page Digital Preview Sets whether to display Bright/Dark area warning and histogram during Digital Preview. p.198 Digital Filter Changes the color tone of captured images, adds softening and slimming effects, or adjusts the brightness. p.95 Slideshow Plays back recorded images one after another. p.187 1 Before Using Your Camera [R Set-up] Menu Setting Items Perform various settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu.
33 [A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items Item Function Page Setting Sets to use the Custom Function Menu. - Program line Set the type of Program line. - EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.162 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. p.140 ISO warning Sets the maximum sensitivity level. ISO warning appears when exceeded. p.141 Meter Operating Time Sets the exposure metering time. p.
34 Item Function Page AF in remote control Sets whether to use Autofocus when shooting with remote control. Shutter releases after AF activates if shutter is released from remote control when [On]. Shutter cannot be released until in focus. AF does not activate at shutter release from remote control when [Off]. - Noise Reduction Sets whether to use Noise Reduction in slow speed shooting. p.159 Color Space Sets the color space to use. p.129 Color temp.
35 Function Page Auto Image Rotation Sets to automatically rotate images when playing back. - Saving rotation info Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting. - Using aperture ring Sets to enable shutter release when lens aperture ring is set at other than s. p.210 Reset Custom Fnction Resets all the settings in the Custom Function menu to the defaults. p.
36 Using the Fn Menu 1 Before Using Your Camera Capture Mode Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appears. Fn AUTO OK OK Exit Press the four-way controller (2345) to set the operation. Four-way controller Item Function Page 2 Drive Mode Selects Continuous shooting, Self-timer or Remote control. p.75, p.77, p.81 3 Flash Mode Adjusts the method of flash discharge. p.72 4 White Balance Adjusts the color balance to match the type of the light source illuminating the subject.
37 Playback Mode Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appears. Fn 1 OK Exit Press the four-way controller (2345) to set the operation. Four-way controller Item 2 Function Page DPOF Settings Sets the DPOF settings. p.106 4 Digital Filter Changes the color tone of captured images, adds softening and slimming effects, or adjusts the brightness. p.95 5 Slideshow Plays back recorded images one after another. p.92 3 RAW Display Converts RAW images to JPEG format. p.
38 Using the Mode Dial 1 Before Using Your Camera Dial indicator You can switch the Exposure mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Item Function Page A (USER) Lets you capture images with settings that you set. p.167 B (Green) Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. p.
39 Item Function Page Automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. p.154 a (Hyper-manual) Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent. p.156 p (Bulb) Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes. p.159 Locks shutter speed at 1/180 seconds.
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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 ..............................................42 Using the Battery ..................................................43 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........48 Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................52 Initial Settings .......................................................53 Attaching the Lens ...............
Attaching the Strap 42 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.
Using the Battery 43 Insert the battery into the camera. Use only a D-LI50 battery. Charging the Battery 2 Battery charger D-BC50 AC plug cord D-CO2 Indicator lamp When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not been used in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge the battery. 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
44 • Do not use the provided battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating. • If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but the indicator lamp is not lit, the battery is faulty. Install a new battery in the battery charger. • The maximum charging time is approximately 180 minutes. Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
2 45 Face the 2 mark on the battery towards the LCD monitor, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) and insert the battery. Insert until the battery locks. To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) with your hand. The battery pops out slightly. Remove it. 2 Getting Started 1 Battery lock lever 3 Close the battery cover (1) and turn the battery cover unlock lever towards CLOSE (2) to lock.
46 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on the LCD panel. { lit : Battery is full. lit : Battery is running low. lit : Battery is almost empty. blink : The camera turns off after displaying a message.
47 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) 1 2 2 Getting Started We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC. 1 2 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 48 Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product). • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is lit. • Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been formatted and used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the SD Memory Card” (p.188) for details on formatting.
49 Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card 2 Getting Started • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by Write-protect prohibiting recording of new data, deletion switch of existing data or formatting of the card. • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot.
50 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level When File Format is JPEG 2 Getting Started Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (JPEG data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more Es are clearer when printed. The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card) decreases less with larger file sizes.
51 When File Format is RAW With q, 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. On a 512 MB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 29 images in PEF format or DNG format. 1 Setting the File Format (p.
Turning the Camera On and Off 52 1 2 Move the main switch to [ON] position. Getting Started The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera. • Always turn the camera off when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. 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 53 The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [Language/ ] screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on. You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
54 4 Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time). 5 2 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 4 button. Getting Started The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.
55 When an Incorrect Language is Set If You Have Not Yet Proceeded to the Screen to Set Date and Time If you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ ] screen, you can perform the following operations to show the [Initial Setting] screen in that language if you have not yet proceeded to the screen to set the date and time. Turn the camera off and turn it on again. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button.
56 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Adjust Getting Started Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01 / 01 / 2006 Time 00 : 00 MENU 2 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01 / 01 / 2006 Time 00 : 00 Cancel OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5).
7 57 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01 / 01 / 2006 Time 00 : 00 MENU Cancel OK OK 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time. 9 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures.
Attaching the Lens 58 2 Getting Started All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions are restricted when lenses are not set to Aperture s (Auto). Also see “Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]” (p.210). Other lenses and accessories will not be available with factory default settings. To allow shutter release with lenses or accessories not listed above, set [Using aperture ring] in custom function settings. (p.
4 59 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. 2 Getting Started To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button (3) and turn the lens counterclockwise. 3 • The body mount cover (1) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped. Body Mount Cap K is sold separately and has a lock function. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 60 Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can adjust the diopter from –2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1. 2 Getting Started 1 Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a white wall or other bright and consistent surface. Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right. Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused.
3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Green mode (automatic exposure according to the Normal program line) to ensure successful capturing. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation ...................................62 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ................................................................67 Using a Zoom Lens .........
62 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.
63 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings The q features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes suited for your intentions. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. 1 Set the mode dial to B. 2 Set the focus mode lever to l. The Focus mode changes to l (Autofocus/Single) mode. In l, the lens automatically operates when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. When the image is focused, the shutter can be released. (p.
64 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. 1 Using a Zoom Lens (p.70) 4 3 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway. Basic Operations The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus. The flash does not pop up automatically. If the flash is necessary, flash status E blinks. Press the K button (p.
6 65 Review the captured image on the LCD monitor. 3 Delete Operating the shutter release button The shutter release button has two positions. Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully (first position) (second position) Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes the picture. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.
66 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below). These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function 67 You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function by simply turning on the Shake Reduction switch. Shake Reduction Blurred picture Picture taken with the Shake Reduction function • The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused by movement of the subject. To take pictures of a moving subject, increase the shutter speed.
68 Turning On the Shake Reduction Function 1 Turn on the Shake Reduction switch. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, k appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on. 3 Basic Operations • Be sure to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using the camera with a tripod. • The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off in the following situations. When using self-timer, 2 sec. self-timer, remote control shooting, 3 sec.
69 Setting the Shake Reduction Function The [Shake Reduction] setting menu appears when the camera is turned on with the Shake Reduction switch on and a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length (p.67) is mounted. Use the [Shake Reduction] setting menu to set [Focal Length]. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) to set [Focal Length]. Select from the following 34 focal length values. (The default setting is 35.
Using a Zoom Lens 70 Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture. 1 3 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. Basic Operations Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle. • The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle. The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.
Using the Built-in Flash 71 If you wish to discharge the flash in a dark or backlit location, press the K button to pop up the flash. Select a flash mode to suit your purpose from the Flash options screen in the Fn menu. You can adjust the flash output with the rear e-dial in any Exposure mode other than Green mode. The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.
72 Selecting Flash Mode 1 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. Fn AUTO OK OK 3 2 Exit Basic Operations Press the four-way controller (3). The Flash options screen appears. Flash Mode Flash On 0.0 OK OK • When the mode dial is set to B, C and D can be selected, when set to b, L, a or p, E, F and I can be selected, and when set to M, E and F can be selected. For any other mode, E, F, G, H and I can be selected.
73 Using Built-in Flash 1 Press the K button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, E appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.23, p.26, p.28) 3 Basic Operations 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
74 Using Red-eye Reduction Flash 3 Basic Operations “Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it. • Brighten the surroundings when shooting. • Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use.
Other Shooting Modes 75 Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. 3 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears.
76 2 Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears. 3 Basic Operations Drive Mode Single frame shooting OK 3 OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select j. Drive Mode Continuous shooting OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen. 5 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates.
77 Set [Rcd img no. (cont.)] in [Recordable Image No.] of the [A Custom Setting] menu. The number of continuously recordable images (buffer space) appears when shutter is pressed halfway. (p.34) 7 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop. Continuous shooting settings are retained when the power is turned off.
78 2 Press the { button. 3 Basic Operations The Fn menu appears. Fn AUTO OK OK 3 Exit Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears.
4 79 Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z. Drive Mode Self-Timer (12 secs) OK 5 Press the 4 button. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 7 Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears when the subject is in focus. 3 Basic Operations The camera returns to the Fn menu screen.
80 3 8 Press the shutter release button fully. Basic Operations For g, the front and back self-timer lamps start blinking slowly and blink rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. For Z, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. • The beep can be turned off (p.189).
81 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) The shutter can be released with the optional remote control unit. You can select from h (remote control) and i (3 sec. delayed release) for remote control shooting. 2 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. Mount the camera onto a tripod.
82 3 Press the four-way controller (2). The Drive Mode options screen appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select h or i. Basic Operations The self-timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status. Drive Mode Remote Control Unit OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates.
8 83 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front or back of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control. 5m • Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.162) (ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (Hyper-manual) (p.156)).
84 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is used. 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. 3 Basic Operations 1 2 Mount the camera onto a tripod.
Playing Back Still Pictures 85 Playing Back Images You can play back captured still pictures with the camera. Use the included “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3” software to play back using a PC. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual” for details. 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 LCD monitor.
86 2 Press the four-way controller (45). 4 : The previous image appears. 5 : The next image appears. Using the Histogram Basic Operations A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The q features two histogram displays.
Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness. 87 Understanding Color Balance Distribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in the RGB histogram. The right side of the graphs look similar for images that have White Balance adjusted well. If only one color is lopsided to the left, that color is too intense.
88 3 Press the 4 button. Image rotation information is saved. You cannot rotate the image if [Auto Image Rotation] in the [A Custom Setting] menu is set to Off. 3 Basic Operations Enlarging Playback Images Images can be magnified up to 20 times in playback mode. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 100-0046 1/2000 F5.
2 89 Turn the rear e-dial to the right (toward y). 100-0046 Image enlarges at each calibration (1.2 times* to 20 times). × ×2 2 Operations available during Enlarged view Front e-dial Moves area to enlarge Enlarges image (up to 20 times) Reduces image (up to 1.
90 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 The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1/2000 F5.6 3 Basic Operations 2 Turn the rear e-dial to the left (toward f). The multi-image display screen appears. Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an image.
91 Selecting the Number of Images to Display 1 In the multi-image display screen, press the { button. The multi-image options screen appears. OK MENU Use the four-way controller (425) to select the number of images to display at once. 4 4 images 2 9 images 5 16 images The camera returns to the multi-image display screen. Displaying a Folder You can display the contents of folders in the multi-image display screen.
92 Slideshow You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to be displayed first. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the { button. 100-0046 1/2000 F5.6 Fn The Fn menu appears.
3 93 Press the four-way controller (5). Start Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins. Operations available during a slideshow Pause Shows previous image Shows next image Stop Operations available when paused 4 button Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Four-way controller (3) 4 Resumes playback (Restart) Shows previous image Shows next image Stop Stop the slideshow. Slideshow ends when one of the following is performed during playback or when paused.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 94 By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 1 Selecting the Video Output Format (p.195) 3 Basic Operations 1 2 3 Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the AV device. Turn the AV device and camera on.
Processing Images with Filters 95 Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved under a different name. • RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter. • Additionally, set digital filters from the [Q Playback] menu. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn menu appears.
96 2 Press the four-way controller (4). B&W The screen for selecting the filter appears. OK MENU 3 Basic Operations 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a filter. Select a filter and preview the effects on the image. 5 Adjust with the front e-dial and rear e-dial.
97 Filter name Function Front e-dial Rear e-dial — BW/R/G/B Sepia Adds a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color. Selects from three levels of density. — Density (3 levels) Color Red/Green/ Density of Adds a color filter to the image. Blue/Yellow/ each color Selects from 18 filters (6 colors × Magenta/ (3 levels) 3 tones). Cyan Soft Creates a soft image by lightly fading the entire image. Selects from three levels.
98 Editing RAW Images You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG files. 1 Press the { button in Playback mode. Fn The Fn menu appears. OK 3 Basic Operations OK 2 Exit Press the four-way controller (3). Develop this image MENU 3 OK OK OK OK Press the 4 button. The parameters recorded in the image file appear. Proceed to Step 7 if you do not want to change the current parameters. Fn Change MENU 4 Press the { button.
5 99 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the parameter you want to change. The following parameters can be changed. Recorded Pixels J (3872×2592), P (3008×2000), i (1824×1216) Quality Level C (Best), D (Better), E (Good) White Balance F (Auto), G (Daylight), H (Shade), ^ (Cloudy), JN (Daylight white fluorescent lights), JW (White light fluorescent lights), JD (Daylight colors fluorescent lights), I (Tungsten Light), E (Flash), K (Manual), Color Temperature (three types*) –2.0~+2.
Deleting Images 100 Deleting a Single Image You can delete one image at a time. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to delete. 100-0046 1/2000 F5.6 2 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. 100-0046 Select the file format to delete for images saved in RAW+ format.
4 101 Press the 4 button. The image is deleted. Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. Press the Q button. 2 Press the i button twice. Basic Operations 1 3 The Delete All screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All]. Delete all images on memory card? Delete All Cancel MENU 4 Press the 4 button. All images are deleted.
102 Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display) You can delete multiple images from the multi-image display at once. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. • Only files in the same folder can be selected at once. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button. 100-0046 The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 1/2000 F5.6 2 Turn the rear e-dial to the left (toward f).
3 103 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. 5 MENU Delete Basic Operations Image is selected and O appears. Press the { button to select all images (the selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images). 3 OK Press the i button. The Delete confirmation screen appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Select&Delete].
104 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted. 1 3 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. Basic Operations The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 2 100-0046 1/2000 F5.6 Press the Z button. The Protect screen appears.
105 Protecting All Images 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the Z button twice. The Protect all images screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button. Basic Operations 3 Protect all images All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected. Protect Unprotect MENU OK OK Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) 106 You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for a printing service. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date. DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images. 3 Basic Operations Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image. Copies Selects the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
4 107 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). 100-0046 O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted. All images OK 3 OK Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status.
108 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 100-0046 The DPOF screen appears. Copies Date Fn 3 3 All images OK OK Press the { button. Basic Operations The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears. DPOF setting for all images Copies Date MENU 4 00 00 OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing Single Images” (p.107) for details of how to make the settings.
Printing Using PictBridge 109 This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing). Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly. Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer. Direct printing is performed in the following steps.
110 Setting [Transfer Mode] 1 Press the 3 button. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 3 Basic Operations 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the [R Set-up] menu. Set-up USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time English MENU 3 4 Exit Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Transfer Mode]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pop-up menu appears.
5 111 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PictBridge]. Set-up Guide display Brightness Level Vi d e o O u t Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name 3 sec 0 NTSC PC PictBridge PC-F Cancel OK MENU 6 OK Press the 4 button. 7 Press the 3 button. Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 2 Turn the camera off. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera. The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers.
112 3 4 Turn the printer on. After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on. Select printing mode The PictBridge menu appears. Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK 3 Basic Operations PictBridge menu is not displayed if [Transfer Mode] is set to [PC] or [PC-F]. Printing Single Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu. Select printing mode Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 OK Press the 4 button. The Print One screen appears.
4 113 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 5 Use the { button to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). O : The date will be printed. P : The date will not be printed. The print settings confirmation screen appears. Proceed to Step 12 to print the images by default. To change the print settings, go to Step 7. 7 3 Press the 4 button. Press the { button. The screen for changing print settings appears.
114 10 11 Press the 4 button. Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status]. The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set. When [Std.] is selected for these print settings, images are printed according to the printer settings. [Paper Type] with more Es supports higher quality paper. [Quality] with more Es indicates higher print quality. 3 Basic Operations 12 Press the 4 button twice. The image is printed according to the settings.
3 115 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 “Printing Single Images” (p.113) for details on how to make the settings. Print all images Copies Total MENU 1 28 Date Fn OK Date Print 3 Press the 4 button. The print settings confirmation screen appears. Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.113 and 114) for details on how to change the settings.
116 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each image, whether the date is imprinted or not, and total number of copies. Print settings are set with the Print Service. (p.106) 3 Basic Operations 3 Print w/DPOF settings Copies Total MENU 1 10 Date OK Print Press the 4 button.
4 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your q experience. Setting the File Format .......................................118 Focusing .............................................................130 Setting the Exposure .........................................138 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting .................................................169 Using the Built-in Flash .....................................172 Settings During Playback ..................
118 Setting the File Format 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 3872×2592.
119 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. The default setting is C (Best). C Best D Better E Good Images will be clearer but file size will be larger. Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller. You can set the JPEG quality level in [JPEG Quality] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.
120 Setting the Image Tone Set the basic color tone of pictures. The default setting is G (Natural). G Natural F Bright Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching. Images are finished brightly, with high contrast and sharpness. Set in [Image Tone] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.29) Rec. Mode 4 Function Reference JPEG Rec.
121 Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast Select from five levels of Saturation, Sharpness and Contrast. The default setting is [0 (Standard)] for all. Saturation Sets the color saturation. Sharpness Makes the image outlines sharp or soft. Contrast Sets the image contrast. Set [Saturation], [Sharpness] and [Contrast] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.29) JPEG Rec.
122 Setting the File Format You can set the format of image files. The default setting is JPEG. 4 JPEG Captures images in JPEG format. You can change the number of recorded pixels from [JPEG Rec. Pixels] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu, and the image quality level from [JPEG Quality] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. The file size varies according to the settings. RAW RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing.
123 Setting the White Balance White balance is a 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). F Auto Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to 8000K) G Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight.
124 3 Press the four-way controller (23) and set. Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set White Balance. Fine-tuning White Balance is easier with Digital Preview. 4 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance. • Refer to p.125 for manual adjustment method. • Preview is Digital Preview, regardless of the [Preview Method] setting in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
4 125 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the White Balance screen. 5 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance. Set [Fine tune when AWB] in [A Custom Setting] to [Enabled] when fine-tuning in AWB. Adjusting the White Balance Manually 1 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (4). The White Balance screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (3) to select K (Manual).
126 5 6 Under the light to adjust the white balance, fully display a white sheet of paper in the viewfinder or select a white area as the subject. Press the shutter release button fully. Slide the focus mode lever to \ when the shutter cannot be released. The screen to select the measuring range is displayed. OK 4 7 OK Function Reference Use the rear e-dial to select the entire screen or spot area for the measuring range. Proceed to Step 9 if the entire screen is selected.
127 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature Use figures to set the color temperature. 1 Press the Fn button. The Fn menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (4). The White Balance screen appears. 3 White Balance Color Temperature 5000K 5000K 5000K 5000K 4 5 Check OK OK Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select the Color Temperature to change. You can save three settings. Settings are saved to the location selected here.
128 7 Adjust the Color Temperature with the front and rear e-dial. Color Temperature steps differ depending on the e-dial. Kelvin 1 Step (100K) 10 Steps (1000K) Front e-dial Rear e-dial Mired* 1 Step (20M) 5 Steps (100M) * The default setting for Color Temperature step units is Kelvin. You can change the step units to Mired in [Color temp. steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. However, figures are converted to Kelvin and displayed. You can also use the steps for “Fine-Tuning the White Balance” (p.
129 Setting the Color Space You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [sRGB]. 1 sRGB 2 AdobeRGB Sets to sRGB color space. Sets to AdobeRGB color space. Set in [Color Space] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34) C Color Space sRGB AdobeRGB 4 File names differ depending on the color space setting as shown below. For sRGB : IMGPxxxx.JPG For AdobeRGB : _IGPxxxx.JPG [xxxx] is the file number and numbering continues from the last stored file number.
Focusing 130 You can focus with the following methods. = Autofocus The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. \ Manual focus Manually adjust the focus.
2 131 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused (if it is blinking, the subject is not in focus). 1 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on (p.66) 4 • The camera can be focused by pressing the = button as well as by pressing the shutter release button halfway. • In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while ] is lit. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first.
132 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The factory default setting is S (Auto). The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area) 4 The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered. S Auto j Select Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points in the AF area. U Center Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder. Set with the AF point switching dial. (p.18).
133 Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder 1 2 Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired AF point. The AF point lights red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area) and you can check where you set the AF point. 4 Function Reference 3 Select j (Select) with the AF point switching dial.
134 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock) If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use focus lock and recompose the picture. 1 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder. Use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focusing area.
135 4 Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is lit. • Turning the zoom ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus. • The beep can be turned off. (p.189) Set [AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33) to lock the exposure value while focus is locked. Exposure is not locked by default during focus lock. 1 Off Exposure is not locked when focus is locked.
136 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus. Using the Focus Indicator You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ]. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 4 Function Reference 2 Look through the viewfinder, press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring.
137 • Use the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus (p.66) and the focus indicator will not stay lit. • The beep can be turned off. (p.189) Using the Viewfinder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 4 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the focusing screen.
138 Setting the Exposure Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects. Effect of Shutter Speed 4 Function Reference The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD.
139 Effect of Aperture Adjust the amount of light hitting the CCD by changing the aperture. Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of 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.
140 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 1600. The default setting is [AUTO]. Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.36) AUTO Sensitivity AUTO 100-400 4 100 200 400 800 1600 OK OK Function Reference • [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu is not available when the exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority).
141 ISO Warning ISO warning appears in the viewfinder when a sensitivity value of your choice is reached or exceeded. Set a sensitivity that is not regularly used to avoid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised. ISO warning is not displayed by default. 1 Off ISO warning is not displayed. 2 ISO 400 ISO warning is displayed when ISO 400 is set or exceeded. 3 ISO 800 ISO warning is displayed when ISO 800 is set or exceeded. 4 ISO 1600 ISO warning is displayed when ISO 1600 is set.
142 Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. L (Multi-segment metering), M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) mode can be selected. The factory default setting is L (Multi-segment metering). L 4 Multi-segment Segments the screen in 16 parts, meters each portion metering and determines the appropriate exposure.
143 Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segmented Metering In [Link AF Point and AE] (p.33) of the [A Custom Setting] menu, you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multisegment 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.
144 Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features the following nine exposure modes. Use the mode dial (p.38) to change the exposure mode. Description EV Compensation Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. No No No p.146 Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking e pictures.
145 Description EV Compensation a (Hypermanual) Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent. No Yes Yes p.156 p (Bulb) Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes. No No Yes p.159 M (Flash X-sync speed) Locks the shutter speed at 1/180 sec. Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed. No No Yes p.
146 Using the B (Green) Mode Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture value to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. 1 4 Function Reference 2 Set the mode dial to B. Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, EV compensation, Auto bracket, Multi-exposure, and Flash compensation cannot be set in B (Green) mode.
147 Using the e (Hyper-program) Mode Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Use the front e-dial and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure (Hyper-program). 1 Set the mode dial to e. 4 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
148 Hyper-program To change the shutter speed You can switch to Shutter Priority automatic exposure by turning the front e-dial in e (Hyper-program) mode. • You can only set the shutter speed to a value that is in relation to aperture. • If the brightness changes and the aperture value is outside the relative range, the aperture will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • Press the Green button to return to Hyper-program automatic exposure.
2 149 Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the sensitivity. The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the sensitivity will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, lower the sensitivity. If it is too dark, raise the sensitivity. When the sensitivity value indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure.
150 Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter speed and capture images emphasizing subject movement. Aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138) 1 Set the mode dial to b. 4 Function Reference 2 Turn the front e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.
151 • Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV Compensation value. (p.161) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.140) • Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
152 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. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138) 1 Set the mode dial to c.
153 • Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV Compensation value. (p.161) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.140) • Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
154 Using the L (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture. Automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. 1 Set the mode dial to TAv. 4 Function Reference 2 3 Turn the front e-dial and adjust the shutter speed. Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the aperture value.
155 • Turn the front e-dial while pressing the m button to change the EV Compensation value. (p.161) • Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162) • Settings other than [AUTO] are not available in [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. • Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
156 Using a (Hyper-manual) Mode This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138) 1 Set the mode dial to a. 2 Press the Green button. 4 Function Reference Automatically switches shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure.
157 • When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to a (Hypermanual) mode, the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in “Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO” (p.140). • The viewfinder indicator blinks when the difference from appropriate exposure is over ±3.0. • Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.
158 Combining with L Press the L button (p.162) to record the exposure value in Hyper-manual. If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed, the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while exposure is retained. Example) If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and aperture is F5.6 and is recorded with the L button, and the shutter speed is changed to 1/30 sec with the front e-dial, the aperture automatically changes to F11.
159 Using the p (Bulb) Mode This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed. 1 Set the mode dial to p. 4 Function Reference • Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value. • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.
160 Using the M (Flash X-Sync Speed) Mode The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds. Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 4 Function Reference • Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value. • Press the Green button to retain the shutter speed at 1/180 sec and automatically adjust the aperture.
161 Setting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture. Select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162) You can adjust the EV Compensation from –3 to +3 (EV) in increments of 1/2 EV or –2 to +2 (EV) in increments of 1/3 EV. 1 Set the compensation with the front e-dial while the m button is pressed. 4 Function Reference 2 Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder. m is displayed during compensation.
162 Changing the Exposure Steps Set Exposure Steps in [EV Steps] in [A Custom Setting] to increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. C EV Steps 1/2 EV Steps 1/3 EV Steps Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV 4 Recording the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) Function Reference AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained. 1 Press the L button.
163 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket) Shooting in Exposure Bracket Mode You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the second frame is underexposed (negative compensation) and the third is overexposed (positive compensation) (when the number of frames is set to [3]).
164 2 Set the step interval. Turn the rear e-dial while pressing the ] button. The available bracketing amounts in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.33) are as follows. Bracketng amount (Step interval) 3 4 1/2 EV ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0 1/3 EV ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0 Press the shutter release button halfway. Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. Function Reference 4 Press the shutter release button fully.
165 Shooting in Extended Bracket Mode You can save pictures with three different white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast levels. Unlike exposure bracketing, three pictures are saved with each shot. You can set the saving order with [Auto Bracketng order] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Auto Bracketng order 1 0 ´ – ´ +, – ´ 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ – Select [Extended Bracket] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu and press the four-way controller (5). 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
166 7 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to the Capture mode. 8 Shoot. Three frames are saved. • You can use extended bracketing in combination with exposure bracketing (p.163). • Extended Bracket and Multi-exposure cannot be used together. The mode set afterwards is set. • Extended bracket is disabled when File Format is set to RAW or RAW+. • If Extended Bracket is set when File Format is RAW or RAW+, File Format changes to JPEG.
6 167 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Capture mode. 7 Shoot. The created picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed. Press the i button during Instant Review to discard pictures created to that point and create again from the first picture. The picture is saved when the set number of shots has been taken.
168 Changing the Settings in A Mode You can also perform settings when the mode dial is set to A. To change the Exposure Mode, press the 3 button in Capture mode and perform settings in [Exposure Mode] in the [A USER] menu. USER Exposure Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU 4 Cancel P Sv Tv Av OK OK Function Reference Settings performed in A mode are not saved unless they are registered in [USER] in the [R Set-up] menu.
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 169 You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are 2 preview methods. Optical Preview For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder. Digital Preview For checking the composition, exposure and focus in the LCD monitor.
170 Displaying the Preview Display the Optical Preview or Digital Preview. Displaying the Optical Preview 1 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway. 4 Function Reference 2 Turn the main switch to | while looking through the viewfinder. You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while the main switch is on |.
171 Displaying the Digital Preview 1 Focus on the subject, then compose the picture in the viewfinder and move the main switch to |. The icon (|) appears in the LCD monitor during preview and you can check the composition, exposure and focus. Press the shutter release button halfway to end Digital Preview and start focusing. The image displayed in Digital Preview is not saved. 4 Function Reference • You can display the Bright/Dark area warning or histogram in Digital Preview.
172 Using the Built-in Flash Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV. Step interval 4 Flash Compensation 1/2 EV –2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0 1/3 EV –2.0, –1.7, –1.3, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0 * Set interval of steps in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162) Function Reference Turn the rear e-dial to set [Flash Mode] in the Fn menu (p.36).
173 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged. Set [On] for [Release when Chrging] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.34). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default. C Release when Chrging Off On Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging 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.
174 Using Slow-Speed-Sync You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully. • Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves. • Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.
175 Using Trailing Curtain Sync Trailing curtain sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed, Trailing curtain sync and Slow-speed sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged. For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing curtain sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car when the shutter is released.
176 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient. Built-in flash guide number Sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 4 Built-in flash guide number 11 15.
177 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F lenses with the q without the hood, built-in flash compatibility is shown below. Yes : Available # : Available depending on other factors No : Unavailable due to vignetting Following are evaluated without a hood. Lens Name Compatibility No F Fish-eye 17-28 mm F3.5-4.5 # DA12-24 mm F4ED AL No DA16-45 mm F4ED AL # FA J18-35 mm F4-5.6AL Yes DA18-55 mm F3.5-5.
178 Lens Name 4 Compatibility FA J75-300 mm F4.5-5.8AL FA80-200 mm F2.8ED (IF) Yes FA80-320 mm F4.5-5.6 Yes FA80-200 mm F4.7-5.6 Yes FA100-300 mm F4.7-5.8 FA250-600 mm F5.6ED (IF) Yes DA14 mm F2.8ED (IF) No FA20 mm F2.8 Yes DA21 mm F3.2AL Limited FA24 mm F2AL (IF) Yes FA28 mm F2.8AL Yes FA31 mm F1.8AL Limited Yes Yes No Yes Function Reference FA35 mm F2AL Yes DA40 mm F2.8 Limited Yes FA43 mm F1.9 Limited Yes FA50 mm F1.4 Yes FA50 mm F1.7 Yes DA70 mm F2.
179 Using an External Flash (Optional) Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. See the chart below for details.
180 About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to [DIGITAL], but the difference in angle of view between standard 35 mm format and the q is automatically calculated based on the focal length of the lens used (when using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses).
181 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless. Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on the Camera 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ). 2 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to b or a. 3 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
182 4 Using in Wireless Mode 1 Place the external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) at the desired location. 2 Set the power switch of the above external flash to [WIRELESS]. 3 Set the wireless mode of the above external flash to [S] (Slave). 4 Turn on the camera, and then turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to B, e, K, b, c, L or a. 5 Set the power switch of the external flash on the camera to [WIRELESS]. 6 Set the wireless mode of the external flash on the camera to a (Master) or A (Control).
183 Red-Eye Reduction As with the built-in flash, red-eye reduction is available with an external flash. This may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions for usage conditions. See the chart on p.179. • The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used. (p.74) • If red-eye reduction is used when the external flash is set as the slave unit or with the wireless function, the preflash for red-eye reduction will trigger the external flash.
184 Discharging Multiple Flashes You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or you can use an external flash 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 units as shown in the illustration below.
185 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) 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. • Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur.
Settings During Playback 186 Changing Playback Display Method The camera switches display information when you press the M button in the Playback screen. 4 Standard Captured image and indicators are displayed. Histogram Images and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed. Detailed Info Shooting information appears with a small image in the upper left. No info. Display Only captured images are displayed. Function Reference • Refer to p.24 for various display information details.
187 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. (p.92) Set image display interval to [3 sec], [5 sec], [10 sec] or [30 sec]. The default setting is [3 sec]. Set whether or not to play back repeatedly. The default setting is [Off]. 1 Select [Slideshow] in the [Q Playback] menu. Playback MENU 2 3 Exit 4 3 sec OK Start OK Press the four-way controller (5).
Camera Settings 188 Formatting the SD Memory Card Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. • Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may be damaged beyond use. • Formatting will delete protected data. Be aware. 4 Function Reference 1 2 3 Select [Format] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.32).
189 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 Lock, | button, Selftimer and Remote Control. 1 Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up] menu. Set-up USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time English 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Exit 1/3 Beep In-focus AE-L RAW Self-timer Remote Control MENU 3 Select an item and use the four-way controller (45) to select On or Off.
190 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] menu. (p.32) 1 Setting the Date and Time (p.
191 Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.53) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when traveling overseas. 1 2 Select [World Time] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32) Press the four-way controller (5). World Time 4 The World Time screen appears. MENU 3 4 00:25 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
192 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears. 8 9 4 Destination London DST MENU Cancel OK OK +05:00 05:25 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Function Reference Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time (DST). 10 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved.
193 List of World Time Cities Region North America Europe Africa/ West Asia Region Africa/ West Asia East Asia Oceania City Jerusalem Nairobi Jeddah Tehran Dubai Karachi Kabul Male Delhi Colombo Kathmandu Dacca Yangon Bangkok Kuala Lumpur Vientiane Singapore Phnom Penh Ho chi Minh Jakarta Hong Kong Beijing Shanghai Manila Taipei Seoul Tokyo Guam Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago 4 Function Reference Central and South America City Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco L
194 Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language/ ] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32) You can choose from twelve languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified) and Japanese. 1 Setting the Display Language (p.
195 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Adjust settings when the LCD monitor is hard to see. Set in [Brightness Level] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32) Set-up Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name MENU Cancel 3 sec 0 1 min Std. OK OK When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images.
196 Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 min]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.
197 Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview You can perform the settings related to Instant Review and Digital Preview. Setting the Instant Review You can set the Instant Review display time and whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning. The default settings are [1 sec] for the display time and [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning. Select [Instant Review] in the [Q Playback] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
198 7 8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 3 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture. Setting the Digital Preview You can set whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning during Digital Preview. The default setting is [Off] for the histogram and Bright/Dark area warning. 4 Function Reference 1 Select [Digital Preview] in the [Q Playback] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).
3 199 Press the four-way controller (5). Select battery Use the four-way controller (23) to select from [Auto], [Body First] and [Grip First]. Auto Body First Grip First MENU 4 Press the 4 button. 5 Press the 3 button twice. Cancel OK OK 4 The camera is ready to take a picture. Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off.
200 3 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 3 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture. 4 Function Reference • When [File No.] is set to O (On), the file number of the last image taken is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new SD Memory Card is inserted. • When [File No.
Resetting to Default Settings 201 Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [R Set-up] menu can be reset to default settings. However, Date Adjust, Language, Video Out and World Time are not reset. 1 3 4 Use the four-way controller (5) to display the [Reset] screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset]. Reset Back to initial settings Reset Cancel OK 4 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take or play back images.
202 Resetting the Custom Function Menu Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu to default settings. Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [R Set-up] menu are not reset. 1 2 4 3 Select [Reset] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (5) to display the Reset Custom Function screen. Function Reference Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
5 Appendix Default Settings ..................................................204 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .....................................................208 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ........................210 Cleaning the CCD ...............................................211 Optional Accessories .........................................214 Error Messages ..................................................217 Troubleshooting ...........................................
204 Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. Table notations are as follows. 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.201). No : The setting is saved even after reset. [A Rec. Mode] Menu Item Exposure Mode* JPEG Rec.
205 Item Instant Review Digital Preview Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area Histogram Bright/Dark area Digital Filter* Slideshow Interval Default Setting 1 sec Reset Setting Yes P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) Yes Yes B&W 3 sec Yes Yes Yes Yes Page p.197 p.198 p.95 p.187 Repeat Playback Off Yes * The slimness setting for the slim filter, the softness setting for the soft filter, the brightness setting for the brightness filter, and the color setting for the color filter can be saved/reset.
206 Item Dust Removal Dust Removal Start-up action Sensor Cleaning Reset Default Setting P (Off) - Reset Setting - Page p.211 Yes - p.211 - p.201 * Return to the default settings only when Mode dial is set to A (USER) and is reset. [A Custom Setting] Menu P (Off) Reset Setting Yes Normal 1/2 EV Steps Yes Yes p.162 1 EV Steps Off Yes Yes p.140 p.141 Meter Operating Time AE-L with AF locked 10 sec Off Yes Yes p.143 p.135 Link AF Point and AE Auto Bracketng order Off 0-+ Yes Yes p.
207 Release when Chrging Off Reset Setting Yes Preview Method Recordable Image No. Optical Preview Recordable image no. Yes Yes p.169 p.34 Initial zoom display Auto Image Rotation 1.2 times On Yes Yes p.34 - Saving rotation info Using aperture ring On Prohibited Yes Yes p.210 - - p.202 Default Setting Reset Setting Page 9 (Single frame shooting) Yes p.75, p.77, p.81 Flash Mode White Balance E (Flash On)*1 F (Auto) Yes Yes p.71 p.123 Sensitivity DPOF settings AUTO - Yes No p.
208 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations Lenses that can be used with this camera Only DA and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s position on the aperture ring can be used with this camera. Refer to “Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]” (p.210) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s. Lens [Mount type] Function Autofocus (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.
Lens names and mount names FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses) and DA, D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. Of the FA zoom lenses, power zoom enabled lenses use the KAF2 mount. Lenses without power zoom use the KAF mount. See the lens manual for details.
210 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] Aperture Ring Use When [Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in [A Custom Setting] menu (p.35), the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without a s position is attached. However, the features will be restricted as shown in the table below. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at B, e, K, b or L when the aperture is set to a value other than s.
Cleaning the CCD 211 Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD The Dust Removal function shakes the CCD to remove dust that has collected. 1 Select [Dust Removal] in the [R Set-up] menu and press the four-way controller (5). Dust Removal Dust Removal Start-up action 2 OK Start Press the 4 button.
212 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 CCD when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode.
5 213 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Mirror Up]. Sensor Cleaning Mirror Up to Clean CCD Turn the power OFF to end Mirror Up Cancel OK 6 OK Press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. 7 Clean the CCD. 8 9 Turn the camera off. Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position. 5 Appendix Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD. Do not wipe the CCD with a cloth.
214 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a service center for details regarding accessories. Battery Grip D-BG2 The Battery Grip has features such as a shutter release button, front edial, rear e-dial, and L button to accommodate shooting vertically. 5 Appendix AC Adapter D-AC50 Lets you power your camera with the outlet when combined with the AC plug cord. Cable Switch CS-205 This is a remote shutter release cord. The cord length is 0.
215 Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are P-TTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of 54 and 36 (ISO 100/m), respectively. Their features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, Auto flash, high-speed sync flash, wireless flash, Slow-speed sync and trailing curtain sync flash. 5 Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension Cord F5P Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera.
216 Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter. Install it on the viewfinder. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction lens adapter M of –5 to +3 m-1 (per meter). Interchangeable Focusing Screen LF-80: AF Frame Matte (standard) LL-80: AF Divided Matte LI-80: AF Scale Matte Camera Case Camera Case O-CC55 5 Appendix Others The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera.
Error Messages 217 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.48, p.100) You may be able to save new images by converting to JPEG format or changing the JPEG record pixels or JPEG quality setting. (p.118, p.119) No image There are no images for playback on the SD Memory Card. You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera.
218 Error Message Battery depleted 5 Description The batteries are exhausted. Install new batteries in the camera. (p.43) Appendix Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor Appears during CCD cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. Replace the battery with a new one or use an AC adaptor D-AC50 (optional). (p.47) Image folder cannot be created The maximum folder number (999) and file number (9999) are being used, and no more images can be saved.
Troubleshooting 219 We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Camera does not turn on The shutter does not release Cause Remedy Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries. Battery power is low Replace with a charged battery set or use the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional). (p.47) The lens aperture ring setting is other than the s position Set the lens aperture ring to the s position (p.
220 Problem AE lock function does not operate Cause AE lock is not available Use AE lock with any setting other than B when set to B (Green), (Green), p (Bulb) or M (Flash X-sync speed) p (Bulb) or M (Flash Xmode. sync speed) mode Flash does not Capture mode is set to discharge B (Green) mode.
Main Specifications 221 Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with builtin retractable P-TTL flash Effective Pixels 10.20 megapixels Sensor Total pixels 10.75 megapixels, interline/interlace scan CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels J (RAW/JPEG: 3872×2592 pixels), P (3008×2000 pixels), i (1824×1216 pixels) Sensitivity Auto, Manual (ISO 100 to 1600 (EV steps can be set to 1 EV, 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV)) File Format RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif2.
222 5 Exposure Mode A, Green, e Hyper-program, K Sensitivity priority, b Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, L Shutter & Aperture priority , a Hyper-manual, p Bulb, M Flash X-sync speed Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000 to 30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/4000 to 30 sec. [1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step] (3) Bulb, Electromagnetic release, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position.
223 Multi-exposure Select number of shots between 2 and 9 (Auto EV Adjust can be set according to the number of shots) Exposure Meter/ Metering Range TTL multi (16)-segment metering, Metering range from EV 0 to EV 21 at ISO 100, with 50 mm f/1.
224 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. 225 Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units.
226 EV Compensation Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and aperture value. Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Focus point Position in the viewfinder that determines focus. In this camera, select from [Auto], [Select] and [Center]. 5 Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image.
Quality Level This refers to the image compression ratio. The lower the compression, the more detailed the image. The image becomes rougher as the compression rate rises. 227 | data Unedited image data output from the CCD. RAW data is data before being internally processed by the camera. Camera settings at the time of capture, such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation, Tone, Color Space, Sensitivity and Sharpness can be set for each frame after shooting.
Index 228 Symbols 5 Appendix [A Custom Setting] Menu ..............................33, 206 i(Delete) button ............21, 100 m (EV Compensation) button .............................19, 161 ] (Exposure Bracket) button .............................19, 163 K (Flash pop-up) button ...............................19, 71 B Green mode ....................146 Q (Playback) button .........................19, 21, 85 [Q Playback] Menu ......31, 204 | Preview ....................170, 171 Z(Protect) button .......
[A Custom Setting] Menu ..............................33, 206 F E G D Error Message ......................217 EV Compensation ................161 m (EV Compensation) button .............................19, 161 Exposure ..............................138 Exposure Bracket .................163 ] (Exposure Bracket) button .............................19, 163 Exposure metering timer ......164 Exposure Mode ....................144 Exposure Warning ................151, 153, 157 Extended Bracket ...............
230 ISO Sensitivity ......................140 ISO warning .........................141 J JPEG Quality ..................50, 119 JPEG Rec. Pixels ...........50, 118 L Language ...............................53 LCD Monitor ...........................22 LCD panel ..............................28 Lens ...............................58, 208 Lens unlock button ...........18, 59 Lock Exposure .....................135 M 5 Appendix a (Hyper-manual) Mode ......156 Main switch ................
Recorded Pixels .............50, 118 Red-eye reduction ..........74, 183 Remaining image storage capacity ..................................46 Remote Control ......................81 Reset ............................201, 202 Rotate .....................................87 S 231 L (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode .................................... 154 Trailing Curtain Sync ....................... 71, 175, 183 Transfer Mode ...................... 110 Tungsten Light (White Balance) ...................
232 5 WARRANTY POLICY Appendix 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.
234 5 Appendix For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
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PENTAX Corporation SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual Operating Manual 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, (European Headquarters) GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P.
