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Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 0 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Q body mount cover (Installed on camera) Strap O-ST131 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68 Battery charger D-BC68P AC plug cord USB cable I-USB7 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW133 Operating Manual (this manual) Lenses that can be used with the PENTAX Q7 Lenses that can be used with the camera are Q-mount lenses.
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Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual 1 Introducing the PENTAX Q7 ............... p.7 Gives you an overview of the PENTAX Q7. Read this and get to know your Q7! F Names and Functions of the Working Parts .......................................................... p.7 Taking Pictures ........................................ p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 4 Playback Functions ................................ p.50 F Playback Mode Palette Items .................. p.50 F Changing the Playback Method ............... p.51 F Connecting the Camera to a Computer ... p.55 F Editing and Processing Images ............... p.56 Appendix..................................................... p.69 Provides various resources. F Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ............. p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Contents How to Use This Manual .......................... 2 Contents Introducing the PENTAX Q7 ..................... 7 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...........7 Buttons and Dials ........................................................... 8 Monitor Display .............................................................. 9 How to Change Function Settings ........................13 Using the Direct Keys ....................................
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Adjusting the Color and Brightness of Images ......43 White Balance .............................................................. 43 Adjusting Brightness .................................................... 45 Controlling the Image Finishing Touch .................46 Playback Functions ................................. 50 Playback Mode Palette Items ...............................50 Changing the Playback Method ............................
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 1 Introduction Regarding copyrights Images taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
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Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 8 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Buttons and Dials 1 1 3 Introduction 2 4 5 8 3 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.28) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode. 4 Quick dial You can save your preferred shooting settings and then retrieve them easily later on. (p.48) 5 Lens unlock button Press to detach a lens. (p.21) 9 0 7 Flash pop-up switch Slide to pop up the built-in flash. (p.35) a 8 Power switch Press to turn the camera on and off.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 0 Green/Delete button (M/L ) Resets the values being adjusted. Also, you can assign a function to this button. (p.62) Press to delete images during playback. (p.28) b Four-way controller (ABCD) Displays the Sensitivity/White Balance/Flash Mode/ Drive Mode setup menu. (p.13) When the control panel or a menu is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change the item to set. Press B during playback to display the playback mode palette. (p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM tMemo Standby Mode 1 Introduction 16 17 12 13 14 15 F2.8 1600 ±0EV 999 99999 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Control Panel 18 +1.7 EV 1/ 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 • The displayed items vary depending on the current camera setup. • In [Live View] of the A3 menu, you can change the style of the display in standby mode. (p.16) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Capture mode (p.29) Flash Mode (p.34) Drive Mode (p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 20 21 22 23 24 Recording Sound Level Destination (p.64) Current date and time Memory card Number of recordable still pictures/movie recordable time Playback Mode The captured image and shooting information are displayed in single image display of the playback mode. Press G to select the type of information displayed in single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 24 25 26 27 Detailed Information Display Still pictures 1 100-0001 Introduction 55.0mm 1/ 2000 F2.8 +1.5 1600 +1.0 G1A1 05/05/2013 10:30 AM 7 8 9 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 12 13 16 17 18 14 19 22 23 24 25 6 30 11 10 31 15 20 21 26 27 28 32 1/ 125 F8.0 Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display 10'10" 55.0mm 125 05/05/2013 10:30 AM 3 5 2 1 6 8 33 10 0.0 G1A1 1 2 3 31 Custom Image setting (p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM How to Change Function Settings The camera functions and their settings can be selected and changed by using the following ways. Press ABCD in standby mode. Control panel Press G in standby mode. (indicated with the v mark in this manual) Menus Press F. Using the Direct Keys You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in standby mode. Use ABCD to select an item. Aspect Ratio WXYZ A Sensitivity p.33 B White Balance p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 14 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Using the Menus 1 F Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus. 1 2 3 Introduction Custom Image Digital Filter HDR Capture Image Capture Settings AF/MF Settings AE Metering MENU Exit Menu numbers Press F to exit the menu screen.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 15 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Menu List 1 Menu Item Function *1 Sets the image finishing touch such as color and contrast before shooting an image. Custom Image Digital Filter *1 HDR Capture *1 Image Capture Settings A1 Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. Enables capturing images with high dynamic range. Aspect Ratio *1 Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. File Format *1 Sets the file format of images.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 16 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Menu 1 Item Off - Distortion Correction *1 Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. On - *1 Introduction Auto Auto High-ISO NR Shake Reduction *1 Activates the Shake Reduction function. Input Focal Length Sets the focal length when using a lens for which focal length information cannot be obtained. Instant Review A3 Green Button Memory On 0.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Movie Menu Menu Item Exposure Setting Default Setting Page Auto p.33 Digital Filter *1 Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter p.47 Movie Capture Settings *1 Sets the number of recorded pixels and framerate of the movie. u/30 fps p.43 Recording Sound Level *1 Movie SR *1 *1 Function Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. Sets the volume level for recording.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 18 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Set-up Menus 1 Menu Introduction D1 Item Changes the display language. Date Adjustment Default Setting Page English p.25 Sets the date and time or display format. 01/01/2013 p.26 World Time Switches the displayed date and time to that of your hometown or a specified city. Hometown p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 19 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Menu D3 Function Default Setting Page On - 1 min. p.25 Power Saving Enables saving battery power by setting the display to dim automatically if no operations are made within 5 seconds. Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no operations are made for a certain period of time.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 20 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Menu 1 Introduction E2 E3 20 Item Default Setting Page 7. AWB in Tungsten Light Sets the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to g (Auto White Balance). Function Subtle Correction - 8. AF Release Options Sets the action priority for when the shutter release button is fully pressed in v mode. Focus-priority p.36 9. AF with Remote Control Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote control unit.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 21 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the body mount cover (1) and lens mount cover (2). After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward. 3 Align the lens mount index (red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. 2 Getting Started • When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 22 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Using the Battery and Charger Use the battery D-LI68 and battery charger D-BC68P exclusively developed for this camera. 2 Charging the Battery Getting Started 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Indicator lamp Battery charger uCaution • Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than D-LI68. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 23 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM • The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of the camera for long periods of time. If this happens, set the current date and time. 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of 1. in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature. • Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, or taking a lot of pictures.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 24 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 3 Close the battery cover. Pull out the connection cable from the connection cable cover section. 2 Getting Started 4 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. Inserting a Memory Card This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. An SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card) can also be used. (In this manual, they are referred to as memory cards.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 25 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 4 Close the card cover, and Initial Settings slide it in the direction of 4. Turn the camera on and make the initial settings 4 3 Turning the Camera On 1 Press the power switch. Getting Started uCaution • Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp is lit. • If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera will turn off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 26 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 3 Use CD to select a city. 2 Use V to change the region. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.82) for cities that can be selected as a hometown. 4 Press B, and then press D. Hometown The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to [mm/dd/yy]. New York DST Cancel OK OK MENU Set the day, year and time in the same manner.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 27 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 4 Press A to select [Format] and press E. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. Basic Shooting Operation Format All data will be deleted Take pictures in R mode in which the camera automatically selects the optimal capture mode. Format Cancel OK OK • Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card may be damaged.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 28 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide Display). Reviewing Images Auto Picture Review the captured image on the monitor. OK 2 1 Press B. Getting Started 4 View the subject on the monitor. 5 When using a zoom lens, The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed (single image display). turn the zoom ring to the right or left to adjust the composition of the image.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 29 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Scene Modes Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode 1 Set the mode dial to S. Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting conditions. The following capture modes are available on this camera. Application R (Auto Picture modes) The camera automatically selects the optimal capture mode from a (Standard), b (Portrait), c (Landscape), d (Macro), f (Night Scene Portrait), g (Sunset), h (Blue Sky) or i (Forest). p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 30 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Quick Macro For quick capture of tiny objects at close focus range. m Food For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make food look appetizing. o Pet For capturing moving pets. p Kids For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. q Surf & Snow For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 31 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 2 Use V to adjust the value. Exposure Modes x: Available Mode *1 *2 # *1 x # *1 × x 3 In L mode, press J (1), x x 3 and use V (2) to change the aperture value.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 32 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 3 Shooting tMemo uCaution • Exposure Bracketing shooting enables you to take pictures while automatically changing exposure. (p.41) • A proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is set to the fixed value. • In L mode, the difference from the proper exposure is displayed in the EV bar scale while the shutter speed or aperture value is adjusted.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 33 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM uCaution • When recording a movie with sound, the camera operation sounds are also recorded. • When recording a movie using any image processing function, such as Digital Filter, some frames may be omitted from the recorded movie file. • If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high during recording, the recording may be terminated. tMemo Playing Back Movies 100-0001 Stops playback. V Adjusts the volume (6 levels).
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 34 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM tMemo • Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity in [2. Sensitivity Steps] of the E1 menu (default setting: 1 EV Step). • Captured images may show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set. You can reduce image noise by using [High-ISO NR] of the A2 menu. Auto 3 Shooting Low/High Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated levels throughout ISO range.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 35 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM tMemo 3 Press B, and use V to • The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the capture mode. Auto Flash Discharge compensate the flash output. Press M to reset the value. Capture Mode +0.7 MENU Cancel OK OK 4 Press E. The camera returns to standby mode. switch. A, J G, J I A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J A, B, C, D, G, J L C, D, G, J *1 uCaution 3 Fixed to J for some S modes.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 36 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Setting the Autofocus Method Focusing v/A1 You can choose from the following autofocus methods. Focus Method 3 v/A1 Shooting Face Detection Detects and tracks faces of people. The main face detection frame for AF and AE is displayed in yellow. Tracking Tracks the subject in focus. The shutter can be released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 37 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Selecting the Desired Focusing Area You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area (AF area). 1 Set [Autofocus Method] to g or h. 2 Press F. 3 3 While viewing the monitor, 3 Press E. 4 Select the AF area. Shooting turn the focus ring. The shutter is released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus. OK OK Available operations ABCD Changes the position of the AF area.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 38 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 4 Turn the focus ring. Setting the Drive Mode The image on the monitor is magnified. You can choose from the following drive modes. L Single Frame Shooting Normal capture mode M Continuous Shooting (Hi) Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is kept pressed. You can capture up to approx. 5 frames at once. Not available when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+].
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 39 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM W Self-timer+ Multi-exposure Enables Multi-exposure shooting with the selftimer. X Remote Control+ Enables Multi-exposure shooting with remote Multi-exposure control. Y Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. Y Interval Movie Record Takes still pictures at a set interval from a set time and saves it as a single movie file. Available only in C mode. uCaution Continuous Shooting 1 Press D in standby mode.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 40 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Self-timer Shooting Remote Control Shooting 1 Press D in standby mode. 1 Press D in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. 2 Use CD to select O 2 Use CD to select Q and Self-timer (12 sec.) and press B. Remote Control press B. 3 Shooting MENU Cancel OK OK 3 Use CD to select O or P and press E. The camera returns to standby mode. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway → fully.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 41 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Exposure Bracketing Multi-exposure 1 Press D in standby mode. 1 Press D in standby mode. 2 Use CD to select T and press B. 3 Use CD to select T or U and press B. 4 Set the bracket value. 2 Use CD to select V and press B. 3 Use CD to select V, W or X, and press B. 4 Use CD to select the The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. Multi-exposure number of shots. The bracket value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 42 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Interval Shooting Interval Movie Record 1 Press D in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. 2 Use CD to select Y and press B. 3 Use ABCD to set the 3 In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] to take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI). 1 Set the mode dial to C and press D. Interval Shooting The Drive Mode screen appears. shooting conditions.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 43 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 5 Shoot. Movies When [Start Interval] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. Instant Review is displayed, and then the monitor turns off. After the set number of pictures are taken, the camera returns to normal movie recording mode. Setting a File Format Set the file format for movies in the control panel or [Movie Capture Settings] of the C1 menu.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 44 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM White Balance Color Temperature Approx. 4,000 to 8,000K g Auto h Daylight i Shade j Cloudy 3 Approx. 5,200K Approx. 8,000K Shooting Approx. 6,500K Approx. 5,000K Approx. 4,200K Approx. 3,000K l Tungsten m Flash n Color Temperature Enhancement Approx. 2,850K o The camera returns to standby mode. tMemo • You can set the white balance for when the flash discharges in [6. WB When Using Flash] of the E1 menu. Approx.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 45 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM • During HDR Capture, multiple images are combined together to create a single image, so it will take time to save the composite image. Adjusting Brightness tMemo Highlight Correction/ Shadow Correction v/A2 Highlight Correction Auto MENU Cancel Shadow Correction Auto OK OK MENU Cancel 3 Shooting Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed/underexposed areas.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 46 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Controlling the Image Finishing Touch 3 When you want to take images with a slightly different style, you can set the desired picture style before you start shooting. The following functions are available. Try out the various settings, and find the shooting method that best suits your style. Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Radiant Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 47 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image The outcome of Cross Processing for Custom Image and Smart Effect varies each time a picture is taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image, so you can load and use the same settings again. The playback mode palette appears. 1 Select [Digital Filter] from v or A1 menu and press E.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 48 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 5 Press E. 2 Press D, and use AB to 6 Press E. 7 Press F. MENU The camera returns to standby mode. 3 uCaution Shooting • This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in combination with some other functions. (p.70) • Depending on the filter used, it may take longer to save images. position 1-4 of the quick dial. Cancel OK OK Smart Effect 1. Brilliant Color MENU • Images can be processed with digital filters in playback mode. (p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 49 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 7 Press F twice. The camera returns to standby mode. tMemo • The shooting settings of your favorite images can be saved in [USER1 - 3] of [Smart Effect]. You can quickly shoot images with your favorite settings by using the quick dial. (p.63) Loading Settings for Taking Pictures 1 Save [Smart Effect] for [Quick Dial]. 2 In standby mode, turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 4. 3 Press B to change the parameters.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 50 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Item Playback Mode Palette Items Playback functions can be specified in the playback mode palette as well as the B1 menu (p.17). Press B in single image display of the playback mode to display the playback mode palette. 4 Item p.44 a Save Cross Processing Saves the settings used for an image captured in Cross Processing mode of Custom Image or Smart Effect as your “Favorite” settings. p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 51 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Deleting Selected Images Changing the Playback Method 1 Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”. 2 Select the images to delete. Displaying Multiple Images You can display 4, 9, 30 or 56 thumbnail images at the same time. (Default setting: 9 Thumbnail Display) 1 Turn V to the left in MENU playback mode. Available operations 100 _ 0505 INFO Available operations ABCD Moves the selection frame.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 52 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Displaying Images by Folder Displaying Images by Shooting Date 1 Turn V to the left in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”. The folder display screen appears. 123 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 ABCD Moves the selection frame. L Deletes the selected folder. 1 Select G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”. The display style selection screen appears.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 53 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) 1 Select Z in the playback mode palette. Slideshow starts. Available operations E Pauses/resumes playback. C Displays the previous image. D Displays the next image. B Stops playback. tMemo • You can change the [Display Duration], [Screen Effect], [Repeat Playback] and [Auto Movie Playback] settings for slideshow in [Slideshow] of the B1 menu.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 54 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Connecting the Camera to an AV Device You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input terminal or HDMI input terminal and play back images. Have a cable according to the terminal of the device to which you connect. Terminal of AV Device 4 Cable Used Video terminal AV cable I-AVC7 (optional) HDMI terminal HDMI cable with an HDMI terminal (Type D) (commercially available) Playback 1 Turn the AV device and camera off.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 55 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable I-USB7. 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Turn the camera off. 3 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect uCaution • The camera cannot be operated while it is connected to a computer. To operate the camera, terminate the USB connection on the computer, then turn off the camera and remove the USB cable. tMemo • Refer to p.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 56 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Editing and Processing Images Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a new image. Changing the Image Size uCaution 4 • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized or cropped. • Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size with this camera cannot be processed.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 57 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Removing the Red-eye Effect You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. 1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select U in the playback mode palette. [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears when red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. 3 Select [Save as] and press E.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 58 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM tMemo • Up to 20 filters, including a digital filter used during shooting (p.47), can be applied to the same image. Retrieves the filter effects of a selected image and applies the same filter effects to other images. 1 Display a filter-processed image in single image display. Playback 2 Select T in the playback mode palette. 3 Select [Recreating filter effects] and press E. 7 Select [Save as] and press E.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 59 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 4 Select the background color from white, black, wood grain, cork, or water in [Backgrnd.]. 5 Select a type of image selection in [Selection]. q Auto Picks images automatically from all of the images saved. r Select image(s) Lets you select images that you want to include in the index image. If r is selected, [Select image(s)] appears and leads you to the image selection screen. Picks images automatically from the folder selected.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 60 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 5 Use CD to move the selection frame and press E. RAW Development 00 ' 05" 10 ' 00" The segment(s) to delete Select segments for deletion are specified. MENU OK (Multiple segments can be deleted at once.) Press E again to cancel the selection. 4 6 Press F. The screen of Step 3 reappears. Playback 7 Press E. The save confirmation screen appears. 8 Select [Save as] and press E.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 61 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM uCaution 4 Select the parameter setting method and press E. • Only RAW images captured with this camera can be developed. Develop images as shot Develop images with modified settings tMemo OK OK MENU Develop images Allows you to change Image Capture as shot Settings only. 5 Use AB to select the parameter to change, and use CD to change the value. For Image Capture Settings, press D and use AB to select an item.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 62 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Setting the One Push File Format Camera Settings 1 Select [One Push File Format] in [Green Button] of A3 menu. Setting the M/V Functions A3 The functions assigned to M and V can be changed with [Green Button] of the A3 menu. T 5 Settings 62 Green Button Green Button Preview One Push File Format AE Lock Enable AF MENU Setting Cancel The recording format returns to the original file format after a picture is taken.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 63 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 2 Select [E-dial in Program] and change the setting. Green Button Green Button Action in M/TAv Mode E-dial in Program G LINE P SHIFT P Tv P Av OFF Shifts combination of the aperture and shutter speed to obtain proper exposure MENU Cancel OK OK G SHIFT Automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain a proper exposure (Program Shift). (Default setting) GXI Adjusts the shutter speed (Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure).
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 64 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 4 Press E. Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City The save confirmation screen appears. 5 Select a USER mode 100-0001 Saves this image's settings as Smart Effect number and press E. The selected image along with the settings used in that image are saved in USER1 to 3. Save as USER1 Save as USER2 Save as USER3 MENU Cancel OK OK Using the Saved Settings 5 You can load and use the saved settings when taking pictures.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 65 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM tMemo • Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.82) for cities that can be selected as a hometown or destination. • Select [F Hometown] in Step 3 to change the city and DST settings for the hometown. • G appears in the control panel and guide display if [Time Setting] is set to G. Also, the video output setting changes to the video output format for that city.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 66 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Selecting the Folder/File Number Settings D2 Folder uCaution When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in the new folder. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters. You can change the folder name in [Folder Name] of the D2 menu.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 67 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Transferring Images via Wireless LAN D2 You can transfer images to your computer via wireless LAN by using a memory card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card). Select the camera action when Eye-Fi Eye-Fi Communication using an Eye-Fi card in [Eye-Fi Communication Info Communication] of [Eye-Fi] Automatically transfers in the D2 menu.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 68 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Available operations ABCD Moves the selection frame. V Shows the single image display. E Confirms/cancels the image selection. 6 Press G. 3 Select the number of copies and date setting. You can specify the desired DPOF settings for multiple images. Copies The confirmation screen appears. 7 Select [Transfer] and press E. The single image display reappears after an operation message is displayed.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 69 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Restrictions on Each Capture Mode #: Restricted S Capture Mode R bf Function Sensitivity cg js t dh im q e k r U V l n o p × AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AJ × AJ *2 AJ *2 × AJ *2 AJ *2 *2 AJ *2 × AJ × × × MN*3 MN*3 *2 × Continuous Shooting MN*3 Self-timer Shooting × × × 0 sec./ 3 sec.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 70 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM S Capture Mode R Function bf cg js t dh im q e k r l n o p u v White Balance g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 Custom Image × × × × × × × × × × × × U V C × × × Digital Filter Smart Effect HDR Capture Save RAW Data 6 Appendix 70 *1 *2 *3 *4 Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed. Limited to; available settings are limited. Fixed to; M for JPEG, N for RAW/RAW Specific settings are used.
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Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 72 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM *1 *2 *3 *4 Functions Available with Various Lenses A group 01 STANDARD PRIME 02 STANDARD ZOOM 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM B group 04 TOY WIDE 05 TOY TELEPHOTO 07 MOUNT SHIELD C group 03 FISH-EYE D group ADAPTER Q FOR K MOUNT LENS x: Available Function Lens Type A group #: Restricted B group C group D group x x × × × × × × × Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash may be limited.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 73 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM 4 Press E. About Filters Vignetting will occur at the wide-angle setting if a PL100 filter is used with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens. Using a K-Mount Lens A K-mount lens can be attached to this camera with the use of the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. When a K-mount lens is used, the focal length must be set manually for some functions such as Shake Reduction, since the focal length cannot be obtained automatically. 1 Turn the camera off.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 74 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Functions when Using an External Flash Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode. x: Available Flash Camera Function 6 ×: Not available AF540FGZ AF200FG AF360FGZ AF160FC Appendix x x x Auto Flash Discharge x x x Automatically switching to the flash sync speed x x x Aperture value is automatically set in G mode and I mode.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 75 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Problem Troubleshooting tMemo • In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. If the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. Problem The camera does not turn on. Cause Remedy Battery is not installed properly. Check the orientation of battery. The battery power Charge the battery. is low.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 76 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Problem Dust or dirt particles appear in images. 6 Appendix 76 Cause Remedy Activate [Dust Removal] from the D4 menu. The Dust Removal function can be activated every time the camera is turned on and off. The CMOS sensor Use a brush-less blower to is dirty or dusty. remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CMOS sensor. Do not wipe the CMOS sensor with a cloth.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 77 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Error Messages Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware Unable to update firmware. There is a problem with the firmware update file Description Appears during Pixel Mapping or when trying to update the firmware if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery. Unable to update the firmware. The update file is damaged.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 78 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Main Specifications Quality Level Color Space Model Description Type Lens-interchangeable SL digital camera Lens Mount PENTAX bayonet Q-mount Compatible Lens Q-mount lenses Image Sensor Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color filter Size: 1/1.7-inch Effective Pixels Approx. 12.4 megapixels Type Total Pixels Approx. 12.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 79 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Exposure Control Type TTL image sensor metering Metering modes: Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, and Spot metering Metering Range EV 1 to 17 (ISO 100, F1.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 80 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Smart Effect Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Water Color, Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1-3 Electronic Level Displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal and vertical directions) Movies 6 Appendix Recording Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 81 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Dimensions and Weight Dimensions Approx. 102.0 mm (W) × 58.0 mm (H) × 33.5 mm (D) (excluding the operation parts and protrusion) Weight Approx. 200 g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), Approx.
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Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 83 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software With the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE”, you can develop RAW files on a computer. Install the software from the provided CD-ROM (S-SW133). We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer or to use the software.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 84 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Index Symbols 6 Appendix A menu .......................... C menu.......................... B menu ......................... D menu........................... E menu ........................... b Portrait ........................ c Landscape .................. d Macro .......................... e Moving Object ............ f Night Scene Portrait... g Sunset....................... h Blue Sky..................... i Forest ........................
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 85 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Displaying multiple images............................. Distortion Correction........ DPOF .............................. D-Range Settings ............ Drive Mode ...................... DST ................................. DST (daylight saving time) ...... Dust Removal.................. Dynamic range ................ 51 16 68 45 38 26 64 76 45 E F Face Detection (Autofocus Method) ......... 36 File Format ...................... 43 File No. ......
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 86 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Movie Edit........................ Movie menu..................... Movie mode..................... Movie SR......................... Moving Object e ............ MSC ................................ Multi-exposure................. Multi-image display.......... Multiple AF Points (Autofocus Method) ......... Multi-segment metering... Museum v ..................... Muted (Custom Image)....
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 87 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM T K mode......................... 31 Terminal cover................... 7 Thumbnail display ..... 28, 51 Tone Expansion (Digital Filter) ............. 47, 57 Tone Expansion (Smart Effect) .................. 48 Toy Camera (Digital Filter) ............. 47, 57 Tracking (Autofocus Method) ......... 36 Tripod socket ..................... 7 I mode ......................... 31 U V Vibrant (Custom Image)... Vibrant Color Enhance (Smart Effect) ...........
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 88 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM For Using Your Camera Safely We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 89 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product to breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 90 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera 6 Appendix 90 • Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high. • Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. • The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 91 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM • Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards previously used with other cameras. • Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 92 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM WARRANTY POLICY All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 93 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM • This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from our distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact our distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 94 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.
Q-7_OPM_eng.book Page 95 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:56 PM Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. 2. In other countries outside the EU These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
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