Pentax 15624 - Manuals

4 • The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire. • When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. In...

6 • Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. • Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a w...

7 For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4 Contents............................................................................................... 7 Compositio...

8 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 62 Using the Built-in Flash.................................................................. 66 Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 66 Using the Built-in Flash .....

9 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional) .............................. 119 Taking Pictures Continuously ...................................................... 121 Continuous Shooting........................................................................ 121 Interval Shooting .................

10 Playback Functions and Image Editing 173 How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions ......................... 174 Playback Mode Palette Items .......................................................... 174 Playback Menu Items.........................................................................

11 Changing the Naming System of the Folder .................................... 221 Creating New Folders ...................................................................... 221 Setting the Photographer Information .............................................. 222 Setting the DPOF Settings ........

13 This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. Composition of the Operating Manual 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains the provided accessories and the names and functions of the working parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be s...

14 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. In this manual, the arrow keys of the four-way controller are referred to in the following way. 1 Indicates reference page numbers explaining a related operation. Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operat...

1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of the working parts before use. Checking the Contents of the Package ..................16Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...........17How to Change Function Settings ..........................36 e_kb524_84per...

16 B efore Using Your Camera 1 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with the camera. Check that all accessories are included. Hot shoe cover F K (installed on camera) Eyecup F R (installed on camera) Body mount cover (installed on camera) Strap O-ST53 Rechargea...

17 B efore Using Your Camera 1 Names and Functions of the Working Parts * In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Hot shoe cover F K and the Eyecup F R removed. If the terminal covers are not closed correctly, the dust-proof and water- resistant qualities of the camera will not be e...

18 B efore Using Your Camera 1 Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in capture mode. Capture Mode The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts have multiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting. 1 m (EV Compensa...

20 B efore Using Your Camera 1 Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in playback mode. g Four-way controller ( 2345 ) Displays the Sensitivity/White Balance/Flash Mode/Drive Mode setup menu. (p.74)When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed, use this to move th...

22 B efore Using Your Camera 1 Various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. When using the viewfinder, check the status screen displayed on the...

B efore Using Your Camera 1 23 Status screen The settings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayed. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) * Indicator 3 appears only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera and is operating. (p.263) ...

24 B efore Using Your Camera 1 Live View Live View is displayed when the U / i button is pressed. You can capture images while checking the composition on the monitor. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) * Indicator 11 appears only when the optiona...

26 B efore Using Your Camera 1 Control panel Press the M button in standby mode to display the control panel and change settings. (p.37) Still picture capture mode 1 Function name 14 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.141)/ Movie Recorded Pixels (p.129) 2 Setting 3 Custom Image (p.155)/ H mode (p.82) 15 JPEG Q...

B efore Using Your Camera 1 27 Shooting Info Display If you press the M button while the control panel is displayed, you can select the type of information displayed in standby mode for when shooting with the viewfinder. Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select a display type and press the 4 b...

28 B efore Using Your Camera 1 The captured image and shooting information are displayed in the single image display of playback mode. 1 Playing Back Images (p.70) Press the M button to call up the playback information display selection screen. Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the type...

B efore Using Your Camera 1 29 Detailed Information Display Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to switch between pages. (All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.) Page 1 1 Rotation information (p.183) 7 Folder number-File number 2 Captured image 8 Drive M...

B efore Using Your Camera 1 31 Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB Histogram Display. * Indicator 4 appears only when the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and the image can also be saved in RAW form...

32 B efore Using Your Camera 1 When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (underexposed portions with no detail) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (overexposed portions with no detail). You can set whether to display the bright/dark area warning...

B efore Using Your Camera 1 33 When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information appears in the viewfinder. Viewfinder 1 AF frame 2 Spot metering frame (p.95) 3 AF point (p.102)The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is presse...

B efore Using Your Camera 1 35 Electronic Level Display When the camera is not level, a bar scale indicating the horizontal camera angle is displayed in the EV bar scale, if [Electronic Level] of the [ A Rec. Mode 3] menu is activated. This is not active by default. (p.210) When level (at 0°) When t...

36 B efore Using Your Camera 1 How to Change Function Settings Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, control panel or menus. This section explains the basic ways to change function settings. In standby mode, you can set Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode and Drive Mode by press...

B efore Using Your Camera 1 37 In standby mode, you can switch to the control panel and change settings. Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select an item you want to ...

38 B efore Using Your Camera 1 5 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. Next, set other items. 6 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture. This section explains how to use the following menus: [ A Rec. Mode], [ C Movie], [ ...

B efore Using Your Camera 1 39 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) twice. Each time the four-way controller ( 5 ) is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [ A Rec. Mode 2], [ A Rec. Mode 3], [ A Rec. Mode 4], [ C Movie 1] ... [ A Rec. Mode 1]. You can also change the menu by tur...

40 B efore Using Your Camera 1 6 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button if a submenu is displayed. Next, set other items. 7 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. Your settings may not be saved if the camera is turned off...

2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap .................................................42Inserting the Battery ...............................................43Inse...

42 Getti ng Star te d 2 Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. 2 Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above. e_kb524_84percent.book Page 42 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM

43 G ett ing St arte d 2 Inserting the Battery Insert the lithium-ion battery or AA batteries into the camera. Use the exclusive Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109. When using the battery for the first time, when the battery has not been used in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears,...

44 Getti ng Star te d 2 3 Face the 2 mark on the battery up, and insert the battery into the battery charger. First, insert the battery at an angle, as shown in the illustration, and then push down on the battery until it clicks. The indicator lamp lights up when charging and turns off when the batt...

46 Getti ng Star te d 2 3 Close the battery cover. The battery cover is locked. When using AA batteries, be sure to use the optional AA Battery Holder D-BH109. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. 1 Insert the AA batteries according to the +/- ind...

47 G ett ing St arte d 2 2 Open the battery cover. Refer to Step 1 on p.45. Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera. 3 Insert the battery holder into the battery chamber until it locks into place, and close the battery cover. You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the w displ...

48 Getti ng Star te d 2 We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC128 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Open the battery cover. Refer to Step 1 on p.45. Remove the battery if it ...

49 G ett ing St arte d 2 5 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. 6 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord. 7 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the te...

50 Getti ng Star te d 2 Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the car...

51 G ett ing St arte d 2 Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove. 4 Close the card cover ( 3 ), and then slide it in the direction of the arrow ( 4 ). Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open. For details on the approximate number of still pictur...

52 Getti ng Star te d 2 Attaching a Lens Attach a proper lens to the camera body. When you use one of the following lenses with this camera, all the camera’s capture modes are available. (a) DA, DA L, D FA, FA J lenses (b) Lenses with an s (Auto) position; when used in the s position 1 Make sure tha...

54 Getti ng Star te d 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter You can adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. The Eyecup F R is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera leaves the factory. The diopter can be adjusted with the eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the ...

55 G ett ing St arte d 2 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Turn the main switch to [ON]. The camera turns on.Set the main switch to the position [OFF] 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 wi...

56 Getti ng Star te d 2 Initial Settings The first time the camera is turned on, the [ Language/ u ] screen appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time.If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, proceed to “Setting the D...

57 G ett ing St arte d 2 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select a city. Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) to change the region.Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.209) for cities that can be selected as a hometown. 4 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [DST], and use the four-way cont...

58 Getti ng Star te d 2 Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), and use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the date format. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), and use the four-way controller ( ...

59 G ett ing St arte d 2 6 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [Settings complete], and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. If you set the date and time from the menu, the [ R Set-up 1] menu reappears. In this case, press the 3 button. • When you press the 4 button i...

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3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting the mode dial to n (Auto Picture) to have the camera select the optimum settings based on the subject. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Sho...

62 Ba sic Ope rations 3 Basic Shooting Operation This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. You can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image o...

63 Ba sic Ope rations 3 2 Set the focus mode switch to l . In n mode, the focus mode changes to f (Autofocus/Auto) mode. 1 Setting the Focus Mode (p.99) 3 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view (foc...

64 Ba sic Ope rations 3 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. This action is referred to as “releasing the shutter” or “release”. 6 Review the captured image on the monitor. The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after it is captured (Instant Review). The fol...

66 Ba sic Ope rations 3 Using the Built-in Flash Use a flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions. The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a di...

67 Ba sic Ope rations 3 The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture mode. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 4 ) in standby mode. The Flash Mode setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select a flash mode, and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to...

68 Ba sic Ope rations 3 You can adjust the flash output in a range of -2.0 to +1.0. The following flash compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [ A Custom Setting 1] menu. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Step 2 on p.67. 2 Turn the rear e-dia...

69 Ba sic Ope rations 3 1 Press the E button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. While the flash is charging, E blinks in the viewfinder or Live View screen. When the flash is fully charged, E stops blinking and stays lit continuously. When you do not want the flash to discharge, keep t...

70 Ba sic Ope rations 3 Reviewing Images You can play back captured images with the camera. 1 Press the Q button. The camera switches to the single image display of playback mode and the most recently captured image (for movies, only the first frame) is displayed on the monitor. 2 Review the capture...

71 Ba sic Ope rations 3 You can delete images one by one. 1 Press the Q button, and display an image to delete. 2 Press the U / i button. The delete confirmation screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete], and press the 4 button. The image is deleted. Deleting a Single ...

4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with this camera. How to Operate the Shooting Functions ................74Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ...............80Setting the Exposure ................................................

74 Sh oo ting Functions 4 How to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ C Movie] menu or [ A Custom Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) in standby mode to set the following items. For detai...

75 Sh oo ting Functions 4 The following items are available in the [ A Rec. Mode 1-4] menus. Press the 3 button in standby mode to display the [ A Rec. Mode 1] menu. Rec. Mode Menu Items Menu Item Function Page A 1 Exposure Mode *1 Sets the capture mode when the mode dial is set to B or C . p.171 Cu...

77 Sh oo ting Functions 4 The following items are available in the [ C Movie 1] menu. Press the 3 button when the mode dial is set to C to display the [ C Movie 1] menu. *1 Can also be set through the control panel. Movie Menu Items Menu Item Function Page C 1 Exposure Setting *1 Selects the movie e...

78 Sh oo ting Functions 4 The following items of the [ A Custom Setting 1-4] menus enable you to make the best use of the camera. Custom Setting Menu Items Menu Item Function Page A 1 1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.90 2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sens...

80 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode This camera features various capture modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision. In this manual, the capture modes are referred to as follows. 1 Turn the mode dial to set the desired capture ...

81 Sh oo ting Functions 4 The selected capture mode is displayed for 3 seconds on the monitor (guide display). When set to n (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the optimal mode from the following capture modes for the subject. You can set the camera to not display the guides in [L...

82 Sh oo ting Functions 4 When set to H (Scene) mode, you can choose from the following shooting scenes. Scene Modes Mode Characteristics c Portrait For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. s Landscape For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation and produces ...

83 Sh oo ting Functions 4 1 Set the mode dial to H . The camera switches to the H mode status screen. 2 Press the M button. The icon for the currently selected shooting scene appears in the control panel. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [Scene Mode], and press the 4 button. The Scen...

84 Sh oo ting Functions 4 4 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) or rear e-dial ( S ) to choose a scene mode, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture. Use the following exposure modes to change the shutter speed and aperture value. When the 3 bu...

85 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Setting the Exposure You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to [ISO AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 12800. The default setting is [ISO AUTO]. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in st...

87 Sh oo ting Functions 4 This camera features the following exposure modes. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows. z : Available #: Restricted ×: Not available *1 In [E-Dial Programming] of the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu, you can make the setting so that the shutter speed and/or a...

89 Sh oo ting Functions 4 This is useful when capturing images of night scenes and fireworks which require long exposures. 1 Set the mode dial to p (Bulb). 2 Press the shutter release button. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed. 3 Take your finger off the s...

90 Sh oo ting Functions 4 This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) your picture. The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in C mode). The value that can be set varies according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] of the [ A Custo...

91 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Available operations You can take three consecutive pictures at three different exposure levels. Set the bracketing order in [8. Bracketing Order] of the [ A Custom Setting 2] menu. m button Starts/ends selecting the compensation value. d button Resets the compensation valu...

92 Sh oo ting Functions 4 1 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select l . 3 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ), and set the bracket value. The value that can be set varies according to the step interval...

94 Sh oo ting Functions 4 AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure (brightness) prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small to obtain a proper exposure or is backlit. 1 Assign [AE Lock] to the = / L button. Refer to “Setting the = / L Button Operation” (p.167) for details....

95 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [AE Metering], and press the 4 button. The [AE Metering] screen appears....

96 Sh oo ting Functions 4 When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations. • when shooting with a high sensitivity setting • when shooting with long exposures • when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high You can red...

98 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Reduces noise during long exposures. 1 Select [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the [ A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a setting, and press the 4 button. 3 Press the 3 button. The camera is ready to take a...

99 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Focusing Set the focus mode switch to l , A , or \ . The autofocus methods for shooting with the viewfinder differ from those for shooting with Live View. Refer to “Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)” (p.108) for details on \ mode. Setting the Focus Mode Shooting w...

100 Sh oo ting Functions 4 The following autofocus modes can be selected when shooting with the viewfinder. Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder l Single mode When the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject comes into focus, the focus is locked (focus lock) at that po...

102 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Sets the focusing point when shooting with the viewfinder. The selected focus point will light red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF Area). 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [AF Active Area], a...

103 Sh oo ting Functions 4 1 Select S in Step 3 on p.102, and press the 4 button. 2 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera returns to the status screen and is ready to take a picture. 3 Select the desired AF point. Available operations Selecting the Desired Focusing Poi...

104 Sh oo ting Functions 4 You can select from the following autofocus methods when shooting with Live View. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control panel appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [Contrast AF], and press the 4 button. The [Contrast AF] screen appears. 3 Us...

106 Sh oo ting Functions 4 You can set the range of the autofocusing area (AF area). 1 Select G in Step 3 on p.104, and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. 2 Press the 3 button or the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take a picture. 3 Press the U / i bu...

107 Sh oo ting Functions 4 When shooting with Live View, you can check the focus lock position by magnifying the image on the monitor, centering around the area in focus. 1 View the subject on the monitor, and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. 2 Press the 4 but...

108 Sh oo ting Functions 4 While looking through the viewfinder or viewing the Live View screen, turn the focusing ring until the subject is clearly visible. In \ mode, the shutter can be released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus. You can manually adju...

110 Sh oo ting Functions 4 You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s autofocus system. 1 Select [22. AF Fine Adjustment] in the [ A Custom Setting 4] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [On], and press the four-way controller ...

111 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Available operations 5 Press the 4 button. The adjustment value is saved. 6 Press the 3 button three times. The camera is ready to take a picture. 7 Take a test picture. You can easily check focus accuracy by magnifying the image during Live View (p.107) or Digital Preview...

112 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) You can use the preview function to check depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are two preview methods. 1 Assign [Optical Preview] to the V / Y button. Refer to “Setting the V / Y Button Operat...

113 Sh oo ting Functions 4 1 Assign [Digital Preview] to the V / Y button. Refer to “Setting the V / Y Button Operation” (p.165) for details. 2 Focus on the subject, and press the V / Y button. | appears on the monitor during preview and you can check the composition, exposure and focus. Available o...

114 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. The Shake Reduction function works effectively when taking pictures in the following situations. • when taki...

115 Sh oo ting Functions 4 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select Q or R , and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the control panel. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The Shake Reduction function is activated, and k appears in the status screen, viewfinder, and Live View scr...

116 Sh oo ting Functions 4 When an image is tilted, it can be corrected up to a maximum of ±1.0 degrees (when Shake Reduction is turned on). 1 Select [Horizon Correction] in the [ A Rec. Mode 3] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select P (Off) or O (On). 3 Press the 3 button. The screen ...

117 Sh oo ting Functions 4 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g . 4 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ), use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g or Z , a...

118 Sh oo ting Functions 4 6 Press the shutter release button fully. For g , the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and then blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released. A beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release bu...

119 Sh oo ting Functions 4 The shutter can be released from a distance by using an optional remote control unit. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select h . 4 Press ...

120 Sh oo ting Functions 4 6 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front of the camera, and press the shutter release button on the remote control unit. The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit is about 4 m from the front of the camera. After a pic...

121 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Taking Pictures Continuously Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g . 3 Press the f...

122 Sh oo ting Functions 4 5 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop. • The capture mode is fixed to g in \ (Moving Object)/ Z (Pet)/ R (Kids) of H mode. • If th...

123 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time. The following items can be set. 1 Select [Interval Shooting] in the [ A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Interval Shooting] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Int...

124 Sh oo ting Functions 4 6 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Start Interval], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 7 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Now] or [Set Time], and press the 4 button. If you selected [Now], proceed to Step 10. 8 Use the four-way controller ( ...

126 Sh oo ting Functions 4 You can create a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image. 1 Select [Multi-exposure] in the [ A Rec. Mode 2] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Multi-exposure] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select ...

128 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Recording Movies This camera enables you to record movies with the following format. • Sound Monaural • File format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (File extension: .MOV) Settings for recording movies can be changed using the [ C Movie] menu or the control panel. Below, how to change the...

132 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Takes still pictures at a set interval from a set time and saves them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI). The following items can be set. 1 Select [Interval Movie] in the [ C Movie 1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Interval Movi...

134 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Recorded movies can be played back in playback mode in the same manner as saved still pictures. 1 Select a movie to play back in the single image display of playback mode. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). Movi...

135 Sh oo ting Functions 4 You can capture a single frame from a movie and save it as a JPEG still picture. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in Step 2 on p.134 to pause the movie. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to display the frame to save as a still picture. 3 Press the m button. The sav...

136 Sh oo ting Functions 4 Movies can be divided and unwanted segments can be deleted. 1 Select a movie to play back in the single image display of playback mode. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The playback mode palette appears. 3 Use...

137 Sh oo ting Functions 4 6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to move the selection frame, and press the 4 button. The segment(s) to delete are specified. Multiple segments can be specified.Press the 4 button again to cancel the selection. 7 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed in Ste...

5 Shooting Settings This chapter describes image file formats and camera operating settings in capture mode. Setting a File Format ............................................140Setting the White Balance ....................................143Correcting Images ..........................................

140 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 Setting a File Format Set the file format, number of recorded pixels, quality level, and color space of still pictures. 1 Select [Image Capture Settings] in the [ A Rec. Mode 1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Image Capture Settings] screen appears. 2 U...

141 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 You can set the format of image files. Sets the recording size of images when the file format is set to [JPEG]. File Format JPEG Captures images in JPEG format. (default setting) You can change the [JPEG Recorded Pixels] and [JPEG Quality] settings. RAW Captures images in ...

142 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 You can set the image quality level (compression ratio). The default setting is C (Best). You can select a color space to use. JPEG Quality C Best Quality: clearer File size: larger D Better E Good Quality: grainier File size: smaller Color Space sRGB Mainly used for devic...

143 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 Setting the White Balance Adjusts the color of an image based on ambient light conditions so that white objects appear white. *1 The color temperatures (K) shown above are all estimates. These do not indicate precise colors. *2 CTE = Color Temperature Enhancement Item Sett...

144 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in standby mode. The White Balance setting screen appears. The last image taken is displayed in the background. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the white balance. When J is selected, press the four-way controller ( 3 ) a...

145 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 5 Press the 4 button. The screen that was displayed in Step 2 appears again. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. 1 Select K in Step 2 on p.144, and press the four-...

146 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 5 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to move the frame to the position you want to measure. 6 Press the 4 button. The white balance is measured, and the screen that was displayed in Step 2 appears again. Adjust the white balance as necessary. The message [The operation c...

147 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a number, and press the 4 button. The white balance settings of the selected image are saved as Manual White Balance and the camera is ready to take a picture. The white balance setting is K . Use to set the color temperature ...

148 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 Correcting Images The camera and lens properties can be automatically modified for when taking pictures. Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones expression by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed and underexposed areas. 1 Press the...

149 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 High dynamic range photography is a way of expressing the entire range from dark to bright areas by capturing multiple images with different exposures (underexposed, properly exposed (standard), and overexposed), and combining them into a single image. This section explain...

151 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. Distortion Distortion is a phenomenon in which the center of the image appears inflated (barrel distortion) or the center of the image appears pinched (pincushion distortion). Distortio...

153 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 It allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the Shake Reduction mechanism. Use this when you want to adjust the composition, such as when using a tripod. 1 Select [Composition Adjust.] in the [ A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). T...

155 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 Setting the Image Finishing Tone Take pictures with settings to suit for your creative photographic vision. Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking pictures with a creative finishing tone. 1 Press the M button in standby mode. The control...

157 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 The following parameters can be changed according to the selected image finishing tone. *1 For [Favorite 1-3], you can save the settings of a cross processed image as a favorite in advance through the playback mode palette. (p.158) 6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to a...

158 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 The outcome of cross processing varies each time a picture is taken. If a cross processed image that you like comes out, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image. A total of three Cross Processing settings can be saved. 1 Press the four-way controller ...

159 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 You can apply a filter effect when taking pictures. The following filters can be selected. *1 Cannot be selected in C mode. Digital Filter Filter Name Effect Parameter Extract Color For extracting one or two specific colors and making the rest of the image black and white....

162 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions Functions can be assigned to the front/rear e-dial, V / Y button, and = / L button. The current functions assigned to the buttons/dials can be checked with guide display. For each exposure mode, you can select the parameters for when...

164 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 b : Change shutter speed c : Change aperture value o : Change sensitivity m : Adjust EV compensation value } e : Return to e e LINE: Program line e SHIFT: Program shift –: Not available 5 Press the 4 button. 6 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed in Step 2 app...

165 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 You can assign one of the following functions to the V / Y button. 1 Select [Button Customization] in the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Button Customization] screen appears. 2 Select , and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The scre...

166 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 4 Press the 3 button three times. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. When [One Push File Format] is assigned to the V / Y button, specify the function settings. 1 Select [One Push File Format] in Step 3 on p.165. 2 Use the four-way ...

167 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 You can assign one of the following functions to the = / L button. Separate settings can be made for still picture shooting and movie recording. 1 Select [Button Customization] in the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Button Customization...

168 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 Saving Frequently Used Settings You can save the current camera settings in the A mode and easily retrieve them. The following settings can be saved. You can save the settings as USER1 or USER2 mode and use them by setting the mode dial to B or C . 1 Select a capture mode,...

169 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [USER1] or [USER2], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 5 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Save], and press the 4 button. The settings are saved and the screen that was...

170 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 3 Enter the text. Up to 18 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be entered. Available operations 4 After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to [Finish], and press the 4 button. The name is changed and the camera returns to the [Rename USER Mod...

171 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 1 Select [Check Saved Settings] in Step 3 of p.169, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Check Saved Settings] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [USER1] or [USER2], and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The current settings saved as...

172 Sh oo ting Setting s 5 2 Change the settings as necessary. The capture mode can be changed in [Exposure Mode] of the [ A Rec. Mode 1] menu. This screen appears only when the mode dial is set to B or C . 3 Take a picture. Resets the settings saved as A mode to the default settings. 1 Select [Rese...

6 Playback Functions and Image Editing This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions and how to edit the captured images. How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions ..............................................................174Setting the Playback Display Method ...............

174 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions Make settings related to playing back and editing images in the playback mode palette or [ Q Playback] menu. Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in the single image display to call up the playback mode ...

175 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 *1 This cannot be performed when a movie is displayed. *2 This cannot be performed when a RAW image is displayed. *3 This can be performed only when a movie is displayed. The following items are available in the [ Q Playback] menu. Press the 3 butt...

176 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 Setting the Playback Display Method You can set the initial magnification when magnifying images (p.177), whether to display the bright/dark area warning, and whether to automatically rotate images that are captured with the camera held vertically ...

177 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 Selecting the Playback Functions You can display images in a list or play back saved images successively. Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode. 1 Select an image in the single image display. 2 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) to the ri...

178 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 1 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) to the left (toward f ) in the single image display. The 9 thumbnail display screen appears (default setting). 2 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) to the left (toward f ) again to switch to the folder display. Images are group...

179 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 You can change the number of images displayed at the same time, or display the images by shooting date. 1 Press the M button in Step 1 on p.178. The display style selection screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the displa...

180 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 Available operations 3 Press the 4 button. The selected display style is confirmed. The next time the rear e-dial ( S ) is turned to the left (toward f ) in the single image display, the screen selected here will be displayed. Four-way controller (...

181 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively in a slideshow. Sets how images will be displayed during Slideshow. 1 Select [Slideshow] in the [ Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Slideshow sett...

182 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 1 Select [Start] in Step 2 on p.181, and press the 4 button. Or, select u (Slideshow) in the playback mode palette, and press the 4 button. The start screen is displayed and the slideshow starts. Available operations 2 Press the four-way controller...

183 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 You can rotate captured images during playback. If you set the camera so that it saves images with rotation information at the time of shooting, even when you take pictures with the camera held vertically, the vertical position sensor is activated ...

184 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 Deleting Multiple Images You can delete multiple images at once. Be aware that deleted images cannot be restored. 1 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) (p.220) You can delete multiple images at once. 1 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) to the left (...

185 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 4 Press the U / i button. The delete confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Select & Delete], and press the 4 button. The selected images are deleted. 1 Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) two clicks to the left (to...

186 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 You can delete all images saved on the SD Memory Card at once. 1 Select [Delete All Images] in the [ Q Playback 1] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed. 2 Press the four-way con...

187 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 Processing Images Changes the number of recorded pixels of a selected image, and saves it as a new image. 1 Select an image to resize in the single image display, and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the...

189 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 You can edit captured images using digital filters. The following filters are available. Processing Images with Digital Filters Filter Name Effect Parameter Monochrome Creates a monochrome image. Filter Effect: OFF/Red/Green/Blue/ Infrared FilterTo...

192 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 8 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Apply additional filter(s)] or [Save as], and press the 4 button. Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when you want to apply additional filters to the same image. The screen that was displayed in Step...

196 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 Developing RAW Images You can convert captured RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as new files. 1 Select a RAW image in the single image display, and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way...

198 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings. 1 Select [Developing multiple images] in Step 3 on p.196, and press the 4 button. Images are displayed in [4 Thumbnail Display], [9 Thumbnail Display], [16 Thumbnail Display] or [36 Thumbn...

199 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 5 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to set [JPEG Recorded Pixels] and [JPEG Quality]. When [Develop images as shot] is selected in Step 4, select W , X , Y or Z for [JPEG Recorded Pixels].When [Develop images with modified settings] is selected,...

200 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 Connecting the Camera to an AV Device You can connect the camera to a TV or other device and play back captured images. You can connect the camera to a device with a video input terminal. Use the optional AV cable I-AVC7. 1 Turn the AV device and c...

201 Playba ck Fu nc tio ns an d I m ag e Editin g 6 4 Turn the AV device and camera on. The camera turns on in video mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device. When the hometown is set at the time of initial setting (p.56), the video output format is set ...

7 Changing Additional Settings This chapter describes how to change additional settings. How to Operate the Set-up Menu .........................204Camera Settings ..................................................206File Management Settings ...................................219 e_kb524_84percent.b...

204 Ch an gi ng Ad di tion al Setting s 7 How to Operate the Set-up Menu The [ R Set-up] menu offers you general settings related to the camera. The following items are available in the [ R Set-up 1-3] menus. Press the 3 button in capture/playback mode, and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) or rear...

206 Ch an gi ng Ad di tion al Setting s 7 Camera Settings You can turn the camera operation sound on or off, or change its volume. The sound for the following items can be set. • In-focus • AE-L (AE Lock operation sound) • Self-timer • Remote Control • One Push File Format (operation sound when [One...

207 C ha ng in g A dd itio na l Settin gs 7 The date and time set in “Initial Setting” (p.56) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting the destination in [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling abroad. 1 Select [World Time] in the...

209 C ha ng in g A dd itio na l Settin gs 7 List of World Time Cities Region City Video Output Format Region City Video Output Format North America Honolulu NTSC Africa/ West Asia Istanbul PAL Anchorage NTSC Cairo PAL Vancouver NTSC Jerusalem PAL San Francisco NTSC Nairobi PAL Los Angeles NTSC Jedda...

210 Ch an gi ng Ad di tion al Setting s 7 The bar scale of the electronic level can be displayed in the viewfinder or Live View screen. Set in [Electronic Level] of the [ A Rec. Mode 3] menu. You can set the display color of the guide display, status screen, control panel and menu selection cursor. ...

213 C ha ng in g A dd itio na l Settin gs 7 Set the initial menu tab displayed on the monitor when the 3 button is pressed. 1 Select [20. Save Menu Location] in the [ A Custom Setting 3] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [20. Save Menu Location] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way co...

214 Ch an gi ng Ad di tion al Setting s 7 You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time.Set in [Auto Power Off] of the [ R Set-up 2] menu. Select from [1min.] (default setting), [3min.], [5min.], [10min.], [30min.], or [Off]. Sets the type of AA batteries ...

215 C ha ng in g A dd itio na l Settin gs 7 You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following function settings can be saved. 1 Select [Memory] in the [ A Rec. Mode 4] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Memory 1] screen appears. When the typ...

216 Ch an gi ng Ad di tion al Setting s 7 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select an item, and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P . Turn the rear e-dial ( S ) to display the [Memory 2] screen. 3 Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu...

217 C ha ng in g A dd itio na l Settin gs 7 Resets the settings you selected in the menu screen to the default values. Settings of the direct keys and for the items of the [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ C Movie] menu, [ Q Playback] menu, [ R Set-up] menu, and playback mode palette can be reset to default va...

218 Ch an gi ng Ad di tion al Setting s 7 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Reset], and press the 4 button. The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu item appears again. You can check the version information for software (firmware) in the came...

219 C ha ng in g A dd itio na l Settin gs 7 File Management Settings Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other devices. Formatting deletes all the data saved on the SD Memory Card. 1 Select [Format] in the [ R Set-up 3] menu, and press the four...

220 Ch an gi ng Ad di tion al Setting s 7 You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in the single image display of playback mode. The playback mode palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select Z (Protect), and press the 4 butto...

221 C ha ng in g A dd itio na l Settin gs 7 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...

222 Ch an gi ng Ad di tion al Setting s 7 The camera type, shooting conditions and other information are automatically embedded in captured images in Exif data format. You can embed photographer information in this Exif. 1 Select [Copyright Information] in the [ R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-...

224 Ch an gi ng Ad di tion al Setting s 7 By adding DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings to stored images on the SD Memory Card, you can specify the number of copies and whether to imprint the date on the images in advance and order conventional photograph prints by taking this SD Memory Card ...

225 C ha ng in g A dd itio na l Settin gs 7 6 Press the M button to select P or O for printing the date. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to make DPOF settings for other images. 7 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings for the selected image or all images are saved and the camera returns to the single image displ...

8 Connecting to a Computer This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, install the supplied software on the CD-ROM, etc. Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer .....................................................228Saving Images on a Computer .............................229U...

228 Connecting to a C omputer 8 Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer The captured still pictures and movies can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camera using a USB cable, and RAW images can be developed using the provided software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”. When connecting the ...

229 Connecting to a C omputer 8 Saving Images on a Computer Set the USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer. 1 Select [Interface Options] in the [ R Set-up 2] menu, and press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Interface Options] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2...

230 Connecting to a C omputer 8 Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable I-USB7. 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Turn the camera off, and use the USB cable to connect the VIDEO/PC terminal of the camera and the computer. 3 Turn the camera on. The camera is recognized as a removable di...

231 Connecting to a C omputer 8 Using the Provided Software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX” is included on the CD-ROM (S-SW128). With the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, you can develop RAW files, adjust the color of the images and other settings, and save the new images in JPEG or TIFF format...

232 Connecting to a C omputer 8 3 Click [SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX]. For Macintosh, follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps. 4 Select the desired language in the [Choose Setup Language] screen, and click [OK]. 5 When the [InstallShield Wizard] screen appears ...

233 Connecting to a C omputer 8 Regarding Product Registration To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Click [Product Registration] on the screen in Step 3 on p.232. A world map for Internet Product Registration is displayed. If the computer is connected to the Internet,...

9 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash and describes how to take pictures with an external flash. Using the Built-in Flash ........................................236Using an External Flash (Optional) ......................239 e_kb524_84percent.book Page 235 Friday, Ju...

236 Using th e Flas h 9 Using the Built-in Flash Any desired shutter speed of 1/180 sec. or slower can be set. The shutter speed automatically changes over a range from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed that reduces camera shake (the slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in ...

238 Using th e Flas h 9 Relationships among the guide number, aperture and distance must be considered when shooting with the flash to obtain a correct exposure. Calculate the shooting distance or aperture value in the following way, and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash output is not suff...

239 Using th e Flas h 9 Using an External Flash (Optional) Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes such as P-TTL auto flash mode. z : Available #: Some functions are restricted. ×: Functions are unavailable. *1 Available only when usin...

240 Using th e Flas h 9 You can use the P-TTL auto flash with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit. 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash. 2 Turn on the camera and the external flash. 3 Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL]. 4 Make sure that the external ...

241 Using th e Flas h 9 With an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ flash unit, you can discharge a flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external flash. 2 Set the mode dial to b or a . 3 Turn on the camera and the external flash. 4 ...

242 Using th e Flas h 9 By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the built-in flash with one or more external flashes, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord. First, set the channel for the external flash unit. 1 Set the channel for the ...

244 Using th e Flas h 9 1 Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the camera to [MASTER] or [CONTROL]. 2 On the wireless remote flash unit, set the wireless flash mode to [SLAVE] and set the channel to the same channel as the flash directly connected to the camera. Then, pl...

245 Using th e Flas h 9 When combining with the built-in flash You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG). For connecting the AF540FGZ flash unit, you can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash. For connecting the AF360FGZ or AF200FG flash unit, as ...

246 Using th e Flas h 9 Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photography (contrast control sync flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light d...

10 Appendix Default Settings ....................................................248Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......................................................255Cleaning the CMOS Sensor .................................260Using the GPS Unit ..............................

248 Ap pendi x 10 Default Settings The table below shows the factory default settings. The functions set in Memory (p.215) are saved even when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes: The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.217). No: The setting is saved even after ...

251 Ap pendi x 10 [ C Movie] Menu Playback Mode Palette Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page Exposure Setting e Yes p.128 Movie Capture Settings Recorded Pixels a Yes Framerate 30 fps Yes Quality Level C Yes Recording Sound Level 3 Yes Movie SR On Yes Interval Movie Interval 3sec. Yes p.132 Recor...

253 Ap pendi x 10 [ A Custom Setting] Menu Auto Power Off 1min. Yes p.214 Reset — — p.217 AA Battery Type Auto-detect Yes p.214 Pixel Mapping — — p.213 Dust Removal Dust Removal — — p.260 Startup Action/ Shutdown Action Off Yes Sensor Cleaning — — p.261 Format — — p.219 Firmware Info/Options — — p.2...

255 Ap pendi x 10 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations All camera capture modes are available when DA, DA L, or FA J lens is used, or when a lens with an s position is used with the aperture ring set to the s position. When they are used in a position other than s , or other lenses are...

256 Ap pendi x 10 *5 Distortion Correction is disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm lens is used. *6 To use an FA/F SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens or FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 lens, set [23. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in the [ A Custom Setting 4] menu. Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set, but only with...

257 Ap pendi x 10 Depending on the lens used with this camera, the use of the built-in flash may not be available or may be limited due to vignetting. The built-in flash cannot be regulated and fully discharges when A lenses not set to the s position, lenses manufactured prior to the A lenses or sof...

258 Ap pendi x 10 The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. Set the focal length when using a lens for which the focal length information cannot be automatically obtained. 1 Make sure that [Shake Reduction] is activated, and turn the camera off. Re...

259 Ap pendi x 10 The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without an s position is attached. Select [Enable] in [23. Using Aperture Ring] of the [ A Custom Setting 4] menu. The following restrictions apply depending on...

260 Ap pendi x 10 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor If the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty, shadows may appear in the image in certain situations such as when shooting against a white background. This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned. Shaking the CMOS sensor removes dust from the sensor unit...

261 Ap pendi x 10 Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. 1 Turn the camera off, and remove the lens. 2 Turn the cam...

262 Ap pendi x 10 4 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Mirror Up], and press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. 5 Clean the CMOS sensor. Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor. 6 Turn the camera off. The mirror automatically returns to it...

263 Ap pendi x 10 Using the GPS Unit The following functions are available when the optional GPS unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera. Electronic Compass Displays the latitude, longitude, altitude of the current location, lens direction and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in standby mode. ASTROTR...

265 Ap pendi x 10 7 Press the shutter release button fully again. Exposure ends.When [Timed Exposure] is enabled, shooting ends automatically after the set [Exposure Time] has elapsed. • When you do not want the indicators on the GPS unit to turn on while shooting with the ASTROTRACER function, you ...

266 Ap pendi x 10 Error Messages Error Messages Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted files. (p.50, p.184) You may be able to save more images if you change the image capture settings. (p.140) No image ...

269 Ap pendi x 10 Troubleshooting In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. We recomme...

272 Ap pendi x 10 Main Specifications Model Description Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera with a built-in retractable P-TTL flash Lens Mount PENTAX K AF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lens K AF3 , K AF2 (power zoom no...

278 Ap pendi x 10 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time When using the fully charged battery The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some ...

279 Ap pendi x 10 Index Symbols [ A Rec. Mode] menu .... 75, 248 [ C Movie] menu .... 77, 128, 251 [ Q Playback] menu .... 175, 252 [ R Set-up] menu ......... 204, 252 [ A Custom Setting] menu ....................................... 78, 253 Q (Playback) button ................................... 19,...

281 Ap pendi x 10 DPOF ................................... 224 D-Range Settings ................ 149 Drive Mode ............................ 74 DST ................................ 57, 207 Dust Removal ...................... 260 Dynamic Range ................... 148 E E-dial ...........................

286 Ap pendi x 10 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced...

289 Ap pendi x 10 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole res...

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