Pentax K200D - Manual

10 Appendix 223 Default Settings.......................................................................... 224Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 228Notes on [23. Using Aperture Ring] ......................................... 230Cleaning the CCD ...............................

11 This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. Composition of the Operating Manual 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking picture...

12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows useful information. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.

14 B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 x Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with approximately 10.2 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. • Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp p...

16 B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera.Check that all accessories are included. Hot shoe cover F K (Installed on camera) Eyecup F P (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Body mount cover (Installed on camera) U...

17 B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 Names and Functions of Working Parts * In the illustrations above, the back and bottom sides of the camera are shown with the Eyecup F P removed. Camera Tripod socket Battery cover Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver AF coupler Mirror Lens unlock button Lens in...

18 B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. Capture Mode The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button or dial, these settings can be changed in the [ A Custom Settings] menu (p.75). 1 Green button Sets the Expos...

20 B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during playback are noted. Playback Mode 2 4 6 8 b 7 1 5 9 a 3 0

22 B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 Display Indicators The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on the status of the camera. Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned. * Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear wh...

B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 23 Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function settings on the monitor for 30 seconds.Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) while displayed to switch to explanation of set Shooting mode. Detailed information display * In order to explain the detai...

24 B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 Explanation of Shooting Mode 1 Capture mode (p.32) 2 Capture mode explanation 3 Button/dial guide RAW RAW+ RAW+ RAW+ O K F n SCN SCN SCN -- -- ---- -- -- S h o w S e n s i t i v i t y S h o w S e n s i t i v i t y P e t P e t F o r c a p t u r i n g m o v i n g F o ...

26 B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 Histogram Display The x features two histogram displays. The “Brightness histogram” shows the distribution of brightness and the “RGB histogram” shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to switch between “Brightness histogram” ...

B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 27 The following information appears in the viewfinder. Viewfinder 1 AF frame (p.47) 2 Spot metering frame (p.98) 3 AF point (p.105) 4 Flash status (p.62)Lit: when flash is available.Blinks: when flash is recommended but not set. 5 Focus mode (p.102)Appears when AF Mod...

B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 29 The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. LCD Panel 1 Shutter speed (p.81) 7 Focusing area (p.105) 2 Aperture (p.82) No indicator: Auto 3 White balance (p.150) V : Select (Not displayed when set to Auto) M : Center O : White balance co...

30 B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 How to Operate the Menu This section explains operation methods for [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ Q Playback] menu, [ R Set-up] menu and [ A Custom Setting] menu. 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the monitor. 2 Press the four-way con...

B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 31 Procedure to set the [JPEG Quality] on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose an item. 4 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). Quality levels available when recording in JPEG format are displayed.Press the f...

32 B efore U sing Your Cam e ra 1 Using the Mode Dial You can switch the Capture mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Mode Characteristics Page I (Auto Picture) The optimal capture mode is automatically selected from Portrait, Landscape, Macro and Moving Object modes or ...

2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap ..............................................36Inserting the Batteries .........................................37Inserting/Rem...

36 Gettin g Sta rte 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 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.

37 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 Inserting the Batteries Insert batteries into the camera. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. 1 Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration ( 1 ), and slide the battery cover toward the lens ( 2 ), and the...

38 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 2 Insert the batteries according to the +/– indicators in the battery chamber. 3 Press down on the batteries with the battery cover ( 1 ) and slide it as shown in the illustration ( 2 ) to close. You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on the LCD p...

39 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 The picture storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the others are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mo...

40 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC76 (optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera...

41 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product). 1 Slide the ...

42 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. • Care should be taken when...

43 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (JPEG data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more E s are clearer when printed. The number of pictures that can be taken (th...

44 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 With x , you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 1 GB SD Memory Card, you can r...

45 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 Attaching the Lens All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions are restricted when lenses are not set to the Aperture s position. Also see “Notes on [23. Using Aperture Ring]” (p.230). Ot...

47 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight.If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways.You can adjust the diopter from approximately –2.5 to +1.5 m –1 . 1 Look through the viewfinder and...

48 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Move the main switch to [ON] position. The camera will turn on.Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera. • Always turn the camera off when not in use.• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any opera...

49 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 Initial Settings The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [ Language/ ] screen appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be se...

51 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 When an Incorrect Language is Set When you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ ] screen and proceed to the [Date Adjust] screen, you can perform the following operations to set the correct language.If you have proceeded to switch the camera to Capture mode (and the...

52 Gettin g Sta rte d 2 Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the date style. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The frame moves to [24h]. 4 Use the four-way contro...

3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to I (Auto Picture) to ensure successful capturing.For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation .............................

56 B asic O p er at ions 3 Basic Shooting Operation How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands.• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. Holding the Camera • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a s...

57 B asic O p er at ions 3 The x features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes suited for your intentions. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. 1 Set the mode dial to I . The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subje...

59 B asic O p er at ions 3 6 Review the captured image on the monitor. Image appears for 1 second on the monitor after capturing (Instant Review). 1 Setting the Instant Review (p.211) 1 Histogram Display (p.211) 1 Bright/Dark Area Display (p.211) You can magnify the image during Instant Review with ...

60 B asic O p er at ions 3 The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below). These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set ...

61 B asic O p er at ions 3 Using a Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust the subject to the desired size and take the picture. 1 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise ...

62 B asic O p er at ions 3 Using the Built-in Flash Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash.The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 5 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled and...

64 B asic O p er at ions 3 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose a flash mode. Turn the e-dial to perform Flash exposure compensation. (p.128) 4 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. 1 Set the mode dial to H , I , = , q , \ or . . 2 Press the shutter release button half...

65 B asic O p er at ions 3 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 4 Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash. 1 Press the K button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Flash On mode is used regardless of the flash mode settings....

66 B asic O p er at ions 3 “Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon ca...

67 B asic O p er at ions 3 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function by simply turning on the Shake Reduction switch. Shake Reduction The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release ...

68 B asic O p er at ions 3 1 Turn on the Shake Reduction switch. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, k appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on. Turning On the Shake Reduction Function • Be sure to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using the camera w...

69 B asic O p er at ions 3 The [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears when the camera is turned on with the Shake Reduction switch on and a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length (p.67) is mounted. Set [Focal Length] manually on the [Inpu...

70 B asic O p er at ions 3 Playing Back Still Pictures You can play back captured still pictures with the camera. 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the monitor.Press the M button during playback to switc...

72 B asic O p er at ions 3 Deleting Images You can delete one image at a time. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image to delete. 2 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Delete]. Select the file format to...

4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the x . How to Operate the Shooting Menus .................74Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode for Scenes ...................................................................78Setting the...

74 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 How to Operate the Shooting Menus Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Perform settings related to capturing in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. [ A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Item Function Page AF Mode Selects the autofocus mode. p.104 AE Meter...

75 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Setting Menu. The default setting does not change custom function.The [ A Custom Setting] menu settings are activated when [Setting], the first item, is O (On). [ A Custom Setting] Menu Settin...

77 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Press the { button in Capture mode. The Fn menu appears. Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) or the 4 button to set the operation. Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items Key or Button Item Function Page 2 Drive Mode Selects Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Remote control or Au...

78 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode for Scenes Select = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait), a (Flash OFF), H (Scene) with the mode dial if desired image is not captured in I (Auto Picture) mode. The characteristics of the ...

79 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the following 8 shooting scenes. 1 Set the mode dial to H (Scene). 2 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. The icon for the currently selected shooting scene appears in the Fn menu screen in H (Scene) mode. Sel...

81 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Setting the Exposure Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects. The s...

82 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Adjust the amount of light hitting the CCD by changing the aperture. Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with th...

83 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.The sensitivity can be set to [AUTO] or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 1600. The default setting is [AUTO].Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.77) Set range to automatically corre...

84 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Press the 4 button in Capture mode. The set sensitivity is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the CCD pixels from bright areas to dark areas.By using the Expand Dynamic Range function, y...

85 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 This camera features the following six exposure modes.Use the mode dial (p.32) to change the exposure mode. The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows. Changing the Exposure Mode Exposure Mode Description EV Com- pensation Change Shutter Speed Change Ape...

87 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 2 Turn the e-dial while pressing the m c button and adjust the exposure. The EV Compensation is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure. • Set EV Compensation in increments of 1/...

88 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.The shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the selected sensitivity to obtain the appropriate exposure. Using the K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode e (Program) mode and e-dial You can set...

91 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the m c button to change the EV compensation value. (p.100) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropr...

96 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Combining with L Press the L button (p.101) to record the exposure value in a (Manual) mode. If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed, the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while exposure is retained.Example: If the shutter speed is 1/125 sec and a...

98 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. L (Multi-segment metering), M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) mode can be selected. The default setting is L (Multi-segment metering). Set in [AE Metering] in the [ A R...

99 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Metering is weighted at the center of the screen. Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience, instead of leaving it to the camera. The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases (center). This mode does not ...

100 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture.Select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV in [1. EV Steps] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu. You can adjust the EV compensation from –2 to +2 (EV). 1 Set the compensation by turning the e-dial while...

102 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Focusing You can focus with the following methods. You can also choose the autofocus mode from l (Single mode) where the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position, and k (Continuous mode) where the subject ...

104 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 You can choose from the following two autofocus modes. The default setting is l (Single mode). Set “AF Mode” in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu (p.74). • When [Sensitivity/No. of Shots] is selected, press the 4 button to display the currently selected sensitivity in the viewfind...

108 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 4 Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. Set [4. L with AF locked] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu (p.75) to lock the exposure value while focus is locked. Exposure is not locked by default during focus lock. • The focus is locke...

109 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus even during manual focus.You can manually a...

111 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 When [22. Catch-in focus] is set to On in the [ A Custom Setting] menu (p.76), if the focus mode is set to l and one of the following types of lenses is attached, catch-in focus shooting is possible and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into fo...

112 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are two preview methods. Choose whether to use Digital Preview or Optical Preview whe...

113 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 1 Focus on the subject, then compose the picture in the viewfinder and move the main switch to | . The icon ( | ) appears in the monitor during preview and you can check the composition, exposure and focus.Press the shutter release button halfway to end Digital Preview a...

114 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 2 Turn the main switch to | while looking through the viewfinder. You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while the main switch is on | . • No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in t...

115 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down.Two types of Continuous shooting are available. With g (Continuous shooting (Hi)), pictures are taken continuously at the fastest frame rate until the camera buffer memor...

116 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g . 4 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g or h . 5 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures continuously. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The aut...

117 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Self-Timer Shooting This camera has two types of self-timers: g and Z . 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). The [Drive Mode] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g ....

120 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) The shutter can be released from a distance by using the optional remote control unit. You can select h (immediate shutter release) or i (3 sec. delayed release) for remote control shooting. 1 Mount the camera o...

123 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is used with a tripod.When shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer, the mirror pops up and the shutter i...

124 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket) You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the second frame is underexposed (negative co...

125 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 3 Use the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select l (Auto Bracket). 4 Turn the e-dial to set the EV compensation value. The following EV compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p.101) in the [ A Custom Setting] menu. 5 Press the 4 ...

126 Sho o ting Func tion s 4 • When the AF mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames. • When you release your finger from the shutter release button during Auto Bracket, the Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effe...

5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of x and describes how to take pictures with the external flash. Compensating Flash Output .............................128Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash ..129Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ..................

128 U s ing the Flas h 5 Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The flash compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV. * Set interval of steps in [1. EV Steps] (p.101) in the [ A Custom Setting] menu. Set the flash compensation value by tur...

129 U s ing the Flas h 5 Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash You can set to enable shooting while the flash is being charged.Set [On] for [15. Release when Charging] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu (p.76). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default. 15. R e l e a s e w h ...

130 U s ing the Flas h 5 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph. • The aperture value automatically changes according to the...

131 U s ing the Flas h 5 You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully. Using b (Shutter Priority) Mode 1 Set the mode dial to b . b (Shutter Priority) mode is set. 2 Use the e-dial to set the desi...

132 U s ing the Flas h 5 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash to obtain the correct exposure.Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash output is not sufficient.Built-in...

133 U s ing the Flas h 5 DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Depending on the lens used with the x , even if a lens without a hood is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be possible or may be limited due to vignetting.DA, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not list...

135 U s ing the Flas h 5 The AF360FGZ does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to [DIGITAL], but the difference in angle of view between standard 35 mm format and the x is automatically calculated based on the focal length of the lens used (when using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses).The con...

136 U s ing the Flas h 5 With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless. Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ 1 Remove the cover of ...

137 U s ing the Flas h 5 Setting the Channel for the External Flash First set the channel for the external flash unit.1 Set the channel for the external flash unit.2 Attach the external flash to the camera hot shoe.3 Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the shutter release button hal...

138 U s ing the Flas h 5 Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method in wireless mode. Set in [16. Flash in Wireless Mode] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu (p.76). Wireless Shooting Using a Combination of the Built-in Flash and an External Flash Uni...

140 U s ing the Flas h 5 When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) that is set to the Trailing curtain sync function, the built-in flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting. As shown in the illustration below, att...

141 U s ing the Flas h 5 You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or you can use two or more external flashes in combination with the built-in flash. You can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash to connect the AF540FGZ. You can connect AF360FGZ ...

6 Shooting Settings This chapter describes how to set the save format for pictures taken and other settings. Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image) ........................................144Setting the File Format ......................................146

144 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image) You can set Custom Image when the exposure mode is set to e (Program), K (Sensitivity Priority), b (Shutter Priority), c (Aperture Priority), a (Manual) or p (Bulb). By using Custom Image to change the [Ima...

145 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 2 Press the 4 button. The Custom Image screen appears.After the power is turned on, the last image taken is displayed in the background. Set the main switch to | to change the background image to the Digital Preview image. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the...

146 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 Setting the File Format You can select the number of recorded pixels from J , P and i . The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Quality] setting. The default setting is J 3872×259...

147 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Rec. Pixels] setting. The default setting is C (Best). You can set the JPEG quality level in [JPEG Quality] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu (p.74).When the quality level is changed, the n...

148 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 You can set the format of image files. The default setting is JPEG. Set [File Format] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu (p.74). When the file format is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen. You can select PEF or DNG format in [RAW file f...

149 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 You can set the function when the | button (p.19) is pressed in Capture mode.The following settings are available. 1 Select [ | button] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off) for [...

150 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 5 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), and use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the file format when the | button is pressed. 6 Press the 4 button. 7 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to the Capture mode or Playback mode. White balance is a function for ...

152 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera. This provides the optimum whi...

154 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 10 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance. You can fine tune the White Balance setting. 1 Set [7. Adjust White Balance] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu to [On]. 2 Perform desired settings in Steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the White B...

155 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 5 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance. You can set the color space to use. The default setting is [sRGB]. Set [Color Space] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu (...

156 Sho o ting Setti ngs 6 Color Space Color ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ.This color range is called the Color Space.To recreate different color spaces in different devices, standard color spaces have been proposed. This camera supp...

7 Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions in Playback mode. How to Operate the Menus During Playback ...158Rotating Images .................................................160Enlarging Playback Images ...............................161Displaying Multiple I...

158 Play bac k Functio n s 7 How to Operate the Menus During Playback Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [ Q Playback] menu appears. Perform settings related to playing back images in the [ Q Playback] menu. Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Functi...

159 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appears. Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) or the 4 button to set the operation. Playback Fn Menu Setting Items Key or Button Item Function Page 2 DPOF Settings Sets the DPOF settings. p.190 3 RAW Display Converts RAW ...

160 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Rotating Images The x features a function that uses a sensor to rotate and correct the direction of the image when an image is captured.You can also rotate the captured image 90° counterclockwise at a time with the steps below. 1 Press the Q button. Use the four-way cont...

161 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Enlarging Playback Images Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image. 1 0 0 - 0 0 4 6 1 0 0 - 0 0 4 6 1 0 0 - 0 0 4 6 1 / 2 0 0 0 1 / 2 0 0 0F 5 . 6 F 5 . 6 1 / 2 0 0 0F 5 . 6

163 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Displaying Multiple Images You can display 4, 9 or 16 images on the monitor at the same time. The default setting is 9-image display. The number of images can be changed but 9-image display is explained here. 1 Press the Q button. 2 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f ...

164 Play bac k Functio n s 7 3 Turn the e-dial to the right (towards y ) or press the 4 button. A full screen display of the selected image appears. 1 In the multi-image display screen, press the { button. The multi-image options screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 425 ) to select the nu...

165 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Displaying a Folder You can display the contents of folders in the multi-image display screen. 1 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f ) in the multi-image display screen. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the folder you want to display and press the 4 but...

166 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Comparing Images You can display two images side-by-side. 1 Press the { button in Playback mode, and then press the 4 button. Two images are displayed side-by-side. The same image is displayed on the left and right. Turn the e-dial to select the images to compare.You can...

167 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Slideshow You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the monitor. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image to be displayed first. 2 Press ...

169 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Set image display interval for slideshow to [3 sec], [5 sec], [10 sec] or [30 sec]. The default setting is [3 sec].Set whether or not to play back repeatedly. The default setting is [Off]. 1 Select [Slideshow] in the [ Q Playback] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( ...

170 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Changing Playback Display Method The camera switches display information when you press the M button in the Playback screen. A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) an...

171 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Understanding Brightness If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side. When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portion...

172 Play bac k Functio n s 7 You can set whether or not to display the Bright/Dark area warning in Playback mode and set the initial magnification when enlarging images. 1 Select [Playback display] in the [ Q Playback] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 )...

173 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Deleting Multiple Images You can delete all saved images at once. 1 Press the Q button. The single-image playback screen appears. 2 Press the i button twice. The Delete All screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Delete All]. Deleting All Images D...

174 Play bac k Functio n s 7 4 Press the 4 button. All images are deleted.A confirmation screen appears when there are protected images. Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Delete All] or [Leave All] and press the 4 button. You can delete multiple images from the multi-image display at o...

175 Play bac k Functio n s 7 The multi-image display screen appears. 3 Press the i button. 9 appears on the images. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to move to the images to delete and press the 4 button. Image is selected and O appears. Protected images cannot be selected. 5 Press the i butto...

176 Play bac k Functio n s 7 You can delete all images in a selected folder. 1 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f ) in Playback mode to display the folders. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the folder to delete and press the i button. The Delete Folder confirmation screen appear...

177 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select an image to protect. Select an image in the single-image playback screen. 2 Press the Z button. The Pro...

179 Play bac k Functio n s 7 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the provided video cable (I-VC28), you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 1 Selecting t...

8 Processing Images This chapter describes how to process pictures taken and edit RAW images. Processing Images with Digital Filters .............182Editing RAW Images ..........................................185

182 Proc essing Ima g es 8 Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved under a different name. 1 Select an image in Playback mode. 2 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter....

185 Proc essing Ima g es 8 Editing RAW Images You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG files. 1 In Playback mode, select an image to edit. 2 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to display another RAW image. 4 Press th...

186 Proc essing Ima g es 8 5 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. 6 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Save as]. Press the 3 button to return to the previous screen. Select [Cancel] and press the 4 button to return to the single-image playback screen. 7 Press the 4 bu...

9 Printing from the Camera This chapter describes how to make the printing settings. Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) .................190Printing Using PictBridge ..................................193

190 Printin g from the C amera 9 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for printing.DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies and to imprint the date. Se...

191 Printin g from the C amera 9 4 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The frame moves to [Date]. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose whether to insert the date ( O ) or not ( P ). O : The date will be printed. P : The...

193 Printin g from the C amera 9 Printing Using PictBridge This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing).Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly.Select the images you want to prin...

194 Printin g from the C amera 9 1 Press the 3 button. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu or [ Q Playback] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the [ R Set-up] menu. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [USB Connection]. 4 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). A pop-up menu app...

195 Printin g from the C amera 9 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Face the arrow on the provided USB cable toward the S mark on the camera, and connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer. The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers. 3 Turn the printer on. 4 After the printer...

196 Printin g from the C amera 9 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Single Image] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print single image screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the num...

198 Printin g from the C amera 9 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [All Images] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print all images screen appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not. The number of copies and the date setting that you cho...

199 Printin g from the C amera 9 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears.Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to check the number of copies for each image, whether the date is imprinted or no...

10 Camera Settings This chapter describes how to change the camera settings. How to Operate the [ R Set-up] Menu ...............202 Formatting the SD Memory Card ......................203Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language ...............................................204A...

203 Camera Settin g s 10 Formatting the SD Memory Card Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. 1 Select [Format] in the [ R Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-w...

204 Camera Settin g s 10 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is all O (On). There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE Lock, | button, Self- timer and Remote Control. 1 Select [Beep] in the [ R S...

205 Camera Settin g s 10 You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose [12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for time display method.Set in [Date Adjust] in the [ R Set-up] menu (p.202). 1 Setting the Date and ...

206 Camera Settin g s 10 The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.49) serve as the date and time of your present location.Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas. 1 Select [World Time] in the [ R Set-up] menu. 2 Press the ...

208 Camera Settin g s 10 List of World Time Cities Region City Region City North America Honolulu Africa/West Asia Dakar Anchorage Algiers Vancouver Johannesburg San Francisco Istanbul Los Angeles Cairo Calgary Jerusalem Denver Nairobi Chicago Jeddah Miami Tehran Toronto Dubai New York Karachi Halif...

210 Camera Settin g s 10 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display You can set the size of the text selected in the menus to [Std.] (normal display) or [Large] (magnified display).Set in [Text Size] in the [ R Set-up] menu (p.202). Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the monitor...

211 Camera Settin g s 10 You can adjust the brightness of the monitor. Adjust settings when the monitor is hard to see.Set in [Brightness Level] in the [ R Set-up] menu (p.202). You can adjust the settings related to Instant Review and Digital Preview. You can set the Instant Review display time and...

212 Camera Settin g s 10 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) and use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off], and then press the 4 button. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [Histogram]. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P ...

213 Camera Settin g s 10 Setting the Image Folder Naming Convention You can select the method for assigning the folder names for storing images. The default setting is [Date]. Set in [Folder Name] in the [ R Set-up] menu (p.202). You can select the method for assigning the file number of an image wh...

214 Camera Settin g s 10 Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images.Set in [Video Out] in the [ R Set-up] menu (p.202). 1 Connecting the Camera to AV E...

215 Camera Settin g s 10 You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when the optional Battery Grip D-BG3 (p.235) is attached. The default setting is [Auto Select]. 1 Select [Select battery] in the [ R Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Select battery] s...

216 Camera Settin g s 10 Using Pixel Mapping Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective pixels in the CCD. 1 Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [ R Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 3 Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Pixel Mapping] and press...

217 Camera Settin g s 10 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off.The following settings can be saved: Flash mode, Drive mode, White Balance, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Flash Exp. Comp., Playback Display, Scene Displ...

11 Resetting to Default Settings Resets the camera settings. Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/ Set-up Menu ..220Resetting the Custom Function Menu ..............221

220 Rese tting to Defau lt Settin g s 11 Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/ Set-up Menu Settings in [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [ Q Playback] menu and [ R Set-up] menu can be reset to default settings.However, Date Adjust, Language/ , Video Out, Text Size, and the World Time city settings are not reset. 1 Selec...

221 Rese tting to Defau lt Settin g s 11 Resetting the Custom Function Menu Reset settings in [ A Custom Setting] menu to default settings. 1 Select [Reset Custom Function] in the [ A Custom Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [ A Reset Custom Function] screen appears. 3 Use th...

224 App e ndix 12 Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings.The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.219). No : The setting is saved even after reset. ...

226 App e ndix 12 [ A Custom Setting] Menu * The [ A Custom Setting] menu settings are reset. Sensor Cleaning — — p.233 Reset — — p.220 Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page Settings P (Off) Yes p.75 1. EV Steps 1/2 EV Steps Yes p.101 2. Sensitivity Steps 1 EV Steps Yes p.83 3. Meter Operating Tim...

227 App e ndix 12 Fn Menu * The filter color and frequency settings can be saved or reset. Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page Drive Mode 9 (Single frame shooting) Yes p.115p.117p.120p.124 Flash Mode Depends on Capture mode Yes p.62 White Balance F (Auto) Yes p.150 ISO Sensitivity AUTO (ISO 100 ...

228 App e ndix 12 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations Lenses that can be used with this camera Only DA and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an s (Auto) position on the aperture ring can be used with factory default settings. Refer to Notes on [23. Using Aperture Ring] (p.230)...

229 App e ndix 12 Lens names and mount names DA lenses with an ultrasonic motor and FA zoom lenses with power zoom use the K AF2 mount. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA lenses without ultrasonic motors and D FA, FA J and F lenses use the K AF mount. See the lens manual for details. Note that th...

230 App e ndix 12 Notes on [23. Using Aperture Ring] Aperture Ring Use When [23. Using aperture ring] is set to [Permitted] in [ A Custom Setting] menu (p.76), 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 (Auto) position or a lens without an ...

231 App e ndix 12 Cleaning the CCD Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. The Dust Removal function shakes the CCD to remove dust that has collected. 1 Select [Dust Removal] i...

233 App e ndix 12 Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower.Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee.You can use the Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 (optional) when cleaning the CCD. 1 Tu...

235 App e ndix 12 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories.Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. The Battery Grip has features such as ...

236 App e ndix 12 Auto Flash AF540FGZAuto Flash AF360FGZ The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are P-TTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of 54 and 36 (ISO 100/m), respectively. Their features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, auto flash, high-speed sync flash, wireless flash, s...

237 App e ndix 12 Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 When using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ as a wireless flash, this large clip is used for setting the external flash on a desk or table. Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying up to 1.18 times.When the eyecup is attached to the x w...

238 App e ndix 12 Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter. Install it on the viewfinder.If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction lens adapter M of approximately –5 to +3 m –1 (per meter). ME Viewfinder Cap (*) Eyecup F P ...

239 App e ndix 12 Clean the optical parts such as the CCD and lens of this camera. Body Mount Cap K Hot Shoe Cover F K (*) USB Cable I-USB17 (*) Video Cable I-VC28 (*) Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 Others

240 App e ndix 12 Error Messages Error Message Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.41, p.72) You may be able to save new images by converting to JPEG format or changing the JPEG record pixe...

243 App e ndix 12 Troubleshooting We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Remedy The camera does not turn on Batteries are not installed Check if batteries are installed. If not, install charged batteries. Batteries are not installed properly Check...

246 App e ndix 12 Main Specifications Number of Shots JPEG Quality (Compression): C (Best) = 1/4.5, D (Better) = 1/8, E (Good) = 1/16 Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash Effective Pixels Approx. 10.2 megapixels Sensor Total pixels approx. ...

250 App e ndix 12 Glossary AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images on a computer. When image is opened by non-co...

251 App e ndix 12 Color Space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera, [AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression over sRGB. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of...

254 App e ndix 12 Vignetting The picture edges are blackened when part of the light coming from the subject is blocked by the hood or filter ring, or when the flash is partially blocked by the lens. White Balance While shooting, color temperature is adjusted to match the light source so that the sub...

255 12 Appe ndix Index Symbols [ A Custom Setting] Menu ...................... 75, 158, 226 i (Delete) button ............. 21, 72 m c (EV Compensation) button ....................... 19, 21, 100 K (Flash pop-up) button ............................... 19, 62 Q (Playback) button ........................

260 12 Appe ndix 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 ...

261 12 Appe ndix required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you a...

262 12 Appe ndix For customers in USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer...

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