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... if recording, playback or transferring your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. This will return to normal at a wedding or during traveling). Doing so may appear black at high temperatures, but will be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such...
... if recording, playback or transferring your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. This will return to normal at a wedding or during traveling). Doing so may appear black at high temperatures, but will be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such...
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...Wireless Mode 165 Red-Eye Reduction 168 Trailing Curtain Sync 169 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord 169 Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords 170 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash 171 Shooting Settings 173 Setting the File Format 174 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels 174 Setting the JPEG Quality Level 175 Setting the File Format 177 Setting the Green Button Function 179 Setting the White Balance 182 Adjusting the White Balance Manually 184 Fine-Tuning the White Balance 186 Setting the Color Space 187 Correcting Images 189 Adjusting the Brightness 189 Lens...
...Wireless Mode 165 Red-Eye Reduction 168 Trailing Curtain Sync 169 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord 169 Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords 170 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash 171 Shooting Settings 173 Setting the File Format 174 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels 174 Setting the JPEG Quality Level 175 Setting the File Format 177 Setting the Green Button Function 179 Setting the White Balance 182 Adjusting the White Balance Manually 184 Fine-Tuning the White Balance 186 Setting the Color Space 187 Correcting Images 189 Adjusting the Brightness 189 Lens...
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... Operation of the Power Lamp 254 Setting the DPOF Settings 255 Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif 257 Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping 259 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory 260 Connecting to a Computer 263 Using Captured Images on a Computer 264 Saving Images on Your Computer 265 Setting USB Connection Mode 265 Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer ....266 Using the Provided Software 268 Installing the Software 268 The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen...
... Operation of the Power Lamp 254 Setting the DPOF Settings 255 Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif 257 Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping 259 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory 260 Connecting to a Computer 263 Using Captured Images on a Computer 264 Saving Images on Your Computer 265 Setting USB Connection Mode 265 Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer ....266 Using the Provided Software 268 Installing the Software 268 The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen...
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...Mode dial Changes Capture mode. (p.83) 7 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (p.112) and manual focus mode (p.121). 8 K/i button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.67) 9 e-dial Sets the shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity and EV compensation values. 0 =/L button You can select the function of this button either to focus on the target or to lock the exposure value. (p.102, p.108, p.114) 19 a Q button Switches to Playback mode. (p.74) Before Using Your Camera b U button Displays the Live View. 1 (p.143) c M button Displays the status screen (p.23) Displays the control...
...Mode dial Changes Capture mode. (p.83) 7 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (p.112) and manual focus mode (p.121). 8 K/i button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.67) 9 e-dial Sets the shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity and EV compensation values. 0 =/L button You can select the function of this button either to focus on the target or to lock the exposure value. (p.102, p.108, p.114) 19 a Q button Switches to Playback mode. (p.74) Before Using Your Camera b U button Displays the Live View. 1 (p.143) c M button Displays the status screen (p.23) Displays the control...
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... tungsten light color tone when the white balance is locked. p.110 8. p.135 A2 While using flash. Slow Shutter Speed NR Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in Bulb start exposure with a press and stop it with remote control. p.120 6. Remote Control in the focusing area during multi- p.92 14. p.91 A1 4. Meter Operating Time Sets the exposure metering time. Auto Bracketing Sets the order for ISO sensitivity. AWB in slow speed shooting. p.106 4 5. Link AE to AF Point Sets whether to use Autofocus when Control shooting...
... tungsten light color tone when the white balance is locked. p.110 8. p.135 A2 While using flash. Slow Shutter Speed NR Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in Bulb start exposure with a press and stop it with remote control. p.120 6. Remote Control in the focusing area during multi- p.92 14. p.91 A1 4. Meter Operating Time Sets the exposure metering time. Auto Bracketing Sets the order for ISO sensitivity. AWB in slow speed shooting. p.106 4 5. Link AE to AF Point Sets whether to use Autofocus when Control shooting...
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... by combining them. The shutter speed can set within the range of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.88) 1 Set the mode dial to a. 4 2 Turn the e-dial to adjust the aperture value. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of 1/6000 to 30 seconds. 3 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to adjust the shutter speed. Shooting Functions
... by combining them. The shutter speed can set within the range of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.88) 1 Set the mode dial to a. 4 2 Turn the e-dial to adjust the aperture value. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of 1/6000 to 30 seconds. 3 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to adjust the shutter speed. Shooting Functions
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..., the autofocus continues to n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or l (Night Snap). Shooting Functions 4 • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is displayed. • Turning the zoom ring with AF Locked] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81) to lock the exposure value while the focus is locked. AE-L with the focus locked may cause the subject to be out of focus. • The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.243...
..., the autofocus continues to n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or l (Night Snap). Shooting Functions 4 • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is displayed. • Turning the zoom ring with AF Locked] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81) to lock the exposure value while the focus is locked. AE-L with the focus locked may cause the subject to be out of focus. • The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.243...
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...-speed flash sync) is ready to take a picture. Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in flash as a control flash. 166 Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. Set in flash. 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Flash Mode Wireless Mode Using the Flash 0.0 MENU Cancel OK OK 5 When the drive mode is set to i (Remote Control (3s delay)) or the lens aperture is not set to...
...-speed flash sync) is ready to take a picture. Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in flash as a control flash. 166 Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. Set in flash. 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Flash Mode Wireless Mode Using the Flash 0.0 MENU Cancel OK OK 5 When the drive mode is set to i (Remote Control (3s delay)) or the lens aperture is not set to...
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... the four-way controller (4) in [8. Saves the background image. Select [Save as] and press the 4 button. 6 4 Press the 4 button. WB When Using Flash] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.81). The camera is ready to take a picture. • White balance cannot be adjusted when Capture mode is set to Picture mode or H (Scene) mode, or when Cross Processing is set the white balance for when the flash discharges. 183 1 Set the mode dial to select the white balance. White Balance Auto Shooting Settings CTE MENU Cancel INFO Check...
... the four-way controller (4) in [8. Saves the background image. Select [Save as] and press the 4 button. 6 4 Press the 4 button. WB When Using Flash] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.81). The camera is ready to take a picture. • White balance cannot be adjusted when Capture mode is set to Picture mode or H (Scene) mode, or when Cross Processing is set the white balance for when the flash discharges. 183 1 Set the mode dial to select the white balance. White Balance Auto Shooting Settings CTE MENU Cancel INFO Check...
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... M button. 8 The save confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change Custom Image. Refer to p.182 for setting White Balance and p.194 for setting File Format. 2 Press the four-way controller (4) to change White Balance, or press the four-way controller (5) to select [Save as desired. The image can be made after new images are shot or the camera is saved as before shooting. The image with the White Balance or Custom Image setting is turned off. The [White Balance] or [Custom Image] screen appears. 3 Set White Balance or Custom Image...
... M button. 8 The save confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change Custom Image. Refer to p.182 for setting White Balance and p.194 for setting File Format. 2 Press the four-way controller (4) to change White Balance, or press the four-way controller (5) to select [Save as desired. The image can be made after new images are shot or the camera is saved as before shooting. The image with the White Balance or Custom Image setting is turned off. The [White Balance] or [Custom Image] screen appears. 3 Set White Balance or Custom Image...
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...) JPEG ´ RAW+ - Number of Shots exposure Auto EV Adjustment 2times P (Off) AF Mode f AE Metering L (Multi-segment) Select AF Point b (5 AF Points) Recorded Pixels X Quality Level C (Best) Movie Sound g (On) Movie Aperture Control Shake Reduction Fixed l (Off) Live View Info Overlay Show Grid Histogram Bright/Dark Area O (On) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) Autofocus Mode I (Face Detection AF) Status Screen 1 Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark Area 1 sec. P (Off) P (Off) Color Space sRGB RAW File Format PEF Green Button Custom Image*2 Optical Preview...
...) JPEG ´ RAW+ - Number of Shots exposure Auto EV Adjustment 2times P (Off) AF Mode f AE Metering L (Multi-segment) Select AF Point b (5 AF Points) Recorded Pixels X Quality Level C (Best) Movie Sound g (On) Movie Aperture Control Shake Reduction Fixed l (Off) Live View Info Overlay Show Grid Histogram Bright/Dark Area O (On) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) Autofocus Mode I (Face Detection AF) Status Screen 1 Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark Area 1 sec. P (Off) P (Off) Color Space sRGB RAW File Format PEF Green Button Custom Image*2 Optical Preview...
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... AF Locked 6. High-ISO NR 15. Flash in Focus 22. Catch-in Wireless Mode 18. Off Off 0 - + Auto White Balance Subtle Correction Enable AF1 Off Mode1 On Medium ISO 800 Off On On On Standard Off Prohibited - Mode/Playback/Set-up ] menu, direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to AF Point 7. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up Menu Settings in the [A Rec. Meter Operating Time 5. High-ISO NR Start Level 16. Release While Charging 17. Power lamp 21. Reset Setting Yes...
... AF Locked 6. High-ISO NR 15. Flash in Focus 22. Catch-in Wireless Mode 18. Off Off 0 - + Auto White Balance Subtle Correction Enable AF1 Off Mode1 On Medium ISO 800 Off On On On Standard Off Prohibited - Mode/Playback/Set-up ] menu, direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to AF Point 7. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up Menu Settings in the [A Rec. Meter Operating Time 5. High-ISO NR Start Level 16. Release While Charging 17. Power lamp 21. Reset Setting Yes...
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... disabled when using the built-in flash and AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC. *4 Aberration correction is available in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. Refer to the lens manual for restrictions that the built-in flash cannot be used as an auto extension tube or auto bellows are used. Refer to the s (Auto) position, pre A lenses or soft focus lenses are used with this camera is set [22. Appendix Mode 1] menu. Pictures can be used , the camera...
... disabled when using the built-in flash and AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC. *4 Aberration correction is available in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. Refer to the lens manual for restrictions that the built-in flash cannot be used as an auto extension tube or auto bellows are used. Refer to the s (Auto) position, pre A lenses or soft focus lenses are used with this camera is set [22. Appendix Mode 1] menu. Pictures can be used , the camera...
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... SD Memory Card error. Disabling Live View temporarily to protect circuitry Live View cannot be saved because SD Memory Card is full. Press the 4 button and try using Live View again when the camera has cooled down. an image (p.207) Camera overheated. Replace the batteries with other cameras, or when Resize or Cropping is started for minimum size images. Delete unwanted images and perform DPOF settings again. (p.75) The operation could not be developed RAW files captured with new ones or use...
... SD Memory Card error. Disabling Live View temporarily to protect circuitry Live View cannot be saved because SD Memory Card is full. Press the 4 button and try using Live View again when the camera has cooled down. an image (p.207) Camera overheated. Replace the batteries with other cameras, or when Resize or Cropping is started for minimum size images. Delete unwanted images and perform DPOF settings again. (p.75) The operation could not be developed RAW files captured with new ones or use...
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... Memory Card with charged batteries or use manual focus. (p.121) Appendix Alternatively, use the low AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.42) The shutter cannot be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. If not, install charged batteries. Using Aperture Ring] of batteries. The camera does not turn the power on. Lock focus on etc.), dark colors, intricate designs, rapidlymoving objects or scenery shot through a window or a net-like pattern. Problem Cause Remedy Batteries...
... Memory Card with charged batteries or use manual focus. (p.121) Appendix Alternatively, use the low AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.42) The shutter cannot be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. If not, install charged batteries. Using Aperture Ring] of batteries. The camera does not turn the power on. Lock focus on etc.), dark colors, intricate designs, rapidlymoving objects or scenery shot through a window or a net-like pattern. Problem Cause Remedy Batteries...
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...Memory Card is blinking = Flash should be used, Shutter speed, Sensitivity, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity remaining, m = EV Compensation, \ = Manual focus, Picture mode icon, Shake Reduction display Live View: TTL method using the image sensor, Zoom Display and Show Grid are shot continuously with exposure bracketing. (Selectable between 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV for EV steps) Select the number of shots between 2 and 9 (Auto EV Adjustment can be set beep. PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after activation. self...
...Memory Card is blinking = Flash should be used, Shutter speed, Sensitivity, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity remaining, m = EV Compensation, \ = Manual focus, Picture mode icon, Shake Reduction display Live View: TTL method using the image sensor, Zoom Display and Show Grid are shot continuously with exposure bracketing. (Selectable between 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV for EV steps) Select the number of shots between 2 and 9 (Auto EV Adjustment can be set beep. PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after activation. self...
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... the used lens type and shooting conditions) Dust Removal SP coating and CMOS sensor operations for 75 cities (28 time zones) Shake Reduction CMOS Image Sensor Shift, effective compensation range = up to operate when the camera is turned on. Built-in Flash External Flash Sync P-TTL built-in the custom function setting) Continuous as long as the shutter release button is lit. and slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed Sync flash, Auto-popup function Hot shoe with M-contact, which couples with PENTAX dedicated auto flashes, ISO...
... the used lens type and shooting conditions) Dust Removal SP coating and CMOS sensor operations for 75 cities (28 time zones) Shake Reduction CMOS Image Sensor Shift, effective compensation range = up to operate when the camera is turned on. Built-in Flash External Flash Sync P-TTL built-in the custom function setting) Continuous as long as the shutter release button is lit. and slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed Sync flash, Auto-popup function Hot shoe with M-contact, which couples with PENTAX dedicated auto flashes, ISO...
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... 303 Color Space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are converted to decrease the depth of the light source illuminating the subject. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is also used . This is a general-purpose RAW file format designed by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). DNG RAW file DNG (Digital Negative) is indicated in the image loses contrast and appears black.
... 303 Color Space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are converted to decrease the depth of the light source illuminating the subject. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is also used . This is a general-purpose RAW file format designed by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). DNG RAW file DNG (Digital Negative) is indicated in the image loses contrast and appears black.
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... (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by changing the shutter speed and/or aperture value. Exposure Bracketing For automatically changing exposure. 304 Dynamic Range (D-Range) Indicated with silver halide film. When the shutter release button is determined by the combination of pixels. However, images taken with a high shutter speed even in dark places, reducing camera shake. EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value is pressed, three images are more susceptible to light. Histogram...
... (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by changing the shutter speed and/or aperture value. Exposure Bracketing For automatically changing exposure. 304 Dynamic Range (D-Range) Indicated with silver halide film. When the shutter release button is determined by the combination of pixels. However, images taken with a high shutter speed even in dark places, reducing camera shake. EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value is pressed, three images are more susceptible to light. Histogram...
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... (Flash 168 P-TTL Auto (Flash 163 Q Quality Level 46, 149, 175, 305 Quick Zoom 203 R RAW 177, 305 RAW Button Function .......... 180 RAW Development 233 RAW File Format 178 [A Rec. Mode] Menu .... 79, 276 Recorded Pixels ..... 46, 174, 305 Red-eye reduction ......... 71, 168 Remaining image storage capacity 41 Remote Control 134 Reset 280 311 Resize 224 Retro (Digital Filter) ......140, 227 Rotate 213 S Saturation (Custom Image 194 H (Scene) mode 85 SD Memory Card 44 Select & Delete 215 Select Battery 253 Self-timer 131...
... (Flash 168 P-TTL Auto (Flash 163 Q Quality Level 46, 149, 175, 305 Quick Zoom 203 R RAW 177, 305 RAW Button Function .......... 180 RAW Development 233 RAW File Format 178 [A Rec. Mode] Menu .... 79, 276 Recorded Pixels ..... 46, 174, 305 Red-eye reduction ......... 71, 168 Remaining image storage capacity 41 Remote Control 134 Reset 280 311 Resize 224 Retro (Digital Filter) ......140, 227 Rotate 213 S Saturation (Custom Image 194 H (Scene) mode 85 SD Memory Card 44 Select & Delete 215 Select Battery 253 Self-timer 131...