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SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Operation Manual
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... other than personal enjoyment cannot be taken here also. Thank you for the direct printout of images. Images taken with this manual before using the unified standard for purchasing the PENTAX J Digital Camera. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the J that are different form the actual product. Although the level of obtaining copyrights also cannot...
... other than personal enjoyment cannot be taken here also. Thank you for the direct printout of images. Images taken with this manual before using the unified standard for purchasing the PENTAX J Digital Camera. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the J that are different form the actual product. Although the level of obtaining copyrights also cannot...
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...USAGE 2 Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 9 Before Using Your Camera 11 J Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14 Camera 14 LCD Monitor Indications 16 Viewfinder Indications 20 LCD Panel Indications 22 Getting Started ...27 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 28 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 31 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Setting the Display Language 33 Setting the Date and Time 35 Attaching the Lens 37 ...
...USAGE 2 Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 9 Before Using Your Camera 11 J Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14 Camera 14 LCD Monitor Indications 16 Viewfinder Indications 20 LCD Panel Indications 22 Getting Started ...27 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 28 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 31 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Setting the Display Language 33 Setting the Date and Time 35 Attaching the Lens 37 ...
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.../Contrast 111 Setting the White Balance 112 Setting the Sensitivity 115 Setting the Color Space 117 Focusing 118 Using the Autofocus 118 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 121 Selecting the Focus Point (Focus Point 123 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock 125 Setting the Exposure 127 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...
.../Contrast 111 Setting the White Balance 112 Setting the Sensitivity 115 Setting the Color Space 117 Focusing 118 Using the Autofocus 118 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 121 Selecting the Focus Point (Focus Point 123 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock 125 Setting the Exposure 127 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...
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The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. 1 Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows useful information. Read it and follow the instructions. ...Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. Be 3 sure to take when operating the camera. 9 Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of J by buttons and menus. 5 Function Reference Introduces functions to ...
The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. 1 Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows useful information. Read it and follow the instructions. ...Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. Be 3 sure to take when operating the camera. 9 Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of J by buttons and menus. 5 Function Reference Introduces functions to ...
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... capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a conventional 35 mm SLR camera, with the J. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors. • Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a 35 mm camera 150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with 0.95× magnification. Inversely, ... 1.5 to use. The captured area (view angle) will differ for J and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is equivalent to various parts of the camera. 12 J Camera Characteristics Before Using Your Camera • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high...
... capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a conventional 35 mm SLR camera, with the J. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors. • Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a 35 mm camera 150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with 0.95× magnification. Inversely, ... 1.5 to use. The captured area (view angle) will differ for J and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is equivalent to various parts of the camera. 12 J Camera Characteristics Before Using Your Camera • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high...
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Checking the Contents of the Package 13 The following accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FL (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW28 Strap O-ST10 Lithium batteries CR-V3 (two) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Operating Manual Check that all accessories are packaged with your camera.
Checking the Contents of the Package 13 The following accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FL (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW28 Strap O-ST10 Lithium batteries CR-V3 (two) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Operating Manual Check that all accessories are packaged with your camera.
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Before Using Your Camera 21 10 Number of recordable images/EV compensation Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.100) EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is ... the number of recordable images with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure 1 mode is a. (p.138) 11 Manual white balance (p.113) Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjusting. 12 Manual focus (p.121) Appears when focus mode is \. 13 ISO sensitivity warning (p.116) Appears when warning value is superimposed...
Before Using Your Camera 21 10 Number of recordable images/EV compensation Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.100) EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is ... the number of recordable images with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure 1 mode is a. (p.138) 11 Manual white balance (p.113) Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjusting. 12 Manual focus (p.121) Appears when focus mode is \. 13 ISO sensitivity warning (p.116) Appears when warning value is superimposed...
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...) when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your camera will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data. • Be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC10 operating manual when using the AC adapter. • The rechargeable batteries in your PC. 1... Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal...
...) when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your camera will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data. • Be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC10 operating manual when using the AC adapter. • The rechargeable batteries in your PC. 1... Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal...
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... picture is in the viewfinder when the subject is taken. Focus indicator The focus indicator ] appears in focus. The flash pops up automatically when necessary. (Manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to [Auto].) 1OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (p.45) 1Hard-to determine the size of the subject...
... picture is in the viewfinder when the subject is taken. Focus indicator The focus indicator ] appears in focus. The flash pops up automatically when necessary. (Manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to [Auto].) 1OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (p.45) 1Hard-to determine the size of the subject...
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... even when ] (focus indicator) is not perfect. Basic Operations Subject may be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to f below). 46 Hard-to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the foreground and background within the focus points range. (f) Multiple subjects in the viewfinder.
... even when ] (focus indicator) is not perfect. Basic Operations Subject may be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to f below). 46 Hard-to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the foreground and background within the focus points range. (f) Multiple subjects in the viewfinder.
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D Manl flash+Redeye reduct Discharges flash manually. B Auto discharge Camera automatically determines surrounding light and built-in flash pops up and discharges automatically when necessary. (Flash does not discharge even if it is pressed to a ... following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to 4 m. Flash discharges when popped up when not necessary.) b Manual discharge Discharges flash manually. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this. 1DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.151) • ...
D Manl flash+Redeye reduct Discharges flash manually. B Auto discharge Camera automatically determines surrounding light and built-in flash pops up and discharges automatically when necessary. (Flash does not discharge even if it is pressed to a ... following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to 4 m. Flash discharges when popped up when not necessary.) b Manual discharge Discharges flash manually. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this. 1DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.151) • ...
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...When discharge is fully charged, b appears in the LCD monitor, LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22) Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up when shooting mode is set , E appears on the...I, U, =, s, q, \, or .. 2 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 4 Push down retract. 51 Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up. If Auto discharge is used regardless of flash mode settings...
...When discharge is fully charged, b appears in the LCD monitor, LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22) Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up when shooting mode is set , E appears on the...I, U, =, s, q, \, or .. 2 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 4 Push down retract. 51 Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up. If Auto discharge is used regardless of flash mode settings...
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... flash as far away from closer if a zoom lens is in use the red-eye reduction function, set to wide angle and shoot from the camera as possible when using an external flash. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is taken with... a person's face cast in shadow. Use of the flash in this camera reduces red-eye by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Flash is discharged manually when shooting with a flash. Taking pictures (Auto Picture) 1 Confirm that the flash mode is set...
... flash as far away from closer if a zoom lens is in use the red-eye reduction function, set to wide angle and shoot from the camera as possible when using an external flash. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is taken with... a person's face cast in shadow. Use of the flash in this camera reduces red-eye by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Flash is discharged manually when shooting with a flash. Taking pictures (Auto Picture) 1 Confirm that the flash mode is set...
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...58 7 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The shutter will be turned off. Removing the Eyecup FL Attaching the Viewfinder cap 8 Turn the camera off after the shutter release button is pressed fully. 1 The beep can be released about 12 seconds after shooting. For g, the self-timer lamp ...viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.142). (Ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is canceled and returns to a (Manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FL by pulling one side upward when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap. The beep is released....
...58 7 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The shutter will be turned off. Removing the Eyecup FL Attaching the Viewfinder cap 8 Turn the camera off after the shutter release button is pressed fully. 1 The beep can be released about 12 seconds after shooting. For g, the self-timer lamp ...viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.142). (Ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is canceled and returns to a (Manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FL by pulling one side upward when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap. The beep is released....
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Basic Operations 4 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to let you know that the camera is in focus. • You cannot focus with the remote control. The self-timer lamp will blink to select h or i. The focus indicator ] appears in ..., flash does not fire automatically even when set [AF in remote control] to [On] in default settings. Pop up the flash manually beforehand. (p.51) The Drive Mode options screen appears. The camera is in remote control wait status. 60 3 Press the four-way controller (2). You can set to take pictures. 6 Press the...
Basic Operations 4 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to let you know that the camera is in focus. • You cannot focus with the remote control. The self-timer lamp will blink to select h or i. The focus indicator ] appears in ..., flash does not fire automatically even when set [AF in remote control] to [On] in default settings. Pop up the flash manually beforehand. (p.51) The Drive Mode options screen appears. The camera is in remote control wait status. 60 3 Press the four-way controller (2). You can set to take pictures. 6 Press the...
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...distance of the remote control unit is set to a (manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FL by pulling one side upward when using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first. • The camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after the shutter release ...button on the remote control. The shutter will be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Contact PENTAX service center to stop the remote control operation after it...
...distance of the remote control unit is set to a (manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FL by pulling one side upward when using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first. • The camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after the shutter release ...button on the remote control. The shutter will be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Contact PENTAX service center to stop the remote control operation after it...
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Use the included PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 software to the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Operating Manual" for details. 3 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the camera. Refer to play back captured still pictures with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. Basic Operations 100-0046 Playing Back Still Pictures 63 Playing Back Images You can play back using a PC.
Use the included PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 software to the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Operating Manual" for details. 3 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the camera. Refer to play back captured still pictures with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. Basic Operations 100-0046 Playing Back Still Pictures 63 Playing Back Images You can play back using a PC.
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... the video cable to the USB/Video terminal on . • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter (optional) is connected. Basic Operations 70 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other... end of the video cable to which the camera is recommended. (p.28) • Refer to the operating manual for the TV or AV device to the video IN jack on the TV. 3 Turn the TV and...
... the video cable to the USB/Video terminal on . • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter (optional) is connected. Basic Operations 70 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other... end of the video cable to which the camera is recommended. (p.28) • Refer to the operating manual for the TV or AV device to the video IN jack on the TV. 3 Turn the TV and...
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... not all images (p.88) Print with the included USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly. For details, refer to the operating manual for printing on a single sheet. Printing Using PictBridge 83 Basic Operations This function lets you want to print, the number of ...out of copies exceeds 500. • You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for your printer. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Operating Manual" when connecting to the printer. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with DPOF settings (p.90) ¶ Disconnect...
... not all images (p.88) Print with the included USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly. For details, refer to the operating manual for printing on a single sheet. Printing Using PictBridge 83 Basic Operations This function lets you want to print, the number of ...out of copies exceeds 500. • You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for your printer. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Operating Manual" when connecting to the printer. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with DPOF settings (p.90) ¶ Disconnect...