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... to this product, with the specified power and voltage. Do not leave the camera in the package. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to violent impact. Should the AC plug cord be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. Contents of the recording cannot be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or...
... to this product, with the specified power and voltage. Do not leave the camera in the package. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to violent impact. Should the AC plug cord be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. Contents of the recording cannot be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or...
Operation Manual
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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...
Operation Manual
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... 240 Formatting an SD Memory Card 242 Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ......243 Setting the Beep 243 Changing the Date and Time Display 244 Setting the World Time 244 Setting the Display Language 247 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display 248 Setting the Text Size 248 Setting the Guide Display Time 248 Setting the Status Screen Display 248 Setting the Display for Instant Review 249 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 250 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor 251 Setting the Folder Name/File Number...
... 240 Formatting an SD Memory Card 242 Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ......243 Setting the Beep 243 Changing the Date and Time Display 244 Setting the World Time 244 Setting the Display Language 247 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display 248 Setting the Text Size 248 Setting the Guide Display Time 248 Setting the Status Screen Display 248 Setting the Display for Instant Review 249 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 250 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor 251 Setting the Folder Name/File Number...
Operation Manual
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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...
Operation Manual
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... by combining them. 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 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 suitable to take pictures 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. 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 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 suitable to take pictures of 1/6000 to 30 seconds. 3 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to adjust the shutter speed. Shooting Functions
Operation Manual
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... that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.243) • You cannot set the focus lock when [AF Mode] is set to k (Continuous mode), the Picture mode is set 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 focus on the subject until the shutter is Locked Set [5. AE-L with AF Locked 1 Off...
... that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.243) • You cannot set the focus lock when [AF Mode] is set to k (Continuous mode), the Picture mode is set 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 focus on the subject until the shutter is Locked Set [5. AE-L with AF Locked 1 Off...
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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 wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. Set in wireless mode. HSb (High-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 [17. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 2 Select r and press the 4 button. 166 Using the Built-in...
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 wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash. Set in wireless mode. HSb (High-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 [17. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 2 Select r and press the 4 button. 166 Using the Built-in...
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...-way controller (4) in [8. White Balance Auto Shooting Settings CTE MENU Cancel INFO Check OK OK Available operations mc button M button You can set the white balance for when the flash discharges. 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. • Because the light source changes when a flash discharges, you can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the setting...
...-way controller (4) in [8. White Balance Auto Shooting Settings CTE MENU Cancel INFO Check OK OK Available operations mc button M button You can set the white balance for when the flash discharges. 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. • Because the light source changes when a flash discharges, you can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the setting...
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... shot or the camera is saved as ] and press the 4 button. Refer to p.182 for setting White Balance and p.194 for setting File Format. 2 Press the four-way controller (4) to change Custom Image. Processing Images The image with the White Balance or Custom Image setting is turned off. Refer to p.177 for setting Custom Image. 4 Press the M button. 8 The save confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change White Balance, or press the four-way controller (5) to select [Save as a new image. The [White Balance] or [Custom Image] screen...
... shot or the camera is saved as ] and press the 4 button. Refer to p.182 for setting White Balance and p.194 for setting File Format. 2 Press the four-way controller (4) to change Custom Image. Processing Images The image with the White Balance or Custom Image setting is turned off. Refer to p.177 for setting Custom Image. 4 Press the M button. 8 The save confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change White Balance, or press the four-way controller (5) to select [Save as a new image. The [White Balance] or [Custom Image] screen...
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...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. O (On) JPEG ´ RAW+ - Item Default Setting Multi- Green Button Green Button Histogram Digital Preview*2 Bright/Dark Area Digital Filter*2 Cancel RAW after 1 shot Button Function...
...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. O (On) JPEG ´ RAW+ - Item Default Setting Multi- Green Button Green Button Histogram Digital Preview*2 Bright/Dark Area Digital Filter*2 Cancel RAW after 1 shot Button Function...
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...-ISO NR Start Level 16. Power lamp 21. Catch-in Wireless Mode 18. Link AE to default settings. Saving Rotation Info 19. EV Steps 2. Sensitivity Steps 3. Meter Operating Time 5. AF with AF Locked 6. Release While Charging 17. Mode/Playback/Set-up ] menu, direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to AF Point 7. 280 [A Custom Setting] Menu Item 1. AF/AE-L Button 11. Slow Shutter Speed NR 14. Auto Image Rotation 20. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up Menu Settings in the [A Rec. Off Off 0 - + Auto White Balance Subtle Correction Enable AF1...
...-ISO NR Start Level 16. Power lamp 21. Catch-in Wireless Mode 18. Link AE to default settings. Saving Rotation Info 19. EV Steps 2. Sensitivity Steps 3. Meter Operating Time 5. AF with AF Locked 6. Release While Charging 17. Mode/Playback/Set-up ] menu, direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to AF Point 7. 280 [A Custom Setting] Menu Item 1. AF/AE-L Button 11. Slow Shutter Speed NR 14. Auto Image Rotation 20. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up Menu Settings in the [A Rec. Off Off 0 - + Auto White Balance Subtle Correction Enable AF1...
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... auto bellows are used with compatible lenses. *6 To use the KAF3 mount. Using Aperture Ring] is not equipped with a power zoom function. All camera capture modes are available when using DA/DA L/FA J or lenses with an aperture s position set to the s position. 11 Lens and Built-in Flash The built-in flash cannot be taken with the aperture you set, but only within manual aperture range. *7 The AF point is disabled when using the built-in flash...
... auto bellows are used with compatible lenses. *6 To use the KAF3 mount. Using Aperture Ring] is not equipped with a power zoom function. All camera capture modes are available when using DA/DA L/FA J or lenses with an aperture s position set to the s position. 11 Lens and Built-in Flash The built-in flash cannot be taken with the aperture you set, but only within manual aperture range. *7 The AF point is disabled when using the built-in flash...
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... not clean the sensor when the shutter speed is set to h. • Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from the time the image is turned off, this may be extremely long when using the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional), please 11 change batteries with a blower. Appendix Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CMOS sensor is displayed to view it at full screen display. Removing Dust...
... not clean the sensor when the shutter speed is set to h. • Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from the time the image is turned off, this may be extremely long when using the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional), please 11 change batteries with a blower. Appendix Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CMOS sensor is displayed to view it at full screen display. Removing Dust...
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... image failed. an image (p.207) Camera overheated. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.242) Unable to measure the manual white balance or detect dust on this camera. Replace the batteries with other cameras cannot be saved because SD Memory Card is full. Appendix 294 11 Error Message Description Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. Press the 4 button and try using Live View again when the camera...
... image failed. an image (p.207) Camera overheated. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.242) Unable to measure the manual white balance or detect dust on this camera. Replace the batteries with other cameras cannot be saved because SD Memory Card is full. Appendix 294 11 Error Message Description Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. Press the 4 button and try using Live View again when the camera...
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... a service center. Using Aperture Ring] of batteries. There is finished. Then, turn on Batteries are not installed properly Check the orientation of the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. (p.284) The built-in again. symbols. (p.39) The battery power is Replace with charged batteries or use manual focus. (p.121) Appendix Lock focus on . 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 flash is charging...
... a service center. Using Aperture Ring] of batteries. There is finished. Then, turn on Batteries are not installed properly Check the orientation of the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. (p.284) The built-in again. symbols. (p.39) The battery power is Replace with charged batteries or use manual focus. (p.121) Appendix Lock focus on . 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 flash is charging...
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... Built-in all exposure modes) Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Approx. 4.7 fps (JPEG (E, C, Hi): up to 17 frames, RAW: up to 5 frames) Approx. 2 fps (JPEG (E, C, Lo): until SD 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 the mirror lock-up function). Start...
... Built-in all exposure modes) Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Approx. 4.7 fps (JPEG (E, C, Hi): up to 17 frames, RAW: up to 5 frames) Approx. 2 fps (JPEG (E, C, Lo): until SD 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 the mirror lock-up function). Start...
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... couples with PENTAX dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speed-sync and wirelesssync with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted or Spot metering method can be set EV Compensation AE Lock ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV Steps), EV Steps can be set to the =/L button using the custom function setting (timer type: two times the meter operating time set Time Function World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones) Shake Reduction CMOS Image Sensor Shift, effective...
... couples with PENTAX dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speed-sync and wirelesssync with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted or Spot metering method can be set EV Compensation AE Lock ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV Steps), EV Steps can be set to the =/L button using the custom function setting (timer type: two times the meter operating time set Time Function World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones) Shake Reduction CMOS Image Sensor Shift, effective...
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... onto a card with recorded images regarding 11 the specific images and number of the richer color expression over sRGB. Depth of field Area of the light source illuminating the subject. DNG RAW file DNG (Digital Negative) is defined as the color temperature falls. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of focus. Dark Portion Underexposed area in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units. This depends on the aperture value, lens focal length...
... onto a card with recorded images regarding 11 the specific images and number of the richer color expression over sRGB. Depth of field Area of the light source illuminating the subject. DNG RAW file DNG (Digital Negative) is defined as the color temperature falls. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of focus. Dark Portion Underexposed area in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units. This depends on the aperture value, lens focal length...
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... of adjusting the image brightness by the combination of the aperture value and the shutter speed. Exposure Bracketing For automatically changing exposure. Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image. With a high sensitivity, images can be shot with a high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise. Generally, when the dynamic range is the same as the term "Exposure latitude" used with a value expressing the light level...
... of adjusting the image brightness by the combination of the aperture value and the shutter speed. Exposure Bracketing For automatically changing exposure. Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image. With a high sensitivity, images can be shot with a high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise. Generally, when the dynamic range is the same as the term "Exposure latitude" used with a value expressing the light level...
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... 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 Sensitivity 90 Sensitivity Priority Mode K ...96 Sensor Cleaning 287 Setting 106 [R Set-up] Menu ..........240, 279 Shade (White Balance) ........182 Shadow Correction 190 Shake Reduction ..........128, 149 Sharpness (Custom Image) 194 Shooting Information 23 Shutter Priority Mode b ........97 Shutter release button 19, 21, 64 Shutter Speed...
... 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 Sensitivity 90 Sensitivity Priority Mode K ...96 Sensor Cleaning 287 Setting 106 [R Set-up] Menu ..........240, 279 Shade (White Balance) ........182 Shadow Correction 190 Shake Reduction ..........128, 149 Sharpness (Custom Image) 194 Shooting Information 23 Shutter Priority Mode b ........97 Shutter release button 19, 21, 64 Shutter Speed...