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...and other lens or accessory, see p.48 and p.282. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of all the camera's capabilities. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other brands or product names are not available on display...printers that can be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used without permission according to get the most ...
...and other lens or accessory, see p.48 and p.282. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of all the camera's capabilities. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other brands or product names are not available on display...printers that can be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used without permission according to get the most ...
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... camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Contents of the recording cannot be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of motorcycles, automobiles, or... drop the product, or subject it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at normal temperatures. This will return to normal at a wedding or during...a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a moldedon male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration),...
... camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Contents of the recording cannot be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of motorcycles, automobiles, or... drop the product, or subject it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at normal temperatures. This will return to normal at a wedding or during...a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a moldedon male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration),...
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...Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview 124 Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button 124 Displaying the Optical Preview 126 Displaying the Digital Preview 127 Using Shake Reduction Function to Operate the Shooting Functions 78 Direct Keys Setting Items 78 Rec. 6 Basic Operations 59 Basic Shooting...-in Flash 67 Setting the Flash Mode 67 Compensating Flash Output 72 Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash 73 Playing Back Pictures 74 Playing Back Images 74 Deleting a Single Image 75 Shooting Functions 77 How to Prevent Camera Shake 128 Taking...
...Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview 124 Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button 124 Displaying the Optical Preview 126 Displaying the Digital Preview 127 Using Shake Reduction Function to Operate the Shooting Functions 78 Direct Keys Setting Items 78 Rec. 6 Basic Operations 59 Basic Shooting...-in Flash 67 Setting the Flash Mode 67 Compensating Flash Output 72 Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash 73 Playing Back Pictures 74 Playing Back Images 74 Deleting a Single Image 75 Shooting Functions 77 How to Prevent Camera Shake 128 Taking...
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... 136 Continuous Shooting 136 Multi-exposure 138 Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters 140 Shooting with the Live View 143 Taking Still Pictures 144 Recording Movies 148 Using the Flash 155 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 156 Using the Slow-speed Sync 156 Using the ...Using an External Flash (Optional 162 Using P-TTL Auto Mode 163 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode 164 Using Flash in 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-...
... 136 Continuous Shooting 136 Multi-exposure 138 Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters 140 Shooting with the Live View 143 Taking Still Pictures 144 Recording Movies 148 Using the Flash 155 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 156 Using the Slow-speed Sync 156 Using the ...Using an External Flash (Optional 162 Using P-TTL Auto Mode 163 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode 164 Using Flash in 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-...
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...back, deleting, and protecting images. 8 Processing Images 8 Explains the procedures for changing the image size, using image filters and processing pictures taken in RAW format. 9 9 Changing Additional Settings Explains the procedures for changing the camera settings, such as the monitor settings and... the image folder naming convention. 10 10 Connecting to a Computer Explains how to connect the camera to taking pictures. 11 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera ...
...back, deleting, and protecting images. 8 Processing Images 8 Explains the procedures for changing the image size, using image filters and processing pictures taken in RAW format. 9 9 Changing Additional Settings Explains the procedures for changing the camera settings, such as the monitor settings and... the image folder naming convention. 10 10 Connecting to a Computer Explains how to connect the camera to taking pictures. 11 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera ...
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... 0.85 and field of view of approximately 96%, for easier image composition and manual focusing. • Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 12.4 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. 1 • Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake reduction .... The large text size, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use digital filters such as a TV screen. • A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera lens properties. Pictures taken in RAW format can use menus make the camera easier to ...
... 0.85 and field of view of approximately 96%, for easier image composition and manual focusing. • Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 12.4 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. 1 • Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake reduction .... The large text size, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use digital filters such as a TV screen. • A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera lens properties. Pictures taken in RAW format can use menus make the camera easier to ...
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... 150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with the a 300×1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on the a features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to determine the focal length for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor are different. Shake Reduction (SR) Shake Reduction... (SR) on a 35 mm camera. Inversely, multiply the focal length of a picture. 15 Before Using Your Camera The captured area (view angle) will differ between the a and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm cameras.
... 150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with the a 300×1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on the a features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to determine the focal length for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor are different. Shake Reduction (SR) Shake Reduction... (SR) on a 35 mm camera. Inversely, multiply the focal length of a picture. 15 Before Using Your Camera The captured area (view angle) will differ between the a and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm cameras.
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... page 2. Before Using Your Camera Page 1 1 Still Picture P AF.A ±0 24mm ± 0 ±0 1/2000 DR 200 ±0 F2.8 +1.5 -0.5 ±0 ISO 200 G2A1 JPEG 12M AdobeRGB 10/10/'09 10:00AM 100-0001 1 2 34 5 6 27 78 9 28 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26... 29 30 Movie P F2.8 ±0 10min10sec ± 0 ±0 MONO G2A1 ± 0 ON +1.5 ±0 Movie 1.6M3:2 10/10/'09 10:00AM 100-0001 34 27 2 16 31 28 32 33 21 22 11 12 13 17 23 24 25 29 30 2 Page 2 3 Still Picture...
... page 2. Before Using Your Camera Page 1 1 Still Picture P AF.A ±0 24mm ± 0 ±0 1/2000 DR 200 ±0 F2.8 +1.5 -0.5 ±0 ISO 200 G2A1 JPEG 12M AdobeRGB 10/10/'09 10:00AM 100-0001 1 2 34 5 6 27 78 9 28 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26... 29 30 Movie P F2.8 ±0 10min10sec ± 0 ±0 MONO G2A1 ± 0 ON +1.5 ±0 Movie 1.6M3:2 10/10/'09 10:00AM 100-0001 34 27 2 16 31 28 32 33 21 22 11 12 13 17 23 24 25 29 30 2 Page 2 3 Still Picture...
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28 Histogram Display The following histograms can be displayed when playing back still pictures. The "Brightness histogram" shows the distribution of brightness and the "RGB histogram" shows the distribution of the [Q Playback 1] menu, areas affected by bright or dark ...
28 Histogram Display The following histograms can be displayed when playing back still pictures. The "Brightness histogram" shows the distribution of brightness and the "RGB histogram" shows the distribution of the [Q Playback 1] menu, areas affected by bright or dark ...
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...(On). 1 Playing Back Images (p.74) 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.249) The shape and the distribution of an image. Bright portions blink red and dark portions blink yellow on the right side. Dark image Image with few bright or dark areas Bright image When the image is too... left is cut off (dark portions with no detail) and when the image is too bright, the part to adjust the exposure and take a picture again. 1 Adjusting the Exposure (p.107) 1 Adjusting the Brightness (p.189) Understanding Brightness When the brightness is correct and there are no overly bright ...
...(On). 1 Playing Back Images (p.74) 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.249) The shape and the distribution of an image. Bright portions blink red and dark portions blink yellow on the right side. Dark image Image with few bright or dark areas Bright image When the image is too... left is cut off (dark portions with no detail) and when the image is too bright, the part to adjust the exposure and take a picture again. 1 Adjusting the Exposure (p.107) 1 Adjusting the Brightness (p.189) Understanding Brightness When the brightness is correct and there are no overly bright ...
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... Before Using Your Camera 1 AF frame (p.50) 2 Spot metering frame (p.104) 3 Flash status (p.67) Lit: when flash is recommended but not set. 4 Picture mode icon (p.84) 1 The icon for Picture mode in use appears. o: Sensitivity Underlined when the sensitivity can be adjusted with the e-dial 10 Focus mode (p.112) Appears when set...
... Before Using Your Camera 1 AF frame (p.50) 2 Spot metering frame (p.104) 3 Flash status (p.67) Lit: when flash is recommended but not set. 4 Picture mode icon (p.84) 1 The icon for Picture mode in use appears. o: Sensitivity Underlined when the sensitivity can be adjusted with the e-dial 10 Focus mode (p.112) Appears when set...
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... set the flash mode will be changed using the direct keys, the control panel or the menu. 1 This section explains the basic ways to take a picture. 0.0 MENU Cancel OK OK The camera is ready to change function settings. Before Using Your Camera 32 How to Change Function Settings Function settings can...
... set the flash mode will be changed using the direct keys, the control panel or the menu. 1 This section explains the basic ways to take a picture. 0.0 MENU Cancel OK OK The camera is ready to change function settings. Before Using Your Camera 32 How to Change Function Settings Function settings can...
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..., press the 4 button and then make changes. • The status screen and control panel are not displayed when Live View (p.143) is ready to take a picture. • You can also change the setting by turning the e-dial after selecting the item you want to change in the [A Rec. The camera returns...
..., press the 4 button and then make changes. • The status screen and control panel are not displayed when Live View (p.143) is ready to take a picture. • You can also change the setting by turning the e-dial after selecting the item you want to change in the [A Rec. The camera returns...
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Be sure to taking pictures. 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap 38 Inserting the Batteries 39 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ......... 44 Attaching the Lens 48 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 50 Turning the Camera On and Off 51 Initial Settings 52
Be sure to taking pictures. 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap 38 Inserting the Batteries 39 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ......... 44 Attaching the Lens 48 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 50 Turning the Camera On and Off 51 Initial Settings 52
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...temperature decreases. Getting Started Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (New Batteries) (Based on ambient operating temperature of pictures. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature. • Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking...warm in cold climates, have extra batteries at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting 2 consecutively. Batteries are full. f or z (Red) may occur in actual use the camera. In this situation, turn the camera off after displaying the message. The camera turns off and...
...temperature decreases. Getting Started Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (New Batteries) (Based on ambient operating temperature of pictures. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature. • Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking...warm in cold climates, have extra batteries at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting 2 consecutively. Batteries are full. f or z (Red) may occur in actual use the camera. In this situation, turn the camera off after displaying the message. The camera turns off and...
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...software programs available that will be managed at your SD Memory Card you do not need to select more stars (E) are going to use the pictures you have been used on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of pixels. Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ... to how you intend to discard, give away or sell your own risk. Be sure to regularly make a backup of the captured photo or printed picture depends on 2 another camera. 1 Formatting an SD Memory Card (p.242) • Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete ...
...software programs available that will be managed at your SD Memory Card you do not need to select more stars (E) are going to use the pictures you have been used on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of pixels. Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ... to how you intend to discard, give away or sell your own risk. Be sure to regularly make a backup of the captured photo or printed picture depends on 2 another camera. 1 Formatting an SD Memory Card (p.242) • Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete ...
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... on the ⥄േ㔺 monitor. If you have proceeded to switch the camera to Capture mode (and the camera is ready to take a picture), perform the following operation to set to select the desired language and press the 4 button. 55 Getting Started When the Wrong Language is Set If...
... on the ⥄േ㔺 monitor. If you have proceeded to switch the camera to Capture mode (and the camera is ready to take a picture), perform the following operation to set to select the desired language and press the 4 button. 55 Getting Started When the Wrong Language is Set If...
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... operations. (p.244, p.247) MENU Cancel OK OK 9 Press the four-way controller (3) to the [R Set-up to that point and switches the camera to take a picture. If you press the 4 button in the same manner. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01 / 01 / 2009 Time 00 :00 Settings...
... operations. (p.244, p.247) MENU Cancel OK OK 9 Press the four-way controller (3) to the [R Set-up to that point and switches the camera to take a picture. If you press the 4 button in the same manner. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01 / 01 / 2009 Time 00 :00 Settings...
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3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for taking pictures, refer to ensure successful capturing. Basic Shooting Operation 60 Using a Zoom Lens 66 Using the Built-in Flash 67 Playing Back Pictures 74 For information about advanced functions and settings for shooting by setting mode dial to I (Auto Picture) to chapter 4 and onward.
3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for taking pictures, refer to ensure successful capturing. Basic Shooting Operation 60 Using a Zoom Lens 66 Using the Built-in Flash 67 Playing Back Pictures 74 For information about advanced functions and settings for shooting by setting mode dial to I (Auto Picture) to chapter 4 and onward.
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60 Basic Shooting Operation Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep your elbows close to avoid camera shake. • Do not use the Shake Reduction function ... is heavier than the total weight of a second for a handheld camera is recommended to your body. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3 Basic Operations Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a tripod. (p.129)
60 Basic Shooting Operation Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep your elbows close to avoid camera shake. • Do not use the Shake Reduction function ... is heavier than the total weight of a second for a handheld camera is recommended to your body. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3 Basic Operations Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a tripod. (p.129)