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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 to high temperatures or high humidity. Should the AC plug cord be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. This can cause equipment breakdown. • To reduce...
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 to high temperatures or high humidity. Should the AC plug cord be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. This can cause equipment breakdown. • To reduce...
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... Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 161 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-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...
... Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 161 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-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...
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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...
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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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Shooting Functions This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice 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 1/6000 to 30 seconds. 3 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to adjust the shutter speed. The shutter speed can set within the range of Aperture and...
Shooting Functions This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice 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 1/6000 to 30 seconds. 3 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to adjust the shutter speed. The shutter speed can set within the range of Aperture and...
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... Mode] is set to k (Continuous mode), the Picture mode is set to \ (Moving Object) or H (Scene) mode is set to lock the exposure value while the focus is locked. Locking Exposure when the Focus is locked. 5. By default, the exposure is not locked when the focus is Locked Set [5. AE-L with AF Locked] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81) to n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or l (Night Snap). 120 4 Lock the focus. The focus will remain locked. 5 Recompose the picture while keeping the shutter release button...
... Mode] is set to k (Continuous mode), the Picture mode is set to \ (Moving Object) or H (Scene) mode is set to lock the exposure value while the focus is locked. Locking Exposure when the Focus is locked. 5. By default, the exposure is not locked when the focus is Locked Set [5. AE-L with AF Locked] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81) to n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or l (Night Snap). 120 4 Lock the focus. The focus will remain locked. 5 Recompose the picture while keeping the shutter release button...
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166 Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode Set the camera to take a picture. Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in flash. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 2 Select r and press the 4 button. HSb (High-speed flash sync) is not available with the built-in flash. 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Flash in Wireless Mode] of the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.82). 1 On Discharges the built-in flash as a master. (default setting) 2 Off Discharges the built-in [17...
166 Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode Set the camera to take a picture. Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in flash. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 2 Select r and press the 4 button. HSb (High-speed flash sync) is not available with the built-in flash. 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Flash in Wireless Mode] of the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.82). 1 On Discharges the built-in flash as a master. (default setting) 2 Off Discharges the built-in [17...
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... Available operations mc button M button You can use Digital Preview to Picture mode or H (Scene) mode, or when Cross Processing is set. • Because the light source changes when a flash discharges, 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 preview the background image with the setting applied. Saves the background image. WB When Using Flash] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.81). Select [Auto White Balance...
... Available operations mc button M button You can use Digital Preview to Picture mode or H (Scene) mode, or when Cross Processing is set. • Because the light source changes when a flash discharges, 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 preview the background image with the setting applied. Saves the background image. WB When Using Flash] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.81). Select [Auto White Balance...
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... 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 before shooting. Custom Image or White Balance can readjust Custom Image and White Balance for setting File Format. 2 Press the four-way controller (4) to change Custom Image. Adjustments cannot be made after being shot. Processing Images Refer to p.177 for the image shot in JPEG Format You can be readjusted only right after new images are shot...
... 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 before shooting. Custom Image or White Balance can readjust Custom Image and White Balance for setting File Format. 2 Press the four-way controller (4) to change Custom Image. Adjustments cannot be made after being shot. Processing Images Refer to p.177 for the image shot in JPEG Format You can be readjusted only right after new images are shot...
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... installing a device driver. Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer 1 Turn your computer on. 2 Turn off your camera and use the provided USB cable to connect your camera and your computer. 266 MSC and PTP MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB, standardized as a memory device. PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB...
... installing a device driver. Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer 1 Turn your computer on. 2 Turn off your camera and use the provided USB cable to connect your camera and your computer. 266 MSC and PTP MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB, standardized as a memory device. PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB...
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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. Action in M Mode P LINE e-dial in Program P SHIFT Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
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. Action in M Mode P LINE e-dial in Program P SHIFT Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
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... 3. Remote Control in Focus 22. Catch-in Bulb 13. p.108 p.114 p.135 p.104 p.92 p.92 p.92 p.73 p.166 p.213 p.213 p.254 p.123 p.284 p.281 Appendix 11 Resetting the Menu Resetting Rec. Slow Shutter Speed NR 14. Release While Charging 17. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up Menu Settings in Tungsten Light 10. Page p.108 p.90 p.91 p.106 p.120 p.106 p.110 p.183 - Meter Operating Time 5. Auto Image Rotation 20. Expanded Sensitivity 4. 280 [A Custom Setting] Menu Item 1. Flash in Wireless Mode...
... 3. Remote Control in Focus 22. Catch-in Bulb 13. p.108 p.114 p.135 p.104 p.92 p.92 p.92 p.73 p.166 p.213 p.213 p.254 p.123 p.284 p.281 Appendix 11 Resetting the Menu Resetting Rec. Slow Shutter Speed NR 14. Release While Charging 17. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up Menu Settings in Tungsten Light 10. Page p.108 p.90 p.91 p.106 p.120 p.106 p.110 p.183 - Meter Operating Time 5. Auto Image Rotation 20. Expanded Sensitivity 4. 280 [A Custom Setting] Menu Item 1. Flash in Wireless Mode...
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...). *8 c (Aperture Priority) Automatic Exposure with power zoom use the KAF3 mount. *1 Lenses with a power zoom function. Only available at the s position. *2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA or DA L lenses without an s position or accessories such as an Auto Flash. Pictures can be regulated and fully discharges when A lenses not set [22. Appendix Refer to the lens manual...
...). *8 c (Aperture Priority) Automatic Exposure with power zoom use the KAF3 mount. *1 Lenses with a power zoom function. Only available at the s position. *2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA or DA L lenses without an s position or accessories such as an Auto Flash. Pictures can be regulated and fully discharges when A lenses not set [22. Appendix Refer to the lens manual...
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... sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. The camera failed to create The creation of an SD Memory Card error. This function is not available in the current mode You are being used because the camera's internal temperature is not available in Picture mode, H (Scene) mode or C (Movie) mode. an image (p.207) Camera overheated. Replace the batteries with new ones or use the AC adaptor kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.42) Image folder cannot be created The maximum folder number...
... sensor cleaning if the battery level is insufficient. The camera failed to create The creation of an SD Memory Card error. This function is not available in the current mode You are being used because the camera's internal temperature is not available in Picture mode, H (Scene) mode or C (Movie) mode. an image (p.207) Camera overheated. Replace the batteries with new ones or use the AC adaptor kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.42) Image folder cannot be created The maximum folder number...
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... or delete unwanted images. (p.44, Memory Card p.75) Recording Wait until charging is Replace with charged batteries or use manual focus. (p.121) Appendix The camera does not turn the power on another object located at the same distance as your subject, then aim at the target and 11 press the shutter release button fully. Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast (the sky, white walls, The Autofocus does not work...
... or delete unwanted images. (p.44, Memory Card p.75) Recording Wait until charging is Replace with charged batteries or use manual focus. (p.121) Appendix The camera does not turn the power on another object located at the same distance as your subject, then aim at the target and 11 press the shutter release button fully. Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast (the sky, white walls, The Autofocus does not work...
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...in flash ready, b 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 12 sec./2 sec. (with delay time of shots between 2 and 9 (Auto EV Adjustment can be cancelled after pressing the remote control shutter release button Quick...
...in flash ready, b 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 12 sec./2 sec. (with delay time of shots between 2 and 9 (Auto EV Adjustment can be cancelled after pressing the remote control shutter release button Quick...
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... batteries and an SD Memory Card) Accessories Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FQ, Body mount cover, USB cable I-USB7, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW99 (PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4), Strap O-ST53, AA lithium batteries (four), Operating Manual (this book) Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified) and Japanese Appendix 301 11 and slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed Sync flash, Auto-popup function...
... batteries and an SD Memory Card) Accessories Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FQ, Body mount cover, USB cable I-USB7, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW99 (PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4), Strap O-ST53, AA lithium batteries (four), Operating Manual (this book) Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified) and Japanese Appendix 301 11 and slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed Sync flash, Auto-popup function...
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... which are converted to DNG format, support and compatibility for the images increases significantly. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding 11 the specific images and number of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature falls. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is indicated in the image loses contrast and appears black. The color of copies to a reddish color as the color temperature rises, and to be...
... which are converted to DNG format, support and compatibility for the images increases significantly. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding 11 the specific images and number of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature falls. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is indicated in the image loses contrast and appears black. The color of copies to a reddish color as the color temperature rises, and to be...
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... number of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and/or aperture value. EV Compensation Process of pixels. Appendix Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the combination of sensitivity to noise. This is determined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 304 Dynamic Range (D-Range) Indicated with a value expressing the light level reproducible in an image...
... number of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and/or aperture value. EV Compensation Process of pixels. Appendix Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the combination of sensitivity to noise. This is determined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 304 Dynamic Range (D-Range) Indicated with a value expressing the light level reproducible in an image...
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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...