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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.
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...should be used outside the scope of use any other lens or accessory, see p.48 and p.282. Regarding trademarks PENTAX, a and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or ... placed on printers that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. SDHC logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Please read this PENTAX a Digital Camera. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still...
...should be used outside the scope of use any other lens or accessory, see p.48 and p.282. Regarding trademarks PENTAX, a and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or ... placed on printers that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. SDHC logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Please read this PENTAX a Digital Camera. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still...
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... voltage areas are different from the actual product. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock. • Do not place your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Discoloration may burn yourself. • Do not cover the flash with the following symbols. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that generates strong electromagnetic...
... voltage areas are different from the actual product. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock. • Do not place your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Discoloration may burn yourself. • Do not cover the flash with the following symbols. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that generates strong electromagnetic...
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Attempting to smoke. The batteries could explode or catch fire. The batteries could explode or catch fire. • Do not charge any leakage from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to charge non-rechargeable batteries or disassembling the batteries could result in fire. 2 • Some portions of the camera heat up during removal. Caution • This camera uses four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Do not use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged. • If any batteries other than those specified here. ...
Attempting to smoke. The batteries could explode or catch fire. The batteries could explode or catch fire. • Do not charge any leakage from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to charge non-rechargeable batteries or disassembling the batteries could result in fire. 2 • Some portions of the camera heat up during removal. Caution • This camera uses four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Do not use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged. • If any batteries other than those specified here. ...
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...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 short-circuit the terminal area of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. • The temperature range...plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is included in a vehicle, as at normal temperatures. 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 ...
...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 short-circuit the terminal area of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. • The temperature range...plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is included in a vehicle, as at normal temperatures. 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 ...
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... • Periodic inspections are equalized. • Avoid contact with preservatives or chemicals. Regarding Product Registration In order to grow on the PENTAX website. This is due to overtighten the screw in high temperatures and high humidity can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with organic...so that deleting the data recorded on the lens or viewfinder. These could cause it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the camera and surroundings are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. • Refer...
... • Periodic inspections are equalized. • Avoid contact with preservatives or chemicals. Regarding Product Registration In order to grow on the PENTAX website. This is due to overtighten the screw in high temperatures and high humidity can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with organic...so that deleting the data recorded on the lens or viewfinder. These could cause it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the camera and surroundings are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. • Refer...
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5 Contents For Using Your Camera Safely 1 Care to be Taken During Handling 3 Contents 5 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 a Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Capture Mode 18 Playback Mode 20 Display Indicators 22 Monitor 22 Viewfinder 30 How to Change Function Settings 32 Using the Direct Keys 32 Using the Control Panel 33 Using the Menus 35 Getting Started 37 Attaching the Strap 38 Inserting the Batteries 39 Battery Level Indicator 40 Approximate Image Storage ...
5 Contents For Using Your Camera Safely 1 Care to be Taken During Handling 3 Contents 5 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 a Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Capture Mode 18 Playback Mode 20 Display Indicators 22 Monitor 22 Viewfinder 30 How to Change Function Settings 32 Using the Direct Keys 32 Using the Control Panel 33 Using the Menus 35 Getting Started 37 Attaching the Strap 38 Inserting the Batteries 39 Battery Level Indicator 40 Approximate Image Storage ...
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Mode Menu Setting Items 79 Custom Setting Menu Setting Items 81 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode 83 Picture Mode 84 H Mode 85 Exposure Mode 87 Setting the Exposure 88 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed 88 Setting the Sensitivity 90 Changing the Exposure Mode 93 Selecting the Metering Method 104 Adjusting the Exposure 107 Focusing 112 Using the Autofocus 112 Setting the AF Mode 115 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point 117 Locking the Focus (Focus Lock 119 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 121 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (...
Mode Menu Setting Items 79 Custom Setting Menu Setting Items 81 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode 83 Picture Mode 84 H Mode 85 Exposure Mode 87 Setting the Exposure 88 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed 88 Setting the Sensitivity 90 Changing the Exposure Mode 93 Selecting the Metering Method 104 Adjusting the Exposure 107 Focusing 112 Using the Autofocus 112 Setting the AF Mode 115 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point 117 Locking the Focus (Focus Lock 119 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 121 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (...
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7 Taking Pictures Continuously 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 Trailing Curtain Sync 158 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash............160 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 ...
7 Taking Pictures Continuously 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 Trailing Curtain Sync 158 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash............160 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 ...
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8 Playback Functions 199 Playback Functions Operation 200 Playback Mode Palette Setting Items 200 Playback Menu Setting Items 201 Enlarging Images 202 Displaying Multiple Images 204 Multi-image Display Screen 204 Displaying Images by Folder 205 Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display 206 Joining Multiple Images (Index 207 Slideshow 210 Setting the Slideshow Display 210 Starting the Slideshow 211 Rotating Images 213 Comparing Images 214 Deleting Multiple Images 215 Deleting Selected Images 215 Deleting a Folder 216 Deleting All Images 218 Protecting Images from...
8 Playback Functions 199 Playback Functions Operation 200 Playback Mode Palette Setting Items 200 Playback Menu Setting Items 201 Enlarging Images 202 Displaying Multiple Images 204 Multi-image Display Screen 204 Displaying Images by Folder 205 Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display 206 Joining Multiple Images (Index 207 Slideshow 210 Setting the Slideshow Display 210 Starting the Slideshow 211 Rotating Images 213 Comparing Images 214 Deleting Multiple Images 215 Deleting Selected Images 215 Deleting a Folder 216 Deleting All Images 218 Protecting Images from...
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... 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 270
... 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 270
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10 Appendix 275 Default Settings 276 Resetting the Menu 280 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........282 Notes on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert 286 Removing Dust with a Blower 287 Optional Accessories 289 Error Messages 293 Troubleshooting 295 Main Specifications 298 Glossary 302 Index 307 WARRANTY POLICY 313 Using Aperture Ring 284 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 285 Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) ..... 285 Detecting Dust on [22.
10 Appendix 275 Default Settings 276 Resetting the Menu 280 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........282 Notes on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert 286 Removing Dust with a Blower 287 Optional Accessories 289 Error Messages 293 Troubleshooting 295 Main Specifications 298 Glossary 302 Index 307 WARRANTY POLICY 313 Using Aperture Ring 284 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 285 Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) ..... 285 Detecting Dust on [22.
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11 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 and functions of the provided software. 11 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures. 4 4 Shooting Functions Explains the shooting-related functions. 5 Using the Flash 5 Explains how to use the built-in flash and ...
11 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 and functions of the provided software. 11 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures. 4 4 Shooting Functions Explains the shooting-related functions. 5 Using the Flash 5 Explains how to use the built-in flash and ...
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Indicates useful information. 12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.
Indicates useful information. 12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of Working Parts 17 Display Indicators 22 How to Change Function Settings 32 a Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of working parts before use.
1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of Working Parts 17 Display Indicators 22 How to Change Function Settings 32 a Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of working parts before use.
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The Dust Removal function also shakes the CMOS sensor for shooting while viewing the subject in real-time on a monitor such as Star Burst or Soft while taking pictures or to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type. • Features a viewfinder similar to process images after taking advantage of the camera. You can be recorded by taking them. • Features Custom Image which allows you to capture sharp pictures with a magnification of approximately 0.85 and field of view of expression. • Records in the camera....
The Dust Removal function also shakes the CMOS sensor for shooting while viewing the subject in real-time on a monitor such as Star Burst or Soft while taking pictures or to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type. • Features a viewfinder similar to process images after taking advantage of the camera. You can be recorded by taking them. • Features Custom Image which allows you to capture sharp pictures with a magnification of approximately 0.85 and field of view of expression. • Records in the camera....
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... camera. This is used with the a by 1.5. The camera may generate some operating noise when it is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on the a features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating camera shake. 15 Before Using Your Camera The captured area...
... camera. This is used with the a by 1.5. The camera may generate some operating noise when it is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on the a features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating camera shake. 15 Before Using Your Camera The captured area...
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Check that all accessories are packaged with your camera. 16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FQ (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) Before Using Your Camera USB cable I-USB7 Strap O-ST53 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW99 Four AA lithium batteries Operating Manual (this manual) Refer to p.289 for information on optional accessories.
Check that all accessories are packaged with your camera. 16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FQ (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) Before Using Your Camera USB cable I-USB7 Strap O-ST53 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW99 Four AA lithium batteries Operating Manual (this manual) Refer to p.289 for information on optional accessories.
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Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Power lamp Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover Lens mount index (red dot) Lens unlock button Built-in flash PC/AV terminal Hot shoe Speaker 1 Strap lug Microphone Mirror MF AF AF coupler Lens information contacts Diopter adjustment lever Viewfinder Card access lamp Terminal cover Monitor Tripod socket Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Eyecup FQ removed.
Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Power lamp Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover Lens mount index (red dot) Lens unlock button Built-in flash PC/AV terminal Hot shoe Speaker 1 Strap lug Microphone Mirror MF AF AF coupler Lens information contacts Diopter adjustment lever Viewfinder Card access lamp Terminal cover Monitor Tripod socket Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Eyecup FQ removed.
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Depending on the button, these settings can be changed. 1 5 2 6 3 Before Using Your Camera 4 MF AF 7 9 0 8 a b c d e f 18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. 1 The factory default settings are explained here.
Depending on the button, these settings can be changed. 1 5 2 6 3 Before Using Your Camera 4 MF AF 7 9 0 8 a b c d e f 18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. 1 The factory default settings are explained here.