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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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... logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Regarding trademarks PENTAX, a and smc PENTAX are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. and other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights...Please read this camera are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the camera in the Copyright Act. Keep this PENTAX a Digital Camera. Please take care, as laid out in the United States and other brands or product names are placed on ...
... logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Regarding trademarks PENTAX, a and smc PENTAX are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. and other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights...Please read this camera are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the camera in the Copyright Act. Keep this PENTAX a Digital Camera. Please take care, as laid out in the United States and other brands or product names are placed on ...
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... inside the camera, with clothing when discharging the flash. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that small children do not hang the strap around your nearest PENTAX Service Center. When using extremely high precision technology. There is a possibility that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Take care that violating this item...
... inside the camera, with clothing when discharging the flash. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that small children do not hang the strap around your nearest PENTAX Service Center. When using extremely high precision technology. There is a possibility that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Take care that violating this item...
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In case of any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with water. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire. • AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries cannot be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth. • Depending on the batteries and the camera. Also, do not combine old batteries with skin or clothes, it may cause itching, rashes or blisters. ...
In case of any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with water. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire. • AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries cannot be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth. • Depending on the batteries and the camera. Also, do not combine old batteries with skin or clothes, it may cause itching, rashes or blisters. ...
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... breakdown. Precautions on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of the recording cannot be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of hazards, use is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified... Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that it to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Doing so may appear black at a wedding or during traveling).
... breakdown. Precautions on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of the recording cannot be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of hazards, use is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified... Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that it to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Doing so may appear black at a wedding or during traveling).
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.... • Refer to grow on the monitor. This is not a malfunction. • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the PENTAX website. Regarding Product Registration In order to liquid crystal properties, and is due to better serve you, we request that deleting the data ...camera. Such data should be handled and managed at low temperatures. These could cause it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as thinner, alcohol, or benzene. Refer to overtighten the screw in high...
.... • Refer to grow on the monitor. This is not a malfunction. • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the PENTAX website. Regarding Product Registration In order to liquid crystal properties, and is due to better serve you, we request that deleting the data ...camera. Such data should be handled and managed at low temperatures. These could cause it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as thinner, alcohol, or benzene. Refer to overtighten the screw in high...
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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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6 Basic Operations 59 Basic Shooting Operation 60 Holding the Camera 60 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 61 Using a Zoom Lens 66 Using the Built-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 Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function 128 Shooting with the Self-timer 131 Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional 134 Mode Menu Setting Items 79 Custom Setting...
6 Basic Operations 59 Basic Shooting Operation 60 Holding the Camera 60 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 61 Using a Zoom Lens 66 Using the Built-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 Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function 128 Shooting with the Self-timer 131 Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional 134 Mode Menu Setting Items 79 Custom Setting...
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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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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. 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
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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 external flashes. 6 Shooting Settings 6 Explains the procedures for configuring image processing and setting the file format. 7 Playback Functions 7 Explains the procedures for playing back, deleting, and protecting images. 8 Processing Images 8 Explains the procedures for changing the image size, using image filters and ...
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 external flashes. 6 Shooting Settings 6 Explains the procedures for configuring image processing and setting the file format. 7 Playback Functions 7 Explains the procedures for playing back, deleting, and protecting images. 8 Processing Images 8 Explains the procedures for changing the image size, using image filters and ...
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Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera. 12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation.
Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera. 12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation.
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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 removing collected dust. • Features Digital Filters to adjust settings while previewing the edited image, enabling a wider range of expression. • Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format. You can be easily processed internally by taking them. • Features Custom Image which allows you can view recorded images and movies on a monitor such as Star Burst or Soft while taking pictures or to the set sensitivity. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal...
The Dust Removal function also shakes the CMOS sensor for removing collected dust. • Features Digital Filters to adjust settings while previewing the edited image, enabling a wider range of expression. • Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format. You can be easily processed internally by taking them. • Features Custom Image which allows you can view recorded images and movies on a monitor such as Star Burst or Soft while taking pictures or to the set sensitivity. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal...
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... (view angle) will differ between the a and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens 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 35 mm film: 36×24 mm...
... (view angle) will differ between the a and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens 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 35 mm film: 36×24 mm...
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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.