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...the unified standard for purchasing this camera • There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this has no effect on printers that are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. All other lens or accessory, see p.45 and p.230. ...to their respective companies. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. To users of this PENTAX x Digital Camera. Regarding trademarks PENTAX and smc PENTAX are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Although the level of functioning pixels is a trademark of Seiko Epson ...
...the unified standard for purchasing this camera • There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this has no effect on printers that are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. All other lens or accessory, see p.45 and p.230. ...to their respective companies. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. To users of this PENTAX x Digital Camera. Regarding trademarks PENTAX and smc PENTAX are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Although the level of functioning pixels is a trademark of Seiko Epson ...
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Using Aperture Ring 230 Cleaning the CCD 231 Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD 231 Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert 231 Removing Dust with Various Lens Combinations .......... 228 Notes on [23. 10 Appendix 223 Default Settings 224 Functions Available with a Blower 233 Optional Accessories 235 Error Messages 240 Troubleshooting 243 Main Specifications 246 Glossary 250 Index 255 WARRANTY POLICY 260
Using Aperture Ring 230 Cleaning the CCD 231 Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD 231 Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert 231 Removing Dust with Various Lens Combinations .......... 228 Notes on [23. 10 Appendix 223 Default Settings 224 Functions Available with a Blower 233 Optional Accessories 235 Error Messages 240 Troubleshooting 243 Main Specifications 246 Glossary 250 Index 255 WARRANTY POLICY 260
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... Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started 2 Explains your first steps from the Camera Explains the procedures for setting the print settings and printing still... image filters and processing pictures taken in RAW format. 9 9 Printing from purchasing the camera to their default settings. 12 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3...
... Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started 2 Explains your first steps from the Camera Explains the procedures for setting the print settings and printing still... image filters and processing pictures taken in RAW format. 9 9 Printing from purchasing the camera to their default settings. 12 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3...
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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 FP (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW74 Strap O-ST53 Four AA lithium batteries (2 packs) Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual
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 FP (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW74 Strap O-ST53 Four AA lithium batteries (2 packs) Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual
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Also see "Notes on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.230). Using 2 aperture ring] in place. Be sure to ... s position. Attaching the Lens 45 Getting Started All camera exposure modes are not set [23. Other lenses and accessories will not be available with lenses or accessories not listed above, set to check that the camera is locked in the [A Custom Settings] menu. (p.76) Turn the camera off . 2 Remove the body mount cover (1) and lens...
Also see "Notes on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.230). Using 2 aperture ring] in place. Be sure to ... s position. Attaching the Lens 45 Getting Started All camera exposure modes are not set [23. Other lenses and accessories will not be available with lenses or accessories not listed above, set to check that the camera is locked in the [A Custom Settings] menu. (p.76) Turn the camera off . 2 Remove the body mount cover (1) and lens...
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... When combining two or more external flashes in combination with the built-in flash, P-TTL is used for details. • Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as shown in flash. Connect an external flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter ...You can use two or more external flashes When using the Extension Cord F5P (optional). Refer to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F with external flash using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built-in the illustration...
... When combining two or more external flashes in combination with the built-in flash, P-TTL is used for details. • Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as shown in flash. Connect an external flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter ...You can use two or more external flashes When using the Extension Cord F5P (optional). Refer to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F with external flash using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built-in the illustration...
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...combination with flashes from multiple units. • The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ. • Do not combine with accessories that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged and then take the picture. Using the Flash • When using ...two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or using PENTAX automatic flashes. 1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.140) 2 Set the sync mode for flash control. 142 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Combining two or more ...
...combination with flashes from multiple units. • The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ. • Do not combine with accessories that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged and then take the picture. Using the Flash • When using ...two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or using PENTAX automatic flashes. 1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.140) 2 Set the sync mode for flash control. 142 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Combining two or more ...
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Using Aperture Ring 230 Cleaning the CCD 231 Optional Accessories 235 Error Messages 240 Troubleshooting 243 Main Specifications 246 Glossary 250 Index 255 WARRANTY POLICY 260 12Appendix Default Settings 224 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 228 Notes on [23.
Using Aperture Ring 230 Cleaning the CCD 231 Optional Accessories 235 Error Messages 240 Troubleshooting 243 Main Specifications 246 Glossary 250 Index 255 WARRANTY POLICY 260 12Appendix Default Settings 224 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 228 Notes on [23.
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...zoom function. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA lenses without an s position or accessories such as an Auto Flash. 12 Appendix Note that apply when [23. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.230) for details. All camera exposure modes are available when using DA/FA J or lenses with an Aperture s position...manual for restriction that this camera When aperture ring is set at other than the s (Auto) position or a lens without ultrasonic motors and D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF2 mount. Refer to the s position. Note that cannot be used . Lenses and accessories that the built-in ...
...zoom function. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA lenses without an s position or accessories such as an Auto Flash. 12 Appendix Note that apply when [23. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.230) for details. All camera exposure modes are available when using DA/FA J or lenses with an Aperture s position...manual for restriction that this camera When aperture ring is set at other than the s (Auto) position or a lens without ultrasonic motors and D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF2 mount. Refer to the s position. Note that cannot be used . Lenses and accessories that the built-in ...
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...soft 85mm FA soft c (Aperture 28mm (lens only) Priority) mode Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the table below. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at Picture mode, H (Scene) mode, e, K or b when the ...the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. When depth of the aperture ring position. D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K) c (Aperture Priority) mode Manual diaphragm lens such as shown in the manual aperture range. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears ...
...soft 85mm FA soft c (Aperture 28mm (lens only) Priority) mode Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the table below. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at Picture mode, H (Scene) mode, e, K or b when the ...the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. When depth of the aperture ring position. D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K) c (Aperture Priority) mode Manual diaphragm lens such as shown in the manual aperture range. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears ...
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Power Supply Accessories AC Adapter D-AC76 Lets you power your camera with the outlet when combined with the camera. AC plug cord (*) 12 Appendix Products marked with an asterisk (*) are available for details regarding accessories. Battery Grip D-BG3 The Battery Grip has features such as those supplied with the AC plug cord. Optional Accessories 235 A number of dedicated accessories are the same as a shutter release button and L button to accommodate shooting vertically. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for this camera.
Power Supply Accessories AC Adapter D-AC76 Lets you power your camera with the outlet when combined with the camera. AC plug cord (*) 12 Appendix Products marked with an asterisk (*) are available for details regarding accessories. Battery Grip D-BG3 The Battery Grip has features such as those supplied with the AC plug cord. Optional Accessories 235 A number of dedicated accessories are the same as a shutter release button and L button to accommodate shooting vertically. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for this camera.
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... Adapter F 12 Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF200FG The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 20 (ISO 100/m). Their features include slave-sync flash, ...contrast-control-sync flash, auto flash, high-speed sync flash, wireless flash, slow-speed sync and trailing curtain sync flash. 236 Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are PTTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of 54 and 36 (ISO 100...
... Adapter F 12 Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF200FG The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 20 (ISO 100/m). Their features include slave-sync flash, ...contrast-control-sync flash, auto flash, high-speed sync flash, wireless flash, slow-speed sync and trailing curtain sync flash. 236 Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are PTTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of 54 and 36 (ISO 100...
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... Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 This viewfinder accessory is used for setting the external flash on a desk or table. The viewfinder magnification can see the entire view by simply flipping up to the x with a viewfinder magnification of the viewfinder 2×. 237 Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 When using... the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ as it is attached to 1.18 times. Ref-converter A This is for magnifying up the accessory from the eyepiece, as a wireless flash, this large clip is ...
... Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 This viewfinder accessory is used for setting the external flash on a desk or table. The viewfinder magnification can see the entire view by simply flipping up to the x with a viewfinder magnification of the viewfinder 2×. 237 Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 When using... the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ as it is attached to 1.18 times. Ref-converter A This is for magnifying up the accessory from the eyepiece, as a wireless flash, this large clip is ...
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Install it is 0.5 m. ME Viewfinder Cap (*) Eyecup FP (*) Cable Switch CS-205 Connect to +3 m-1 (per meter). The cord length is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction lens adapter M of the camera. Remote Control F Lets you shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front of approximately -5 to the cable switch terminal and operate the camera shutter release button. If it on the viewfinder. Camera Case/Strap Camera Case O-CC74 Camera Strap O-ST53 (*) 12 Appendix 238 Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter.
Install it is 0.5 m. ME Viewfinder Cap (*) Eyecup FP (*) Cable Switch CS-205 Connect to +3 m-1 (per meter). The cord length is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction lens adapter M of the camera. Remote Control F Lets you shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front of approximately -5 to the cable switch terminal and operate the camera shutter release button. If it on the viewfinder. Camera Case/Strap Camera Case O-CC74 Camera Strap O-ST53 (*) 12 Appendix 238 Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter.
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...AA alkaline batteries and an SD Memory Card) Accessories Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FP, ME viewfinder cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video cable I-VC28, Software (CDROM) S-SW74 (PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3), Strap O-ST53, AA lithium batteries... (four), Operating Manual (this book), Quick Guide, PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese,...
...AA alkaline batteries and an SD Memory Card) Accessories Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FP, ME viewfinder cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video cable I-VC28, Software (CDROM) S-SW74 (PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3), Strap O-ST53, AA lithium batteries... (four), Operating Manual (this book), Quick Guide, PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese,...
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...SD Memory Card 41 Select battery 215 Select&Delete 174 Self-timer 117 Sensitivity 83 Sensitivity Priority Mode K 88 Sensor Cleaning 233 Sepia (Digital Filter 183 [R Set-up] Menu .......... 202, 225 Shade (White Balance) ........ 150 Shake Reduction 67 Shake Reduction switch ... 19,...mode l ........ 102, 104 Slideshow 167, 169 Slim (Digital Filter 184 Slow Shutter Speed NR ......... 85 Slow-Speed-Sync 131 Soft (Digital Filter 183 Appendix 258 O 4 button 19, 21 4 button when shooting ....103 Optical Preview 113 Optional Accessories ...........235 P e (Program) Mode 86 PAL 214 Pet...
...SD Memory Card 41 Select battery 215 Select&Delete 174 Self-timer 117 Sensitivity 83 Sensitivity Priority Mode K 88 Sensor Cleaning 233 Sepia (Digital Filter 183 [R Set-up] Menu .......... 202, 225 Shade (White Balance) ........ 150 Shake Reduction 67 Shake Reduction switch ... 19,...mode l ........ 102, 104 Slideshow 167, 169 Slim (Digital Filter 184 Slow Shutter Speed NR ......... 85 Slow-Speed-Sync 131 Soft (Digital Filter 183 Appendix 258 O 4 button 19, 21 4 button when shooting ....103 Optical Preview 113 Optional Accessories ...........235 P e (Program) Mode 86 PAL 214 Pet...