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... Before Shooting 112 Selecting the Preview Method 112 Displaying the Preview 113 Continuous Shooting 115 Self-Timer Shooting 117 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately 120 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 123 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket 124 Using the Flash 127 Compensating Flash Output...
... Before Shooting 112 Selecting the Preview Method 112 Displaying the Preview 113 Continuous Shooting 115 Self-Timer Shooting 117 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately 120 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 123 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket 124 Using the Flash 127 Compensating Flash Output...
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Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover Lens mount index (red dot) Lens unlock button Diopter adjustment lever Built-in Flash Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover 1 Hot shoe Mirror Strap lug AF coupler Lens information contacts LCD panel Viewfinder Card access lamp Monitor Tripod socket Battery grip connector terminal Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the illustrations above, the back and bottom sides of the camera are shown with the Eyecup FP removed.
Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover Lens mount index (red dot) Lens unlock button Diopter adjustment lever Built-in Flash Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover 1 Hot shoe Mirror Strap lug AF coupler Lens information contacts LCD panel Viewfinder Card access lamp Monitor Tripod socket Battery grip connector terminal Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the illustrations above, the back and bottom sides of the camera are shown with the Eyecup FP removed.
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29 LCD Panel The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 78 9 1 Shutter speed (p.81) 7 Focusing area (p.105) 2 Aperture (p.82) No indicator: Auto 3 White balance (p.150) V : Select (Not displayed when set to Auto) M... flash on 6 Drive mode (p.77) Sensitivity / PC (mass storage), Pb (PictBridge) 9 : Single frame shooting j : Continuous shooting g : Self-timer shooting V : Auto bracket shooting W : Remote control shooting 10 File Format (p.148) 1 : RAW capture 1P : RAW+JPEG capture No indicator : JPEG
29 LCD Panel The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 78 9 1 Shutter speed (p.81) 7 Focusing area (p.105) 2 Aperture (p.82) No indicator: Auto 3 White balance (p.150) V : Select (Not displayed when set to Auto) M... flash on 6 Drive mode (p.77) Sensitivity / PC (mass storage), Pb (PictBridge) 9 : Single frame shooting j : Continuous shooting g : Self-timer shooting V : Auto bracket shooting W : Remote control shooting 10 File Format (p.148) 1 : RAW capture 1P : RAW+JPEG capture No indicator : JPEG
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...Reduction switch. self-timer, remote control shooting, remote control (3 sec. The camera is ready to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. However, when the aperture ring is set at other than the s (Auto) position or a lens without an s position is used , the camera does not operate unless [...to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using self-timer, 2 sec. delay) shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with any x compatible PENTAX lens. When the shutter release button is set to take pictures when k appears in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Wait for about 2 seconds)...
...Reduction switch. self-timer, remote control shooting, remote control (3 sec. The camera is ready to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. However, when the aperture ring is set at other than the s (Auto) position or a lens without an s position is used , the camera does not operate unless [...to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using self-timer, 2 sec. delay) shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with any x compatible PENTAX lens. When the shutter release button is set to take pictures when k appears in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Wait for about 2 seconds)...
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4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the x. How to Operate the Shooting Menus 74 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode for Scenes 78 Setting the Exposure 81 Focusing 102 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 112 Continuous Shooting 115 Self-Timer Shooting 117 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately 120 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 123 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket 124
4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the x. How to Operate the Shooting Menus 74 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode for Scenes 78 Setting the Exposure 81 Focusing 102 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 112 Continuous Shooting 115 Self-Timer Shooting 117 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately 120 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 123 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket 124
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...release from three levels. Auto Bracketing order Sets the order for the 4 button when pressed during multi-segment metering. Select from remote control when set to [Off]. Superimpose AF Sets whether to use Noise Reduction when shooting with a high ISO. Slow Shutter...p.101 2. Link AF Point and AE Sets whether to use the functions of a SLR camera with remote control. p.99 6. Adjust White Balance Enables fine tuning the white balance. p.105 9. AF in remote control Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the viewfinder. p.121 10...
...release from three levels. Auto Bracketing order Sets the order for the 4 button when pressed during multi-segment metering. Select from remote control when set to [Off]. Superimpose AF Sets whether to use Noise Reduction when shooting with a high ISO. Slow Shutter...p.101 2. Link AF Point and AE Sets whether to use the functions of a SLR camera with remote control. p.99 6. Adjust White Balance Enables fine tuning the white balance. p.105 9. AF in remote control Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the viewfinder. p.121 10...
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... (2345) or the 4 button to match the 4 White Balance type of flash discharge. Key or Button Item Function 4 Page 2 Drive Mode Selects Continuous shooting, Selftimer, Remote control or Auto Bracket shooting. p.144 p.115 p.117 p.120 p.124 3 Flash Mode Adjusts the method of the light source illuminating the p.150 subject. 5 Sensitivity Sets...
... (2345) or the 4 button to match the 4 White Balance type of flash discharge. Key or Button Item Function 4 Page 2 Drive Mode Selects Continuous shooting, Selftimer, Remote control or Auto Bracket shooting. p.144 p.115 p.117 p.120 p.124 3 Flash Mode Adjusts the method of the light source illuminating the p.150 subject. 5 Sensitivity Sets...
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...and ISO 200 if set to p (Bulb) mode. • Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS-205 (optional) to prevent camera shake when using the remote control shooting mode (p.120). Connect the cable switch to the cable switch terminal (p.17). • Bulb shooting is a process to adjust the ...aperture value. • Set the aperture value in increments of the optional remote control is held down. • Noise reduction is available when using p (Bulb) mode. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release...
...and ISO 200 if set to p (Bulb) mode. • Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS-205 (optional) to prevent camera shake when using the remote control shooting mode (p.120). Connect the cable switch to the cable switch terminal (p.17). • Bulb shooting is a process to adjust the ...aperture value. • Set the aperture value in increments of the optional remote control is held down. • Noise reduction is available when using p (Bulb) mode. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release...
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...] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select h. i When the shutter release button on the remote control unit is released after about 3 seconds. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Press the { button. 120 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) The shutter can select h (immediate shutter release) or i (3 sec. Fn Exit
...] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select h. i When the shutter release button on the remote control unit is released after about 3 seconds. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Press the { button. 120 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) The shutter can select h (immediate shutter release) or i (3 sec. Fn Exit
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... for 2 seconds and then returns to select hor i. After the picture is about 5 m from the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control. The focus indicator ] appears in default settings. You can set to take a picture. 7 Press the shutter release... flash does not pop up the flash manually beforehand. (p.65) 8 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control 5 m receiver on the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control unit in the viewfinder when focused. The self-timer lamp will be released immediately...
... for 2 seconds and then returns to select hor i. After the picture is about 5 m from the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control. The focus indicator ] appears in default settings. You can set to take a picture. 7 Press the shutter release... flash does not pop up the flash manually beforehand. (p.65) 8 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control 5 m receiver on the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control unit in the viewfinder when focused. The self-timer lamp will be released immediately...
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Contact PENTAX Service Center to a (Manual) (p.94).) Shooting Functions Removing the Eyecup FP Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap 4 • Select a setting other than hor i in [Memory] (p.217) ... does not work while the flash is being charged. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off when hor i is set . • The remote control may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided ME...
Contact PENTAX Service Center to a (Manual) (p.94).) Shooting Functions Removing the Eyecup FP Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap 4 • Select a setting other than hor i in [Memory] (p.217) ... does not work while the flash is being charged. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off when hor i is set . • The remote control may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided ME...
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... function is automatically turned off when shooting with the 2 sec. Using Mirror Up Function to take a picture with the Mirror Up function. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 In the Drive Mode, select Z (2 sec. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. 4 Press the shutter ... lock is enabled with a tripod. Self-Timer. Follow the procedure below to Prevent 123 Camera Shake Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is used with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes ...
... function is automatically turned off when shooting with the 2 sec. Using Mirror Up Function to take a picture with the Mirror Up function. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 In the Drive Mode, select Z (2 sec. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. 4 Press the shutter ... lock is enabled with a tripod. Self-Timer. Follow the procedure below to Prevent 123 Camera Shake Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is used with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes ...
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...the flash directly connected to the same channel as a control flash. HSb (High-speed sync) is not available when the camera is discharged as a control flash only and does not discharge as main flash. 2 On the wireless remote flash unit, set the wireless flash mode to [SLAVE] and set to the... camera. 138 Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method in wireless mode. 1 ...
...the flash directly connected to the same channel as a control flash. HSb (High-speed sync) is not available when the camera is discharged as a control flash only and does not discharge as main flash. 2 On the wireless remote flash unit, set the wireless flash mode to [SLAVE] and set to the... camera. 138 Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method in wireless mode. 1 ...
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...with an external flash. Press the shutter release button fully. 1 The flash unit directly connected to the camera emits a control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera). 2 The wireless remote flash unit emits a test flash (relays confirmation of the external flash directly connected to the...When the wireless mode of subject). 3 The flash unit directly connected to the camera emits a control flash (relays flash output to the wireless remote flash unit). * The flash unit directly connected to the camera will emit a control flash one more time after this to relay the flash ...
...with an external flash. Press the shutter release button fully. 1 The flash unit directly connected to the camera emits a control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera). 2 The wireless remote flash unit emits a test flash (relays confirmation of the external flash directly connected to the...When the wireless mode of subject). 3 The flash unit directly connected to the camera emits a control flash (relays flash output to the wireless remote flash unit). * The flash unit directly connected to the camera will emit a control flash one more time after this to relay the flash ...
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... the four-way controller (5). The camera is all the beeps off . 204 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn all O (On). Set-up ] menu. Beep Setting In-focus AE-L RAW Self-timer Remote Control MENU Select an item and ... (45) to take a picture. You can set: In-focus, AE Lock, | button, Self- The default setting is ready to select On (O) or Off (P). timer and Remote Control. 1 2 3 10 Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language Text Size MENU E x i t English Std. The [Beep] screen ...
... the four-way controller (5). The camera is all the beeps off . 204 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn all O (On). Set-up ] menu. Beep Setting In-focus AE-L RAW Self-timer Remote Control MENU Select an item and ... (45) to take a picture. You can set: In-focus, AE Lock, | button, Self- The default setting is ready to select On (O) or Off (P). timer and Remote Control. 1 2 3 10 Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language Text Size MENU E x i t English Std. The [Beep] screen ...
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...AF Area 9. AF in Wireless Mode 17. Slow Shutter Speed NR 11. Release when Charging 16. of Shots Program shift Program Line Off On Flash Digital Preview Off On On Off Prohibited - * The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are reset. Sensitivity Steps 3. L with AF locked 5. High-ISO ...Noise Reduction 12. 4 button when shooting 13. Flash in remote control 10. Preview Method 19. Auto Image Rotation 12 22. Using aperture ring Reset Custom Function* P (Off) 1/2 EV Steps 1 EV Steps 10 sec ...
...AF Area 9. AF in Wireless Mode 17. Slow Shutter Speed NR 11. Release when Charging 16. of Shots Program shift Program Line Off On Flash Digital Preview Off On On Off Prohibited - * The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are reset. Sensitivity Steps 3. L with AF locked 5. High-ISO ...Noise Reduction 12. 4 button when shooting 13. Flash in remote control 10. Preview Method 19. Auto Image Rotation 12 22. Using aperture ring Reset Custom Function* P (Off) 1/2 EV Steps 1 EV Steps 10 sec ...
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ME Viewfinder Cap (*) Eyecup FP (*) Cable Switch CS-205 Connect to +3 m-1 (per meter). 238 Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter. 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. Camera Case/Strap Camera Case O-CC74 Camera Strap O-ST53 (*) 12 Appendix Install it is 0.5 m. If it on the viewfinder.
ME Viewfinder Cap (*) Eyecup FP (*) Cable Switch CS-205 Connect to +3 m-1 (per meter). 238 Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter. 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. Camera Case/Strap Camera Case O-CC74 Camera Strap O-ST53 (*) 12 Appendix Install it is 0.5 m. If it on the viewfinder.
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...position Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Lens Used PENTAX KAF2 mount ...= Auto discharge, > = Redeye reduction, 9=Single frame shooting, j = Continuous shooting, g = Selftimer, h= Remote control shooting, ? = Battery exhaustion warning, ] = Auto bracket exposure (EV steps can be set to 16 ...times, scrolling possible), image comparison, rotating, folder display, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark area Digital Filter Exposure Mode B&W, Sepia, Color, Soft, Illustration, HDR, Slim, Brightness (only for processing ...
...position Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Lens Used PENTAX KAF2 mount ...= Auto discharge, > = Redeye reduction, 9=Single frame shooting, j = Continuous shooting, g = Selftimer, h= Remote control shooting, ? = Battery exhaustion warning, ] = Auto bracket exposure (EV steps can be set to 16 ...times, scrolling possible), image comparison, rotating, folder display, slideshow, histogram, bright/dark area Digital Filter Exposure Mode B&W, Sepia, Color, Soft, Illustration, HDR, Slim, Brightness (only for processing ...
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... zones) CCD Image Sensor Shift, effective compensation range = up to operate when the camera is halfway pressed. and slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, ISO ...wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash 23 functions can be cancelled after activation PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter button ...Flash External Flash Sync Custom Function Time Function Shake Reduction Function Dust Removal Power Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Optical Preview: Depth of...
... zones) CCD Image Sensor Shift, effective compensation range = up to operate when the camera is halfway pressed. and slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, ISO ...wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash 23 functions can be cancelled after activation PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter button ...Flash External Flash Sync Custom Function Time Function Shake Reduction Function Dust Removal Power Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Optical Preview: Depth of...
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...when ? starts blinking.) In/Out Port USB/Video terminal (USB 2.0 (high speed compatible)), DC input terminal, Remote release terminal Video Output Format NTSC/PAL PictBridge Compatible printer: PictBridge-compatible printer Print mode: Single Image, All Images,..., 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, ...
...when ? starts blinking.) In/Out Port USB/Video terminal (USB 2.0 (high speed compatible)), DC input terminal, Remote release terminal Video Output Format NTSC/PAL PictBridge Compatible printer: PictBridge-compatible printer Print mode: Single Image, All Images,..., 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, ...