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...with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight. • Be sure to the safety of this product, we request your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Placing in mouth may damage your neck is exposed due to this product, or using this product. There is accidentally swallowed. ...contact your special attention regarding items marked with the risk of electric shock. • If the camera interior is dangerous. 1 FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to store the battery out of the reach of children. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. •...
...with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight. • Be sure to the safety of this product, we request your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Placing in mouth may damage your neck is exposed due to this product, or using this product. There is accidentally swallowed. ...contact your special attention regarding items marked with the risk of electric shock. • If the camera interior is dangerous. 1 FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to store the battery out of the reach of children. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. •...
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...8226; Be sure to charge the battery with the specified battery charger. • Remove the battery from the camera, be burned. • Depending on the day of the camera heat up during removal. • Storing the battery fully charged may cause the battery to become hot or begin to .... • Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery case. Fingers or clothing may experience itching, break out in a place with this camera. Doing so may decrease the battery performance. When storing a battery removed from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to avoid shorting...
...8226; Be sure to charge the battery with the specified battery charger. • Remove the battery from the camera, be burned. • Depending on the day of the camera heat up during removal. • Storing the battery fully charged may cause the battery to become hot or begin to .... • Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery case. Fingers or clothing may experience itching, break out in a place with this camera. Doing so may decrease the battery performance. When storing a battery removed from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to avoid shorting...
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... or transferring your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. Continuing to use it should happen to taking important pictures (such as at a voltage other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE •... cannot be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for exclusive use the battery charger to charge batteries other than that it is still working properly, particularly prior to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center.
... or transferring your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. Continuing to use it should happen to taking important pictures (such as at a voltage other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE •... cannot be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for exclusive use the battery charger to charge batteries other than that it is still working properly, particularly prior to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center.
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... the case and store in your cooperation. These could cause breakage or malfunction. • Precautions for D-LI50 Battery Usage: - This could cause a camera breakdown. Never use is not a fault. • Periodic inspections are equalized. • Avoid contact with preservatives and ... ABOVE 140°F / 60°C. Regarding Product Registration In order to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual (Windows users: p.9, Mac OS users: p.10) for professional cleaning of the camera. MAY CAUSE BURST OR BURN. - Refer to better serve you, we request...
... the case and store in your cooperation. These could cause breakage or malfunction. • Precautions for D-LI50 Battery Usage: - This could cause a camera breakdown. Never use is not a fault. • Periodic inspections are equalized. • Avoid contact with preservatives and ... ABOVE 140°F / 60°C. Regarding Product Registration In order to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual (Windows users: p.9, Mac OS users: p.10) for professional cleaning of the camera. MAY CAUSE BURST OR BURN. - Refer to better serve you, we request...
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...CAMERA SAFELY 1 ABOUT THE CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE 3 Care to be Taken During Handling 3 Contents 6 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 u Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Camera...Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Exclusive Battery Fully Charged 38 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 39 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 40 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 42 Turning the Camera On and Off 44 Initial Settings 45 ...
...CAMERA SAFELY 1 ABOUT THE CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE 3 Care to be Taken During Handling 3 Contents 6 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 u Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Camera...Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Exclusive Battery Fully Charged 38 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 39 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 40 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 42 Turning the Camera On and Off 44 Initial Settings 45 ...
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... Video Output Format and Power Settings........ 233 Selecting the Video Output Format 233 Setting Auto Power Off 233 Selecting a Battery 234 Using Pixel Mapping 235 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ...... 236 Resetting to Default Settings 237 Resetting Rec. Using Aperture Ring 251 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 252 Removing...
... Video Output Format and Power Settings........ 233 Selecting the Video Output Format 233 Setting Auto Power Off 233 Selecting a Battery 234 Using Pixel Mapping 235 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ...... 236 Resetting to Default Settings 237 Resetting Rec. Using Aperture Ring 251 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 252 Removing...
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...; Features Custom Image with approximately 14.6 million effective pixels for easier manual focusing. Pictures taken in both the camera and grip, the battery with a magnification of approximately 0.95 and field of view of the lens type. • Features an AF sensor ...frames per second. • Features a viewfinder similar to make the camera easier to get the best camera performance for removing collected dust. • Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG2 with vertical shutter release button. If a battery (D-LI50) is prioritized. The Dust Removal function also shakes the ...
...; Features Custom Image with approximately 14.6 million effective pixels for easier manual focusing. Pictures taken in both the camera and grip, the battery with a magnification of approximately 0.95 and field of view of the lens type. • Features an AF sensor ...frames per second. • Features a viewfinder similar to make the camera easier to get the best camera performance for removing collected dust. • Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG2 with vertical shutter release button. If a battery (D-LI50) is prioritized. The Dust Removal function also shakes the ...
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... cap Before Using Your Camera Sync socket 2P cap (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW74, S-SW75 Strap O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion D-LI50 battery Battery charger D-BC50 AC plug cord Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX REMOTE PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Assistant 3 3 Operating...
... cap Before Using Your Camera Sync socket 2P cap (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW74, S-SW75 Strap O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion D-LI50 battery Battery charger D-BC50 AC plug cord Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX REMOTE PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Assistant 3 3 Operating...
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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 Lens unlock button Diopter adjustment lever Built-in Flash Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover Monitor 1 Hot shoe Mirror Strap lug X-sync socket AF coupler Lens information contacts LCD panel Viewfinder Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Tripod socket Battery grip connector terminal cover Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover
Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover Lens mount index Lens unlock button Diopter adjustment lever Built-in Flash Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover Monitor 1 Hot shoe Mirror Strap lug X-sync socket AF coupler Lens information contacts LCD panel Viewfinder Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Tripod socket Battery grip connector terminal cover Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover
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...(p.104) 5 AF point position (p.107) 6 White balance (p.160) 7 Sensitivity (p.78) 8 Shake Reduction (p.65) 9 Exposure mode name (p.32) 10 e-dial guide 11 Battery level 12 Date and time (p.220) 13 World Time (p.221) 14 Button guide 15 Exposure mode 16 USER mode * Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting... is Off. 13 only appears when World Time is On. Select Off for 3 seconds when the camera is switched on the status of the camera. 22 Display Indicators Before Using Your Camera Monitor 1 The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on or the mode dial is turned.
...(p.104) 5 AF point position (p.107) 6 White balance (p.160) 7 Sensitivity (p.78) 8 Shake Reduction (p.65) 9 Exposure mode name (p.32) 10 e-dial guide 11 Battery level 12 Date and time (p.220) 13 World Time (p.221) 14 Button guide 15 Exposure mode 16 USER mode * Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting... is Off. 13 only appears when World Time is On. Select Off for 3 seconds when the camera is switched on the status of the camera. 22 Display Indicators Before Using Your Camera Monitor 1 The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on or the mode dial is turned.
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23 Capture Mode Press the M button in Capture mode to Detailed information display. 1 Detailed information display (p.1) Before Using Your Camera USER 1/2000 F2.8 +1.3 g AF.C - 1.0 400 mm ISO AUTO 200-1600 ±0 10000K G2 A1 AdobeRGB ±0 RAW+ 10 ±0 ±0 02 / 02 / 2008 10 ... (p.154) 27 Hue/Toning (p.154) 28 Contrast (p.154) 29 Sharpness/Fine Sharpness (p.154) 30 World Time (p.221) 31 Date and time (p.220) 32 Battery power (p.38) Press the four-way controller (23) while displayed to switch to display the capture function settings on the monitor for 30 seconds.
23 Capture Mode Press the M button in Capture mode to Detailed information display. 1 Detailed information display (p.1) Before Using Your Camera USER 1/2000 F2.8 +1.3 g AF.C - 1.0 400 mm ISO AUTO 200-1600 ±0 10000K G2 A1 AdobeRGB ±0 RAW+ 10 ±0 ±0 02 / 02 / 2008 10 ... (p.154) 27 Hue/Toning (p.154) 28 Contrast (p.154) 29 Sharpness/Fine Sharpness (p.154) 30 World Time (p.221) 31 Date and time (p.220) 32 Battery power (p.38) Press the four-way controller (23) while displayed to switch to display the capture function settings on the monitor for 30 seconds.
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24 Detailed information display (p.2) 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 RAW RAW+ P LINE AF Enable AF 4 5 1 Battery usage condition (p.234) 2 Camera battery power (p.38, p.234) 3 Grip battery power (p.38, p.234) 4 Button guide 5 e-dial guide
24 Detailed information display (p.2) 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 RAW RAW+ P LINE AF Enable AF 4 5 1 Battery usage condition (p.234) 2 Camera battery power (p.38, p.234) 3 Grip battery power (p.38, p.234) 4 Button guide 5 e-dial guide
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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 14 6 5 1 7 8 2 9 12 11 3 4 10 13 1 Shutter speed (p.76) 6 Auto bracket (p.129) 2 Aperture (p.77) (blinks when Exposure ...Bracket and 3 Flash mode (p.60) Extended Bracket are both set) b : Built-in flash is ready 7 Flash exposure compensation (p.136) (when blinking, flash should 8 EV compensation (p.100) be used) 9 Battery...
29 LCD Panel The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 14 6 5 1 7 8 2 9 12 11 3 4 10 13 1 Shutter speed (p.76) 6 Auto bracket (p.129) 2 Aperture (p.77) (blinks when Exposure ...Bracket and 3 Flash mode (p.60) Extended Bracket are both set) b : Built-in flash is ready 7 Flash exposure compensation (p.136) (when blinking, flash should 8 EV compensation (p.100) be used) 9 Battery...
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...are displayed. Pixels JPEG Quality File Format RAW file format Extended Bracket Multi-exposure 14.6M JPEG PEF Off Off MENU E x i t 1/2 Before Using Your Camera 4 Press the four-way controller (5). When the quality level is one. JPEG Rec. Mode] menu appears. Next, set the [JPEG Quality] on ). •...Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is explained as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 31 Selecting...
...are displayed. Pixels JPEG Quality File Format RAW file format Extended Bracket Multi-exposure 14.6M JPEG PEF Off Off MENU E x i t 1/2 Before Using Your Camera 4 Press the four-way controller (5). When the quality level is one. JPEG Rec. Mode] menu appears. Next, set the [JPEG Quality] on ). •...Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is explained as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 31 Selecting...
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Attaching the Strap 34 Using the Battery 35 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........40 Turning the Camera On and Off 44 Initial Settings 45 Attaching the Lens 50 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 52 Be sure to taking pictures. 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions.
Attaching the Strap 34 Using the Battery 35 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........40 Turning the Camera On and Off 44 Initial Settings 45 Attaching the Lens 50 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 52 Be sure to taking pictures. 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions.
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... and insert it into the camera. Charging the Battery 2 Battery D-LI50 Battery charger D-BC50 AC plug cord Indicator lamp When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not been used in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge the battery. The indicator lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 4 When the...
... and insert it into the camera. Charging the Battery 2 Battery D-LI50 Battery charger D-BC50 AC plug cord Indicator lamp When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not been used in a long time, or when [Battery depleted] appears, recharge the battery. The indicator lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 4 When the...
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... reduced even when properly charged, the battery has reached the end of time. 1 Open the battery cover. Lift the battery cover unlock lever, turn towards OPEN (1) to charge batteries other batteries may cause camera breakdown. Getting Started Inserting/Removing the Battery When using the battery for the first time, charge the battery and insert it may cause damage or...
... reduced even when properly charged, the battery has reached the end of time. 1 Open the battery cover. Lift the battery cover unlock lever, turn towards OPEN (1) to charge batteries other batteries may cause camera breakdown. Getting Started Inserting/Removing the Battery When using the battery for the first time, charge the battery and insert it may cause damage or...
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... adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.39) To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) with 2 your hand. Getting Started Battery lock lever 3 Close the battery cover (1) and turn the battery cover unlock lever towards the monitor, push the battery lock lever in the direction of...
... adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.39) To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) with 2 your hand. Getting Started Battery lock lever 3 Close the battery cover (1) and turn the battery cover unlock lever towards the monitor, push the battery lock lever in the direction of...
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... CIPA standards and the others are based on again. Some deviation from the above figures may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is almost empty. : The camera turns off and on PENTAX measuring conditions. If { appears, you will return to normal when returned to room temperature. • Have extra...
... CIPA standards and the others are based on again. Some deviation from the above figures may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is almost empty. : The camera turns off and on PENTAX measuring conditions. If { appears, you will return to normal when returned to room temperature. • Have extra...
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...2 2 Getting Started We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting to your camera will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data. • Be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC50 operating manual when using the AC adapter. •...; The battery in your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. 2 Face the S mark on the DC terminal of the AC adapter towards the S...
...2 2 Getting Started We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting to your camera will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data. • Be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC50 operating manual when using the AC adapter. •...; The battery in your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. 2 Face the S mark on the DC terminal of the AC adapter towards the S...