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... the Camera 54 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 55 Using a Zoom Lens 59 Using the Built-in Focus Mode 112 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 113 Selecting the Preview Method 113 Displaying the Preview 114 Continuous Shooting 117 Interval Shooting 120 Self-Timer Shooting 122 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold...
... the Camera 54 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 55 Using a Zoom Lens 59 Using the Built-in Focus Mode 112 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 113 Selecting the Preview Method 113 Displaying the Preview 114 Continuous Shooting 117 Interval Shooting 120 Self-Timer Shooting 122 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold...
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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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... compensation (p.100) be used) 9 Battery level > : Red-eye reduction flash 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 displayed. 9 : Single frame shooting 12 1 : RAW capture j : Continuous shooting 1P : RAW+JPEG capture g : Self-timer shooting 13 Recordable image no./ W : Remote control...
... compensation (p.100) be used) 9 Battery level > : Red-eye reduction flash 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 displayed. 9 : Single frame shooting 12 1 : RAW capture j : Continuous shooting 1P : RAW+JPEG capture g : Self-timer shooting 13 Recordable image no./ W : Remote control...
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... shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with any u compatible PENTAX lens. see p.75; Using aperture ring] is set to take pictures when k appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on. self-timer, remote control shooting, 3 sec. p.31 for the Shake Reduction function to... Reduction Function 1 3 Turn on [36. Basic Operations • Be sure to "Notes on the Shake Reduction switch. When using the camera with a tripod. • The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off if you will not use the Shake Reduction function. • The Shake...
... shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with any u compatible PENTAX lens. see p.75; Using aperture ring] is set to take pictures when k appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on. self-timer, remote control shooting, 3 sec. p.31 for the Shake Reduction function to... Reduction Function 1 3 Turn on [36. Basic Operations • Be sure to "Notes on the Shake Reduction switch. When using the camera with a tripod. • The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off if you will not use the Shake Reduction function. • The Shake...
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4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the u. How to Operate the Shooting Menus 72 Setting the Exposure 76 Focusing 104 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 113 Continuous Shooting 117 Interval Shooting 120 Self-Timer Shooting 122 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately 125 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 128 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket 129 Storing User Settings 133
4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the u. How to Operate the Shooting Menus 72 Setting the Exposure 76 Focusing 104 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 113 Continuous Shooting 117 Interval Shooting 120 Self-Timer Shooting 122 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately 125 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 128 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket 129 Storing User Settings 133
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...steps Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature. Illuminate LCD panel Sets whether to reduce noise only when p.80 shooting at shutter release from remote control when set to use Autofocus when shooting with a high ISO. p.137 29. AF does not activate at slow shutter speeds. p.165...a the Green button is pressed in e (Hyper-program) mode. - 21. p.146 30. Slow Shutter 4 Speed NR Sets whether to allow the camera to select when to reduce noise or to illuminate the LCD panel. e-dial in Program Sets the e-dials in L (Shutter and Aperture Priority) mode ...
...steps Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature. Illuminate LCD panel Sets whether to reduce noise only when p.80 shooting at shutter release from remote control when set to use Autofocus when shooting with a high ISO. p.137 29. AF does not activate at slow shutter speeds. p.165...a the Green button is pressed in e (Hyper-program) mode. - 21. p.146 30. Slow Shutter 4 Speed NR Sets whether to allow the camera to select when to reduce noise or to illuminate the LCD panel. e-dial in Program Sets the e-dials in L (Shutter and Aperture Priority) mode ...
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... s. Key or Button 2 3 4 5 4 Item Function Page Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance Sensitivity Custom Image Selects Continuous shooting, Self-timer or Remote control. p.78 Sets image processing. The Fn menu appears. p.117, p.122, p.125 Adjusts the method of recordable images in Capture mode. p.106 36.... Sets the sensitivity. Fn CUSTOM IMAGE OK AUTO Fn Exit Press the four-way controller (2345) or the 4 button to the - Display Sensitivity Sets whether to switch the number of flash discharge. 75 Item Function Page 31.
... s. Key or Button 2 3 4 5 4 Item Function Page Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance Sensitivity Custom Image Selects Continuous shooting, Self-timer or Remote control. p.78 Sets image processing. The Fn menu appears. p.117, p.122, p.125 Adjusts the method of recordable images in Capture mode. p.106 36.... Sets the sensitivity. Fn CUSTOM IMAGE OK AUTO Fn Exit Press the four-way controller (2345) or the 4 button to the - Display Sensitivity Sets whether to switch the number of flash discharge. 75 Item Function Page 31.
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... the shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button of the optional remote control is held down. • When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to prevent camera shake when using the remote control shooting mode (p.125). Shooting Functions 96 Using the p (Bulb) Mode This mode is useful...
... the shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button of the optional remote control is held down. • When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to prevent camera shake when using the remote control shooting mode (p.125). Shooting Functions 96 Using the p (Bulb) Mode This mode is useful...
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...] menu. (p.137) • You can set to P (Off). The setting is canceled when the camera is ready to stop. 118 4 Press the four-way controller (3) and use the remote control for continuous shooting. (p.125) • Select a setting other than gh in the Drive Mode options screen... to cancel continuous shooting. The camera is turned off the shutter release button to take pictures ...
...] menu. (p.137) • You can set to P (Off). The setting is canceled when the camera is ready to stop. 118 4 Press the four-way controller (3) and use the remote control for continuous shooting. (p.125) • Select a setting other than gh in the Drive Mode options screen... to cancel continuous shooting. The camera is turned off the shutter release button to take pictures ...
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... [Number of Shots] is set number of pictures is recommended to use of the provided PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 when the camera is connected to a PC. • The drive mode is set to normal Capture mode. • The camera cannot be taken. • Although each shot taken is displayed on the back of the... camera or press the shutter release button and the 3 button to display the exit confirmation screen, and then use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exit] and press the 4 button. You can also exit Interval ...
... [Number of Shots] is set number of pictures is recommended to use of the provided PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 when the camera is connected to a PC. • The drive mode is set to normal Capture mode. • The camera cannot be taken. • Although each shot taken is displayed on the back of the... camera or press the shutter release button and the 3 button to display the exit confirmation screen, and then use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exit] and press the 4 button. You can also exit Interval ...
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... be released immediately after about 3 seconds. delayed release), or i (remote continuous shooting) for remote control shooting. i When the shutter release button on the i remote control unit is pressed. The Drive Mode options screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to exit continuous shooting. 4 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. Fn Exit Continuous shooting starts when the shutter...
... be released immediately after about 3 seconds. delayed release), or i (remote continuous shooting) for remote control shooting. i When the shutter release button on the i remote control unit is pressed. The Drive Mode options screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to exit continuous shooting. 4 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. Fn Exit Continuous shooting starts when the shutter...
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... halfway. The operating distance of the remote control unit is ready to blinking. Drive Mode Remote Control Unit OK OK 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is about 5 m from the front or back of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control unit again. You cannot focus with the remote control. For i, the shutter will blink to...
... halfway. The operating distance of the remote control unit is ready to blinking. Drive Mode Remote Control Unit OK OK 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is about 5 m from the front or back of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control unit again. You cannot focus with the remote control. For i, the shutter will blink to...
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...PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee). • The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when h, i or i is set to P (Off). • The remote control may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. • Exposure may not operate in backlit conditions. • The remote control...To ignore the light entering the viewfinder, set the exposure mode to 4 stop the remote control operation after it has been activated. The setting is canceled when the camera is being charged. • When using the built-in the Drive Mode options screen ...
...PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee). • The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when h, i or i is set to P (Off). • The remote control may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. • Exposure may not operate in backlit conditions. • The remote control...To ignore the light entering the viewfinder, set the exposure mode to 4 stop the remote control operation after it has been activated. The setting is canceled when the camera is being charged. • When using the built-in the Drive Mode options screen ...
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...122) 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. Follow the procedure below to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is automatically turned off when shooting with the 2 sec. The autofocus... system operates. 128 Using Mirror Up Function to take a picture with the Mirror Up function. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 4 In the Drive ...
...122) 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. Follow the procedure below to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is automatically turned off when shooting with the 2 sec. The autofocus... system operates. 128 Using Mirror Up Function to take a picture with the Mirror Up function. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 4 In the Drive ...
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... Language Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn all O (On). Beep Setting In-focus AE-L RAW Self-timer Remote Control MENU 3 Select an item and use the four-way controller (45) to select On or Off. 10 You can set: In-focus, AE Lock, | button, Selftimer and... Remote Control. 1 Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language MENU E x i t English 1/4 2 Press the four-way controller (5). There are five items that you can turn the camera operation beep on or off by selecting [Setting] and ...
... Language Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn all O (On). Beep Setting In-focus AE-L RAW Self-timer Remote Control MENU 3 Select an item and use the four-way controller (45) to select On or Off. 10 You can set: In-focus, AE Lock, | button, Selftimer and... Remote Control. 1 Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language MENU E x i t English 1/4 2 Press the four-way controller (5). There are five items that you can turn the camera operation beep on or off by selecting [Setting] and ...
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... Default Setting Reset Setting Page 13. e-dial in focus 35. Catch-in b mode 23. p.239 *1 The saved adjustment value is reset only for [Reset] in remote control Off Yes p.74 17. AF Adjustment] menu. *2 The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are reset. 12 Appendix Color temp. Display Sensitivity Off Yes - 32. Auto Image...
... Default Setting Reset Setting Page 13. e-dial in focus 35. Catch-in b mode 23. p.239 *1 The saved adjustment value is reset only for [Reset] in remote control Off Yes p.74 17. AF Adjustment] menu. *2 The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are reset. 12 Appendix Color temp. Display Sensitivity Off Yes - 32. Auto Image...
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The cord length is 0.5 m. 259 ME Viewfinder Cap (*) Eyecup FP (*) Interchangeable Focusing Screen LF-80: AF Frame Matte (standard) LL-80: AF Divided Matte LI-80: AF Scale Matte Cable Switch CS-205 Connect to the cable switch terminal and operate the camera shutter release button. Remote Control F Lets you shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front or back of the camera. 12 Appendix
The cord length is 0.5 m. 259 ME Viewfinder Cap (*) Eyecup FP (*) Interchangeable Focusing Screen LF-80: AF Frame Matte (standard) LL-80: AF Divided Matte LI-80: AF Scale Matte Cable Switch CS-205 Connect to the cable switch terminal and operate the camera shutter release button. Remote Control F Lets you shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front or back of the camera. 12 Appendix
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...1/2 EV and 1/3 EV for EV steps) Three frames are usable Optical Preview: Depth of field confirmation (electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes) Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Up to approx. 3 fps, JPEG: up to 38 frames... EV Steps), ±2 EV (1/3 EV Steps), EV Steps can be cancelled after operation PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter button, Remote Continuous Shooting Quick-return mirror, mirror up function (2 sec. Start by pressing the shutter ...
...1/2 EV and 1/3 EV for EV steps) Three frames are usable Optical Preview: Depth of field confirmation (electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes) Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Up to approx. 3 fps, JPEG: up to 38 frames... EV Steps), ±2 EV (1/3 EV Steps), EV Steps can be cancelled after operation PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter button, Remote Continuous Shooting Quick-return mirror, mirror up function (2 sec. Start by pressing the shutter ...
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... exposure bracket that captures images in the image loses contrast and appears white. Prevent camera shake by Adobe Systems, Inc. Alternatively, use the Shake Reduction function, the self-timer, the remote control unit, or the cable switch to determine exposure. An image with set white balance..., saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness levels. As camera shake is mostly likely to occur when pressing the 12 shutter release...
... exposure bracket that captures images in the image loses contrast and appears white. Prevent camera shake by Adobe Systems, Inc. Alternatively, use the Shake Reduction function, the self-timer, the remote control unit, or the cable switch to determine exposure. An image with set white balance..., saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness levels. As camera shake is mostly likely to occur when pressing the 12 shutter release...
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...-eye reduction ..........64, 148 Remote Control 125 Reset 237, 244 Rotate 172 S Saturation 154 SD Memory Card 40 Select battery 234 Select&Delete 186 Select&Edit 198 Self-timer 122 Sensitivity 78 12 Sensitivity Priority Mode K 85 Sensor Cleaning 252 Sepia (Digital Filter 195 [R Set-up...87 Shutter release button 18, 21, 57 Shutter Speed 76 Single mode l 104 Slideshow 179, 181 Slim (Digital Filter 196 Slow Shutter Speed NR ......... 80 Slow-speed sync 60, 139 Soft (Digital Filter 195 Spot Metering 99 sRGB 167 Strap 34 Superimpose AF Area .... 28, 107 K (Sensitivity Priority)...
...-eye reduction ..........64, 148 Remote Control 125 Reset 237, 244 Rotate 172 S Saturation 154 SD Memory Card 40 Select battery 234 Select&Delete 186 Select&Edit 198 Self-timer 122 Sensitivity 78 12 Sensitivity Priority Mode K 85 Sensor Cleaning 252 Sepia (Digital Filter 195 [R Set-up...87 Shutter release button 18, 21, 57 Shutter Speed 76 Single mode l 104 Slideshow 179, 181 Slim (Digital Filter 196 Slow Shutter Speed NR ......... 80 Slow-speed sync 60, 139 Soft (Digital Filter 195 Spot Metering 99 sRGB 167 Strap 34 Superimpose AF Area .... 28, 107 K (Sensitivity Priority)...