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...not illuminate or may not function correctly when used in the LCD display is 99.99% or better, you for purchasing the PENTAX L Digital Camera. Please take care, as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. • The liquid crystal panel used without permission ...according to their respective owners. To users of items on taking pictures even for anything other lens or accessory, see p.37 and p.180. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. You can print images directly from the actual...
...not illuminate or may not function correctly when used in the LCD display is 99.99% or better, you for purchasing the PENTAX L Digital Camera. Please take care, as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. • The liquid crystal panel used without permission ...according to their respective owners. To users of items on taking pictures even for anything other lens or accessory, see p.37 and p.180. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. You can print images directly from the actual...
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... camera. There is dangerous. Seek medical assistance immediately if a battery is exposed due to this product. Continued use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the telephoto lens may damage your nearest PENTAX service... center. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion.
... camera. There is dangerous. Seek medical assistance immediately if a battery is exposed due to this product. Continued use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the telephoto lens may damage your nearest PENTAX service... center. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion.
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... • The temperature range for cleaning as temperatures normalize. • The LCD display may damage the lens. • Please do not press forcefully on the inside and outside of the camera and surroundings are recommended every one to two years to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Wipe dry... any rain or water drops on the lens or viewfinder. Storage in the rain or where the camera could get wet. • Do not subject the camera to maintain high performance. • Sudden temperature changes will return to normal as it...
... • The temperature range for cleaning as temperatures normalize. • The LCD display may damage the lens. • Please do not press forcefully on the inside and outside of the camera and surroundings are recommended every one to two years to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Wipe dry... any rain or water drops on the lens or viewfinder. Storage in the rain or where the camera could get wet. • Do not subject the camera to maintain high performance. • Sudden temperature changes will return to normal as it...
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... Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 9 Before Using Your Camera 11 L Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14 Camera 14 LCD Monitor Indications 16 Viewfinder Indications 20 LCD Panel Indications 22 Getting Started 23 Attaching the Strap... 27 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 28 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 31 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Setting the Display Language 33 Setting the Date and Time 35 Attaching the...
... Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 9 Before Using Your Camera 11 L Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14 Camera 14 LCD Monitor Indications 16 Viewfinder Indications 20 LCD Panel Indications 22 Getting Started 23 Attaching the Strap... 27 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 28 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 31 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Setting the Display Language 33 Setting the Date and Time 35 Attaching the...
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Basic Operations 5 41 Basic Shooting Operation 42 Holding the Camera 42 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 43 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 47 Using the Zoom Lens 48 Using the Built-in Flash 49 Using the Built-in Flash 49 Other Shooting Modes 53 Continuous ...Shooting 53 Self-Timer Shooting 55 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ........59 Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 62 Playing ...
Basic Operations 5 41 Basic Shooting Operation 42 Holding the Camera 42 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 43 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 47 Using the Zoom Lens 48 Using the Built-in Flash 49 Using the Built-in Flash 49 Other Shooting Modes 53 Continuous ...Shooting 53 Self-Timer Shooting 55 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ........59 Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 62 Playing ...
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... the Custom Function Menu 172 7 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 149 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 151 Using an External Flash (Optional 153 Settings During Playback 160 Changing Playback Display Method 160 Displaying Bright Portion... Warning 160 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval 161 Camera Settings 162 Formatting the SD Memory Card 162 Turning the Beep On and Off 163 Changing the Date and Time and the Display...
... the Custom Function Menu 172 7 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 149 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 151 Using an External Flash (Optional 153 Settings During Playback 160 Changing Playback Display Method 160 Displaying Bright Portion... Warning 160 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval 161 Camera Settings 162 Formatting the SD Memory Card 162 Turning the Beep On and Off 163 Changing the Date and Time and the Display...
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8 Appendix 173 Default Settings 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 178 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 180 Cleaning the CCD 181 Optional Accessories 183 Error Messages 186 Troubleshooting 188 Main Specifications 190 Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional 192 Glossary 193 Index 198 WARRANTY POLICY 202
8 Appendix 173 Default Settings 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 178 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 180 Cleaning the CCD 181 Optional Accessories 183 Error Messages 186 Troubleshooting 188 Main Specifications 190 Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional 192 Glossary 193 Index 198 WARRANTY POLICY 202
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... with L by 1.5. Inversely, multiply the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5 to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the L and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film : 36...×24 mm L CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with L 300×1.5=450 Focal length...
... with L by 1.5. Inversely, multiply the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5 to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the L and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film : 36...×24 mm L CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with L 300×1.5=450 Focal length...
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14 Names of Working Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera 1 Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button 3 button i button M button Q button Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever Lens information contacts e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 4 button { button Battery cover Tripod socket
14 Names of Working Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera 1 Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button 3 button i button M button Q button Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever Lens information contacts e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 4 button { button Battery cover Tripod socket
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... Detailed Info AF ISO 800 sRGB 40mm 06 / 25 / 2005 12 : 30 1 14 15 2 3456 16 7 8 17 9 10 11 18 12 13 Before Using Your Camera 1 Focus mode (p.118) 2 Shooting mode (p.104) 3 AE metering (p.130) 4 Flash mode (p.49) 5 Drive mode (p.102) 6 Auto bracket (p.145) 7 ISO sensitivity (p.115) ...112) 13 Date and time (p.163) 14 Focusing area (p.121) 15 Saturation (p.111) 16 Sharpness (p.111) 17 Contrast (p.111) 18 Lens focal length Press the four-way controller (5) to view explanation of Set Mode Dial Detailed Info Auto Picture Program Decides subjct condition automatically to display...
... Detailed Info AF ISO 800 sRGB 40mm 06 / 25 / 2005 12 : 30 1 14 15 2 3456 16 7 8 17 9 10 11 18 12 13 Before Using Your Camera 1 Focus mode (p.118) 2 Shooting mode (p.104) 3 AE metering (p.130) 4 Flash mode (p.49) 5 Drive mode (p.102) 6 Auto bracket (p.145) 7 ISO sensitivity (p.115) ...112) 13 Date and time (p.163) 14 Focusing area (p.121) 15 Saturation (p.111) 16 Sharpness (p.111) 17 Contrast (p.111) 18 Lens focal length Press the four-way controller (5) to view explanation of Set Mode Dial Detailed Info Auto Picture Program Decides subjct condition automatically to display...
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... screen displays every time you press M button during playback. 1 You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. (p.160) Before Using Your Camera Detailed Information 100-0001 AF 1 / 2000 F2 . 8 + 1 . 5EV ISO 800 sRGB 40mm 06 / 25 / 2005 12 : 30 2 1 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 ... (p.111) 17 ISO sensitivity (p.115) 18 Image tone (p.108) 19 Contrast (p.111) 20 Quality level (p.110) 21 Recorded pixels (p.109) 22 Color space (p.117) 23 Lens focal length 24 White balance (p.112) 25 Captured date and time (p.163)
... screen displays every time you press M button during playback. 1 You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. (p.160) Before Using Your Camera Detailed Information 100-0001 AF 1 / 2000 F2 . 8 + 1 . 5EV ISO 800 sRGB 40mm 06 / 25 / 2005 12 : 30 2 1 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 ... (p.111) 17 ISO sensitivity (p.115) 18 Image tone (p.108) 19 Contrast (p.111) 20 Quality level (p.110) 21 Recorded pixels (p.109) 22 Color space (p.117) 23 Lens focal length 24 White balance (p.112) 25 Captured date and time (p.163)
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22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 72 8 3 9 4 5 610 11 1 Shutter speed (p.134) 5 Focusing area (p.121) 2 Aperture (p.136) No indicator : Wide 3 Flash mode (p.49) M ...: Spot b : Built-in flash is ready 6 AE metering (p.130) (when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used) No indicator: Multi-segment ...
22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 72 8 3 9 4 5 610 11 1 Shutter speed (p.134) 5 Focusing area (p.121) 2 Aperture (p.136) No indicator : Wide 3 Flash mode (p.49) M ...: Spot b : Built-in flash is ready 6 AE metering (p.130) (when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used) No indicator: Multi-segment ...
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Be sure to taking pictures. Attaching the Strap 24 Inserting the Batteries 25 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........29 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Attaching the Lens 37 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 39 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions.
Be sure to taking pictures. Attaching the Strap 24 Inserting the Batteries 25 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........29 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Attaching the Lens 37 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 39 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions.
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... the Date and Time". (p.35) • Insert batteries correctly. indicators in the illustration ( 1 ), and slide the battery cover toward the 1 lens ( 2 ), and then flip open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is packaged with a new one. 1 Push and hold... the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the battery chamber. Refer to "Batteries" (p.26) for checking the camera's functionality but some other kinds of the batteries before inserting. • Replace all the batteries at the same time. Inserting the Batteries 25 Getting...
... the Date and Time". (p.35) • Insert batteries correctly. indicators in the illustration ( 1 ), and slide the battery cover toward the 1 lens ( 2 ), and then flip open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is packaged with a new one. 1 Push and hold... the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the battery chamber. Refer to "Batteries" (p.26) for checking the camera's functionality but some other kinds of the batteries before inserting. • Replace all the batteries at the same time. Inserting the Batteries 25 Getting...
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... 2 3 Align the red dots on [Using Aperture Ring]" (p.180). Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to Aperture s (Auto). Also check that the camera is secured. Some functions are restricted when lenses are on top and attachment portion does not... move sideways. Allow shutter release when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with factory default settings. Attaching the Lens 37 Getting Started All camera exposure modes are available when using aperture ring in custom function settings. (p.101) 2 Turn the...
... 2 3 Align the red dots on [Using Aperture Ring]" (p.180). Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to Aperture s (Auto). Also check that the camera is secured. Some functions are restricted when lenses are on top and attachment portion does not... move sideways. Allow shutter release when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with factory default settings. Attaching the Lens 37 Getting Started All camera exposure modes are available when using aperture ring in custom function settings. (p.101) 2 Turn the...
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... responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by pushing the indicated portions inward. 38 4 Remove the front lens cap by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler.
... responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by pushing the indicated portions inward. 38 4 Remove the front lens cap by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler.
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Basic Shooting Operation 42 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 47 Using the Zoom Lens 48 Using the Built-in Flash 49 Other Shooting Modes 53 Playing Back Still Pictures 63 Connecting the Camera to ensure successful capturing. Flash OFF mode) to AV Equipment .........70 Processing Images with Filters 71 Deleting Images...
Basic Shooting Operation 42 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 47 Using the Zoom Lens 48 Using the Built-in Flash 49 Other Shooting Modes 53 Playing Back Still Pictures 63 Connecting the Camera to ensure successful capturing. Flash OFF mode) to AV Equipment .........70 Processing Images with Filters 71 Deleting Images...
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...• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3 Basic Operations Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, the ...for a handheld camera is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for shutter speeds slower than this. • When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake. A ...
...• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3 Basic Operations Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, the ...for a handheld camera is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for shutter speeds slower than this. • When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake. A ...
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... fully. The picture is not set to [Auto].) 1OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (p.45) 1Hard-to determine the size of the subject. 1Using the Zoom Lens (p.48) Basic Operations 4 3 Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The flash pops up automatically when necessary. (Manually...
... fully. The picture is not set to [Auto].) 1OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (p.45) 1Hard-to determine the size of the subject. 1Using the Zoom Lens (p.48) Basic Operations 4 3 Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The flash pops up automatically when necessary. (Manually...
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... Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect) are not compatible with a zoom lens. Wide Angle Telephoto 48 Using the Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with this camera. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture. 1 3 Turn the zoom ring to...
... Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect) are not compatible with a zoom lens. Wide Angle Telephoto 48 Using the Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with this camera. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture. 1 3 Turn the zoom ring to...