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SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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...In general, lenses that can print images directly from the actual product. To users of this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that are for purchasing the PENTAX L Digital Camera. Some functions are not available on printers that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. ...Thank you to get the most out of all the camera's capabilities. Regarding trademarks • PENTAX and smc PENTAX are placed on taking pictures even for the direct printout of images. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more ...
...In general, lenses that can print images directly from the actual product. To users of this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that are for purchasing the PENTAX L Digital Camera. Some functions are not available on printers that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. ...Thank you to get the most out of all the camera's capabilities. Regarding trademarks • PENTAX and smc PENTAX are placed on taking pictures even for the direct printout of images. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more ...
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.... This symbol indicates that violating this product, with the risk of electric shock. • If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using this product...card is accidentally swallowed. • Wrapping the strap around your special attention regarding items marked with the telephoto lens may damage your nearest PENTAX service center. When using the exclusive AC adapter with the telephoto lens attached, as smoke or a strange odor, stop use the ...
.... This symbol indicates that violating this product, with the risk of electric shock. • If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using this product...card is accidentally swallowed. • Wrapping the strap around your special attention regarding items marked with the telephoto lens may damage your nearest PENTAX service center. When using the exclusive AC adapter with the telephoto lens attached, as smoke or a strange odor, stop use the ...
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... burns when holding such portions for long periods. • Do not place your data to burn yourself during removal. • Some portions of the camera heat up during traveling). Be careful not to a computer, etc. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Only use . Care to smoke. There is ... cover with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. • Do not subject to polarity (+ and -) marked on the batteries and the camera. • AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and disposable CR-V3 are not rechargeable. The batteries could explode or catch fire. • Do...
... burns when holding such portions for long periods. • Do not place your data to burn yourself during removal. • Some portions of the camera heat up during traveling). Be careful not to a computer, etc. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Only use . Care to smoke. There is ... cover with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. • Do not subject to polarity (+ and -) marked on the batteries and the camera. • AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and disposable CR-V3 are not rechargeable. The batteries could explode or catch fire. • Do...
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...to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will cause condensation on the camera. • Refer to "Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card" (p.30) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Use a lens brush to ...or salts. Use a cushion to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Storage in the rain or where the camera could cause breakage or malfunction. Remove from vibrations of the camera and surroundings are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. • Sudden temperature changes will ...
...to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will cause condensation on the camera. • Refer to "Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card" (p.30) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Use a lens brush to ...or salts. Use a cushion to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Storage in the rain or where the camera could cause breakage or malfunction. Remove from vibrations of the camera and surroundings are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. • Sudden temperature changes will ...
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... 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 ...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 Lens 37 Adjusting...
... 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 ...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 Lens 37 Adjusting...
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... 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 Back Still Pictures 63 Playing Back Images 63 Enlarging Playback Images 65 Nine-Image Display 66 Slideshow 68 Connecting the...Printing Service (DPOF 79 Printing Single Images 79 Settings for All Images 81 Printing Using PictBridge 83 Setting Transfer Modes 84 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 85 Printing Single Images 86 Printing All Images 88 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 90 Disconnecting the Cable from...
... 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 Back Still Pictures 63 Playing Back Images 63 Enlarging Playback Images 65 Nine-Image Display 66 Slideshow 68 Connecting the...Printing Service (DPOF 79 Printing Single Images 79 Settings for All Images 81 Printing Using PictBridge 83 Setting Transfer Modes 84 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 85 Printing Single Images 86 Printing All Images 88 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 90 Disconnecting the Cable from...
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... 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 Style 163...
... 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 Style 163...
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... contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of L by buttons and menus. 5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking , playing back, and printing still pictures.... Be 3 sure to read it to take when operating the camera. Read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations 4 Explains ...
... contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of L by buttons and menus. 5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking , playing back, and printing still pictures.... Be 3 sure to read it to take when operating the camera. Read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations 4 Explains ...
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of Working Parts 14 L Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of working parts before use.
1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of Working Parts 14 L Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of working parts before use.
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... mm L CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of the camera. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with L 300×1.5=450 Focal length is used with the L. To obtain a focal length...÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with L by 1.5. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the L and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is equivalent to determine the focal length for 35 mm film and CCD are different. Inversely, multiply the focal length ...
... mm L CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of the camera. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with L 300×1.5=450 Focal length is used with the L. To obtain a focal length...÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with L by 1.5. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the L and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is equivalent to determine the focal length for 35 mm film and CCD are different. Inversely, multiply the focal length ...
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... 13 The following accessories are packaged with the camera are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FN (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-SW34 Strap O-ST10 AA Alkaline batteries* (four) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/ PENTAX PHOTO ...
... 13 The following accessories are packaged with the camera are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FN (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-SW34 Strap O-ST10 AA Alkaline batteries* (four) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/ PENTAX PHOTO ...
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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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K button Mode dial Strap lug Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover LCD monitor 15 Before Using Your Camera Built-in flash Hot shoe mc button 1 LCD panel Diopter adjustment lever Card cover Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Viewfinder
K button Mode dial Strap lug Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover LCD monitor 15 Before Using Your Camera Built-in flash Hot shoe mc button 1 LCD panel Diopter adjustment lever Card cover Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Viewfinder
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16 LCD Monitor Indications The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on or setting dial mode. Before Using Your Camera LCD monitor While Power is On. Select [Off] for [Guide display] in [H Set-up] to not show indicators. (p.99) 1 2 34 5 6 1600 7 Auto Picture Program 06 / ... when World Time is On or Operating Mode Dial Guides appear on the LCD monitor for three seconds when powered on the status of 1 the camera.
16 LCD Monitor Indications The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on or setting dial mode. Before Using Your Camera LCD monitor While Power is On. Select [Off] for [Guide display] in [H Set-up] to not show indicators. (p.99) 1 2 34 5 6 1600 7 Auto Picture Program 06 / ... when World Time is On or Operating Mode Dial Guides appear on the LCD monitor for three seconds when powered on the status of 1 the camera.
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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) 8 Image tone (p.108) 9 Quality...
... 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) 8 Image tone (p.108) 9 Quality...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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19 Histogram Display 1 2 100-0046 3 1 Before Using Your Camera 4 1 Capture quality (Image file type) 2 Image folder number and file number (p.169) 3 Protect icon (p.77) 4 Histogram • Areas where blooming occurred blink if Bright Portion warning is on. (p.160) • Press the four-way controller (23) in the histogram display to move the Histogram display position up or down.
19 Histogram Display 1 2 100-0046 3 1 Before Using Your Camera 4 1 Capture quality (Image file type) 2 Image folder number and file number (p.169) 3 Protect icon (p.77) 4 Histogram • Areas where blooming occurred blink if Bright Portion warning is on. (p.160) • Press the four-way controller (23) in the histogram display to move the Histogram display position up or down.
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... be adjusted with e-dial). 9 Aperture (p.136) Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with e-dial). 20 Viewfinder Indications 2 1 1 1 Before Using Your Camera 34 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Autofocus frame (p.39) 2 Spot metering frame (p.130) 3 Flash status (p.49) Appears when flash is available and blinks when...
... be adjusted with e-dial). 9 Aperture (p.136) Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with e-dial). 20 Viewfinder Indications 2 1 1 1 Before Using Your Camera 34 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Autofocus frame (p.39) 2 Spot metering frame (p.130) 3 Flash status (p.49) Appears when flash is available and blinks when...
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Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output. Before Using Your Camera 11 Number of recordable images/EV compensation 1 Show the number of recordable images with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is a. (p.138) 12 ...
Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output. Before Using Your Camera 11 Number of recordable images/EV compensation 1 Show the number of recordable images with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is a. (p.138) 12 ...