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... Holding the Camera 64 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 66 Using a Zoom Lens 71 Using the Built-in Flash 72 Setting the Flash Mode 72 Compensating Flash Output 76 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash 77 Playing Back Images 78 Playing Back Images 78 Deleting Images 79 Shooting Functions 81 How to Operate the...
... Holding the Camera 64 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 66 Using a Zoom Lens 71 Using the Built-in Flash 72 Setting the Flash Mode 72 Compensating Flash Output 76 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash 77 Playing Back Images 78 Playing Back Images 78 Deleting Images 79 Shooting Functions 81 How to Operate the...
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...-Speed Sync 168 Using the Trailing Curtain Sync 170 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 171 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 172 Using an External Flash (Optional 173 Using P-TTL Auto Mode 174 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode 175 Using in Wireless Mode 176 Red-Eye Reduction 179 Trailing Curtain...
...-Speed Sync 168 Using the Trailing Curtain Sync 170 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 171 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 172 Using an External Flash (Optional 173 Using P-TTL Auto Mode 174 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode 175 Using in Wireless Mode 176 Red-Eye Reduction 179 Trailing Curtain...
K-7 Manual
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... and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started 2 Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to use the built-in flash and the external flash. 6 Shooting Settings 6 Explains the procedures for configuring image processing and setting the file format. 7 Playback Functions 7... Additional Settings Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures. 4 4 Shooting Functions Explains the shooting-related functions. 5 Using the Flash 5 Explains how to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for...
... and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started 2 Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to use the built-in flash and the external flash. 6 Shooting Settings 6 Explains the procedures for configuring image processing and setting the file format. 7 Playback Functions 7... Additional Settings Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures. 4 4 Shooting Functions Explains the shooting-related functions. 5 Using the Flash 5 Explains how to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for...
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Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Built-in flash Strap lug AF assist light Card cover Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens mount index Lens unlock button Speaker Microphone Viewfinder Microphone terminal mini ...
Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Built-in flash Strap lug AF assist light Card cover Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens mount index Lens unlock button Speaker Microphone Viewfinder Microphone terminal mini ...
K-7 Manual
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.../off (p.56) or to preview (p.129). 5 Front e-dial (R) Changes the settings. 6 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.53) 7 E button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.74)
.../off (p.56) or to preview (p.129). 5 Front e-dial (R) Changes the settings. 6 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.53) 7 E button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.74)
K-7 Manual
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...Wireless 6 EV Compensation (p.115)/ Exposure Bracketing (p.148) 12 Drive Mode (p.82) 9 : Single Frame Shooting 7 Battery level (p.46) j : Continuous Shooting 8 Flash Exposure Compensation (p.76) g : Self-Timer shooting W : Remote Control shooting 9 Sensitivity/EV compensation value 13 File Format (p.188) 10 ISO/ISO AUTO Appears ... : RAW capture 1P: RAW+JPEG capture 14 Remaining image storage capacity/ 11 Flash Mode (p.72) USB connection mode (p.275) b : Built-in flash is ready Pc-S : MSC mode (when blinking, flash should be used) Pc-P : PTP mode LCD panel is illuminated when the ...
...Wireless 6 EV Compensation (p.115)/ Exposure Bracketing (p.148) 12 Drive Mode (p.82) 9 : Single Frame Shooting 7 Battery level (p.46) j : Continuous Shooting 8 Flash Exposure Compensation (p.76) g : Self-Timer shooting W : Remote Control shooting 9 Sensitivity/EV compensation value 13 File Format (p.188) 10 ISO/ISO AUTO Appears ... : RAW capture 1P: RAW+JPEG capture 14 Remaining image storage capacity/ 11 Flash Mode (p.72) USB connection mode (p.275) b : Built-in flash is ready Pc-S : MSC mode (when blinking, flash should be used) Pc-P : PTP mode LCD panel is illuminated when the ...
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3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for taking pictures, refer to ensure successful capturing. Basic Shooting Operation 64 Using a Zoom Lens 71 Using the Built-in Flash 72 Playing Back Images 78 For information about advanced functions and settings for shooting by setting mode dial to Green mode (automatic exposure according to the program line set to j) to chapter 4 and onward.
3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for taking pictures, refer to ensure successful capturing. Basic Shooting Operation 64 Using a Zoom Lens 71 Using the Built-in Flash 72 Playing Back Images 78 For information about advanced functions and settings for shooting by setting mode dial to Green mode (automatic exposure according to the program line set to j) to chapter 4 and onward.
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...a dark or backlit location, but the flash does not pop up the flash. 1 Operating the shutter release button (p.69) 1 Subjects that are Difficult to pop up automatically. If the flash is taken. AF assist light turns on (p.70) 1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.72) 1 Selecting the Focusing Area ...(AF Point) (p.122) Flash Focus indicator status 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is necessary, the flash status E blinks in the ...
...a dark or backlit location, but the flash does not pop up the flash. 1 Operating the shutter release button (p.69) 1 Subjects that are Difficult to pop up automatically. If the flash is taken. AF assist light turns on (p.70) 1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.72) 1 Selecting the Focusing Area ...(AF Point) (p.122) Flash Focus indicator status 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is necessary, the flash status E blinks in the ...
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...built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting. • The built-in flash fully discharges for each picture. F Flash On+ Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic Red-eye Reduction flash. Setting the Flash Mode Flash Mode Function C Auto Flash Discharge Discharges the flash automatically in flash. For details on the built-in flash... how to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to 5 m from the subject. The built-in flash is optimum at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this to a slow shutter speed depending on the lens being used ...
...built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting. • The built-in flash fully discharges for each picture. F Flash On+ Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic Red-eye Reduction flash. Setting the Flash Mode Flash Mode Function C Auto Flash Discharge Discharges the flash automatically in flash. For details on the built-in flash... how to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to 5 m from the subject. The built-in flash is optimum at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this to a slow shutter speed depending on the lens being used ...
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.... (p.31, p.33) 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. When the flash is popped up and begins charging. Using Built-in flash pops up . The Flash On is used if the flash is popped up when the mode dial is at B, the flash is not discharged if the lighting conditions do not require... flash for correction even when the flash is fully charged, E appears in the viewfinder ...
.... (p.31, p.33) 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. When the flash is popped up and begins charging. Using Built-in flash pops up . The Flash On is used if the flash is popped up when the mode dial is at B, the flash is not discharged if the lighting conditions do not require... flash for correction even when the flash is fully charged, E appears in the viewfinder ...
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... the plus (+) side, 3 no compensation will be taken while the flash is charging by turning the rear e-dial (S) in flash is charging Select [On] for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode. Release While Charging 1 Off 2 On Enables shutter release while the built-in the [Flash Mode] screen. Basic Operations Allowing Shooting while Charging...
... the plus (+) side, 3 no compensation will be taken while the flash is charging by turning the rear e-dial (S) in flash is charging Select [On] for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode. Release While Charging 1 Off 2 On Enables shutter release while the built-in the [Flash Mode] screen. Basic Operations Allowing Shooting while Charging...
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p.177 32. AF Adjustment Adjusts the AF focusing position. p.33 30. Flash in Wireless Mode Sets the built-in flash discharge method in dark locations. Using Aperture A6 Ring Reset Custom Functions Sets whether to enable shutter release when the lens aperture ring ... to illuminate the LCD panel. Auto Image Rotation Sets whether to the position other than s. Release While Charging Sets whether to release shutter while the built-in the [A Custom Setting 1-6] menu to l and a manual focus lens is charging. 87 Menu Item Function Page 29. p.225 34. p.225 Shooting ...
p.177 32. AF Adjustment Adjusts the AF focusing position. p.33 30. Flash in Wireless Mode Sets the built-in flash discharge method in dark locations. Using Aperture A6 Ring Reset Custom Functions Sets whether to enable shutter release when the lens aperture ring ... to illuminate the LCD panel. Auto Image Rotation Sets whether to the position other than s. Release While Charging Sets whether to release shutter while the built-in the [A Custom Setting 1-6] menu to l and a manual focus lens is charging. 87 Menu Item Function Page 29. p.225 34. p.225 Shooting ...
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...release button is fully pressed. Release While Charging] in the [A Custom Setting 5] menu. (p.77) • Select a mode other than g or h in flash. Mode 4] menu is set to P (Off). • The shooting speed may be released until charging is set to stop. Pictures are taken continuously at... a set interval from a set to enable shutter release while charging the built-in flash in the viewfinder when focused. Take your finger off if [Drive Mode] in the [A Rec. The focus indicator ] appears in [30...
...release button is fully pressed. Release While Charging] in the [A Custom Setting 5] menu. (p.77) • Select a mode other than g or h in flash. Mode 4] menu is set to P (Off). • The shooting speed may be released until charging is set to stop. Pictures are taken continuously at... a set interval from a set to enable shutter release while charging the built-in flash in the viewfinder when focused. Take your finger off if [Drive Mode] in the [A Rec. The focus indicator ] appears in [30...
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...exposure metering timer (default setting is used. • When [7. Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.85). Three or five consecutive images will remain effective for subsequent continuous frames. • Even...take a picture at the same time. 150 8 Press the shutter release button fully. Continue to change only the flash output continuously. Auto Bracketing Order] in flash or external flash (P-TTL auto only) to press the shutter release button until the set to p (Bulb) mode. • ...
...exposure metering timer (default setting is used. • When [7. Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.85). Three or five consecutive images will remain effective for subsequent continuous frames. • Even...take a picture at the same time. 150 8 Press the shutter release button fully. Continue to change only the flash output continuously. Auto Bracketing Order] in flash or external flash (P-TTL auto only) to press the shutter release button until the set to p (Bulb) mode. • ...
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Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 168 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash .......172 Using an External Flash (Optional 173 5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of Q and describes how to take pictures with the Built-in Flash 171 Lens Compatibility with the external flash.
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 168 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash .......172 Using an External Flash (Optional 173 5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of Q and describes how to take pictures with the Built-in Flash 171 Lens Compatibility with the external flash.
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.... Set so that proper exposure is set slower to give the appropriate exposure for L or a mode). The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 4 Select G or H and press the 4 button. The built-in flash pops up . 3 Press the four-way controller (3). 169 Using e/K/c mode 1 Set the mode dial to b,... L or a. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 3 Select E or F and press the 4 button...
.... Set so that proper exposure is set slower to give the appropriate exposure for L or a mode). The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 4 Select G or H and press the 4 button. The built-in flash pops up . 3 Press the four-way controller (3). 169 Using e/K/c mode 1 Set the mode dial to b,... L or a. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 3 Select E or F and press the 4 button...
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... picture will include a sharp, well-lit car with Trailing Curtain Sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car immediately before the shutter curtain closes. When shooting moving car with trailing lights behind it. For example, when shooting ... objects with a slow shutter speed, Trailing Curtain Sync and Slow-speed Sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is closed. The built-in flash pops up. 5 Take the picture. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 3 Select I or k and press the 4 button. 4 Press the E button.
... picture will include a sharp, well-lit car with Trailing Curtain Sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car immediately before the shutter curtain closes. When shooting moving car with trailing lights behind it. For example, when shooting ... objects with a slow shutter speed, Trailing Curtain Sync and Slow-speed Sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is closed. The built-in flash pops up. 5 Take the picture. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 3 Select I or k and press the 4 button. 4 Press the E button.
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... sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 Built-in flash guide number Approx. 13 Approx. 18.4 Approx. 26 Approx. 36.8 Approx. 52 Approx. 73.5 Using the Flash Calculating Shooting Distance from Shooting Distance The following equation calculates the distance of ...100] and aperture value is a fixed value which applies only when using the built-in a range of the flash for shooting distances. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Aperture value Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5* *The value 5 used in the formula above example) is...
... sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 Built-in flash guide number Approx. 13 Approx. 18.4 Approx. 26 Approx. 36.8 Approx. 52 Approx. 73.5 Using the Flash Calculating Shooting Distance from Shooting Distance The following equation calculates the distance of ...100] and aperture value is a fixed value which applies only when using the built-in a range of the flash for shooting distances. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Aperture value Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5* *The value 5 used in the formula above example) is...
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...on the lens used without problems. * Following are evaluated without a hood is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be possible or may be used with the Built-in Flash Depending on other factors Lens name Restrictions F FISH-EYE 17-28mm F3.5-4.5 Vignetting may occur if focal length ...is less than 20 mm. Unavailable due to vignetting. FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 Built-in flash always discharges fully. FA28-70mm F2.8AL Vignetting may occur if focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less ...
...on the lens used without problems. * Following are evaluated without a hood is attached, the use of the built-in flash may not be possible or may be used with the Built-in Flash Depending on other factors Lens name Restrictions F FISH-EYE 17-28mm F3.5-4.5 Vignetting may occur if focal length ...is less than 20 mm. Unavailable due to vignetting. FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 Built-in flash always discharges fully. FA28-70mm F2.8AL Vignetting may occur if focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less ...
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... function Flash Built-in AF540FGZ AF200FG flash AF360FGZ AF160FC Red-eye reduction flash z z z Automatic flash discharge z z z After the flash is automatically set in flash and 2/3 can be output by the built-in e and b modes. Aperture is fully charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash sync z z speed. Using an External Flash (Optional) 173 Using the Flash Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ...
... function Flash Built-in AF540FGZ AF200FG flash AF360FGZ AF160FC Red-eye reduction flash z z z Automatic flash discharge z z z After the flash is automatically set in flash and 2/3 can be output by the built-in e and b modes. Aperture is fully charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash sync z z speed. Using an External Flash (Optional) 173 Using the Flash Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ...