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...Although the level of functioning pixels is a trademark of all the camera's capabilities. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the q that are not PRINT Image Matching III ... be used outside the scope of use any other lens or accessory, see p.37 and p.188. Lenses you for the direct printout of images. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the unified standard for purchasing the PENTAX q Digital Camera. Please take care, as it can be a ...
...Although the level of functioning pixels is a trademark of all the camera's capabilities. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the q that are not PRINT Image Matching III ... be used outside the scope of use any other lens or accessory, see p.37 and p.188. Lenses you for the direct printout of images. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the unified standard for purchasing the PENTAX q Digital Camera. Please take care, as it can be a ...
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...attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. • Wrapping the strap around your nearest PENTAX service center. ABOUT THE CAMERA Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera. Take care that violating this item could cause a fire or electric shock. • During ... • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with the following symbols. Viewing the sun directly with the telephoto lens may damage your special attention regarding items marked with the telephoto lens attached, as smoke or a strange odor, stop use of electric...
...attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. • Wrapping the strap around your nearest PENTAX service center. ABOUT THE CAMERA Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera. Take care that violating this item could cause a fire or electric shock. • During ... • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with the following symbols. Viewing the sun directly with the telephoto lens may damage your special attention regarding items marked with the telephoto lens attached, as smoke or a strange odor, stop use of electric...
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... on the PENTAX website. Refer to protect the camera from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location. • This camera is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The LCD display may damage the lens. • Please do not press ...forcefully on the LCD monitor. Storage in your cooperation. Remove from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. • The temperature range for your bag or a plastic bag, removing the camera after temperature of the camera. Use a cushion to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX...
... on the PENTAX website. Refer to protect the camera from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location. • This camera is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The LCD display may damage the lens. • Please do not press ...forcefully on the LCD monitor. Storage in your cooperation. Remove from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. • The temperature range for your bag or a plastic bag, removing the camera after temperature of the camera. Use a cushion to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX...
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... Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 9 Before Using Your Camera 11 q 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 q 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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... Scenes 50 Selecting the Shooting Scene 51 Using a Zoom Lens 53 Using the Built-in Flash 54 Other Shooting Modes 58 Continuous Shooting 58 Self-Timer Shooting 60 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ........64 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 67 Playing Back Still Pictures 68 Playing Back...
... Scenes 50 Selecting the Shooting Scene 51 Using a Zoom Lens 53 Using the Built-in Flash 54 Other Shooting Modes 58 Continuous Shooting 58 Self-Timer Shooting 60 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ........64 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 67 Playing Back Still Pictures 68 Playing Back...
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...155 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 156 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 158 Using an External Flash (Optional 160 Settings During Playback 167 Changing Playback ...Display Method 167 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval 168 Camera Settings 169 Formatting the SD Memory Card 169 Turning the Beep On and Off 170 Changing the Date... the File Number 177 Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview 177 Resetting to Default Settings 179 Resetting Rec.
...155 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 156 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 158 Using an External Flash (Optional 160 Settings During Playback 167 Changing Playback ...Display Method 167 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval 168 Camera Settings 169 Formatting the SD Memory Card 169 Turning the Beep On and Off 170 Changing the Date... the File Number 177 Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview 177 Resetting to Default Settings 179 Resetting Rec.
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8 Appendix 181 Default Settings 182 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 186 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 188 Cleaning the CCD 189 Optional Accessories 191 Error Messages 194 Troubleshooting 196 Main Specifications 199 Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional 201 Glossary 202 Index 206 WARRANTY POLICY 210
8 Appendix 181 Default Settings 182 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 186 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 188 Cleaning the CCD 189 Optional Accessories 191 Error Messages 194 Troubleshooting 196 Main Specifications 199 Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional 201 Glossary 202 Index 206 WARRANTY POLICY 210
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... easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the camera. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the q and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on the viewfinder illuminate red. ...viewing performance. • Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to determine the focal length for high precision and a wide dynamic range. 1 • Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake reduction system. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with q 300×1.5=...
... easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the camera. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the q and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on the viewfinder illuminate red. ...viewing performance. • Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to determine the focal length for high precision and a wide dynamic range. 1 • Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake reduction system. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with q 300×1.5=...
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14 Names of Working Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera 1 Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Card cover 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 Card cover 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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... mode. S ISO 800 sRGB 40mm 06 / 25 / 2006 14 : 25 20 19 1 14 15 2 3456 16 7 8 17 9 10 11 18 12 13 Before Using Your Camera 1 AF mode (p.127) 2 Mode dial position (p.110) 3 AE metering (p.136) 4 Flash mode (p.54) 5* Drive mode (p.108) 6* Auto bracket (p.151) 7 ISO sensitivity (p.121) 8...) 12 White balance (p.118) 13 Date and time (p.170) 14 AF point position (p.128) 15 Saturation (p.117) 16 Sharpness (p.117) 17 Contrast (p.117) 18 Lens focal length 19* Scene mode (p.50) 20 Shake Reduction mode (p.47) * Indicators 5 and 6 do not appear at a time. 17 Capture Mode Press the M...
... mode. S ISO 800 sRGB 40mm 06 / 25 / 2006 14 : 25 20 19 1 14 15 2 3456 16 7 8 17 9 10 11 18 12 13 Before Using Your Camera 1 AF mode (p.127) 2 Mode dial position (p.110) 3 AE metering (p.136) 4 Flash mode (p.54) 5* Drive mode (p.108) 6* Auto bracket (p.151) 7 ISO sensitivity (p.121) 8...) 12 White balance (p.118) 13 Date and time (p.170) 14 AF point position (p.128) 15 Saturation (p.117) 16 Sharpness (p.117) 17 Contrast (p.117) 18 Lens focal length 19* Scene mode (p.50) 20 Shake Reduction mode (p.47) * Indicators 5 and 6 do not appear at a time. 17 Capture Mode Press the M...
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... 17 ISO sensitivity (p.121) 18 Image tone (p.114) 19 Contrast (p.117) 20 Quality level (p.116) 21 Recorded pixels (p.115) 22 Color space (p.123) 23 Lens focal length 24 White balance (p.118) 25 Captured date and time (p.170) 26* Scene mode (p.50) * Indicator 13 only appears for images in the following... Display, [Histogram] Display, [Detailed Information] Display and [No info. You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. (p.167) Before Using Your Camera Detailed Information 100-0001 AF. Indicator 26 is only displayed in Scene mode. Display] 1 (image only).
... 17 ISO sensitivity (p.121) 18 Image tone (p.114) 19 Contrast (p.117) 20 Quality level (p.116) 21 Recorded pixels (p.115) 22 Color space (p.123) 23 Lens focal length 24 White balance (p.118) 25 Captured date and time (p.170) 26* Scene mode (p.50) * Indicator 13 only appears for images in the following... Display, [Histogram] Display, [Detailed Information] Display and [No info. You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. (p.167) Before Using Your Camera Detailed Information 100-0001 AF. Indicator 26 is only displayed in Scene mode. Display] 1 (image only).
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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.140) 5 AF point information (p.128) 2 Aperture value (p.142) No indicator: Auto 3 Flash mode (p.54...) V : Select b : Built-in flash is ready M : Center (when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used) 6 AE metering (p.136...
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.140) 5 AF point information (p.128) 2 Aperture value (p.142) No indicator: Auto 3 Flash mode (p.54...) V : Select b : Built-in flash is ready M : Center (when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used) 6 AE metering (p.136...
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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. 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
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... "Setting the Date and Time". (p.35) • Insert batteries correctly. The batteries may cause a camera breakdown. 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...
... "Setting the Date and Time". (p.35) • Insert batteries correctly. The batteries may cause a camera breakdown. 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...
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... the red dots on [Using Aperture Ring]" (p.188). To allow shutter release with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to Aperture s (Auto). Also check that the camera is secured. Attaching the Lens 37 Getting Started All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with...
... the red dots on [Using Aperture Ring]" (p.188). To allow shutter release with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to Aperture s (Auto). Also check that the camera is secured. Attaching the Lens 37 Getting Started All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with...
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Getting Started 2 To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button (3) and turn the lens counterclockwise. 3 • The body mount cover (1) is sold separately and has a lock function. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions ... and block dust when shipped. Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. 38 4 Remove the front lens cap by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler.
Getting Started 2 To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button (3) and turn the lens counterclockwise. 3 • The body mount cover (1) is sold separately and has a lock function. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions ... and block dust when shipped. Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. 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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... this adapter. (p.192) You can slide the diopter from -2.5m-1 to suit your eyesight. However, the eyecup must be removed to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory. Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 39 Getting Started Adjust the viewfinder to +1.5m-1. 1 Look through the viewfinder 2 and point the...
... this adapter. (p.192) You can slide the diopter from -2.5m-1 to suit your eyesight. However, the eyecup must be removed to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory. Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 39 Getting Started Adjust the viewfinder to +1.5m-1. 1 Look through the viewfinder 2 and point the...
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... Using the Shake Reduction Function 47 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 50 Using a Zoom Lens 53 Using the Built-in Flash 54 Other Shooting Modes 58 Playing Back Still Pictures 68 Connecting the Camera to Picture mode (Auto Picture or Portrait mode - 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for...
... Using the Shake Reduction Function 47 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 50 Using a Zoom Lens 53 Using the Built-in Flash 54 Other Shooting Modes 58 Playing Back Still Pictures 68 Connecting the Camera to Picture mode (Auto Picture or Portrait mode - 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for...
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...Basic Operations Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a tripod. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.47) when using a lower shutter speed. • When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight ...of a second for a handheld camera is recommended to avoid camera shake. • Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree...
...Basic Operations Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a tripod. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.47) when using a lower shutter speed. • When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight ...of a second for a handheld camera is recommended to avoid camera shake. • Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree...
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A zoom lens can be used to Focus on (p.46) 1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.54) 1 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) (p.128) Focus indicator You can preview ... check the composition, exposure, and focus before taking the picture. (p.152) 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is in the viewfinder. 1 Using a Zoom Lens (p.53) Basic Operations 4 3 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The flash pops up...
A zoom lens can be used to Focus on (p.46) 1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.54) 1 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) (p.128) Focus indicator You can preview ... check the composition, exposure, and focus before taking the picture. (p.152) 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is in the viewfinder. 1 Using a Zoom Lens (p.53) Basic Operations 4 3 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The flash pops up...