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...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 Images 68 Enlarging Playback Images ...70 Nine-Image Display 71 Slideshow 73 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 75 Processing Images with ...
...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 Images 68 Enlarging Playback Images ...70 Nine-Image Display 71 Slideshow 73 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 75 Processing Images with ...
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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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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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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) ... Single frame shooting 8 White balance (p.118) j : Continuous shooting (Not displayed when set to Auto) g : Self-Timer shooting 9 Battery level h : Remote control shooting 10 EV compensation (p.147) 11 Number of recordable images/ EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC=Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb=PictBridge)
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) ... Single frame shooting 8 White balance (p.118) j : Continuous shooting (Not displayed when set to Auto) g : Self-Timer shooting 9 Battery level h : Remote control shooting 10 EV compensation (p.147) 11 Number of recordable images/ EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC=Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb=PictBridge)
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Wait for about 2 seconds) right after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. self-timer, remote control shooting, 3 sec. When using the camera with an external flash The camera is used (p.47), the [Shake Reduction] menu appears. delay shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with a tripod. • The Shake Reduction function automatically...
Wait for about 2 seconds) right after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. self-timer, remote control shooting, 3 sec. When using the camera with an external flash The camera is used (p.47), the [Shake Reduction] menu appears. delay shooting, bulb shooting, or wireless mode with a tripod. • The Shake Reduction function automatically...
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... after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. 3 i When the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed, the shutter is released after about 3 seconds. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 64 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) The shutter can select from h (remote control) and i (3 sec. Fn OK AUTO...
... after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. 3 i When the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed, the shutter is released after about 3 seconds. 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 64 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) The shutter can select from h (remote control) and i (3 sec. Fn OK AUTO...
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...controller (op) to take pictures. 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. You can set [AF in remote control] to [On] in focus. • You cannot focus with the remote control. The camera returns to g (Auto discharge). The Drive Mode options screen appears. The self-timer lamp will blink ...to let you know that the camera is in the custom function. (p.107) • When using the remote control unit, flash does not pop ...
...controller (op) to take pictures. 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. You can set [AF in remote control] to [On] in focus. • You cannot focus with the remote control. The camera returns to g (Auto discharge). The Drive Mode options screen appears. The self-timer lamp will blink ...to let you know that the camera is in the custom function. (p.107) • When using the remote control unit, flash does not pop ...
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...self-timer lamp lights for 5 minutes. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 5 m from the front of the camera 5m and press the shutter release button on the drive mode selected. Contact PENTAX service center to single frame shooting after the shutter release ...button on the remote control unit is left unused for 2 seconds and will then resume blinking...
...self-timer lamp lights for 5 minutes. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 5 m from the front of the camera 5m and press the shutter release button on the drive mode selected. Contact PENTAX service center to single frame shooting after the shutter release ...button on the remote control unit is left unused for 2 seconds and will then resume blinking...
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... below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function. 3 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Use the { button and the four-way controller (m) 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 released 2 seconds after you press it, thereby...
... below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function. 3 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Use the { button and the four-way controller (m) 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 released 2 seconds after you press it, thereby...
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...in use . Shutter - AF does not activate at other than s. p.155 4 Menu Reference Preview Method Selects Digital Preview or Optical Preview when the main switch is in focus. p.153 Sets the initial magnification of field with the... at shutter release from [1.2 times], [2 times], [4 times], - [8 times] and [12 times]. Digital Preview lets you check the depth of the zoom playback. Using aperture ring Sets to enable focus indicator when screw mount...default setting is not - attached to Strt Zm Plybk Choose from remote control when [Off]. Mag to the camera when enabled.
...in use . Shutter - AF does not activate at other than s. p.155 4 Menu Reference Preview Method Selects Digital Preview or Optical Preview when the main switch is in focus. p.153 Sets the initial magnification of field with the... at shutter release from [1.2 times], [2 times], [4 times], - [8 times] and [12 times]. Digital Preview lets you check the depth of the zoom playback. Using aperture ring Sets to enable focus indicator when screw mount...default setting is not - attached to Strt Zm Plybk Choose from remote control when [Off]. Mag to the camera when enabled.
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Four-way controller m n o p Item Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance Sensitivity Function Selects Continuous shooting, SelfTimer, Remote control or Auto bracket. Adjusts the method of the light source illuminating the subject. Adjusts the color to set the operation. Page p.58, p.60, p.64, p.149 p.54 p.118 p.121 Sets the sensitivity. Fn OK AUTO Fn Exit Press the four-way controller (mnop) to the color of flash discharge. The Fn menu appears. 108 Using the Fn Menu Menu Reference 4 Capture Mode Press the { button in Capture mode.
Four-way controller m n o p Item Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance Sensitivity Function Selects Continuous shooting, SelfTimer, Remote control or Auto bracket. Adjusts the method of the light source illuminating the subject. Adjusts the color to set the operation. Page p.58, p.60, p.64, p.149 p.54 p.118 p.121 Sets the sensitivity. Fn OK AUTO Fn Exit Press the four-way controller (mnop) to the color of flash discharge. The Fn menu appears. 108 Using the Fn Menu Menu Reference 4 Capture Mode Press the { button in Capture mode.
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...; Turn the e-dial to the cable switch terminal (p.15). • Bulb shooting is not set to prevent camera shake when using the remote control shooting mode (p.64). The shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control's shutter release button is held down. • Noise reduction is a process to the appropriate exposure...
...; Turn the e-dial to the cable switch terminal (p.15). • Bulb shooting is not set to prevent camera shake when using the remote control shooting mode (p.64). The shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control's shutter release button is held down. • Noise reduction is a process to the appropriate exposure...
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... number from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. Function Reference Selecting the Folder Name You can set the camera to 999. (Example) 101PENTX Date The two digits of the [month] and [day] on January 25th Set in [Folder Name] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.105) Set-up Brightness Level... Folder Name File # Cancel 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Off OK OK Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, a USB connection, 5 remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu.
... number from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. Function Reference Selecting the Folder Name You can set the camera to 999. (Example) 101PENTX Date The two digits of the [month] and [day] on January 25th Set in [Folder Name] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.105) Set-up Brightness Level... Folder Name File # Cancel 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Off OK OK Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, a USB connection, 5 remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu.
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... storage capacity Yes OK btn when shooting Confirm Sensitivity Yes AE-L bttn on M expsr Program Line Yes 6 Superimpose AF Area AF in remote control On Yes Off Yes Appendix FI with AF locked Off Yes Recordable Image No. 184 [A Custom Setting] Menu Item Settings Default Setting...Time 10 sec Yes AE-L with S lens used Not available Yes Using aperture ring Prohibited Yes Release when Chrging Off Yes Preview Method Digital Preview Yes Mag to Strt Zm Plybk 1.2 times Yes Man. WB Measurement Entire screen Yes Color Space sRGB Yes Reset Custom Fnction* -...
... storage capacity Yes OK btn when shooting Confirm Sensitivity Yes AE-L bttn on M expsr Program Line Yes 6 Superimpose AF Area AF in remote control On Yes Off Yes Appendix FI with AF locked Off Yes Recordable Image No. 184 [A Custom Setting] Menu Item Settings Default Setting...Time 10 sec Yes AE-L with S lens used Not available Yes Using aperture ring Prohibited Yes Release when Chrging Off Yes Preview Method Digital Preview Yes Mag to Strt Zm Plybk 1.2 times Yes Man. WB Measurement Entire screen Yes Color Space sRGB Yes Reset Custom Fnction* -...
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... and 36 (ISO 100/m), respectively. The cord length is a remote shutter release cord. Appendix Optional Accessories 191 A number of dedicated accessories are P-TTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of the camera. 6 Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ The AF540FGZ ...and AF360FGZ are available for details regarding accessories. Cable Switch CS-205 This is 0.5 m. Remote Control F Lets you shoot pictures from the outlet into your camera. Their features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, Auto flash, high-speed sync ...
... and 36 (ISO 100/m), respectively. The cord length is a remote shutter release cord. Appendix Optional Accessories 191 A number of dedicated accessories are P-TTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of the camera. 6 Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ The AF540FGZ ...and AF360FGZ are available for details regarding accessories. Cable Switch CS-205 This is 0.5 m. Remote Control F Lets you shoot pictures from the outlet into your camera. Their features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, Auto flash, high-speed sync ...
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...mirror up function (2 sec. Lens Mount Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Lens Used Pentax KAF2 (not power zoom compatible), KAF ... used or incompatible lens is being used or incompatible lens is connected Preview Function Digital Preview: Composition, exposure and focus confirmation Optical Preview: Depth of field confirmation ...Auto flash+Redeye reduct, 9=Single frame shooting, j=Continuous shooting, g=Self-timer, h=Remote control shooting, ?=Battery exhaustion warning, ]=Auto bracketing exposure (exposure setting steps can be cancelled after...
...mirror up function (2 sec. Lens Mount Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Lens Used Pentax KAF2 (not power zoom compatible), KAF ... used or incompatible lens is being used or incompatible lens is connected Preview Function Digital Preview: Composition, exposure and focus confirmation Optical Preview: Depth of field confirmation ...Auto flash+Redeye reduct, 9=Single frame shooting, j=Continuous shooting, g=Self-timer, h=Remote control shooting, ?=Battery exhaustion warning, ]=Auto bracketing exposure (exposure setting steps can be cancelled after...
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...Video cable I-VC28, Software (CDROM) S-SW53, Strap O-ST53, Four AA alkaline batteries, Operating manual (this book) and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 operating manual Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional ...Remote Control F (Optional) Remote Control Power Dimensions Weight Infrared remote control unit, captured about three seconds after remote control shutter button is locked and no indication appears in flash with serial control, GN 15.6 (ISO 200/m), Angles of coverage: 18 mm lens angle of the camera...
...Video cable I-VC28, Software (CDROM) S-SW53, Strap O-ST53, Four AA alkaline batteries, Operating manual (this book) and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 operating manual Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional ...Remote Control F (Optional) Remote Control Power Dimensions Weight Infrared remote control unit, captured about three seconds after remote control shutter button is locked and no indication appears in flash with serial control, GN 15.6 (ISO 200/m), Angles of coverage: 18 mm lens angle of the camera...
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... are shot. AE Metering Brightness of color reproduction than sRGB. In this camera, select from [Multi-segment Metering], [Center-weighted Metering] and [Spot Metering]. Alternatively, use the Shake Reduction function, the self-timer, the remote control unit, and the cable switch to determine exposure. Appendix Aperture The aperture increases or reduces the...
... are shot. AE Metering Brightness of color reproduction than sRGB. In this camera, select from [Multi-segment Metering], [Center-weighted Metering] and [Spot Metering]. Alternatively, use the Shake Reduction function, the self-timer, the remote control unit, and the cable switch to determine exposure. Appendix Aperture The aperture increases or reduces the...
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... ......164 [A Rec. Mode] Menu ...104, 182 Recorded Pixels 31, 115 Red-eye reduction ..........57, 164 Remaining image storage capacity 27 Remote Control 64 Reset 179, 180 Rotate 69 S Saturation 117 H (Scene 50 SD Memory Card 29 Select&Delete 81 Self-Timer 60 Sensitivity 121 Sepia... Sharpness 117 Shutter Priority Mode b ......140 Shutter release button 45, 98, 100 Shutter speed 134 Single mode l 127 Slideshow 73, 168 Slim (Digital Filter 76 Soft (Digital Filter 76 Spot Metering 137 sRGB 123 209 Strap 24 Sunset K 51 Superimpose AF Area .... 21, 128 Surf & Snow i 51 T Text ...
... ......164 [A Rec. Mode] Menu ...104, 182 Recorded Pixels 31, 115 Red-eye reduction ..........57, 164 Remaining image storage capacity 27 Remote Control 64 Reset 179, 180 Rotate 69 S Saturation 117 H (Scene 50 SD Memory Card 29 Select&Delete 81 Self-Timer 60 Sensitivity 121 Sepia... Sharpness 117 Shutter Priority Mode b ......140 Shutter release button 45, 98, 100 Shutter speed 134 Single mode l 127 Slideshow 73, 168 Slim (Digital Filter 76 Soft (Digital Filter 76 Spot Metering 137 sRGB 123 209 Strap 24 Sunset K 51 Superimpose AF Area .... 21, 128 Surf & Snow i 51 T Text ...