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... as specified in the Copyright Act. Regarding trademarks • PENTAX and smc PENTAX are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. To users of this manual before using the camera in order to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for anything other than personal...is a trademark. • All other lens or accessory, see p.37 and p.180. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual are placed on the recorded image. Images taken with this has no effect on taking pictures even for purchasing the PENTAX L Digital Camera. To use of the LCD monitor in...
... as specified in the Copyright Act. Regarding trademarks • PENTAX and smc PENTAX are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. To users of this manual before using the camera in order to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for anything other than personal...is a trademark. • All other lens or accessory, see p.37 and p.180. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual are placed on the recorded image. Images taken with this has no effect on taking pictures even for purchasing the PENTAX L Digital Camera. To use of the LCD monitor in...
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...with the following symbols. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. • Wrapping the strap around your nearest PENTAX service center. There is the risk of electric shock. • To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep ... cause serious personal injury. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the telephoto lens attached, as smoke or a strange odor, stop use could cause a fire or electric shock. • During thunderstorms, unplug and...
...with the following symbols. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. • Wrapping the strap around your nearest PENTAX service center. There is the risk of electric shock. • To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep ... cause serious personal injury. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the telephoto lens attached, as smoke or a strange odor, stop use could cause a fire or electric shock. • During thunderstorms, unplug and...
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...with preservatives and chemicals. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera. • Refer to "Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card" (p.30) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Use a lens brush to liquid crystal properties, and is not waterproof, and should not..., but will cause condensation on the lens or viewfinder. This could cause a camera breakdown. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, removing the camera after temperature of the camera. These could cause breakage or malfunction. 3 • Do not store the camera with garbage, mud, sand, dust,...
...with preservatives and chemicals. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera. • Refer to "Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card" (p.30) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Use a lens brush to liquid crystal properties, and is not waterproof, and should not..., but will cause condensation on the lens or viewfinder. This could cause a camera breakdown. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, removing the camera after temperature of the camera. These could cause breakage or malfunction. 3 • Do not store the camera with garbage, mud, sand, dust,...
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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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... the camera. The large, high-resolution LCD monitor and easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to determine the focal length for 35 mm film and CCD are different. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the L and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is equivalent to 450 mm lens on... a 35 mm camera. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film : 36×24 mm L CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm...
... the camera. The large, high-resolution LCD monitor and easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to determine the focal length for 35 mm film and CCD are different. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the L and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is equivalent to 450 mm lens on... a 35 mm camera. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film : 36×24 mm L CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm...
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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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Inserting the Batteries 25 Getting Started Insert batteries into the camera. indicators in the illustration ( 1 ), and slide the battery cover toward the 1 lens ( 2 ), and then flip open. 2 2 Insert the batteries according to use the camera for checking the camera's functionality but some other kinds of the batteries before inserting. • Replace all the batteries at...
Inserting the Batteries 25 Getting Started Insert batteries into the camera. indicators in the illustration ( 1 ), and slide the battery cover toward the 1 lens ( 2 ), and then flip open. 2 2 Insert the batteries according to use the camera for checking the camera's functionality but some other kinds of the batteries before inserting. • Replace all the batteries at...
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... are not set to the area around the lens mount after removal. 1 2 3 Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to... ). Also see "Notes on top and attachment portion does not move sideways. Also check that the lens is off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement. 1 Check that the camera is secured. Other lenses and accessories will not be available with Aperture s (Auto) position. Allow ...
... are not set to the area around the lens mount after removal. 1 2 3 Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to... ). Also see "Notes on top and attachment portion does not move sideways. Also check that the lens is off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement. 1 Check that the camera is secured. Other lenses and accessories will not be available with Aperture s (Auto) position. Allow ...
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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, ... 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. "Body Mount Cap K" is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped.
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, ... 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. "Body Mount Cap K" is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped.
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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 Picture mode (Auto Picture or Normal mode - 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by...
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 Picture mode (Auto Picture or Normal mode - 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by...
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... 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 shutter speed for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake. A tripod should be... used for shutter speeds slower than this. • When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). For example, it is 1/...
... 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 shutter speed for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake. A tripod should be... used for shutter speeds slower than this. • When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). For example, it is 1/...
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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. Focus indicator Determine the size of the subject...
... 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. Focus indicator Determine the size of the subject...
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... desired size and take the picture. 1 3 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. 48 Using the Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with this camera. Basic Operations • The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle. Wide Angle Telephoto...
... desired size and take the picture. 1 3 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. 48 Using the Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with this camera. Basic Operations • The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle. Wide Angle Telephoto...