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SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 2
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Q Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities. Lenses you can use In - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 3
strap over their necks. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with a telephoto lens attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. , remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 4
may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC medical attention immediately. Caution • Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire. • Do - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 5
is accidentally swallowed. Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 6
camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, removing the camera after temperature of the camera Cleaning Your Camera • Do PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.) Storing Your Camera • Do not store the camera using a camera or computer - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 7
SAFELY 1 Care to be Taken During Handling 3 Contents 5 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 Q Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Capture Mode 18 Playback Mode 20 Display Indicators - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 8
Lock 124 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 126 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview 129 Selecting the Preview Method 129 Displaying the Optical Preview 130 Displaying the Digital Preview 131 Preventing Camera Shake during Shutter Release 132 Using - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 9
Other Settings (Extended Bracketing) ......151 Taking Pictures Using Digital Filter 153 Shooting with the Live View 156 Taking Still Balance 191 Fine-tuning the White Balance 193 Adjusting the White Balance Manually 194 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature 196 Saving the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 10
233 Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal 235 Processing Images 237 Changing the Image Size 238 Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize 238 Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping 239 Processing Images with Digital Filters 241 Applying the Digital Filter 243 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 11
Setting the Text Size 262 Setting the Guide Display Time 262 Setting the Status Screen Display 262 Setting the Display for Instant Review 263 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping 280 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory 281 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 12
Ultrasonic Vibrations (Dust Removal 295 Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert 296 Removing Dust with a Blower 297 Optional Accessories 299 Error Messages 305 Troubleshooting 307 Main Specifications 309 Glossary 314 Index 319 WARRANTY POLICY 326 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 13
Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures the camera settings, such as the monitor settings and the image file naming convention. 10 10 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 14
12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows useful information. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 15
1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use. Q Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Display Indicators 22 How to Change Function Settings 34 Using the Mode Dial 39 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 16
a conventional 35 mm camera, with a magnification of approximately 0.9 and field of view of approximately 100%, for easier manual focusing. Also features a and shutter speed. • Features Digital Filter to internally process the image in the camera. You can use digital filters such as Star Burst or - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 17
you to readjust images shot in JPEG format without affecting the image quality. • Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG4 with vertical shutter release 1 button. If a battery (D-LI90) is inserted in both the camera and grip, the battery with more power is prioritized. This enables you to get - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 18
) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) Triangular ring and protective cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB7 AV cable I-AVC7 Strap O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90 Battery charger D-BC90 AC plug cord Software (CD-ROM) S-SW90 Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 19
and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Built-in flash Strap lug AF assist light Card knob Battery cover * In the first illustration, the camera is shown with the Hot shoe cover FK removed. * In the second illustration, the camera is shown with the Hot shoe cover FK and - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 20
18 Capture Mode Before Using Your Camera Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. 1 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 0 5 a 6 b e f g h c i j k l d m 1 m button Turn the rear e-dial while pressing this button to set the EV compensation - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 21
JPEG and RAW file by default. (p.189) b Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus modes (l/k) (p.118) and manual focus mode (p.126). c Q button Switches to the Playback mode. (p.78) d M button Turns the status screen ), press the button to change the AF point. (p.123) Before Using Your Camera - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 22
move the AF point. (p.123) m 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.83). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display other menus. Before Using Your Camera Playback Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during playback are noted. 1 2 3 4 8 5 9 6 0 a 7 b - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 23
Press to display the shooting information on the monitor. (p.25) 21 Before Using Your Camera 8 Rear e-dial (S) Use this to change the magnification in the enlarged view (p. to Button Names In this Operating Manual, the buttons of the fourway controller are referred to in the following way. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 24
can be adjusted. (p.264) At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned. Select [Off] for [Guide Display] in the [R Set-up 1] menu to not show indicators. (p.262) 1 P Program - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 25
for explanatory purposes. The Actual display may differ.) Before Using Your Camera P USER SHIFT 1/2000 1600 ISO AUTO AF.S F2.8 +1.0 G1A1 - exposure (p.146)/Extended Bracketing (p.151)/Digital Filter (p.153)/HDR Capture (p.200) Battery level (p.46) 8 E-dial guide 9 Shutter speed 10 Aperture 11 ISO - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 26
Correction 5 Shadow Correction 6 Distortion Correction 7 Extended Bracketing 8 Digital Filter 9 HDR Capture 10 Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction 11 storage capacity • Items that cannot be changed due to the current camera setting status cannot be selected. • The status screen will disappear - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 27
showing of how and when the images were taken is displayed. No info. display Only captured images are displayed. M Before Using Your Camera 1/2000 F5.6 100-0001 Standard M 1/2000 F5.6 100-0001 Histogram display M No info. display M P AF.S ±0 800mm ± 0 ±0 1/2000 WB DR 200 ±0 F5 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 28
display Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between pages. Page 1 Before Using Your Camera P 23 26 1 AF.S ±0 1 4 5 800mm ± 0 ±0 67 8 1/2000 WB Aperture 16 EV Compensation 17 Flash Exposure Compensation 18 Digital Filter 19 Sensitivity 20 White Balance 21 Adjust White - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 29
Holder 30 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZ 32 32 1 30 Information tampering warning 31 Photographer (p.277) Movie 32 Copyright Holder (p.277) Before Using Your Camera 1 File Format 2 Playback time Movie 10min00sec 1 2 4 100-0001 3 3 Folder number-File number/ Volume 4 Four-way controller - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 30
distribution of color intensity. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between Brightness histogram and 1 RGB histogram. 1 Before Using Your Camera 23 8 7 1/2000 F5.6 100-0001 6 5 43 2 Brightness histogram 11 23 1 9 10 1/2000 F5.6 100-0001 6 5 43 2 RGB histogram 1 Histogram (Brightness - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 31
at the right) 1 and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. Before Using Your Camera (Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright) Dark portions Bright portions The shape and the distribution of the histogram is O (On). 1 Playing Back Images (p.78) 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review (p.263) - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 32
. If only one color is lopsided to the left, that color is too intense. 1 1 Setting the White Balance (p.191) Before Using Your Camera Operation guide The following indicators appear on the monitor to indicate the keys, buttons and e-dials that can be operated at that time. Example: 2 Four - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 33
is available. Blinks when flash is recommended but not set or is being charged. 5 Manual focus (p.126) Appears when the focus mode is set to \. 6 Shutter speed Shutter exposure mode is set to a. Displays the camera angle when [Electronic Level] is O (On). 10 ISO/ISO AUTO Appears when - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 34
Move AF point (p.123) 1 Appears when the AF point is being moved with the AF point switching dial set to j (Select). Before Using Your Camera 14 Multi-exposure (p.146) Appears when Multi-exposure is set. 15 Metering Method (p.113) 16 Shake Reduction (p.132) Appears when the Shake Reduction - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 35
33 LCD Panel The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 34 5 1 1 6 7 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Before Using Your Camera 1 Shutter speed 2 Aperture > : Red-eye reduction function is activated 3 Multi-exposure (p.146) 4 Mirror Lock-up shooting (p.141) 3 : Auto - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 36
Before Using Your Camera 34 How to Change Function Settings Function settings can be changed using the direct keys, the control . 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode. Flash Mode Flash On 3 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. 0.0 MENU Cancel OK OK - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 37
will be explained as an example. 1 1 Check the status screen and then press the M button. The control panel appears. Before Using Your Camera Press the M button if the status screen is not displayed. P SHIFT OFF 1/2000 ISO AUTO 1600 AF.S F2.8 ±0.0 ±0±0 -5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 +5 AWB JPEG 14M - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 38
and is ready to take a picture. 1 Before Using Your Camera • Press the 4 button in Step 3 on p.35 to display the setting screen for the selected item. Use the setting screen to set the settings for [Extended Bracketing], [Digital Filter] and other items. • The status screen and control panel - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 39
[Q Playback 1], [R Set-up 1], [A Custom Setting 1]. Before Using Your Camera 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 1234 there is one. 1234 Program Line Extended Bracketing HDR Capture Digital Filter Multi-exposure Interval Shooting Composition Adjust. MENU Cancel OFF Off - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 40
Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is on). Refer to the following pages for details on each menu item. • [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 p.83 • [Q Playback] menu - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 41
the mode dial lock button. 1 Mode dial Dial indicator Before Using Your Camera Mode dial lock button Mode A (USER) B (Green) e (Hyper-program the depth of field. Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 42
at 1/180 1 M (Flash X-sync Speed) seconds. Use this when using an external flash that does not automatically change the p.112 shutter speed. Before Using Your Camera C (Movie) Use this to record movies. p.163 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 43
2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap 42 Using the Battery 43 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........49 Attaching the Lens 53 Adjusting the Viewfinder - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 44
Getting Started 42 Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the protective cover and triangular ring. 2 2 Secure the end of the strap on the inside of the clasp. 3 Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 45
Using the Battery 43 Getting Started Insert the battery into the camera. Use only a D-LI90 battery. Charging the Battery When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not been 2 used in a long - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 46
is not lit, the battery is faulty. Install a new battery in the camera. • The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes. Charge in a 2 while the power is on. • Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long while. The battery may leak. • If the date and time settings - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 47
45 2 Face the 2 mark on the battery towards the outside of the camera, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (3) and insert the battery. Insert battery cover. Battery lock lever 4 5 Use the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.47) - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 48
) B Battery is close to full. y (Yellow) C Battery is running low. z (Red) D lit Battery is almost empty. "Battery depleted" D blinks The camera turns off after displaying the message. (D continues blinking on the LCD panel.) Getting Started • y, z (red), C or D may appear even when the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 49
pictures. • If usage time is reduced even when properly charged, the battery has reached the end of its usage span. Install a new battery in the camera. 2 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) We recommend using the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 50
. SD Memory Card 2 and data will be corrupted if disconnected while the camera is recording or reading data. Getting Started • Be sure to read the AC adapter kit K-AC50 Operating Manual when using the AC adapter. • The battery in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 51
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit. • Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or 2 has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to "Formatting the SD Memory Card" (p.256) for details on formatting. • Use a high-speed - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 52
4 Close the card cover (3) and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (4). 4 3 Getting Started 2 Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open. Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 53
it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. • Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras. 1 Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.256) • Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that they cannot - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 54
record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 1 GB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 40 images in PEF format - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 55
other than s, some functions will be restricted. See "Notes on [37. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.294). • With factory default settings, the camera will not work with other lenses and accessories. Set [37. Using Aperture Ring] in the [A Custom Setting 6] menu to [Permitted] to use them. (p.294) 1 Make - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 56
. Getting Started 4 • We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 57
white wall or other bright and consistent surface. Getting Started AF frame • The Eyecup FR is attached to the viewfinder portion when the camera leaves the factory. Diopter adjustment is available with the Eyecup FR attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed. • To remove the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 58
when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. To reactivate the camera after it turns off automatically, turn it on again or perform any of the following. - The shutter release button is pressed halfway - The Q button is - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 59
Initial Settings 57 Getting Started The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [Language/ ] screen and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on. MENU Cancel 2 OK OK If the [Date Adjustment] screen appears, set the date and - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 60
the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to [DST] (daylight saving time). 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. 8 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen. 9 Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to [Text Size]. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 61
Large Settings complete MENU Cancel OK OK 2 Getting Started Initial Setting New York Text Size English Standard Settings complete MENU Cancel OK OK In this manual, the menu screens hereafter are described with [Text Size] set to [Standard]. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 62
mode (and the camera is ready to take a picture), perform the following operations from Step 2 to set the correct language. 1 2 Press the 3 button once to P display the guides on the monitor. Getting Started The screen shown on the right is an example of the guides displayed. The displayed - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 63
61 • When the hometown and the date and time are not set, the [Initial Setting] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen will be displayed when the camera is turned on again. • If you have not proceeded to the [Date Adjustment] screen, you can reselect a language using the four-way controller (5) in the [ - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 64
1] menu. In this case, press the 3 button. Pressing the 3 button while adjusting the date and time cancels the settings made so far and switches the camera to Capture mode. If the power is turned on without the date and time set, the [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed if the initial settings - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 65
3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Green mode (automatic exposure according to the program line set to j) to ensure successful capturing. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 66
Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3 Basic Operations Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, 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 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 67
not level, this is indicated on the bar graph in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. This is useful when holding the camera. 3 When level (at 0°) When tilted 5° to the left When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right [Electronic Level] is P (Off) by default. Set in the [A - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 68
mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button. The exposure mode changes to B (Green) mode. In B, the proper exposure is determined by the camera and the shutter speed and aperture are automatically set. Basic Operations 2 Set the focus mode lever to l. The focus mode changes to l (Autofocus - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 69
67 3 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder. (p.71) Basic Operations 4 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter 3 release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 70
with the rear e-dial (S). (p.214) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button. (p.79) Delete Basic Operations • For details on using B (Green) mode, see p.95. • You can set the camera so that pressing the = button will focus automatically, in the same way as pressing - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 71
system operates. Pressing it fully 3 (second position) takes a picture. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake. • Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway/fully to learn where the first position and second position are. • The viewfinder - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 72
foreground and background within the focusing area. Basic Operations If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.127) Subject may not be focused even when - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 73
larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • Power Zoom (Auto Zoom) is available if a Power Zoom compatible FA lens is used with this camera. (p.292) - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 74
take pictures in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash. The built-in flash is optimum at about flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set aperture lens ring to s (Auto). For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 75
73 Flash Mode Function H Slow-speed Sync+ Red-eye Lights a red-eye reduction light before discharging the flash with Slow-speed Sync. I Trailing Curtain k Sync Discharges flash immediately before closing the shutter curtain. Capture moving images as if they are leaving a trail behind. (p.170) - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 76
74 3 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Using Built-in Flash 3 1 Press the E button. Basic Operations The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. When the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 77
to the subject if a zoom lens is in use. • Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction. • Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash. The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 78
is called Daylight-Sync shooting. Flash On is used when shooting with Daylight-Sync shooting. Taking pictures (in e mode) 1 Pop up the flash manually and confirm that the flash mode is set to E. 2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged. 3 3 Take a picture. Basic Operations Without Daylight - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 79
is too close, the aperture value is small or the sensitivity is high. • The flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode. Basic Operations Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash You can also shoot while the flash is being charged. Select [On - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 80
back still pictures and movies shot with the camera. 3 1 Use the provided "PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4" software to play back pictures using a computer. Refer to the provided "Quick Guide" for details on the software. Press the Q button. The camera enters Playback mode and the most recently - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 81
79 Deleting Images You can delete one image at a time. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.231) 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to delete. 2 Press the i button. 3 The delete screen appears. Basic Operations - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 82
80 Memo - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 83
Functions 82 Setting the Exposure 88 Focusing 118 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview 129 Preventing Camera Shake during Shutter Release 132 Taking Pictures Continuously 143 Shooting while Adjusting the Settings (Auto Bracket 148 Taking Pictures Using - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 84
82 How to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menus or [A Custom Setting] menus. For details on how to operate the menus, see "Using the Menus" (p.36). Direct Keys Setting Items Press the four-way controller (2345 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 85
p.201 p.94 Extended Bracketing*2 Sets the Extended Bracketing shooting. p.151 HDR Capture*2 A2 Digital Filter*2 Enables the capture of images at high dynamic range. p.200 Applies filter effects Adjusts the Shake Reduction unit for a better composition position and a more level camera. p.203 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 86
settings. p.262 A3 Digital Preview Instant Review Sets the Digital Preview settings. p.129 Sets the Instant Review display settings. p. camera when the power is turned off. p.281 A4 USER Saves the current camera settings as A. p.207 Shake Reduction*2 Reduces vertical and horizontal camera - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 87
85 Custom Setting Menu Setting Items Shooting Functions Set the [A Custom Setting 1-6] menu to fully use the functions of a SLR camera. Menu Item Function Page 1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. p.116 2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. p. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 88
86 Menu Item Function Page 15. Superimpose AF Area Sets whether to display the selected AF point in the viewfinder. p.122 16. AF with Remote Control Sets whether to use the autofocus when shooting with remote control. p.140 While using the remote control in p (Bulb) mode, sets whether to - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 89
whether to automatically rotate images when playing back. p.225 Shooting Functions When set to [On], if the focus mode is 4 set to l and a manual focus lens is 35. Catch-in Focus attached, catch-in focus shooting is enabled and the shutter is released p.128 automatically when the subject - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 90
. Using faster shutter speed Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the action of a moving subject. A faster shutter speed also helps to prevent camera shake. Effect of Aperture By changing the aperture, you can control the depth of the area that appears in focus in the picture (the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 91
(Wide-angle) Distance to the subject Near Far • The depth of field for the Q differs depending on the lens but compared to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower). • The wider the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 92
the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb), the upper sensitivity limit is ISO 1600. • When the exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority), a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb) or M (Flash X-sync Speed), the sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO]. • The sensitivity range can be expanded to a range of ISO 100 to - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 93
91 1 Select [ISO AUTO Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The [ISO AUTO Setting] screen appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (5) ISO AUTO Setting and use the four-way controller (23) to set the minimum ISOAUTO 100 - 800 sensitivity. AUTO ISO - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 94
To expand the dynamic range, use [D-Range Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu. (p.199) Shooting Functions Noise Reduction When you use a digital camera to shoot with a long exposure or high 4 sensitivity setting, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable. You can reduce image - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 95
93 Changing the Exposure Mode Shooting Functions This camera features the following nine exposure modes. Use the of field. z × z z p.102 Automatically sets the L sensitivity so that the manually set shutter (Shutter & speed and aperture Aperture will give the proper z Priority) exposure - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 96
setting in L/a mode (p.106) or in e/K mode, exposure is regulated according to the set Program Line. Settings Characteristics j AUTO Camera determines the appropriate settings. k Normal Basic Program Automatic Exposure. (default setting) l Hi-speed Priority Program Automatic Exposure that - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 97
95 Using a Lens with an Aperture Ring When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture to the s (AUTO) position while holding down the autolock button on the lens. Shooting Functions Using the B (Green) Mode 4 Lets you capture images with fully automatic settings. In B mode, pictures are - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 98
is selected) - D-Range setting - Lens Correction - Exposure Bracketing - Mirror Lock-up Shooting - Multi-exposure - Interval Shooting - Extended Bracketing - Digital Filter - HDR Capture - Horizon Correction - Save as A - L and | button operations - Custom menu settings (available when all settings - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 99
97 2 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture. Confirm using the status screen, viewfinder or LCD panel. P 1/125 100 ISO AUTO AF.S F5.6 -5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 +5 AWB JPEG 14M [ 37] • Set the Program Line to use in [Program Line] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu (p.94). • Set the EV compensation in - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 100
98 Using the K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject. The shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the selected sensitivity to obtain the appropriate exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to K. 4 2 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 101
99 • You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200. [AUTO] is not available. • In K mode, you cannot change the sensitivity by turning the rear e-dial (S) while pressing the o button. • Turn the rear e-dial (S) while pressing the m button to change the EV compensation value. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 102
100 Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. When taking pictures of a fast moving subject, you can increase the shutter speed to make the subject look still or decrease the shutter speed to have the subject show movement. Aperture - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 103
• Turn the rear e-dial (S) while pressing the m button to change the EV compensation value. (p.115) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.116) • The proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 104
102 Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 105
• Turn the rear e-dial (S) while pressing the m button to change the EV compensation value. (p.115) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.116) • The proper exposure may not be obtained with the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 106
Aperture Priority) Mode You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture. Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. 1 Set the mode dial to L. 4 2 Turn the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 107
105 The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder. TAv 1/1000 100 ISO AUTO AF.S F4.5 -5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 +5 AWB JPEG 14M [ 37] • Turn the rear e-dial (S) while pressing the m button to change the EV compensation value. (p.115) • - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 108
106 e-dial in L & a Modes You can set the functions of the front and rear e-dials in L and a modes. Set in [26. e-dial in TAv & M modes] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu (p.86). Settings Front e-dial (R) 1 b (Shutter Speed) 2 c (Aperture) Rear e-dial (S) c (Aperture) b (Shutter Speed) - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 109
107 Using a (Hyper-manual) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 110
108 4 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to adjust the aperture. Aperture range depends on the lens in use. Shooting Functions The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the status screen and LCD panel and in the viewfinder. M 1/125 ISO 100 AF.S F5.6 4 -5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 +5 AWB JPEG 14M [ - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 111
in the 4 viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Shooting Functions Combining with L Press the L button (p.116) to record the exposure value in Hyper-manual. If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed, the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while the exposure value is retained - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 112
110 Using the p (Bulb) Mode This setting is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. 1 Set the mode dial to p. Shooting Functions 4 2 B Bulb ISO 100 AF.S F5.6 -5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 +5 AWB JPEG 14M [ 37] Press the shutter release button. The shutter - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 113
the exposure mode is set to p mode. • Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS-205 (optional) or Remote Control F (optional) to prevent camera shake when using p mode. Connect the cable switch to the cable release terminal (p.17). • To operate the shutter release button of the remote control - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 114
112 Using the M (Flash X-Sync Speed) Mode The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds. Use this when using an external flash that does not automatically set the sync speed. 1 Set the mode dial to M. Shooting Functions 4 X AF.S 1/180 F5.6 ISO 100 -5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 +5 AWB JPEG 14M [ 37] - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 115
113 Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. The following three methods can be selected. The factory default setting is L (Multi-segment metering). L Multi-segment M Center-weighted N Spot Metering Segments the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 116
the center of the screen. Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience, instead of leaving it to the camera. The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases (center). This mode does not automatically compensate for backlit scenes. Using - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 117
the m button again or turn off the exposure metering timer (p.114) to set the EV compensation. • The EV compensation is not canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 118
116 EV Compensation for a and M modes For example, if the EV compensation value is set to +1.5 for a (Hyper-manual) and M (Flash X-sync speed) modes, an underexposure of 1.5 EV is displayed on the EV bar. If you set the exposure value so that the V is - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 119
117 1 Press the L button. The camera locks the exposure (brightness) at that instant. @ is displayed in the status screen and viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged. (p.23, p.31) Press it - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 120
118 Focusing You can focus with the following methods. = Autofocus \ Manual focus The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Manually adjust the focus. Using the Autofocus You can also choose the autofocus mode from l (Single mode) where - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 121
button first. • The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus. If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the picture. Adjust the focus manually if it is difficult to focus on the subject (p.70). (p.126) • Press the shutter release button halfway. The AF assist - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 122
120 Using the = Button to Focus on the Subject You can set the camera so that the focusing is performed when the = button is pressed. 1 Select [Enable AF] in [13. AF Button Function] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu. 13. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 123
it difficult to capture images with the appropriate focus. • Any camera shake during test shooting may make it difficult to obtain the or [Apply One]. Apply All Apply One Applies the same adjustment value to all lenses. This item will appear on the display only when the lens ID is obtained. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 124
button. The camera returns to the Capture mode. Take a test picture. You can easily check the focusing position by enlarging the image during Live View (p.156) or Digital Preview (p.131). is fixed to U regardless of this setting when using lenses other than DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens. (p.292) - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 125
Shooting Functions 123 Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder 1 Set the AF point switching dial to j. 2 Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject. 4 3 Press the 4 button. V appears in the viewfinder and the AF point can be changed. 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 126
button or U button is pressed Shooting Functions Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock) 4 If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use the focus lock and recompose the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 127
125 3 Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. (When blinking, the subject is not in focus.) 4 Lock the focus. Keep the shutter release - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 128
not locked when the focus is locked. (default setting) 2 On Exposure is locked when the focus is locked. 4 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) When you adjust the focus manually, you can use either the focus indicator or the matte field in the viewfinder. Using the Focus Indicator The focus - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 129
ring. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. 4 Focus Indicator • Adjust the focus manually using the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus (p.70) and the focus indicator will not stay lit. • The beep - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 130
[On], if the focus mode is set to l and one of the following 4 types of lenses is attached, catch-in focus shooting is available and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus. • Manual focus lens • DA or FA lens that has a =/\ switching on the lens (the setting on - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 131
to check the depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are two preview methods. Preview Method Optical Preview Digital Preview Description For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder. For checking the composition, exposure and focus on the monitor. You - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 132
information is displayed in the viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released. 3 Take your finger off the main switch. Optical Preview is ended and the camera is ready to take a picture. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 133
131 Displaying the Digital Preview 1 Focus on the subject, then compose the picture in the viewfinder and the preview image. Select [Save as] and press the 4 button. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. Digital Preview is ended and the autofocus system operates. The maximum display time for - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 134
picture Picture taken with the Shake Reduction function Shooting Functions The Shake Reduction function can be used to reduce horizontal and vertical camera shake or keep the image level. • The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused by subject movement. To take pictures - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 135
was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. 4 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway. k 1234 to select O or P. Movie Live View Status Screen Digital Preview Instant Review Electronic Level Horizon Correction MENU Exit 3 Press the 3 button. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 136
a picture. When you press the shutter release button halfway and if k appears in the viewfinder, the camera is ready to take a picture. • The Shake Reduction function is available with any Q compatible PENTAX lens. However, when the aperture ring is set to other than the s (Auto) position or a lens - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 137
appears when the camera is turned on with [Shake Reduction] set to k (On) and a type of lens that does not support automatic obtaining the lens information such as focal length (p.292) is mounted. Set the focal length manually in the [Input Focal - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 138
information. The Shake Reduction function may not work as effectively as expected when shooting at close ranges. Shooting with the Self-timer This camera has the following two types of self-timers. g Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 139
controller (3) and use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z. Drive Mode Self-Timer (12 sec.) MUP 2s 5 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 140
the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) (p.107). Shooting Functions Removing the Eyecup FR Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap 4 • Select a mode other than g or Z in the [Drive Mode] screen to cancel the self-timer shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] in - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 141
MUP W appears on the LCD panel. The selftimer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status. MENU Cancel OK OK 5 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 142
when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) (p.107). Shooting Functions Removing the Eyecup FR to cancel the remote control shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] in [Memory] (p.281) PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee). - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 143
to raise the mirror up. Press it again to release the shutter. This camera has the following two types of the mirror lock-up shooting. d Mirror lock button on the remote control unit is pressed. (p.138) 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Press the four-way controller (2) - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 144
142 5 6 7 8 4 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Press the shutter release button halfway ] screen to cancel the mirror lock-up shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] in [Memory] (p.281) of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu is set to P (Off). - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 145
Pictures Continuously 143 Shooting Functions Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. This camera has the following two types of continuous shooting. g Continuous Shooting (Hi) When [JPEG Recorded Pixels] is set to W and [JPEG - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 146
the [Drive Mode] screen to cancel the continuous shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] in [Memory] (p.281) of the [A Rec (Green), p (Bulb) or C (Movie), or when Extended Bracketing, Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set. 1 Select [Interval Shooting] in the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 147
four-way controller (23) to set the start time. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Shooting] and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears when the subject is in focus - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 148
taken is displayed on the monitor with Instant Review, they cannot be enlarged or deleted. • (p.270) turns the camera off during interval shooting, the camera automatically turns on again C (Movie), or when Extended Bracketing, HDR Capture or Digital Filter is set. 1 Select [Multi-exposure] in the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 149
4 the number of shots. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start Shooting] and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Capture mode. 7 Take a picture. The created picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed. Press the i button during Instant - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 150
148 Shooting while Adjusting the Settings (Auto Bracket) Auto Bracket is a function for shooting while automatically changing the camera settings. There are two Auto Bracket modes: Exposure Bracketing and Extended Bracketing. You can set Auto Bracketing Order in [8. Auto Bracketing Order] in the [A - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 151
[1. EV Steps] (p.116) in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. Step interval 1/3 EV 1/2 EV Bracket value ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0 ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears in the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 152
the next compensation value. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer, the camera returns to settings for 4 taking the first picture. • You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in flash or external flash (P-TTL auto only - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 153
151 Shooting while Adjusting Other Settings (Extended Bracketing) You can save pictures with three different White Balance, Saturation, Hue, High/Low Key Adjustment, Contrast and Sharpness levels. Unlike Exposure Bracketing, three pictures are saved each time the shutter is released. 1 Select [ - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 154
[±3] or [±4]. Press the 4 button. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to the Capture mode. 9 Take the picture. 4 Three frames are saved. Interval Shooting and Multi-exposure are not available. • Extended Bracketing, Digital Filter and HDR Capture cannot be used at the same time. The - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 155
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filter 153 Shooting Functions You can apply a filter when taking pictures. The following filters can be selected. Filter name Effect Parameter Toy Camera For taking pictures that look as if taken with a toy camera. Shading Level: +1/+2/+3 Blur: +1/+2/+3 Tone - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 156
used at the same time. The mode set last is used. Depending on the filter used, images may take longer to save. Shooting Functions 1 Select [Digital Filter] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The screen to select the filter appears. 2 Use the four-way controller - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 157
. Select [Save as] and press the 4 button. 4 4 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. • Select [Not use any filters] in Step 2 to finish shooting with digital filter. • You can also apply digital filter effects to images after shooting them in Playback mode (p.241). Shooting - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 158
of the subject is low or high. • If any changes occur in the shooting light source during Live View, the image may flicker. • If the camera position is changed rapidly during Live View, the image may not be displayed with the appropriate brightness. Wait for the display to become stable before - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 159
157 Taking Still Pictures Shooting Functions Setting the Live View You can set the display items and autofocus mode for Live View. 1 Select [Live View] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The [Live View] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) Live View - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 160
• It takes more time to focus on the subject when using [Contrast AF] than when using [Phase Difference]. It is also difficult for the camera to focus on the following objects (or with the following conditions). - Objects with poor contrast - Objects with no vertical contrast, such as horizontal - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 161
14 Shutter Speed 6 Extended Bracketing/Multiexposure/Interval Shooting/ Digital Filter/HDR Capture 15 Aperture 16 EV bar 17 Indicators 19 and 20 are displayed when [Autofocus Mode] is set to I and the camera detects person's face(s). (Up to 16 face recognition frames are displayed on the monitor.) - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 162
4 button again to cancel the changing of the AF point. • When the focus mode is set to k and [Autofocus Mode] is set to I or i, the camera focuses on the center of the screen when auto focusing starts and then automatically tracks the subject when it is in focus. • You can enlarge - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 163
161 Recorded Pixels F X (default setting) Y Pixels 1536×1024 1280×720 640×416 Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9 3:2 3 Press the 4 button. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level]. 5 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select the quality level. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 164
ready to record a movie. When [Sound] is set to O (On), the camera operation sounds are also recorded. When recording a movie, mount the camera onto a tripod and do not operate the camera while recording. 4 Connecting a Microphone You can connect a commercially available stereo microphone (∅3.5 mm - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 165
the external microphone is disconnected during recording, the camera cannot switch to the internal microphone until recording has by pressing the U button. If the internal temperature of the camera is high, Live View may end before 5 minutes elapse. F2.8 00:30'00" Recordable Time Shake Reduction - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 166
release button again. Recording stops. • When [Sound] is set to O (On), the camera operation sounds are also recorded. When recording a movie, mount the camera onto a tripod and do not operate the camera while recording. • While recording a movie, the autofocus system does not operate. • The flash - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 167
165 Playing Back Movies Recorded movies can be played back in Playback mode in the same manner as saved images. 1 Press the Q button. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a movie to play back. The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor. 3 Press the four-way controller (2). - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 168
166 Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie You can capture a single frame from a recorded movie and save it as a JPEG still picture. 1 Pause the movie in Step 3 on p.165 to display the frame to save as a still picture. 2 Press the L button. The save confirmation screen appears. 4 Shooting - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 169
5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of Q and describes how to take pictures with the external flash. Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 168 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 171 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash .......172 Using - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 170
. • Slow-speed Sync shooting slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves. • Slow-speed Sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash. Using the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 171
169 Using e/K/c mode 1 Set the mode dial to e, K or c. 2 Press the E button. The built-in flash pops up. 3 Press the four-way controller (3). The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 4 Select G or H and press the 4 button. The shutter speed is set slower to give the appropriate exposure for the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 172
picture. Trailing Curtain Sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 173
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 the distance of the flash for aperture values. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Aperture value Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 174
the built-in flash may not be possible or may be limited due to vignetting. DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without problems. * Following are evaluated without a hood. Unavailable due to vignetting Lens name DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF) DA12-24mm F4ED - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 175
auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details. (z: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available) Camera 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 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 176
Panel for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ itself does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to [DIGITAL]. However, when it is used with a SLR Digital Camera, the difference in focal length between 35 mm film camera and the Q is automatically calculated based on the difference in angle of view and is - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 177
Never press the E button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the manual for the external flash. 175 Using the Flash Using High-Speed Flash - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 178
the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash. 3 Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in the flashes to the same channel. Refer to the manual of AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ for details on how to set the channel on the external flash. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 179
in combination with the built-in flash. 1 Press the four-way controller (3). The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 2 Select r and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Flash Mode Wireless Mode 0.0 MENU Cancel OK OK 5 • r cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to B (Green - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 180
flash unit, set the wireless flash mode to [SLAVE] and set the channel to the same channel as the flash directly connected to the camera. Then, place at the desired location. 3 Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take the picture. • [Shake Reduction] and [Horizon Correction] are - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 181
. 4 The wireless remote flash discharges at the same time as the main flash. 5 When the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the camera is set to [MASTER] or [31. Flash in Wireless Mode] (p.177) is set to [On] for the built-in flash, all the flashes will discharge - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 182
F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and connect these 5 with the Extension Cord F5P (optional) as shown in the illustration below. The Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted using the tripod screw to your tripod. Only the P-TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 183
external flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F (optional) to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P (optional). Refer to the manual of the flash for details. When combining two or more external flashes - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 184
may occur. • Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using PENTAX automatic flashes. Using the Flash 1 52 3 4 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.180) Set the sync mode for the external flash to the ContrastControl-Sync mode - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 185
breakdown. • Flashes with reversed polarity (the center of the sync plug is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera or flash. • When a sync cord is connected to the X-sync socket, linked functions will not work. • To prevent vignetting caused from Trailing Curtain Sync, it - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 186
184 Memo - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 187
6 Shooting Settings This chapter describes how to set the save format for pictures taken and other settings. Setting the File Format 186 Setting the White Balance 191 Correcting Images 199 Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image 205 Storing Frequently Used Settings 207 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 188
D-Range Setting 2M images appears at the top right of the Lens Correction screen. MENU Cancel OK OK 3 Press the 4 button. 4 Press the 3 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 189
quality level appears at the top right of the D-Range Setting 6 screen. Lens Correction MENU Cancel OK OK 3 Press the 4 button. 4 Press the 3 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Shooting Settings - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 190
as actual original information. When you perform the development process by using RAW Development function (p.247), or using the provided software (PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4) after transferring RAW data to a computer, you can create JPEG or TIFF images with these effects. Images are saved in - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 191
Color Space RAW File Format RAW Button Memory USER Shake Reduction Input Focal Length MENU Cancel sRGB PEF DNG OK OK PEF DNG PENTAX original RAW file format (default setting) General-purpose, publicly available RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems Shooting Settings Setting the RAW Button - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 192
190 3 4 5 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a file format. The left side is the [File Format] setting and the right side is the file format when the | button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (5), and use the four-way controller (23) to select a file format when the | button is - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 193
Approx. 5,400K Use this to keep and strengthen the CTE *2 color tone of the light source in the - image. Use this to manually adjust the white K Manual balance according to the lighting so that - white objects appear as a natural white. K Color Use figures to set the color temperature - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 194
AE.L Check OK OK Main switch (|) L button You can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the setting applied. Saves the the 4 button. Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. • The camera automatically performs fine-tuning even when the light source - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 195
Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue (B) and amber (A). Resets the adjustment value. 4 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen. 5 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. When set to K, the white balance can also be measured by pressing the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 196
balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With the manual white balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera. This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings. 1 Select - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 197
completed. Adjust the white balance if necessary. (p.193) Manual White Balance SHUTTER Adjust G ±0 ±0 ±0 MENU Cancel B A Check M AE.L OK OK 8 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the [White Balance] screen. 6 9 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. • No image is - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 198
196 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature Use figures to set the color temperature. 1 Select K/K in Step 2 of p.192 and press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the color temperature (default setting: 5000K). You can save three settings. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 199
Turn the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set color temperature. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Color 5000 6000 8000 10000 12000 [ K ] Shooting Settings Clear sky Shade Daylight (Fluorescent light) Cloudy Daylight Flash Neutral white (Fluorescent - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 200
] and press the 4 button. The white balance setting of the selected image is saved to Manual White Balance and the camera switches to Capture mode. The white balance setting is K (Manual). 100-0105 Manual White Balance is now set according to the current images's color balance Save Cancel OK OK - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 201
Correcting Images 199 The camera and lens properties can be automatically adjusted when taking pictures. Adjusting the Brightness Adjusts the brightness and 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select off, low, medium or high. 6 Press the 3 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 202
Standard Strong OK OK Press the 4 button. Press the 3 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. • When HDR Capture is set, the file ) and h (Remote Control) are not available. • HDR Capture, Extended Bracketing and Digital Filter cannot be used at the same time. The mode set last is used. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 203
201 Lens Correction Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. Distortion Distortion is the phenomenon in which the center of the image appears inflated (barrel distortion) or the center of the image appears pinched (pincushion distortion). Distortion - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 204
10-17mm. • The Lens Correction function is disabled when using an accessory such as a close-up ring or rear converter that is attached between the camera and the lens. • The shooting speed for continuous shooting may be slower when [Lens Correction] is set to O (On). • The effects of Lens Correction - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 205
203 Adjusting the Composition Adjusts the Shake Reduction unit in the X-Y direction or rotation direction for a better composition position and a more level camera. Use this when you want to adjust the composition, such as when using a tripod. 1 Select [Composition Adjust.] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 206
204 4 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to normal Live View and is ready to take a picture. The saved adjustment value is reset when the Live View is ended. 6 Shooting Settings - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 207
Setting the Image Finishing Tone 205 (Custom Image) You can set the image finishing tone before shooting. Select from the following seven modes for [Image Tone]: Bright (default setting), Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted and Monochrome. You can adjust the following items for [Image - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 208
. Switches between [Sharpness] and [Fine Sharpness]. When set to [Fine Sharpness], image outlines can be captured with more detail. You can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the setting applied. (Not available during Live View.) Saves the background image. Select [Save as] and - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 209
Settings 207 By using A function, you can store the current camera settings and easily retrieve them. The following settings can be stored. • Sensitivity/Sensitivity AUTO Range • Custom Image • EV Compensation • Digital Filter • Program Line • Shake Reduction • Exposure Bracketing • Horizon - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 210
. Check Saved USER Settings P 2.0x5 ±0 ISOAUTO 200-800 ±0 AWB G1 A1 D2-R00 ±0 ±0 -0.5 WB BA ±1 ±0 +0.5 ±0 JPEG 14M AdobeRGB ± 0 12 OK OK 3 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the [USER] screen. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 211
AUTO Setting M D-Range Setting B Lens Correction X MENU Cancel OK OK The settings changed in Step 2 are not saved as A. When the camera is 6 turned off, the original saved settings are applied. Shooting Settings Changing the Settings Changes the settings saved as A. 1 Perform Steps 1 and - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 212
210 Resetting to Default Settings Resets the settings saved as A to the default settings. 1 Select [Reset USER Settings] in Step 3 of "Saving the Settings" (p.207) and press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset USER Settings] screen appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 213
214 Displaying Multiple Images 216 Slideshow 222 Rotating Images 225 Comparing Images 226 Deleting Multiple Images 227 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ......231 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment .......233 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 214
mode palette. You can display the playback mode palette even when the movie is paused. Playback Functions 7 Item s Image Rotation D Digital Filter*1 n Resize*1 o Cropping u Slideshow Slideshow Plays a slideshow with all captured images MENU Cancel OK OK Function Page Rotates images. p.225 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 215
WB h RAW Development*2 You can copy the white balance setting of a captured image and save it as Manual White Balance. Converts RAW images to JPEG format. p.198 p.247 p Index g Image Comparison Joins a number of images together and creates a new image from them. Displays - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 216
214 Enlarging Images Images can be magnified up to 32 times in Playback mode. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image in Playback mode. Playback Functions 2 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the right (toward y). The image enlarges at each click (1.2 times to 32 times). JPEG 1/2000 F5.6 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 217
• You can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during Instant Review (p.68), Digital Preview (p.131) or Live View (p.156). • The initial full display of vertical images is displayed with a magnification of 0.75 times that of horizontal images, therefore, - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 218
216 Displaying Multiple Images Multi-image Display Screen You can display 4, 9, 16, 36 or 81 images on the monitor at the same time. The default setting is [9]. 1 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the left (toward f) in Playback mode. The multi-image display screen appears. Up to nine thumbnail images - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 219
217 Available operations Four-way controller (2345) M button Moves selection frame Displays the [Multi-img Display Setting] screen. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the number of images to display at the same time. Multi-img Display Setting Display Type Playback Functions i button - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 220
218 2 Select the folder you want to display. 12345 100 101 102 103 104 105 Available operations 100_0105 Four-way controller (2345) i button Moves selection frame. Deletes the selected folder and all the images in it. (p.228) 3 Press the 4 button. The multi-image display screen for the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 221
date. Selects an image of the selected shooting date. Displays the selected image. Turn to the left (f) to return to calendar display. The camera returns to the multiimage display screen. Deletes selected images. 3 Press the 4 button. A full screen display of the selected image appears. Playback - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 222
220 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Images] and press the four-way controller (5). 6 Use the four-way controller (23) Index to select the number of images and press the 4 button. You can select 12, 24 or 36 images. Layout Images 12 Backgrnd. 24 Select 36 Create an image MENU - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 223
images automatically from all of the images saved. w (Manual) Individually select the images you want to include in selected for [Layout], this is not displayed. After the index is saved, the camera returns to Playback mode and the index image is displayed. Playback Functions • Processing may - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 224
222 Slideshow You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively. Setting the Slideshow Display Sets how images will be displayed during the Slideshow. 1 2 3 7 Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback 1] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 225
4 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. Start Interval Screen Effect Repeat Playback MENU Cancel 223 3sec. 5sec. 10sec. 30sec. OK OK Starting the Slideshow 1 Select [Start] in Step 3 on p.222 and press the 4 button. Start Or, select u ( - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 226
mode dial is turned*2 - The = button is pressed*2 - The main switch is turned to |*2 *1 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to normal Playback mode. *2 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to Capture mode. For movies, only the first frame is displayed and then the next image is displayed - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 227
. Auto Image Rotation] in the [A Custom Setting 5] menu (p.87) is set to [Off] Images with rotation information are displayed according to the orientation of the camera. Playback Functions - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 228
information display On/Off. When the selection frame is placed on the left or right image, the selected image is deleted. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to the normal playback mode. Playback Functions - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 229
Deleting Multiple Images 227 Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images in the multi-image display at once. Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. • You can select up to 100 images at a time. 1 Turn the rear e-dial (S) to the left (toward f) in - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 230
228 4 5 Available operations Four-way controller (2345) 4 button Rear e-dial (S) Moves selection frame Adds O and selects an image. Press again to return to P. Protected images (Z) cannot be selected. Displays a full screen display of the image selected with the selection frame. When the image is - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 231
2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a folder to delete and press the i button. The delete folder confirmation screen appears. 12345 100 101 102 229 103 104 105 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. 100_0105 100_0105 All images in selected folder will be deleted - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 232
230 Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. Deleted images cannot be restored. 1 Select [Delete All Images] in the [Q Playback 1] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed. 2 Press the four-way controller (2) to - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 233
Protecting Images from Deletion 231 (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card is formatted. Playback Functions Protecting a Single Image 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The playback - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 234
232 6 Press the 4 button. The image is protected and the Y icon appears at the top right of the screen. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to protect other images. Protecting All Images 1 Select [All Images] in Step 3 on p.231 and press the 4 button. 2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect] and - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 235
kit K-AC50 (optional) is recommended. (p.47) • For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks, check the operating manual of the AV device, and select the video IN jack to which the camera is connected. • You cannot output composite and HDMI video at the same time. • You cannot adjust the volume on - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 236
234 4 Turn the AV device and camera on. The camera turns on in video mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device. Even if you used an external microphone to record movie sound in stereo, monaural - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 237
the HDMI IN jack on the AV device. 7 4 Turn the AV device and camera on. The camera turns on in HDMI mode, and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device. • The camera has a Type C (Mini) HDMI terminal. Use a commercially available HDMI cable that matches your - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 238
720p 480p*1 The maximum size corresponding the AV device and camera is automatically selected. (default setting) 1920×1080i 1280×720p the display may appear with a screen design that differs from that displayed on the camera. • The Bright/Dark Area warning is not displayed during Live View. • When - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 239
8 Processing Images This chapter describes how to process pictures taken and edit RAW images. Changing the Image Size 238 Processing Images with Digital Filters 241 Developing RAW Images 247 Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format ......252 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 240
image with good quality. • Only JPEG files captured with this camera can be resized. • You cannot select a larger resolution than that of the original image. • Images resized to m with this camera cannot be resized. 1 2 3 8 4 5 Select an image to resize in - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 241
saves it as a new image. The aspect ratio can also be changed. • Only JPEG and RAW files captured with this camera can be cropped. • Images resized to j or m with this camera cannot be cropped. 1 Select an image to crop in Playback mode. 8 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The playback mode - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 242
240 4 Specify the size and position of the area to crop by using cropping frame. Available operations Rear e-dial (S) Four-way controller (2345) M button MENU INFO OK 3:2 Changes the size of the cropping frame. Moves the cropping frame. Changes the aspect ratio. Select from [3:2], [4:3], [16 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 243
241 Filters You can edit captured images using digital filters. A processed image is saved as a new image with a size of W and a quality level of C. The following filters are available. Filter name Effect Parameter Toy Camera Creates an image that Shading Level: +1/+2/+3 looks as though - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 244
Level: -3 to +3 Invert Color: Off/On Distortion Type: 3 types Distortion Level: Off/Weak/Medium/ Strong Processing Images Only JPEG and RAW files captured with this camera can be edited using the Digital Filters. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 245
palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital Filter) and press the 4 button. The screen to select the filter way controller (2345) to select a filter and press the 4 button. Toy Camera 100-0001 After selecting a filter, you can check the effects on the screen - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 246
8 Press the 4 button. If [Uses filters in combination] was selected, the camera will return to Step 4. If [Save as] was selected, the filter-processed will be saved as a new image. Up to 20 filters, including digital filters during shooting (p.153), can be combined to the same image. Processing - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 247
and press the 4 button. You can only select an image that has not been processed with a filter. The save confirmation screen appears. 100-0001 Performs digital filter processing to this image MENU OK OK 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as] and press the 4 button. Saves the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 248
Select [Searching for the original image] in Step 3 on p.244 and press the 4 button. The original image prior to digital filter application is retrieved. Applying the digital filter Recreating filter effects Searching for the original image MENU OK OK If the original image is no longer stored on - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 249
You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG or TIFF files. Only RAW files captured with this camera can be edited. RAW files and JPEG files captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera. Developing One RAW Image 1 Select a RAW image in Playback mode. 2 Press the four-way controller - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 250
248 5 6 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as] and press the 4 button. The RAW image is developed and saved as a new image. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exit] and press the 4 button. Select [Continue] to edit - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 251
249 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Develop images as shot] or [Develop images with modified settings]. To change the parameters, select [Develop images with modified settings]. For details, see "Specifying the Parameters" (p.250). Develop images as shot Develop images with - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 252
JN (Fluorescent Light Daylight White), JW (Fluorescent Light Cool White), JL (Fluorescent Light Warm White), I (Tungsten Light), L (Flash), f, K (Manual), K (Color Temperature) p.205 p.191 Sensitivity -2.0 to +2.0 - High-ISO Noise Reduction Off/Low/Medium/High p.92 Shadow Correction Off/Low - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 253
Save as] and press the 4 button. The RAW image is developed and saved as a new image. • You cannot save the background image or use Digital Preview with White Balance/Custom Image. • When the white balance is set to K (Manual), press the m button to display the measuring screen. 8 Processing Images - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 254
saved as a new image. The image can be readjusted only right after being shot. Adjustments cannot be made after new images are shot or the camera is turned off. Processing Images - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 255
USB Connection Mode 275 Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif 277 Setting the Color Space 279 Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping 280 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory 281 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 256
Operate the Set-up Menu Perform various settings related to the camera in the [R Set-up] menu. Refer to "Using the Set-up 1-4] menu. Menu Item Language/ Date Adjustment World Time R1 Text Size Guide Display 9 Beep Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Out HDMI Out R2 USB Connection - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 257
is attached. p.270 p.270 Reset Resets all settings. p.290 Pixel Mapping Maps out and corrects for any defective pixels in the CMOS sensor. Set-up 2] menu 1234 1234 Date Adjustment World Time Text Size Guide Display Beep English Standard 3sec. Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Out - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 258
to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 259
Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and 257 Display Language Setting the Beep You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE lock, | button operation sound, self-timer and remote control. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 260
appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select X (Destination) or W (Hometown) for [Setting the Time]. This setting changes the date and time on the guide display screen. World Time Setting the Time Destination London Hometown New York MENU 16 :00 10 :00 Changing Additional Settings - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 261
destination city. Destination Turn the rear e-dial (S) to change the map. The location, time difference and current time of the selected city ) in Step 2 to select the city and DST setting. • X appears in the guide display and status screen if [Setting the Time] is set to X (Destination). (p.22 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 262
260 List of World Time Cities Region City North America Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Central and South America Mexico City Lima Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Europe Lisbon - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 263
261 Region Oceania City Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from 20 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 264
-up 1] menu (p.254). 1234 Date Adjustment World Time Text Size Guide Display Beep English Standard MLaSrCge MENU Cancel OK OK Setting the Guide Display Time Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the monitor when the camera is turned on or the Capture mode is changed. (p.22 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 265
twice. The status screen display and display color settings are changed. Changing Additional Settings Setting the Display for Instant Review You can set the Instant Review display time and whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark Area warning. The default settings are 9 [1sec - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 266
and use the four-way controller Display Time 1sec. (23) to select the display time Histogram 3sec. for [Instant Review]. Bright/Dark Area 5sec. Off MENU Cancel OK OK 3 Press the 4 button. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Histogram] or [Bright/Dark Area]. 5 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 267
265 4 Press the 3 button. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. Adjusting the Color of the Monitor You can adjust the color of the monitor. 1 Select [LCD Color Tuning] in the [R Set-up 2] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The [LCD Color Tuning] screen - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 268
equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level, as indicated on the bar graph graph of the electronic level Live View Status Screen Digital Preview P : Does not display the bar graph of Instant Review the electronic level (default setting) Electronic Level Horizon - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 269
Name/File Number 267 Naming Convention Selecting the Folder Name You can select a method for assigning the folder names for storing images. Date The two digits of the [month] and [day] on which the picture was taken are assigned as the folder name in the form of [xxx_MMDD]. [xxx] is a sequential - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 270
. The default naming conventions for the color space (p.279) settings are as follows. [xxxx] indicates the file number. This is displayed as a four-digit sequential number. (p.267) Color Space sRGB AdobeRGB File Name IMGPxxxx.JPG _IGPxxxx.JPG For sRGB, you can change [IMGP] (4 characters) to the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 271
269 Available operations Rear e-dial (S) Four-way controller (2345) 4 button Moves text input cursor. Moves text selection cursor. Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor. 4 After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to [ - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 272
is connected to a computer with the USB cable Selecting a Battery You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when the 9 optional battery grip D-BG4 (p.299) is attached. 1 Select [Select Battery] in the [R Set-up 3] menu and press the four- - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 273
271 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Select Battery Auto Select 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item. MENU Select Battery Auto Select Body First Grip First MENU Cancel OK OK Auto Select Body First/ Grip First Priority is given to the battery with the most remaining power. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 274
, [Battery depleted] appears on the monitor. Turn the camera off and on again, and the camera will switch to the remaining battery. • You can check determined. Please set the correct battery type. Usually, there is no problem using [Auto-detect]. However, when using batteries at low temperature, or - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 275
the DPOF Settings 273 You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for printing. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies and whether to imprint the date. • DPOF settings cannot be applied to - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 276
to 999). 100-0105 Copies 00 Date MENU Date OK OK Press the 4 button. The DPOF setting for the selected image is saved and the camera returns to Playback mode. • Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be printed on the pictures - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 277
Setting USB Connection Mode 275 Set the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer via the provided USB cable (I-USB7). The default setting is [MSC]. 1 Select [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] menu and press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [MSC - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 278
driver. PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB, standardized as ISO 15740. You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP without installing a device driver. Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 279
are automatically embedded in captured images in the Exif data format. You can embed photographer information in this Exif. Use the provided "PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4" software to check the Exif information. 1 Select [Copyright Information] in the [R Set-up 3] menu and press the four-way - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 280
of the text input cursor. After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to [Finish] and press the 4 button. The camera returns to the [Copyright Information] screen. Copyright Information Embed Copyright Data Photographer AAAA Copyright Holder MENU 6 Use the four-way controller (23 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 281
for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ. This color range is called the Color Space. To recreate different color spaces in different devices, standard color 9 spaces have been proposed. This camera supports sRGB and AdobeRGB. sRGB is mainly - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 282
] in the [R Set-up 4] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Pixel Mapping] and press the 4 button. Defective pixels are mapped and corrected, and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 283
function settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following function settings can be saved. • Flash Mode • Drive Mode • White Balance • Sensitivity • EV Compensation • Flash Exposure Compensation • Extended Bracketing • HDR Capture • Digital Filter • Playback Display • File number The - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 284
282 4 Press the 3 button twice. The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. • Set [File No.] to O (On) to continue the sequential numbering for the file name even if a new folder is created. See "Selecting the File Number Setting" (p.267). • When the [R Set-up] menu is - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 285
10Appendix Default Settings 284 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 292 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 295 Optional Accessories 299 Error Messages 305 Troubleshooting 307 Main Specifications 309 Glossary 314 Index 319 WARRANTY POLICY 326 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 286
284 Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The functions set in Memory (p.281) are saved even when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.290). No : The setting is saved even after - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 287
Shake Reduction Info Overlay Show Grid Live View Histogram Bright/Dark Area Autofocus Mode Status Screen Digital Preview Instant Review Status Screen Display Color Digital Preview Histogram Bright/Dark Area Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark Area Default Setting k (Normal) Off ±1 Off - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 288
USER] screen. Playback Mode Palette Appendix Item Slideshow Image Comparison Digital Filter Resize Cropping 10 Protect DPOF Index RAW Development Image Rotation Save as Manual WB Default Setting Reset Setting - Yes - Toy Camera - Yes*3 Maximum size according to the setting - Maximum size - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 289
Set-up] Menu Item Language/ Date Adjustment World Time Setting the Time Destination (City) Destination (DST) Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Text Size Guide Display Beep Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Out HDMI Out USB Connection Folder Name File Name Default Setting 3sec. Off P (Off - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 290
Copyright Information P (Off) Auto Power Off 1min. Select Battery Select Battery AA Battery Type Auto Select Auto-detect Reset - Pixel Mapping - Dust Alert - Dust Removal Dust Removal Start-up Action - O (On) Sensor Cleaning - Format - *4 Reset only for [Reset File Name] in - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 291
289 Item Default Setting Reset Setting Page 18. Slow Shutter Speed NR On Yes p.92 19. High-ISO Noise Reduction Medium Yes p.92 20. High-ISO NR Start Level ISO 800 Yes p.92 21. Color Temperature Steps 22. e-dial in Program 23. e-dial in Sv mode 24. e-dial in Tv mode 25. e-dial in Av - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 292
290 Resetting the Menu Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu, direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to default settings. Language/ , Date Adjustment, the city and DST settings for World Time, Text Size, Video Output, - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 293
2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset] and press the 4 button. The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again. 291 Reset Custom Functions Returns the custom function settings to default values Reset Cancel OK OK 10 Appendix - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 294
on [37. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.294) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s. Autofocus (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.7×)*1 zzz - - - - - #*8 z Manual focus (With the focus indicator)*2 (With matte field) Quick-Shift Focus System Eleven AF - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 295
no AF coupler use the KAF3 mount. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA and DA L lenses without ultrasonic motors and D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. See the lens manual for details. Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera When the aperture ring is set to other than - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 296
set to the "A" position Restrictions on using lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than taken with the specified aperture value in the manual FA, F SOFT 85mm FA SOFT 28mm exposure metering starts. Exposure check is possible. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 297
is activated. Set [Start-up Action] to O (On) to turn the Dust Removal function on every time the Dust Removal Dust Removal Start-up Action camera is turned on. Use the four-way controller (45) to set to P (Off) if you do not want the function to be activated when the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 298
for dust on the sensor. Press shutter release button to reveal dust location MENU SHUTTER Check Press the 4 button. The image is saved and the camera return to the [R Set-up 4] menu. Appendix x1 OK Exit - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 299
blower. Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. and dust from accumulating on the CMOS sensor when no lens is on the camera. • When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 300
may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS sensor. It is not a malfunction. 1 2 3 4 5 10 Turn the camera off and remove the lens. Turn the camera on. Select [Sensor Cleaning] in the [R Set-up 4] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears. Press - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 301
299 A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power Supply Accessories Battery Charger kit K-BC90 (*) (Set includes - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 302
. AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF200FG The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of approximately 20 (ISO 100/m). It features contrast-control-sync flash and slow-speed it can be used with a wide range of PENTAX cameras by using the provided adapter ring. AF360FGZ AF200FG AF160FC - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 303
setting the external flash on a desk or table. Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 For Viewfinder Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 This viewfinder combined 10 magnification becomes approximately 1.09 times, making manual focusing much easier. Appendix Magnifier FB This viewfinder - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 304
302 Ref-converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90° intervals. The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1× and 2×. Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter. Install it on the viewfinder. If it is difficult to see the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 305
Control F Used for remote control shooting. Operating distance for remote control From the front of camera: approx. 4 m From the back of camera:approx. 2 m Camera Case/Strap Camera Case O-CC90 Camera Strap O-ST53 (*) Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 Clean the optical parts such as the CMOS sensor - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 306
304 Others Body Mount Cap K Hot Shoe Cover FK (*) USB Cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Sync Socket 2P Cap (*) 10 Appendix - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 307
an image in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or on your computer. No card in the camera The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the camera. (p.49) Memory card error The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image capture and playback - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 308
Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Appears during pixel mapping if the battery level is insufficient. Replace the Manual WB (p.198), Resize (p.238), Cropping (p.239), Digital Filter (p.241), or RAW Development (p.247) is started for images captured with other cameras - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 309
Troubleshooting 307 In rare cases, the camera before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Remedy The camera does not turn that have low contrast (the sky, white walls), dark colors, shutter release button fully. Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.126) Appendix The subject is - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 310
Appendix 308 10 Problem The autofocus does not work AE lock function USB connection mode is set to [PTP] menu to [MSC]. (p.275) Refer to the provided "Quick Guide" for details on connecting the camera to a computer. The Shake Reduction function is off Set [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 311
Main Specifications 309 Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash Effective Pixels Approx. 14.6 megapixels Image Sensor Recorded Pixels Total pixels approx. 15.07 megapixels, CMOS with a primary color - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 312
Monitor Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual, Color Temperature (3 types), fine tuning available 3.0-inch wide viewing field TFT color LCD with approx. 921,000 dots, brightness and - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 313
Manual 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/2 EV steps or 1/3 EV steps), Bulb, Electromagnetic release, Shutter lock by setting main switch in OFF position PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) PENTAX KAF3 mount lenses, KAF2 mount lenses, KAF mount lenses - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 314
. Can be cancelled after operation PENTAX Remote Control F (optional) Release shutter immediately Remote Control or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter release button Mirror Quick-return mirror, mirror lock-up function Digital Filter Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 315
I-USB7, AV cable I-AVC7, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW90 (PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4), Strap O-ST53, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90, Battery charger D-BC90, AC plug cord, Operating Manual (this book), Quick Guide Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 316
, High/Low Key Adjustment, Contrast and Sharpness levels. Bright portions Overexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears white. Camera Shake (Blur) When the camera moves while the shutter is open, the entire image appears blurred. This occurs more often when shutter speed is low. Prevent - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 317
and appears black. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics and formats are converted to DNG format, support and compatibility for the images increases significantly. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Rules for writing - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 318
. Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and image properties to be embedded into the data. Software that does not support this format processes the image as a regular JPEG image. Exif-TIFF format - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 319
317 Metering Method Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure. In this camera, select from Multi-segment Metering, Center-weighted Metering and Spot Metering. Mired Proportional scale of measurement that consistently shows color change per unit. Determined by - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 320
. Sensitivity The level of sensitivity to light. With a high sensitivity, images can be shot with a high shutter speed even in dark places, reducing camera shake. However, images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise. Shutter Speed The length of time that the shutter is open and light - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 321
233 AV Equipment 233 B p (Bulb) Mode 110 Base Parameter Adj (Digital Filter 242 Battery 43 Beep 257 Bright Portion 199, 314 Brightness Adjustment 72 Bulb Mode p 110 C Cable Switch 111, 303 Calendar display 218 Camera Shake 314 Capture Information 23 10 Card access lamp 17 Catch-in Focus - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 322
316 Exposure 88 Exposure Bracketing 148 Exposure Mode 39, 93 Exposure Warning 101, 103, 109 Extended Bracketing 151 External flash 173 Extract Color (Digital Filter 153, 241 Eyecup 55 F Face Detection 157 File Format 188 File Name 268 File number 267 Film plane indicator 17 Filter 153 - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 323
controller (2345 20, 21 Front e-dial 18, 21 G Green button 19, 21 Green mode B 95 Guide display 22, 262 H HDMI terminal 235 HDR (Digital Filter 242 HDR Capture 200 High Contrast (Digital Filter 153, 241 High Dynamic Range ...........200 High/Low Key Adjustment (Custom Image 205 High-ISO - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 324
..........114 Metering mode switching lever 19, 113 \ (Manual focus 126 Microphone 162 Miniature (Digital Filter) ........242 Mired 196, 317 Mirror Lock-up Guide 30 Optical Preview 130 Optional Accessories ...........299 P e (Hyper-program) Mode ...... 96 PAL 234, 317 Pastel (Digital - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 325
Resize 238 Retro (Digital Filter) ......153, 241 Rotate 225 S Saturation (Custom Image) ..205 Save as Manual WB 198 Save Settings ) Mode 104 Text Size 58, 262 Toning (Custom Image) ....... 205 Toy Camera (Digital Filter 153, 241 Trailing Curtain Sync .... 170, 180 Tungsten Light (White Balance - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 326
324 X M (Flash X-sync Speed) mode 112 X-sync socket 183 Z Zoom Display 214 Zoom Lens 71 10 Appendix - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 327
325 Memo - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 328
326 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 329
, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. • This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 330
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to for help. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Pour les utilisateurs au The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 331
operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Q Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: May, 2009, Colorado - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 332
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. - Pentax 17811 | Operation Manual - Page 333
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1, 8304 Wallisellen, Postfach 367, 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (PENTAX Service Department) 12061 Tejon St. STE 600 Westminster, Colorado 80234
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Operating Manual
SLR Digital Camera