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    SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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    Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX J 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's capabilities. Lenses you can use In
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    or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric
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    burned. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Only use specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause overheating or explosion. • Replace the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not
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    the temperature difference. • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera. • Refer to "Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card" (p.30) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Use a blower or
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    to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 9 Before Using Your Camera 11 J Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14 Camera 14 LCD Monitor Indications 16 Viewfinder Indications 20 LCD Panel Indications
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    Playback Images 65 Nine-Image Display 66 Slideshow 68 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 70 Processing Images with Filters 71 Deleting Images 75 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect 77 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF 79 Printing Single Images 79 Settings for All Images 81
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    Setting the White Balance 112 Setting the Sensitivity 115 Setting the Color Space 117 Focusing 118 Using the Autofocus 118 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 121 Selecting the Focus Point (Focus Point 123 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock 125 Setting the Exposure 127 Effect of Aperture
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    Time 164 Setting the Display Language 167 Turning the Guide Display On and Off 167 Adjusting the Brightness of Resetting the File Number 169 Setting the Instant Review 170 Resetting to Default Settings 171 Resetting Rec. Camera Case 184 Others 184 Error Messages 185 Troubleshooting 187
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    8 Main Specifications 189 Specification for Remote Control (Optional 191 Glossary 192 Index 196 WARRANTY POLICY 200
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    manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts. 2 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be 3 sure to read it and follow the instructions
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    10 Memo
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    1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of working parts before use. J Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14
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    • Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors. • Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a conventional 35 mm SLR camera, with 0.95× magnification. Also features a superimpose function in which the focus points on the viewfinder illuminate
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    (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW28 Strap O-ST10 Lithium batteries CR-V3 (two) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
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    14 Names of Working Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera 1 Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button 3 button i button M button Q button Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever
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    K button Mode dial Strap lug Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover LCD monitor 15 Before Using Your Camera Built-in flash Hot shoe mc button 1 LCD panel Diopter adjustment lever Card cover Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Viewfinder
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    16 LCD Monitor Indications The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of 1 the camera. Before Using Your Camera LCD monitor While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial Guides appear on the LCD monitor for three seconds when powered on or setting dial mode. Select [Off]
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    Info AF ISO 800 sRGB 100mm 12 / 24 / 2004 14 : 25 1 14 15 2 3456 16 7 8 17 9 10 11 18 12 13 Before Using Your Camera 1 Focus mode (p.118) 2 Shooting mode (p.104) 3 AE metering (p.130) 4 Flash mode (p.49) 5 Drive mode (p.102) 6 Auto bracket (p.145) 7 ISO sensitivity (p.115) 8 Image
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    every time you press M button during playback. 1 You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. (p.160) Before Using Your Camera Detailed Information 100-0001 AF 1 / 2000 F2 . 8 + 1 . 5EV ISO 800 sRGB 100mm 12 / 24 / 2004 14 : 25 2 1 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 14
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    19 Histogram Display 1 2 100-0046 3 1 Before Using Your Camera 4 1 Capture quality 2 Image folder number and file number (p.169) 3 Protect icon (p.77) 4 Histogram • Areas where blooming occurred blink if Hot spot warning is on. (p.160) •
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    20 Viewfinder Indications 23 1 1 5 4 67 1 8 9 10 Before Using Your Camera 11 12 13 14 1 Autofocus frame (p.39) 2 Spot metering frame (p.130) 3 Focus point (p.123) 4 Flash status (p.49) Appears when flash is available and blinks when
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    Before Using Your Camera 21 10 Number of recordable images/EV compensation Show the number of if exposure 1 mode is a. (p.138) 11 Manual white balance (p.113) Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjusting. 12 Manual focus (p.121) Appears when focus mode is \. 13
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    22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 72 8 3 9 4 5 610 11 1 Shutter speed (p.134) 6 AE metering (p.130) 2 Aperture (p.136) No indicator: 3 Flash mode (p.49) Multi-segment metering b : Built-in
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    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 24 Inserting the Batteries 25 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........29 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Attaching
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    24 Attaching the Strap 1 2 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure on the inside of the clasp. Getting Started 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure on the inside of the clasp.
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    rechargeable. • Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on. • Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while. The 2 battery may leak. • If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while, follow
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    replacing the batteries. Getting Started Batteries You can use four kinds of batteries with your camera. Battery performance differs by type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose out. These are readily available but may not support all the camera functions under certain conditions.
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    accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in when returned to room temperature. • AA alkaline batteries may not support all the camera functions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies. •
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    and the power outlet. SD Memory Card and data will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data. • Be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC10 operating manual when using the AC adapter. • The rechargeable batteries in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter.
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    Getting Started Inserting/Removing the SD Memory 29 Card Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product). Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is
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    Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot. 2 • Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being on compatible SD Memory Card, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center. • Format new SD Memory Cards.
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    31 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Pictures with larger recorded size or the more E are clearer when printed. The number of pictures that can be
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    On and Off 1 2 Move the main switch to [ON] position. The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera. Getting Started • Always turn the camera OFF when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set
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    on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on. 2 Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German
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    34 4 Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to [W]. 5 Press the four-way controller (45) to display the screen for setting the city. 6 2 Repeat steps 4 and 5 and set daylight saving time (DST). Getting Started 7 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the date and time will be
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    35 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy24h 2 Date 01 / 01 / 2004 Time 00 : 00 Cancel OK OK Getting Started 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to
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    between am and pm depending on the time. 9 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time with the menu 4 button again. • When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. • To set the exact time, press the 4
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    off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement. 1 Check that the camera is off. 2 Remove the body mount cover ( 1 ) and lens mount cover ( 2 ). Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to the area around the lens
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    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 electrical system. Clean the contacts
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    the lever until the focus point AF frame in the viewfinder is focused. Focus Point AF Frame Eyecup is attached to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory. Diopter adjustment is available with the eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed as shown above. To
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    40 Memo
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    for Scenes 47 Using the Zoom Lens 48 Using the Built-in Flash 49 Other Shooting Modes 53 Playing Back Still Pictures 63 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment .........70 Processing Images with Filters 71 Deleting Images 73 Setting the Printing
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    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
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    automatically selects optimal settings by scene when shutter release button is pressed is explained. 1 Set the mode dial to I. The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject. 3 1Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes (p.47) Basic Operations 2 Set the focus
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    system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus. The flash pops up automatically when necessary. (Manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to [Auto].) 1OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (p.45) 1Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.46) 1Using
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    on the LCD monitor after capturing (Instant Review.) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button. 1Setting the Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake. • Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn
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    focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder. 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.122) (a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as
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    Selecting the Appropriate Capturing 47 Mode for Scenes The camera selects and set the optimum mode when I (Auto Picture) on the mode dial is set to the dial indicator. 3 Basic Operations Dial indicator Select U (Normal), = (
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    the number, the more magnified the image appears. • Power Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect) are not compatible with this camera. Wide Angle Telephoto
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    take a picture 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 fully discharges when pre A lenses are used. B Auto discharge Camera automatically determines surrounding light and built-in flash pops up and discharges
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    Mode Auto discharge Basic Operations OK OK 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode. 4 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture. Using Auto Discharge B, C (Automatic Flash Popup) 1 Set the mode dial to I, U, =, q, or .. 2 Press the shutter release button
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    . When discharge is fully charged, b appears in the LCD monitor, LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22) Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up when shooting mode is set to I, U, =, s, q, \, or .. 2 Press the
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    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 reduction auto flash) in Picture mode or D (Red-eye reduction manual flash) in other modes for Flash mode. Basic Operations Daylight-Sync
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    Other Shooting Modes 53 Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. 1 Press the { button. 3 Basic Operations The Fn menu appears. Fn 200 OK Exit
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    -way controller (2). Basic Operations The Drive Mode options screen appears. 3 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select j. 4 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take pictures. Drive Mode Single frame shooting OK OK Drive Mode Continuous shooting OK OK 5 Press the shutter release
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    shutter release before the builtin flash is ready. (p.147) Basic Operations Self-Timer Shooting This camera has two types of self-timers: g and r. g Shutter will be released after . Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed. 1 Mount the camera to a tripod.
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    56 2 Press the { button. Basic Operations 3 The Fn menu appears. Fn 3 Press the four-way controller (2). 200 OK Exit
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    The Drive Mode options screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or r. 5 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take pictures. 57 Drive Mode Single frame shooting OK OK 3 Drive Mode Self-Timer (12 secs) OK OK Basic Operations 6 Confirm in
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    Ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FL by pulling one side upward when using Removing the Eyecup FL Attaching the Viewfinder cap 8 Turn the camera off after shooting. The next time the power is turned on, self-
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    the remote control unit is pressed. i The shutter will be released three seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. 3 1 Mount the camera to a tripod. Basic Operations 2 Press the { button. The Fn menu appears. Fn 200 OK Exit
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    wait status. Drive Mode Remote Control Unit OK OK 5 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take pictures. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. not fire automatically even when set to B (Auto discharge). Pop up the flash manually beforehand. (p.51)
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    about 5 m from the front of the camera. The shutter will be released immediately or viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FL by pulling raise the flash into position first. • The camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after the remote
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    shake when mirror pops up with this method. Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up. 3 1 Mount the camera to a tripod. 2 Use the { button and the four-way controller (2) to select [r (2 sec. Self-Timer)]. (p.55) 3 Focus on the subject. 4 Press the shutter release button
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    Back Images You can play back captured still pictures with the camera. Use the included PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 software to play back using a PC. Refer to the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Operating Manual" for details. 3 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most
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    64 2 Press the four-way controller (45). 4 : The previous image appears. 5 : The next image appears. Basic Operations 3 Rotating Images You can rotate images 90° counterclockwise at a time. Make images shot vertically easier to view. 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 OK OK OK OK 1 Press the Q
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    65 3 Press the 4 button. Image rotation information is saved. Enlarging Playback Images 3 You can magnify images up to 12 times when displaying. Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. The most recently captured image (image with the
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    66 2 Turn the e-dial to the right (toward y). ×2 . 0 Image enlarges at each calibration and can be enlarged to 12 times the original. Turn to the left (toward f) to return. Press the 4 button to return to the original size. Press four-way controller (2345) in 3 zoom display to change the
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    1 Press the Q button. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 67 100-0046 Basic Operations 2 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f). Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once. Press the four-way controller (2345) to select
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    68 Slideshow You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to be displayed first. The most
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    3 Press the four-way controller (5). Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins. 69 Start Press any button to end slideshow. Press the shutter release button or the Q button, slide the main switch to | (preview) or turn the mode dial to change to Capture mode. 3 Set the display time for
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    end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the TV. 3 Turn the TV and camera on. • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter (optional) is recommended. (p.28) • Refer to the operating manual for the TV or AV device to which the
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    Processing Images with Filters 71 You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved under a different name. • RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter. • Additionally, set digital filters from the [Q Playback] menu. 3 Basic Operations Digital Filter B&W
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    72 2 Press the four-way controller (4). B&W The screen for selecting the filter appears. Basic Operations OK OK 3 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. Use the four-way controller (23) to select a filter. Select a filter and preview the effects on the image. Proceed to
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    Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image You can delete one image at a time. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to delete. 2 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 73 3 100-
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    74 Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 1 32 Press the Q button. Press the i button twice. The Delete All screen appears. Basic Operations 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All
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    75 Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete multiple images from the nine-image display at once. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. • Only files in the same folder can be selected at once. 1 Press the Q button. The most recently
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    76 3 Press the i button. 9 appears above the images. Basic Operations 34 Use the four-way controller (2345) to move to the images to delete and press the 4 button. Image is selected and O appears. Press { button to select all images. (The selection of images may take time to complete depending
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    77 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally erased. Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted. Basic Operations 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. The most recently captured images
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    78 Protecting All Images 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the Z button twice. The Protect all images screen appears. 3 Basic Operations 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button. All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected. Protect all images Protect
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    (DPOF) 79 You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for a printing service. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date. DPOF settings cannot be applied to
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    not be imprinted. 100-0046 Copies Date Fn All images 01 OK OK Basic Operations 6 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status. To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 3 and press the 4 button. Depending on the printer
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    81 Settings for All Images 1 Press the { button in Fn Playback mode. The Fn menu appears. Basic Operations 2 Press the four-way controller (2). The DPOF screen appears. OK Exit 3 100-0046 Copies Date Fn All images 00 OK OK 3 Press the { button. The screen for making DPOF settings for all
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    82 5 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to playback status. The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number
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    exceeds 500. • You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for printing on a single sheet. Make the settings on the printer. For details, refer to the operating manual for your printer. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Operating Manual" when connecting to a PC.
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    Mode] menu appears. 3 Basic Operations 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the [H Set-up] menu. Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Guide display Exit English 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Transfer Mode]. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). A pop-up menu appears.
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    Cleaning Cancel 0 NTSC PC PictBridge PC-F OK OK 3 Basic Operations Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera. The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers.
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    86 3 Turn the printer on. 4 After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on. The PictBridge menu appears. 3 Select printing mode Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK PictBridge menu is not displayed if [Transfer Mode] is
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    controller (5). The Paper Size screen appears. 9 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. When the Paper Size is set to [Standard], images are printed according to the printer settings. Paper Size Standard Card L 100
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    item has been set. When the Paper Size is set to [Standard], images are printed according to the printer settings. Paper Type with more E support higher quality paper. Quality with more E indicate higher print quality. 3 12 Press the 4 button twice. The image is printed according to the settings
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    3 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not and confirm the settings. 89 100-0046 Print all images The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images. Refer to "Printing Single Images" (p.86) for details on how to make the settings. 4 Press
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    way controller (45) to check the image and print settings. Print settings are set with Print Service. (p.79) Print w/DPOF settings Copies Total 1 Date 10 OK Print Basic Operations 3 Press finished printing. 1 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
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    4 Menu Reference Explains the functions of J by buttons and menus. Using the Button Functions 92 Using the Menu 96 Using the Fn Menu 102 Using the Mode Dial 104
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    92 Using the Button Functions Menu Reference Capture Mode Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted. 1 2 4 4 3 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 1 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.45) 2 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off (p.32) or confirm the depth of
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    93 4 Focus mode lever Switch between Autofocus mode (p.118) and Manual focus mode (p.121). 5 Mode dial Changes the Shooting mode. (p.104) 6 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.49) 7 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode]
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    playback are noted. 1 2 4 Menu Reference 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 6 1 Shutter release button Press to switch to capture mode. 2 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off (p.32) 3 3 button Press to display the [Q Playback] menu (p.98). Next, press the fourway controller (45) to display [H Set-up
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    95 5 M button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.18) 6 Q button Press to switch to capture mode. 7 Z button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.77) 8 4 button Commit to the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen. 9 Four-way
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    four-way controller is pressed. Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Exit Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Guide display Exit English
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    Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Cancel 4 OK OK 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the menu screen. Next, set other items. Press the 3 button to return to Capture or Playback mode. Even after you press the
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    Hot spot wrnng Digital Filter Slideshow Function Page Set capturing information to show during playback. p.160 Set to display Hot spot warning during Instant Review or Playback. p.160 Edit captured images to black and white or sepia tint, or add softening and slimming effects. p.71 Play back
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    up] Menu Setting Items Perform various settings related to the camera in the [H Set-up] menu. Item Function Page Time Set to enable displaying of local time when traveling abroad. p.164 Language/ Guide display Change the language in which menus and messages appear. Set to display indicators
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    100 [A Custom] Menu Setting Items Menu Reference Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Function Menu. The default setting does not use Custom Function. [A Custom] menu settings are activated when [Settings], the first item, is O (on).
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    mount FI with S lens used lens is in use. Lens is recognized even when lens is not - attached to the camera . p.147 Instant Review Dsply Set to display histogram during Instant Review. p.170 Set the or Spot area when setting white balance to manual. p.113 Color Space Set the color space
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    102 Using the Fn Menu Menu Reference 4 Capture Mode Press the { button while taking a picture. The Fn menu appears. Fn 200 OK Exit Press the four-way controller (2345) to set the operation. Four-way controller 2 3 4 5 Item Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance Sensitivity Function Page
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    103 Playback Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appears. Fn Menu Reference OK Exit Press the four-way controller (245) to set the operation. Four-way controller Item Function Page 4 2 DPOF Settings Set the DPOF settings. p.79 Edit captured images to black and white 4
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    104 Using the Mode Dial Menu Reference 4 Dial indicator You can switch the Shooting mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Item I (Auto Picture) U (Normal) = (Portrait) s (Landscape) q (Macro) \ (Moving Object) . (Night Scene Portrait) a (Flash OFF) Function Page
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    Item e (Program) b (Shutter Priority) c (Aperture Priority) a (Manual) p (Bulb) 105 Function Page Shutter speed and aperture are automatically set to the proper exposure when taking pictures. p.133 Set shutter speed and use to
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    106 Memo
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    5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your J experience. Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 108 Focusing 118 Setting the Exposure 127 Using the Built-in Flash 146 Settings During Playback 160 Camera Settings 162 Resetting to Default Settings 171
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    108 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Image Tone Set the basic color tone of pictures. The default setting is [F (Bright)]. F Bright Images are finished brightly, contrasting and sharp. G Natural Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching. Set in [Image
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    109 Setting the Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from P (3008×2008/ 3008×2000), Q (2400×1600) and R (1536×1024). The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to quality level settings. The
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    , Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness are not applied to the image but such information is saved. Transfer to a PC, apply effects with the enclosed PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 and create JPEG and TIFF images. Lowest compression rate, suited for printing large pictures such as A4 size. Image is saved
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    111 Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast Select from five levels of Saturation, Sharpness and Contrast. The default setting is [0 (Standard)] for all. Saturation Sharpness Contrast Set the color saturation. Make the image outlines sharp or soft. Set the image contrast. Set [Saturation], [
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    under a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white using the built-in flash. (About 5400K) K Manual Set to take pictures by manually adjusting the white balance. The color temperature (K) is
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    Halogen light bulb Tungsten light Oil lamp Candle flame Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance
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    four-way controller (5). The message screen appears. 5 Manual White Balance Point camera at subject Press the shutter release button 6 Fully . • You can set the range to measure white balance when setting manually. White balance is measured using the entire screen using multi-segment metering
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    115 Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200. The default setting is [200]. Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.102) Sensitivity 200 400 800 1600 3200 OK OK
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    116 Sensitivity is not corrected in the following. • Exposure mode is a (Manual) or p (Bulb) mode • Flash is discharged • Auto bracketing • EV Compensation Function Reference ISO Sensitivity Warning Display ISO Sensitivity Warning appears in the viewfinder when the
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    . This color range is called the Color Space. To recreate different color spaces in different devices, standard color spaces have been proposed. This camera supports sRGB and AdobeRGB. sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC. AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for occupational
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    You can focus with the following methods. = Autofocus The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Focus is locked on the area shown when shutter release button is pressed halfway. \ Manual focus Manually adjust the focus. Select the area in the viewfinder to
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    . • The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in =. If the 5 subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the picture. Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difficult to focus (p.46). (p.121) • Press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash will
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    the 4 button is pressed. Autofocus does not activate when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful when you wish to temporarily use manual focus while using autofocus. You can focus using the focus ring and release the shutter while 4 button is pressed when using a lens compatible with
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    either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus. Using the Focus Indicator You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ]. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 5 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button
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    122 Using the Viewfinder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 2 5 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen. Function Reference
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    Auto)]. The selected focus point lights red in the viewfinder. N Auto The camera selects the optimum focus point even if the subject is not centered. S msr pt] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.98). Rec. Mode Instant Review 1 sec 5 Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt Flash Exp. Comp.
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    124 Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder 1 Select [S (Select)] in [Swtch dst msr pt] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject. Function Reference 53 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired focus point. The focus point
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    125 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock) If the subject is outside of the range of the focus point area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focus point on the subject, use focus lock and recompose the picture. 1
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    126 4 Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. Function Reference • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is lit. • Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus. • The beep can be turned off. (p.163) • You
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    a slower shutter speed. Using faster shutter speed Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the action of a moving subject. A faster shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. Function Reference
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    . This focused range is called the depth of field. • The depth of field for the J 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). Further, check the depth of field at one stop open side for
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    129 How to Check Depth of Field When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depth of field. If you use Depth of Field confirmation, you can check the depth of field in the viewfinder before
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    metering Measure only the center of the screen and determine exposure. Set in [AE Metering] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) 5 Rec. Mode Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt Flash Exp. Comp. 1 sec Cancel OK OK Function Reference Using the Multi-Segment Metering The scene
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    of the screen. Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by 5 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
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    sec Set to 30 seconds. Function Reference Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features five exposure modes along with the picture modes. Use the mode to blur the background. No Yes Combine set shutter speed and a (Manual) aperture to create the picture you No have in mind. Yes Yes Use
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    133 Using the e (Program) Mode Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set for taking pictures at the proper exposure. Perform the following to adjust the exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to e. Function Reference 2 Turn the e-dial while pressing 5 the mc button and adjust the exposure.
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    134 Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Set shutter speed and use to express moving subjects. Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter and capture lively images. Aperture value is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending
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    • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.141) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set
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    136 Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode Set aperture and use when you want to adjust the depth of view. The depth of view is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of view is shallower and the front and back of the focused
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    • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.141) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set
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    138 Using a (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
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    the L Button The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the L button is pressed in a (Manual) mode. Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to s position. 1 Notes on [Using
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    or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) • Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS-205 (optional) to prevent camera shake when using p (bulb) mode. Connect the cable switch to the cable switch terminal (p.15). • Bulb shooting is available when using the remote
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    the flash is popped up if the flash compensation is set. Compensation value Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) or p (Bulb) mode. The exposure compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode.
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    exposure setting cannot be obtained. 1 Press the L button. The camera memorizes the exposure (brightness) at that instant. Press it again to brightness level set by the AE lock. • If exposure mode is a (Manual), aperture and shutter speed are adjusted to set the appropriate exposure when the L
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    143 Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the second frame is under-exposed (negative compensation) and the third is over-exposed (
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    . In this case, auto focusing works for each frame. After about twice as much time as the metering timer (default setting is 20 seconds), the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture. • You can combine Auto Bracket with the built-in flash or external flash (TTL and P-TTL auto
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    145 Setting Auto Bracket Change the shooting order and steps of Auto Bracket. Bracketng amount (Step interval) 1/2EV 1/3EV Shooting images ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0 ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0 0 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ - * Set interval of steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.
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    in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) Set in [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) 5 Rec. Mode Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt Flash Exp. Comp. 1 sec 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.5 Cancel OK OK • m blinks in the viewfinder when the flash pops up
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    speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness. • The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed (p.42) that reduces camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use. • The shutter speed is fixed at 1/180 sec
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    • Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves. • Slow- . The flash pops up. 4 Take the picture. Using a (Manual) Mode 1 Set the mode dial to a. a (Manual) mode 2 Set the shutter speed (under 1/180 sec.) and aperture
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    Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide Number ÷ Selected aperture Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5* * The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which
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    Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances. Aperture Value Used F = Guide number ÷ shooting distance When sensitivity is [ISO200] and shooting distance is 5.2 m, aperture value is: F = 15.6 ÷ 5.2 = 3 If the resulting
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    151 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Function Reference When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F lenses with the J without the hood, built-in flash compatibility is shown below. Yes : Available # : Available depending on other factors No : Unavailable due to
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    mm F4.7 to 5.6 Yes FA Zoom 100 to 300 mm F4.7 to 5.8 Yes FA* Zoom 250 to 600 mm F5.6ED (IF) No DA14 mm F2.8ED (IF) No FA20 mm F2.8 Yes FA* 24 mm (IF) No FA*300 mm F4.5ED (IF) Yes FA*400 mm F5.6ED (IF) Yes FA*600 mm F4ED (IF) No D FA Macro 50 mm F2.8 Yes D FA Macro 100 mm F2.8 Yes
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    AF240FT AF140C Red-eye reduction flash Yes Yes Yes No Automatic flash discharge Yes Yes Yes Yes After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches Yes Yes Yes Yes to the flash sync speed. Aperture is automatically set in 5 e (Program) mode and b Yes Yes Yes Yes
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    such as operation method and effective distance, please read the external flash manual. • The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when up button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to
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    can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless. Attaching and Using the AF360FGZ on the Camera 1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the Reference Using in Wireless Mode Shoot using the flash without connecting the camera and flash with a cord by using two AF360FGZ units.The High-
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    the flash is discharged when the AF360FGZ is used for wireless flash. Press the shutter release button fully. 1 The camera's flash discharges a pre-flash. (The camera's flash mode is transmitted.) 2 The external flash unit discharges a pre-flash. (The subject's lighting condition is checked.) 3 The
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    below, attach the hot shoe adapter FG (optional) to the camera hot shoe and an off-camera shoe adapter F (optional) to the bottom of the external flash , and connect these with the extension cord F5P (optional). The off camera shoe adapter F comes with a tripod screw for securing to your tripod
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    other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes. 5 When combining two or more external can be connected directly to the Extension cord F5P without the off-camera shoe adapter F. • When using multiple AF360FGZ units or an AF360FGZ
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    may occur. • Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes. 1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.157) 2 Set the sync mode for AF360FGZ to the Contrast-Control-Synch mode. 3 Turn the
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    Display Method Set information to show during playback. The camera switches display information when you press M button. Images only Hot Spot Warning If [Hot Spot wrnng] is selected on the Instant Review and playback screens, bright areas in the image blink. The default setting is off.
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    161 Set in [Hot spot wrnng] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.98) Hot spot wrnng OFF Instant Review Instnt review+Plybck Cancel OK OK Function Reference Setting the Slideshow Display Interval You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. (p.68)
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    Reference Formatting the SD Memory Card Be sure to format new SD Memory Card with the camera before using the card. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card Cancel OK OK 4 Press the 4 button. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready to take pictures.
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    163 Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is [On]. Set in [Beep] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99) Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Guide display Exit English Function Reference Changing the Date and Time and the Display
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    164 Setting the World Time The date and time selected in [Initial Settings] (p.33) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when traveling overseas. 1 Select [World Time] on the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99
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    press the 4 button to return to the World Time screen. World Time London New York 5 01:25 Function Reference 11 Press the 3 button twice. The camera is ready to take pictures. • See "List of World Time Cities" (p.166) for cities that can be specified as a destination. • Select W in Step 4 to set
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    166 List of World Time Cities Function Reference Region City North America Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York 5 Halifax Central and Mexico City South Lima America Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de
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    Français Deutsch Español Italiano OK OK 5 Turning the Guide Display On and Off Set to display guides on the LCD monitor when main switch is on or Exposure mode is changed. (p.16) O Guide display on P Guide display off Set in [Guide display] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99) Set-up Format
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    Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning 0 1 min SerialNo OK OK Function Reference 5 Selecting the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images. Set in [Video Out] in
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    169 Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. The default setting
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    the Display Time Select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 sec]. Set in [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) Rec. Mode Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt Flash Exp. Comp. 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Off 0.0 Cancel OK OK 5 Displaying
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    the [Reset] screen. 5 3 Use the four-way controller (2) Reset to select [Reset]. Back to initial settings Reset Cancel Cancel OK OK 4 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take or play back images. Function Reference
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    (2) to select [Reset]. 5 Reset Custom Fnction Returns the custom function settings to initial settings Reset Cancel Cancel OK OK Function Reference 4 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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    6 Appendix Default Settings 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 177 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 179 Cleaning the CCD 180 Optional Accessories 182 Error Messages 185 Troubleshooting 187 Main Specifications 189 Glossary 192 Index 196 WARRANTY POLICY 200
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    when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.171). No : The setting is saved even after reset. [A Rec. Mode] Menu 6 Item Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Instant Review Auto Bracket
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    Destination (City) Destination (DST) According to default setting Yes Same as Hometown Yes Same as Hometown Yes No p.164 No No Language/ Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning Reset According to default setting Yes O (On) Yes 0 Yes
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    control 6 FI with S lens used Off Yes Not available Yes Appendix Using aperture ring Prohibited Yes Release when Chrging Off Yes Instant Review Dsply Normal Playback Yes Mag to Strt Zm Plybk 1.2 times Yes Man. WB Measurement Entire screen Yes Color Space sRGB Yes Reset Custom
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    camera. Refer to "Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]" (p.179) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s. Function Lens[Mount Yes Yes Yes Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure Yes Yes Yes Manual Exposure P-TTL Auto Flash *4 TTL Auto Flash Yes Yes
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    -zoom lenses) and DA, D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. Of the FA zoom lenses, power zoom enabled lenses use the KAF2 mount. Lenses without power zoom use the KAF mount. See the lens manual for details. This camera does not have a power zoom function. Lenses and accessories that cannot be
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    attached. However, the features will be restricted as shown in the table below. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at e Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the manual aperture range. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture
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    or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part. • . • Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CCD when no lens is on the camera. • It is recommended to
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    with a cloth. 181 Sensor Cleaning Mirror Up to Clean CCD Turn the power OFF to end Mirror Up Cancel Cancel OK OK 6 Appendix 8 Turn the camera off. 9 Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position.
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    camera. Please contact a service center for details regarding accessories. AC Adapter D-AC10 This AC adapter supplies power from the outlet into your camera 5 m of the front of the camera. Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF360FGZ This is an auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 36 (ISO 100/ m).
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    for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash. Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension Cord F5P Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. For Viewfinder Magnifier FB This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder
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    184 Camera Case Camera Case O-CC28 Others The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera. Eyecup FL 6 Strap O-ST10 Appendix
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    back an image in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer. No card in camera The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the camera. (p.29) Memory card error The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image capture and playback are
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    set DPOF cannot be applied to the RAW images. RAW images are not supported RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter. This image cannot be images are RAW files or images captured with other cameras. No image to be filtered Appears when digital filter is started from
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    Troubleshooting 187 Appendix We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Remedy Battery is not installed Check if battery is installed. If not, install battery. Camera button fully. Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.121) Position subject
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    to Set mode dial to setting other than [Flash [Flash OFF] OFF]. (p.47) 6 The power zoom system does not function The camera does not have the power Use manual zoom. (p.48) zoom function. Appendix USB connection with computer does not work properly The transfer mode is set to [PictBridge]. An
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    of Shots TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with builtin retractable P-TTL flash 6.10 megapixels Total pixels 210000 pixels (with backlight) e Program, b Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, a Manual, p Bulb Picture mode I Auto Picture, U Normal, = Portrait, s Landscape,
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    Auto 1/4000-30 sec. (step less), (2) Manual 1/4000-30 sec. [1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step] (3) Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position. Lens Mount Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Lens used Pentax KAF2 (not power zoom compatible), KAF
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    Eyecup FL, ME viewfinder cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video cable I-VC28, Software (CDROM) S-SW28, Strap O-ST10, Two CR-V3 lithium batteries, Operating manual (this book) and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 operating manual Appendix 191 6 Specification for Remote
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    is pressed, three images are shot. The first one has no compensation, the second is under-exposed and the third is overexposed. Camera Shake (Blur) When the camera moves while the shutter is open, the entire image appears as if flowing. This occurs more often when shutter speed is low. Prevent
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    color as the color temperature rises, and to a reddish color as the color temperature falls. DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Depth of Field Area of focus
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    as the compression rate rises. RAW data Unedited image data output from the CCD. Raw data is data before being internally processed by the camera. Add settings that are added before shooting in other file formats (such as White Balance, Contrast, Color Tone and Sharpness) individually frame by frame
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    image size. Sensitivity The degree of 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
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    196 Index Appendix Symbols [A Rec. Mode] Menu .....98, 174 [Q Playback] Menu ......98, 175 [H Set-up] Menu 99, 175 [A Custom] Menu .........100, 176 I Auto Picture 43, 47 U Normal 47 = Portrait 47 s Landscape 47 q Macro 47 \ Moving Object 47 . Night Scene Portrait ..........47 a
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    123 Focusing 118 Format 162 Four-way controller .......... 93, 95 G Guide display 16, 167 H High-Speed Flash Sync Mode 155 Histogram 19, 160 Appendix I Image Tone 108 M button 93, 95 6 Instant Review 170 ISO Sensitivity 115 ISO Sensitivity Warning Display 116 L Landscape s 47
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    Appendix 198 Manual White Balance .........113 Matte Field 122 3 button 93, 94 27 Portrait 47 Power 32 Press fully 45 Press halfway 45 Preview 129 Print All 88 Print One 86 Print Service 79 Printer connection 85 Program Mode e 133 Protect 77 Z (Protect) button 95 P-TTL (Auto 154 P-
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    199 Slideshow 68, 161 Slim (Digital Filter 71 Soft (Digital Filter 71 Spot Metering 131 sRGB 117 Strap 24 Superimpose AF Area ..........124 T Transfer Mode 84 Tungsten Light (White Balance 112 Turning 167 TV 70 b (Shutter Priority) mode ....134 U USB cable 83 Using aperture ring 179 V
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    200 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
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    , 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
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    Memo
  • Pentax DS | Operation Manual - Page 206
    Memo
  • Pentax DS | Operation Manual - Page 207
    Personal Computers and Peripherals We: Located at: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: J Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: October, 2004
  • Pentax DS | Operation Manual - Page 208
    Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www.pentax.se) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (Distribution & Service Center) 16163 West 45th Drive, Unit H Golden, Colorado 80403
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Operating Manual
For optimum camera performance, please read
the Operating Manual before using the camera.
SLR Digital Camera