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Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview), Selecting the Preview Method

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Checking the Composition, Exposure 129 and Focus Before Shooting (Preview) You can use the preview function 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 can also use the Live View function to display a real-time image on the monitor and change the shooting function settings during display and check the settings by enlarging the image. Refer to p.156 for details. 4 Shooting Functions Selecting the Preview Method Choose whether to use Optical Preview or Digital Preview when the main switch is turned to the preview position (|). The default setting is Optical Preview. 1 Select [Digital Preview] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The [Digital Preview] screen appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Off (Optical Preview)] or [On]. Selecting [On] activates Digital Preview. Digital Preview Off (Optical Preview) On Histogram Bright/Dark Area 4 Press the 4 button. MENU Cancel OK OK

Section	Page
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY	3
Care to be Taken During Handling	5
Contents	7
Composition of the Operating Manual	13
1 Before Using Your Camera	15
K-7 Characteristics	16
Checking the Contents of the Package	18
Names and Functions of Working Parts	19
Capture Mode	20
Playback Mode	22
Display Indicators	24
Monitor	24
Viewfinder	33
LCD Panel	35
How to Change Function Settings	36
Using the Direct Keys	36
Using the Control Panel	37
Using the Menus	38
Using the Mode Dial	41
2 Getting Started	43
Attaching the Strap	44
Using the Battery	45
Charging the Battery	45
Inserting/Removing the Battery	46
Battery Level Indicator	48
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Battery Fully Charged)	48
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	49
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card	51
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	53
Attaching the Lens	55
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter	57
Turning the Camera On and Off	58
Initial Settings	59
Setting the Display Language	59
Setting the Date and Time	63
3 Basic Operations	65
Basic Shooting Operation	66
Holding the Camera	66
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	68
Using a Zoom Lens	73
Using the Built-in Flash	74
Setting the Flash Mode	74
Compensating Flash Output	78
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash	79
Playing Back Images	80
Playing Back Images	80
Deleting Images	81
4 Shooting Functions	83
How to Operate the Shooting Functions	84
Direct Keys Setting Items	84
Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items	85
Custom Setting Menu Setting Items	87
Setting the Exposure	90
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed	90
Setting the Sensitivity	92
Changing the Exposure Mode	95
Selecting the Metering Method	115
Adjusting the Exposure	117
Focusing	120
Using the Autofocus	120
AF Adjustment	123
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)	124
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)	126
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	128
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview)	131
Selecting the Preview Method	131
Displaying the Optical Preview	132
Displaying the Digital Preview	133
Preventing Camera Shake during Shutter Release	134
Using the Shake Reduction Function	134
Shooting with the Self-timer	138
Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional)	140
Shooting with the Mirror Lock-up Function	143
Taking Pictures Continuously	145
Continuous Shooting	145
Interval Shooting	146
Multi-exposure	148
Shooting while Adjusting the Settings (Auto Bracket)	150
Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Exposure Bracketing)	150
Shooting while Adjusting Other Settings (Extended Bracketing)	153
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filter	155
Shooting with the Live View	158
Taking Still Pictures	159
Recording Movies	162
5 Using the Flash	169
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode	170
Using the Slow-Speed Sync	170
Using the Trailing Curtain Sync	172
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash	173
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash	174
Using an External Flash (Optional)	175
Using P-TTL Auto Mode	176
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode	177
Using in Wireless Mode	178
Red-Eye Reduction	181
Trailing Curtain Sync	182
Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord	182
Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords	183
Contrast-Control-Sync Flash	184
X-sync Socket	185
6 Shooting Settings	187
Setting the File Format	188
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels	188
Setting the JPEG Quality Level	189
Setting the File Format	190
Setting the White Balance	193
Fine-tuning the White Balance	195
Adjusting the White Balance Manually	196
Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature	198
Saving the White Balance Setting of a Captured Image	200
Correcting Images	201
Adjusting the Brightness	201
Lens Correction	203
Adjusting the Composition	205
Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image)	207
Storing Frequently Used Settings	209
Saving the Settings	209
Checking the Saved USER Settings	210
Using Saved USER Settings	211
Changing the Settings	211
Resetting to Default Settings	212
7 Playback Functions	213
Playback Functions Operation	214
Playback Mode Palette Setting Items	214
Playback Menu Setting Items	215
Enlarging Images	216
Displaying Multiple Images	218
Multi-image Display Screen	218
Displaying Images by Folder	219
Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar display)	220
Joining Multiple Images (Index)	221
Slideshow	224
Setting the Slideshow Display	224
Starting the Slideshow	225
Rotating Images	227
Comparing Images	228
Deleting Multiple Images	229
Deleting Selected Images	229
Deleting a Folder	230
Deleting All Images	232
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)	233
Protecting a Single Image	233
Protecting All Images	234
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment	235
Connecting the Camera to a Video IN Jack	235
Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal	237
8 Processing Images	239
Changing the Image Size	240
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize)	240
Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)	241
Processing Images with Digital Filters	243
Applying the Digital Filter	245
Recreating Filter Effects	246
Searching for the Original Image	248
Developing RAW Images	249
Developing One RAW Image	249
Developing Multiple RAW Images	250
Specifying the Parameters	252
Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format	254
9 Changing Additional Settings	255
How to Operate the Set-up Menu	256
Set-up Menu Setting Items	256
Formatting the SD Memory Card	258
Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language	259
Setting the Beep	259
Changing the Date Display	260
Setting the World Time	260
Setting the Display Language	263
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display	264
Setting the Text Size	264
Setting the Guide Display Time	264
Setting the Status Screen Display	264
Setting the Display for Instant Review	265
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor	266
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor	267
Setting the Electronic Level Display	268
Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention	269
Selecting the Folder Name	269
Selecting the File Number Setting	269
Setting the File Name	270
Setting the Power Setting	272
Setting Auto Power Off	272
Selecting a Battery	272
Setting the DPOF Settings	275
Setting USB Connection Mode	277
Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif	279
Setting the Color Space	281
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping)	282
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)	283
10 Appendix	285
Default Settings	286
Resetting the Menu	292
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations	294
Notes on [37. Using Aperture Ring]	296
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor	297
Removing Dust with Ultrasonic Vibrations (Dust Removal)	297
Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)	298
Removing Dust with a Blower	299
Optional Accessories	301
Error Messages	307
Troubleshooting	309
Main Specifications	311
Glossary	316
Index	321