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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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    all the camera's capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.58 and p.210. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the q that
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    an unspecified power 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
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    . Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE • Only use the battery charger D-BC50 supplied with the camera. Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire
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    happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If lightning should be present during use of the battery charger, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the
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    on the camera. • Refer to "Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card" (p.49) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. • Please contact PENTAX service center for professional
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    5 Memo
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    FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE 2 Care to be Taken During Handling 3 Contents 6 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 q Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Camera 17 Capture Mode 18 Playback Mode
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    Battery Fully Charged 46 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 47 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 48 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 50 Turning the Camera On and Off 52 Initial Settings 53 Setting the Display Language 53 Setting the Date and Time 56 Attaching the Lens 58 Adjusting
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    Setting the Image Tone 120 Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast 121 Setting the File Format 122 Setting the White Balance 123 Setting the Color Space 129 Focusing 130 Using the Autofocus 130 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point 132 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock 134 Adjusting the Focus
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    Setting the Guide Display Time 194 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 195 Selecting the Video Output Format 195 Setting Auto Power Off 196 Selecting the Folder Name 196 Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview 197 Selecting a Battery 198 Selecting Capture Mode Settings
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    Settings 204 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 208 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 210 Cleaning the CCD 211 Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD 211 Removing Dust with a Blower 212 Optional Accessories 214 Error Messages 217 Troubleshooting 219 Main Specifications
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    Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. 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.
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    12 Memo
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    parts before use. q Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Display Indicators 22 Using the Menu 29 Using the Fn Menu 36 Using the Mode Dial 38 When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due to camera settings
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    the CCD for removing collected dust. • Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG2 with vertical shutter release button. If a battery (D-LI50) is inserted in both the camera and grip, the battery with more power is prioritized. This enables you to get the best camera performance for an extended period
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    the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5. Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera 150÷1.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with the q. Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with q by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm
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    Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW55 Strap O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion D-LI50 battery Battery charger D-BC50 AC plug cord D-CO2 Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO
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    Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover Lens mount index Lens unlock button Built-in flash Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover 1 Hot shoe Mirror Strap lug AF coupler LCD
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    button Resets exposure settings (p.148) and automatically adjusts the appropriate exposure in a (Hypermanual) mode. (p.158) 2 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.65) 3 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off (p.52) or to preview (p.170). 4 Front e-dial Sets shutter speed and EV
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    6 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (k, l) (p.130) and manual focus mode (p.136). 7 | button Saves JPEG and RAW file. (p.122) 8 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.71) 9 Mode dial Changes the Exposure mode. (p.38) 0 Metering mode lever Changes the Metering mode. (p.142) a
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    20 Playback Mode Functions of buttons used during playback are noted. 1 2 1 3 4 Before Using Your Camera 9 0 a 5 6 b 7 c 8 d
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    Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to Capture mode. 3 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.52) Set to the | position to switch to Capture mode and preview. 4 Front e-dial Use it to display the previous or next image in magnified playback (p.88) or adjust the digital filter
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    1 Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.72) 2 Drive mode/Auto bracket/ Multi-exposure (p.36) 3 AE metering (p.142) 8 Exposure mode name (p.38) 9 e-dial guide 10 Battery level 11 Date and time (p.190) 12 World time (p.191) 4 Focus mode (p.130) 5 AF point (p.132) 6 White balance (p.123) 13 USER mode
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    31 1 Exposure mode (p.38) 2 USER mode (p.167) 3 AE metering (p.142) 4 Flash mode (p.72) 5 Drive mode (p.36) 6 Shutter speed (p.138) 7 Aperture (p.139) 8 EV compensation (p.161) 9 Flash compensation (p.172) 10 Exposure bracket (p.163)/ Multi-exposure (p.166) 11 Extended bracket (p.165) 12 Image tone
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    date/time 12 Folder number, file number 28 Saturation 13 DPOF settings 29 Sharpness 14 Protect 30 Contrast 15 Focus mode 31 Extended bracket 16 AF point position * Indicators 4 (Flash mode) and 11 (Flash exposure compensation) only appear for images in which the flash was discharged.
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    histogram". 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 1 43 2 100-0001 3 23 4 100-0001 7 8 6 23 6 RGB 9 5 Brightness histogram 5 RGB histogram 1 Image file type 2 Image folder number and file number (p.196, p.199) 3 Protect icon (p.104) 4 DPOF settings 5 Histogram (Brightness) (p.186) 6 Switch
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    (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with the front e-dial). 7 Aperture (p.152) Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with the rear e-dial). 8 Focus indicator (p.64) Appears when image is focused. 9 Manual focus (p.136) Appears when focus mode is
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    119). Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.34) EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted. (p.147) ISO sensitivity appears if Sensitivity Priority Mode/Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode is set. • The AF point in use for autofocus is superimposed in
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    compensation (p.161) be used or incompatible 9 Battery level lens is being used) 10 White balance (p.123) > : Red-eye reduction flash on (Not displayed when set to Auto) 3 : Auto discharge O : White balance correction Q: Slow-speed sync 11 ISO warning 4 Drive mode (p.36) 9 : Single frame
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    and [A Custom Setting] menu appear in order each time the four-way controller is pressed. (The screen for the [R Set-up] menu is shown on the right.) Rec. Mode JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU E x i t 10 1/2 Set-up USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time
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    3 button to return to Capture or Playback mode. 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). • You can use the front e-dial to display the previous/next
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    . p.166 Memory Sets the settings to save when the power is turned off. p.199 Sets the [Focal Length] when using a lens for Shake Reduction which focal length information cannot be p.69 acquired. [Q Playback] Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the
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    Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode* Auto Power Off Folder Name Select battery Dust Removal Sensor Cleaning Reset Function Registers the current camera settings to USER. Formats the SD Memory Card. Switches the beep tone on/off. Sets the date
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    and AE Sets whether to adjust AE and Focusing Area in multi-segment metering based on AF point. Auto Bracketng order Sets the order for bracket shooting. Auto EV Compensation Sets whether to compensate automatically when proper exposure cannot be determined. WB when using flash Sets whether to
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    . p.123 Release when Chrging Sets to release shutter while the built-in flash is charging. p.173 Preview Method Sets to use Digital Preview or Optical Preview when the main switch is turned to the preview position (|). Digital Preview lets you check the composition, exposure and focus on the
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    Auto Image Rotation Sets to automatically rotate images when playing back. - Saving rotation info Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting. - Using aperture ring Sets to enable shutter release when lens aperture ring is set at other than s. 1 p.210 Before Using Your Camera
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    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 Selects Continuous shooting, Self-timer or Remote control. p.75, p.77, p.81 Adjusts the method of flash discharge. p.72 Adjusts the color balance to
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    Item DPOF Settings Digital Filter Slideshow RAW Display Function Page Sets the DPOF settings. p.106 Changes the color tone of captured images, adds softening and slimming p.95 effects, or adjusts the brightness. Plays back recorded images one after another. p.92 Converts RAW images to JPEG
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    Using Your Camera Dial indicator You can switch the Exposure mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Item A (USER) B (Green) e (Hyper-program) K (Sensitivity Priority) b (Shutter Priority) c (Aperture Priority) Function Lets you capture images with settings that you set
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    ) Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent. p.156 1 Before Using Your Camera p (Bulb) Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes. p.159 Locks shutter speed at 1/180 seconds. Use M (Flash X-sync speed
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    40 Memo
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    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 .........48 Turning the Camera On and Off 52 Initial Settings 53 Attaching the Lens 58 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
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    42 Attaching the Strap 1 2 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it 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 it on the inside of the clasp.
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    Using the Battery 43 Getting Started Insert the battery into the camera. Use only a D-LI50 battery. Charging the Battery 2 Battery D-LI50 Battery charger D-BC50 Indicator lamp AC plug cord D-CO2 When using the battery for the first time, or when the battery has not been used in a long time
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    the first time, charge the battery before inserting it into the camera. • Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery 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 have been reset when you
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    battery pops out slightly. Remove it. Battery lock lever Getting Started 3 Close the battery cover (1) and turn the battery cover unlock lever towards CLOSE (2) to lock. Stow the battery cover unlock lever when finished closing. 1 2 Use the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) when using the camera
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    is almost empty. : The camera turns off after displaying a message. Getting Started Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Exclusive Battery Fully Charged) Battery D-LI50 Normal (Temperature) recording (23°C) 500 ( 0°C) 470 Flash photography 50% use 100% use 480 350 420 320
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    between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal 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-AC50 operating manual when using the AC adapter. • The batteries in your camera will not
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    Started 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 lit. • Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is
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    to condensation. • For information on compatible SD Memory Card, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center. • Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards that have been used with other cameras. 1 Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.188) • If you are
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    and recording time when using a 512 MB SD Memory Card. • The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc. When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each. However, in Auto
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    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 512 MB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 29 images in PEF format or DNG format. 1 Setting the File Format (p.122) 2 Getting Started
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    • 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 period of time. After the camera turns off automatically, turn it on again or perform any of the following. • Press the shutter release button halfway. • Press
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    MENU C a n c e l OK OK 2 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen for the selected language appears. Proceed to Step 6 if [Hometown] and [DST] do not have to be adjusted. Initial Settings English New York DST MENU Cancel OK OK 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the city.
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    54 4 Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time). 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). 6 2 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed. Getting Started
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    Setting] screen in that language if you have not yet proceeded to the screen to set the date and time. 1 Turn the camera off and turn it on again. 2 Use initial settings cancels the settings made so far and displays the [Date Adjust] screen (p.56). In this case, the [Language/ ] screen will appear
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    the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01 / 01 / 2006 Time 00 : 00 MENU C a n c e l OK OK Getting Started 2 Use the four-way controller (23
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    again. Pressing the 3 button while adjusting the date 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 Adjust screen is displayed if Initial Setting has been performed. You can also set the date later by menu
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    settings. To allow shutter release with 2 lenses or accessories not listed above, set [Using aperture ring] in custom function settings. (p.35) Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement. 1 Check that the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the body
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    . • 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 electrical system
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    camera at a white wall or other bright and consistent surface. Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right. Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused image clearly even if you set the diopter adjustment lever, use the diopter correction lens adapter M. However, the
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    Function 67 Using a Zoom Lens 70 Using the Built-in Flash 71 Other Shooting Modes 75 Playing Back Still Pictures 85 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment .........94 Processing Images with Filters 95 Deleting Images 100 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF 106 Printing Using PictBridge 109
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    is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands. • 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
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    the camera and the shutter speed and aperture are automatically set. (p.146) Basic Operations 2 Set the focus mode lever to l. The Focus mode changes to l (Autofocus/Single) mode. In l, the lens automatically operates when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. When the image is focused
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    (p.73) to pop up the flash manually. 1 Operating the shutter release button (p.65) 1 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on (p.66) 1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.71) 1 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) (p.132) Flash Focus indicator status You can preview the image in the LCD monitor and check
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    can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i 3 button. 1 Setting the Instant Review (p.197) 1 Deleting Images (p.100) Delete 1 Bright/Dark Area Display (p.197) 1 Histogram Display (p.197) Basic Operations Operating the shutter release button The shutter release button has
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    on The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below). These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to
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    information such as focal length. If the camera uses a DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lens information is automatically acquired when the Shake Reduction function is activated. [Focal Length] cannot be set from [Shake Reduction] menu in the [A Rec. Mode] (The menu items cannot be selected). If
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    Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take pictures when k appears in the viewfinder. • Shake Reduction is available with any q compatible PENTAX lens. However, when the aperture ring is set at other than s (Auto) or a lens without an s (Auto) position is used, camera does
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    The [Shake Reduction] setting menu appears when the camera is turned on with the Shake Reduction switch on and a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length (p.67) is mounted. Use the [Shake Reduction] setting menu to set [Focal Length]. • The
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    for wide angle. Basic Operations • The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle. The 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. Wide Angle Telephoto
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    distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity (p.176)). Compatibility of built-in flash and lens 3 Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking
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    on the settings that have been saved. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode. When not in B (Green) mode, turn the rear e-dial to perform Flash Compensation. The compensation range is -2.0 to +1.0. 4 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen. 5 Press the
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    the viewfinder when focused. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • When the mode dial is at B, the flash is not discharged when the lighting conditions do not require flash for correction even if the flash is popped up. • The Flash On is used when the flash is popped up
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    it. • Brighten the surroundings when shooting. • Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use. • Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction. 3 • Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash. The red-eye reduction function on this
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    Other Shooting Modes 75 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 OK AUTO OK Exit
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    returns to the Fn menu screen. Drive Mode Single frame shooting OK OK Drive Mode Continuous shooting OK OK 5 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when
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    active when the focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode). Note that in k, the shutter will release when the shutter release button is pressed fully even if focusing is not complete. • The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the built-in flash. Use a custom function to
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    78 2 Press the { button. Basic Operations 3 The Fn menu appears. Fn OK AUTO 3 Press the four-way controller (2). OK Exit The Drive Mode options screen appears. Drive Mode Single frame shooting OK OK
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    camera returns to the Fn menu screen. 79 Drive Mode Self-Timer (12 secs) OK OK 3 Basic Operations 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 7 Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus
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    mode is set to a (Hyper-manual) (p.156).) Removing the Eyecup FP Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap • Select a setting other than g or Z in the Drive Mode options screen to cancel self-time shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] in [Memory] of [A Rec. Mode
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    release) for remote control shooting. h The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. i When the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed, the shutter is released after about 3 seconds. 3 1 Mount the camera
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    control wait status. Drive Mode Remote Control Unit OK OK 5 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the Fn menu screen. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the
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    setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] in [Memory] of [A Rec. Mode] (p.199) is set to P (Off). • The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions. • The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged. • When using the built-in flash, raise the flash
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    the Mirror Up function. 3 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod. 2 Use the { button and the four-way controller (2) to select Z (2 sec. Self-Timer). 1 Self-Timer Shooting (p.77) 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when
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    pictures with the camera. Use the included "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3" software to play back using a PC. Refer to the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for details. 3 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the largest
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    bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions with no detail). Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow when Bright/Dark area is on. 1 Playing Back Images (p.85) 1 Settings During Playback (p.186) 1 Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview
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    is too intense. 1 Setting the White Balance (p.123) 3 Rotating Images Basic Operations The q features a function that uses a sensor to rotate and correct the direction of the image when an image is captured with the side of the shutter release button facing up and the Mode dial facing down. You
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    in the [A Custom Setting] menu is set to Off. Enlarging Playback Images Images can be magnified up to 20 times in playback mode. 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 largest file number) is
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    . You can change this in [Initial zoom display] in [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34) You can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during Instant Review (p.65) or Digital Preview (p.171). Displaying Multiple Images You can display 4, 9 or 16 images on the LCD monitor at the same time.
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    most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor. 100-0046 Basic Operations 3 2 Turn the rear e-dial to the left (toward f). The multi-image display screen appears. Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once. Use the four-way controller
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    press the { button. The multi-image options screen OK appears. Basic Operations MENU 3 2 Use the four-way controller (425) to select the number of images to display at once. 4 4 images 2 9 images 5 16 images The camera returns to the multi-image display screen. Displaying a Folder You can
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    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 recently captured image (image with the largest file number
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    (3) is pressed *1 • Shutter release button is pressed halfway or fully *2 • = button is pressed *2 • Q button is pressed *2 • Main switch is turned to the | position *2 • Mode dial is turned *2 • 3 button is pressed *3 *1 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to Playback mode. *2 After slideshow
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    . • Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. (p.195) • The camera LCD monitor turns off while the camera is connected to the AV device.
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    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 1 Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn menu
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    four-way controller (4). B&W The screen for selecting the filter appears. Basic Operations MENU 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. 5 Adjust with the front
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    : Slim Changes the brightness of Brightness images. Adjusts in a range of ±8 levels. - Left: Dark Right: Light When another image is selected with the four-way controller (45), the image appears in the set filter. 6 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. 7 Use the four-way
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    captured RAW files into JPEG files. 1 Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn menu appears. 3 2 Press the four-way controller (3). Fn OK OK Exit Develop this image Basic Operations 3 Press the 4 button. The parameters recorded in the image file appear. Proceed to Step 7 if you do not want to
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    (Flash), K (Manual), Color Temperature (three types*) 3 Sensitivity Image Tone -2.0~+2.0 G (Natural), F (Bright) Use the four-way controller (45) to change the parameter. 7 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. Save image as a new file Save as Cancel MENU OK OK 8 Use
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    Operations Deleting a Single Image You can delete one image at a time. 3 1 • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. 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. 1/2000 F5
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    . • Protected images cannot be deleted. 3 1 Press the Q button. 2 Press the i button twice. The Delete All screen appears. Basic Operations 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All]. 4 Press the 4 button. All images are deleted. Delete all images on memory card? Delete All
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    Images (from Multi-image Display) You can delete multiple images from the multi-image display at once. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images 31 Press the Q button. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 1/2000
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    selected and O appears. Press the { button to select all images (the selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images). MENU Delete OK 5 Press the i button. The Delete confirmation screen appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Select&Delete]. 7 Press
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    the SD Memory Card is formatted. Basic Operations 1 3 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the Z button. The Protect screen appears. 1/2000
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    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 Unprotect MENU OK OK Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on
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    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 RAW images. 3 Printing Single Images Set the following items for
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    the photo processing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made. To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 4 and press the 4 button. Settings for All Images 1 Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn menu appears. Fn OK OK Exit
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    00 OK OK Basic Operations 3 3 Press the { button. The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears. DPOF setting for all images Copies Date MENU 00 OK OK 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). Refer to Steps
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    single images (p.112) Print all images (p.114) Print with DPOF settings (p.116) • Use of the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional) is recommended when connecting the camera to a printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of power while the camera is
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    Setting [Transfer Mode] 1 Press the 3 button. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 3 Basic Operations 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the [R Set-up] menu. Set-up USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time MENU E x i t English 1/3 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Transfer Mode
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    . 111 Set-up Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name MENU C a n c e l 3 sec 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
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    PictBridge menu is not displayed if [Transfer Mode] is set to [PC] or [PC-F]. Basic Operations Printing Single Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print One screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose
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    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 100×150 Postcard
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    to the settings. Press the 3 button to cancel printing. Basic Operations Printing All Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All] on the PictBridge menu. Select printing mode Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK 2 Press the 4 button. The Print all images screen appears.
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    The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images. Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of "Printing Single Images" (p.113) for details on how to make the settings. 4 Press the 4 button. Copies Total MENU 1 Date 28 Fn Date OK Print 3 The print settings confirmation screen
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    button. The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each image, whether the date is imprinted or not, and total number of copies. Print settings are set with the Print Service. (p.106) Print w/DPOF settings Copies Total MENU 1 Date
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    Introduces functions to further enhance your q experience. Setting the File Format 118 Focusing 130 Setting the Exposure 138 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 169 Using the Built-in Flash 172 Settings During Playback 186 Camera Settings 188 Resetting to Default
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    other factors. You can set the JPEG recorded pixels in [JPEG Rec. Pixels] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.29) When the number of recorded pixels is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen. JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast
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    file size will be smaller. You can set the JPEG quality level in [JPEG Quality] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.29) When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen. 4 Function Reference JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality
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    are finished naturally and suitable for retouching. F Bright Images are finished brightly, with high contrast and sharpness. Set in [Image Tone] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.29) Rec. Mode 4 JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU C a n c e l OK OOK
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    is [0 (Standard)] for all. Saturation Sharpness Contrast Sets the color saturation. Makes the image outlines sharp or soft. Sets the image contrast. Set [Saturation], [Sharpness] and [Contrast] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.29) Rec. Mode Towards + : Higher saturation 4 JPEG Rec. Pixels
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    file format is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen. You can select PEF or DNG format in [RAW file format] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu when images are captured in RAW format. The default setting is PEF format. PEF: PENTAX original RAW file format DNG:General
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    or other tungsten light. It reduces the reddish color tones in a picture. (About 2850K) b Flash For use when taking pictures using the built-in flash. (About 5400K) K Manual Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white
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    is easier with Digital Preview. 4 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance. • Refer to p.125 for manual adjustment method. • Preview is Digital Preview, regardless of the [Preview Method] setting in the [A Custom Setting] menu. 4 Fine-Tuning
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    to the White Balance screen. 5 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance. Set [Fine tune when AWB] in [A Custom Setting] to [Enabled] when fine-tuning in AWB. Function Reference Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance
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    0 10 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the White Balance screen. G A M OK OK 11 Press the 4 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance. • No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance. • [NG] appears when
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    127 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature Use figures to set the color temperature. 1 Press the Fn button. The Fn menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (4). The White Balance screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (3) to select Color temperature (the default setting is
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    and displayed. You can also use the steps for "Fine-Tuning the White Balance" (p.123) to fine tune. Press the 4 button. The settings are saved and the camera returns to the White Balance screen. Set the main switch to | to display Digital Preview with the set Color Temperature. Press the 4 button
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    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 uses such as industrial printing. An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in sRGB when output from a sRGB compatible
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    Autofocus \ Manual focus The camera is focused 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 4 the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus
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    130). If the 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.66). (p.136) • In l (Single mode), press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash will discharge automatically several times, enabling the
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    ) Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The factory default setting is S (Auto). The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area) S j U Auto Select Center The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered. Sets the focusing area to
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    133 Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder 1 Select j (Select) with the AF point switching dial. 2 Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject. 4 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired AF point. The AF point lights red in the viewfinder (Superimpose AF
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    desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder. Use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focusing area. 2 Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep
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    the shutter release button pressed halfway. Function Reference • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is lit. • Turning the zoom ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus. • The beep can be turned off. (p.189) 4 Locking Exposure when Focus is Locked Set [AE
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    field to adjust focus. Using the Focus Indicator You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ]. 1 4 Set the focus mode lever to \. Function Reference 2 Look through the viewfinder, press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring. The focus indicator ] appears
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    You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 4 Function Reference 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the focusing screen. Using the = Button The = button operates the autofocus mechanism
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    . Different combinations produce different effects. Effect of Shutter Speed 4 The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD. Using slower shutter speed If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer. It is possible to
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    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, the deeper the depth of field is (some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their designs
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    than [AUTO] are not available in [Sensitivity] when the exposure mode is set to L (Shutter & Aperture Priority). • Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set. • You can set whether to lock the ISO sensitivity adjustment to increments of 1 EV or to coordinate it with the EV
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    used to avoid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised. ISO warning is not displayed by default. 1 Off ISO warning is not displayed. 2 ISO 400 ISO warning is displayed when ISO 400 is set or exceeded. 3 ISO 800 ISO warning is displayed when ISO 800 is set or exceeded. 4 ISO 1600 ISO
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    142 Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. L (Multi-segment metering), M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) mode can be selected. The factory default setting is L (Multi-segment metering). L Multi-segment
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    the focusing area during multisegment metering. The default setting is [Off]. 1 Off Exposure is set separately from AF point. 2 On Exposure is set in accordance with AF point. Function Reference Using the Center-Weighted Metering Metering is weighted at the center of the 4 screen. Use this
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    Changing the Exposure Mode Function Reference This camera features the following nine exposure modes. Use the mode dial (p.38) to change the exposure mode. Exposure Mode Description EV Compen- sation Change Shutter Speed Change Aperture Page Automatically sets shutter B (Green) speed and
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    the No manual) picture with creative intent. Yes Yes p.156 Lets you capture images that p (Bulb) require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night No scenes. No Yes p.159 M (Flash X-sync speed) Locks the shutter speed at 1/180 sec. Use this when using an External flash that does
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    and on the LCD panel. Shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, EV compensation, Auto bracket, Multi-exposure, and Flash compensation cannot be set in B (Green) mode. Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring. Function Reference
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    proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Use the front e-dial and rear e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure (Hyper-program). 1 Set the mode dial to e. 4 2 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder and on the LCD
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    button to return to Hyper-program automatic exposure. Function Reference 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
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    149 2 Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the sensitivity. The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to ISO 1600. [AUTO] is not available. • Turn the front e-dial while pressing
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    and capture images emphasizing subject movement. Aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138) 1 Set the mode dial to b. 4 2 Turn the front e-dial and adjust the shutter speed. The shutter speed and
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    . If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the aperture value indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too
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    and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value. Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138) 1 Set the mode dial to c. 4 2 Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the aperture value
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    and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, set the aperture smaller (larger number), and when too dark, open the aperture further (smaller number). Once blinking stops, you can take the picture. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.
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    and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. 1 Set the mode dial to TAv. 4 2 Turn the front e-dial and adjust the shutter speed. 3 Turn the rear e-dial and adjust the aperture value. The shutter speed, aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the
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    speed and aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.Change the shutter speed and aperture value. When the indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.
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    156 Using a (Hyper-manual) Mode This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.138) 1 Set the mode dial to a. 4 2
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    to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring. 157 Function Reference 4 EV Bar The EV bar appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder in a (Hyper-manual) mode. The appropriate exposure is set when V is in the middle of the EV bar. If EV
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    moment if the Green button is pressed in a (Hyper-manual) mode. You can choose from the following three adjustment methods in [Green Btn in Manual] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. 1 Program Line The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically. 2 b Shift The aperture is locked and the
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    available when using the remote control shooting mode (p.81). The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button of the optional remote control is held down. • Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by low shutter speed. Set [Noise Reduction
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    160 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 change the shutter speed. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 4 • Turn the rear e-dial to adjust the aperture value. • Press the Green button to retain the
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    EV in [EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.162) You can adjust the EV Compensation from -3 to +3 (EV) mode is set to B (Green), a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb) or M (Flash X-sync speed) mode. • The EV compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode
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    the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length. However, the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock. • Exposure can be locked when focus is locked. Set in [AE-L with AF locked
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    Mode 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 underexposed (negative compensation) and the third is overexposed (positive compensation) (when the number of frames is set
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    with positive compensation (when the number of frames is set to [3]). • When the focus mode is set to l (Single mode), the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames. • When you release your finger from the shutter release button during Auto Bracket, the
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    order] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Auto Bracketng order 0 0 ´ +, + ´ 0 ´ - Function Reference 1 Select [Extended Bracket] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu and Extended Bracket Off press the four-way controller (5). Bracketng amount 4 The Extended Bracket screen appears. MENU 2 Press the
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    Off The Multi-exposure screen appears. Auto EV Adjust MENU 2 Use the four-way controller (5) to select the number of shots. Use the four-way controller (23) to select from 2 to 9 shots. 3 Press the 4 button. 4 Use the four-way controller (3) to set Auto EV Adjust. 5 Use the four-way controller
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    Capture mode. 7 Shoot. The created picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed. Press the i button during Instant Review to discard pictures created to that point and create again from the first picture. The picture is saved when the set number of shots
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    168 Changing the Settings in A Mode You can also perform settings when the mode dial is set to A. To change the Exposure Mode, press the 3 button in Capture mode and perform settings in [Exposure Mode] in the [A USER] menu. USER Exposure Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level Image Tone Saturation
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    Reference Selecting the Preview Method Choose the preview method to use when the main switch is turned to the 4 preview position (|). The default setting is Optical Preview. Set in [Preview Method] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.34) C Preview Method Optical Preview Digital Preview For checking
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    Preview Display the Optical Preview or Digital Preview. Displaying the Optical Preview 1 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release in the viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in the preview position (|). • You can check the depth of
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    the composition, exposure and focus. Press the shutter release button halfway to end Digital Preview and start focusing. The image displayed in Digital Preview is not saved. 4 • You can display the Bright/Dark area warning or histogram in Digital Preview. Set in [Digital Preview] (p.198) in the
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    4 Turn the rear e-dial to set [Flash Mode] in the Fn menu (p.36). Flash Mode Flash On -0.7 OK OK • The flash output cannot be compensated in Green mode. • N appears in the LCD panel and the viewfinder during Flash Compensation. (p.26) • If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to
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    release while the built-in flash is charging 4 Function Reference Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode • When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. • Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set
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    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 e/K/c mode 1 Set the mode dial to
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    light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car when the shutter is released. Therefore, a picture that looks as if light is trailing is captured. Function Reference 4 Slow-speed sync Trailing curtain sync 1 Set the mode dial to any mode other than B or M. 2 Press the
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    when Using the Built-in Flash A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient. Built-in flash guide number Sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600
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    177 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 q 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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    Function Reference 178 4 Lens Name FA J75-300 mm F4.5-5.8AL FA80-200 mm F2.8ED ( Macro 200 mm F4ED (IF) FA Soft 28 mm F2.8 FA Soft 85 mm F2.8 Compatibility Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes # Built-in flash
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    AF540FGZ AF360FGZ Red-eye reduction flash Yes Automatic flash discharge Yes After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash sync Yes speed. Aperture is automatically set in e (Hyper- program) mode and b (Shutter Priority) Yes mode. Yes Yes Yes 4 Yes Auto
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    P-TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode when two or more AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units are used. 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ). 2 Turn on the camera and the external flash. 3 Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL auto]. 4 Confirm that the
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    available when the shutter speed is faster than 1/180 sec. • High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb). Using in Wireless Mode You can shoot using the flash without connecting the camera and flash with a cord by using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ
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    or AF360FGZ) before the flash is discharged when the external flash units are used for wireless flash. Press the shutter release button fully. 1 The flash unit on the camera emits a small control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera). 2 The external wireless flash unit emits a small control
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    that is set to the Trailing curtain sync function, the built-in flash will also use this mode. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting. Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash As shown in the figure below, attach the hot shoe adapter FG (optional) to the camera hot
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    -Camera Shoe Adapter F (optional) and then connect another OffCamera Shoe Adapter F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P (optional). Refer to the flash manual for details. • Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip. A malfunction
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    accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur. • Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. We recommend using PENTAX automatic flashes. 1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.183) 2 Set
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    Standard in [Memory] (p.199) in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 1 Select [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Playback display Bright/Dark area MENU 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). 4 Press the 3 button twice. The camera is ready
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    menu. Playback Playback display Instant Review Digital Preview Digital Filter 4 Slideshow 3 sec MENU E x i t 2 Press the four-way controller (5). OK S tOa rKt 3 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select the image display interval. Press the 4 button
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    188 Camera Settings Function Reference Formatting the SD Memory Card Use this camera 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. 4 1 • Do not open the card cover while
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    Off You can turn the camera operation beep on or off. The default setting is all O (On) . There are five items that you can set: In-focus, AE Lock, | button, Self- timer and Remote Control. 1 Select [Beep] in the [R Set-up] menu. Set-up USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time 4 English MENU
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    [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Choose [12h] (12 hour) or [24h] (24 hour) for time display method. Set in [Date Adjust] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32) 1 Setting the Date and Time (p.56) Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 4 Date Time 01 / 01 / 2006 00 : 00 MENU C a n c e l OK OK Function Reference
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    on the LCD monitor when traveling overseas. 1 Select [World Time] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32) 2 Press the four-way controller (5). World Time The World Time screen appears. 4 New York New York MENU 00:25 Function Reference 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off
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    Reference 8 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST]. 9 Use the four- camera is ready to take pictures. • See "List of World Time Cities" (p.193) for cities that can be specified as a destination. • Select W in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting. • X appears on the guide display screen
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    193 List of World Time Cities Function Reference Region City Region City North Honolulu Africa/ Jerusalem America Anchorage West Asia Nairobi Vancouver Jeddah San Francisco Tehran Los Angeles Dubai Calgary Karachi Denver Kabul Chicago Male Miami Delhi Toronto New York
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    in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language/ ] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32) [30 sec]. The default setting is [3 sec]. Set in [Guide display] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32) Set-up Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name MENU C
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    output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back images. Set in [Video Out] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32) 1 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment (p.94) Set-up Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name MENU C a n c e l 3 sec 0 NTSC PAL 1 min Std. OK OK The
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    min]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [R Set-up] menu. (p.32) Set-up Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Off 4 MENU C a n c e l OK OK Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, a USB connection, remote
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    Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview You can perform the settings related to Instant Review and Digital Preview. Setting the 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
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    controller (5). Digital Preview The screen for setting the Digital Preview appears. Histogram Bright/Dark area Proceed as from Step 4 in Instant Review. Function Reference MENU Selecting a Battery You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when a battery grip (p.214
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    grip, both batteries are slightly used to check remaining battery level regardless of [Select Battery] settings. Function Reference Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following settings can be saved: Flash
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    Press the 3 button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture. • When [File No.] is set to O (On), the file number of the last image taken is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new SD Memory Card is inserted. • When [File No.] is set to P (Off), the file
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    /Set-up Menu Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [R Set-up] menu can be reset to default settings. However, Date Adjust, Language, Video Out and World Time are not reset. 1 Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (5) to display the [Reset] 4 screen
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    (5) to display the Reset Custom Function screen. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset]. Reset Custom Fnction Returns the custom function settings to initial settings Reset Cancel OK OK Function Reference 4 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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    5 Appendix Default Settings 204 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 208 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 210 Cleaning the CCD 211 Optional Accessories 214 Error Messages 217 Troubleshooting 219 Main Specifications 221 Glossary 224 Index 228 WARRANTY POLICY 232
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    165 Yes Multiexposure Number of shots Auto EV Adjust Memory Shake Reduction Off P (Off) All O (On) 35 (Focal Length) Yes p.166 Yes Yes p.199 Yes p.69 * Appears only when Mode dial is set to A (USER). [Q Playback] Menu Item Playback display Bright/Dark area Default Setting P (Off) Reset
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    [R Set-up] Menu Item USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time setting Hometown (City) World Time Hometown (DST) Destination (City) Destination (DST) Language/ Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name Select battery Default Setting - Reset Setting Page
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    Auto EV Compensation WB when using flash Fine tune when AWB AF Button Function AF by Press Halfway Superimpose AF Area AF in remote control Noise Reduction Color Space Color temp. steps e-dial in Program e-dial in K mode e-dial in b mode e-dial in c mode Green Btn in Manual One-touch RAW + JPEG
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    Yes p.34 Auto Image Rotation On Yes - Saving rotation info On Yes - Using aperture ring Reset Custom Fnction* Prohibited - Yes p.210 - p.202 * Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu. Appendix Fn Menu Item Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance Sensitivity DPOF settings Digital Filter
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    used with this camera. Refer to "Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]" (p.210) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s. Function Lens [Mount type] DA/D FA/ FA J/FA lens [KAF, KAF2]*3 Autofocus (Lens only) Yes (With AF adapter 1.7×)*1 - Manual focus
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    [A Custom Setting] menu. All camera exposure modes are available when using DA/FA J or lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position set to the s position. Appendix Lens and Built-in Flash 5 The built-in flash cannot be regulated and fully fires when pre A lenses or soft focus lenses are used. Note
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    . D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K) Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens (lens only) c (Aperture Priority) mode c (Aperture Priority) mode Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value but an exposure error may occur. In the viewfinder
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    in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD The Dust Removal function shakes the CCD to remove dust that has collected. 1 Select [Dust Removal] in the [R Set-up
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    the CCD is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. You can use the Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 (optional) when cleaning the CCD. Appendix • Do not use a spray type blower. • Do not clean the CCD when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode. • Always cap the lens mount area to
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    dirt and dust from the CCD. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD. Do not wipe the CCD with a cloth. 213 Sensor Cleaning Mirror Up to Clean CCD Turn the power OFF to end Mirror Up Cancel OK OK 5 Appendix 8 Turn the camera off. 9 Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its
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    Appendix 214 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a service center for details regarding accessories. Battery Grip D-BG2 The Battery Grip has features such as a shutter release button, front edial, rear e-dial, and L button to
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    a maximum guide number of 54 and 36 (ISO 100/m), respectively. Their features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, Auto flash, high-speed sync flash, wireless flash, Slow-speed sync and trailing curtain sync flash. 5 Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 This is a setting clip for using the
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    216 Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter. Install it on the viewfinder. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction lens adapter M of -5 to +3 m-1 (per meter). Interchangeable Focusing Screen LF-80: AF Frame Matte (
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    to play 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. 5 The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the camera. (p.48) Memory card error The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image capture and playback are
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    folder number (999) and file number (9999) are being used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.188) The image is not stored The image could not be saved because of an SD Memory Card error. The DPOF settings or rotated image could not Settings not
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    service center. Problem Cause Remedy Camera does not turn on Batteries are not installed Battery power is low Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries. Replace with a charged battery set or use the AC adapter D-AC50 (optional). (p.47) The shutter does not release The lens
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    the subject is bright in these modes. In Capture modes other than B, only the flash mode that discharges every time the flash recharges is available. Try different Capture modes. USB connection with computer does not work properly* The Transfer Mode is set to [PictBridge] An error occurred while
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    be set to 1 EV, 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV)) File Format JPEG Quality RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif2.21), DCF compliant, DPOF compatible, Print Image Matching III compatible, RAW+JPEG simultaneous capturing compatible C (Best), D (Better), and E (Good) Storage Medium SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card Number
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    contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Lens Used Pentax KAF2 mount lenses, KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses Autofocus System TTL phase-matching autofocus system (SAFOX VIII), AF operational brightness range: EV -1 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available, Focus Mode: l (Single
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    SD Memory Card) Accessories Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FP, ME viewfinder cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video cable I-VC28, Software (CDROM) S-SW55, Strap O-ST53, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50, Battery charger D-BC50, AC plug cord D-CO2, Operating manual (this book) and PENTAX
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    image appears blurred. This occurs more often when shutter speed is low. Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity, using the flash, and raising the shutter speed. Alternatively, use a tripod to stabilize the camera. As camera shake is mostly likely to occur when pressing the shutter release
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    proprietary RAW formats are converted to DNG format, support and compatibility for the images increases significantly. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding the specific images and number of copies to be printed. Prints can easily
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    Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and aperture value. Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Focus point
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    data. Rich gradations are possible. Transfer RAW data to your computer and use the provided software to create image data with different settings, such as JPEG or TIFF. Recorded Pixels Indicates the size of the image by the number of pixels. The more pixels that compose a picture, the larger the
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    Auto Power Off 196 Autofocus 130 Automatic Sensitivity Correction 140 AV Equipment 94 c (Aperture Priority) mode 152 B B&W (Digital Filter 97 Battery 43 Beep 189 Bright 120 Bright/Dark area 186 Brightness (Digital Filter) ........ 97 Brightness of the LCD Monitor 195 Built-in flash 71
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    21, 100 Deleting a Single Image .......100 Depth of Field 139 Digital Filter 95 Digital Preview 170 Diopter Adjust 60 Direct Printing 109 Display Language 194 Display Style 186 DPOF AUTOPRINT 116 DPOF Settings 106 Drive mode 36 Dust Removal 211 E Error Message 217 EV Compensation 161
  • Pentax K10D | User Manual - Page 232
    Time 46 Power 52 Press fully 65 Press halfway 65 Preview 170, 171 Preview Method 169 Print All 114 Print One 112 Print Service 106 Printer connection 111 Program Line 145 Program Mode e 147 Protect 104 Z(Protect) button ........ 21, 104 P-TTL (Auto 180 P-TTL (Flash 182 Q Quality
  • Pentax K10D | User Manual - Page 233
    ..........74, 183 Remaining image storage capacity 46 Remote Control 81 Reset 201, 202 Rotate 87 S Saturation 121 SD Memory Card 48 Select&Delete 102 Self-Timer 77 Sensitivity 140 Sensitivity Priority Mode K 148 Sensor Cleaning 211 Sepia (Digital Filter 97 [R Set-up] Menu 32, 205
  • Pentax K10D | User Manual - Page 234
    expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized PENTAX service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be
  • Pentax K10D | User Manual - Page 235
    , 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 K10D | User Manual - Page 236
    or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
  • Pentax K10D | User Manual - Page 237
    According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: Located at: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. 15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: q Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: October, 2006,
  • Pentax K10D | User Manual - Page 238
    Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment
  • Pentax K10D | User Manual - Page 239
    Memo
  • Pentax K10D | User Manual - Page 240
    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. (PENTAX Service Department) 12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B Westminster, Colorado 80234
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Operating Manual
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