Pentax K200D User Manual

Pentax K200D - Digital Camera SLR Manual

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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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    this PENTAX x 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, this has no effect on the recorded image. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still
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    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 shock. • During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued use could
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    batteries or attempting to charge non-rechargeable batteries could result in explosion or leakage. Care to be Taken During Handling • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience
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    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 cleaning of the CCD. (This will involve a fee.) • Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause breakage
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    you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual (Windows users: p.9, Mac OS users: p.10) for more information.
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    YOUR CAMERA SAFELY 1 ABOUT THE CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 2 Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 5 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 x Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts
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    Using the Autofocus 102 Setting the AF Mode 104 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point 105 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock 107 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus 109 Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode 111
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    7 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 112 Selecting the Preview Method 112 Displaying the Preview 113 Continuous Shooting 115 Self-Timer Shooting 117 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately 120 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 123
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    182 Editing RAW Images 185 Editing a RAW Image 185 Specifying the Parameters 186 Printing from the Camera 189 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF 190 Printing Single Images 190 Settings for All Images 191 Printing Using PictBridge 193 Setting Transfer Mode 194 Connecting the Camera
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    209 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display 210 Setting the Text Size 210 Setting the Guide Display Time 210 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 211 Setting the Display for Instant Review and Digital Preview 211 Setting the Image Folder Naming Convention 213 Selecting the Folder Name
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    Dust by Shaking the CCD 231 Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert 231 Removing Dust with a Blower 233 Optional Accessories 235 Error Messages 240 Troubleshooting 243 Main Specifications 246 Glossary 250 Index 255 WARRANTY POLICY 260
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    Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking and troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.
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    12 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows useful information. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
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    1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use. x Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Display Indicators 22 How to Operate the Menu 30 Using the Mode Dial 32 When
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    0.85 and field of view of approximately 96%, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points Dust Removal function also shakes the CCD for removing collected dust. • Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG3 with the vertical shutter release button.
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    300×1.5=450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera. Shake Reduction (SR) Shake Reduction (SR) on the x features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating camera shake. The camera may generate some operating noise
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    Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW74 Strap O-ST53 Four AA lithium batteries (2 packs) Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating
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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 (red dot) Lens unlock button Diopter adjustment lever Built-in Flash Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover 1 Hot shoe
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    18 Capture Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during shooting are noted. 1 The factory default settings are explained here. Depending on the button or dial, these settings can be changed in the [A Custom Settings] menu (p.75). Before Using Your Camera 1 5 2 3 6 7 4 8 c d 9
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    format temporarily. Press to switch to RAW+ (saves both JPEG and RAW files). (p.149) 7 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (p.102) and manual focus mode (p.109). 8 Mode dial Changes the Capture mode. (p.32, p.78) 9 K button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.62) 0 3 button Displays
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    20 Playback Mode Functions of buttons, dials and levers used during playback are noted. 1 3 1 2 Before Using Your Camera 8 9 0 4 a 5 6 7 b
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    1 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to Capture mode. 2 Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.48) Set to the | position to switch to Capture mode and preview. 3 mc button Press in Enlarged view to increase the magnification. (p.162) 4 3 button Press to display the [Q
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    camera. Monitor At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned. Select Off for [Guide display] in [R Set-up] menu to not show indicators. (p.202) 1 2345 6
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    23 Capture Mode Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function settings on the monitor for 30 seconds. Press the four-way controller (23) while displayed to switch to explanation of set Shooting mode. 1 Detailed information display Before Using Your Camera SCN 1/2000 F2
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    24 Explanation of Shooting Mode 1 Before Using Your Camera Pet 1 Fn SCN For capturing moving pets 2 RAW RAW+ -- 3 OK Show Sensitivity -- 1 Capture mode (p.32) 2 Capture mode explanation 3 Button/dial guide
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    25 Playback Mode Every time you press the M button during playback, the camera switches screen displays in the following order: Standard display, Histogram display, Detailed information display and No information display (image only). 1 You can change the information initially displayed by pressing
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    26 Histogram Display The x features two histogram displays. The "Brightness histogram" shows the distribution of brightness and the "RGB histogram" shows the distribution of color intensity. Press the four-way controller (23) to switch between "Brightness histogram" and "RGB histogram". 1 1 2
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    27 Viewfinder The following information appears in the viewfinder. 23 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 1 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 AF frame (p.47) 2 Spot metering frame (p.98) 3 AF point (p.105) 4 Flash status (p.62) Lit: when flash is available. Blinks: when flash is recommended but not set
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    Before Using Your Camera 28 9 Focus indicator (p.58) Lit: when image is focused. Blinks: when the subject is not in focus. 10 AE lock (p.101) Appears during AE lock. 1 11 Number of recordable images/EV compensation/Sensitivity Displays the number of recordable images with current quality and
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    29 LCD Panel The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 78 9 1 Shutter speed (p.81) 7 Focusing area (p.105) 2 Aperture (p.82) No indicator: Auto 3 White balance (p.150) V : Select (Not displayed when set to
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    30 How to Operate the Menu This section explains operation methods for [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu, [R Set-up] menu and [A Custom Setting] menu. 1 Displaying the Menu screen 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears on the monitor. Before Using Your Camera 2
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    31 Selecting and Setting a Menu Item Procedure to set the [JPEG Quality] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example. Before Using Your Camera 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 1 Rec. Mode AF Mode AE Metering Select AF point File Format JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality
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    32 Using the Mode Dial Dial indicator 1 Before Using Your Camera You can switch the Capture mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Mode Characteristics I (Auto Picture) The optimal capture mode is automatically selected from Portrait, Landscape, Macro and Moving
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    c (Aperture Priority) Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth of field. Use it to obtain a blurred or sharp background. a (Manual) Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent. p (Bulb) Lets you capture images that require slow shutter
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    34 Memo
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    Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. Attaching the Strap 36 Inserting the Batteries 37 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........41 Attaching the Lens 45 Adjusting the Viewfinder
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    36 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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    with the batteries is required. These are easily obtainable when your usual batteries run out AA alkaline batteries but they may not support all the camera functions under certain conditions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies and checking the camera functionality. • The
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    38 2 Insert the batteries according to the +/- indicators in the battery chamber. Getting Started 2 3 Press down on the batteries with the battery cover (1) and slide it as shown in the illustration (2) to close. 1 2 Be sure to fully close the battery cover. The camera will not turn on if the
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    (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the others are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions. • Battery performance
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    Memory Card and data will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data. • Be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC76 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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    Inserting/Removing the SD Memory 41 Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product). • Do not remove the SD Memory
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    Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted if (1) the SD condensation. • For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website. • Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards
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    43 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Getting Started When the File Format is JPEG Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (JPEG data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more Es are
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    With x, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 1 GB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 58
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    Attaching the Lens 45 Getting Started All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions are restricted when lenses are not set to the Aperture s position. Also see "Notes on [23. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.230).
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    46 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. Getting Started 2 To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button (3) and turn the lens counterclockwise. 3 • The body mount cover (1) is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped. Body Mount Cap K is
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    Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 47 Getting Started Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can adjust the diopter from approximately -2.5 to +1.5 m-1. 1 Look through the viewfinder and
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    48 Turning the Camera 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
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    Initial Settings 49 Getting Started The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [Language/ ] screen appears on the monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be
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    . Initial Setting Language English New York Text Size Std. Large MENU C a n c e l OK OK 11 Press the 4 button twice. The [Date Adjust] screen appears. In this manual, the menu screens hereafter are described with [Text Size] set to [Std.].
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    (p.49) on the 9 AF.S monitor. The screen shown on the right is an AUTO PICT example of the guides displayed. The displayed screen will vary depending on the selected language. The guides appear on the monitor for 3 RAW RAW+ -- OK -- 2008 /01 /01 00:00 seconds. 2 Press the 3 button once
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    52 Setting 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 / 2008 Time 00 : 00 MENU C a n c e l OK OK Getting Started 2 Use the four-way
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    7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. 53 Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01 / 01 / 2008 Time 00 : 00 Getting Started MENU C a n c e l OK OK 2 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the
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    54 Memo
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    3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to I (Auto Picture) to ensure successful capturing. For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward. Basic Shooting Operation 56 Using a Zoom Lens 61
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    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, or wall. • Although there are individual differences among
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    57 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings The x features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes suited for your intentions. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. 1 Set the mode dial to I. The camera will select the optimal
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    , Landscape, Macro, and Moving Object modes or standard settings (Normal mode). The flash pops up automatically when necessary. (Push the K button and manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to [Auto discharge] or [Auto flash+Redeye reduct]). 1 Operating the shutter release button (p.59
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    1 Histogram Display (p.211) 1 Bright/Dark Area Display (p.211) You can magnify the image during Instant Review with the e-dial. (p.162) 3 You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button. Delete 1 Deleting Images (p.72) Basic Operations Operating the shutter release
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    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 \ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field
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    Using a Zoom Lens 61 Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust the subject to the desired size and take the picture. 1 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for 3 wide angle.
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    Using the Built-in Flash Basic Operations Use the following procedures to 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 0.7 m to 5 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled and
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    63 Selecting Flash Mode 1 Press the { button. Basic Operations 3 The Fn menu appears. Fn 2 Press the four-way controller (3). OK AUTO Fn Exit The [Flash Mode] screen appears. Flash Mode Auto discharge 0.0 OK OK
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    64 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode. Turn the e-dial to perform Flash exposure compensation. (p.128) When the mode dial is set to e, K, b, c, a or p, g and i appear gray and cannot be selected. 4 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. 3 Basic
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    Basic Operations 65 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 4 Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash. 3 Using Flash On Mode b, D 1 Press the K button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Flash On mode is used regardless of the
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    to the subject 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 with Daylight-Sync Shooting. Taking pictures (Auto Picture mode) 1 Pop up the flash manually and confirm that the flash mode is set to E (Flash On). (p.65)
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    cannot be automatically acquired even when the Shake Reduction function is activated. In this case, the [Input Focal Length] setting menu appears. Set [Focal Length] manually on the [Input Focal Length] setting menu. 1 Setting the Shake Reduction Function (p.69)
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    If a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal Length] menu appears. Set [Focal Length] manually on the [Input Focal Length] setting menu. . • Shake Reduction is available with any x compatible PENTAX lens. However, when the aperture ring is set at
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    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. Set [Focal Length] manually on the [Input Focal Length] setting menu. Basic Operations • The [Input Focal Length] setting menu
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    can play back captured still pictures with the camera. 3 1 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. Press the Q button after taking a picture. The most recently captured
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    71 2 Press the four-way controller (45). 4 : The previous image appears. 5 : The next image appears. Refer to "Playback Functions" (p.157) for playback mode details. 3 Basic Operations
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    72 Deleting Images 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.
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    4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the x. How to Operate the Shooting Menus 74 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode for Scenes 78 Setting the Exposure 81 Focusing 102 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before
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    74 How to Operate the Shooting Menus Shooting Functions Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. [A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to capturing in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Item Function Page AF Mode Selects the autofocus mode. p.104 4 AE
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    75 [A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items Shooting Functions Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Setting Menu. The default setting does not change custom function. The [A Custom Setting] menu settings are activated when [Setting], the first item, is O (On
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    Sets to automatically rotate images when playing back. - 22. Catch-in focus When set to [On], if the focus mode is set to l and a manual focus lens is attached, catch-in focus shooting is possible and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus. p.111 23. Using
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    Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items Press the { button in Capture mode. The Fn menu appears. Fn 77 CUSTOM IMAGE OK AUTO Shooting Functions Fn Exit Press the four-way controller (2345) or the 4 button to set the operation. Key or Button Item Function 4 Page 2 Drive Mode Selects
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    78 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode for Scenes Select = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait), a (Flash OFF), H (Scene) with the mode dial if desired image is not captured in I (Auto Picture) mode. The characteristics of the modes are as follows.
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    79 Selecting the Shooting Scene By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the following 8 shooting scenes. Shooting Functions Mode A (Night Scene) i (Surf & Snow) K (Food) K (Sunset) C (Kids) E (Pet) D (Candlelight) E (Museum) Characteristics Used for night scenes. Use a tripod,
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    80 3 Press the 4 button. The mode palette appears. SCN Night Scene Shooting Functions 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a Scene mode. 4 Press the M button to display the custom image and use the four-way controller (45) to change the scene. Settings, such as those for Image Tone,
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    Setting the Exposure 81 Shooting Functions Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different
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    82 Effect of Aperture Adjust the amount of light hitting the CCD by changing the aperture. Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the
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    100400] by default. Turn the e-dial to set the upper sensitivity limit in [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. When the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) or p (Bulb), the sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO].
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    84 Checking the Sensitivity in Capture Mode Press the 4 button in Capture mode. The set sensitivity is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. You can display the number of recordable images by pressing the 4 button when the exposure mode is set to K (Sensitivity Priority). Shooting
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    85 Noise Reduction When you use a digital camera to shoot with a long exposure or high sensitivity setting, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable. You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. Images shot with Noise Reduction take longer to save. Slow Shutter
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    you set aperture (Aperture for controlling the Yes Priority) depth of field. No Yes Yes p.92 Lets you set shutter a speed and aperture to (Manual) capture the picture No with creative intent. Other Yes Yes than p.94 Auto Lets you capture images that require By Other p (Bulb) slow
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    87 2 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and adjust the exposure. Shooting Functions The EV Compensation is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure. EV Compensation 4 • Set EV Compensation in
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    88 Shooting Functions e (Program) mode and e-dial You can set the action for the e-dial when turned in e (Program) mode. Set in [13. e-dial in Program] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. Automatically adjusts the aperture value and shutter 1 Program shift speed in order to obtain the appropriate
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    Shooting Functions 89 1 Set the mode dial to K. 2 Turn the e-dial and adjust the sensitivity. 4 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 1600. [AUTO] is not available. •
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    90 Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. When taking pictures of a fast moving subject, you can increase the shutter speed to make the subject look still or decrease the shutter speed to have the subject show movement. Aperture
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    91 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV compensation value. (p.100) • Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set
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    92 Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode Set aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred
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    93 • Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button to change the EV compensation value. (p.100) • Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101) • You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be
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    Shooting Functions 94 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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    exposure is set when [0.0] is displayed. 95 Difference from the appropriate exposure • When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and exposure mode is set to a 4 (Manual) mode, the sensitivity is set to a value equivalent to ISO 100 if the Dynamic Range is set to [Off] and ISO 200 if set to
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    speed is adjusted automatically. 3 c Shift The shutter speed is locked and the aperture is adjusted automatically. 4 Off Disables Green button operation while Manual Exposure is set. Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to
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    Shooting Functions 97 Using the p (Bulb) Mode This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed. 1 Set the mode dial to p. 4 EV compensation, Continuous shooting and Exposure
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    98 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 default setting is L (Multi-segment metering). L Multi-segment Segments
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    99 Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segment Metering In [5. Link AF Point and AE] of the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.75), you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering. The default setting is [Off]. 1 Off Exposure is set separately from AF point. 2
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    mc button to confirm the compensation value on the LCD panel. Compensation value Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) or p (Bulb) mode. • The EV compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode. • The EV
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    101 Changing the Exposure Steps Set Exposure Steps in [1. EV Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu to increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. 1. EV Steps 1/2 EV Steps 1/3 EV Steps Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV Shooting Functions Recording the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) 4 AE Lock is a
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    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
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    103 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway. Shooting Functions The focus indicator ] appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. (When blinking, the subject is not in focus.) 1 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus 4 on (p.60) Focus
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    104 • When [Sensitivity/No. of Shots] is selected, press the 4 button to display the currently selected sensitivity in the viewfinder. When [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] in the Fn menu, the automatically selected value is displayed. • When [Select AF point] is set to S (Select) and [Center of AF
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    subject is in focus in l (Single mode). 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.60). (p.109) • In l (Single mode), press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash will discharge
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    106 Set in [Select AF point] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.74). Rec. Mode AF Mode AE Metering Select AF point File Format JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality MENU C a n c e l AF.S 0.0 OK OK • AF point is not displayed in the viewfinder when [Off] is selected for [8. Superimpose AF Area] in the [A Custom
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    107 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock) If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, set [AF Mode] to l (Single mode). You can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use focus lock and recompose the picture. 1 Frame
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    108 4 Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. Shooting Functions • 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 that sounds when the image is
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    focus. Using the Focus Indicator The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus even during manual focus. You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ]. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Look through the viewfinder, press
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    not stay lit. • The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.204) Using the Viewfinder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field. 1 Set the focus mode lever to \. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing
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    the following types of lenses is attached, catch-in focus shooting is possible and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus. • Manual focus lens • DA or FA lens that has a = and \ setting on the lens (the setting on the lens must be set to \ before shooting) How
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    112 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 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. Digital Preview Optical Preview For checking the composition, exposure and focus
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    113 Displaying the Preview Displaying the Digital Preview 1 Focus on the subject, then compose the picture in the viewfinder and move the main switch to |. The icon (|) appears in the monitor during preview and you can check the composition, exposure and focus. 4 Press the shutter release
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    114 2 Turn the main switch to | while looking through the viewfinder. You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while the main switch is on |. • No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in the preview position (|).
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    Continuous Shooting 115 Shooting Functions Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down. Two types of Continuous shooting are available. With g (Continuous shooting (Hi)), pictures are taken continuously at the fastest frame rate until the camera buffer memory
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    116 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select g. Drive Mode Continuous shooting (Hi) Shooting Functions OK OK 4 Press the four-way controller (3) and use the four-way controller (45) to select g or h. 5 Press the 4 button. 4 The camera is ready to take pictures continuously. 6 Press the
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    Self-Timer Shooting 117 This camera has two types of self-timers: g and Z. g Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture. A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed. Z Shutter is released after about 2
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    118 5 Press the four-way controller (3) and use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z. 6 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. 7 4 Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is properly framed and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus
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    the AE lock function (p.101). (The light entering the viewfinder has no effect on the exposure when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) (p.94).) 119 Shooting Functions Removing the Eyecup FP Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap 4 • Select a setting other than g or Z in the [Drive Mode] screen
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    120 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) The shutter can be released from a distance by using the optional remote control unit. You can select h (immediate shutter release) or i (3 sec. delayed release) for remote control shooting. h The shutter will be released immediately
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    (p.75). • When using the remote control unit, flash does not pop up automatically even when set to g (Auto discharge). Pop up the flash manually beforehand. (p.65) 8 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control 5 m receiver on the front of the camera and press the shutter release
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    entering the viewfinder has no effect on the exposure when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) (p.94).) Shooting Functions Removing the Eyecup FP Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap 4 • Select a about 30,000 times. Contact PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee).
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    Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent 123 Camera Shake Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is used with a tripod. When shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer, the mirror pops up and the shutter is released 2 seconds
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    124 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket) Shooting in Exposure Bracket 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 (
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    125 3 Use the four-way controller (5) to select l (Auto Bracket). Drive Mode Auto Bracket ±0.5EV OK OK 4 Turn the e-dial to set the EV compensation value. The following EV compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p.101) in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
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    126 4 • When the AF 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 Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effective for twice as
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    5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of x and describes how to take pictures with the external flash. Compensating Flash Output 128 Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash ..129 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 130 Distance and Aperture when Using the
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    image if the subject is too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high. • This flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode. • Pressing the Green button on the [Flash Mode] screen resets the flash exposure compensation to the default setting
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    Allowing Shooting while Charging the 129 Flash You can set to enable shooting while the flash is being charged. Set [On] for [15. Release when Charging] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.76). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default. 15. Release when Charging Off On Enables
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    130 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 for taking a flash photograph. • The aperture value automatically
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    speed so that aperture value does not blink. 3 Press the K button. The flash pops up. 4 Take the picture. 5 Using a (Manual) Mode 1 Set the mode dial to a. a (Manual) mode is set. 2 Set the shutter speed (under 1/180 sec.) and aperture value to obtain correct exposure. 3 Press the K button
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    Shooting Distance from Aperture Value 5 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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    flash may not be possible or may be limited due to vignetting. DA, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses not listed below can be used without problems. * Following are evaluated without a hood. Unavailable due to vignetting Lens Name DA Fish-eye 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED (IF) DA12-24mm F4ED AL DA14mm F2
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    134 Using an External Flash (Optional) Using the Flash Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details. (Yes: Available #: Restricted No:
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    135 About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to [DIGITAL], but the difference in angle of view between standard 35 mm format and the x is automatically calculated based on the focal length of the lens used (when using DA, D FA, FA J, FA
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    in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). • For details 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 Flash Mode is g or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight
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    on the LCD panel for 10 seconds. • Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel. Refer to the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ operating manual for details on how to set the channel on the external flash. Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode Using the Flash Set the
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    138 Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method in wireless mode. 1 On Discharges the built-in flash. 2 Off Discharges the built-in flash as a control flash. Set in [16. Flash in Wireless Mode] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.76). HSb (
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    139 Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode) When using external flash units (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) for wireless shooting, the following information is exchanged between the flash units before the flash is discharged. Press the shutter release button fully. 1 The flash unit directly connected
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    140 Trailing Curtain Sync When using the built-in flash with an external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) 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
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    Adapter F (optional) and then connect another Off-Camera 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 as a malfunction may occur
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    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.140) 2 Set the sync mode for the external flash to the
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    6 Shooting Settings This chapter describes how to set the save format for pictures taken and other settings. Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image 144 Setting the File Format 146
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    Mode (Custom Image) You can set Custom Image when the exposure mode is set to e (Program), K (Sensitivity Priority), b (Shutter Priority), c (Aperture Priority), a (Manual) or p (Bulb). By using Custom Image to change the [Image Tone], you can adjust settings such as the color and contrast before
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    2 Press the 4 button. The Custom Image screen appears. After the power is turned on, the last image taken is displayed in the background. Set the main switch to | to change the background image to the Digital Preview image. Bright 145 R M Y B G C Check OK OK 3 Use the four-way controller (
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    146 Setting the File Format Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from J, P and i. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Quality] setting. The default setting is
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    147 Setting the JPEG Quality Level You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according to the [JPEG Rec. Pixels] setting. The default setting is C (Best). C D E Best Better Good Images will be clearer but file size will be larger. Images will be grainier but file size
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    in [RAW file format] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.74) when images are captured in RAW format. The default setting is PEF format. PEF PENTAX original RAW file format DNG General-purpose, publicly available RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems Rec. Mode RAW file format Color Space RAW button
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    149 Setting the RAW Button Function You can set the function when the | button (p.19) is pressed in Capture mode. The following settings are available. Cancel each time File Format O (On)/P (Off) File format selected when the | button is pressed in Capture mode. Shooting Settings 1 Select [|
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    in a picture. (About 2850K) b Flash For use when taking pictures using the built-in flash. (About 5400K) Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to K Manual the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white. * The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not
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    to take a picture with the set White Balance. • White balance cannot be adjusted in Picture mode and H mode (p.79). • Refer to p.152 for manual adjustment method. • Preview is Digital Preview, regardless of the [18. Preview Method] setting in the [A Custom Setting] menu. • Because the light source
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    light bulb Tungsten light Oil lamp Candle flame Shooting Settings 6 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
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    4 Use the four-way controller (3) to select K (Manual). White Balance Manual 153 Shooting Settings SHUTTER A d j u s t Check OK OK 5 Under the light to measure the white -Tuning the White Balance" if fine-tuning is necessary. (p.154) OK OK White Balance Manual SHUTTER A d j u s t Check OK OK
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    154 10 Press the 4 button. 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 measuring is unsuccessful. Press the 4 button while displayed to return to the [Adjust White
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    , the adjusted values become invalid. Set [7. Adjust White Balance] to [On] again to enable the values used previously. • White Balance can also be manually measured in the [Adjust White Balance] screen. Shooting Settings Setting the Color Space You can set the color space to use. The default
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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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    7 Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions in Playback mode. How to Operate the Menus During Playback ...158 Rotating Images 160 Enlarging Playback Images 161 Displaying Multiple Images 163 Displaying a Folder 165 Comparing Images 166 Slideshow 167
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    the Bright/Dark area warning in Playback mode and also sets the initial magnification when enlarging images. Sets how long to display Instant Review and whether to display histogram and Bright/Dark area warning. Sets whether to display Bright/Dark area warning and histogram during Digital Preview
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    159 Playback Fn Menu Setting Items Press the { button during playback. The Fn menu appears. Fn OK Fn Exit Press the four-way controller (2345) or the 4 button to set the operation. Key or Button Item Function Page 2 DPOF Settings Sets the DPOF settings. p.190 3 RAW Display Converts
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    160 Rotating Images The x features a function that uses a sensor to rotate and correct the direction of the image when an image is captured. You can also rotate the captured image 90° counterclockwise at a time with the steps below. 1 Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to display
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    Enlarging Playback Images 161 Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. 1/2000 F5.6 100-0046 7 Playback Functions
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    (minimum magnification) on the e-dial (toward right) is 1.2 times. You can change this in [Playback display] in [Q Playback] menu. (p.172) *2 During Instant Review, Enlarged view is ended and the camera returns to the Shooting Fn menu. During Digital Preview, the preview image can be saved as
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    Displaying Multiple Images 163 You can display 4, 9 or 16 images on the monitor at the same time. Playback Functions The default setting is 9-image display. The number of images can be changed but 9-image display is explained here. 1 Press the Q button. 100-0046 7 1/2000 F5.6 2 Turn the e-
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    164 3 Turn the e-dial to the right (towards y) or press the 4 button. A full screen display of the selected image appears. 1/2000 F5.6 100-0046 Selecting the Number of Images to Display 1 In the multi-image display screen, press the { button. The multi-image options screen appears. OK Playback
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    Displaying a Folder 165 You can display the contents of folders in the multi-image display screen. 1 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) in the multi-image display screen. 100 101 102 103 104 105 Delete 100PENTX 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the folder you want to
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    166 Comparing Images You can display two images side-by-side. 1 Press the { button in Playback mode, and then press the 4 button. 100-0046 Two images are displayed side-by-side. The same image is displayed on the left and right. Turn the e-dial to select the images to compare. Fn You can
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    Slideshow 167 You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the monitor. Playback Functions 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to be displayed first. 7 2 Press
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    168 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Start Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins. OK Playback Functions 74 Operations available during a slideshow 4 button Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Four-way controller (3) Pause Shows previous image Shows next image Stop
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    not to play back repeatedly. The default setting is [Off]. 1 Select [Slideshow] in the [Q Playback] menu. Playback Playback display Instant Review Digital Preview Slideshow 1sec 3sec Playback Functions MENU E x i t 2 Press the four-way controller (5). OK Start 3 Press the four-way controller
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    170 Changing Playback Display Method The camera switches display information when you press the M button in the Playback screen. Standard Captured image and indicators are displayed. Histogram display Images and histogram (Brightness/RGB) are displayed. Detailed information Shooting information
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    on the monitor and dark portions blink yellow when [Bright/Dark area] is On. 1 Playing Back Images (p.70) 1 Setting the Display for Instant Review and Digital Preview (p.211) Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually in the middle for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks
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    172 Setting the Playback Display You can set whether or not to display the Bright/Dark area warning in Playback mode and set the initial magnification when enlarging images. 1 Select [Playback display] in the [Q Playback] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Playback display Bright/Dark
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    Deleting Multiple Images 173 Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once. Deleted images cannot be restored. A confirmation screen appears when there are protected images. 1 Press the Q button. The single-image playback screen appears. 2 Press the i button twice. The Delete All
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    174 4 Press the 4 button. All images are deleted. A confirmation screen appears when there are protected images. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All] or [Leave All] and press the 4 button. 3 image(s) Protected images are found Delete All Leave All OK OK Deleting Selected
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    175 The multi-image display screen appears. 3 Press the i button. 9 appears on the images. Select&Delete 100-0046 Playback Functions 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to move to the images to delete and press the 4 button. Image is selected and O appears. 7 Protected images cannot be
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    176 Deleting a Folder You can delete all images in a selected folder. 1 Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f) in Playback mode to display the folders. 100 101 102 103 104 105 2 73 Delete 100PENTX Press the four-way controller (2345) to select the folder to delete and press the i button.
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    Protecting Images from Deletion 177 (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Even protected images are deleted if the inserted SD Memory Card is formatted. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to protect. Select an image in the
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    178 Protecting All Images 1 Press the Q button. The single-image playback screen appears. 2 Press the Z button twice. The Protect all images screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button. All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected. 7
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    period, use of the AC adapter D-AC76 (optional) is recommended. (p.40) • For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks (such as TVs), check the operating manual of the AV device, and select the video IN jack to which the camera is connected. • Depending on the country or region, images may fail
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    180 Memo
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    8 Processing Images This chapter describes how to process pictures taken and edit RAW images. Processing Images with Digital Filters 182 Editing RAW Images 185
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    182 Processing Images with Digital Filters 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. Processing Images 8 1 Select an image in Playback mode. 2 Press the { button. Fn The Fn menu
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    3 Press the four-way controller (4). The screen for selecting the filter appears. 183 B&W HDR MENU OK OK 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a filter. Select a filter and preview the effects on the screen. 5 Adjust with e-dial and the four-way controller (45). Color HDR Slim HDR
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    184 Filter name Function e-dial Four-way controller 45 HDR Creates an image that looks as though it is a high dynamic range image. Select from three levels. HDR level (3 levels) - Changes the horizontal and Slim vertical ratio of images. Adjust Left: Wide height or width up to two times
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    Editing RAW Images 185 You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG files. Only RAW files captured with this camera can be edited. RAW files and JPEG files captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera. Editing a RAW Image 1 In Playback mode, select an image to edit. 2 Press the {
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    186 5 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. Save image as a new file Save as Cancel OK OK 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as]. Press the 3 button to return to the previous screen. Select [Cancel] and press the 4 button to return to the single-image
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    the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image)" (p.144). Processing Images • Measured white balance values stored in the camera are applied with Manual White Balance. To re-measure the white balance, be sure to measure the white balance using the Shooting Fn menu beforehand. Refer to
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    188 3 Press the 4 button. The save confirmation screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as] and press the 4 button. The RAW image is edited and saved as a new image. 8 Processing Images
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    9 Printing from the Camera This chapter describes how to make the printing settings. Setting the Printing Service (DPOF 190 Printing Using PictBridge 193
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    190 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for printing. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
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    191 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P). O : The date will be printed. P : The date will not be printed. You can
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    192 2 Press the four-way controller (2). The DPOF screen appears. 100-0046 Copies Date Fn All images 00 OK OK 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
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    images appear on a single sheet, may not be possible unless the printer supports index printing. For index prints, you may need to use a PC. PC and use PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 to print RAW images. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" when connecting to
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    A pop-up menu appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PictBridge]. 9 6 Press the 4 button. The setting is changed. Set-up Guide display Brightness Level Video Out USB Connection Auto Power Off Folder Name MENU C a n c e l 3sec 0 NTSC PC PictBridge Date OK OK 7 Press the 3 button
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    195 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Face the arrow on the provided USB cable toward the S mark on the camera, and connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer. The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers. 3 Turn the printer on. 4 After
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    196 Printing Single Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print single image screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. Select printing mode Single Image All Images DPOF AUTOPRINT OK
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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 [_ Setting] is selected, images are printed according to the printer settings. Paper Size _Setting Card L 100×150 Postcard 4″×6″ MENU
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    198 Printing All Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print all images screen appears. Select printing mode Single Image All Images DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or
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    199 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 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
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    200 Memo
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    10Camera Settings This chapter describes how to change the camera settings. How to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu 202 Formatting the SD Memory Card 203 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language 204 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display 210 Setting the Image Folder Naming
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    Settings Item Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Text Size Guide display Brightness Level Video Out USB Connection* Auto Power Off Folder p.233 p.220 * Refer to p.11 of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for details on connecting the camera to a PC.
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    Formatting the SD Memory Card 203 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. • Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may be
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    204 Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language Turning the Beep On and 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 2 3 10 Select [
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    205 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the display style. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [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.
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    MENU 00:25 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select X (Destination) or W (Hometown). This setting changes the date and time on the guide display screen. 4 Press the four-way controller (3). The selection frame moves to X (Destination setting). Camera Settings 5 10 6 Press the four-way
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    208) for cities that can be specified as a destination. • Select W (Hometown setting) in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting. • X appears on the guide display screen if World Time is set to X (Destination). (p.22) • When you change World Time, the Video Out (p.214) setting changes to the default
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    208 List of World Time Cities Region City North America Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Central and South America Mexico City Lima Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Europe Lisbon
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    209 Region Oceania City Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language/ ] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202). You can choose from 18 languages: English, French
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    ] menu (p.202). Set-up Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language Text Size MENU C a n c e l Std. Large OK OK Setting the Guide Display Time Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the monitor when the camera is turned on or the exposure mode is changed. (p.22) Select from [Off
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    the monitor. Adjust settings when the monitor is hard to see. Set in [Brightness Level] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202). Set-up Guide display Brightness Level 3sec 0 MENU C a n c e l OK OK Setting the Display for Instant Review and Digital Preview You can adjust the settings related to Instant
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    212 3 Press the four-way controller (5) Instant Review and use the four-way controller (23) to select from [1 sec], [3 Display Time Histogram four-way controller (5). The [Digital Preview] screen appears. Proceed as from Step 4 in Instant Review. Digital Preview Histogram Bright/Dark area MENU
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    The folder name is assigned in the form of [xxxPENTX]. (Example) 101PENTX Set in [Folder Name] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202). Set-up Guide display Brightness Level Video Out USB Connection Auto Power Off Folder Name MENU C a n c e l 3sec 0 NTSC PC Date PENTX OK OK Selecting the File Number
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    ], [30 min] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 min]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [R Set-up] menu (p.202). 10 Camera Settings Set-up Guide display Brightness Level Video Out USB Connection Auto Power Off Folder Name MENU C a n c e l 1min 3min 5min 10min 30min Off OK OK Auto Power Off will
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    215 Selecting a Battery You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when the optional Battery Grip D-BG3 (p.235) is attached. The default setting is [Auto Select]. 1 Select [Select battery] in the [R Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Select battery]
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    216 Using Pixel Mapping Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective pixels in the CCD. 1 Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [R Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Pixel Mapping For checking the image sensor assembly to make adjustments Pixel Mapping Cancel
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    Selecting Capture Mode Settings to 217 Save in the Camera You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off. The following settings can be saved: Flash mode, Drive mode, White Balance, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Flash Exp. Comp., Playback Display, Scene Display and File No. The
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    218 Memo
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    11Resetting to Default Settings Resets the camera settings. Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/ Set-up Menu ..220 Resetting the Custom Function Menu 221
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    220 Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/ 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, Text Size, and the World Time city settings are not reset. 1 Select [Reset] in the [R Set-up] menu. 2
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    Resetting the Custom Function Menu 221 Reset settings in [A Custom Setting] menu to default settings. 1 Select [Reset Custom Function] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [A Reset Custom Function] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [
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    222 Memo
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    12Appendix Default Settings 224 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 228 Notes on [23. Using Aperture Ring 230 Cleaning the CCD 231 Optional Accessories 235 Error Messages 240 Troubleshooting 243 Main Specifications 246 Glossary 250 Index 255 WARRANTY POLICY 260
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    Yes Yes Page p.104 p.98 p.105 p.148 p.146 p.147 p.148 p.155 p.149 Yes p.217 Yes p.69 [Q Playback] Menu Item Playback 12 display Instant Review Bright/Dark area Quick Zoom Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark area Default Setting P (Off) P (Off) 1 sec P (Off) P (Off) Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes
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    Item Format Beep Date Adjust World Time setting Hometown (City) World Time Hometown (DST) Destination (City) Destination (DST) Language/ Text Size Guide display Brightness Level Video Out USB Connection Auto Power Off Folder Name Select battery Pixel Mapping Dust Alert Dust Removal Dust
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    in remote control 10. Slow Shutter Speed NR 11. High-ISO Noise Reduction 12. 4 button when shooting 13. e-dial in Program 14. Green button in Manual 15. Release when Charging 16. Flash in Wireless Mode 17. WB when using flash 18. Preview Method 19. Display Sensitivity 20. Saving rotation info 21
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    Fn Menu Item Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance ISO Sensitivity H (Scene) mode Custom Image DPOF Settings Digital Filter* Slideshow RAW Display Image Comparison 227 Default Setting 9 (Single frame shooting) Depends on Capture mode F (Auto) AUTO (ISO 100 - 400) Night Scene Bright - B&W 3 sec
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    D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than s. Lens [Mount type] Function Autofocus (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.7×)*1 Manual focus (With the focus indicator)*2 (With Matte field) Eleven AF points Power zoom Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure Shutter Priority Automatic
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    mount. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA lenses without ultrasonic motors and D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. See the lens manual for details. Note that this camera is not equipped with a power zoom function. Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera When aperture
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    indicator. When depth of field is checked (Optical Preview), AE Metering is switched on. Exposure check is possible. Appendix 12 All lenses a (Manual) mode Pictures can be taken with the set aperture value and shutter speed. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. When depth
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    Cleaning the CCD 231 Shadows may appear 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
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    232 1 Select [Dust Alert] in the [R Setup] menu. Set-up Select battery Pixel Mapping Dust Alert Dust Removal Sensor Cleaning Reset MENU E x i t 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Dust Alert] screen appears. 3 Fully display a white wall or uniformly bright subject in the viewfinder and
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    with a Blower Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower. Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because 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. • Do
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    234 4 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Mirror Up]. Sensor Cleaning Starts mirror lockup to clean the sensor. Turn the power off to finish Mirror Up Cancel OK OK 6 Press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in
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    Optional Accessories 235 A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Battery Grip D-BG3 The Battery Grip
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    wireless flash, slow-speed sync and trailing curtain sync flash. AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF200FG The AF200FG is a P-TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 20 (ISO 100/m). It features contrastcontrol-sync flash and slow-speed sync flash when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ unit. Hot
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    times. When the eyecup is attached to the x with a viewfinder magnification of approximately 0.85 times, the combined magnification becomes 1.0 times, making manual focusing much easier. Magnifier FB This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder 2×. You can see the
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    238 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 approximately -5 to +3 m-1 (per meter). ME Viewfinder Cap (*) Eyecup FP (*) Cable
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    239 Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 Clean the optical parts such as the CCD and lens of this camera. Others Body Mount Cap K Hot Shoe Cover FK (*) USB Cable I-USB17 (*) Video Cable I-VC28 (*) 12 Appendix
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    this image You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on another inserted in the camera. (p.41) Memory card error The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image capture and playback are impossible. It may be viewable on a PC but
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    because SD Memory Card is full. Delete unwanted images and perform DPOF settings or rotation again. (p.72) The camera was unable to measure the manual white balance or detect dust on the sensor. Try the operation again. (p.152, p.231) New rotation information cannot be saved to an image without
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    242 Error Message Description Low ink level in the printer Printer is running out of ink. This appears when this signal is received from the printer. After two seconds, the printer resumes printing. No ink in the printer Printer has run out of ink. Replace ink and print. Paper stuck in the
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    Troubleshooting 243 We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Remedy Batteries aim at target and press the shutter release button fully. The Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.109) Autofocus Position the subject in the focus frame in the
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    Appendix 244 12 Problem The subject is not in focus The AE The Transfer Mode is set to [PictBridge] menu to [PC]. Refer to p.11 of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for details on connecting the camera to a PC. The Transfer Mode Set [USB Connection] in
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    245 Problem Cause Remedy The Shake Reduction function Turn on the Shake Reduction switch. (p.68) is off The Shake Reduction function is not set properly If a lens
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    /interlace scan CCD J (RAW: 3872×2592 pixels), J (JPEG: 3872×2592 pixels), P (3008×2000 pixels), i (1824×1216 pixels) Sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Auto, Manual (ISO 100 to 1600 (EV steps can be set to 1 EV, 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV)) File Format JPEG Quality RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.21
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    focal-plane shutter, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000 to 30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/4000 to 30 sec. (1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step), Bulb, Electromagnetic position Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Lens Used PENTAX KAF2 mount
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    slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600, Auto-popup function Hot shoe with M-contact, which couples with PENTAX dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speedsync and wireless-sync with
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    cable I-VC28, Software (CDROM) S-SW74 (PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3), Strap O-ST53, AA lithium batteries (four), Operating Manual (this book), Quick Guide, PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese
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    250 Glossary AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images on a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible
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    a general-purpose RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems. When images captured in 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
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    252 Dynamic Range (D-Range) Indicated with a value expressing the light level reproducible in an image. This is the same as the term "Exposure latitude" used with silver halide film. Generally, when the dynamic range is wide, it is difficult for bright and dark areas to be recorded in the image, and
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    253 ND (Neutral Density) Filter A filter available in different saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without affecting the color tone of pictures. Noise Reduction Process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by slow shutter speed or high sensitivity shooting. NTSC/PAL
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    254 Vignetting The picture edges are blackened when part of the light coming from the subject is blocked by the hood or filter ring, or when the flash is partially blocked by the lens. White Balance While shooting, color temperature is adjusted to match the light source so that the subject appears
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    Index 255 Symbols [A Custom Setting] Menu 75, 158, 226 i (Delete) button 21, 72 mc (EV Compensation) button 19, 21, 100 K (Flash pop-up) button 19, 62 Q (Playback) button 19, 21, 70 [Q Playback] Menu ....158, 224 | Preview 113 Z (Protect) button .......21, 177 [A Rec. Mode] Menu .....74, 224
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    Appendix 256 Card access lamp 17 CCD cleaning 231 Center-weighted 99 Cloudy (White Balance) .......150 Color (Digital Filter 183 Color Space 155 Color Temperature 152 Continuous Autofocus ..........108 Continuous mode k 102, 104 Continuous Shooting 115 Contrast 144 Contrast-Control-Sync (
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    way controller (2345 19, 21 G Green button 18 Green button in Manual ..........96 Guide display 22, 210 H HDR (Digital Filter 184 High-ISO Noise 21, 23, 70 Initial Settings 49, 224 Input Focal Length 69 Instant Review 211 ISO sensitivity 83 J JPEG Quality 43, 147 JPEG Recorded Pixels 43,
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    Playback Time 39 Portrait 78 Power 48 Press fully 59 Press halfway 59 Preview 113 Preview Method 112 Print All Images 198 Print Service 190 Print Single Image 196 Printer connection 195 Program Mode e 86 Protect 177 Z (Protect) button .......21, 177 P-TTL (Flash 139 P-TTL Auto (Flash
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    259 Spot Metering 99 sRGB 155 Strap 36 Sunset K 79 Superimpose AF Area ....28, 105 Surf & Snow i 79 K (Sensitivity Priority) Mode 88 T Text Size 210 Toning 144 Trailing curtain sync 140 Tungsten Light (White Balance 150 TV 179 b (Shutter Priority) mode ......90 U USB cable 195 USB
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    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 returned to the dealer from whom you
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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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    operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: x Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: February, 2008, Colorado
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    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
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    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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