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Pentax Q 12.4 Megapixel Mirrorless Camera Body With Lens Kit - 8.50

1. sccceeeeerenees 64 Dust Removal aasssneeeseeeeen 227 Dynamic Range 76 128 E Beall corsveretcevesenventescceneuess 19 21 E dial in Program sassen 146 EMG CR EE 140 Electronic Shutter 226 Enable AF ccceeeeeeeeeeees 90 Enlarge Instant Review NEE 155 193 Error messages eenn 232 EV Compensation aonnnoaaann 79 4 Av EV Compensation button EE 19 21 79 EXpOSUTE oannnonnnonnnenooneoeneneennene 15 Exposure Bracketing 80 Exposure mode oonnoonnnennnnnn 76 External flash c0008 215 Extract Color Digital Filter SEENEN 135 174 F Face Detection 0000 87 File Format oennnnnnnenneanneann 121 File NO escsextetedesesteeceeie 200 Filter Zeg coven cpsivenesesecnecce 135 174 Firmware cccceccceeeeeeeeeeees 197 Firmware Version Info 197 Fish eye Digital Filter EE 135 175 Eet egene 57 211 Flash White Balance 124 Flash Exposure Compensation EE 58 Flash Off 2 cnciccsinsavecese lt iescsendeese lt e lt 57 PIAS OW eege 57 Flash pop up switch 19 59 Flicker Reduction 29 Fluorescent Light White Balance cecesescsncsiesequntoaeetiasers 124 FOCUS LOCK E 91 Focus Method nnnannnannannnnn 86 Focus Settings 87 FOCUSING E 86 FOCUSING ring ccceeeeee seers 92 Folder display 157 Folder Name nnannnnnnnnnnnnnnennn 200 Food d EE 71
2. 37 Oi eege 189 Cleaning the sensor 227 Cloudy White Balance 124 Color Digital Filter 135 174 Color Adjustment 193 Color Space nccesser 123 Computer 0cccseeeeees 203 Connection cable cover 41 Continuous Autofocus 92 Continuous playback 162 Continuous Shooting 102 Contrast Custom Image 132 Control panel 24 31 Correcting distortion 149 Creating new folders 201 Cropping images n000nn 173 Cross Processing Custom IMAGE ccc ceeeeeccceesseeeeeeeeeess 131 Cross Processing Smart Effect beet 140 CTE White Balance 124 Custom Image cccseeee 131 C Custom Setting menu EE 68 225 D Dark areas annone 129 Date Adjustment 05 50 Date Change ek 187 Daylight White Balance 124 Default settings 00 220 Delete 62 165 Delete all images 167 Delete folder AA 166 Deleting single image 62 Destination 187 Detailed information display 27 Developing Raw images 180 Digital Filter 135 174 Direct keys 06 30 64 220 Discharge sisicsccsstsesnecasscseeseacden 57 Display language 190 Distortion Correction 149 DPOF eege 201 D Range Setting 000n0000nn 129 Drive Mode
3. Ta Press the four way controller Maitim er 12 sec AC Y use the four way controller lt gt to select or X and press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture J Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates Lag Press the shutter release button fully For the self timer lamp starts blinking slowly and then blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released The beep is heard and the rate increases The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully For the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed e Select a mode other than or X in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel the self timer shooting The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode is set to CO Off in Memory p 195 of the I Rec Mode 3 menu e The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when or X is set e You can set the camera so that the beep does not sound p 186 suoijoun 4 BHuljooyus ba suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H Aa So NR Shooting with Remote Control Optional The shutter can be released from a distance by using an optional remote control unit p 230 You can select from the following three shooting modes The shutter is released immediately after the shutter i Remote Control eg release button on the remote contro
4. Available operations E dial to the right Q Enlarges the image up to 16 times E dial to the left 2 Reduces the image up to 1 times Four way controller Moves the area to enlarge A Vv lt P OK button Returns a position of the enlarged display area to the center when the enlarged display area has been moved to the side INFO button Switches information display On Off suonouny yorgheld ia Leg YOu can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during Instant Review p 55 INFO button is not available e The default setting for the first click minimum magnification is 1 times You can change this in Quick Zoom of the B Playback 1 menu p 154 e The initial full display of vertical images is displayed with a magnification of 0 675 times that of horizontal images therefore magnification at the first click starts at 1 0 times suoijouny yoeqhe d Displaying Multiple Images Multi image Display Screen You can display 4 9 20 42 or 90 thumbnail images on the monitor at the same time The default setting is nine image display 1 Turn the e dial to the left toward 3 in Playback mode The multi image display screen appears Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once default setting Available operations Four way controller Moves the selection frame AV lt P INFO button Displays the Multi img Display Setting screen Display Type cannot be sel
5. F Manual focus Manually adjust the focus Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Focus Method and press the OK button The Focus Method screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt pem to select a focus method and press the OK button The camera returns to the control panel ar Mg MENU leid Refer to Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings p 54 for information on how to take pictures in AF mode Refer to Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus p 92 for information on how to take pictures in MF mode e You can also change the setting from the Focus Settings p 65 of the B Rec Mode 1 menu e Focus Method is fixed to AF when the capture mode is set to AUTO Auto Picture or BC Blur Control mode or S Moving Object Night Snap a Quick Macro Dez Kids Stage Lighting of SCN Scene mode e In AF mode when the subject is in a dark location the AF assist light is used when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To not use the AF assist light set 8 AF Assist Light p 68 to Off in the C Custom Setting 2 menu Lag Setting the Autofocus Method You can choose from the following five autofocus methods in AF mode Detects and tracks faces of people The faces of up to 12 people can be detected The main face detection frame for autofocus and auto
6. Press the MENU button The camera returns to the normal Playback mode U lt ET OH 5 nT E gt O Ep e gt KU Joining Multiple Images Index Join a number of images together and display them as an index print You can also save the displayed index print as a new image You can have the camera select the images to include or you can select the images to include in the index print and the images will be randomly arranged or displayed by file number depending on the layout selected 1 Press the four way controller Vv in Playback mode The playback mode palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select RB Index and press the OK button The Index setting screen appears d Press the four way controller Images are displayed according to the file number from the smallest number for E and are displayed in random order for other layouts gt use the four way controller 4 Wei 4 Y to select a layout and Et ee press the OK button Selection SG S You can select Thumbnail Create an index image o Square Random1 D cancel ok T Random2 Random3 or 3 Bubble Ss gt 4 Use the four way controller A Y to select Images and press the four way controller gt Fi Use the four way controller A V to select the number of images and press the OK button You can select 12 24 or 36 images When the number of saved im
7. Auto HDR 1 or KY HDR 2 and press the OK button HDR HDR HDR AUTO 1 2 The camera returns to the control panel MENU leid HDR Capture is fixed to Auto when the capture mode is set to Night Scene HDR or HDR HDR of SCN Scene mode Setting the Image Finishing Tone Take pictures with settings to suit for your creative photographic vision Setting Custom Image Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking pictures with a creative finishing tone Saturation hue and contrast will be rather high to create a bright sharp image default setting Increases color saturation highlights shapes and produces a Landscape CH vivid color image Changes the color slightly to create an antique look Emphasizes glossiness to produce a spectacular finish Reduces the saturation to create a soft look Reduces the saturation and increases the contrast to create Bleach Bypass the look of an old picture Creates a picture with strong image contrast as if taken with a Reversal Film reversal film Takes pictures using a B amp W color filter Cross Intentionally changes the hue and contrast The outcome Processing varies each time a picture is taken s6um s Bujooys s auton Custom Image is not available when the capture mode is set to SCN Scene mode 1 Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears GA ey O e gt Q GA Lem
8. ER E Ve e p ee Ae ht AR A SEA previous screen D Ke P 2 0 Woo Aes MENU easa A NOK sobew uipa a 5 Press the OK button The image selection screen appears 6 Use the e dial to select an image for applying the same filter effects and press the OK button You can only select an image that has not been processed with a filter The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Save as and press the OK button The filter processed image is saved as a new image Searching for the Original Image Searches for and displays the original image prior to digital filter application 1 Select Searching for the original image in Step 3 on p 177 and press the OK button The original image prior to digital filter application is retrieved Ki If the original image is no longer stored on the SD Memory Card the message Original image prior to digital filter application is not found appears Editing Out the Unwanted Red eye Effect You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes auton e Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be used for the Red eye Edit function e The Red eye Edit function does not work on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera An error message appears in Step 3 1 Select an image to edit in Playback mode and press the four way controller V The playback mode palette app
9. If you intend to record movies continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter kit K AC115 optional is recommended p 40 You can also use an optional remote control unit to record a movie p 100 Press the four way controller gt in d mode to display the screen for selecting on off for the use of the remote control instead of the normal Drive Mode setting screen Interval Movie Takes still pictures one by one at a set interval from a set time and records them as a single movie file Perform the following settings interval Set the shooting interval to 1 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min or 1 hour Set the time at which to start and stop recording from 5 Recording Time seconds to 99 hours The time that can be set varies depending on Interval Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time Start Interval Selecting Now starts recording immediately When Set Time is selected set Start Time Start Time Set the time at which to start shooting auton This mode is available only when the mode dial is set to d 1 Select Interval Movie in the 8 Movie 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The Interval Movie screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Interval and press the four way controller gt d Use the four way controller A Y 4Interval Movie to select the shooting interval Start Shooting
10. of available space on the SD Memory Ca The number of storable images may vary rd depending on the subject shooting conditions shooting mode and SD Memory Card etc Symbols IO Rec Mode menu D2 Movie menu gt Playback menu 65 221 67 109 222 xz 100 223 N Set up menu 184 224 C Custom Setting menu E 68 225 gt Playback button N E 19 21 61 t Green Delete button Se 19 21 62 144 4 Av EV Compensation button Bee Ee 19 21 79 AUTO Auto Picture 54 70 Standard o ae 70 J Portrait 70 71 AA Landscape o e 70 71 3X Macro on ceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 70 71 4a Night Scene Portrait 70 71 Ze Sunset oo cee 70 71 Blue Sky oiai 70 71 AW Forest 70 71 S Moving Object 00000 71 9 Night Scene aannnnaanannnn 71 Night Scene HDR 71 ag Night Snap nooi 71 PA EE tee 71 a Quick Macro occ 71 v HK POL EE T1 KGS ersonenmesmriir 71 amp Surf amp SNOW oo cece 72 HDR HDH 72 Backlight Silhouette 72 Candlelight ooaoeeannnaaane 72 Stage Lighting 72 D Museum 72 d Movie n se 111 A AC adapter cccceceeeeeeeee 40 Accessories 0ccccceeeeeeees 228 Action in M Mode nnana 147 Adding the date DPOF 202 AdobeRGB 0 cccceeeeeeeees 123 AE LOCK EE 82 AE Metering saeeneeeneeenneenenn 84 AF area ccccccseccceeeeceeeesseeee
11. Main Specifications Model Description Lens interchangeable SL digital still camera PENTAX bayonet Q mount Image Capture Unit Sensitivity AUTO ISO 125 to ISO 6400 1 3 EV step Standard Output Bulb up to ISO 1600 Image Stabilizer Sensor shift Shake Reduction File Formats File Format RAW DNG JPEG Exif 2 3 DCF2 0 compliant 4000x2248 6m 3456x1944 2688x1512 2m 1920x1080 4000x2664 8m 3456x2304 2688x1792 2m 1920x1280 Recorded Pixels 4000x3000 9m 3456x2592 2688x2016 3m 1920x1440 2992x2992 6m 2592x2592 2016x2016 2m 1440x1440 4000x3000 RAW DNG 12 bit Quality Level JPEG Best Better Good RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable Color Space sRGB AdobeRGB Storage Medium SD SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards Sees Date 100_1018 100_1019 g PENTX 100PENTX 101PENTX xipueddy S xipueddy b LCD Monitor pe TFT color LCD monitor wide angle viewing ze Dots Approx 460 000 dots Adjustment Brightness and colors adjustable Displa Field of View approx 100 Grid display 4 x 4 Grid Golden pay Section Scale display Bright dark area warning Histogram White Balance Auto TTL by CMOS image sensor Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Light D Daylight Color Preset N Daylight White W Cool White L Warm White Tungsten
12. Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels in the CMOS sensor No Select Pixel Mapping in the Set up 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Pixel Mapping screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Pixel Mapping and press the OK button Defective pixels are mapped and corrected and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again When the battery level is low Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping is displayed on the monitor Use the AC adapter kit K AC115 optional or install a fully charged battery Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera Memory You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned off The following function settings can be saved Flash Mode fF mw Flash Exposure Comp fw Drewe v Ieper v Custom ma 1 Senn v Praybackinto ipiay EV Compensaion v FieNo J hrer Select Memory in the TO Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Memory 1 screen appears Use the four way controller A V Memory 42 to select an item and use the ElSsh Medea Drive Mod four way controller lt gt to ints Daer Custom Image select v or O Sensitivity EVC ti Turn the e dial to display the Memory 2 SE Eai E CSN screen MENU Ee EA Settings are saved even when the camer
13. p 66 of the Rec Mode 2 menu Sbuuee Dunooue e Da HDR Capture Enables capturing images with high dynamic range Takes three images 3 EV underexposed standard proper exposure and 3 EV overexposed to create a single composite image with them A7 Lag HDR Capture is not available in the following situations when File Format is set to RAW or RAW when the shutter speed is set to Bulb when the capture mode is set to f Movie BC Blur Control mode or a Quick Macro of SCN Scene mode e When HDR Capture is set the following functions are not available Continuous Shooting Remote Continuous Shooting or Exposure Bracketing Flash modes other than amp Flash Off Multi exposure or Digital Filter The function selected last is used e During HDR Capture multiple images are combined together to create a single image so it will take time to save an image e Make sure to hold the camera firmly so that it does not move while the three images are taken If there is a great difference between the three images due to camera movement the message The operation could not be completed correctly appears and the image will not be saved Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select HDR Capture and press the OK button The HDR Capture screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt mm Ee to select Off
14. 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select O n Protect and press the OK button The screen to select how to change the settings is displayed d Use the four way controller A V to select Single Image or All Images and press the OK see lmage button All Images If you selected All Images proceed to Step 5 4 Use the e dial to select an image to protect j Use the four way controller A Y to select Protect and press the OK button Select Unprotect to cancel the f Protect protection of the image Unprotect os The image is protected and the amp I icon MENU appears at the top right of the screen Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to protect other images sBuiyes jeuonippy Buibuey9 R 6 Press the MENU button The camera returns to Playback mode Sbuues jeuonippy buibueyo a Changing the Naming System for Folders You can select a naming system for folders to store images The two digits of the month and day on which the picture was taken are assigned as the folder name in the form of xxx MMDD xxx is a sequential number from 100 to 999 MMDD month and day appears according to the display format set in Date Adjustment p 50 default setting Example 101_0125 Folder for images taken on January 25th PENTX The folder name is assigned in the form of xxxPENTX Example 101PENTX Set in Folder Name p 184 of the N Set up 2 menu Lang When the
15. Flash CTE Manual Configuration on monitor Fine Adjustment Adjustable 7 steps on A B axis and G M axis Focusing Mechanism Metering TTL image sensor metering multi segment metering center weighted metering and spot metering elerna Raide EV 1 3 to 17 ISO 125 F 1 9 lens 2 EV with Electronic Shutter gang enabled 2 EV using the ND filter Auto Picture modes Standard Portrait Landscape Macro Night Scene Portrait Night Scene Blue Sky Forest Scene modes Portrait Landscape Macro Moving Object Night Scene Portrait Sunset Blue Sky Night Scene Night Scene HDR Type Exposure Modes Night Snap Food Quick Macro Pet Kids Forest Surf A Snow HDR Backlight Silhouette Candlelight Stage Lighting Museum Program Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Bulb Blur Control JPEG only EV Compensation 3 EV 1 3 EV step Can be assigned to the button from the menu Continuous AE Lock as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway Lens shutter 1 2000 30 seconds 1 3 EV step 1 8000 30 seconds when Electronic Shutter is enabled Bulb Shutter When using a lens that has no lens shutter shooting at 1 8000 2 seconds with the electronic shutter is available Bulb shooting is not available Assets From wide open to F8 H Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter ND Filter Off On Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter Drive
16. Try downloading the update file again firmware update file p 197 Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware The maximum folder number 999 and file Image folder cannot be number 9999 are being used and no more created images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card p 198 The image could not be saved because of an SD Unable to store image Memory Card error The DPOF settings could not be saved because Settings not stored SD Memory Card is full Delete unwanted images and perform DPOF setting again p 165 The camera was unable to measure the manual white balance p 125 or use HDR Capture p 130 Try the operation again No more images can be You cannot select 100 or more images at a time selected for Index p 160 and Select amp Delete p 165 There are no images that can be processed No image can be processed using Digital Filter p 174 or RAW Development p 180 function Appears when you try to perform Resize p 172 Cropping p 173 Digital Filter p 174 Red eye This image cannot be Edit p 179 or RAW Development p 180 for processed images captured with other cameras or when you try to perform Resize or Cropping for minimum file size images The camera failed to create The creation of an index print image failed an image p 160 You are trying to set a function that is not available when the capture mode is set to AUTO Auto Picture SCN Scene or d
17. p 138 Green Button Assigns functions to the eng button p 144 LCD View Options Sets the monitor display in Capture o mode ek Sets the Instant Review display Memo Determines which settings to save S when the power is turned off i Shake Reduction 1 Activates the Shake Reduction function 1 Can be also set through the control panel Movie Menu Items The following settings can be performed in the 89 Movie 1 menu Press the MENU button when the mode dial is set to d to display the 29 Movie 1 menu Recorded Pixels Sets the number of recorded pixels or size of the movie Sets whether to record sound ee with ang Dier record sound together with em 1 E Exposure Setting Exposure Setting Sets whether to set the exposure manually whether to set the exposure Sets whether to set the exposure manually Activates the Movie SR function Takes still pictures at a set interval from a Interval Movie p 113 set time and records it as a single movie file 1 Can be also set through the control panel suoijoun4 Huljooyus GA gt O fe f gt ce E E gt O fe gt Vu 4 Shake Reduction Sets whether to use Shake Reduction C1 Options during standby mode as well Custom Setting Menu Items Set the C Custom Setting 1 2 menus to fully use the functions of this camera 1 AE L with AF Sets whether to lock the exposure value 83 Locked when the focus is locked p 2 Link
18. suoijeiodo asp e 5 Push down in the direction of the arrow to retract the built in flash auton e The built in flash discharges even when retracted which may cause vignetting to occur depending on the lens being used Vignetting may also occur at other times depending on the shooting conditions e Be sure to retract the built in flash if not planning to use it Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when retracting the flash bes H you do not want to let the built in flash discharge while it is retracted set 10 Flash When Retracted p 68 to Do Not Discharge Flash in the C Custom Setting 2 menu e You cannot take pictures while the built in flash is being charged If you want to take pictures while charging the built in flash set 11 Release While Charging p 68 to On in the C Custom Setting 2 menu Reviewing Images Playing Back Images You can play back captured images with the camera emo ww Press the P button The camera enters Playback mode and the most recently captured image image with the highest file number is displayed on the monitor For movies only the first frame is displayed on the monitor Press the INFO button during playback to display the shooting information of the image p 25 Press the four way controller lt gt lt 4 Displays the previous image gt Displays the next image e Refer to Playback Functions p 151 for d
19. 187 to Destination the video output setting changes to the video output format for that city Refer to List of World Time Cities p 189 for cities that can be selected as a hometown or destination Selecting the HDMI Output Format By default the maximum resolution is automatically selected to suit the AV device and camera However if it fails to play back images movies properly change the setting 1 2 d Leg Select HDMI Out in the X Set up 2 menu and press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller A Y to select the HDMI output format and press the OK button The maximum resolution corresponding to the AV device and Auto camera is automatically selected default setting 1080 1920x1080i 720p 1280x720p 480p 720x480p when Video Out is set to NTSC 576p 720x576p when Video Out is set to PAL Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again When the HDMI output format is set to 1080i or 720p the display of the AV device may display some items with different designs from those of camera on the screen D Editing Images This chapter describes how to edit the captured images Changing the Image Size ccccsseeseeseeeeeeeees 172 Processing IMAGES REENEN RRE KEREN E En 174 Developing RAW Images sccesseseeeeeeeeeeeees 180 Changing the Image Size Changing the Number of Recorded Pi
20. 2011 10 30AM a 0 Eee 01010 1 11425 F8 0 180125 2 0 0 vB T G1A1 Hion W S49 Neue SCH 0 0 05 05 2011 10 30AM Captured image 17 White Balance fine tuning p 127 Capture Mode p 69 18 Highlight Correction p 128 Protect setting p 199 19 Shadow Correction p 129 Folder number File number 20 Distortion Correction p 149 p 200 21 Shake Reduction p 96 Drive Mode p 64 Movie SR p 110 HDR Capture p 130 22 File Format p 121 Multi exposure p 107 23 JPEG Recorded Pixels p 122 Autofocus Method p 87 Movie Recorded Pixels p 109 AE Metering p 84 24 JPEG Quality p 123 Flash Mode p 57 25 Color Space p 123 Flash Exposure Compensation 26 Lens focal length p 58 27 Digital Filter p 135 ND Filter p 148 28 Image finishing tone p 131 Shutter speed p 77 29 Custom Image parameters p 132 Aperture value p 77 30 Shooting date and time Sensitivity p 75 31 DPOF setting p 201 EV Compensation p 79 32 Sound p 109 White Balance p 124 33 Recording time Indicators 9 and 10 appear only for images taken with the flash Indicators 6 11 17 18 19 20 26 27 and 31 appear only for images taken with the corresponding functions enabled Indicators 23 and 24 do not appear for RAW images Ww 2 e OD Cc 2 5 Q lt O CH o 3 OD o esauen nog Dusn 3104939 e Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness 4s distribution of an image The horizonta
21. All is selected protected images are also deleted U lt ET D OH 5 Tl E gt O Ep e gt KU suoijouny yoeqhe d S Connecting the Camera to an AV Device You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input terminal or HDMI input terminal and play back images Ki e For an AV device with multiple video input terminals check the operating manual of the AV device and select a suitable video input terminal for connecting the camera e You cannot output composite and HDMI video signals at the same time e While the camera is connected to an AV device nothing is displayed on the camera monitor Also you cannot adjust the volume on the camera Adjust the volume on the AV device e If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter kit K AC115 optional is recommended p 40 Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal or HDMI Input Terminal Provide a cable according to the terminal of the device to which you connect Terminal of AV Device Cable Used Video terminal AV cable I AVC7 optional HDMI terminal HDMI cable with an HDMI terminal Type D sold separately Turn the AV device and camera off 2 Open the terminal cover of the camera and connect the cable to the PC AV terminal or HDMI terminal d Connect the other end of the cable to the video input terminal on the AV device 4 Turn the AV device an
22. Auto Picture or amp Kids of SCN Scene mode e Autofocus Method is fixed to HJ when the capture mode is set to RS Moving Object Night Snap Pe Stage Lighting of SCN Scene mode e In AF Select 25 Points Select or Spot mode you can take pictures by fully pressing the shutter release button only when the subject is in focus To take pictures when the subject is not in focus set 7 AF Release Options p 68 to Release priority in the C Custom Setting 1 menu Selecting the Desired Focusing Area You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area AF area d Wes Select AF Select 25 Points or Select in Step 3 on p 88 and press the OK button The camera returns to the control panel Press the INFO button twice The camera is ready to take a picture Press the OK button The position and range of the AF area can be changed Select the AF area Available operations Four way controller Moves the AF area Av lt P E dial to the right Q Increases the size of the AF area when AF Select 25 Points is selected E dial to the left Reduces the size of the AF area when AF Select 25 Points is selected OK button Returns the AF area to the center Press the MENU button The AF area is set The set AF area remains in the memory even if the autofocus method is changed or the camera is turned off suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H su
23. Digital Filters cccceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 174 Editing Out the Unwanted Red eye Emtee 179 Developing RAW IM Q6 Ss cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeneesenenes 180 Developing One RAW Image 180 Developing Multiple RAW Images nsnnnnennnenneeneneeeenrrennnrensnrrrserree 182 Changing Additional Settings 183 How to Operate the Set up Menu ccccceessseeeeeseeeeeeeeneeenes 184 Set up Menu Items A 184 Camera d lte EE 186 Setting the Sound Effects Date and Time and Display LANGUAGES Ma seacadenis EE 186 Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display 190 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera Memory saanna0001101nn 195 Resetting the MenuS iii cerissesicesienctensd rinusadadses saweteauaidiie riaatuawaasaeeas 196 Checking the Camera Version Information 0ccccceeesseeeeeeeeees 197 File Management Settings ccccccesseeeeeeeseeeeeseeseeeeseeeseeeeseeaes 198 Formatting an SD Memory Card 198 Protecting Images from Deletion Protech 199 Changing the Naming System for Folders nnnnonnnnnnsnnnnnnenneennnnnne 200 Selecting the File Number Setting AAA 200 Creating New Folders nn nnnnnssaannnneesrerrneoorrrrrrnrssnnrrrrssnnrrresseerrrerne 201 Setting the DPOF SetttingS ccccccccccccssssseeeececseesseeeeseesaesseeeeees 201 Connecting to a Computer 203 Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer 005 204 Saving Images ON a Comput
24. ENUIS gt Playback 1 Rec Mode 1 You can also change the menu by turning the e dial Use the four way controller A V to select an item 1 2 3 HDR Capture Multi exposure Interval Shooting D Range Setting High ISO NR NRAUTO Distortion Correction 0 MENUA SAK Press the four way controller gt Available settings are displayed in the pop up menu or submenu 123 HDR Capture Multi exposure Interval Shooting D Range Setting TEKON Distortion Correction iion MENU SAN Use the four way controller A Y to select a setting Press the MENU button to cancel the pop up menu or return to the previous screen 123 HDR Capture Multi exposure Interval Shooting D Range Setting High ISO NR Distortion Correction Ww D Cancel Press the OK button The setting is saved Press the MENU button if a submenu is displayed Next set other items Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again 8 oO eae Jno Bursn 310499 H SiauEO INOA Dusn 310439 e Leg Even after you press the MENU 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 e You can select whether to display the menu tab selected the last time first or to always display the IO Rec Mode 1 menu first p 192 e Refer
25. Forest AM 70 71 FONAL eebe 198 Four way controller A V lt 4 gt See 19 21 30 64 Frame Composite Digital Filter t 175 Frame rate ccccceeeceeeeeeees 109 G t Green Delete button ee 19 21 62 144 Guide Display 69 191 Guide indicators c 0008 29 Guide number saaassneeeenneenn 213 H HDMI output format 170 HDMI terminal 168 ul 72 HDR Digital Filter 135 174 HDR Capture cceee 130 High Contrast Digital Filter EE 135 174 High Dynamic Range 130 High Low Key Adj Custom Image ccceeeeeeceeeseeeeeseeeeeees 132 High ISO NR _ ou eeeeecseeeeeeeees 85 Highlight Correction 128 Histogram 26 28 191 193 Hometown 187 Hot Shoe ccceeeeceeeeeeeeeees 17 Hue Custom Image 132 Image Capture Settings 120 Image Comparison 159 Image finishing tone 131 Image Rotation 0 164 Image storage capacity NEE 40 242 COX EE 160 INFO button 19 21 22 25 Initial settings ceeeee 48 Initializing a memory card 198 Installing software 207 Instant Review 55 192 x1pueddy G 246 gt x D 5 x Interval Movie 113 Interval Shooting sseaannn 104 Invert Color Digital Filter EE 135 174 ISO sensitivity eee 75 J JPEG vue
26. Language aa English Video Out Date Adjustment HDMI Out World Time USB Connection Sound Effects HL Folder Name Guide Display 3SeC Create New Folder LCD Display Settings Power Saving Flicker Reduction 50 Hz Auto Power Off MENUSA MENUSA A Set up 3 menu A 1 2B Reset Pixel Mapping Dust Removal Format Firmware Version Info venue sBuiyes jeuonippy Buibuey9 G Camera Settings Setting the Sound Effects Date and Time and Display Language Setting the Sound Effects You can turn the camera operation sound on or off or change its volume The sound for the following items can be set e In focus e AE L AE Lock operation sound e Self timer e Remote Control e One Push File Format operation sound when One Push File Format is assigned to the button e Shutter Sound 1 Select Sound Effects in the Set up 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The Sound Effects 1 screen appears No Press the four way controller Vv and use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the volume Select from six levels When set to 0 you can turn all the sound effects off So Use the four way controller A Y Sound Effects 12 to select an item and use the Volume lt icom E four way controller lt gt to eren AE L select w or O Self timer Remote Control Turn the e dial to display the Sound One Push File Format Effects 2 screen MENU Es
27. Modes Single frame Continuous Hi Lo Self timer 12s 2s Remote Mode Selection Control 0 sec 3 sec continuous Auto Bracketing 3 frames remote control Approx 5 fps JPEG 12m X x Continuous Hi up to 5 frames Continuous Shooting Approx 1 5 fps JPEG 12m xx Continuous Lo up to 100 frames Built in Flash Built in retractable P TTL flash Guide number approx 7 Type ISO200 m approx 5 6 ISO125 m Angle of view coverage equivalent to 28 mm in 35 mm format Flash Modes P TTL Red eye Reduction Slow speed Sync Trailing Curtain Sync Syne Speed Lens shutter 1 2000 seconds Electronic shutter 1 13 seconds y p Used with external flash unit 1 250 seconds Flash Exposure 2 0 to 1 0 EV Compensation Capture Functions Customimade Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Radiant Muted g Bleach Bypass Reversal Film Monochrome Cross Processing Noise Reduction High ISO NR nynamig Range Highlight Correction Shadow Correction Setting Distortion Correction Diaital Filter Toy Camera High Contrast Shading Slim HDR Invert Color g Extract Color Color Water Color Posterization Fish eye HDR Capture Auto HDR 1 HDR 2 Multi exposure Number of shots 2 9 Exposure adjusted automatically Interval Shootin Shooting interval 1 sec to 24 hr Start Interval setting g immediately from the set time Number of shots up to 999 images xipu ddy S xipued
28. N Set up 1 menu o gt Q gt Gi gt gt Q Q O gt v T OD of gt Sbumee jeuonppy Pubueuz H Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed Set the initial menu tab displayed on the monitor when the MENU button is pressed 1 Select 12 Save Menu Location in the C Custom Setting 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The 12 Save Menu Location screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Reset Menu Location or Save Menu Location and press the OK button The 48 Rec Mode 1 menu D2 Movie 1 menu in d Reset Menu mode and P Playback 1 menu in Playback mode is Location always displayed first default setting Save Menu The menu tab last selected is displayed first Location Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Setting the Display for Instant Review You can set the Instant Review p 55 display settings No Select Instant Review in the IO Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Instant Review screen appears Press the four way controller lima gt use the four way controller A VY to select a display time SOIA and press the OK button CRU AFE MENUXOE T d Use the four way controller A Y to select Enlarge Instant Review Histogram or Bright Dark Area and use the four way controller lt gt
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30. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop e The drive mode is fixed to Si when the capture mode is set to S Moving Object Petz Kids of SCN Scene mode e The focus position is locked in the first frame e If File Format is changed to RAW or RAW while i is selected the shooting mode is temporarily changed to Si e The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the built in flash You can set the camera to enable the shutter release before the built in flash is ready in 11 Release While Charging of the C Custom Setting 2 menu p 60 e Select a mode other than i or Si in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel the continuous shooting The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode is set to CO Off in Memory p 195 of the B Rec Mode 3 menu suoijoun4 Huljooyus H Interval Shooting Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time The following settings can be performed When taking two or more pictures set the wait time until the Interval next picture is taken from 1 second to 24 hours Set the number of shots to be taken from 1 to 999 When Start Number of Shots A i Interval is set to Now you can select two or more pictures Select whether to take the first picture now or at a set time Start Interval Selecting Now starts recording immediately When Set Time is selected set Start Time Start Time Set the time at
31. When Start Interval is set to Now a picture is taken immediately Instant Review is displayed and then the monitor display turns off When the number of pictures set in Number of Shots has been taken Interval shooting complete is displayed and then the camera turns off i e When recording with Interval Movie use the AC adapter kit K AC115 optional or install a fully charged battery If the battery is not sufficiently charged it may become depleted during recording and cause recording of the movie to stop e Interval Movie is canceled when the SD Memory Card has no more available space Playing Back Movies Recorded movies can be played back in Playback mode in the same manner as saved still pictures 1 Use the four way controller lt gt to select a movie to play back The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor Press the four way controller 4 Movie playback starts Available operations Four way controller 4 Pauses Resumes playback Four way controller gt Forwards a frame when paused Press and hold Fast forwards playback four way controller gt Four way controller a Reverses a frame when paused Press and hold Fast reverses playback four way controller lt 4 Four way controller Y Stops playback Displays the playback mode palette when stopped p 152 E dial Adjusts the volume 6 levels 4 Av button Saves the displayed image as a JPEG fil
32. and press the OK button MENA 00 00 00 Recording Time 00 00 00 Start Interval Now Stant Time MENUKA OKLO 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Recording Time and press the four way controller gt GA gt fe fe f gt Q 7 E gt Q a fe gt 7 GA gt O fe F gt Q 7A E gt O fe gt VU 10 if 12 Use the four way controller lt gt to select hours minutes or seconds and use the four way controller A V to set the time Press the four way controller gt to finish the setting Use the four way controller A Y to select Start Interval and press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller A V to select Now or Set Time and press the OK button If you selected Now proceed to Step 10 Use the four way controller A V to select Start Time and press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller lt gt to select hours or minutes and use the four way controller A V to set the time Press the four way controller gt to finish the setting Use the four way controller A V to select Start Shooting and press the OK button After the message Press the shutter release button to start interval shooting appears the monitor turns off Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates Press the shutter release button fully
33. auton Pressing the MENU button while setting the date and time cancels the settings made up to that point and switches the camera to Capture mode After initial settings are complete if the camera power is turned off before the date and time settings are complete the Date Adjustment screen will appear first the next time you turn the camera on You can also set the date and time from the menu later p 187 Leg When you press the OK button in Step 6 the seconds value is set to 0 To bg set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 0 seconds e You can change the language and date and time settings from the menu p 187 p 190 payieys Bumae ba Memo 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to AUTO Auto Picture to have the camera select the optimum settings based on the subject For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures refer to chapter 4 and onward Basic Shooting Operation ccccssseseseeeeneeeees 54 USING a ZOOM Lens 1 ec ceccceeeceeeneeneeeeeneeeneneeneneneees 56 Using the Built in Flash cc eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 57 REVIEWING Images ccceeeeceeeeeeneseeeeeeneseneeeenenees 61 Suougiodo siseg e Basic Shooting Operation Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings This camera features various capture modes focus modes and drive mo
34. button halfway The autofocus system operates When Focus Method is set to MF turn the focusing ring until the subject is clearly visible on the focusing screen Press the shutter release button fully Movie recording starts Press the shutter release button again Movie recording stops GA Gi fe fe f gt Q 7 E gt O fe gt VU suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H i ee e When Sound is set to 1q On the camera operation sounds are also recorded When recording a movie mount the camera onto a tripod and do not operate the camera while recording When recording a movie regardless of the focus method setting recording starts when the shutter release button is pressed fully even if the subject is not in focus While recording a movie the autofocus system does not operate The flash is not available When recording a movie using image processing such as Digital Filter some frames may be omitted from the recorded movie If the internal temperature of the camera becomes high during movie recording the recording may be terminated to protect the camera circuitry e You can record a movie continuously up to 4 GB or 25 minutes When the SD Memory Card is full recording stops and the movie is saved The screen display in f mode is set according to the LCD View Options p 191 setting made in the IO Rec Mode 3 menu However the Bright Dark Area warning is not displayed during movie recording
35. default values 1 No Select Reset Custom Functions in the C Custom Setting 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The Reset Custom Functions screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Reset and press the OK button The settings are reset and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Checking the Camera Version Information You can check the version information for software firmware in the camera If an update file for the firmware is released you can update the camera to the latest firmware version temp Refer to the PENTAX website for more information and procedural details regarding updates 1 Select Firmware Version Info in the X Set up 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The firmware versions for the camera and lens are displayed on the Firmware Firmware Version Info Camera Version Info screen Ver X XX If an update file is saved on your SD Lens 01 STANDARD PRIME Memory Card you can run the update at Ver X XX a later time 2 Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again auton e You cannot return a camera to its previous firmware version after updating it e Before running the update be sure to save the data on your SD Memory Card to a computer or other location e When the battery level is low Not enough battery power remaining to update t
36. exposure is displayed in yellow The shutter is released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus Face Detection Tracks the subject in focus when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The shutter is released by pressing the shutter release button suoijoun 4 Huljooyus ba fully even if the subject is not in focus Sets the focusing area to the desired area default setting AF Select The sensor is divided into 25 areas 5 horizontal by 5 vertical 25 Points and you can select a wider or narrower focusing area by using 25 9 5 3 or just 1 of those 25 areas available p 89 Sets the focusing area by the number of pixels You can select a setting more detailed than AF Select 25 Points EE Spot Sets the focusing area to a limited area at the center Select 1 Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Autofocus Method and press the OK button The Autofocus Method screen appears suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H d Loge Use the four way controller lt gt Femme to select an autofocus method AF Select 25 Points and press the OK button The camera returns to the control panel d ifCancel e You can also change the setting from the Focus Settings p 65 of the IO Rec Mode 1 menu e Autofocus Method is fixed to when the capture mode is set to AUTO
37. exposure value does not change and a picture is taken at a brightness level set when AE Lock is activated suoijoun4 Buljooyus H suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure The following three methods are available Los The sensor meters the brightness in 16 different zones default setting Even in backlit locations this mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure Metering is weighted at the center of the sensor The sensitivity increases at the center and no automatic adjustment is performed even during backlit scenes Multi segment metering Center weighted metering The brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the sensor Spot metering You can use this in combination with the AE Lock function p 82 when the subject is extremely small anda correct exposure is difficult to obtain Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select AE Metering and press the OK button The AE Metering screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt me WEE to select a metering method and VIS ress the OK button j The camera returns to the control panel MENU elta e You can also change the setting from the Rec Mode 1 me
38. for other images up to 999 Press the OK button The DPOF settings for the selected image is saved and the camera returns to Playback mode e Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be printed on the pictures even if the date for DPOF setting is set to W e The number of copies specified in the All Images setting applies to all the images and that specified in the Single Image setting is canceled Before printing check that the specified number is correct 9 Connecting to a Computer This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer install the supplied CD ROM etc Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer Saving Images on a Computer ERKENNEN 205 Using the Provided Software cssceeee 207 1 ndwo e oi Huljo9uU0y o Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer The captured still pictures and movies can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camera using a USB cable and RAW images can be developed using the provided software SILKYPIX Developer Studio We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer or to use the software e Windows Windows XP SP3 or later 32 bit Home Pro Windows Vista 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit e Installation requires administrator rights e Can be run as a 32 bit application on any 64 bit Edition of Windows Intel Pentium compatible proces
39. four way controller A V lt gt to select Cropping and press the OK button The cropping frame to specify the size and position of the area to crop appears on the screen d Specify the size and position of the area to crop by using cropping frame 3 2 Oh2 Mace OK E Sl Available operations Four way controller A Y lt 4 gt Moves the cropping frame 4 Av button Changes the aspect ratio button Rotates the cropping frame only when the cropping frame can be rotated 4 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Fi Use the four way controller A V to select Save as and press the OK button The cropped image is saved as a new image sobew Bupa be Processing Images Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit captured images using digital filters The following filters are available Creates a monochrome Monochrome image such as a black and Infrared Filter REH Creates an image that Toy Camera looks as though it was shot Blur Low Medium High with a toy camera Tone Break Red Green Blue Y ellow High Enhances the contrast in intensive ios Contrast the image y Creates an image with Shading Type 6 types Shading darkened edges Shading Level 3 to 3 Slim Changes the horizontal and 8to 8 vertical ratio of images Creates an image that HDR looks like a high dynamic Low Medium High range image Invert Color Inverts image colo
40. going to discard give away or sell your SD Memory Card you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information e The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you we request that you complete the product registration which can be found on the CD ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website Refer to p 209 for details Thank you for your cooperation Contents For Using Your Camera Gate 1 Care to be Taken During Handling snnnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnssnnrnrrssnnrrrrssnne 4 RTE EE 7 Composition of the Operating Manual 13 Before Using Your Camera 15 Checking the Contents of the Package ccccccccseseseessssneeees 16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts s cecssseeeees 17 Capture Mode EE 18 TAY ACI ee 20 Monit r BI ER How to Change Function Settings ccccccsseseeeeeseeeeeesseneeeees 30 Using the Direct Keys tackcsistatcas sduccsataseadendatee deeg een Ee degen 30 Using the Control Panel EE 31 Using the MenuS EE 32 Getting Started 35 Attaching th Strap EE 36 inserting the Battery arearen aa aee annia aa e aaa an 37 Charging the Battery E 37 Inserting Removing the Batter 38 Battery Level Indicator eicccscscccuesciaucaseaten sv aasecuentneveradiatisianstedsdeiaadtenes 39 Approximate Image Storag
41. gt Q A Kail Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Custom Image and press the OK button The Custom Image setting screen appears After turning the power on if you have taken any images before pressing the OK button the last image taken is displayed in the background Use the four way controller A V lt P to select an image finishing tone Press the G Av button The screen to select a parameter appears Use the four way controller A V to choose a parameter you want to change The following parameters can be changed according to the selected image finishing tone Saturation 4 to 4 Hue 4 to 4 Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Radiant neh EE Contrast 4 to 4 Sharpness Fine Sharpness 4 to 4 Magenta Purple Blue Cyan ed Reversal Film Sharpness Fine Sharpness 4 to 4 Filter Effect None Green Yellow Orange Red Magenta Blue Cyan Infrared Filter Toning Off Green Y ellow Orange Red Monochrome Magenta Purple Blue Cyan High Low Key Adj 4 to 4 Contrast 4 to 4 Sharpness Fine Sharpness 4 to 4 Random Preset 1 3 Favorite 1 3 1 1 For Favorite 1 3 you are required to save the settings of a cross processed image as a favorite in advance through the playback mode palette p 134 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the settings The background image changes according to the se
42. image in a format This image cannot be not supported by this camera You may be able displayed to play it back on another brand of camera or a computer There is no SD Memory Card inserted in the No card in the camera camera p 43 The SD Memory Card has a problem and image Memory card error capture and playback are impossible It may be viewable on a computer but not with this camera The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on another Card is not formatted device and is not compatible with this camera Use the card after formatting it with this camera p 198 The write protect switch on an SD Memory Card Card is locked you have inserted is locked Unlock the SD Memory Card This image cannot be You are trying to enlarge an image that cannot be enlarged enlarged You are trying to delete an image that is This image is protected protected Remove protection from the image p 199 Not enough battery Appears during Pixel Mapping if the battery level power remaining to is insufficient Install a fully charged battery or activate Pixel Mapping use the AC adaptor kit K AC115 optional p 40 x ipu ddy e Appears when trying to update the firmware if the battery level is insufficient Install a fully charged battery or use the AC adaptor kit K AC115 optional p 40 Unable to update firmware Unable to update the firmware The update file is There is a problem with the damaged
43. is set to O Off in Memory p 195 of the t 8 Rec Mode 3 menu the Standard display always appears first when the camera is turned on es we INO Dusnaioiag e Histogram display The following histograms can be displayed when playing back still pictures The Brightness histogram shows the distribution of brightness and the RGB histogram shows the distribution of color intensity Press the four way controller A Y to switch between Brightness histogram and RGB histogram Brightness histogram RGB histogram 1 Histogram Brightness 7 Shutter speed 2 Protect setting 8 Aperture value 3 Folder number File number 9 Sensitivity 4 Save the RAW file data 10 Histogram R 5 Switch RGB histogram 11 Histogram G Brightness histogram 12 Histogram B 6 File Format Indicator 2 appears only for protected images Indicator 4 appears only when the file format of the last captured image is JPEG and the image can also be saved in RAW format p 61 be If Bright Dark Area p 154 of the P Playback 1 menu is set to amp On bright overexposed portions blink red and dark underexposed portions blink yellow except when in RGB histogram display or Detailed information display Detailed information display oOo ON oO o kh ON ech 11 12 13 14 15 16 Still picture S SCN 6100 0001 am Ein ge 2000 F2 8 IS01600 Es ze rs 2 fis o eraz JPEG FPR SRGB 50mm on aoa i 05 05
44. is pressed when the mode dial or quick dial is turned Recording Movies In this camera you can record movies with the following format e Frame rate 30 fps e Sound Monaural e File format MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Changing the Settings for Movie Recording Settings for recording movies can be changed in the amp Movie menu 1 Set the mode dial to d and press the MENU button The amp Movie 1 menu appears S Press the four way controller once if you press the MENU button in any other capture mode Le gt 2 Press the four way controller 1920x1080 C 99 99 99 Vv and then press the four way V zaaglal babc ng S controller gt Use the four way TEE Movie SR controller A Y to select the e Cat number of recorded pixels and press the OK button P Cancel default setting 1920x1080 When the number of recorded pixels is changed the amount of recordable time for that setting appears at the top right of the screen d Use the four way controller A V to select Sound and press the four way controller gt GA gt O fe F gt ce E E gt O fe gt Vu Se g Lag Use the four way controller 4 V to select ui or NY and press the OK button wm Records sound default setting Ny Does not record sound Use the four way controller A Y to select Exposure Setting and press the four way controller gt Use the four way
45. of SCN Scene mode when the shutter speed is set to Bulb when HDR Capture is set e Exposure Bracketing cannot be used with Interval Shooting or Multi exposure at the same time The function selected last is used 1 Press the four way controller kim Capture mode The Drive Mode setting screen appears 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select Bi d Press the four way controller Vv and use the four way controller lt gt to select or St Exposure Takes pictures with the shutter release button Bracketing Takes pictures with an optional remote control unit The remote control operates according to the Remote Control shooting p 100 setting The shutter is immediately released when set to Bo Remote Continuous Shooting e Exposure Bracket Z Remote Ctrl 4 Press the four way controller Y and turn the e dial to set the bracket value The bracket value can be set in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV depending on the lens being used Step Interval Bracket Value suoijoun 4 Huljooyus G 1 3 EV 0 3 0 ED 1 3 1 7 2 0 2 3 42 7 3 0 1 2 EV 0 5 1 0 41 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 Available operations 4 Av button Adjusts the EV compensation value only when taking gt e dial underexposed or overexposed images button Resets the compensation value Available only when Green Button is assigned to the button in Green Button of the IO Rec Mode
46. output is not sufficient ace Built in Flash e Built in Flash Cc 2 5 Lem 3 D aI D gi yse j eu Dutsen a Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the effective distance of the flash for aperture values Maximum flash distance L1 Guide number Aperture value Minimum flash distance L2 Maximum flash distance 6 The value 6 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built in flash alone Example When the sensitivity is ISO 200 and the aperture value is F2 0 L1 7 2 0 approx 3 5 m L2 3 5 6 approx 0 6 m Therefore the flash can be used in a range of about 0 6 m to 3 5 m However the built in flash in this camera cannot be used when the distance is 0 7 m or less When the flash is used at closer than 0 7 m it causes vignetting in the picture corners light is distributed unevenly and a picture may be overexposed Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances Aperture value F Guide number Shooting distance Example When the sensitivity is ISO 200 and the shooting distance is 3 m the aperture value is F 7 3 approx 2 3 If the resulting number 2 3 in the above example is not available as a lens aperture a smaller number that is closest 2 0 in the above example is generally used Lens Compatibility wit
47. portrait and the background are captured beautifully and sei can be used in P Program or Av Aperture Priority mode Ki e Slow speed Sync slows down 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 e Slow speed Sync can also be performed with an external flash Using the Trailing Curtain Sync Trailing Curtain Sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter closes When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed Trailing Curtain Sync and Slow speed Sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged For example when shooting a moving car with Trailing Curtain Sync trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car immediately before the shutter is closed Therefore the picture will include a sharp well lit car with trailing light behind it Slow speed Sync Leading Curtain Sync Trailing Curtain Sync emo Trailing Curtain Sync slows down the shutter speed Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake Distance and Aperture when Using the Built in Flash Relationships among the guide number aperture and distance must be considered when shooting with the flash to obtain a correct exposure Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if the flash
48. s6um s Bujooys S Adjusts the aperture value while the shutter speed remains Av SHIFT fixed to obtain a proper exposure Disables the button operation when pressed in M mode 4 Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Setting the Lens Functions You can set the lens functions Depending on the type of the lens attached available functions differ Setting the ND Filter Sets whether to use the ND filter built in to the lens 1 Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears N Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select ND Filter and press the OK button The ND Filter screen appears So Use the four way controller lt gt Fep to select Off or On and press Ky the OK button The camera returns to the control panel Sbumae Dunooue o L You can also change the setting from the IO Rec Mode 1 menu p 65 This function is fixed to Off when an ND filter is not built in to the lens Correcting Lens Distortion Reduces lens distortions occurring due to lens properties 1 Select Distortion Correction in the IO Rec Mode 2 menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A V to select On or Off and press El wetryine the OK button Seen Dos ule Interval Shooting CEEE D Range Setting High ISO NR O ifCancel
49. set to M the sensitivity is fixed to the last set value e The minimum sensitivity is ISO 250 when Highlight Correction p 128 is set to On e Captured images may show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set You can change the setting in High ISO NR of the IO Rec Mode 2 menu p 85 suoloun Buljoous H suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H Expanding the Dynamic Range Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas The larger it is the better the whole range from dark to bright areas will appear in the picture By expanding the dynamic range you can expand the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels making it more difficult for bright areas or dark areas to occur in the image To expand the dynamic range make the settings in D Range Setting of the IO Rec Mode 2 menu p 128 Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features the following four exposure modes The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows ey Available Restricted x Not available Change Change Grange Exposure Mode Shutter Aperture g T Value Sensitivity m than 1 In Green Button of the TO Rec Mode 3 menu you can make the setting so that the shutter speed and or aperture value can be changed by turning the e dial p 146 1 Set the mode dial to P Tv Av or M 2 Los Turn the e dial to adjust the value gt appe
50. shooting date E dial to the right Q Displays the selected image at full screen Turn to the left to return to the calendar display INFO button The camera returns to the multi image display screen button Deletes selected images Press the OK button A full screen display of the selected image appears Comparing Images You can display two images side by side 1 2 Press the four way controller Vv in Playback mode The playback mode palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select I9 Image Comparison and press the OK button The last image displayed will be displayed twice side by side Select two images you want to compare using the e dial and compare them at left and right Available operations 4 Av button Moves the selection frame right image both images and left image E dial Displays the previous or next image when the selection frame is placed on the left or right image Enlarges or reduces both images simultaneously at the same magnification from 1 to 16 times when the selection frames are placed on both images Four way controller Moves the enlarged area A Vv lt P OK button Returns a displayed area of the enlarged area to the center while moving the enlarged area T button Deletes the selected image when the selection frame is placed on the left or right image INFO button Switches information display On Off
51. software Click Product Registration on the screen in Step 3 on p 208 SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 0 for PENTAX A world map for Internet Product Registration is displayed If a computer is connected to the Internet click the displayed country or region and then follow the instructions to register your software Note that you can only register online if your country or area is shown Jayndwioy e ot Bumaeuuoc S 10 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built in flash and describes how to take pictures with an external flash Using the Built in Flash ena 212 Using an External Flash Optional 215 yse 4 oy Duten a Using the Built in Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in Tv Mode e When taking a moving subject you can use the flash to change the blur effect e The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness Using the Flash in Av Mode e You can set the desired aperture value to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away e The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness Using the Slow speed Sync You can use Slow speed Sync in Ze Night Scene Portrait of SCN Scene mode or Tv Shutter Priority mode when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background Both the
52. the camera is turned on p uezs Buig o N Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style Press the four way controller Date Adjustment gt and use the four way iDatelkonm ati mmddyy 24h E controller A V to selectthe date P 01 01 2011 format Time 00 00 Settings complete Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd MENTA OKLO Press the four way controller kl and use the four way controller A V to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Format Press the four way controller el and press the four way controller gt The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to mm dd yy Use the four way controller A V Date Adjustment to set the month Date Format mm dd yy 24h Set the day and year in the same manner OCE Time 00 00 Settings complete Next set the time If you select 12h in Step 2 the camera switches between am and pm depending BELSCH T on the time 6 Press the four way controller Y to select Settings complete and V EE mm dd yy 24h press the OK button Date 05 05 2041 Date Adjustment The camera switches to Capture mode and is ready to take a picture If you set the date and time from the UCancel Bok menu the screen will return to the N Set up 1 menu In this case press the MENU button
53. the battery or dispose of the battery in fire This can cause an explosion or fire If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes it may cause irritation to the skin Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Precautions for D LI68 Battery Usage USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY DO NOT INCINERATE DO NOT DISASSEMBLE DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP 140 F 60 C Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children A Warning e Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children 1 If the product falls or is operated accidentally it may cause serious personal injuries 2 Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation 3 To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake keep them out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera When traveling take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures Such as at a wedding or when traveling Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or transferri
54. the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed areas 1 Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Highlight Correction and press the OK button The Highlight Correction screen appears d Use the four way controller lt 4 gt TO to select Auto On or Off and RZ press the OK button The camera returns to the control panel MENU Or TA L When Highlight Correction is set to On the minimum sensitivity is set to es ISO 250 e The selectable items are limited in the following shooting modes 4 Night Snap or Stage Lighting of SCN Scene mode Fixed to On M Manual mode Auto not available Shadow Correction Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of underexposed areas 1 Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Shadow Correction and press the OK button The Shadow Correction screen appears d Use the four way controller lt gt pemo to select Auto On or Off and KI press the OK button The camera returns to the control panel d H d iiCancel s6um s Bujooys f Lang You can also set Highlight Correction and Shadow Correction in D Range Setting
55. the four way controller A V to select Cancel after 1 shot and use the four way controller lt gt to select w or O The recording format returns to the original file format after a picture is taken default setting The setting is canceled when any of the following operations are performed the button is pressed again the button MENU button or power switch is pressed the mode dial is turned Use the four way controller A WV to choose a file format The left side is the File Format p 121 setting and the right side is the file format when the button is pressed Press the four way controller leron men gt use the four way controller ZW One Push File Format 4 V toselectafileformatthatis SKI M used when the button is SS pressed and press the OK en i button oss Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again GA ey O O gt co GA Lem gt Q Sbuuee Dunooue PS Setting the E dial Operation in P Mode Set the value to be changed with the e dial when the capture mode is set to P Program mode 1 2 4 Lag Select Green Button in Step 2 on p 144 Use the four way controller A V to select E dial in Program and press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller A v Green Button sml to select the value to be changed MOSA Ty Av O
56. to the following pages for details on each menu 3 Rec Mode menu p 65 amp Movie Menu p 67 P Playback menu p 153 N Set up menu p 184 C Custom Setting menu p 68 e Some shooting functions can be saved to the quick dial and loaded with the dial operation p 138 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures Be sure to read this and follow the instructions Attaching the Strap ccccccssseeessseeeeeeeeeeeenseees 36 Inserting the Battery ccccesssseseesseeeeeneseeeeees 37 Inserting Removing an SD Memory Card 43 Attaching a BEE 45 Turning the Camera On and Off 2 47 JOER dl e EE 48 p uezs Buia S Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug then secure it on the inside of the clasp 2 Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above Inserting the Battery Insert the battery into the camera Use the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI68 exclusively developed for the PENTAX Q Charging the Battery When using the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used in a long time or when Battery depleted appears recharge the battery Note AC plug cord Listed Type SPT 2 or NISPT 2 18 2 flexible cord rated 125 V 7A minimum 6ft 1 8m 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger 2 Plug the
57. turn it back on press the power switch Ki e The Power Saving function does not work while recording a movie e The Auto Power Off function does not work in the following situations when a slideshow is played back when the camera is connected to a computer with an USB cable Setting the Capture Mode Display Method Sets the monitor display method in Capture mode 1 Select LCD View Options in the 43 Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The LCD View Options screen appears Press the four way controller LCD View Options gt use the four way controller ShowiGrid OFF 4 Y to select a grid display Ge og F type and press the OK button Select from Re default setting H 4x4 Grid Ed Golden Section or MENU Cancel Ee Scale Use the four way controller A V to select Histogram or Bright Dark Area and use the four way controller ak to select v or O Shows the brightness distribution of an image p 26 Bright overexposed portions blink red and dark BEE underexposed portions blink yellow p 28 Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Setting the Guide Display Time Set the length of time that the guides p 69 are displayed on the monitor when the Capture mode is changed Select from 3 sec default setting 10 sec 30 sec and Off Set in Guide Display p 184 of the
58. unevenness may occur in the monitor image and or captured image Images cannot be displayed on the monitor while data is being saved to an SD Memory Card S ide es we INO Dusnaioiag H esauen INOA Dusn 3104939 e How to Change Function Settings Function settings can be changed using the direct keys control panel or menus This section explains the basic ways to change function settings Using the Direct Keys In Capture mode you can set Sensitivity White Balance Flash Mode and Drive Mode by pressing the four way controller A V lt gt p 64 Below how to set Flash Mode is explained as an example 1 Press the four way controller lt 4 in Capture mode The Flash Mode setting screen appears 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select a flash mode deeg De a ahs d ben S M S Ay GE K dE E 8 RK vw KC e ENG OS P d Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture While shooting the current settings can be checked on the monitor and Using the Control Panel you can switch to the control panel and change settings Below how to set JPEG Quality is explained as an example Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears Use the four way controller A V lt P to select an item you want to change the setting for You cannot select items that cannot be changed as a result of current camera settin
59. use when taking pictures in sunlight Approx 5 200K For use when taking pictures in the fix Shade shade It reduces the bluish color tones in Approx 8 000K a picture ve Cloudy ih Sg when taking pictures on cloudy Approx 6 000K For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting Select the type of fluorescent light D Fluorescent Daylight Color Approx 6 500K N Fluorescent Daylight White Approx 5 000K W Fluorescent Cool White Approx 4 200K L Fluorescent Warm White Approx 3 000K For use when taking pictures under light Tungsten bulbs or other tungsten light It reduces Approx 2 850K the reddish color tones in a picture For use when taking pictures using the Ze wp Flash built in flash Approx 5 400K CIE Use this to keep and strengthen the color tone of the light source in the image Use this to manually adjust the white EL Manual balance according to the lighting when taking pictures 1 The color temperatures K shown above are all estimates These do not indicate precise colors 2 CTE Color Temperature Enhancement Automatically adjusts the white balance Approx 4 000 to AWB Auto default setting 8 000K aww Fluorescent 7 Light Sbumae Dunooue e auton The white balance is fixed to AWB when the capture mode is set to AUTO Auto Picture or SCN Scene mode 1 J Lg Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The White Balance setting screen appears Aft
60. 1 KZ OFF OUSER Mode Manager MENU oF TAA OKKOJ N Press the button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Save Settings and press the OK button Save Settings Save Thumbnail E SE eee ae ws Use the four way controller A Y to select Save and press the OK button The settings are saved and the screen that was displayed in Step 2 appears again Saves cumant sattings MUSE Cancel oKeyi Saving a Thumbnail Image to the USER Mode If you take an image that you like you can save the image along with the settings used in that image to make it even easier to take pictures 1 Select from USER 1 to 3 for which settings were saved on the screen in Step 2 on p 142 2 Press the T button The save confirmation screen appears d Use the four way controller A V to select Save Thumbnail and press the OK button The image selection screen appears 4 Turn the e dial to choose an image SIOA You can select from any of the captured images 5 Use the four way controller A V to select Save and press the OK button The image is saved and displayed in an USER 1 image list pa oe OUSER Mode Manager MENU Oli s6um s Bujooys f Setting the Green Button and E dial Functions Setting the Green Button Operation You can assign one of the following functions to the butt
61. 144 File Format JPEG RAW RAW File All RAW Format age S S S Action in M Mode P LINE p 147 E dial in Program P SHIFT p 146 Show Grid bes Off S i 0 Off p 191 Options Bright Dark Area O Off S S S S S S RS Yes p 192 Y Instant Enlarge Instant Review cO Off Y SC u Y Y E Bright Dark Area O Off E Roe el Dm ves Memory HDR Capture p 195 met Yes T DZ Movie Menu Reset Ye Ye Ye Or Ye Ye Ye Ye e Recorded Pixels 1920x1080 p 109 Recording 5 sec Interval Movie Time W S S S S S S S S xipueddy e EE Exposure Seting e Ji Yes fStartinerval nw ve 12 00 AM 00 00 Playback Mode Palette Item Default Setting 5 e Monochrome EE KE Resize Maximum size according to the setting wm SS ES CSC SS Yes Yes p 164 Digital Filter p 174 D U g N D Index p 160 p 199 Slideshow p 163 Yes No Yes Save Cross Processing Yes Ye Recorded Pixels 12m poe een Quality Level xxx Movie Editing Image Comparison a p 159 P Playback Menu Slideshow Screen Effect Yes p 162 ojj oo o TO ch Q N N O amp N Quick Zoom Yes Boems JI Jeer p 154 xipueddy S xipueddy e A Set up Menu Language s ieaie New Foley REES Poel Mapping oo Removal Start up Action Shut down Action o Off Reset Setting S SS SS SS RS S RS S RS
62. 3 menu p 144 5 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture GA gt fe fe F gt Q TI E gt O fe gt VU Los e When Autofocus Method p 87 is set to AF Select 25 Points Select or Spot the focus position is locked in the first image and is used for subsequent images e Switch to a mode other than or in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel Exposure Bracketing The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode is set to CO Off in Memory p 195 of the IO Rec Mode 3 menu e You can combine Exposure Bracketing with the built in flash or an external flash P TTL auto only to change only the flash output continuously Locking the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure brightness prior to taking a picture Use this when the subject is too small or is backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained First assign the AE Lock function to the button 1 Select Green Button in the TO Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Green Button screen appears Press the four way controller lereme I gt use the four way controller 7 O Green Button A Y to select AE Lock and press the OK button S epes SE Press the MENU button twice The AE Lock function is assigned to the pg button and the camera is ready to take a picture d Set the e
63. 55 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 Histogram p 28 AE Lock p 82 Shutter speed p 77 Aperture value p 77 EV bar p 79 Sensitivity p 75 Image storage capacity Face detection frame when Autofocus Method is set to Face Detection p 87 Indicator 14 is displayed in white When the subject is in focus a green square frame is displayed instead It turns red when the subject is not in focus It is not displayed when Focus Method is set to MF For indicator 22 up to 12 face detection frames are displayed when Autofocus Method is set to Face Detection A main face detection frame is displayed in yellow and other frames in white Di S fe OD Cc 2 gt c lt fe E CH D 3 OD D ewe INO Dusnaioiag e Control panel Press the INFO button in Capture mode to display the control panel and change settings O N O OO AJ Oo P ech Mem OO mode Custom Image Bright 4 3 5 5 Tue 10 30 AM 65535 d mode Custom Image Bright ES OFF ore BH wi 5 5 TUE 10 30 AM 65535 Function name 11 ND Filter p 148 Setting 12 Shake Reduction p 96 Custom Image p 131 Movie SR p 110 SCN mode p 71 13 Aspect Ratio p 121 Digital Filter p 135 14 File Format p 121 HDR Capture p 130 15 JPEG Recorded Pixels p 122 Highlight Correction p 128 Movie Recorded Pixels p 109 Shadow Correction p 129 16 JPEG Quality p 123 AE Metering p 84 17 So
64. A Y to select a parameter and use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the value Color Filter Slim Filter 6 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Use filters in combination or Save as and a press the OK button Use filtersinieombination Select Use filters in combination when you Cancel want to apply additional filters to the same image The screen that was displayed in Step 3 appears again If Save as was selected the filter processed image is saved as a new image ang Up to 20 filters including a digital filter used during shooting p 135 can be combined to the same image Recreating Filter Effects Retrieves the setting of an image with filter effects and apply the same filter effects to other images 1 Select a filter processed image in Playback mode 2 Select 0 Digital Filter in the playback mode palette and press the OK button d Use the four way controller A V to select Recreating filter Applying the digital filt effects and press the OK eee Det Recreating filter effects button Sak Searching for the original image sobew Bupa be The filter effects used for the selected image appear 4 To check the parameter details JEJ 100 0004 press the INFO button d E gorda Sie troy ime You can check the filter parameters 3 900 01 e Press the MENU button to return to the
65. AC plug cord into the power outlet Indicator lamp Battery charger AC plug cord J Face the A mark on the battery up and insert it into the battery charger The indicator lamp is lit while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged s Cl payieys Bumae ba payieyg Buig S 4 When the battery is fully charged remove the battery from the battery charger auton e Do not use the provided Battery Charger D BC68P to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI68 Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating e Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery is inserted correctly If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being charged the battery may have reached the end of its service life Ki The maximum charging time is approximately 115 minutes it depends on temperature and remaining battery power Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0 C and 40 C Inserting Removing the Battery Insert the battery correctly If the battery is inserted incorrectly it may not be removed Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time Remove the batt
66. AE to AF Sets whether to link the exposure and AF Point point in the focusing area during multi p 84 segment metering 3 Auto Bracketing Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing Order shooting 0 D Q D p 80 p 97 p 125 5 WB When Using Sets the white balance setting when using Flash flash 6 AWB in Tungsten Sets whether to adjust the tungsten light Light color tone when the white balance is set to AWB Auto White Balance 7 AF Release Sets the action priority for when the shutter Options release button is fully pressed in AF mode 8 AF Assist Light Sets whether to use the AF assist light when autofocusing in dark locations 9 AF with Remote ets whether to use autofocus when 101 Control shooting with remote control P 10 Flash When Sets whether to discharge the built in flash Retracted when retracted 11 Release While Sets whether to release the shutter while Charging the built in flash is charging p 88 p 87 Sets whether to save the last menu tab 12 Save Menu displayed on the monitor and to display it Location again the next time the MENU button is pressed 13 Electronic Sets whether to use the electronic shutter Shutter when using a lens that has a lens shutter Reset Custom Resets all the settings in the C Custom Functions Setting 1 2 menus to the defaults p 192 p 226 p 196 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode This camera features various shooting modes enabling you to tak
67. Button screen appears Press the four way controller EE gt use the four way controller O Green Button V N 4 Y to select Preview and RAWO Push File Format press the OK button E AE Loek Press the MENU button twice The Preview function is assigned to the button and the camera is ready to take a picture Displaying the Preview 1 View the subject on the monitor and press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates 2 Press the T button You can check the depth of field on the monitor while the button is pressed d Take your finger off the button Preview is ended and the camera is ready to take a picture GA Gi fe fe f gt Q 7 E gt O fe gt VU suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur The Shake Reduction function works effectively when taking pictures in the following situations When taking pictures in dimly lit locations such as indoors at night on cloudy days and in the shade When taking telephoto pictures auton e The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused by subject movement To take pict
68. Eege ees 121 JPEG Quality 0 0 0 123 JPEG Recorded Pixels 122 K KidS E 71 L Landscape A 70 71 Landscape Custom Image ee 131 Language setting 48 190 LCD Display Settings 193 LCD View Options 191 Leading Curtain Sync 213 LENS ee 45 226 Lens information contacts 17 Lens mount index 6 45 Lens unlock button 19 46 Locking the exposure 82 Locking the focus aaaannnnn 91 M M Manual mode anaaaenn 76 Macintosh 204 Macro Se 70 71 Manual focus MF 86 92 Manual mode M 76 Manual White Balance 125 Memory cccccssecccesseeeeeeens 195 Memory Card ccccsseeeeeee 43 MENU button 19 21 32 Menu operation nnonnoonnaannnnne 32 Menu page display 192 Metering method 84 MF Assist E 93 MF Manual focus 86 92 Microphones 17 Miniature Digital Filter 175 Mode dial ceceeeeees 19 69 Monitor naassen 22 193 Monochrome Custom Image EE 131 Monochrome Digital Filter tee 174 Movie EE 109 Movie Editing 00 117 D2 Movie menu 67 109 222 Movie SR aaaaaannnnossnnnnnnnnenenne 110 Moving Object S 71 WIS EE N E S Y 205 Multi exposure 0000 107 Multi image display 156 Multi segment metering 84 Museum D cc
69. FF with the e dial and press the OK GE diall in Program button Shifts combination of the aperture and shutter speed to obtain proper exposure MENU Led loKKe 54 Automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain a proper exposure Program shift default setting Sets the shutter speed A Sets the aperture value Disables the e dial operation when turned in P mode Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again If the button is pressed after turning the e dial in P mode the settings return to normal P mode Setting the Green Button Operation in M Mode You can set the function of the button when the capture mode is set to M Manual mode 1 Select Green Button in Step 2 on p 144 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Action in M Mode and press the four way controller gt d Use the four way controller Av Green Button to select a function to assign to OGreen Button 7 Actionin M Mode 4JAvSHIFT de W button and press the E dial in Program OFF button Sets the aperture and shutter speed to the Program Line exposure MENU Led Oli Adjusts the aperture value and shutter speed to obtain a proper P LINE exposure according to the Program Line default setting Adjusts the shutter speed while the aperture value remains Tv SHIFT fixed to obtain a proper exposure
70. Movie mode The camera will turn off because its internal temperature gets too hot Leave the camera turned off until it has had time to cool down before turning on the camera again The operation could not be completed correctly This function is not available in the current mode The camera will turn off to prevent damage from overheating xipu ddy S Xipueddy e Troubleshooting In rare cases the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again After these procedures are done if the camera operates correctly it does not require any repairs We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center Battery is not Check if battery is installed If not install a installed fully charged battery 10G pamela Battery is not does not turn ry Check the orientation of battery p 38 an installed properly The battery power Install a fully charged battery or use the is low AC adaptor kit K AC115 optional p 40 Tie Suei astig Wait until charging is finished charging The shutter There is no cannot be available space on released the SD Memory Card Insert an SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images p 43 p 165 Wait until recording is finished Autofocus cannot work well for subjects that have low contrast the sky white walls etc dark colors intricate designs rap
71. PENTAX EN Digital Camera PENTAX Operating Manual The Excellent digital development technology EJ SILKYPIX 22 TM TM ge amp HOM M M HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Windows 7 ac Universal Operating Manual before using the camera Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Q Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s capabilities Lenses you can use Lenses that can be used with this camera are Q mount lenses Regarding copyrights Images taken with the PENTAX Q that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations performances or of items on display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also Regarding trademarks PENTAX PENTAX O and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trade
72. Playback Display Method cccccessseeeeeeeeeees 154 Enlarging IMAG GS soraa teen er aa aariaa 155 Displaying Multiple Images ccesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 156 Multi image Display Screen cccccssssseeececeeseeeeeceseenseeeeeesaeeseees 156 Displaying Images by Folder kk 157 Displaying Images by Shooting Date Calendar Display 158 Comparing Images 159 Joining Multiple Images Index cc ccceceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaees 160 Playing Back Images Continuously cccccceeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 162 Setting the Slideshow Display 162 Starting the Slid SNOW egdd ebe reet dek edd edd See vcdlwateces 163 Displaying Rotated IMaQes ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeneesenens 164 Deleting Multiple Images cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeenenenes 165 Deleting Selected Images eriei ciinii a 165 Deleting a ell TEE 166 Deleting All Images EE 167 Connecting the Camera to an AV DeVICEC ccccseeeeeeeeeeeees 168 Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal or HDMI Input Fermina EE 168 Setting the Video HDMI Output Format aa nnnnnnsennnnnnssnnnnnenseerrnnnne 169 Editing Images 171 Changing the Image SiZC ccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneesseeeseees 172 Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels Hestzeli 172 Cropping Out Part of the Image Croppimg 173 PROCESSING las GE 174 Processing Images with
73. Rec Mode menu 65 221 Recorded Pixels 109 122 Red eye Edit cceeee 179 Red eye Reduction 57 216 Release priority 0 88 Remote Control 04 100 Remote control receiver 17 EE 196 KE 172 Retro Digital Filter 175 Reversal Film Custom Image ee ee ee 131 Rotation cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 164 S Saturation Custom Image ee ee ee eee 132 Save Cross Processing 134 Save Settings ccccee 142 Save Thumbnail 143 Saving frequently used functions EE 138 Saving RAW image aaaaann 61 SCN Scene mode 06 71 SD Memory Card asssnaannnnannn 43 Select amp Delete 165 Select Autofocus Method 87 Self timer oo cece ee eeeeeeeeeeeeee ees 98 Self timer lamp ceee 17 Sensitivity 75 N Set up menu 184 224 Shade White Balance 124 Shading Digital Filter ee 135 174 Shadow Correction 129 Shake Reduction 96 110 Sharpness Custom Image NEE 132 Shooting information 22 SNOW Gd 191 Shutter Priority mode TV 76 Shutter release button 19 21 SILKYPIX Developer Studio EE 207 Sketch Filter Digital Filter 175 Gldesbow oanoonnnnonnnnennnneannne 162 gt x D 5 5 x xipueddy e Slim Digital Filter 135 174 Slow speed
74. SC SC SC S No No e No No No No es Ye e No No e e e e e Ye p 190 p 191 p 193 p 29 p 169 p 170 O O Ee O U N Di O CO CO CO Q Wu O N N D oloo N N OO oO CH o o OI O O xe O NO N Wal N gt p 197 C Custom Setting Menu Item 1 AE L with AF Locked 2 Link AE to AF Point 3 Auto Bracketing Order 4 Shake Reduction Options 5 WB When Using Flash 6 AWB in Tungsten Light 7 AF Release Options 8 AF Assist Light 9 AF with Remote Control 10 Flash When Retracted 11 Release While Charging 12 Save Menu Location 13 Electronic Shutter Reset Custom Functions ER ER ee DCH Default Setting eee a O p 80 Yes E Auto White Balance Yes _ Subtle Correction Yes _ Focus priority Yes zs ae Lye Le es S S Yes Yes Yes Yes priori Yes on ves Discharge Flash Yes ff Yes Yes Yes D Y E NO On WM el CO 00 o o OJN ez Discharge Flash Reset Menu Location Ye Ye e e e e e e e e e e e xipueddy G Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations we Available Restricted x Not available 01 STANDARD PRIME 02 STANDARD ZOOM 04 TOY WIDE 05 TOY TELEPHOTO Center weighted metering 7 e P TTL Auto Flash 4 Set 13 Electronic Shutter to Enable in the C Custom Setting 2 menu You can take pictures at
75. Settings 119 Setting a File Formatines a 120 FIG Forma EE 121 Asp ct RatiO een 121 JPEG Recorded PiXelS sisirain a a eaa 122 JPEG GUAN aanta a a A rR Ne te 123 Color SACO mar a e E 123 Setting the White Balance ccccccessesseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseneneees 124 Adjusting the White Balance Manually 125 Fine tuning the White Balance 127 Adjusting BriQntneGSS resiste aaia 128 Highlight Correction ME 128 El leen COMCCUON BEE 129 e TICE 130 Setting the Image Finishing TONG cccccsseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 131 Setting CUSTOM IMAGE ccccccccccsseeeeeeeeceaaeseeeeceseeesaeeeessaeaaseeeeeees 131 Setting the Digital EE 135 Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dal 138 Setting the Smart Elect scxiicens ss tesotsa vanadate caadhadessevesadantincwean a i 140 Saving the e ER ue CG 142 Setting the Green Button and E dial Functions 144 Setting the Green Button Operation 144 Setting the E dial Operation in P Mode ccccccccssseeeeesseeeeeenees 146 Setting the Green Button Operation in M Mode aaaaaennnnsseenaaa 147 Setting the Lens FUNCTIONS ccccceeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneneees 148 Setting the ND RE 148 Correcting Lens Distortion eege Ee Ee Eege ENEE 149 Playback Functions 151 Playback Functions Oper ation ccccccssssseeeeeesseeeeeeneeneeeseeees 152 Playback Mode Palette Items NENNEN NEEN 152 Playback Menu MEMS EE 153 Setting the
76. TAX of America Inc Located at 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired 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 PENTAX Q Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place June 2011 Colorado Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries Z Cd 1 In the European Union These symbols on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste Used electrical electronic equipm
77. TL auto flash functions and it can be used with a wide range of PENTAX cameras by using provided adapter rings AF 360FGZ AF200FG Q AF160FC xipueddy G xipueddy e Hot Shoe Adapter Ee Extension Cord F5P Off camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera Off Camera Shoe Clip CL 10 This large clip is used for setting the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on a desk or table Remote Control Used in Remote Control shooting Operating range of the remote control From the front of the camera Approx 4 m Hot Shoe Adapter Fe Off Camera Shoe Clip CL 10 From the back of the camera Approx 5 cm Remote Control F Remote Control Waterproof O RC1 Camera Case and Strap Camera Case O CC115 Camera Strap O ST115 Others Hot Shoe Cover Fx USB Cable I USB7 AV Cable I AVC7 xipueddy G Error Messages The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved Insert anew SD Memory Card or Memory card full delete unwanted images p 43 p 165 You may be able to save more images if you change the image capture settings p 120 The SD Memory Card has 65 535 image movie No more image movie files saved on it and no more files can be saved can be saved Insert anew SD Memory Card or delete unwanted files p 43 p 165 Nomade There are no images that can be played back on g the SD Memory Card You are trying to play back an
78. The camera is ready to take a picture e No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance e The message The operation could not be completed correctly appears when measuring is unsuccessful Press the OK button while displayed to remeasure the white balance e If a picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed the white balance may not be adjusted In this case adjust exposure to the correct exposure before adjusting the white balance Wes Fine tuning the White Balance You can fine tune the white balance setting 1 Perform the desired setting in Step 2 on p 125 2 Press the 4 Av button The fine tuning screen appears J Fine tune the white balance Available operations Four way controller Adjusts the tone of the colors between green G and AV magenta M Four way controller Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue B and lt gt amber A button Resets the adjustment value Available only when Green Button is assigned to the button in Green Button of the E Rec Mode 3 menu p 144 4 Press the OK button The camera returns to the White Balance setting screen 5 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture s6um s Bujooys ba Sbumae Dunooue Adjusting Brightness Adjusts the brightness and reduces the occurrence of overexposed and underexposed areas Highlight Correction Expands
79. a digital filter effect when taking 0 135 pictures File Format Sets the file format _ Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of Aspect Ratio images JPEG Recorded Sets the recording size of images 120 Pixels saved in JPEG format a Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG Qualy JPEG format Image Capture Settings Color Space Sets the color space to use Focus Method Selects the autofocus or manual focus mode Autofocus Method Selects the autofocus method in AF a mode 86 p 87 Enlarges the monitor display during MF Assist manual focus and makes it easier to p 93 focus on the subject 148 ings Focus Sett Selects the part of the sensor to use for AE Metering l measuring brightness and determining p 84 exposure ND Filter Sets whether to use the ND filter built in to the lens p suoijoun4 Dunooue G suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H Wel en Dron Le HDR Capture si Ge capturing images with high 0 130 ynamic range O2 Creates a picture by taking multiple Multi exposure exposures and merging them into a single image interval Shooting Ee at a set interval from a 0 104 Expands the dynamic range and 128 D Range Setting l prevents bright and dark areas from a occurring H Sets the Noise Reduction setting when ONIS NR shooting with a high ISO sensitivity Distortion Coreciibn Reduces distortions occurring due to p 149 lens properties Quick Dial Assigns functions to the quick dial
80. a is turned off KINI Settings are cleared and returned to their default values when the camera is turned off Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again e Set File No to amp On to continue the sequential numbering for the file name even if a new folder is created Refer to Selecting the File Number Setting p 200 for details e When Reset p 196 of the N Set up 3 menu is performed all Memory settings return to the default values sBuiyes jeuonippy Buibuey9 KR Sbumesg jeuonippy Bulbueyd a Resetting the Menus Resetting the Rec Mode Movie Playback Set up Menus Settings of the direct keys and for the items of the 48 Rec Mode menu D2 Movie menu P Playback menu N Set up menu and playback mode palette can be reset to default values Wes Select Reset in the Set up 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Reset and press the OK button The settings are reset and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again The following settings are not reset Language ia Date Adjustment The city and DST settings for World Time Flicker Reduction Video Out C Custom Setting menu Resetting the Custom Setting Menu Settings for the items of the C Custom Setting menu can be reset to
81. ages is smaller than the number selected empty spaces will appear when Layout is set to and some images may be duplicated for other layouts 10 if Use the four way controller A Y to select Backgrnd and press the four way controller kl Use the four way controller A V to select the background color and press the OK button You can select a white or black background Use the four way controller A V to select Selection and press the four way controller kl Use the four way controller A Y to select a type of image selection and press the OK button KI Al Images Ko automatically from all of the images Individually select images you want to include in the OM Manual index Continue by selecting Select image s and select the individual images Picks images automatically from the folder selected Leid Folder name Continue by selecting Select a folder and select the folder Use the four way controller A V to select Create an index image and press the OK button suonouny yorgheld i The index image is created and a confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Save or Reshuffle and press the OK button The index image is saved as a and Xxxx file Reselects the images to be included in the index and Reshuffle displays a new index image However if Thumbnail is selected for Layout this item is not displayed After th
82. ailable operations OK button Pauses resumes playback Four way controller lt 4 Shows the previous image Four way controller kl Shows the next image Four way controller Stops playback Stop the slideshow Slideshow ends when one of the following operations is performed during playback or pause the four way controller Y is pressed the DJ button is pressed 1 the MENU button is pressed the shutter release button is pressed 2 the mode dial is turned 2 1 1 After slideshow ends the camera switches to normal Playback mode 2 After slideshow ends the camera switches to Capture mode For movies only the first frame is displayed and then the next image is displayed after the set interval has elapsed To play a movie during a slideshow press the OK button while the first frame is displayed After the playback of the movie is finished the slideshow will resume suonouny yorgheld G suoijouny yoeqhe d Displaying Rotated Images You can change the rotation information of an image and save it Images with changed image rotation information are displayed at the changed orientation during playback auton e You cannot change the rotation information of the following images Protected images Images without a rotation information tag e Movie files cannot be rotated 1 Select the image you want to rotate in Playback mode and press the four way controller V The playback mode palet
83. ally turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time Auto Power Off By default the camera is set to turn off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity You can change the setting in Auto Power Off of the N Set up 2 menu p 190 e To turn the camera on in the playback mode press the power switch while holding down the P button payieys Bumae ba Initial Settings The first time the camera is turned on after 7 anguage amp aa purchasing the Language as screen ENGISHINN Dansk Eng i Fran ais Svenska Pycckun appears on the monitor Follow the GE Gat GE procedure below to set the language Espa ol Polski Char Ape disol d th it dth t Portugu s e tina Hx ise date and time Once these settings are Nederlands T rk e made you will not need to set them again the HD Cancel OKKI next time you turn on your camera If the Date Adjustment screen appears set the date and time by following the procedure in Setting the Date and Time p 50 Date Adjustment Date Format gt mmiddlyy 24h DEG 01 01 2011 Time 00 00 Settings complete MENUETA p uezs Buiy g S Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Greek Russian Korean Traditional Chinese Simplifie
84. appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y Dreem to select Aspect Ratio File IAspectiRatio Format JPEG Recorded JPEG Recorded Pixels P Pixels JPEG Quality or Color Heed Space and press the four way controller gt Eu E Refer to p 121 p 123 for details about the settings d Use the four way controller A Y to change the settings and press the OK button Sbumae Dunooue PS d Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again keng The aspect ratio file format JPEG recorded pixels and JPEG quality level can also be changed using the control panel e When the file format JPEG recorded pixels or JPEG quality level is changed the number of images that can be recorded for that setting appears on the monitor File Format You can set the format of image files Captures images in JPEG format default setting You can change the number of recorded pixels in JPEG Recorded Pixels and the image quality level in JPEG Quality The RAW format is a CMOS sensor output format saved without processing RAW files are recorded with the general purpose DNG Digital Negative format designed by Adobe Systems Effects of White Balance Custom Image and Color Space are not applied to the captured images but they are saved as actual original information When you perform the development process by using the RAW Development function p 180 or usi
85. ars on the monitor before the value that can be changed The following parameters can be changed depending on the selected exposure mode Item set in Green Button of the IO Rec Mode 3 menu p 146 Tv Shutter speed Av Aperture value Shutter speed suoijoun 4 Huljooyus H When set to M mode press the nS H Av button and then turn Cc gt the e dial 2 to change the C aperture value The exposure compensation value can be adjusted by this operation in P Tv Av mode p 80 e A proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is set to the fixed value p 75 e Use an optional ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark e In M mode the difference from the proper exposure is displayed in a bar graph while the shutter speed or aperture value is adjusted The exposure value is displayed in red when the difference from the proper exposure becomes 3 0 or larger e You can set the function of the button when the exposure mode is set to M Set in Green Button of the IO Rec Mode 3 menu p 147 e Sensitivity values higher than ISO 1600 are not available when the shutter speed is set to 2 sec or slower in Tv M mode suoijoun 4 Dunooue H Using the Bulb Shooting This is useful when shooting night scenes and fireworks which require long exposures 2 S if om Set the mo
86. ayed on the monitor during adjustment Press the D Av button to not show the bar p2 1 7EV 12000 F281 oT e EV Compensation is not available when the capture mode is set to M Manual e The set compensation value is not canceled by turning the camera off or by switching to another capture mode e If Green Button is assigned to the button in Green Button of the IO Rec Mode 3 menu p 144 the compensation value is reset to 0 0 when the button is pressed suoijoun4 Buljooyus H Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting Exposure Bracketing You can take three consecutive images at three different exposure levels when the shutter release button is pressed Three images are saved with each release Standard exposure Underexposure Overexposure You can set the bracketing order in 3 Auto Bracketing Order p 68 of the C Custom Setting 1 menu By default the first image is exposed with no compensation the second image is underexposed negative compensation and the third image is overexposed positive compensation 1 0 Standard gt Underexposed gt Overexposed default setting Underexposed gt Standard gt Overexposed Overexposed gt Standard gt Underexposed Standard gt Overexposed gt Underexposed auton e Exposure Bracketing is not available in the following situations when the capture mode is set to S Moving Object A Night Scene HDR Pet amp Kids HDR HDR
87. ccceeeees 72 Muted Custom Image 131 N Natural Custom Image 131 ND Filter cccccseeeeeeeees Night Scene W Night Scene HDR MA 71 Night Scene Portrait a 70 71 Night Snap ug 71 Noise Reduction 0 85 VE 169 O OK button 19 21 One Push File Format 145 Optional accessories 228 P P Program mode 76 PAL ege 169 PC AV terminal 168 206 Pei Ry SEEE 71 Pixel Mapping 194 Pixels c csecceeseeeeeeees 109 122 Playback issteioeinensusecrwsvrassuwieeced 61 gt Playback button SE 19 21 61 gt Playback menu 153 223 Playback mode palette es eres 152 223 Playback time 40 Playing back movies 115 Portrait SQ oe 70 71 Portrait Custom Image 131 Posterization Digital Filter Rebeet 135 175 Power Saving aaeeeeeeeaeenn 190 Power supply 47 Power switch 19 21 47 Preview ceecee 94 144 GG d ln e MN 201 Product registration 209 Program mode P 0000aaaanaan 76 PVOUCCE seecerersetndodedceerdievicateie 199 Provided software 207 EE eee EE ee 205 P TTL Auto Flash 216 Q Quality Level 00 123 Quick dial eee 19 138 Quick Macro s n aanne 71 Quick ZOOM 00eeeeeeeees 154 R Radiant Custom Image dee 131 EE 121 RAW Development 180 IO
88. ch the CMOS sensor Do not wipe the CMOS sensor with a cloth xipueddy G Xipueddy e Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera Contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera Power Supply Accessories Battery Charger kit K BC68P Kit includes Battery Charger D BC68P and AC plug cord Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery D LI68 AC Adapter kit K AC115 Kit includes AC Adapter D AC115 DC Coupler D DC115 and AC plug cord Lets you power your camera from an AC outlet Leg The AC adapter and battery charger are both only sold as a kit oe Viewfinder External optical viewfinder O VF1 An optical viewfinder that is attached to the hot shoe on the camera Includes a dedicated frame for a 01 STANDARD PRIME lens field of view is approx 90 Comes with a corrective frame for close up shots Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are PTTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of 54 and 36 ISO 100 m respectively Auto Flash AF200FG The AF200FG is a P TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 20 ISO 100 m Auto Macro Flash AF160FC The AF160FC is a flash system especially designed for macro photography to take close shadowless pictures of small objects It is compatible with existing T
89. controller A Y to select Auto or Manual and press the OK button Takes pictures with auto exposure default setting Allows you to set the shutter speed aperture value Manual Deeg and sensitivity Use the four way controller A V to select Movie SR and press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller A Y to select GW or NY and press the OK button Wb Uses Shake Reduction default setting Does not use Shake Reduction Press the MENU button The camera is ready to record a movie Recorded Pixels Sound and Movie SR can also be changed using the control panel 1 2 Recording Movies Set the mode dial to Z The movie recording screen appears View the subject on the monitor Sound Movie SR Adjust the exposure when Exposure Setting is set to Manual Recordable Time Available operations E dial Not available when Exposure Setting is set to Auto Adjusts the shutter speed when Exposure Setting is set to Manual 4 Av button Adjusts the EV compensation value when Exposure Setting e dial is set to Auto Adjusts the aperture value when Exposure Setting is set to Manual button Calls the function set in Green Button of the I Rec Mode 3 menu p 144 Resets the exposure setting when Exposure Setting is set to Manual if Green Button is assigned to the button Press the shutter release
90. d the stored data from being deleted and the card from being formatted by the camera or Write protect computer switch The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being accessed This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting The card may be damaged and become unusable Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if 1 the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time 4 the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card is being accessed If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer Format new SD Memory Cards Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras e Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software If you are
91. d Chinese and Japanese Use the four way controller Language SS A V lt P to select the desired English Dansk EAAnviK Francais Svensk language and press the OK S E ME Espanol WGA button Portugu s e tina helene Magyar Nederlands T rk e MENUET de The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language Proceed to Step 6 if G Hometown does not have to be changed Initial Setting n Vanguage Siks English New York Settings complete Cancel Press the four way controller Y to move the frame to ff and press the four way controller gt The G Hometown screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to select a city Refer to List of World Time Cities p 189 for cities that can be selected as a hometown New York Hometown payieys Bumae ba Cancel Press the four way controller Vv to select DST daylight saving time and use the four way controller lt gt to select w or O Press the OK button The camera returns to the Initial Setting screen Press the four way controller Y IRAE to select Settings complete and EEU English LG Re press the OK button New York The Date Adjustment screen appears Settings complete MENU Cancel OKOL When the hometown and the date and time are not set the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjustment screen will be displayed again the next time
92. d Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again em The effects of the Distortion Correction function may be barely noticeable in some cases depending on the shooting conditions and other factors s6um s Bujooys S 6 Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions Playback Functions Operation 0008 152 Setting the Playback Display Method 154 Enlarging Images c ccccsseceeeeeneeseeseeeeneneseeees 155 Displaying Multiple Images REENEN EE 156 Playing Back Images Continuously 162 Displaying Rotated Images RRE ENEE 164 Deleting Multiple Images cccseceeeeeeeeeeeees 165 Connecting the Camera to an AV Device 168 suoijouny yoeqhe d Playback Functions Operation Make settings related to playing back images in the playback mode palette or P gt Playback menu Leg For details on how to use the menus refer to Using the Menus p 32 Ki Playback Mode Palette Items Press the four way controller Y in Playback mode to display the playback mode palette You can display the playback mode palette WE 27 H 5 cmb Fi AN ial Rotates captured images even when a movie is paused Usefull for image playback on TV and other display devices E MENU sisihe t DEOK amp Image Rotation l Displays the rotated image Changes the co
93. d camera on The camera turns on in video mode or HDMI mode and the camera information is displayed on the screen of the connected AV device When using the video output images movies are output at normal resolution regardless of the resolution supported by the AV device To output HD video use the HDMI output or transfer to and play back on a computer Setting the Video HDMI Output Format Set the video HDMI output format according to the connected terminal Normally the default output format setting does not have to be changed However if it fails to play back images movies properly change the setting auton To change the setting remove the cable first before proceeding Selecting the Video Output Format When the hometown is set at the time of initial setting p 48 the video output format is set in accordance with that region Depending on the country or region images movies may fail to be played back with the set video output format If this happens change the setting 1 Select Video Out in the Set up 2 menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A V to select NTSC or PAL and press the OK button d Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again suonouny yorgheld ba suoljouny yoeqAeld a k The video output format differs depending on the region When you set Setting the Time in the World Time setting p
94. de dial to M Turn the e dial to the left GO and set the shutter speed to Bulb Bulb appears after the slowest shutter speed Press the shutter release button The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed Bulb shooting is available only when using a lens that has a lens shutter In Bulb shooting the following functions are not available EV Compensation Exposure Bracketing AE Lock Continuous Shooting Interval Shooting HDR Capture Shake Reduction Bulb shooting ends compulsorily once the exposure time exceeds 32 seconds e Use a sturdy tripod to prevent camera shake during Bulb shooting The upper sensitivity limit for Bulb shooting is ISO 1600 We recommend using the AC adapter kit K AC115 optional when shooting with a long exposure setting as the battery drain is high during Bulb shooting p 40 Adjusting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose brighten or underexpose darken your picture The compensation value can be set in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV between 3 and 3 depending on the lens being used Step Interval Exposure Setting Value 1 3 EV 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 2 3 2 7 3 0 1 2 EV 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 an Press the HAv button and then turn the e dial 2 The exposure is adjusted GA gt fe fe f gt Q 7 E gt Q a fe gt n EV bar is displ
95. des This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button 1 Set the mode dial to AUTO The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subject t Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode p 69 Ger PENT 1 2 View the subject on the monitor A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject on the monitor p 56 d Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The AF frame turns green and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus When set to AUTO Auto Picture mode the optimal capture mode is automatically selected from Standard amp Portrait 4 Landscape Macro 4a Night Scene Portrait a Sunset Blue Sky or Forest p 70 AF frame 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken This action is referred to as releasing the shutter or release Suougiodo asp 5 Review the captured image on the monitor The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after capturing Instant Review t Setting the Display for Instant Review p 192 You can enlarge the image during Instant Review with the e dial p 155 You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the 1 button t Deleting a Single Image p 62 Lm The shutter sound and the beep that sounds wh
96. ds produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage the stored data or affect the product s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this manual are different from the actual ones e In this manual the generic term computer s refers to either a Windows PC ora Macintosh hereafter e In this manual the term battery ies refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its accessories For Using Your Camera Safely We have paid close attention to the safety of this product When using this product we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols __ This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious Warning Wie personal injuries This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor Caution S or medium personal injuries or loss of property About the Camera AN Warning e Do not disassemble or modify the camera High voltage areas are present inside the camera with the risk of electr
97. dy e Brilliant Color Unicolor Bold Vintage Color Cross Processing Smart Effect Warm Fade Tone Expansion Bold Monochrome Water Color Vibrant Color Enhance USER 1 3 Movie File Format MPEG 4 AVC H 264 1920x1080 heJ 30 fps 1280x720 Weg 30 fps 640x480 3 30 fps Quality Level kk Best Better Good Recorded Pixels Built in monaural microphone e Up to 25 minutes automatically stops recording if the internal Recording Time temperature of the camera becomes high Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Radiant Muted Custom Image Bleach Bypass Reversal Film Monochrome Cross Processing Toy Camera High Contrast Shading Slim HDR Invert Color Digita Filter Extract Color Color Water Color Posterization Fish eye LI O G J Qa Recording interval 1 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 Interval Movie min 10 min 30 min 1 hr Recording time 5 sec to 99 hr Start Interval setting immediately from the set time Playback Functions Single frame image comparison multi image display 4 9 20 42 90 segmentation display magnification up to 16x scrolling and quick magnification available rotating histogram Y histogram RGB histogram bright dark area warning detailed information display folder display calendar display slideshow Delete single image delete all images select amp delete delete folder delete instant review image M
98. e 1 Select Focus Settings in the TO Rec Mode 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The Focus Settings screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select MF Assist and press the four way controller gt d Set the magnification to Off x2 or x4 and press the OK button The magnification can be changed with the e dial while the image is enlarged 4 Press the MENU button twice MF Assist is set and the camera is ready to take a picture suoijoun4 Huljooyus ba Fi Turn the focusing ring or press the OK button The image on the monitor is enlarged 6 Check that the subject is in focus we D ZAA Available operations E dial to the right Q Enlarges the image up to 4 times E dial to the left G Reduces the image up to 1 times Four way controller A Y lt gt Moves the area to enlarge If any button other than the four way controller A V lt gt is pressed or if no operations are made within 30 seconds the camera returns to normal display Checking the Depth of Field Preview suoi 2un4 Dunooue H You can check the depth of field by stopping down the aperture of the lens to the actually set value Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button First assign the Preview function to the button No Select Green Button in the TO Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Green
99. e pictures with settings suited for your photographic vision In this manual the capture modes are referred to as follows AUTO Auto Picture mode The camera will automatically select the p 70 optimal capture mode for the subject SCN Scene mode You can choose the capture mode from 0 71 various scene styles BC Blur Control mode Takes pictures while emphasizing a blur 0 73 effect Exposure modes Changes the shutter speed and aperture 74 P Tv Av M value and takes pictures z Nove mode pat 1 Turn the mode dial to set the desired capture mode on the mode dial to the dial indicator suoi 2un4 Buljoous G Dial indicator The selected shooting mode is displayed on the monitor Guide Display 7 Rrogram Automatic Exposure 05 05 2040 110 30 AM suoijoun4 Dunooue H Wes E Set the guide display time in Guide Display of the N Set up 1 menu p 191 e The scene mode selection screen appears when the mode dial is set to SCN p 72 Auto Picture Modes When set to AUTO Auto Picture mode the camera automatically selects the optimal mode from the following capture modes for the subject Characteristics Standard This is selected when none of the following seven modes apply A Portrait T portraits Reproduces a healthy and bright skin A For capturing landscape views Increases color saturation and Landscape G produces a vivid color image d M For capturing tiny ob
100. e when paused p 116 When the movie ends playback stops and the first frame is displayed again GA Gi fe fe f gt Q 7 E gt O fe gt VU GA gt O fe F gt Q 7A E gt O fe gt VU ken You can use the optional AV cable AVC7 or a commercially available HDMI cable to play back recorded movies on a TV screen or other AV devices p 168 e QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer p 204 Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie You can capture a single frame from a movie and save it as a JPEG still picture 1 Press the four way controller A in Step 2 on p 115 2 Use the four way controller lt gt Frame number to display the frame to save as a Total number of frames still picture The frame number and total number of frames appear at the top right of the screen d Press the G Av button The save confirmation screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Save as and press the OK button The captured image is saved as a new image Editing Movies Movies can be divided and unwanted segments can be deleted 1 In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select a movie to edit The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor 2 Press the four way controller V The playback mode palette appears d Use the four way controller 4 V lt 4 gt to se
101. e Capacity and Playback Time when Using a Fully Charged Battery Normal Flash Photography Playback Battery Temperature i Shooting 50 Use 100 Use Time D LI68 250 images 230 images 210 images 160 minutes The image storage capacity normal recording and flash use 50 is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards while other data is based on our measuring conditions Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions Leg Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases When using the camera in cold climates have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in your pocket Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature e Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas taking pictures in cold climates or taking a lot of pictures Using the AC Adapter Optional We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K AC115 optional when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off 2 Open the battery cover Refer to Step 1 on p 38 Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera Pull down the connection cable cover 1 on the bottom side of the battery chamber and insert the DC coupler into the battery chamber To remove the DC coupler push the battery lock lever in the di
102. e Capacity and Playback Time when Using a Fully Charged Batter 40 Using the AC Adapter Optional ccccccssssseeeecesneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 40 Inserting Removing an SD Memory Catrd ccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeees 43 Attaching a LenS asrni e a e a eaaa 45 Turning the Camera On and Off ccccceseceeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 47 Initial Setting EE 48 Setting the Display Language ccccecesesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeees 48 Setting the Date and Time nnnnnsessnnnnnnsserrrnnnserrrrrrrssnnrerrssnnrerrssnne 50 Basic Operations 53 Basic Shooting Operation cccccccsseeeeeeseseeeeeeeeseeeseseeeseesseneneees 54 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Gettmngs 54 USING a ZOOM LONS E 56 Using the Built in Flash eugrrseesekieedSugeeeEN Eege ECKE ege 57 Setting the Flash Mode AAA 57 Shooting with the EE 59 Reviewing IMAG E 61 Playing Back e EE 61 Deleting a Single Image nnnnnnnnneannnnnoeennnnerssnnrrrrssnrrrressrrrrreressnnnee 62 Shooting Functions 63 How to Operate the Shooting Functions cccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 64 Direct Keys Setting eme 64 Rec Mode Menu Items ANNER ENEE 65 Movie IMIS UG EE 67 Custom Setting Menu HOM sissies cad veawvantin uta seadnmwndvlaaconandiniatees 68 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode cccccssseesseeeeeeees 69 Auto Picture MOSS eege geed aee e aaa e aei 70 Scene MOdESh saser r ra EEn aa aA EREET iA 71 Blur Control de
103. e EE 73 EXDOSUIE le e ZA setting the Exposure innri a 75 Setting the Gensittvify cc ccccsssssscecececeesseeecesseueseeeeeeseeeseeeeessenees 75 Changing the Exposure Mode ccccceceeseeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeseeaeeeeeeeaaees 76 Adjusting the Exposure sa gacicninccdeceiavecwanudenenn dy euahiarunncensandarhveseevsavdweaadecs 79 Locking the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock 82 Selecting the Metering Method 84 Reducing Image Noise Noise HReduchon 85 FOGUS ING EE 86 Setting the Focus Method 86 Setting the Autofocus Method 87 Focusing Using the Button 90 Locking the Focus FOCUS Lock 91 Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus 92 Checking the Depth of Field Preview ccccssssseeesseeeeeeeee 94 Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button a0anneaanna0an 94 Displaying the TEE 95 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera LE 96 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function 00 96 Shooting with Self timer wis cies cuca casas tansinieuns nda usvenrivardaearsaieesiaavinaiald 98 Shooting with Remote Control Optional 100 Taking Pictures Continuoushy See KENNEN EEN 102 COMUMUOUSASOOMNG ee dee ee 102 Interval SHOOUNG E 104 Multi exposure EE 107 Recording Nues enee deeg 109 Changing the Settings for Movie Recording sannsssnnnnresseerr11nn 109 Recording MOVIES mincemi ireren aa rie i 111 Playing Back Movies EE 115 Gelle Le Ve EE 117 Shooting
104. e index image is saved the camera returns to Playback mode and the index image is displayed auton Processing may take a while when creating an index image Playing Back Images Continuously You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively in the slideshow Setting the Slideshow Display Sets how images will be displayed during Slideshow 1 Select Slideshow in the gt Playback 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The Slideshow setting screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select an item you want to change Start Interval The following items can be changed Screen Effect Repeat Playback l Slideshow starts MEN Es Gasen Select an image display 3sec default setting interval 5sec 10sec 30sec Screen Select a transition effect when Off default setting Fade Effect the next image is displayed Wipe Shrink Set whether to start the Repeat slideshow again from the Playback beginning after the last image is displayed suoijouny yoeqhe d o default setting w d Press the four way controller gt use the four way controller A Y to change the setting and press the OK button Starting the Slideshow Log Select Start in Step 2 on p 162 and press the OK button Or select gt l Slideshow in the playback mode palette and press the OK button The start screen is displayed and the slideshow begins Av
105. e size will also vary 3 gm 4000x2248 default setting M 10m M 2992x2992 default setting according to the JPEG Quality setting e The quality of a captured image depends on the exposure control resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors JPEG Quality You can set the image quality level Compression ratio The default setting is Xxxx Best k Best Quality clearer File size larger kk Better Quality grainier File size smaller Color Space You can select a color space to use Mainly used for devices such as a computer default setting AdobeRGB Covers a wider range of color than sRGB and is used for Ss commercial uses such as industrial printing Ki The file naming system changes depending on the color space setting as shown below For SRGB IMGPxxxx JPG For AdobeRGB _IGPxxxx JPG xxxx indicates the file number and is displayed as a four digit sequential number p 200 GA 7 O fe F gt Q GA p Lem gt Q Nd Setting the White Balance White Balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white Set the white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to AWB Auto or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images Color Ar Daylight For
106. eady to take a picture Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of 2 0 to 1 0 The following flash compensation values can be set in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV depending on the lens being used Step Interval Flash Compensation Value 1 3 EV 2 0 1 7 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 2 EV 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 Press the four way controller Y in Step 2 on p 58 2 Turn the e dial The flash compensation value is displayed Press the button to reset the value to 0 0 Available only when Green Button is assigned to the eg button in Green Button of the Rec Mode 3 menu p 144 Leg When the flash output exceeds its maximum amount the compensation will not be effective even if the compensation value is set to the plus side e Compensating to the minus side may have no effect if the subject is too close the aperture is set to a large opening or sensitivity is high e The flash output compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P TTL auto flash mode suoijeiad asp S Shooting with the Flash 1 Select a flash mode Slide the flash pop up switch in the direction of the arrow The built in flash pops up d Press the shutter release button halfway The flash starts charging 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken
107. ears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Red eye Edit and press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears d Use the four way controller A Y to select Save as and press the OK button The edited image is saved as a new image sobew Bupa be Developing RAW Images You can convert captured RAW images into JPEG images and save them as a new file Only RAW images captured with this camera can be edited RAW images and JPEG images captured with other cameras cannot be edited on this camera Developing One RAW Image 1 Select a RAW image in Playback mode and press the four way controller V The playback mode palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select RAW Development and press the OK button The screen to select a development method is displayed Use the four way controller A Vv fm to select Developing a Single ee s ewj unipg o So Image and press the OK button Developing a Single Image The parameters recorded in the image file Bex lopingiiultiplesimages appear Proceed to Step 7 if you do not need to D ll change the parameters 4 Use the four way controller A V to choose a parameter you want to change You can select a different image by turning the e dial The following parameters can be changed Aspect Ratio 6 9 3 2 4 3 1 1 p 121 Recorded Pixels JPEG recorded pixels corresp
108. ected when developing multiple RAW images p 182 button Selects and deletes multiple images p 165 2 Press the OK button A full screen display of the selected image appears te Icons such as s and are not displayed with thumbnail images for 90 image emo display Displaying Images by Folder Images will be grouped and displayed by folder in which they are saved 1 In the multi image display screen turn the e dial to the left toward DO again The folder display screen appears The number of images saved in the selected folder appears at the top right of the screen Available operations Four way controller Moves the selection frame AV ak button Deletes the selected folder p 166 2 Press the OK button The multi image display screen for the selected folder appears suonouny yoergheld G suoijouny yoeqhe d Displaying Images by Shooting Date Calendar Display Images will be grouped and displayed by the shooting date In the multi image display screen press the INFO button The Multi img Display Setting screen appears Press the INFO button again The calendar display screen appears Number of images shot on Only the dates when pictures were taken this date are displayed Shooting date Thumbnail Available operations Four way controller A WV Selects a shooting date Four way controller lt 4 gt Selects an image taken on the selected
109. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaneeseneeessees 234 Main Specifications ccccssceeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeneeeseeneeseaneessaaaes 237 BINGO E 243 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains the provided accessories and the names and functions of various parts Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures Shooting Functions Explains the shooting related functions Shooting Settings Explains the procedures for changing the shooting settings such as the file format Playback Functions Explains the procedures for playing back and deleting images Editing Images Explains the procedures for processing images and developing images taken in RAW format Changing Additional Settings Explains the general camera settings and file management settings such as the monitor display settings and the image folder naming system Connecting to a Computer Explains how to connect the camera to a computer and includes installation instructions and a general overview of the provided software 10 Using the Flash Explains how to use the built in flash and external flashes 11 Appendix Explains troubleshooting introduces optional accessories and provides var
110. ees 204 World Time cccccceeeeeee ees 187 Write protect cccccceeeeeeeeeees 5 Z Zoom display ssena 155 ZOOM lens 22ccceseeeeeeeeeeeess 56 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month war
111. en the image is focused can be turned off p 186 e You can set the camera so that pressing the button will focus automatically in the same way as pressing the shutter release button halfway p 90 e You can preview the image on the monitor and check the depth of field before taking pictures p 94 Using a Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject telephoto or capture a wider area wide angle with a zoom lens Adjust the subject to the desired size and take pictures 1 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left The angle of view changes Suougiodo siseg e Lag The following functions can be set on the camera depending on the lens being used Setting whether to use the ND filter built in to the lens p 148 Correcting distortion p 149 Using the Built in Flash Use the flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions The built in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0 7 m to 3 m Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light may occur when used at a distance closer than 0 7 m this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting p 213 eno For details on the built in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an external flash refer to Using the Flash p 211 Setting the Flash Mode Discharge light and determines whether to use the flash Auto Fla
112. ensitivity White Balance Flash Mode Drive Mode setup menu p 64 When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed use this to move the cursor or change items MENU button Displays the I Rec Mode 1 menu p 65 Press this button while the menu is displayed to return to the previous screen p 32 INFO button Changes the style of the display on the monitor p 22 Di S O OD C 2 gt Ce lt O E CH D 3 OD D EO IS O ae Playback Mode Here you can learn which parts and how they work during playback g N S Before Using Your Camera E dial Use this to enlarge an image p 155 or display multiple images at the same time p 156 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to Capture mode gt button Switches to Capture mode Power switch Press to turn the camera on and off p 47 4 Av button When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG and its data still remains in the buffer memory press this button to save the image in RAW format p 61 t Green Delete button Press to delete images or change the settings such as resetting the values p 62 p 144 OK button Confirms the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen Four way controller A Vv lt P Use this to move the cursor or change items in the menu or playback screen Press the four way controll
113. ents and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipments and batteries to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal For Switzerland Used electrical electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element or compound in use In this case you have t
114. er cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneesseeeneees 205 Setting the USB Connection Mode nnnnsnssnnnnerssnnrrnnnssrrrrrenssnnnne 205 Connecting the Camera and atComputer 206 Using the Provided Softwar e c csccccccceeseeeeeseseeeeeeneseeeeseeees 207 Installing the Goftware 207 Screen of the SILKYPIX Developer Studio 208 Using the Flash 211 Using the Built in Flash cccccecceeeeee cece eneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneesenees 212 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ss ensnneennnneessnnnne 212 Using the Slow Speed Sync onssnnnnnnssnnnnnessnnrrnnnsrrrrnnensrrnrreessnnnne 212 Using the Trailing Curtain Sync cccecccececesseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeaaeaeeees 213 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built in Flash 213 Lens Compatibility with the Built in las 214 Using an External Flash Optional ccccsssssseeeeeeesseeeeeeees 215 SHAG EPS IE MOJE EE 216 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord 217 Appendix 219 Default Settings ee 220 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 226 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ees EEE RER EEEE NNN KEEN 227 Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor Dust Removal 227 Optional Accessories ssssensssnnnunennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenne 228 Error MCSSaQOS ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeseeseeeeenaeeseaneessaaaes 232 Troubleshooting ccceeceeeee cece eee e
115. er Vv to display the playback mode palette p 152 MENU button Displays the P Playback 1 menu p 153 INFO button Changes the style of the display on the monitor p 25 References to Button Names In this Operating Manual the buttons of the four way controller are referred to in the following way ee Ch Di 2 e Leen OD Cc 2 5 Q lt O CH o 3 OD o SiaugO INO Dusnaioiag e Monitor Display Various information appears on the monitor depending on the status of the camera Le The brightness level and the color of the monitor can be adjusted p 193 S Capture Mode While shooting the current shooting function settings are displayed on the monitor You can change the style of the display by pressing the INFO button INFO DS Pre wae 1 9000 F28 1600 I S S Tue 10 30 AM Standard display Control panel Monitor off e Standard display All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes The actual display may differ 1 Capture Mode p 69 5 Custom Image p 131 2 Flash Mode p 57 6 Interval Shooting p 104 3 Drive Mode p 64 HDR Capture p 130 4 White Balance p 124 Digital Filter p 135 11 12 13 14 AE Metering p 84 Shake Reduction p 96 Movie SR p 110 Battery level p 39 Turning the focusing ring in MF mode p 93 ND Filter p 148 Number of shots using Multi exposure Multi exposure p 107 AF frame p
116. er turning the power on if you have taken any images before pressing the four way controller V the last image taken is displayed in the background Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select the white balance When ix Fluorescent Light is selected press the four way controller gland use the four way controller lt gt to select D N W or L Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Because the light source changes when a flash discharges you can set the white balance for when the flash discharges Select Auto White Balance Unchanged or Flash in 5 WB When Using Flash p 68 of the C Custom Setting 1 menu s6um s Bujooys G Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures With the manual white balance the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings Select G in Step 2 on p 125 Sbuuee Dunooue H 2 Under the light you wish to measure the white balance of fully display a white sheet of paper on the monitor or select a white area as the subject d Press the shutter release button fully Set Focus Method to MF when the shutter cannot be released Adjust the white balance as necessary p 127 4 Press the OK button
117. era mount or touch the CMOS sensor e The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts Dirt dust or corrosion may damage the electrical system Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning e We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off 2 Remove the body mount cover and lens mount cover 2 Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens mount from damage d Align the Lens mount index red dots 3 on the camera and the lens and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks After attaching turn the lens counterclockwise to check that the lens is locked in place a Ln payieys Bumae H p uezs Buig S 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward To remove the lens attach the lens cap first hold down the lens unlock button 4 and turn the lens counterclockwise auton If the lens is removed while the power is on the monitor will turn off and the shutter release button will be locked Do not remove the lens while the power is on 1 Press the power switch The camera will turn on Press the power switch again to turn off the camera Lang Always turn the camera off when not in use e The power will automatic
118. ery when you will not use the camera for a long while The battery may leak The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of the camera for long periods of time If this occurs follow the procedure described in Setting the Date and Time p 50 to reset the date and time 7 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and then lift it to open D gt 2 Insert the battery with the A mark facing toward the lens To remove the battery push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow with your finger Remove the battery when it pops out slightly d Close the battery cover and then slide it in the direction of the arrow 4 gt 5 e D E 5 GA r D D 2 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the display on the monitor Monitor Display Battery Level W Green Battery is full A Green Battery is close to full a Yellow Battery is running low IE Red Battery is almost empty Battery depleted The camera turns off after displaying the message be CA or E Red may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting for a long period of time In this situation turn the camera off and on again If W Green appears you can use the camera payieyg Buig o Approximate Image Storag
119. es that have been already taken are saved and Interval Shooting is ended when the power switch is pressed when the mode dial or quick dial is turned O Single Frame Shooting is used regardless of the current drive mode setting Although each shot taken is displayed on the monitor with Instant Review they cannot be enlarged or deleted If the Auto Power Off function turns the camera off before starting Interval Shooting the camera automatically turns on again when the shooting time approaches When using Interval Shooting use the AC adapter kit K AC115 optional or install a fully charged battery If the battery is not sufficiently charged it may become depleted during Interval Shooting and cause recording to stop Interval Shooting is canceled when the SD Memory Card has no more available space Multi exposure You can create a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image auton e Multi exposure is not available in the following situations when File Format is set to RAW or RAW when the capture mode is set to d Movie or BC Blur Control mode or Night Scene HDR 28 Quick Macro HDR HDR of SCN Scene mode when Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set e Multi exposure cannot be used with Exposure Bracketing Interval Shooting or Distortion Correction at the same time The function selected last is used 1 Select Multi exposure in the TO Rec Mode 2 menu and press the
120. etails on the playback mode functions e When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG and its RAW data still remains in the buffer memory you can save the RAW image by pressing the 4 Av button during Instant Review or playback If the image was shot using any of the following settings the corresponding image listed is saved Digital Filter RAW image without a filter effect Smart Effect RAW image with Bright image finishing tone Suougiodo asp S Deleting a Single Image You can delete images one by one auton e Deleted images cannot be restored e Protected images cannot be deleted p 199 suoljeiad asp e Press the gt button and use the four way controller lt gt to select an image to delete Press the T button The delete confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Delete Select a file format to delete for images saved in RAW format Delete JPEG Deletes only the JPEG image Delete RAW Deletes only the RAW image Delete Deletes images in both RAW JPEG file formats Delete Press the OK button The image is deleted You can delete multiple images at once Refer to Deleting Multiple Images p 165 for details d Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with this camera How to Operate the Shooting Functions 64 Selectin
121. female connector body with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration or the equivalent bg Caution Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord Doing so may damage the cord Should the AC plug cord be damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not touch or short circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in Do not handle the power plug with wet hands This can cause an electric shock Do not drop the product or subject it to violent impact This can cause equipment breakdown e Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI68 Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating or may damage the battery charger About the Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery bg Warning e If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately bg Caution e Only use the specified battery with this camera Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire e Do not disassemble the battery Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage e Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal e Keep wires hairpins and other metal objects away from the and contacts of the battery e Do not short
122. four way controller gt The Multi exposure screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Number of Shots and press the four way controller gt d Use the four way controller A V to select the number of shots Shit SONS and press the OK button IESE to Auto EV Adjustment E Select from 2 to 9 shots MENU Led loKKe 54 4 Use the four way controller A Y to select Auto EV Adjustment and use the four way controller lt gt to select wv or D When set to amp On the exposure is adjusted automatically according to the number of shots 5 Use the four way controller A V to select Start Shooting and press the OK button The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures GA gt fe fe f gt Q 7 E gt Q a fe gt 7 suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H 6 Wes Take the picture The composite picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed Press the button during Instant Review to discard pictures taken up to that point and take pictures again from the first frame The pictures are saved when the set number of shots is taken and then the screen in Step 3 appears again If any of the following operations are performed while shooting the pictures that have been already taken are saved and Multi exposure is ended when the P button MENU button INFO button or four way controller V lt P
123. g the Appropriate Capture Mode 69 Setting the Exposure cccesseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 75 FOCUS UNG EN 86 Checking the Depth of Field Preview 94 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Sake eegene Sek EE 96 Taking Pictures Continuously c ssceeee 102 Recording MOVIES cccseeceeeeeeeneeeneeeeeeeeneeeenes 109 suoi 2un4 Dunooue H How to Operate the Shooting Functions You can change capture related settings using the direct keys control panel IO Rec Mode menu 2 Movie menu or C Custom Setting menu bo For details on how to use the menus refer to Using the Menus p 32 Ko Direct Keys Setting Items Press the four way controller A Y lt P in Capture mode to set the following items a Sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity Adjusts the color balance to match the White Balance type of the light source illuminating the subject a Flash Mode Sets the method of flash discharge Selects Continuous Shooting Self Drive Mode timer Remote Control or Exposure Bracketing shooting Rec Mode Menu Items The following settings can be performed in the 48 Rec Mode 1 3 menus Ke Press the MENU button in Capture mode to SE display the TO Rec Mode 1 menu E SI Wel tem Prim Lg Sets the image finishing tone such as Custom Image 1 color and contrast before shooting an p 131 image Digital Filter si Applies
124. gs Custom Image Bright 4 3 5 5 TUE 10 30 AM e alto Press the OK button The setup screen of the selected item appears JPEG Quality Use the four way controller lt 4 gt or e dial to select a setting value MENU x Vater Di 2 e OD Cc 2 5 Q lt O CH o 3 OD o SiaugO INO Dusnaioiag e 5 Press the OK button The camera returns to the control panel and is ready to take a picture pa You can also change the setting by turning the e dial after selecting the item you want to change in Step 2 Detailed settings such as parameters can be changed after pressing the OK button Using the Menus This section explains how to use the following menus IO Rec Mode D8 Movie P Playback N Set up and C Custom Setting Below how to set High ISO NR in the B Rec Mode 2 menu is explained as an example 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 43 Rec Mode 1 menu appears on the monitor O The menus listed below are displayed in INFO MENU the following situations When the mode 8 Movie 1 menu dial is set to d In Playback gt Playback 1 menu mode 2 Press the four way controller an NENTEN gt Custom Image Ce Digital Filter OFF Each time the four way controller gt is Gen IS pressed the menu will change in the AE Metering 7 following sequence IO Rec Mode 2 NO Pikar IO Rec Mode 3 D8 Movie 1
125. h the Built in Flash Depending on the lens used with this camera even if a lens without a hood is attached the use of the built in flash may not be available or may be limited due to vignetting Unavailable due to vignetting Lens Name 03 FISH EYE Using an External Flash Optional Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ AF360FGZ AF200FG or AF160FC 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 oy Available x Not available Built in AF540FGZ AF200FG Camera Function Flash AF360FGZ AF160FC Red eye reduction flash Auto flash discharge Automatically switching to the flash sync speed Aperture value is automatically set in P mode and Tv mode P TTL auto flash Slow speed Sync Flash exposure compensation Auto zoom flash head AF assist light of external flash Trailing Curtain Sync Contrast control sync flash mode Slave flash Wireless flash Eege a DZ bereed OY aen a Soses y e Flash exposure comer v v v ito zoom fashiead Ile AF assist ight of etna Tash ff Trang Caran Sype vf e EES EES west a 1 1 2000 sec or slower for a 01 STANDARD PRIME 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens 1 250 sec or slower for external flash units 1 13 sec or slower for a 03 FISH EYE 04 TOY WIDE 05 TOY TELEPHOTO lens auton e The built in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an external flash e Flashe
126. hannesburg Africa West Asia East Asia Oceania istanbul Cairo PAL Jerusalem PAL Nairobi PAL Jeddah PAL Tehran PAL Dubai PAL Kabul PAL Dmi PAL Shanghai ago Sege PY Pago P sBulyjes jeuon ppy BuiBuey9 KR Sbumee euonpp Pubueuz e Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed The camera supports the following languages English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Greek Russian Korean Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese and Japanese Set in Language aa p 184 of the Language 34 N Set up 1 menu English Dansk EAANVLKG Fran ais Svenska V t Setting the Display Language p 48 Deutsch Suomi Espanol Polski Portugues cestina Italiano Magyar Nederlands T rk e O ifCancel Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display Minimizing Battery Consumption You can set the monitor to dim and the camera to turn off automatically if unused for a certain length of time Set in Power Saving and Auto Power Off p 185 of the N Set up 2 menu The monitor brightness goes dim if the camera is unused for 10 Power Saving seconds The default setting is On Press any button to return it to the normal brightness The power turns off automatically Select from 1min default Auto Power Off setting 3min 5min or Off To
127. he Battery Charger and AC Adapter AN Warning Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this product with the specified power and voltage Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire electric shock or camera breakdown The specified voltage is 100 240V AC Do not disassemble or modify the product This can cause a fire or electrical shock If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If water should happen to get inside the product consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger and AC plug cord unplug the power plug and discontinue use Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment fire or electrical shock Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust Accumulated dust may cause a fire To reduce the risk of hazards use only CSA UL certified power supply cord set cord is Type SPT 2 or heavier minimum NO 18 AWG copper one end with a molded on male attachment plug cap with a specified NEMA configuration and the other is provided with a molded on
128. he camera The built in flash will hit the external flash Leg Red eye Reduction As with the built in flash the red eye reduction function is available with an external flash The red eye reduction function works by discharging the flash twice even when only an external flash is used However this function may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions for usage conditions Refer to the chart on p 215 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord Attach the Hot Shoe Adapter Fe optional to the camera hot shoe and an Off Camera Shoe Adapter F optional to the bottom of the external flash and connect these with the Extension Cord F5P optional as shown in the illustration below The Off Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted to your tripod using the tripod screw The built in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an external flash auton e Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur e Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown yse 4 au Busy z 11 Appendix Default Settings geduet Eegeg eeneg 220 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ccceeeceeeeeeeeseneeeeneeeeeeeeeeneeeeneeees 226 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor cccseeseeeeeeeees 227 Optional Accessories cccceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeneees 228 Error Message
129. he firmware is displayed on the monitor Use the AC adapter kit K AC115 optional or install a fully charged battery sBuiyes jeuonippy Buibuey9 KR sbulyjes jeuonippy Pubueuz a File Management Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Use this camera to format initialize an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other devices Formatting deletes all the data saved on the SD Memory Card auton e Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting The card may be damaged and become unusable e Formatting deletes all data either protected or unprotected Be aware 1 Select Format in the X Set up 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Format screen appears 2 Use the four way controller Aa Y m to select Format and press the Aidata willbe deleted OK button Formatting starts When formatting is completed the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Lang When an SD Memory Card is formatted the volume label assigned to the card is PENTAX Q When this camera is connected to a computer the SD Memory Card is recognized as a removable disk with the name PENTAX Q Protecting Images from Deletion 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 four way controller Vv in Playback mode The playback mode palette appears
130. he settings for the other positions in the same way 6 Press the OK button The setting assigned to each position is saved Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Loading Settings for Taking Pictures You can take pictures with the settings saved in the quick dial and while using the quick dial these settings have priority over the settings such as ones made through the menus 1 In Capture mode turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 4 The saved setting is loaded and the camera is ready to take a picture 2 Take the picture d After taking pictures return the quick dial to the position 0 The camera returns to the original setting You cannot use the menus to change the settings when taking pictures with the quick dial To change the settings of the quick dial save other settings again sbumee Dunooue ba s6uljjag Dunooue o Setting the Smart Effect You can set and capture images with a variety of effects Select from the following types of effects e Brilliant Color e Tone Expansion e Unicolor Bold e Bold Monochrome e Vintage Color e Water Color e Cross Processing e Vibrant Color Enhance e Warm Fade e USER 1 to 3 p 142 1 Select Smart Effect in Step 2 on p 138 Use the four way controller A V to select the position 1 4 of the quick dial to which to save the setting d Press the G Av butto
131. higher speeds with the electronic shutter than with the lens shutter Ex With a01 STANDARD PRIME lens Pictures taken at 1 2000 sec or slower with the lens shutter and 1 2000 sec to 1 8000 sec with the electronic shutter 2 Aperture value fixed 3 Bulb mode not available in M mode Allows the use of a slow shutter speed of up to 2 sec 4 Built in flash 1 2000 sec external flash 1 250 sec 5 Flash sync speed is approx 1 13 sec 6 Light may be unevenly distributed Xipueddy e Cleaning the CMOS Sensor If the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty shadows may appear in the image in certain situations such as when shooting against a white background This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor Dust Removal Shaking the CMOS sensor removes dust that has collected 1 Select Dust Removal in the Set up 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Dust Removal screen appears 2 Press the OK button Dust Removal basch Dust Removal The Dust Removal function is activated Shim Nation by shaking the CMOS sensor Shut down Action To activate the Dust Removal function every time the camera is turned on and off set Start up Action and Shut down Action to w When Dust Removal is completed the camera returns to the N Set up 3 menu Use a brush less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor Using a blower with a brush may scrat
132. hts before installing the software 1 Turn the computer on Make sure no other software is running 2 Place the CD ROM S SW115 into the CD DVD drive on the computer The PENTAX Software Installer screen appears If the PENTAX Software Installer screen does not appear e For Windows 1 Click My Computer from the Start menu 2 Double click the CD DVD drive S SW115 icon 3 Double click the Setup exe icon e For Macintosh 1 Double click the CD DVD S SW115 icon on the desktop 2 Double click the PENTAX Installer icon Jayndwioy e ot Bumaeuuoc S CH o 5 5 D O 5 er O D O o 3 VG rb D r d Click SILKYPIX Developer a Studio 3 0 for PENTAX PENTAX sotware nstaner For Macintosh follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps a SILKYPIX 4 Select the desired language in the Choose Setup Language screen and click OK Fi When the InstallShield Wizard screen appears in the selected language click Next Follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps Screen of the SILKYPIX Developer Studio When SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 0 for PENTAX is launched the screen on the S right appears SILKY PIX Developer Studio 3 0 Leg Refer to Help for details on using the software program Regarding Product Registration To better serve you please take a moment to register your
133. ic shock If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera never touch the exposed portion There is a risk of electric shock e Do not aim the camera at the sun or other intense sources of light when taking pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens cap off Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire e Do not look through the lens while it is pointed at the sun Doing so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired If any irregularities occur during use such as smoke or a strange odor stop use immediately remove the battery or the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash You may burn yourself Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash Discoloration may occur Some portions of the camera heat up during use There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods Should the monitor be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth Depending on your individual factors or physical condition the use of the camera may cause itching rashes or blisters In case of any abnormality stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately About t
134. idly moving objects or scenery shot The subject is through a window or a net like pattern difficult to focus on Lock focus on another object located at the same distance as your subject then Autofocus does aim at the target and press the shutter not work release button fully Alternatively use manual focus p 92 Position the subject in the focus frame on the monitor If the subject is outside the The subject is notin focusing area aim the camera at the the focusing area subject and lock the focus then compose a picture and press the shutter release button fully p 91 The subject is too Move away from the subject and take a close picture The focus method is set to ME Set Focus Method to AF p 86 Autofocus does not work The focus cannot be locked The AE Lock function does not operate The built in flash does not discharge The USB connection with a computer does not work properly Autofocus Method is set to Face Detection or Tracking The capture mode is set to RS 8 A amp or of SCN mode The shutter speed is set to Bulb When the flash mode is set to 4 or 43 the flash will not discharge if the subject is bright The capture mode is set to a LG A E HDR Di 7 C or iit of SCN mode The USB connection mode is set to PTP Autofocus is not locked focus lock when Autofocus Method is set to Face Detection or Tracking The camera will c
135. ion city Turn the e dial to change the region The location time difference and current Be Dae time of the selected city appear DST M 16 00 MENUYA OKOA 5 Press the four way controller Y to select DST and use the four way controller lt gt to select w or O Select w if the destination city uses daylight saving time DST 6 Press the OK button The destination setting is saved and the camera returns to the World Time screen Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again ken Refer to List of World Time Cities p 189 for cities that can be selected as a destination e Select t Hometown in Step 3 to change the city and DST setting e gt appears in the control panel and guide display p 69 if Setting the Time is set to Destination Also the video output setting p 169 changes to the video output format for that city List of World Time Cities North America Central and South America Africa West Asia Anchorage NTSC Mexico City NTSC Lima II Caracas NTSC i i NTSC PAL ondon Paris Amsterdam Rome Warsaw Athens PAL Algiers PAL I w ol Ui DIO oo D OO offe vjl ie T aj olal Zo D alo D CO 5 3s 0 Q 5 aA c 5 3 x O S o J aljo a 0 o gt a a Di Di 3 5 D 5 O Ul U Ul U Ul U Ul U U Pi gt Pi gt Ei gt Pi gt gt Hem mm mm Hem me Jo
136. ious resources Se REE E E E E E E E The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation Indicates useful information Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera 1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of working parts before use Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts 17 How to Change Function Settings 05 30 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera Check that all accessories are included gt XN Hot shoe cover Fx Body mount cover Installed on camera Installed on camera USB7 Dy esauen INOA Dusn 310439 e A Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI68 D BC68P AC plug cord Software CD ROM Operating Manual S SW115 this manual EN pentax N S z Quick Guide Refer to p 228 for information on optional accessories DI Names and Functions of the Working Parts Lens mount index red dot Speaker AF assist light Self timer lamp Built in flash Strap lug Lens information contacts CMOS sensor Remote control receiver Card cover Remote control receiver Hot shoe Card access Strap lug lamp Battery cover Monitor HDMI terminal Ty
137. is fixed to Wh when the capture mode is set to A Night Scene HDR or HDR HDR of SCN Scene mode You can select whether to use the Shake Reduction function only when taking pictures or during standby mode as well with 4 Shake Reduction Options p 68 from the C Custom Setting 1 menu The Shake Reduction function will not fully work for about 2 seconds right after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off Wait for the Shake Reduction function to work stably and properly and then press the shutter button gently The Shake Reduction function is available with any PENTAX Q mount lens compatible with this camera suoijoun 4 BHuljooyus H suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H Shooting with Self timer This camera has the following two types of self timers X Self timer 12 sec The shutter is released after about 12 seconds Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture The shutter is released about 2 seconds after the shutter A Self timer 2 sec release button is pressed Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed The self timer shooting is not available when the capture mode is set to S Moving Object Pet Kids of SCN Scene mode Da Mount the camera onto a tripod No Press the four way controller gt in Capture mode The Drive Mode setting screen appears So Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select
138. ized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing e This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights e The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference i
139. jects at close focus range like flowers SE coins jewelry and more For capturing images of people in low light conditions such as dusk or at night Night Even though the flash is used the camera will use slow shutter 3a Scene speeds so the background areas beyond the flash reach will Portrait also appear correctly exposed in the picture rs Slow speed Sync p 212 To prevent camera shake either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod Ze Sunset For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful vivid color For capturing images of blue sky Produces a more impressive Bue sky deep blue mr t Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage and EES produces a vivid color image Scene Modes By setting the mode dial to SCN Scene you can choose from the following scene modes Characteristics DN Portrait ae capturing portraits Reproduces a healthy and bright skin one VW Landscape For capturing landscape views Increases color saturation and produces a vivid color image se x Macro Je Night Scene Portrait a Sunset For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers coins jewelry and more For capturing images of fast moving subjects such as at sporting events The drive mode is fixed to Si Continuous Shooting Hi For capturing images of people in low light conditions such as dusk or at night Even though the flash is used the camera will use slow shutter
140. l axis represents a brightness dark at the left and bright at the right and the vertical axis 2 represents the number of pixels The shape and the distribution of the Dark lt Brightness gt Bright histogram before and after shooting Dark portions Bright portions tells you whether the exposure level and contrast are correct or not and lets you decide if you need to adjust the exposure and take a picture again t Adjusting the Exposure p 79 t Adjusting Brightness p 128 Understanding Brightness When the brightness is correct and there are no overexposed or underexposed areas the graph peaks in the middle If the image is underexposed the peak is on the left side and if it is overexposed the peak is on the right side E D Dark underexposed Image with few bright or Bright overexposed image dark areas image When the image is underexposed the part to the left is cut off dark underexposed portions with no detail and when the image is overexposed the part to the right is cut off bright overexposed portions with no detail This camera can be set so that it displays the Bright Dark Area warning during Capture or Playback mode t Playing Back Images p 61 t Setting the Playback Display Method p 154 t Setting the Capture Mode Display Method p 191 t Setting the Display for Instant Review p 192 Understanding Color Balance Distribution of color intensity is displayed for each c
141. l unit is pressed Remote Control The shutter is released about 3 seconds after the shutter Be 3s delay release button on the remote control unit is pressed Continuous shooting starts when the shutter release S Remote Continuous button on the remote control unit is pressed Continuous Shooting shooting ends when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed again The remote control shooting is not available in the following situations when the capture mode is set to S Moving Object A Night Scene HDR A Petz Kids HDR HDR of SCN Scene mode when the shutter speed is set to Bulb when HDR Capture is set Mount the camera onto a tripod Press the four way controller gt in Capture mode The Drive Mode setting screen appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select i Press the four way controller Vv use the four way controller lt gt to select i s or ia and press the OK button The self timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink and the camera is in a stand by status j Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates 6 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front or back of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control unit Log The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit is approximately 4 m from the front of the came
142. lect 27 Movie Editing and press the OK button The movie editing screen appears 4 Select point s where you want to divide the movie The first frame at the dividing point is displayed at the top of the screen Up to four points can be selected MENUS 21 x Available operations Four way controller 4 Plays back Pauses a movie Four way controller kl Forwards a frame when paused Press and hold Fast forwards playback four way controller ki Four way controller lt 4 Reverses a frame when paused Press and hold Fast reverses playback four way controller lt 4 E dial Adjusts the volume 6 levels 4 Av button Confirms cancels a dividing point Proceed to Step 8 if you do not delete any segment s GA J fe fe gt Q 7 E gt O fe gt VU GA gt O fe f gt Q TI E gt Q fe gt Vu el 8 a Les Press the button The screen to select segment s to delete is displayed Use the four way controller lt 4 gt o EEE to move the selection frame and SS press the OK button EE The segment s to delete are specified 00 00 ieee tas Pion again to cancel the Select segments for deletion selection Le Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed in Step 4 appears again Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Vv e to select Save as a
143. llows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB Unless otherwise specified select MSC Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Jayndwioy e ot Bumaeuuoc id 1 ndwo e oi Huljo9uU0y o Connecting the Camera and a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable I USB7 1 Turn the computer on 2 Turn off the camera and use the USB cable to connect the PC AV terminal of the camera and the computer J Turn the camera on The camera is recognized as a removable disk or an SD Memory Card with a volume label PENTAX Q If the PENTAX Q dialog appears when the camera is turned on select Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and click the OK button Ta Save the captured images to the computer Copy the image file s or folder s to the hard disk of the computer Kail Disconnect the camera from the computer Using the Provided Software SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 0 for PENTAX is included on the CD ROM S SW115 With the SILKYPIX Developer Studio you can develop RAW files adjust the color of the images and other settings and save the new images as a JPEG or TIFF file Installing the Software You can install the software from the provided CD ROM When multiple accounts have been setup on a computer log on with an account that has administrative rig
144. lor tone of images adds Digital Filter l softening and slimming effects or adjusts the brightness e S ni 2 Corrects images of a subject captured 7 Red eye Edit with red eyes pi WG 9 Changes the number of recorded pixels or size of the image and saves the image as a new file Palle a Crops out only the desired area of the repping picture and saves it as a new image poe y Image Rotation is ei Pwr si Joins a number of images together and dos creates a new image with them palo Protects images from being accidentally ee el Slideshow Plays back the images one after another p 163 Saves the settings for an image captured ity Save Cross Processing in Cross Processing mode in Custom Image to Favorite RAW RAW Development Converts RAW images to JPEG format p 180 38 Movie Editing 3 e een a movie and extracts segments 0 117 TD Image Comparison a Displays two images side by side p 159 o DPOF TI Sets the DPOF settings p 201 1 This cannot be performed when a movie is displayed 2 This cannot be performed when a RAW image is displayed 3 This can be performed only when a movie is displayed Playback Menu Items You can perform the following settings in the P Playback menu Press the MENU button in Playback mode to display the P Playback 1 menu Plays back the images one after another Slideshow You can set how images will be displayed p 162 in the slideshow Lei Sets the initial
145. ls d Frame the desired composition UTO Ay A e for your picture on the monitor A VUU O SUD Example The person is out of focus and the background is in focus instead 4 Center the subject to focus on the monitor and press the shutter release button halfway The AF frame turns green when focused The focus is locked while the AF frame is green GA Gi fe fe gt Q 7 E gt O fe gt VU suoijoun 4 Dunooue H Da d Wess Recompose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Turning the zoom ring with the focus locked may cause the subject to be out of focus e You cannot lock the focus when the capture mode is set to S Moving Object 4g Night Snap A Pet amp Kids Stage Lighting of SCN Scene mode In such cases the autofocus continues to focus on the subject until the shutter is released Continuous Autofocus Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus Manually adjust the focus No Set Focus Method to MF Refer to Setting the Focus Method p 86 for details While viewing the monitor turn the focusing ring The shutter can be released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus Focusing with the Image Enlarged You can more easily focus on the subject by enlarging the image in the center of the monitor during MF mod
146. lur effect that was difficult to achieve with conventional compact cameras Lang In BC mode images are captured using the following settings E Exposure control Open aperture priority Sensitivity Fixed to AUTO File Format Fixed to JPEG 1 Set the mode dial to BC The camera switches to BC mode 2 Turn the e dial Select the level of blur from three levels while viewing the image on the monitor N EE e ZE 12000 F2 8 1600 37 L suoijoun 4 Huljooyus H suoi 2un4 Dunooue H auton e Do not move the camera while taking a picture e If holding the camera by hand while shooting set Shake Reduction to Ww On e The function may not work as effectively as expected if a lens other than an AF lens is used The following functions are not available in this mode Continuous Shooting Remote Continuous Shooting or Exposure Bracketing Multi exposure HDR Capture Smart Effect The blur effect may not turn out as well as expected in the following situations when the contrast is low overall with fountains and other objects that change color or shape constantly with moving objects with small objects with objects at the edge of the screen with backlit scenes and other similar conditions when a special filter is used with far off objects Shooting at distances that produce portrait images from the chest up is recommended Exposure Modes Use the exposure modes to change the shutter speed and a
147. magnification when unze Zoom eae oun Zoom Baise images SE p Sets whether or not to display the Bright Bright DaikArea Dark Area warning during playback Delete All Images You can delete all saved images at once p 167 suonouny yorgheld G Setting the Playback Display Method You can set the initial magnification when enlarging images and whether to display the Bright Dark Area warning in Playback mode 1 Select Quick Zoom in the gt Playback 1 menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A V to select the magnification and Slideshow press the OK button Ser GN Delete All Images X4 Select from Off default setting x2 SC x4 x8 or x16 MENUET d Use the four way controller A V to select Bright Dark Area and use the four way controller lt gt to select amp or CL When set to amp bright portions blink red and dark portions blink yellow A Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again suoijouny y9eq ejd S The Bright Dark Area warning is not displayed in RGB histogram display and Detailed information display Enlarging Images Images can be enlarged up to 16 times in Playback mode 1 Use the four way controller lt gt to select an image in Playback mode 2 Turn the e dial to the right toward Q The image enlarges at each click 1 to 16 times
148. mark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and or other countries All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies However the TM or marks are not used in all cases in this manual This product supports PRINT Image Matching III PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation To users of this camera e Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fiel
149. n The screen for making detailed Smart Effect settings appears 4 Use the four way controller Sala ous A V lt P to choose an effect on Ega g 5 Press the OK button The camera returns to the screen for setting the quick dial function 6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 Press the OK button The settings are saved 8 Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Shooting with Smart Effect 1 Turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 4 The Smart Effect settings are loaded and the camera is ready to take a picture 2 Press the four way controller Vv to change the settings The parameter setting screen appears d Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to change the parameters s6um s Bujooys S The following parameters can be changed depending on the selected effect Brilliant Color Cross Processing Warm Fade Tone Expansion Bold Monochrome Water Color Vibrant leg 2 levels Color Enhance Extracted Color Red Magenta Blue Unicolor Bold Cyan Green Yellow Vintage Color Type 3 types 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Sbumae Dunooue o Saving the Camera Settings You can save the current camera settings and retrieve them later on by the quick dial operation 2 So A Set necessary settings Select from USER 1 to 3 in Step 4 on p 140 USER 1 USER
150. n a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 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 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FOR CALIFORNIA U S A ONLY Perchlorate Material special handling may apply The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material which may require special handling See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate xipueddy G Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PEN
151. nd press the rae Saves divided movie OK button as separate files The movie is divided at the specified DEE points and the unwanted segments are Cancel deleted from it And then the divided MENU Jima OKOL movie is saved as separate files and displayed on the screen Specify the dividing points in chronological order from the beginning of the movie When canceling the selected dividing points cancel each of them in reverse order from the end of the movie to the beginning In an order other than specified you can neither select the frames as a dividing point nor cancel the selections of the dividing point s You cannot for example select the frames prior to the last selected frame as a dividing point while specifying dividing point s 5 Shooting Settings This chapter describes image file formats and camera operating settings in capture mode Setting a File Format cccscsseeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 120 Setting the White Balance ceeseeeeeeeees 124 Adjusting Brightness ccccsseesseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 128 Setting the Image Finishing Tone 131 Setting the Green Button and E dial Functions Setting a File Format Set the aspect ratio file format number of recorded pixels quality level and color space of still pictures 1 Select Image Capture Settings in the Rec Mode 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The Image Capture Settings screen
152. nes in candlelight Stage i Lighting For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit place For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited The flash mode is fixed to Flash Off in Ze LW KA HDR Dr and D To prevent camera shake either set Shake Reduction to W On or mount the camera on a tripod Selecting a Scene Mode Set the mode dial to SCN The camera switches to the SCN mode and the scene mode selection screen appears suoijoun4 Buljooyus H 2 Use the four way controller A V lt P or e dial to choose a scene mode and press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture MENU Caliah KA Sodel z teem To change the scene mode press the INFO button and select Scene Mode in the control panel When the MENU button is pressed while a23 the mode dial is set to SCN the item m2 3 EEA Scene Mode H Scene Mode appears on the Rec Digital Filter OFF Mode 1 menu Press the four way Image Capture Settings JPEcIPA controller gt to display the scene mode eee AL selection screen and you can select a ND Filter scene mode in the same way as described in Step 2 MENUS ai Blur Control Mode Blur Control enables you to create a picture that looks as if it was taken with a wide open aperture and shallow depth of field by shooting multiple images with different focus positions and merging them into a single image This can produce a more noticeable b
153. ng the provided software SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 0 for PENTAX p 208 you can create JPEG images with these effects Captures images in both RAW and JPEG formats When One Push File Format is assigned to the 1 button you can press the t button to temporarily change the file format and save an image in both file formats p 145 auton e When Digital Filter or HDR Capture is set the file format is fixed to JPEG and cannot be changed To change the file format turn these functions off e When the capture mode is set to Night Scene HDR 8 Quick Macro HDR HDR of SCN Scene mode or BC Blur Control mode the image is saved in JPEG format regardless of the File Format setting Aspect Ratio Select the horizontal and vertical ratio of images from he9 3 2 4 3 default setting or Wi The aspect ratio of the camera monitor is 3 2 so if a different aspect ratio is selected the monitor display changes to match the set aspect ratio bey The number of recordable images available with continuous shooting is reduced when the aspect ratio is set to 169 3 2 or instead of 43 GA 7 O fe F gt Q GA p Lem gt Q Sbuuee Dunooue a JPEG Recorded Pixels Sets the recording size of images when File Format is set to JPEG The selectable sizes vary according to the Aspect Ratio setting Recorded La The more pixels there are the bigger the file size The fil
154. ng your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media SD Memory Card etc About the Battery and Charger Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance Avoid storing in high temperatures If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time the battery will over discharge and shorten the battery s life Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D BC68P Do not use it with other devices Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity Do not leave the camera in a vehicle as the temperature can get very high Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations shocks or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles automobiles or ships The temperature range for camera use is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The monitor may appear black at high temperatures but will return to normal at normal temperatures The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures This is due to liquid crystal properties and is not a malfunction Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag and remove the camera after temperature of the camera and su
155. nsity Light Medium Dark For taking a picture that Intensity Low Medium High Water Color looks as though it was painted Saturation OFF Low Medium High Lessens the tone of the image Posterization to create an image that looks Intensity 1 to 5 as though it was hand drawn For taking pictures that Fish eye look as if taken with a fish Low Medium High eye lens s6ulj ag Dunooue e i Ban e Digital Filter is not available in the following situations when the capture mode is set to Night Scene HDR Quick Macro HDR HDR of SCN Scene mode when File Format is set to RAW or RAW e When Digital Filter is set the following functions are not available Continuous Shooting Interval Shooting or Multi exposure HDR Capture The function selected last is used e Depending on the filter used it may take longer to save images Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Digital Filter and press the OK button The screen to select a filter appears After turning the power on if you have taken any images before pressing the OK button the last image taken is displayed in the background Use the four way controller 4 V lt P to select a filter pat OY Camera ZO IG ES OS E Press the 4 Av button The parameter setting screen appears 5 Use the four way controller A Y t
156. nu e In 2 Link AE to AF Point p 68 of the C Custom Setting 1 menu you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi segment metering Reducing Image Noise Noise Reduction When shooting with a digital camera image noise image roughness or unevenness becomes noticeable in the following situations when shooting with a long exposure when shooting with a high sensitivity setting when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction High ISO NR Reduces noise at high sensitivity ISO settings 1 Select High ISO NR in the Rec Mode 2 menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller 4 VI Ven suoijoun4 Buljooyus ba to select Auto Low or High HDR Capture D and press the OK button jawed Shooting D Range Setting High ISO NR Aine Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated levels throughout ISO range default setting Low Hiah Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level g throughout ISO range d Press the MENU button The camera is ready to take a picture The card access lamp blinks and the camera cannot be operated during Noise Reduction suoi 2un4 Dunooue H Setting the Focus Method You can focus with the following methods AF Autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the shutter release button is pressed halfway a N S
157. number of storable images exceeds 500 captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each However in Exposure Bracketing shooting images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed even if the number of images exceeds 500 Selecting the File Number Setting You can select a method for assigning the file number of an image when saved to a new folder Set in File No in Memory p 195 of the B Rec Mode 3 menu The file number of the last image saved to the previous folder is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new folder is created The file number of the first image saved to a folder returns to 0001 each time a new folder is created for saving images Creating New Folders You can create a new folder on an SD Memory Card A folder is created with the number following the number of the folder currently being used Select Create New Folder in the X Set up 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The Create New Folder screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y Dean to select Create folder and Creates a new storage folder press the OK button NOTE folder is created when the next image movie is saved A folder with a new number is created oe Create folder when the next image movie file is saved Cancel OKLO Only one folder can be created using this operation Multiple empty folders cannot be created consec
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159. o select a parameter and the four way controller lt gt to adjust the parameter s value 6 Press the OK button The camera returns to the control panel Ki e You can also change the settings from the Rec Mode 1 menu p 65 e Select Not use any filters in Step 3 to finish shooting with digital filter e After shooting you can also apply digital filter effects to JPEG RAW images in Playback mode p 174 s6um s Bujooys S Sbuuee Dunooue e Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial You can save frequently used functions to the quick dial to easily load and use the desired settings when taking pictures Save up to four settings to each of the following functions e Smart Effect p 140 e Digital Filter p 135 e Custom Image p 131 e Aspect Ratio p 121 You can save only one of the above functions You cannot assign multiple functions at the same time 1 Select Quick Dial in the Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The screen for setting the quick dial function appears 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt Sonn ee to select the function to save ST O d Use the four way controller A Y to select the position 1 4 of the quick dial to which to save the function 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the setting To make detailed settings for Smart Effect press the 4 Av button Fi Repeat Steps 3 and 4 Save t
160. oijoun4 Buljooyus H Focusing Using the t Button You can set the camera to perform focusing by pressing the button Use this setting when the autofocus by pressing the shutter release button halfway is not desired First assign the Enable AF function to the button 1 Select Green Button in the TO Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Green Button screen appears 2 Press the four way controller gt use the four way controller TO Green Button LA V to select Enable AF and e press the OK button BE Lock d Press the MENU button twice Enable AF is assigned to the T button and the camera is ready to take a picture 4 While viewing the subject on the monitor press the button The autofocus system operates beep When Enable AF is assigned to the button the autofocus by pressing the shutter release button halfway is disabled Locking 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 case focus the camera on the subject in the focusing area lock the focus at that position Focus Lock and then recompose your picture 1 Set Focus Method to AF Refer to Setting the Focus Method p 86 for details 2 Set Autofocus Method to AF Select 25 Points Select or Spot Refer to Setting the Autofocus Method p 87 for detai
161. olor in the RGB histogram The right side of the graphs look similar for images that have the white balance adjusted well If only one color is lopsided to the left that color is too intense t Setting the White Balance p 124 Guide Indicators The following indicators appear on the monitor to indicate the keys buttons and e dial that can be operated at that time Example Shutter release button MENU button INFO button Green Delete button Ce E auton e The image on the monitor may differ from the captured image if the brightness of the subject is low or high If any changes occur in the light source during shooting the image may flicker You can cut down on flicker by setting the power frequency in Flicker Reduction p 184 of the N Set up 1 menu to that used in your region If the camera position is changed rapidly during shooting the image may not be displayed with the appropriate brightness Wait for the display to become stable before shooting Noise may appear on the monitor image when used in dark locations If you continue shooting for a prolonged period the internal temperature of the camera may increase resulting in lower quality images It is recommended that you turn off the camera when not shooting To prevent the image quality from degrading allow enough time for the camera to cool down while shooting with long exposures or recording movies The higher the sensitivity the more noise and color
162. on and access the function by simply pressing the button when shooting Green Button Resets the values being adjusted default setting Breven While the button is pressed you can check the depth of field by stopping down the aperture to the set value p 94 Temporarily changes the file format Simultaneously saves an image in both JPEG and RAW formats regardless of the File Format setting You can set whether to apply the setting to only one image or not and select the file format when the T button is pressed p 145 AE Lock The exposure setting is locked when the button is pressed p 82 Autofocus is performed only when the button is pressed Enable AF and not when the shutter release button is pressed halfway p 90 One Push File Format Sbumae Dunooue PS 1 Select Green Button in the TO Rec Mode 3 menu and press the four way controller gt The Green Button screen appears 2 Press the four way controller EE gt use the four way controller OnGreenButton 4 v to select a function and a Gieres File Format AE Lock press the OK button D Enable AF MENU er Tater d Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Setting the One Push File Format When One Push File Format is assigned to the button specify the function settings 2 Select One Push File Format in Step 2 on p 144 Use
163. onding to 0 122 the aspect ratio Quality Level KKK kok p 123 Color Space sRGB AdobeRGB p 123 Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Custom Image Radiant Muted Bleach Bypass Reversal p 131 Film Monochrome Cross Processing AWB 2 n O RD N R WR L 85 White Balance 4 0e CTE G p 124 Distortion Correction j Use the four way controller lt gt to change the value Press the four way controller gt to display the setting screen for White Balance and Custom Image 6 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Save as and press the OK button The RAW image is developed and saved as a new image 8 Use the four way controller A V to select Continue or Exit and press the OK button Select Continue to edit other images The screen for selecting the parameter in Step 5 appears again m Q 5 3 D Q D o Developing Multiple RAW Images You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings 1 Select Developing Multiple Images in Step 3 on p 180 and press the OK button The multi image display screen appears Refer to p 156 for details on operations in the multi image display screen 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select the RAW images to be developed and press the OK button J Press the G Av button The development confirmation screen appears 4 Use the four
164. onochrome Toy Camera High Contrast Shading Slim HDR Invert Color Extract Color Color Water Color Posterization Fish eye Retro Soft Sketch Filter Miniature Frame Composite Starburst Base Parameter Adjustment Playback View Digital Filter File Format JPEG Aspect Ratio Color Space Custom RAW Development Image White Balance Sensitivity High ISO NR Shadow Correction Distortion Correction Resize Cropping aspect ratio adjustment available Index Movie Editing divide or delete selected frames Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie Red eye Edit Save the RAW file data in the buffer memory Customization Custom Functions 13 items Mode Memory 12 items T button Green Button Preview One Push File Format AE Lock Enable AF Quick Dial Smart Effect Custom Image Digital Filter Aspect Ratio Button Dial Customization World Time World Time settings for 75 cities 28 time zones English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Language Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Greek Russian Korean Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese and Japanese Power Supply Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery D LI68 AC Adapter AC Adapter Kit K AC115 optional Number of recordable images with 50 flash usage approx 230 images without flash usage approx 250 images Battery Life Playback time approx 160 minutes Using a new lithium ion ba
165. ontinue focusing on the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway If there is a subject that you want to focus on set Autofocus Method to AF Select 25 Points Select or Spot and use the focus lock p 91 Set the capture mode to any mode other than S Moving Object 2 Night Snap A Pet amp Kids or W Stage Lighting of SCN Scene mode p 72 Set the shutter speed to any mode other than Bulb p 78 Set the flash mode to 4 Flash On or Me Flash On Red eye Reduction p 57 Set SCN Scene mode to any mode other than Ze ee S Blue Sky W Night Scene A Night Scene HDR HDR HDR Gei Backlight Silhouette amp Candlelight 4 Stage Lighting or tm Museum p 72 Set USB Connection in the N Set up 2 menu to MSC p 205 xipueddy S The Shake Reduction function Set Shake Reduction to on p 96 is off Shutter speed is too low for the Shake Reduction function Set Shake Reduction to off and use a to be effective when tripod panning or shooting night scenes etc Shake Reduction does not work Move away from the subject or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod The subject is too close When you use the quick dial to take pictures priority is given to the settings saved in the quick dial p 139 The shooting settings cannot be changed The quick dial is set to the position 1 to 4 xipueddy b
166. pe D Terminal cover Connection cable cover Tripod socket PC AV terminal esch y eae Jno Bursn 310499 H es we INO Dusnaioiag e Capture Mode Here you can learn which parts and how they work when shooting Le The factory default setting of each part is explained here but some parts have multiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting Q Q DODOGO E dial Sets the shutter speed aperture and EV compensation values p 77 You can change the menu when a menu screen is displayed p 32 You can change the settings when the control panel is displayed p 32 Mode dial Changes Capture mode p 69 Shutter release button Press to capture images p 55 Quick dial You can save your preferred shooting settings and then retrieve them easily later on p 138 Lens unlock button Press to detach a lens p 46 gt button Switches to Playback mode p 61 Flash pop up switch Slide to pop up the built in flash p 59 Power switch Press to turn the camera on and off p 47 4 Av button Press to set the EV compensation and aperture values p 77 p 79 t Green Delete button You can assign a function to this button p 144 OK button When the control panel or a menu screen is displayed press this button to confirm the selected item Four way controller AV lt gt Displays the S
167. perture value and take pictures Mode Characteristics Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture P Program value to obtain a proper exposure according to the Program line T Shutter Lets you set the desired shutter speed for y Priority expressing subject movement p 76 A Aperture Lets you set the desired aperture value for Priority controlling the depth of field M Manual Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value to match your photographic vision Setting the Exposure Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings The sensitivity can be set to AUTO or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 125 to 6400 in increments of 1 3 EV The default setting is AUTO 1 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode The Sensitivity setting screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select ISO AUTO or ISO ISO AUTO Sets the range to be adjusted automatically Sets the fixed value SKR Mok d Use the e dial to change the sensitivity value 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture m When the capture mode is set to A Night Scene HDR Night Snap cl HDR HDR Stage Lighting of SCN Scene mode the sensitivity is fixed to AUTO and cannot be changed e When the mode dial is set to M Manual ISO AUTO is not displayed When the sensitivity is set to AUTO and the mode dial is
168. ra and approximately 5 cm from the back of the camera After a picture is taken the card access lamp lights for 2 seconds and then returns to blinking e By default you cannot adjust the focus with the remote control unit Focus on the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control unit When 9 AF with Remote Control p 68 is set to On in the C Custom Setting 2 menu you can use the remote control unit to adjust the focus When using the Remote Control Waterproof O RC1 the autofocus system can be operated with the button The Fn button cannot be used Select a mode other than i Be or a in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel the remote control shooting The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode is set to O Off in Memory p 195 of the B Rec Mode 3 menu The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when is or BO is set The remote control shooting may not be available in backlit conditions The Remote Control F can send a remote control signal about 30 000 times Contact a PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery this will involve a fee suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H Taking Pictures Continuously Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is kept pressed The following two types of continuous shooting are available For JPEG images of 12m xx up to approximately 5 Con
169. rame to Frame Type 1 2 3 Composite images Frame Width Thin Medium Thick Shape Cross Star Snow Crystal Creates an image with a HeartMusical Note special sparkling look by Starburst adding extra glitter to the Effect Density Small Medium Large highlights of night scenes Size Small Medium Large or lights reflected on water Angle 0 30 45 60 Brightness 8 to 8 Bas Saturation 3 to 3 Adjusts the parameters to Parameter Se Hue 3 to 3 Adi create the desired image J Contrast 3 to 3 Sharpness 3 to 3 Ki Only JPEG and RAW images captured with this camera can be edited using the Digital Filter sobew Bupa be Ssobeuu Dumupz o A Kail Select an image for applying the digital filter in Playback mode and press the four way controller V The playback mode palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select 0 Digital Filter and press the OK button The screen to select a filter appears Use the four way controller 100 0004 ya 4 V lt P to select a filter Gr nochronie ala gel ceo eG amp amp After selecting a filter you can check the CO E EOR effect on the screen m ES w or g You can select a different image by pe gi R turning the e dial MENU E Proceed to Step 7 if you do not need to change the parameters Press the H4 Av button The screen to adjust the parameter appears Use the four way controller
170. ranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there are no representatives of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when xipueddy G xipueddy b required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s author
171. rection of the arrow 2 with your finger Remove the DC coupler when it pops out slightly Close the battery cover Pull out the connection cable from the connection cable cover section De Gen S ges scCH ges e 6 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord e D E 5 GA r D D 2 p uezs Buig S Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet auton e Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e Make sure connections are secure between the terminals SD Memory Card or data may be corrupted if disconnected while the card is being accessed e The connection cable will protrude from the battery cover while the AC adapter is in use Be careful as you will not be able to set the camera upright on a table etc e After removing the DC coupler return the connection cable cover to its original location bo Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit K AC115 when using the AC adapter Inserting Removing an SD Memory Card This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card These cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card auton e Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit e If the card cover is opened while the power is on the camera will turn off Do no
172. rroundings are equalized Avoid contact with garbage mud sand dust water toxic gases or salt These could cause the camera to breakdown Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops Please do not press forcefully on the monitor This could cause it to break or malfunction Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using a tripod Cleaning Your Camera Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner alcohol or benzine Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor This will involve a fee Storing Your Camera Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well ventilated place Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance Other Precautions The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK q prevents new data from being recorded on the SD car
173. rs OFF ON Extracted Color 1 Red Magenta Blue Cyan Green Yellow Extracts two specific colors Extractable Range of Color 1 1 to 5 Extract Color and makes the rest of the image black and white Extracted Color 2 OFF Red Magenta Blue Cyan Green Y ellow Extractable Range of Color 2 1 to 5 Adds a color filter to the Color Red Magenta Blue Cyan Color image Select from 18 Green Yellow filters 6 colors x 3 tones Color Density Light Medium Dark Creates an image that looks Intensity Low Medium High Water Color as though it was painted Saturation OFF Low Medium High s ewj uipa a Lessens the tone of the image to create an image that looks as though it was hand drawn Creates an image that Fish eye looks as though it was shot Low Medium High with a fish eye lens Toning B A 7 levels Ret Creates an image with the etro look of an old photo Frame Composite None Thin Medium Thick Creates an image with a Soft Focus Low Medium High Soft soft focus throughout the image Shadow Blur OFF ON Creates an image that Contrast Low Medium High Sketch Filter looks as though it was drawn with a pencil Scratch Effect OFF ON In Focus Plane 3 to 3 Blurs part of the image to n Focus Width Narrow Middle Wide Miniature Posterization Intensity 1 to 5 create a simulated In Focus Plane Angle Side Vertical miniature scene Positive Slope Negative Slope Blur Low Medium High Frame Adds a decorative f
174. s ccccceeeeeseneeeeeeseneeeneeeeeeeenenenaes 232 Troubleshooting ccceeeeeeeeeeseneeeneeeeeeeeneseeeenens 234 Main Specifications ccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 237 PING OX EE 243 Xipueddy a Default Settings The table below shows the factory default settings The functions set in Memory p 195 are saved even when the camera is turned off Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function p 196 No The setting is saved even after reset Default Setting Deeg AUTO ISO 125 3200 AWB Auto Depends on Capture mode es Drive Mode O Single Frame Shooting Quick Dial Direct Keys IO Rec Mode Menu a Custom Image Bright p 131 Digital Filter Not use any filters p 135 File Format JPEG JPEG Recorded Pixels 12m 4000x3000 p 122 0 D Q D d Autofocus Method vot Y Y e e e e e AF Select 87 25 Points P AE Metering Multi segment Y p 84 exposure Auto EV Adjustment o Off Sart eral i Start Time 12 00 AM 00 00 D Range Highlight Correction p 128 Setting Shadow Correction p 129 HISO NR Distortion Correction Ons Yes 0 149 Quick Dial Smart Effect p 138 Y JPEG Quality xxx Best Yes p 123 Y S S S S S el TO Val CO oO O p 107 xipueddy S SE Green Button Green Button Cancel after 1 e On shot One Push Green Button Ye Ye Ye Ye e e e e e e e Ye p
175. s 89 AF Assist Light 17 87 AF Autofocus 008 86 AF frame cccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 55 AF Select 25 Points 87 Aperture Priority mode AV 76 Aspect Ratio 109 120 121 173 Auto Bracketing eeesseeennnn 80 Auto Flash 57 Auto Picture mode AUTO POEET epsesceeeseaseee s 54 70 Auto Power Off 000 190 AWB White Balance 124 Autofocus AF aee 86 Autofocus Method 87 Av Aperture Priority mode 76 AV device ccccceececeeeeeeees 168 B Backlight Silhouette IS 72 Base Parameter Adj Digital SI E 175 Battery bk EN 37 BC Blur Control mode 73 BODD gedet ege 186 Bleach Bypass Custom Image EES 131 Blue Sky S nn 70 71 Blur Control mode BC 73 xipueddy G xipueddy e Bold Monochrome Smart Effect EE 140 Bracketing shooting 80 Bright Custom Image 131 Bright areas a se 128 Bright Dark Area warning Ee 154 191 193 Brightness adjustment 128 Brilliant Color Smart Effect EE 140 Built in flash ceeeeeees 57 Bulb Bulb 0 78 Bulb shooting 0 c 78 C Calendar display 158 Camera shake 96 110 Candlelight 78 cccee 72 Capture mode onnnonnnonnnennn 69 Card access lamp 0 17 Center weighted metering 84 Charging the battery
176. s Favorite 3 OKKO Use the four way controller A V to select Save as Favorite 1 Save as Favorite 2 or Save as Favorite 3 and press the OK button The settings of the selected image are saved to Favorite 1 3 and the last displayed image is displayed again Setting the Digital Filter You can apply a filter effect when taking pictures The following filters can be selected Shading Level Low Medium High For taking pictures that Toy Camera _ look as if taken with a toy ee EO ON camera Tone Break Red Green Blue Yellow High Contrast ER FLAKING PICIUTES Wit Intensity 1 to 5 high contrasts For taking pictures with the Shading Type 6 types Shading background darkened Shading Level 3 to 3 Slim Changes the horizontal and 8 to 8 vertical ratio of images Creates an image that HDR looks like a high dynamic Low Medium High range image invert Color Inverts the colors in the OFF ON image Extracted Color 1 Red Magenta Blue Cyan Green Yellow For extracting two specific colors and making the rest Extractable Range of Color 1 1 to 5 Extract Color GA F O fe F gt Q GA a Lem gt Q of the image black and Extracted Color 2 OFF Red white Magenta Blue Cyan Green Y ellow Extractable Range of Color 2 1 to 5 For taking pictures with the Color Red Magenta Blue Cyan Cacr selected color filter Green Yellow Choose from 18 filters 6 l colors x 3 tones Color De
177. s with reversed polarity the center contact on the hot shoe is minus cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and flash La z When an external flash is attached directly to the hot shoe of the camera the camera s center of gravity is greatly shifted making it difficult to take pictures When using an external flash it is recommended to use an extension cord to separate the camera and flash p 217 e To use an AF160FC flash with the camera a commercially available step up ring or similar accessory is needed use eu Buisn z yse j eu Dutsen a Using P TTL Mode You can use the P TTL auto flash with the AF540FGZ AF360FGZ AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash 2 Turn on the camera and the external flash d Set the external flash mode to P TTL 4 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take a picture e The maximum sync speed available with an external flash is 1 250 sec P TTL auto flash is only available with an AF540FGZ AF360FGZ AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit For details such as operation method and effective distance please refer to the external flash manual The flash does not discharge if the subject is bright enough when the flash mode is set to 4 or 43 Therefore it may not be suitable for daylight sync shooting Never pop up the built in flash manually when any external flash unit is attached to t
178. sbulyjes jeuonppy Bulbueyd e Ta Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Changing the Date and Time Display You can change the initial date and time settings and their display formats Set in Date Adjustment p 184 of the N WEE Set up 1 menu Date Format gt mmiddiyy 24h t Setting the Date and Time p 50 Date 01 01 2011 Time 00 00 Settings complete MENE Setting the World Time The date and time set in Initial Settings p 48 serve as the date and time of your present location Setting the destination in World Time enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas 1 Select World Time in the X Set up 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The World Time screen appears 2 Use the four way controller lt gt rer to select gt Destination or tt Settingithellimenmmnn SD Hometown for Setting the Destination Time London 16 00 Hometown New York 10 00 This setting is reflected in the date and time that appear in the guide display and MENU 23 control panel d Press the four way controller V to move the frame to Destination and press the four way controller gt sBuiyes jeuonippy Buibuey9 R The Destination screen appears Sbumee jeuoippy Pubueuz A 4 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt BEES to select a destinat
179. sh Red Discharges a pre flash for red eye reduction before the automatic flash Flash 4 FlashOn Discharges the flash foreach picture the flash for each picture Flash enn Discharges a pischarges the fash for each picts for red eye reduction before eye Reduction the main flash Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the brightness When using this to shoot a portrait with the sunset in the background both the person and the background are captured beautifully stow low speed Sync Discharges a pre flash for red eye reduction before OF Red eye the main flash is discharged with Slow speed Sync Discharges the flash immediately before closing the shutter Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a trail behind p 213 e Flash Off The flash is deactivated suoljeiad asp S SLOW Se Slow speed Sync stow Trailing Curtain Sync Suougiodo asp e The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture mode CMN He 1 Fixed to in the Ze Sunset Blue Sky Night Scene ER Night Scene HDR HDR HDR Backlight Silhouette 85 Candlelight D Stage Lighting or D Museum mode 1 Press the four way controller lt 4 in Capture mode The Flash Mode setting screen appears The flash modes that can be selected for the set capture mode appear No Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select a flash mode and press the OK button The camera is r
180. sor Pentium 4 Athlon XP or higher recommended CPU e Supports multi core processors Intel Core i5 i7 Core 2 Quad Duo AMD Phenom II X4 X6 Athlon II X2 X4 and other 1 GB minimum 2 GB or more recommended For installing and starting up the program 100 MB minimum of free space For saving image files Approx 10 MB file 1024x768 dots 24 bit full color or higher Input devices such as a keyboard and mouse e Macintosh Mac OS X 10 4 10 5 or 10 6 Intel processor compatible Power PC RM o 1 GB minimum 2 GB or more recommended For installing and starting up the program 100 MB minimum of free space For saving image files Approx 10 MB file 1024x768 dots 24 bit full color or higher Input devices such as a keyboard and mouse Lac QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer You can download it from the following site http www apple com quicktime download Saving Images on a Computer Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer 2 Select USB Connection in the Set up 2 menu and press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller A V to select MSC or PTP and press the OK button Mass Storage Class default setting MSC A general purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device Picture Transfer Protocol PTP A protocol that a
181. speeds so the background areas beyond the flash reach will also appear correctly exposed in the picture Slow speed Sync p 212 To prevent camera shake either use the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod For capturing images of blue sky Produces a more ny impressive deep blue Je ae HD EU Night Scene Night Scene HDR Used for shooting at night Use a tripod or flat surface to prevent camera shake blur Generates a single HDR image with less noise from 3 images captured in dim lighting 4g Night Snap For taking snapshots in poorly lit place For capturing images of food Saturation will be rather high to make it look appetizing For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful vivid color For quick capture of tiny objects at close focus range This mode automatically adds Blur Control For capturing moving pets The drive mode is fixed to Si Continuous Shooting Hi For capturing moving kids Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone The drive mode is fixed to Si Continuous Shooting Hi GA Gi fe fe f gt ce 7 E gt O fe gt Vu Characteristics Sud amp Show For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds such as snowy mountains Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR image and HDR HDR provides a wider dynamic range Backlight NW Silhouette Produces a silhouette image of subject in backlight condition 7 Candlelight For capturing sce
182. t open the cover while the camera is in use e Use this camera to format initialize an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other devices Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card p 198 for details on formatting e Use a high speed memory card when recording movies If a write speed cannot keep up with a recording speed the writing may stop during recording 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off 2 Slide the card cover in the direction of the arrow and then lift it to open D gt d Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label facing toward the monitor oOo payieys Bumae H p uezs Buig o We Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove Close the card cover and then slide it in the direction of the arrow 3 gt For details on the approximate number of images that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card refer to Approximate Image Storage Capacity p 242 Attaching a Lens Attach a Q mount lens to the camera s body The steps will be described here using a01 STANDARD PRIME lens auton e When attaching removing the lens choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust e Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not attached e Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the lens after removing it e Do not insert any fingers into the cam
183. te appears No Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select Image Rotation and press the OK button The selected image is rotated in 90 increments and the four thumbnail images are displayed S Use the four way controller A V lt P to select the desired rotation direction and press the OK button The image rotation information is saved Deleting Multiple Images You can delete multiple images at once Be aware that deleted images cannot be restored t Protecting Images from Deletion Protect p 199 Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images in the multi image display at once i e Protected images cannot be selected e You can select up to 100 images at a time 1 Turn the e dial to the left toward F3 in Playback mode The multi image display screen appears 2 Press the button The screen to select images to delete is displayed The screen temporarily changes to 42 image display when Multi img Display Setting p 156 is set to 90 image display d Select the images to delete suonouny yorgheld G MENU mo Delete Available operations Four way controller Moves the selection frame Av lt gt OK button Confirms cancels the deletion of a selected image E dial Displays a full screen display of the selected image Use the four way controller lt gt to display the previous or next image suoijouny yoeqhe d Press the b
184. tem Sanction e Language Changes the language in which menus and 0 190 messages appear Date Adjustment Sets the date format and time p 187 Sets the display of the local date and time of World Time the specified city so they can be displayed on the monitor in addition to the present location Switches the operation sound on off and A Seung veel changes its volume EES Sets the length of time that the guides are Guide Display displayed on the monitor when the Capture mode is changed LCD Display Adjusts the brightness and the color of the p 193 Settings monitor Flicker Cuts down on screen flicker by setting the p 29 Reduction power frequency to that used in your region Sets the output format when connecting to an VIGET OUI AV device with a video input terminal CR Sets the HDMI output format when HDMI Out connecting to an AV device with an HDMI p 170 q 2 terminal USB Connection Sets the USB connection mode when p 205 connecting to a computer Sets the naming system for folders to store Folder Name images p 200 sbulyjes jeuonppy Pubueuz e pl e Dog rs Create New Creates a new folder on the SD Memory 201 Folder Card E You can save battery power by setting the A7 Power Saving display to dim automatically when no p 190 operation is performed for 10 seconds As Firmware Gene Verion inio Displays the camera s firmware version p 197 A Set up 1 menu XA Set up 2 menu Afaj2 3 a 1 2 3
185. ting Use the four way controller A Y to select Start Interval and press the four way controller kl Use the four way controller A V to select Now or Set Time and press the OK button If you selected Now proceed to Step 10 Use the four way controller A V to select Start Time and press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller lt gt to select hours or minutes and use the four way controller A V to set the time Press the four way controller gt to finish the setting suoijoun4 Huljooyus ba Use the four way controller A V to select Start Shooting and press the OK button The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates Press the shutter release button fully When Start Interval is set to Now the first picture is taken When set to Set Time shooting starts at the set time 7 For shooting multiple pictures pictures Remaining Shots eNagesM are taken at the interval set in Step 3 be After the set number of pictures is taken the camera returns to normal Capture mode eh Inema Shooting S Sandy Interval 00 01 00 MENU gt suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H if e Refer to Interval Movie p 113 for information on how to perform interval shooting in d Movie mode If any of the following operations are performed while shooting the pictur
186. tinuous frames per second can be taken continuously You can Shooting Hi capture up to approximately 5 frames at once Not available when File Format is set to RAW or RAW For JPEG images of 12m up to approximately 1 5 frames per second can be taken continuously You can capture up to approximately 100 frames at once Continuous Shooting Lo auton e Continuous Shooting is not available in the following situations when the capture mode is set to A Night Scene HDR or HDR HDR of SCN Scene mode when the shutter speed is set to Bulb when HDR Capture is set e You cannot save additional RAW images during Instant Review or playback when OD or Si is selected e The number of recordable images is reduced when Aspect Ratio is set to eg 3 2 orl instead of 4 3 suoloun Buljoous H 1 Press the four way controller kim Capture mode The Drive Mode setting screen appears 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select i Lag Press the four way controller Vv use the four way controller lt gt to select or and press L i the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures continuously Si ontinuous Shooting HI Dei 4 an BSS Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed
187. to select w or O e DEN You can enlarge the image with the e dial p 155 eview Histogram Shows the brightness distribution of an image p 26 underexposed portions blink yellow p 28 Bright Dark Area Bright overexposed portions blink red and dark 4 Press the MENU button twice The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the Monitor Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor 1 Select LCD Display Settings in the Set up 1 menu and press the four way controller gt The LCD Display Settings screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Brightness Level or Color Adjustment Brightness Level Changes the brightness of the monitor 3 to 3 Adjust Blue Amber Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue B7 and amber A7 sBuiyes jeuonippy Bufueuz KR Adjust Green Magenta Adjusts the tone of the colors between green G7 and magenta M7 sbulyjas jeuonippy buibueyo a Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to adjust the value Press the button to reset the adjustment value Available only when Green Button is assigned to the button in Green Button of the Rec Mode 3 menu p 144 Press the OK button Press the MENU button The screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor
188. ttery under the temperature at 23 C Tested in compliance with CIPA standard Actual results may vary depending on the shooting conditions circumstances Interfaces USB 2 0 high speed compatible AV output terminal HDMI output terminal Type D USB Connection MSC PTP Video Output Format NTSC PAL Dimensions and Weight Approx 98 0 mm W x 57 5 mm H x 31 0 mm D excluding Dimensions the operation parts and protrusion Weight Approx 200 g loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and g SD Memory Card Approx 180 g body only Accessories Connection Port USB Cable I USB7 Strap O ST115 Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery D LI68 Battery Charger D BC68P Software CD Package Contents ROM S SW115 gt x oO D 5 x lt Mounted on the camera gt Hot shoe cover Fx Body mount cover SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 0 for PENTAX xipueddy e Approximate Image Storage Capacity When using a 2 GB SD Memory Card Aspect Ratio Recorded Pixels 5M v e 5 2 2688x1792 2m 1920x1280 D D 5M v dt dt 4m 2016x2016 2m 1440x1440 _ eas 1607 2708 6 98 6 Kl ECH a E DE 798 Ss WE BECH E Ten BECH ECH 5 418 1 1 5 9 1510 5 845 1263 2115 The maximum number of recordable images is 65 535 images regardless of the amount
189. ttings You can check the saturation and hue with the radar chart suyas Buljoous bo Available operations E dial Switches between Sharpness and Fine Sharpness Not available in mode T button Resets the set value Press the OK button The screen that was displayed in Step 3 appears again GA ey O e gt Q GA Lem gt Q 8 Press the OK button Wes The camera returns to the control panel You can also change the settings from the Rec Mode 1 menu p 65 Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image The outcome of cross processing varies each time a picture is taken If you take a cross processed image that you like you can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image A total of three Cross Processing settings can be saved Press the four way controller Vv in Playback mode The playback mode palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select iy Save Cross Processing and press the OK button The camera will search for cross processed images starting from the most recent image taken An hourglass icon is displayed while searching When a cross processed image is found the screen to save the settings appears If there are no cross processed images the message No cross processed image appears Use the e dial to select a cross E E E0000 processed image 3 SE SS Een i Save as Favorite 2 Save a
190. und p 109 Focus Method p 86 18 Current date and time p 50 Autofocus Method p 87 19 Image storage capacity e Settings that cannot be changed due to the current camera setup cannot be selected e If no operations are made within 30 seconds in the control panel the standard display will reappear e The control panel for the SCN Scene mode is displayed when the mode dial is set to SCN p 72 e For more information about the Capture mode display refer to Setting the Capture Mode Display Method p 191 Playback Mode The camera switches the type of information displayed when you press the INFO button during playback Captured image file format and operation guide indicators Standard display EE H g Histaaranicdisbla Captured image and histogram Brightness RGB are g ee displayed Not available during movie playback p 26 Detailed information Detailed information on how and when the image was display taken is displayed p 27 No info display Only the captured image is displayed eae Jno Bursn 310499 H PEG 12000 F2 8 200 Standard display Histogram display INFO 4 INFO 112000 F2 8 1801600 2 1 5 BS NB CEEG1A1 Giro Suto Fon Y JPEG VER aas SRGB 50mm 05 05 2011 10 30AM No info display Detailed information display Ki The type of information display that is shown first during playback is the same as that of the last playback in the previous session If Playback Info Display
191. ures of a moving subject increase the shutter speed e The Shake Reduction function may not fully reduce camera shake when taking close up shots In this case it is recommended to turn off the Shake Reduction function and use the camera with a tripod e The Shake Reduction function will not fully work when shooting with a very slow shutter speed for example when panning or shooting night scenes In this case itis recommended to turn off the Shake Reduction function and use the camera with a tripod 1 Press the INFO button in Capture mode The control panel appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Shake Reduction and press the OK button The Shake Reduction screen appears d Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select WH or G and press the OK button The camera returns to the control panel Shake Reduction O d ifCancel Gin Uses Shake Reduction default setting Y Does not use Shake Reduction 4 Press the shutter release button halfway Wb appears on the monitor and the Shake Reduction function is activated Be sure to turn the Shake Reduction function off when using the camera with a tripod y e memo You can also change the setting from the IO Rec Mode 3 menu p 66 Shake Reduction is fixed to Y in the following situations Self timer shooting Remote Control shooting when the shutter speed is set to Bulb Shake Reduction
192. utively Setting the DPOF Settings By adding DPOF Digital Print Order Format settings to stored images on the SD Memory Card you can specify the number of copies and whether to imprint the date on the images in advance and order conventional photograph prints by taking this SD Memory Card to a store for printing We e DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images and movies e You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images Press the four way controller Vv in Playback mode The playback mode palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select OG DPOF and press the OK button The screen to select how to change the settings is displayed o gt Q gt Q gt gt Q Q O gt v T OD of gt Vd Sbumee jeuonppy Pubueuz e el GR Use the four way controller A Y to select Single Image or All Images and press the OK button If you selected All Images proceed to Step 5 Use the e dial to select an image to set DPOF settings Use the four way controller A VW to select the number of copies You can set up to 99 copies dh appears at the top right of the screen for images with DPOF settings To cancel the DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 Press the 4 Av button to select or O for printing the date EA The date will be printed a The date will not be printed Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to make DPOF settings
193. utton The delete confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Select amp Delete and press the OK button The selected images are deleted Deleting a Folder You can delete a selected folder and all the images in it No S amp a Turn the e dial two clicks to the left toward F in Playback mode The folder display screen appears Use the four way controller A V lt P to select a folder to delete and press the 1 button The folder delete confirmation screen appears Ve 100_0505 Use the four way controller A Y to select Delete and press the OK button The selected folder and all images in it are deleted The confirmation screen appears when there are protected images Use the four way controller A Y to select Delete All or Leave All and press the OK button When Delete All is selected protected images are also deleted Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once 1 Select Delete All Images in the gt Playback 1 menu and press the four way controller kl The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Delete All Images and press the OK button All images are deleted The confirmation screen appears when there are protected images Use the four way controller A Y to select Delete All or Leave All and press the OK button When Delete
194. way controller A V S to select Develop images as shot CRS ae Develop images as shot or Develop images with modified 8 Develop images with settings and press the OK button modified settings P To change parameters select Develop images with modified settings 5 Use the four way controller TA me 4 V lt gt toset JPEG Recorded MIIR AE Pixels j Pixels and JPEG Quality jk 29 N When Develop images with modified settings is selected in Step 4 refer to p 181 to change other parameters sobew Dumupz a 6 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Save as and press the OK button The selected RAW images are developed and saved as new images 8 Changing Additional Settings This chapter describes how to change additional settings How to Operate the Set up Menu 184 Camera Settings cccccccssccssseeeseseeeeseeneenesseneeees 186 File Management SettingS cccscssessseeeeeeees 198 How to Operate the Set up Menu Perform general settings related to the camera in the N Set up menu bp For details on how to use the menus refer to Using the Menus p 32 Kg Set up Menu Items Perform the following settings in the N Set up 1 3 menus Press the MENU button in Capture Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt or e dial to display the N Set up 1 3 menus iw
195. which to start shooting auton e Interval Shooting is not available in the following situations when the capture mode is set to d Movie or BC Blur Control mode or Night Scene HDR 8 Quick Macro HDR HDR of SCN Scene mode when the shutter speed is set to Bulb when Digital Filter is set e Interval Shooting cannot be used with Exposure Bracketing or Multi exposure at the same time The function selected last is used e When HDR Capture p 130 is set the shooting interval cannot be set to 9 seconds or less suoijoun 4 Buljooyus H 1 Select Interval Shooting in the Rec Mode 2 menu and press the four way controller gt The Interval Shooting screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Interval and press the four way controller gt d Use the four way controller lt 4 gt Caintenalsnoonng to select hours minutes or Start Shooting seconds and use the four way RETTA A0000 AA controller A V to set the time Number of Shots 002Zimages i Start Int N Press the four way controller gt to finish ari inte va ow Stant Time the setting DCanei gt QOK 10 if 12 Use the four way controller A Y to select Number of Shots and press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller lt gt and use the four way controller A Y to select the number of shots to be taken Press the four way controller gt to finish the set
196. xels Resize Changes the number of recorded pixels and saves the image as a new file auton e Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized e Images already resized to 0 2m or 0 3m with this camera cannot be resized 1 Select an image to resize in Playback mode and press the four way controller V The playback mode palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Resize and press the OK button The screen to select the recorded pixels appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select the number of recorded pixels and press the OK button You can select one of the image sizes starting from one size smaller than that of the original image The selectable sizes vary according to the original image size and aspect ratio s ewj unipg S So 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Save as and press the OK button The resized image is saved as a new image Cropping Out Part of the Image Cropping Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a new image The aspect ratio can also be changed auton e Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be cropped e Images already resized to 0 2m or 0 3m with this camera cannot be cropped 1 Select an image to crop in Playback mode and press the four way controller VY The playback mode palette appears 2 Use the
197. xposure and press the T button The camera locks the exposure at that instant Wes EE Lock is engaged T ef is displayed on the monitor while AE The exposure remains locked as long as the button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway You will hear a beep when AE Lock is activated The beep can be turned off p 186 When any of the following operations are performed AE Lock is canceled the T button is pressed again the gt button MENU button or power switch is pressed the mode dial is turned the lens is changed AE Lock is not available when the shutter speed is set to Bulb The exposure is also locked when the focus is locked If you do not want to lock the exposure when the focus is locked set 1 AE L with AF Locked p 68 of the C Custom Setting 1 menu to Off When the shutter speed or aperture value is changed while AE Lock is engaged in M Manual mode the combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes while the exposure remains the same For example when the shutter speed is 1 125 sec and aperture is F4 and these settings are locked the aperture automatically changes to F8 if the shutter speed is changed to 1 30 sec When using a zoom lens whose maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length the combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while AE Lock is engaged However the

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