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Pentax SLR Digital Camera User Manual

1. esss 179 Cleaning the CCD eese enne nnne 180 Optional Accessories eeeeeeeeeeeeeeneennnnnnenen nennen 182 AC Adapter D AC 10 Wie ciet eee ie edes 182 Cable Switch CS 205 sssssssssseesseeee eene enne 182 Remote Control F neci cierre eec reve deri i 182 Flash Accessories etie eerie tete idet itera 182 For Viewflrnider erre reete er ine RARE e HEB Ion ee Lun 183 Camera Case eet ERUNT ERU eden 184 uu HP 184 Error Messages eeeseeneeneenennnneennn nnne nnne nennen 185 Troubleshooting eite mph 187 Main Specifications eee eee 189 Specification for Remote Control Optional sssss 191 Glossaky seectcecesdeercesetscthasecusedectectsedbeteecuectureeceaveereezerstthe 192 I d 196 Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics accessories and the names of various parts Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking playing back and printing still pictures Read it to learn all of the basic operati
2. 35 Date change 163 Daylight White Balance 112 Daylight Sync Shooting 52 Default Setting 33 174 Delete entes 73 Delete All Images 74 Delete button 94 Deleting a Single Image 73 Depth of Field 128 Digital Filter 71 Diopter Adjust 39 Direct Printing 83 Display Language 167 Display Style 160 DPOF AUTOPRINT 90 DPOF Settings 79 Drive Mode 102 E edial i tectis 93 Error Message 185 EV Compensation 141 amp 4 Av EV Compensation Av DUON iiie adiac 93 Exposure sssssss 127 Exposure metering timer 144 Exposure Mode 132 Exposure Warning 135 137 139 External flash 153 F File H use 169 Filler 2 rie ennt 71 Fireworks 140 Fix Exposure 126 FIX FOCUS eine 125 Flash 49 146 Flash White Balance 112 Flash Compensation 146 Flash Off nnne 47 Flash OFF 47 4UP Flash pop up button 93 Fluorescent Light White Balance 112 Fn button
3. seem 49 Other Shooting Modes eene 53 Continuous Shooting snina ae ea ee a aaaea aE 53 Self Timer Shooting ccceccececeeeeeeececeeeeeceeeeseaeeeeeeseeeeaaeeeeeesenaneeess 55 Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold Separately 59 Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 62 Playing Back Still Pictures eee 63 Playing Back Images nnne 63 Enlarging Playback Images sseeeem 65 Nine Image Display seeseeenn nemen 66 SlideShow E neces 68 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 70 Processing Images With Filters eeeeeeneee 71 Deleting Images eeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnenennnnn nennen nnn 73 Deleting a Single Image sssssssssssseeeeenn 73 Deleting All Images ssessssssssseseeneeeeeee nnne nnne 74 Deleting Selected Images from Nine Image Display 75 Protecting Images from Deletion Protect 77 Setting the Printing Service DPOF eese 79 Printing Single Images 2 iier ceinture 79 Settings for All Images certet eret ee tene 81 Printing Using PictBridge eee 83 Setting Transfer Modes ssss
4. 130 N Natural ete 108 Night Scene 140 Night Scene Portrait 7m 47 NEMH iicet ett ecce 26 Ni MH rechargeable battery 26 Nine Image Display 66 Noise Reduction 140 Normal 47 NTSG Seseisctectheneiieticedointas 168 O OK button 93 95 Optional Accessories 182 P P Program Mode 133 PAIS testen ien d des 168 Panel Indicators 16 POE ca ds 188 PictBridge mas 83 Pixels nee dtes 109 Playback 18 63 x Playback button 93 95 PX Playback Menu 98 175 Playback Time 27 Portrait amp iconic 47 POWOF tercer ees eere 32 Press fully eee 45 Press halfway 45 Preview Q iioi 129 Print All ties 88 Print One ttes 86 Print Service 79 Printer connection 85 Program Mode P 133 ProteCt c 77 O n Protect button 95 P TTL Auto 12 tnt 154 P TTL Flash 156 Q Quality Level 31 110 R RAW 22 ttti fadus 110 Rear Curtain Sync Flash 157 B Rec Mode Menu 98 174 Recorded Pixels 31 109 Red eye reduction 52 157 Remaining image storage capacity
5. eee 162 Resetting to Default Settings 171 92u8J9joM uonounJ c Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Image Tone Set the basic color tone of pictures The default setting is OA Bright OA Bright Images are finished brightly contrasting and sharp Cm Natural Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching Set in Image Tone in the 48 Rec Mode menu p 98 MRec Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU Cancel emo ww Setting is fixed to 9 4 bright when in Picture mode p 47 regardless of settings Setting the Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from 6m 3008x2008 3008x2000 14m 2400x1600 and 4 5m 1536x1024 The more pixels there are the larger the picture and the bigger the file size The file size will also differ according to quality level settings The default setting is 6m 3008x2000 JPEG 3008x2008 RAW noe 6m 3008x2000 JPEG Suited for printing on A3 paper 4m 2400x1600 Suited for printing on A4 paper 15m 1536x1024 Suited for printing on A5 paper Set in Recorded Pixels in the B Rec Mode menu p 98 Sharpness Contrast 92u9J9Jos uonounJ S ie
6. counterclockwise each time the button is pressed J Press the OK button Image rotation information is saved Enlarging Playback Images You can magnify images up to 12 times when displaying ZONE Aa O suoijeiado oiseg bs 8 O30 O5 1 Press the gt button and use the four way controller 4 gt to select an image 100 0046 The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed first on the LCD monitor suoneijedo oiseg 2 Turn the e dial to the right toward Q Image enlarges at each calibration and can be enlarged to 12 times the original Turn to the left toward E3 to return Press the OK button to return to the original size Press four way controller A Y lt P in zoom display to change the display area m The first calibration on the e dial is 1 2 times You can change this in Mag to StrtZm Plybk in C Custom menu p 101 Nine Image Display You can display nine images on the LCD monitor at the same time C 3 po m a O sz D J OfOe OE PENTAX O s gt B t 1o gt 1 Press the P button The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Turn the e dial to the left toward EZ Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once Press the four way controller A Y
7. I1 bom Use the four way controller lt gt to select the Destination city Destination The current time location and time difference of the selected city appears Use the four way controller V to select DST Use the four way controller 4 gt to select amp On or Off Select amp On if the Destination city uses daylight saving time DST Press the OK button The World Time setting is saved To continue with World Time setting operations press the OK button to return to the World Time screen London Lt New York Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to take pictures See List of World Time Cities p 166 for cities that can be specified as a destination Select tt in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting k appears on the guide display screen if World Time is on amp p 16 92u9J9Jos uonounJj S 92u9J9Jos uonounJj G List of World Time Cities Region City Region City North Honolulu Africa Nairobi America Anchorage West Asia Jeddah Vancouver Tehran San Francisco Dubai Los Angeles Karachi Calgary Kabul Denver Male Chicago Delhi Miami Colombo Toronto Kathmandu New York Dacca Halifax East Asia Yangon Centra
8. 3 9 5 approx 0 8 m Therefore the flash can be used in a range of about 0 8 m to 3 9 m The flash cannot be used when the distance is less than 0 7 m When the flash is used at closer than 0 7 m it causes vignetting in the picture corners light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over exposed T 2 Qo o 5 A o DN o s o 2 o i gt 92u9J9Jos uonounJj G Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances Aperture Value Used F Guide number shooting distance When sensitivity is SO200 and shooting distance is 5 2 m aperture value is F 15 6 5 2 3 If the resulting number 3 in the above example is not available as a lens aperture the smaller number that is closest 2 8 in the above example is generally used DA D FA FA J FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built in Flash When using DA D FA FA J FA and F lenses with the Za DS without the hood built in flash compatibility is shown below Yes Available Available depending on other factors No Unavailable due to vignetting Following are evaluated without a hood Lens Name Compatibility F Fish eye zoom Vignetting may occur if focus 17 to 28 mm F3 5 to 4 5 distance is less than 20 mm When the focus distance is less than DA Zoom 16 to 45 mm F4ED AL 28 mm or when the
9. 93 95 Fn Menu Focus Indication 101 FOCUS Lock nhe 125 Focus mode lever 93 FOCUS Polht sosisini 123 FOCUSING ined 118 FOrtmat c ttti 162 Four way controller 93 95 G Guide display 16 167 H High Speed Flash Sync Mode TERTIA 155 Histogram 19 170 Hot Spot Warning 160 l Image Tone 108 INFO button 93 95 Instant Review 170 ISO Sensitivity 115 ISO Sensitivity Warning Display E AAA A E ET 116 L Landscape A oo eee 47 Language e 33 Last Memory 174 LCD Monitor 16 LCD panel 22 Re Q 37 177 Lens unlock button 38 92 Lithium batteries 26 M Macro amp woo 47 Main switch 92 94 MF Manual focus 121 Manual focus MF 121 xipueddy E 198 xipueddy 6 Manual White Balance 113 Matte Field 122 MENU button 93 94 Menu Operation 96 Meter Operating Time 132 Mirror Lock Up 62 181 Mode dial 93 104 Moving Object 47 Multiple Flashes 158 Multi segment
10. Custom Function Menu The default setting does not use Custom Function C Custom menu settings are activated when Settings the first item is amp on Item Function Page Settings Set to use the Custom Function Menu Set to use Noise Reduction at slower shutter Noise Reduction release speeds Expsr Setting Steps Set the adjustment steps for exposure p 142 Senstvty Corction Set to automatically correct sensitivity to proper p 115 value ISO Snstvty Wrn Set the maximum sensitivity level ISO Sensitivity p 116 Dspl Warning Display appears when exceeded Link AF Point and AE Set to adjust AE in multi segment metering p 131 based on AF point Meter Operating Set the exposure metering time p 132 Time AE L with AF locked Set to fix exposure value when focus is locked p 126 Set to switch number of recordable images in the Recordable Image LCD panel and viewfinder to number of m No continuous shooting recordable images when shutter release button is pressed halfway OK btn when Set the action for the OK button when pressed p 120 shooting during shooting p 124 Superimpose AF Set to display superimposed AF area in the p 123 Area finder AF in remote control Set to use Autofocus when shooting with remote control Shutter releases after AF activates if shutter is released from remote control when On Shutter cannot be released until in focus AF does not activ
11. Selecting the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment such as a TV choose the appropriate video output format NTSC or PAL for playing back images Set in Video Out in the X Set up menu p 99 zi Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment p 70 Ge Xi Set up Brightness Level 0 Video Out lt NTSC Transfer Mode Auto Power Off 1 min File SerialNo Sensor Cleaning MENU Cancel ie The video output format varies according to region The video output format used in North America is NTSC Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time Select from 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min or Off The default setting is 1 min Set in Auto Power Off in the X Set up menu p 99 ley Xi Set up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File Sensor Cleaning MENU Cancel iem Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback a USB connection remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu Resetting the File Number You can set the File Number used for the images when inserting a new SD Memory Card The default setting is SerialNo eoueJejoy uonounJ E The file number for the most recently captured image is placed in SerialNo memory and the file number will remain continuous after inserting the new SD Memory Card Every time a new SD Memory Card is inserted
12. Setting the Slideshow Display Interval You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively p 68 Set image display interval to 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec or 30 sec The default setting is 3 sec Set in Slideshow in the P Playback menu p 98 I Playback Plybk dsply mthd Hot spot wrnng Digital Filter 3 sec Slideshow lt 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec MENU Cancel 1e After setting press the OK button to start slideshow T 2 1 o 3 A D o o 2 o i gt Camera Settings Formatting the SD Memory Card Be sure to format new SD Memory Card with the camera before using the card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card Me Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card The card may be damaged beyond use Formatting will delete protected data Be aware a Select Format on the X Set up menu p 99 Press the four way controller gt to display the Format screen So Use the four way controller A to select Format All data deleted 92u919Jo uonounJ ec No Format Cancel MENU Cancel 4 Press the OK button Formatting starts When formatting is completed the camera is ready to take pictures Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn the camera operation beep on or off The default setting is On Set in Beep in the X4 Set up menu p 99 BA X4 Set up World Time Language amp
13. dene 27 Remote Control 59 RESOU sot m eus 171 172 Rotate iw reete 64 S Saturation sinen iniiis 111 SD Memory Card 29 Select amp Delete 75 Self Timer suse 55 Sensitivity ssss 115 Sensitivity Correction 115 Sepia Digital Filter 71 X4 Set up Menu 99 175 Shade White Balance 112 Sharpness sss 111 Shutter Priority Mode TV 134 Shutter release button 45 92 94 Shutter speed 127 Slideshow 68 161 Slim Digital Filter 71 Soft Digital Filter 71 Spot Metering 131 SRGB 2h ebd 117 Slap roaga a 24 Superimpose AF Area 124 T Transfer Mode 84 Tungsten Light White Balance 112 Turning i22 eiecit 167 AM anaiai td er E dac eda 70 Tv Shutter Priority mode 134 U USB Cable 83 Using aperture ring 179 V Video cable 70 Video Output Format 168 Viewfinder 20 39 Vignetting ssssse 195 W White Balance 112 Wireless Mode 155 World Time 164 Z Zoom Display 65 Zoom Lens t
14. 8 Guide display o Changing the Date and Time and the Display GE Style You can change the initial date and time settings You can also set the display style Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Choose 12 hour or 24 hour for time display method t Setting the Date and Time p 35 u 1 J y uonounJ Date Adjust Date Style A mm dd yy24h v Date 01 01 2004 Time 00 00 MENU Cancel eoueJejoy uonounJj 6 Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Initial Settings p 33 serve as the date and time of your present location Setting World Time enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when traveling overseas 1 Select World Time on the X4 Set up menu p 99 2 Press the four way controller gt The World Time screen appears World Time New York i New York So Off Use the four way controller 4 gt to select amp On or wy Apply time of city set in Destination Apply time of city set in G Hometown 4 Press the four way controller The selection frame moves to The city with blinks Fi Press the four way controller gt The screen for magnifying the Destination region appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the region to magnify 6 Press the four way controller The frame moves to city 10
15. The Fn menu appears suoljeiad oiseg Aa So Gn Press the four way controller lt The screen for selecting the filter appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to select an image Use the four way controller A V to select a filter Select a filter and preview the effects on the image Proceed to step 6 if B amp W Sepia or Soft is selected Adjust slimness with e dial if slim filter is selected Turn counterclockwise for wider and clockwise for slimmer Use the four way controller lt gt to select an image The image appears in the set slimness Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A to select Save as Press the OK button The filtered image is saved under a different name Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image You can delete one image at a time Baton Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted 1 Press the gt button and use the four way controller 4 gt to select an image to delete suoneijedo oiseg 2 Press the button The Delete screen appears z fo J Use the four way controller A to select Delete 100 0046 Cancels m JAll images oKJ OI 4 Press the OK button The image is deleted You can delete all saved images at once Deleting All Images Me Deleted images c
16. lt gt to select an image A scroll bar appears at the right of the screen With an image selected in the bottom row pressing the four way controller V displays the next nine images appears for an image that cannot be Scroll bar displayed suoneijedo oiseg bs e UEM Select amp Delete 100 0046 d Turn the e dial to the right towards Q or press the OK button 100 0046 A full screen display of the selected image appears suoneijedo oiseg a Slideshow You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively To start continuous playback use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor PENTAX 1 Press the gt button and use TT the four way controller 4 gt to select an image to be displayed first The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed first on the LCD monitor 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears d Press the four way controller gt Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins Press any button to end slideshow Press the shutter release button or the x button slide the main switch to preview or turn the mode dial to change to Capture mode ie Set the display time for slideshow in the Playback menu Alternatively start the slideshow from the gt Playback menu p 161 UU D a o o o m 9 o 3 a Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment s
17. press shutter release button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Move away from the subject and take a picture xipueddy a xipueddy e Problem Cause Remedy The Autofocus does not work The focus mode is set to MF Set the focus mode lever to AF p 118 AE lock function does not operate AE lock is not available when set to M manual mode or B bulb mode Set AE lock to setting other than M manual mode or B bulb mode Flash does not When flash mode is set to Auto discharge or Auto flash Redeye reduct the flash Set flash mode to Manual discharge or Manl flash Redeye reduct p 49 discharge will not discharge when the subject is bright Mode dial is set to Set mode dial to setting other than Flash Flash OFF OFF p 47 adc MN The camera does dos ie not have the power Use manual zoom p 48 munction zoom function The transfer mode USB is setto Set transfer mode to PC p 84 connection ait IPietBriage not work ele alae a Change the transfer mode to PC F properly data 9 p 84 sN with The transfer mode printer does not is set to PC or Set transfer mode to PictBridge p 84 work properly PC F In rare cases the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting
18. 2 Drive mode p 102 3 AE metering p 130 4 Switch distance measuring point p 123 5 White balance p 112 6 Sensitivity p 115 7 Shooting mode Mode dial position p 104 World time warning display p 164 9 Date and time p 163 Indicators 3 4 5 and 6 only appear when the setting other than the default setting is selected 8 only appears when World Time is On Capture Mode Press the INFO button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds e Detailed Information Detailed Info Um y Cl ISO 800 9 sRGB 1 Focus mode p 118 10 Recorded pixels p 109 2 Shooting mode p 104 11 Color space p 117 3 AEmetering p 130 12 White balance p 112 4 Flash mode p 49 13 Date and time p 163 5 Drive mode p 102 14 Focus point location p 123 6 Auto bracket p 145 15 Saturation p 111 7 ISO sensitivity p 115 16 Sharpness p 111 8 Image finishing p 108 17 Contrast p 111 9 Quality p 110 18 Lens focal length Press the four way controller 9 to view explanation of set mode dial e Explanation of Set Mode Dial Detailed Info am Auto Picture Program Decides subjct condition automatically to fix optimum picture mode N eJouJe JNO Huisp 910Jog E E oo eJouJe JNO Huisp 910Jog Playback The camera switches screen displays every time you
19. Flash Mode Adjust the method of flash discharge p 49 Adjusts the color of the subject to a color 4 White Balance that is of appropriate light source p 112 illumination Sensitivity Set the sensitivity p 115 Playback Press the Fn button during playback The Fn menu appears Press the four way controller A lt gt to set the operation Four way another onrar Item Function Page A DPOF Settings Set the DPOF settings p 79 Edit captured images to black and white lt Digital Filter or sepia tint or add softening and p 71 slimming effects gt Slideshow Play back recorded images one after p 68 92u949JoM NU N Z 92u8J9JaM nue e Using the Mode Dial ED Lhe Dial indicator You can switch the Shooting mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator amp Macro Take vibrant pictures of flowers up close A Moving Object Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject such as a sporting event Jo Night Scene Portrait Lets you capture people against a night view or nightscape Flash OFF The flash is deactivated Other settings are the same as Normal Item Function Page TA Selects automatically from Normal Portrait meet Au
20. Mode Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set for taking pictures at the proper exposure Perform the following to adjust the exposure 1 2 im Set the mode dial to P Turn the e dial while pressing the 4 Av button and adjust the exposure The EV Compensation is displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD panel DENS EV Compensation The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure Set EV Compensation in increments of 1 2EV or 1 3EV Set exposure setting steps in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom menu p 142 You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria Set in Senstvty Corction in the C Custom menu p 115 Set the aperture to the A position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring T 2 1 o 3 A m o s o 2 o oO Using the Tv Shutter Priority Mode Set shutter speed and use to express moving subjects Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter and capture lively images Aperture value is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed t Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 127 1 Set the mode dial to Tv 2 Turn the e dial and adjust the shutter speed 9u 1 J y uon
21. Recorded Pixels cannot be selected if the Quality Level is set to RAW Fixed at 3008x2008 92u9J9Jo uonounJ G Setting the Quality Level You can set the image quality level The file size will also differ according to the Recorded Pixels settings The default setting is xxx Best RAW RAW RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing Effects such as White Balance Contrast Saturation and Sharpness are not applied to the image but such information is saved Transfer to a PC apply effects with the enclosed PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2 0 and create JPEG and TIFF images kkk Best Lowest compression rate suited for printing large pictures such as A4 size Image is saved in JPEG format Better Standard compression rate suited for viewing as photographs or on your computer screen Image is saved in JPEG format Good Highest compression rate suitable for attaching to e mail or posting on websites Image is saved in JPEG format Set in Quality Level in the E Rec Mode menu p 98 GRec Mo Image Tone Recorded P Quality Level 4 Saturation Sharpness Contrast de ixels MENU Cancel Setting the Saturation Sharpness Contrast Select from five levels of Saturation Sharpness and Contrast The default setting is 0 Standard for all Saturation Set the color saturation Sharpness Make the image outlines sharp
22. The depth of view is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value The depth of view is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value t Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 127 1 Set the mode dial to Av 2 Turn the e dial and adjust the shutter speed The shutter speed and aperture value 7 39 are displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD panel te Turn the e dial while pressing the E Av button and change the EV Compensation value p 141 Set the aperture value in increments of 1 2EV or 1 3EV Set in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom menu p 142 You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria Set in Senstvty Corction in the C Custom menu p 115 Set the aperture to the A position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed will blink in the ae viewfinder and on the LCD panel If the subject is too bright set the aperture smaller larger number and when too dark open the aperture further smaller number Once blinking stops you can take the picture If both the shutter
23. The first frame is exposed with no compensation the second frame is under exposed negative compensation and the third is over exposed positive compensation Normal exposure Under exposure 1 Press the Fn button in capture mode The Fn menu appears gt ISO 200 92u9J9Jos uonounJ i OKJExit 2 Press the four way controller 4 The Drive Mode options screen appears J Use the four way controller gt to select 3 Auto Bracket HAO g AE Drive Mode Auto Bracket 92u9J9Jos uonounJ 6 4 memo Press the OK button twice Shooting is ready and is displayed on the LCD panel Press the shutter release button halfway Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused Press the shutter release button fully Three continuous pictures will be taken the first with no compensation the second with negative compensation and the third with positive compensation When the focus mode lever is set to AF the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames The auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as the metering timer default setting is 20 seconds p 131 when you release your finger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing and you can take the next picture at the next compensation value In this case auto focusing works for each frame After about twice as much
24. aperture ring is set to 2 Permitted in C Custom menu p 101 the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA FA F or A lens is not set to the A position or a lens without a A position is attached However the features will be restricted as shown in the table below ie The camera operates in Av Aperture Priority mode even if the mode dial is at P or Tv when the aperture is set to a value other than A Lens used Capture mode Restriction The aperture remains open D FA FA F A M lens regardless of the aperture ring only or with auto Av Aperture position The shutter speed changes diaphragm Priority mode in relation to the open aperture but an accessories such as exposure error may occur In the auto extension tube K viewfinder F appears for the aperture indicator DFA FA F AM S xipueddy amp with diaphragm Av Aperture Pictures can be taken with the accessories such as Priority mode specified aperture value but an extension tube K exposure error may occur In the viewfinder F appears for the aperture indicator Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens lens only Av Aperture Priority mode Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the manual FA F Soft 85mm FA Av Aperture aperture range In the viewfinder F AA appears for the aperture indicator Soft 28mm lens only Priority mode When depth of field is checked Preview A
25. behind the flower will be blurred emphasizing only the flower e Closing the aperture increase the aperture value The range in focus expands forward and backward For instance if you take a picture of flower against a landscape with the aperture narrowed the landscape in front and behind the flower will be in focus Depth of Field When you focus on a portion of the subject there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus This focused range is called the depth of field The depth of field for the Za ID S differs depending on the lens but compared to a 35 mm camera the value is roughly one aperture setting lower the focused range becomes narrower Further check the depth of field at one stop open side for lenses with a depth of field scale The wider the wide angle lens and the farther away the subject the wider the depth of field is Some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their structure Depth of Field Shallow lt gt Deep Area of focus Narrow 1 Wide Open lt m gt Close Aperture Smaller value Larger value Longer lt m Shorter Lens focus length Telephoto Wider Distance to the subject Near lt lt Far How to Check Depth of Field When you focus on a portion of the subject there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus This focused range is called the depth of field If you use
26. cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles automobiles or ships The temperature range for camera use is 0 C to 40 C The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures but will return to normal as temperatures normalize The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures This is due to liquid crystal properties and is not a fault Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag retrieving the camera after decreasing the temperature difference Avoid contact with garbage mud sand dust water toxic gases or salts These could cause a camera breakdown Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera Refer to Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card p 30 regarding the SD Memory Card Use a blower or lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA eene ABOUT THE CAMERA nete ire eere lere ede PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE sees Care to be Taken During Handling sesessessss Contents ee eei pe b better te C
27. dial to Tv Tv Shutter Priority mode is set Use the e dial to set the desired shutter speed The background is not properly corrected if aperture value is flashing when shutter speed is set Set the shutter speed so that aperture does not flash Press the 4UP button The flash pops up Take the picture e Using M Manual Mode 1 2 Set the mode dial to M M Manual mode Set the shutter speed under 1 180 sec and aperture value to obtain correct exposure Press the 4UP button The flash pops up In M Manual mode pop up the flash at any time Take the picture Distance and Aperture when Using the Built in Flash A set criteria is necessary between the guide number aperture and distance when shooting with the flash Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient Flash guide number for built in flash Sensitivity Built in flash guide number ISO200 15 6 IS0400 22 ISO800 31 IS01600 44 IS03200 62 Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values Maximum flash distance L1 Guide Number Selected aperture Minimum flash distance L2 Maximum flash distance 5 The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built in flash alone Example When sensitivity is SO200 and aperture value is F4 L1 15 6 4 approx 3 9 m L2
28. foreground and background within the focus points range Subject may not be focused even when focus indicator is displayed when f above applies Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes The camera selects and set the optimum mode when Auto Picture on the mode dial is set to the dial indicator HA C EL Av A suoneijedo oiseg fa Dial indicator Select Normal amp Portrait a Landscape amp Macro Moving Object 2a Night Scene Portrait Flash OFF with the mode dial if desired image is not captured The modes are as follows Selects automatically from Normal Portrait ERE Auto Picture Landscape Macro and Moving Object modes G9 Normal The basic picture taking mode amp Portrait Optimal for capturing portraits Deepens the focus range emphasizes contour and A Landscape saturation of trees and the sky produces a bright image amp Macro Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers up close Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject such as at a sporting event Lets you capture people against a night view or nightscape The built in flash is deactivated Other settings are the same as Normal A Moving Object 7 amp Night Scene Portrait Flash OFF suoneijedo oiseg B Using the Zoom Lens Enlarge
29. from the following English French German Spanish Setting the Display Language payers Bunjeo re Italian Russian Korean Chinese traditional simplified and Japanese Press the four way controller gt Initial Settings Language 8 aa English E New York DST O MENU Cancel Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to select your applicable language The default setting is English Language 3a English Pycckui Francais Deutsch Espa ol Italiano Press the OK button Qo A peuejs Bunjes e Gn N O Press the four way controller The cursor moves to 6 Press the four way controller 4 gt to display the screen for setting the city Repeat steps 4 and 5 and set daylight saving time DST Press the OK button The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed 99 o1 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to mm dd yy Date Adjust Date Style A mm dd yy24h Y 01 01 2004 penejs Bunjeo i 2 Use the four way controller A V to choose the date style d Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to 24h Date Adjust Date Style A mm dd yy24h v 01 01 2004 00 00 MENU Cancel 4 Use the four way controller A V to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour di
30. high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise Shutter Speed The length of time that the shutter is open and light strikes the CCD The amount of light that strikes the CCD can be changed by altering the shutter speed sRGB standard RGB International standard of color space established by the IEC International Electrotechnical Commission This is defined from color space for PC monitors and is also used as the standard color space for Exif Vignetting Vignetting occurs when portions of pictures are blackened because the subject was blocked by the hood or filter or the flash was blocked gt 3 3 3 E x White Balance While shooting color temperature is adjusted to match the light source so that the subject appears to have correct color xipueddy 3 Symbols 3 Rec Mode Menu 98 174 P Playback Menu 98 175 34 Set up Menu 99 175 C Custom Menu 100 176 Auto Picture 43 47 Normal 47 A POortraiE 25a 47 aA Landscape 47 amp Macro oe 47 S Moving Object 47 amp Night Scene Portrait 47 amp Flash OFF 47 x button 93 95 DW button essesseeesees 94 SUP button oo eee 93 O n button 20 eee 95 HA Av button ou eee 93 Q Preview sssss 129 A AC Adapter sssss 28 Add
31. in Flash Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of 2 0 to 1 0 The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1 3EV and 1 2EV Step interval Flash Compensation 1 2bEV 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 3bEV 2 0 1 7 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 Set interval of steps in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom menu p 142 Set in Flash Exp Comp in the Il Rec Mode menu p 98 GRec Mode Instant Review 1 sec Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt Flash Exp Comp MENU Cancel 92u8J9jaM uonounJ B blinks in the viewfinder when the flash pops up during Flash Compensation p 20 If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus side no compensation will be effective e Compensating to the minus side may not effect the image if the subject is too close aperture is low or sensitivity is high emo A Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged Set 2 On for Release when Chrging in the C Custom menu p 101 Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default Release when Chrging 1 Off 2 On Enables shutter release while the built in flash is charging Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in Tv Shutter Priority Mode When taking a moving subject you can
32. lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler Dirt dust or corrosion may damage the electrical system Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth 9 Te Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways You can slide the diopter from 2 5m to 1 5m 1 Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a well lit scene Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right payers Bunjeo S Adjust the lever until the focus point AF frame in the viewfinder is focused Focus Point AF Frame Eyecup is attached to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory Diopter adjustment is available with the eyecup attached However adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed as shown above To remove the eyecup pull upward and remove as shown on the right zi G 2 Memo 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Picture mode Auto Picture or Normal mode Flash OFF mode to ensure successful capturing For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures refer to chapter 4 and onward Basic Shooting Operation 42 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for pine 47 Using the Zoom Lens s 48 Using th
33. locked 2 On Exposure is fixed when focus is locked AE L with AF locked 1 Off 2 On AE is not locked when the focus is locked Setting the Exposure Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject Different combinations produce different effects Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD Adjust the amount of light striking the CCD e Using slower shutter speed If the subject is moving the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer It is possible to enhance the effect of motion rivers waterfalls waves etc by intentionally using a slower shutter speed e Using faster shutter speed Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the action of a moving subject A faster shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake o 92u8J9jaM uonounJ E aoueJejoy uonounJ a Effect of Aperture Adjust the amount of light hitting the CCD by changing the aperture Opening the aperture reduce the aperture value Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus For instance if you take a picture of flower against a landscape with the aperture open the landscape in front and
34. more indicate higher print quality N Press the OK button twice The image is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing suonejedo oiseg 6 Printing All Images 1 Use the four way controller A V toselect Print All on the i PictBridge menu Select printing mode PrntOne Print All oKJ OK 2 Press the OK button The Print all images screen appears J Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not and confirm the settings 100 0046 The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images Refer to Printing Single Images p 86 for details on how to make the settings 4 Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears J Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen suoijeiado oiseg All the images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 Use the four way controller 4 V to select DPOF AUTOPRINT on the PictBridge menu 2 Press the OK button The Print w DPOF settings screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to check the image and print settings Print settings are set with Print Service p 79 G3 Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears suonejedo oiseg 4 Press the OK button on t
35. multi segment metering This mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion te The center weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi segment metering mode when using a lens other than a DA D FA FA J FA F or A lens Can only be used if permission is set in Using aperture ring in the C Custom menu p 101 Linking AF Point and AE During Multi Segmented Metering You can link the exposure and focus point during Multi segment metering in Link AF Point and AE in the C Custom menu p 100 The default setting is 1 Off Off Exposure is set separately from focus point 2 On Exposure is set in accordance with focus point Using the Center Weighted Metering Metering is weighted at the center of the screen Use this metering when you want to compensate the exposure by experience instead of leaving it to the camera The illustration shows that sensitivity increases as the pattern height increases center This mode does not ABE HESS ANNA AUIS TERR ELIT NN SOROS LOLI RR OO LENIN automatically compensate for backlit scenes Using the Spot Metering With spot metering brightness is measured only within a limited area at the center of the screen as shown in the illus
36. or an AF360FGZ unit with the built in flash P TTL is used for flash control Other flash combinations use TTL The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1 90 second in the Contrast Control Synch mode 92u9J9Jos uonounJj Ei 92u8J9joM uonounJ Settings During Playback Changing Playback Display Method Set information to show during playback The camera switches display information when you press INFO button Images only Only captured images are displayed Image Histgrm Images and histogram are displayed Image Detailed Info Image details appear with a small image in the upper left Last memory Display settings are retained from previous session Set in Plybk dsply mthd in the P Playback menu p 98 Plybk dsply mthd Images only Image Histgrm Image Detailed Info Last memory MENU Cancel hem Refer to p 18 for various display information details Displaying Hot Spot Warning If Hot Spot wrnng is selected on the Instant Review and playback screens bright areas in the image blink The default setting is off OFF Turn off the hot spot warning Instant Review Hot spot warning is displayed only during Instant Review Hot spot warning is displayed during Instant Review and Instnt review Plybck playback Set in Hot spot wrnng in the BE Playback menu p 98 Hot spot wrnng OFF Instant Review Instnt review Plybck MENU Cancel
37. 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 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 authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service ch
38. speed and aperture value are blinking this indicates being out of metering range and the proper exposure cannot be obtained even if the aperture is adjusted Use an ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark T J 1 o 3 A m o s o 2 o i gt Using M Manual Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them This mode is a convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally under exposed darker or over exposed brighter photographs t Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 127 1 Set the mode dial to M S O S 2 Turn the e dial and adjust the 5 shutter speed 2 sca O E 2 8 d Turn the e dial while pressing the 4 Av button and adjust the aperture are displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD panel Of the shutter speed and aperture the value being adjusted is Difference from the underlined in the viewfinder While appropriate exposure adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value the difference with the appropriate exposure EV value appears at the bottom right of the viewfinder The appropriate exposure is when 0 0 is displayed The shutter speed and aperture value E 250 F30 Fem Blinks when the difference with appropriate exposure is over 3 0 Set the sh
39. telephoto or capture a wider area wide angle with a zoom lens Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture 1 Turn the zoom ring to the right or left Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle m The smaller the number of the displayed focal length the wider the angle The larger the number the more magnified the image appears Power Zoom functions Image Size Tracking Zoom Clip and Auto Zoom Effect are not compatible with this camera Wide Angle Telephoto Using the Built in Flash Using the Built in Flash Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built in flash The built in flash is optimum at about 0 7 m to 4 m Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0 7 m This distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity p 149 Compatibility of built in flash and lens Vignetting surrounding portions are blackened due to a lack of light may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this DA D FA FA J FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built in Flash p 151 Me When using the built in flash remove the lens hood before shooting The built in flash fully discharges when pre A lenses are used Camera automatically
40. the file number is the smallest number When an SD Memory Card with stored images is inserted numbering continues from the last stored file number Reset Set in File in the X4 Set up menu p 99 Ge Xi Set up Brightness Level 0 Video Out NTSC Transfer Mode PC Auto Power Off 1 min File lt SerialNo Sensor Cleaning MENU Cancel Setting the Instant Review Setting the Display Time Select from 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec or Off The default setting is 1 sec Set in Instant Review in the IB Rec Mode menu p 98 GRec Mode Instant Review 41 sec Auto Bracket 3 sec AE Metering 5 sec Swtch dst msr pt Off Flash Exp Comp 0 0 MENU Cancel Displaying Histogram During Instant Review Set to display histogram during Instant Review Select 2 Plybck with Hstgram in Instant Review Dsply in the C Custom menu p 101 The default setting is to not display histogram 92u9J9Jo uonounJ G Instant Review Dsply 1 Normal Playback 2 Plybck with Hstgram Playback with histogram is performed Resetting to Default Settings Resetting Rec Mode Playback Set up Menu Settings in IB Rec Mode menu P Playback menu and X4 Set up menu are reset to default settings However Date Adjust Language amp 8 Video Out and World Time are not reset 1 Select Reset on the X4 Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt to display the Reset scre
41. this situation you can aim the focus point on the subject use focus lock and recompose the picture Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder You can use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focus point area Example The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus If it is blinking the subject is not in focus Lock the focus Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway The focus will remain locked 92u9J9Jos uonounJj S 4 Re compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway 30 F45 2 iem The focus is locked while the focus indicator amp is lit Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus The beep can be turned off p 163 e You cannot set focus lock when capture mode is S Moving Object Autofocus is active until shutter is released Continuous Autofocus Fixing Exposure when Focus is Locked Set AE L with AF locked in the C Custom menu p 100 to fix the exposure value while focus is locked Exposure is not fixed by default during focus lock 92u9J9Jo uonounJ G Off Exposure is not fixed when focus is
42. to taking the picture Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained 1 Press the AE L button The camera memorizes the exposure brightness at that instant Press it again to unlock bom is displayed in the viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged p 20 The exposure remains in memory for twice as much time as the metering timer after releasing the AE L button The exposure remains locked as long as the AE L button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway You will hear a beep when the AE L button is pressed The beep can be turned off p 163 AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb mode The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which maximum aperture varies depending on the focus length However the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock If exposure mode is M Manual aperture and shutter speed are adjusted to set the appropriate exposure when the AE L button is pressed Exposure can be fixed when focus is locked Set in AE L with AF locked in the C Custom menu p 126 Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed
43. use the flash to change the blur effect Any desired shutter speed 1 180 sec or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness The shutter speed is fixed at 1 180 sec when lens other than DA D FA FA J FA or F is used The built in flash always discharges fully 92u9J9Jos uonounJj Using the Flash in Av Aperture Priority Mode You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1 180 sec to a slow shutter speed p 42 that reduces camera shake The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use The shutter speed is fixed at 1 180 sec when lens other than DA D FA FA J FA or F is used The built in flash always discharges fully 9u 1 y uonounJj e Using Slow Speed Sync You can use slow speed sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully L memo Slow speed sync slows the shutter speed Use a tripod to avoid camera shake The picture will also blur if the subject moves Slow speed sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash e Using Tv Shutter Priority Mode 1 2 4 Set the mode
44. 1 starts blinking USB Video terminal USB2 0 high speed compatible DC In Out Port input terminal Cable switch terminal Video Output Format NTSC PAL PictBridge Compatible printer PictBridge compatible printer eel Print mode Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT Dimensions and Weight 125 mm W x 92 5 mm H x 66 mm D 505 g body only without batteries Accessories Hot shoe cover Fk Eyecup FL ME viewfinder cap Body mount cover USB Cable I USB17 Video cable I VC28 Software CD ROM S SW28 Strap O ST10 Two CR V3 lithium batteries Operating manual this book and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2 0 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2 0 operating manual Specification for Remote Control Optional Remote Control Infrared Remote Control unit captured about three seconds after remote control shutter button is pressed operating distance within approx 5 m in front of the camera Power One lithium battery CR1620 Size 22 mm W x 53 mm H x 6 5 mm D Weight 7g including battery xipueddy g Glossary xipueddy E AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems Inc for commercial printing Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images from a computer When image is opened by non compatible software the colors look lighter AE Metering Brightness of subject is measured to
45. 70 Mag to Strt Zm Plybk 1 2 times Yes Yes p 101 Man WB Measurement Entire screen Yes Yes p 113 Color Space sRGB Yes Yes p 117 Reset Custom Fnction p 172 Reset settings in C Custom menu Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations Lenses that can be used with this camera Only DA and FA J lenses and D FA FA F A lenses having an A position on the aperture ring can be used with this camera Refer to Notes on Using Aperture Ring p 179 for other lenses and D FA FA F A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than A Lens Mount type DA D FA Flens Alens FA J FA lens 3 3 Function IKAF KAF2 3 KAF KA Autofocus Lens only Yes Yes No With AF adapter 1 7X Yes Manual focus With the focus indicator Yes Yes Yes With Matte field Yes Yes Yes Eleven focus points Yes Yes No Power zoom No No No CN Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Yes Yes Yes Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure Yes Yes Yes 8 Manual Exposure Yes Yes Yes E P TTL Auto Flash 4 Yes Yes No TTL Auto Flash Yes Yes Yes 5 Multi 16 segment metering Yes Yes Yes Yes Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the A position No Functions are unavailable 1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or brighter Only available at A position 2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or brighter 3 Touse an F FA soft 85 mm f 2 8 lens or FA soft 28 m
46. Approx 415 Approx 201 Approx 96 Approx 1397 Approx 674 Approx 330 Approx 161 15 Approx 880 Approx 453 Approx 220 Approx 106 M 1536x1029 Approx 1397 Approx 722 Approx 354 Approx 173 Approx 2151 Approx 1115 Approx 549 Approx 271 Compression Xxx Best 1 3 Xx Better 1 6 Good 1 12 LCD Monitor 2 inch low temperature poly silicon TFT color LCD with approx 210000 pixels with backlight Exposure mode P Program Tv Shutter priority Av Aperture priority M Manual B Bulb Picture mode uro PICT Auto Picture Normal amp Portrait aA Landscape amp Macro Moving Object amp Night Scene Portrait Flash OFF Digital Filter B amp W Sepia Soft Slim only for processing after shooting xipueddy Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Electromagnetic release Speed range 1 Auto 1 4000 30 sec Shutter step less 2 Manual 1 4000 30 sec 1 2 EV step or 1 3 EV step 3 Bulb Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position Pentax Kar bayonet mount K mount with AF coupler lens Lens Mount i information contacts Pentax Kar2 not power zoom compatible Kar mount lenses KA Lens used mount lenses Autofocus System TTL phase matching autofocus system SAFOX VIII AF operational brightness range EV 1 to 18 at ISO 100 with f 1 4 lens Focus lock available Focus Mode AF
47. As shown in the figure below 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 The off camera shoe adapter F comes with a tripod screw for securing to your tripod Only the P TTL auto flash can be used in combination with the built in flash When combining with the built in flash ea 0 E N Q u 1 J y UOJUNJ E To use two or more external flashes simultaneously either use the same type of flashes as shown in the flash function chart on p 153 or use the combination of AF360F GZ AF500FTZ AF330FTZ and AF400FTZ AF 240FT The built in flash can be combined with any type Connect them as shown in the figure below Attach an off camera shoe adapter F optional to the external flash and the hot shoe adapter F optional and connect the extension cord F5P optional to the off camera shoe adapter F on the other external flash Discharging Multiple Flashes Me Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip A malfunction may occur Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown We recommend using the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes When combining two or more external flashes E m c rors e LM AN SN 92u8J9Jos uonounJ
48. D panel while cleaning the CCD G xipueddy a Turn the camera off and remove the lens Turn the camera on Select Sensor Cleaning on the X4 Set up menu Q NM o Press the four way controller gt The Sensor Cleaning screen appears Press the four way controller A to select Mirror Up Sensor Cleaning Mirror Up to Clean CCD Turn the power OFF to end Mirror Up Cancel MENU Cancel Press the OK button The mirror is locked in the up position Clean the CCD Use a brush less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD Do not wipe the CCD with a cloth xipueddy E Turn the camera off Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position Optional Accessories x pu ddy E A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera Please contact a service center for details regarding accessories AC Adapter D AC10 This AC adapter supplies power from the outlet into your camera Cable Switch CS 205 This is a remote shutter release cord The cord length is 0 5 m Remote Control F Shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front of the camera Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF360FGZ This is an auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 36 ISO 100 m Its features include slave sync flash contrast control sync flash AF spot beam high speed sync wireless fla
49. Depth of Field confirmation you can check the depth of field in the viewfinder before taking a picture 1 Focus on the subject 2 Turn the main switch to while looking through the viewfinder You can check the depth of field in the viewfinder while holding down the main switch u 1 J y uonounJ G iem No shooting information is displayed in the viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released while the main switch is in the preview position You can check the depth of field in all exposure modes 92u9J9Jos uonounJ G Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure Multi segment metering Center weighted metering or Spot metering mode can be selected The default setting is Multi segment ro Multi segment Segment the screen in 16 parts meter each portion and determine the appropriate exposure Center Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the weighted center and determine the exposure Measure only the center of the screen and determine e Spot metering exposure Set in AE Metering in the 23 Rec Mode menu p 98 Rec Mode Instant Review 1 sec Auto Bracket AE Metering 10 Swtch dst msr pt Flash Exp Comp E 1 MENY Cancel Using the Multi Segment Metering The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the
50. E Metering is switched on Exposure check is possible Pictures can be taken with the set aperture value and shutter speed In the viewfinder F appears for the M ue aperture indicator When depth of field Mee is checked Preview AE Metering is switched on Exposure check is possible All lenses Cleaning the CCD Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part S Do not use a spray type blower Do not clean the CCD when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb mode Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CCD when no lens is on the camera It is recommended to use the AC adapter when cleaning the CCD When the battery level is low Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor is displayed on the LCD monitor If you are not using the AC adapter please use batteries with ample capacity remaining A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning Please stop cleaning immediately Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area If the power is turned off this could cause damage to the shutter or the CCD sensor Use of the AC adapter optional is recommended The self timer lamp blinks and Clin appears on the LC
51. EG format when the quality level is set to Xxxx Best Xxx Better or Good Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e mail Noise Reduction Process to reduce noise image roughness or unevenness caused by low shutter speed NTSC PAL These are video output formats NTSC is mainly used in Japan North America and South Korea PAL is mainly used in Europe and in China Quality Level This refers to the image compression ratio The lower the compression the more detailed the image The image becomes rougher as the compression rate rises RAW data Unedited image data output from the CCD Raw data is data before being internally processed by the camera Add settings that are added before shooting in other file formats such as White Balance Contrast Color Tone and Sharpness individually frame by frame after shooting In addition RAW data is 12bit data that contains 16 times the information of 8bit JPEG and TIFF data Rich gradations are possible Transfer RAW data to your computer and use the provided software to create image data with different settings such as JPEG or TIFF Recorded Pixels Indicates the size of the image by the number of pixels The more pixels that compose a picture the larger the image size Sensitivity The degree of light With a high sensitivity images can be shot with a high shutter speed even in dark places reducing camera shake However images with
52. MF adjustable focus point Viewfinder Penta prism finder Natural Bright Matte focusing screen Field of view 9596 Magnification 0 95x with 50 mm f 1 4 lens at oo Diopter 2 5m 1 to 1 5m 1 per meter Viewfinder Indication Focus information is lit when in focus and blinking when unable to focus 5 is lit Built in flash ready Blinking Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used Shutter speed Aperture value e dial enabled indicator Focus point AE lock Capacity remaining and l4 Exposure compensation LCD Panel display 5 is lit Built in flash ready Blinking Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used 9 Auto discharge Qi Redeye reduct Auto discharge L1 Single frame shooting 2i Cotinuous shooting Self timer i Remote control shooting amp 1 Battery exhaustion warning h Auto bracketing exposure exposure setting steps can be set to 1 2EV or 1 3EV Shutter speed Aperture value White Balance Capacity remaining and B4 Exposure compensation PC mass storage Pb PictBridge appears when the USB cable is connected Depth of Field confirmation Electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec 2 sec with mirror lock up Start by pressing shutter release button Self timer Operation confirmation Possible to set beep Can be cancelled after operation Mirror Quick return mirror mirror l
53. PENTAX SLR Digital Camera xlist DS Operating Manual mum camera performance please read ting Manual before using the camera Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX x a DS Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s capabilities Lenses you can use In general lenses that can be used with this camera are DA D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture A Auto position To use any other lens or accessory see page 37 and 179 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Za DS 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 even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations industrial enterprise or as items for 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 and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation The SD logo Sad is a trademark All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies To users of this camer
54. Protect setting on all of the images Setting the Printing Service DPOF You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for a printing service DPOF Digital Print Order Format settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date Baton DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image Copies Choose the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not 1 Press the button and use the four way controller 4 gt to select an image 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears d Press the four way controller 4 The DPOF screen appears If DPOF settings have already been number of prints and date setting amp on or a off will be displayed 100 0046 made for an image the previous Dee FnJAll images loKJOK suoneijedo oiseg bs 4 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the number of copies and press the four way controller V The frame moves to Date J Use the four way controller ee lt gt to choose whether to insert the date amp or not 0 amp The date will be imprinted The date will not be imprinted fFn Alllimages 6 Press the OK button The DPOF settin
55. White Balance is only adjusted in the spot metering area p 131 if Spot Metering Area is selected Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings The sensitivity can be set within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 200 to 3200 The default setting is 200 Set Sensitivity in the Fn menu p 102 Sensitivity te Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set Correcting the Sensitivity Automatically You can increase or lower the sensitivity if the subject is too light or dark or if the aperture value in relation to the shutter speed or shutter speed in relation to the aperture value is not correct Sensitivity is not corrected by default eouseJejoy uonounJj iy 1 Off Sensitivity is not corrected 2 ISO 1600 Sensitivity is corrected within a range of 1600 3 ISO 3200 Sensitivity is corrected within a range of 3200 Set in Senstvty Corction in the C Custom menu p 100 Senstvty Corction 41 Off 2 ISO 1600 3 ISO 3200 Sensitivity is not automatically corrected 92u9J9Jos uonounJj G bom Sensitivity is not corrected in the following Exposure mode is M Manual or B Bulb mode Flash is discharged Auto bracketing EV Compensation ISO Sensitivity Warning Display ISO Sensitivity Warning appears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is exceeded Set a sensitivity that is not regularly used to av
56. a There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 9996 or better you should be aware that 0 0196 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image 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 II 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 Regarding PictBridge PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly using the unified standard for the direct printout of images You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA We have pa
57. able notations are as follows Last Memory Setting Yes The current setting last memory is saved when the camera is turned off No The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function p 171 No The setting is saved even after reset O Rec Mode Menu Last Item Default Setting Memory ds ped Page Setting Image Tone OA Bright Yes Yes p 108 Recorded Pixels 6m 3008x2000 Yes Yes p 109 Quality Level Best Yes Yes p 110 Saturation 4 0 Yes Yes p 111 Sharpness 0 Yes Yes p 111 Contrast 0 Yes Yes p 111 Instant Review 1 sec Yes Yes p 170 Auto Bracket 0 5 0 Yes Yes p 145 AE Metering 91 Multi segment Yes Yes p 130 Swtch dst msr pt Auto Yes Yes p 123 Flash Exp Comp 0 0 Yes Yes p 146 P Playback Menu Last Item Default Setting Memory Reset Page Setting Plybk dsply mthd Image only Yes Yes p 160 Hot spot wrnng Off Yes Yes p 160 Digital Filter B amp W Yes Yes p 71 Slideshow 3 sec Yes Yes p 68 Only slimness for the slim filter is saved Xi Set up Menu Last Item Default Setting Memory Reset Page Setting Format p 162 Beep mw On Yes Yes p 163 According to Date Adjust def
58. ach the AF360FGZ 2 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to M 3 Turn on the AF360FGZ 4 Set the AF360FGZ sync mode to HS high speed flash sync 5 Confirm that the AF360FGZ is fully charged and then take the picture ie c The will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready fully charged High speed flash sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1 180 sec High speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb Using in Wireless Mode Shoot using the flash without connecting the camera and flash with a cord by using two AF360FGZ units The High speed sync mode is also available in wireless mode ie Be sure to set the two AF360FGZ units to the same channel See the AF360FGZ operating manual for details 92u9J9Jos uonounJ i 92u9J9Jo uonounJ G e Using in Wireless Mode 1 Place the AF360FGZ at the desired location 2 Set the AF360FGZ power switch to WIRELESS 3 Set the AF360FGZ wireless mode to S Slave 4 Turn the camera mode dial and set the exposure mode to P Tv Av or M mode 5 Set the AF360FGZ power switch on the camera to WIRELESS 6 Set the AF360FGZ wireless mode on the camera to M Master or C Control iem Wireless mode is not available for the built in flash Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode to SLAVE1 Wireless Flash Control P TTL Flash Mode The following information is exchanged between the two AF360FGZ flash units bef
59. aching the Strap seessss 24 Inserting the Batteries 25 Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings oceor create cess 33 Attaching the Lens eeees 37 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 39 N A peuejs Dunes is Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug then secure on the inside of the clasp 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera then secure on the inside of the clasp Inserting the Batteries Insert batteries into the camera Use two CR V3 or four AA Ni MH batteries AA lithium batteries or AA alkaline batteries EX CR V3 AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while The battery may leak If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while follow the procedure for Setting the Date and Time p 35 Insert batteries correctly Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause a camera breakdown Replace all the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery type brands or an old battery with a new one P
60. and C Custom menu p 100 INFO button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor p 17 gt button Switches to the Playback mode p 63 24 Av button Press to set aperture and EV compensation values p 136 p 141 AE L button Record the exposure before shooting p 142 92u9J9Jo NU N Z e dial Set shutter speed aperture and EV compensation values p 134 p 136 p 141 OK button Commit to the setting you selected in the menu Four way controller A Y 4 Use to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu Fn button Press to display the Fn menu Press the four way controller A Y lt gt to determine the following operation p 102 Playback Functions of buttons used during playback are noted 92u949JoM NU N e eoo Q amp eG D Shutter release button Press to switch to capture mode Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off p 32 3 MENU button Press to display the P Playback menu p 98 Next press the four way controller lt gt to display X4 Set up menu p 99 C Custom menu p 100 and Rec Mode menu p 98 4 button Press to delete images p 73 G INFO button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor p 18 P button Press to switch to capture mode O n button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased p 77 OK button Commi
61. annot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted 1 Press the P button 3 2 Press the 7 button twice The Delete All screen appears GC suoijeiado oiseg z T e O J Press the four way controller A to select Delete All and tir press the OK button Delete all images on memory card All images are deleted Delete All Cancel MENU oKJ OK Deleting Selected Images from Nine Image Display You can delete multiple images from the nine image display at once Me Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted Only files in the same folder can be selected at once 1 Press the P button The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed first on the LCD monitor 100 0046 Z2 Turn the e dial to the left toward E Nine thumbnail images appear ache EE E Select amp Delete 100 0046 UJ D a o o o m 9 o 3 a Press the button L1 appears above the images QC z o O Use the four way controller 4 V lt P to move to the images to delete and press the OK button Image is selected and amp appears Press Fn button to select all images The selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images E eS guy 3 MENU gt Delete Ov Press the amp button The Del
62. arge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the 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 Community xipueddy A 202 xipueddy e 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 in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not instal
63. 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 a is Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place October 2004 Colorado PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX France S A S PENTAX Benelux B V PENTAX Schweiz AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de PENTAX House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http www pentax co uk 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS htt
64. ate at shutter release from remote control when Off Item Function Page FI with S lens used Set to enable focus indicator when screw mount lens is in use Lens is recognized even when lens is not attached to the camera when enabled Setto disable shutter release when lens aperture Using aperture ring ring is set at other than A par Release when Set to release shutter while the built in flash is p 147 Chrging charging Instant Review Dsply Set to display histogram during Instant Review p 170 Set the initial magnification of the zoom playback Mag to Strt Zm Plybk Choose from 1 2 times 2 times 4 times 8 times and 12 times The default setting is 1 2 times Man WB Set to meter entire screen or Spot area when p 113 Measurement setting white balance to manual Color Space Set the color space to use p 117 Reset Custom Reset all the settings in the Custom Function p 172 Fnction menu to the defaults 92u9J9Jo NU N be 92u8J9JoM nue e Using the Fn Menu Capture Mode Press the Fn button while taking a picture The Fn menu appears gt ISO 200 Press the four way controller A V lt gt to set the operation OKJExit Fourwey Item Function Page controller p 53 Select Continuous shooting Self Timer p 55 A Pave Made Remote control or Auto bracket p 59 p 145 v
65. auejs Bum be peuejs Bunjes ks Using the AC Adapter Optional We recommend using the AC adapter D AC10 optional when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter Plug the AC cord into the power outlet Me Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure connections are secure between the camera AC adapter AC plug cord terminal and the power outlet SD Memory Card and data will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data iem Be sure to read the AC adapter D AC10 operating manual when using the AC adapter The rechargeable batteries in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card market product aut Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is lit 1 Press the card cover unlock lever in the indicated direction Card cover opens payers Bunjeo d 2 Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the LCD monitor J Close the card cover Push the SD Memory Car
66. ault setting Yes No p 163 vore Time Off Yes Yes setting F According to Hometown City default setting Yes No World Hometown According to Time DST default setting ues No Hpues Destination Same as Yes No City Hometown Destination Same as Yes No DST Hometown According t Language i dm ve we mw Guide display amp On Yes Yes p 167 Brightness Level 0 Yes Yes p 168 According to Video Out default setting Yes No p 168 Transfer Mode PC Yes Yes p 84 Auto Power Off 1 min Yes Yes p 169 File SerialNo Yes Yes p 169 Sensor Cleaning p 180 Reset p 171 xipueddy E xipueddy S C Custom Menu Item Default Setting ence Reset Page Setting Settings Off Yes Yes p 100 Noise Reduction On Yes Yes p 140 Expsr Setting Steps 1 2EV Steps Yes Yes p 142 Senstvty Corction Off Yes Yes p 115 ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl Off Yes Yes p 116 Link AF Point and AE Off Yes Yes p 131 Meter Operating Time 10 sec Yes Yes p 132 AE L with AF locked Off Yes Yes p 126 Recordable Image No seater cubes Yes Yes p 100 OK btn when shooting Center of AF Point Yes Yes p 120 Superimpose AF Area On Yes Yes p 123 AF in remote control Off Yes Yes p 100 FI with S lens used Not available Yes Yes p 101 Using aperture ring Prohibited Yes Yes p 179 Release when Chrging Off Yes Yes p 147 Instant Review Dsply Normal Playback Yes Yes p 1
67. balance depending on the light source when taking pictures With Manual White Balance the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance provided in the camera p 112 This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings 1 Set the mode dial to P Tv Av M or B 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears d Press the four way controller lt 4 The White Balance screen appears 4 Use the four way controller Y to select L2 Manual White Balance Manual J Press the four way controller gt White Balance E4 The message screen appears Point camera at subject Press the shutter release button Fully display a white or gray sheet of paper in the viewfinder under the light to adjust white balance d Press the shutter release button fully 92u9J9Jos uonounJ G OK appears on the LCD monitor when setting is successful NG appears on the LCD monitor if setting is not successful 8 Press the OK button te No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance Press the Fn button again when setting is unsuccessful to set again You can set the range to measure white balance when setting manually White balance is measured using the entire screen using multi segment metering p 130 if Entire screen is selected for Man WB Measurement in C Custom menu p 101
68. blink The camera turns off after displaying a message Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time new batteries Batteries Normal Flash photography Playback Temperature ecording 50 use 100 use time CR V3 23 C 850 750 650 700 minutes 0 C 560 500 410 470 minutes AA lithium 23 C 750 650 550 470 minutes batteries 0 C 670 570 470 400 minutes AANi MHrechargeable 23 C 560 500 440 350 minutes batteries 0 C 500 440 380 300 minutes AA Alkaline 23 C 90 70 50 140 minutes Batteries C Not Not Not 0 C applicable applicable applicable U minutes The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions L Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases When using the camera in cold climates have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in your pocket Battery performance will return to normal memo when returned to room temperature AA alkaline batteries may not support all the camera functions We do not recommend their use except in emergencies Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas taking pictures in cold climates or when you will be taking a lot of pictures p
69. d in once to remove n2 Ce 99 Oo peuejs Bunjes ks Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to J j LOCK protects the existing data by SD prohibiting recording of new data deletion M switc of existing data or formatting of the card Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card images are being played back or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable 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 during formatting The card may be damaged beyond use Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted if 1 the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 the card has not been used for a long time 4 the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed The SD Memory Card has a limited service life If itis not used for a long time the data on the ca
70. determine exposure In this camera select from Multi segment Metering Center weighted Metering and Spot Metering Aperture The aperture increases or reduces the light beam thickness that passes through the lens Auto Bracket For automatically changing the shooting conditions When the shutter button is pressed three images are shot The first one has no compensation the second is under exposed and the third is over exposed Camera Shake Blur When the camera moves while the shutter is open the entire image appears as if flowing This occurs more often when shutter speed is low Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity using the flash and raising the shutter speed Alternatively use a tripod to stabilize the camera Because camera motion causes camera shake use the self timer to prevent CCD Charge Coupled Devices Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals Color space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used In digital cameras SRGB is defined as the standard by Exif In this camera AdobeRGB is also used because of the richer color expression over sRGB Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject This is indicated in absolute temperature using Kelvin K units The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises and to a reddish color as the color te
71. determines surrounding light and built in flash pops up and discharges ago Auto discharge automatically when necessary Flash does not discharge even if it is popped up when not necessary Discharges flash manually Flash discharges when Manual discharge popped up does not discharge when retracted 5 A Auto flash Redeye_ Light a red eye reduction light before automatic 9 reduct flash 5 Manl flash Redeye Discharges flash manually Light a red eye reduct reduction light before manual flash emo In amp Flash OFF mode flash does not discharge even if settings are changed The set Flash mode is retained Manual discharge mode Flash ON is used regardless of flash mode settings if the 4UP button is pressed to pop up the flash manually suonejedo oiseg bs suonejedo oiseg Selecting Flash Mode 1 N Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears gt ISO 200 oKJExit Press the four way controller v Flash Mode The flash options screen appears Auto discharge M4 5 amp 5 be oKJ OK Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose a flash mode Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take a picture Using Auto Discharge 43 Automatic Flash Popup Set the mode dial to mrc Y or a Press the shutter release button halfway The built in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging When the flash is f
72. e b memo The AF500FTZ can be connected directly to the Extension cord F5P without the off camera shoe adapter F When using multiple AF360FGZ units or an AF360FGZ unit with the built in flash P TTL is used for flash control Other flash combinations use TTL Contrast Control Sync Flash Using AF330FTZ AF500FTZ with AF360FGZ or AF360FGZ in combination with the built in flash allows twin flash photography contrast control synch flash photography This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from two units Me Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown We recommend using the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes 1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly p 157 2 Setthe sync mode for AF360FGZ to the Contrast Control Synch mode 3 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to P Tv Av or M 4 Confirm that both the external flash and built in flash are fully charged and then take the picture ls For contrast control synch flash photography when using two external flashes the flash set as the contrast control flash is flash 2 and the other external flash is flash 1 When using an external flash with the built in flash the built in flash is flash 1 and the external flash is flash 2 When using two AF360FGZ units
73. e number 9999 are being used and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card p 162 Could not save image The image could not be saved because of an SD Memory Card error Settings not stored The DPOF settings file could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full Delete unwanted images and set DPOF again p 73 RAW images cannot be set DPOF cannot be applied to the RAW images RAW images are not supported RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter This image cannot be filtered If digital filter is started from P Playback menu this message appears if all saved images are RAW files or images captured with other cameras No image to be filtered Appears when digital filter is started from Fn menu for images captured with other cameras No DPOF files No file set with DPOF Set DPOF and print p 79 Printer error There is an error with the printer and the file cannot be printed Fix error and print No paper in a printer Printer has run out of paper Put paper in printer and print No ink in a printer Printer has run out of ink Replace ink and print Paper stuck in a printer Paper is jammed in printer Remove paper and print Data error A data error has occurred during printing Troubleshooting We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center P
74. e Built in Flash 49 Other Shooting Modes 53 Playing Back Still Pictures 63 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 70 Processing Images with Filters 71 Deleting Images suus 73 Setting the Printing Service DPOF 79 Printing Using PictBridge 83 Basic Shooting Operation Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures Hold the camera firmly with both hands Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture suoneijedo oiseg B Horizontal position Vertical position m To reduce camera shake support your body or the camera on a solid object 7C suchas a table tree or wall Although there are individual differences among photographers the shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1 focus length x1 5 For example itis 1 75 of a second for a focus length of 50 mm and 1 150 of a second for 100mm A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this When using a telephoto lens a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Capturing method where the camera automatically selects optimal settings by scene whe
75. e of the eleven areas in the AF area EN Center Set the focus to the center of the viewfinder Set in Swtch dst msr pt in the 43 Rec Mode menu p 98 Rec Mode Instant Review 1 sec Auto Bracket AE Metering KOH Swtch dst msr pt Img Flash Exp Comp EN MENU Cancel 92u9J9Jo uonounJj S iem Focus point is not displayed in the viewfinder when 2 Off is selected for Superimpose AF Area in the C Custom menu p 100 92u9J9Jo uonounJ G Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder 1 Select E Select in Swtch dst msr pt in the O Rec 2 So om Mode menu Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject 3G FYS 39 Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to select the desired focus point The focus point lights red in the viewfinder Superimpose AF Area and you can check where you set the focus point The focus point is set to the center of the AF point by pressing the OK button when OK btn when shooting in the C Custom menu is set to the default setting 1 Center of AF Point and the focus point other than center is selected for E Select The focus point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting with lenses other than DA D FA FA J FA or F lenses Fixing the Focus Focus Lock If the subject is outside of the range of the focus point area the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject In
76. each time when the shutter release button is pressed halfway during continuous autofocus The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in AF If the subject is too close to the camera move back and take the picture Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difficult to focus p 46 p 121 Press the shutter release button halfway The built in flash will discharge automatically several times enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject easier if the subject is in a dark area and the built in flash is up E 92u949JoM uonounJ You can set so that the focusing performed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway is canceled and is performed when the OK button is pressed Set 2 Enable AF in OK btn when shooting in the C Custom menu p 100 Use the OK Button to Focus on the Subject OK btn when shooting 1 Center of AF Point 2 Enable AF 3 Cancel AF AF with shutter release button disabled so AF performed with OK button ie Select 3 Cancel AF MF appears in the viewfinder while the OK button is pressed Autofocus does not activate when the shutter release button is pressed This is useful when you wish to temporarily use manual focus while using autofocus You can focus using the focus ring and release the shutter while OK button is pressed when using a lens compatible with Quick Shift Focus Let go of the OK button to immediately return to AF mode 92u9J9Jos uonounJ G cautio
77. en J Use the four way controller A to select Reset Back to initial settings Reset Cancel MENU Cancel 92u8J9joM uonounJ E 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Reset settings in C Custom menu to default settings Settings in BB Rec Mode menu P Playback menu and X4 Set up menu are not reset Resetting the Custom Function Menu 1 Select Reset on the C Custom menu 2 Press the four way controller and display the Reset Custom Fnction screen J Use the four way controller A to select Reset Reset Custom Fnction Returns the custom function settings to initial settings Reset Cancel A Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images 9u 1 J y uonounJj G 6 Appendix Default Settings 20 4 sae ere 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations siseciseweceneccsneseceteescese eet ctseteaiseeeseste 177 Notes on Using Aperture Ring 179 Cleaning the CCD eere 180 Optional Accessories 182 Error Messages eeeeeeeeeeeeeenene 185 Troubleshooting irte iiec anat H een ete ene 187 Main Specifications 189 CI LI a EL 192 Index ao ascu EE unu DUE 196 xipueddy a Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings T
78. es FA77 mm F1 8 Limited Yes FA 85 mm F1 4 IF Yes FA135 mm F2 8 IF Yes FA 200 mm F2 8ED IF Yes FA 300 mm F2 8ED IF No FA 300 mm F4 5ED IF Yes FA 400 mm F5 6ED IF Yes FA 600 mm F4ED IF No D FA Macro 50 mm F2 8 Yes D FA Macro 100 mm F2 8 Yes FA Macro 50 mm F2 8 Yes FA Macro 100 mm F2 8 Yes FA Macro 100 mm F3 5 Yes FA Macro 200 mm F4ED IF Yes FA Soft 28 mm F2 8 Built in flash always discharges fully FA Soft 85 mm F2 8 Built in flash always discharges fully Using an External Flash Optional Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes such as P TTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash mode high speed flash sync mode and wireless mode Available functions differ by the external flash being used See the chart below for details Yes Available Restricted No Not available Flash Built in AF500FTZ AF400FTZ Flash AF360FGZ AF330FTZ AF240FT Camera Function AF140C Red eye reduction flash Yes Yes Yes No Automatic flash discharge Yes Yes Yes Yes After the flash is charged the camera automatically switches Yes Yes Yes Yes to the flash sync speed Aperture is automatically set in P Program mode and Tv Yes Yes Yes Yes Shutter Priority mode Auto check in the viewfinder No No Yes Yes P TTL auto flash appropriate 4 4 sensitivity 200 to 3200 Yes Yes NO No TTL auto flash appropriate 2 6 6 6 sensitiv
79. es have been proposed This camera supports sRGB and AdobeRGB sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in SRGB when output from a sRGB compatible device T 2 1 o 35 A o DN o s o 2 o oO You can focus with the following methods AF Autofocus The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus is locked on the area shown when shutter release button is pressed halfway MF Manual focus Manually adjust the focus Select the area in the viewfinder to focus focus point from Auto Select and Center p 123 Using the Autofocus AF 92u8J9joM uonounJ a 1 Set the focus mode lever to 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused If it is blinking the subject is not in focus ss Hard to Autofocus Subjects p 46 Ec Focus indicator The focus is locked focus lock while is lit To focus on another subject take your finger off of the shutter release button first Automatic continuous autofocus activates and focus is not locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway during amp Moving Object mode Focus point nor focus is locked and focuses
80. ete confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A to select Select amp Delete P All selected images are deleted Select amp Delete Cancel MENU OKJOK Press the OK button The selected images are deleted Protecting Images from Deletion Protect You can protect images from being accidentally erased M Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted 1 Press the gt button and use the four way controller 4 gt to select an image 100 0046 The most recently captured images image with the largest file number are displayed first on the LCD monitor 2 Press the Om button The Protect screen appears J Use the four way controller A to select Protect Unprotect Wi o All images oKJ OI 4 Press the OK button The selected image is protected ls Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting The f symbol is displayed when playing back protected images p 19 suoneijedo oiseg 1 Press the P button Protecting All Images 2 Press the O n button twice The Protect all images screen appears So Press the four way controller A to select Protect and press the OK button Protect all images suonejedo oiseg All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected Protect Unprotect MENU OKJOK lm Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the
81. f there is one 5 Use the four way controller A V to select a setting 6 Press the OK button The camera returns to the menu screen Next set other items Press the MENU button to return to Capture or Playback mode Me 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 batteries while the camera is on 92u9J9Jo NU N Z 92u9J9Jos NU N a CI Rec Mode Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to capturing in the B Rec Mode menu Item Function Page Image Tone Set the color tone of pictures p 108 Recorded Pixels Set the recording size of images p 109 Quality Level Set the image quality p 110 Saturation Set the color saturation p 111 Sharpness Make the image outlines sharp or soft p 111 Contrast Set the image contrast p 111 Instant Review Set the Instant Review time p 170 Auto Bracket Set Auto Bracket shooting p 145 AE Metering Choose the part ofthe screen to use for measuring p 130 brightness and determining exposure Swtch dst msr pt Choose the part of the screen to set focus to p 123 Flash Exp Comp Adjust the amount of flash discharged p 146 P Playback Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the I Playback menu Item Function Page Plybk dsply mthd Set capturing information to sh
82. focus p 121 Appears when focus mode is MF ISO sensitivity warning p 116 Appears when warning value is exceeded AE lock indicator p 142 Appears during AE lock The focus points used for autofocus when shutter release button is pressed halfway is superimposed red p 123 m es weg JNO Buisp 910Jog E LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera eJoule JnoA Buisp 910Jog E E v5858 BB 3 EMO ce Si We ara 9 4m Shutter speed p 134 6 AE metering p 130 Aperture p 136 No indicator Flash mode p 49 Multi segment metering Built in flash is ready 9 Center weighted metering anen inking fash should _ Spot metering lens is being used 7 Auto bracketing p 145 amp Flash off 8 White balance p 112 Auto discharge Not displayed when set to Auto Red eye reduction flashon 9 Battery level Drive Mode p 102 10 EV compensation p 141 Single frame shooting 11 Number of recordable images e Self Timer shooting Remote control shooting Focus point indicator p 123 No indicator Auto Select CJ Center o Continuous shooting i EV compensation value PC Pb PC Personal Computer mass storage Pb PictBridge 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Att
83. focus distance is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m vignetting may occur Vignetting may occur if focus FA J zoom 18 to 35 mm F4 to 5 6 AL distance is 18 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m DA Zoom 18 to 55 mm F3 5 to 5 6 AL Yes FA Zoom 20 to 35 mm F4AL Yes FA Zoom 24 to 90 mm F3 5 to 4 5AL IF Yes FA Zoom 28 to 70 mm F4AL Yes Vignetting may occur if focus FA Zoom 28 to 70 mm F2 8AL pp distance iSibetween cond 25 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m FA J Zoom 28 to 80 mm F3 5 to 5 6 Yes FA Zoom 28 to 80 mm F3 5 to 5 6 Yes FA Zoom 28 to 90 mm F3 5 to 5 6 Yes FA Zoom 28 to 105 mm F4 to 5 6 Yes FA Zoom 28 to 105 mm F4 to 5 6 IF Yes FA Zoom 28 to 105 mm F3 2 to 4 5AL Yes IF FA Zoom 28 to 200 mm F3 8 to 5 6AL Yes IF FA Zoom 35 to 80 mm F4 to 5 6 Yes FA Zoom 70 to 200 mm F4 to 5 6 Yes 92u9J9Jos uonounJj E 92u9J9Jo uonounJ G Lens Name Compatibility FA J Zoom 75 to 300 mm F4 5 to 5 8AL Yes FA Zoom 80 to 200 mm F2 8ED IF Yes FA Zoom 80 to 320 mm F4 5 to 5 6 Yes FA Zoom 80 to 200 mm F4 7 to 5 6 Yes FA Zoom 100 to 300 mm F4 7 to 5 8 Yes FA Zoom 250 to 600 mm F5 6ED IF No DA14 mm F2 8ED IF No FA20 mm F2 8 Yes FA 24 mm F2AL IF Yes FA28 mm F2 8AL Yes FA31 mm F1 8AL Limited Yes FA35 mm F2AL Yes FA43 mm F1 9 Limited Yes FA50 mm F1 4 Yes FA50 mm F1 7 Y
84. g measures can be used to combat it Brighten the surroundings when shooting Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use Use the red eye reduction built in flash Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash The red eye reduction function on this camera reduces red eye by discharging the flash twice With the red eye reduction function the pre flash is discharged just before the shutter is released This reduces pupil dilation The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller reducing the red eye effect To use the red eye reduction function set 44 Red eye reduction auto flash in Picture mode or 4 Red eye reduction manual flash in other modes for Flash mode Daylight Sync Shooting In daylight conditions the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait picture is taken with a person s face cast in shadow Use ofthe flash in this way is called Daylight Sync Shooting Flash is discharged manually when shooting with Daylight Sync Shooting e Taking pictures Auto Picture 1 Confirm that the flash mode is set to Manual discharge p 51 2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged 3 Take the picture ls The picture may be over exposed if the background is too bright o of ED I LN Without Daylight Sync With Daylight Sync Other Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously w
85. g the Recorded Pixels p 109 xe Setting the Quality Level p 110 e Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Approximate Image Storage Capacity Quality Level RAW tok rere Recorded Pixels Best Better Good m 3008x2008 11 mE 3008x2000 34 70 117 4m 2400x1600 51 96 161 A5m 1536x1024 106 173 271 The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording time when using a 128MB SD Memory Card The above figures may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions shooting mode and SD Memory Card etc pauejs Bum f 9 N Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Move the main switch to ON position The camera will turn on Move the main switch to OFF position to turn off the camera Always turn the camera OFF when not in use The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time Default setting is 1 minute p 169 emo payleys Dunes S Initial Settings 9 9 The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing the Initial Settings Screen appears on the LCD monitor Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time Once setting is done these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed
86. gs are saved and the camera returns to playback status suoneijedo oiseg a Lamy To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 3 and press the OK button Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made Settings for All Images Press the Fn button in Playback mode The Fn menu appears Press the four way controller 4 The DPOF screen appears 100 0046 UJ f a o o o w 9 o 3 a Press the Fn button DPOF The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears DPOF setting for all images Copies 02 Date meng oKJOK Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date amp or not C Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in Printing Single Images p 80 for details of how to make the settings 5 Press the OK button The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to playback status Me The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct b ms Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images suonejedo oiseg Printing Using PictBridge This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC direct printing Connect t
87. gt to choose an image to print Use the four way controller A V to choose the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies Use the Fn button to choose whether to insert the date amp or not 0 mw The date will be printed The date will not be printed Press the OK button A lk Print according The print settings confirmation screen to settings appears Proceed to Step 12 to print the images by default press the OK button To change the print settings go to Step MENU Print 7 Fn Change Setting suoijeiado o2iseg f Press the Fn button PictBridge The screen for changing print settings EXTSUSDS appears Select Paper Size and press the four way controller gt The Paper Size screen appears Use the four way controller Paper Size AV lt gt lt gt to choose the paper Sandara m size Card L You can only choose a size that is 100x150 supported by your printer Postcard When the Paper Size is set to 2a Standard images are printed MENU Cancel according to the printer settings 10 Press the OK button if Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set Paper Type Quality and Border Status The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set When the Paper Size is set to Standard images are printed according to the printer settings Paper Type with more support higher quality paper Quality with
88. he camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable I USB17 to print directly Select the images you want to print the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer Direct printing is performed in the following steps Set Transfer Mode on camera to PictBridge p 84 V Connect the camera to the printer p 85 V Set the printing options p 79 Print single images p 86 Print all images p 88 Print with DPOF settings p 90 V Disconnect the camera from the printer p 90 suoneijedo oiseg bs Me Use of the AC adapter is recommended when connecting the camera to a printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the battery runs out of power while the camera is connected to the printer Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Depending on the type of printer not all the settings made on the camera such as print settings and DPOF settings may be valid A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500 You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for printing on a single sheet Make the settings on the printer For details refer to the operating manual for your printer See the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2 0 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2 0 Operating Manual when connecting to a PC Setting Transfer Modes 1 Press the MENU button The Rec Mode menu appears suonejed
89. he exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire electric shock or camera breakdown If any irregularities occur during use such as smoke or a strange odor stop use immediately remove the batteries or the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock During thunderstorms unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter Continued use could cause equipment failure a fire or electric shock A Caution Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire Do not disassemble the battery The battery could explode or catch fire Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni MH batteries The battery could explode or catch fire The batteries that can be used in this camera only the Ni MH battery can be recharged Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Some portions of the camera heat up during use There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods Do not place your finger or cover with clothing when discharging the flash Fingers or clothing may be burned PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE Only use specified batteries with this camera Use of other batteries can cause overheating or explosion Replace the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands type or an old battery with a new o
90. he print settings confirmation Screen The images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer Disconnect the cable from the printer when you have finished printing 1 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer 4 Menu Reference Explains the functions of Za DS by buttons and menus Using the Button Functions 92 Using the Menu iE 96 Using the Fn Menu eeeeeee 102 Using the Mode Dial 104 Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted A E 3 o E NEN D 3 9 5 D Shutter release button Press to capture images p 45 Main switch Move to turn the power on off p 32 or confirm the depth of field Preview p 129 Lens unlock button Press to detach lens p 37 O amp Focus mode lever Switch between Autofocus mode p 118 and Manual focus mode p 121 Mode dial Changes the Shooting mode p 104 5 UP button Press to pop up the built in flash p 49 MENU button Displays the IU Rec Mode menu p 98 Next press the four way controller gt to display P Playback menu p 98 X4 Set up menu p 99
91. hile the shutter release button is held down 1 Press the Fn button suoneijedo oiseg f The Fn menu appears gt ISO 200 OKJExit suonejedo oiseg So 2 Press the four way controller A The Drive Mode options screen appears mz ON si Drive Mode Single frame shooting OKJOK Use the four way controller BGO d ds lt gt to select Gi Drive Mode Continuous shooting oKJ OK Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take pictures Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator 4 amp appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus te Set 2 No cnt shtng rcd im in Recordable image No of the C Custom menu The number of continuously recordable images buffer space appears when shutter is pressed halfway p 100 6 Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed Take your finger off of the shutter release button to stop Continuous shooting settings are retained when the power is turned off Display the Fn menu again and set to L1 Single frame shooting to stop Continuous shooting iem The focus is adjusted each time the shutter is released if the focus mode lever is set to AF When the picture mode is Moving Object and AF is set continuous autofocus mode is set and the focus is adjusted for each
92. his manual PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2 0 Operating Manual oo elaweyd ino Buisf 910Jjeg E Names of Working Parts elaweyd ino Buisp 3104939 Camera Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever Self Timer lamp Remote control receiver Lens information contacts Lens unlock button e dial AE L o n button Four way controller MENU button OK button button Fn button INFO button x button Battery cover Tripod socket SUP button Mode dial Strap lug Cable switch terminal USB Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover LCD monitor Built in flash Hot shoe G4 Av button LCD panel Diopter adjustment lever Card cover Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Viewfinder 1 eJouJe JNO Duis 910Jog E E o gt LCD Monitor Indications The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of the cam eJouJe JNO Buisf 910Jog k memo 7 era NS 8 Auto Picture Program 12 24 2004 14 25 9 While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial Guides appear on the LCD monitor for three seconds when powered on or setting dial mode Select Off for Guide display in X4 Set up to not show indicators p 99 1 Flash mode Active mode appears p 49
93. id 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 Warning m serious personal injury This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause Caution 2 i minor or medium personal injury or material loss ABOUT THE CAMERA A Warning Do not disassemble or modify the camera High voltage areas are present inside the camera with the risk of electric shock If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera never touch the exposed portion There is the risk of electric shock To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous Take care that small children do not hang the strap over their necks Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with the telephoto lens attached as viewing the sun may damage your eyes Viewing directly with the telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed Always use the AC adapter exclusively for this product with the specified power and voltage Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product or using t
94. ide adaptor Using P TTL Auto Mode Use this flash mode with the AF360FGZ flash unit When flash mode is set to P TTL auto the flash pre fires right before taking pictures using 16 segment metering and allows more precise control P TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the AF360FGZ 2 Turn on the AF360FGZ 3 Set the AF360FGZ flash mode to P TTL auto 4 Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture ie P TTL auto is only available with the AF360FGZ flash unit The mode will be TTL auto when using another flash The 5 will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready fully charged For details such as operation method and effective distance please read the external flash manual The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash Mode is 9 or 4 Therefore it may not suitable for daylight sync shooting Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera The built in flash will hit the external flash If you want to use both at once see p 157 for the connection method Using High Speed Flash Sync Mode With the AF360F GZ you can discharge the flash to take a picture ata shutter speed faster than 1 180 second High speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera or wireless Attaching and Using the AF360FGZ on the Camera 1 Remove the hot shoe cover and att
95. ieri tere tego te Tel 151 Using an External Flash Optional sss 153 Settings During Playback eem 160 Changing Playback Display Method sss 160 Displaying Hot Spot Warning 160 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval eeeeeess 161 Camera Settings oer 162 Formatting the SD Memory Card ssssssssseeeee 162 Turning the Beep On and Off 163 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style 163 Setting the World Time 2cc cccceeeeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeceeeeseeneeeeesseeaeeeeees 164 Setting the Display Language sssssse 167 Turning the Guide Display On and Off 167 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor sess 168 Selecting the Video Output Format ese 168 Setting Auto Power Off sss emen 169 Resetting the File Number essem 169 Setting the Instant Review sssssssssseeeeenennnen 170 Resetting to Default Settings eene 171 Resetting Rec Mode Playback Set up Menu esee 171 Resetting the Custom Function Menu ssssssssee 172 Appendix 173 Default Settings eere runas Nekearen NEENA 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 177 Notes on Using Aperture Ring
96. ing ste Fluorescent Select the type of fluorescent light from W white rs Light 4200K N neutral white 5000K and D daylight 6500K Tungsten Set when taking pictures under light bulb or other Light tungsten light About 2850K Set to take pictures using the built in flash Flash About 5400K Set to take pictures by manually adjusting the white balance 92u8J9Jos uonounJ G Ld Manual The color temperature K is an estimate This does not indicate precise colors Set White Balance in the Fn menu p 102 White Balance Auto r Refer to p 113 for manual adjustment method The above adjustment is not reflected in Picture mode Color Temperature The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises and towards red as the color temperature falls Color temperature describes this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature K Kelvin This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions Red tint Blue tint a 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 12000 K Oo Oo az o o o o S 55 5 gt og gt 2 25 eg 8 amp 8 3 8 3 8 a E 2 D Z m lt 3 as S 28 g z S c 8 2 S 3 o oO 2 amp S ae 2 3461 yue2s840n 4 e31U e4jnoN 92u9J9Jos uonounJ li Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white
97. ing the Date 79 Adobe RGB 117 AEJOCK nU Ren 142 AE Metering 130 AE L button 93 AF360FGZ ss 153 Alkaline batteries 26 Aperture sssssss 128 Aperture Priority Mode Av 136 Auto Bracket 143 Auto Picture More 43 47 Auto Power Off 169 AF Autofocus 118 Autofocus AF 118 AV Equipment 70 Av Aperture Priority mode EE 136 B B amp W Digital Filter 71 Batteries neticesini 25 Beep aiiai e Eg 163 Bright 108 Brightness of the LCD Monitor daviav 168 Built in flash 49 146 B Bulb Mode 140 Bulb Mode B 140 C Cable Switch 140 Capture Information 17 18 Card access lamp 15 CCD Cleaning 180 Center weighted 131 Cloudy White Balance 112 Color space ss 117 Color Temperature 113 Continuous Autofocus 126 Continuous Shooting 53 Contrast 111 Contrast Control Sync Flash PEE 159 CR V3 ecen 26 Custom Function 100 C Custom Menu 100 176 D Date Adjust
98. ity 200 to 400 No Slow speed sync Yes Yes Yes Yes AF illuminator Yes Yes Yes Yes Rear curtain sync flash 3 4 Yes Yes Yes Contrast control sync flash 3 mode No Yes Yes No Slave flash No Yes Yes No Multiple flash No No Yes No High speed flash sync No Yes No No Wireless flash No Yes No No 1 When using DA D FA FA J FA F or A lens 2 When a lens used in position other than aperture A 3 Shutter speed of 1 90 sec or slower 4 Can be combined with AF360FGZ for rear curtain sync flash 5 Not available with AF330FTZ 6 Image may be underexposed near minimum aperture and overexposed near open aperture in lenses with bright F value 92u9J9Jo uonounJ E eoueJejoy uonounJ G About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ will automatically convert the field angle differential between 35 mm format and the Za DS depending from the focus length of the lens you are using When using DA D FA FA J FA or F lenses The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of the Za DS is on It returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off Lens focus length 85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 18mm Exposure metering timer 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm AF360FGZ off LCD panel Exposure metering timer 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm On Using w
99. l and Mexico City Bangkok South Lima Kuala Lumpur America Santiago Vientiane Caracas Singapore Buenos Aires Phnom Penh Sao Paulo Ho chi Minh Rio de Janeiro Jakarta Europe Madrid Hong Kong London Beijing Paris Shanghai Milan Manila Rome Taipei Berlin Seoul Athens Tokyo Helsinki Guam Moscow Oceania Perth Africa Dakar Adelaide West Asia Algiers Sydney Johannesburg Noumea Istanbul Wellington Cairo Auckland Jerusalem Pago Pago Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed Set in Language B a in the X4 Set up menu p 99 t Setting the Display Language p 33 Language amp amp amp English Pycckn Fran ais Deutsch Espa ol Italiano Turning the Guide Display On and Off Set to display guides on the LCD monitor when main switch is on or Exposure mode is changed p 16 BE hx FH XZ i8 8 EETA x Guide display on Guide display off Set in Guide display in the X4 Set up menu p 99 Ge Xi Set up Language 3 Guide displa 92u9J9Jos uonounJ S eoueJejoy uonounJ G Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Adjust settings when the LCD monitor is hard to see Set in Brightness Level in the X Set up menu p 99 BA Xi Set up Brightness Ley Auto Power Off 1 min File SerialNo Sensor Cleaning
100. lease button on the remote control unit is pressed When the picture is taken the self timer lamp lights for two seconds and will then resume blinking Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function p 142 Ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to M manual p 138 Remove the Eyecup F by pulling one side upward when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap Removing the Eyecup FL Attaching the Viewfinder cap Turn the power off to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged When using the built in flash raise the flash into position first The camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after the remote control shooting mode is left unused for five minutes The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30 000 times Contact PENTAX service center to exchange the battery This will involve a fee suoijeiado o2iseg bs suonejedo oiseg Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Lock Up function if camera shake is evident even when Cable Switch optional or Remote Control Unit optional is used When shutter release button is pressed mirror pops up and shutter is released two seconds if 2 sec Self Time
101. led 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Memo Memo Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX 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
102. m f 2 8 lens set Using aperture ring to 2 Permitted in the C Custom menu p 100 Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set but only within manual aperture range 4 When using the built in flash and AF360FGZ 5 Built in flash fully discharges when A lens is used xipueddy e Lens names and mount names FA prime lenses non zoom lenses and DA D FA FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount Of the FA zoom lenses power zoom enabled lenses use the KAF2 mount Lenses without power zoom use the KAF mount See the lens manual for details This camera does not have a power zoom function Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera When aperture ring is set at other than A Auto or a lens without a A Auto position or accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto bellows are used camera does not operate unless Using aperture ring is set to 2 Permitted in the C Custom menu p 101 Refer to Notes on Using Aperture Ring p 179 for restriction that apply when Using aperture ring is set to 2 Permitted in the C Custom menu All camera exposure modes are available when using DA FA J or lenses with Aperture A Auto position set to that position Lens and Built in Flash The built in flash cannot be regulated and fully fires when pre A lenses or soft lenses are used Note that the built in flash cannot be used as the Auto Flash Notes on Using Aperture Ring Aperture Ring Use When Using
103. mperature falls DCF Design Rule for Camera File System A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Depth of Field Area of focus Reduce the aperture value to deepen DPOF Digital Print Order Format Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding the specific images and number of copies to be printed Prints can easily be made by taking images to a DPOF photo printing store EV Exposure Value Exposure Value is determined by the combination of the aperture value and the shutter speed EV Compensation Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and aperture value Exif Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEIDA Focus points Position in the viewfinder that determines focus In this camera select from Auto Select and Center xipueddy A 194 xipueddy e Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image The horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure status of an image Hot Spot Hot spots in the image lose contrast and appear white JPEG An image compression method The image is recorded in JP
104. n Only use this function with lenses that are compatible with Quick Shift Focus Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus When you adjust the focus manually you can either check with the focus indicator in the viewfinder or use the viewfinder matte field to adjust focus Using the Focus Indicator You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator 1 Set the focus mode lever to MF 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring The focus indicator appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus Focus indicator ic Use the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is difficult to focus p 46 and the focus indicator will not stay lit The beep can be turned off p 163 Tl c Ss o of o 3 AZ 2 o o E o D You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field Using the Viewfinder Matte Field 1 Set the focus mode lever to MF 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen 9u 1 J y uonounJj 6 Selecting the Focus Point Focus Point Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to The default setting is ME Auto The selected focus point lights red in the viewfinder Auto The camera selects the optimum focus point even if the subject is not centered ES Select Set the AF area to on
105. n shutter release button is pressed is explained 1 Set the mode dial to orc The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes p 47 suoljeiado o2iseg 2 Set the focus mode lever to AF Autofocus mode is set p 118 suonejedo oiseg Eu Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subject Determine the size of the subject zz Using the Zoom Lens p 48 Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus The flash pops up automatically when necessary Manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to Auto t OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON p 45 t Hard to Autofocus Subjects p 46 t Using the Built in Flash p 49 Focus indicator Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken 6 Review captured images on the LCD monitor Image displays for one second on the LCD monitor after capturing Instant Review You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the 7 button t Setting the Display Time p 170 Deleting Images p 73 t Displaying Hot Spot Warning p 160 OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions 7 Z 7 Y gmg Not pressed Pressed halfway Pre
106. ne It may cause explosion or overheating The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity and marked on the battery and the camera AA lithium batteries AA alkaline batteries and CR V3 are not rechargeable Do not disassemble the battery Recharging and disassembling can cause explosion or overheating Care to be Taken During Handling Take the Worldwide Service Network 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 ata wedding or during traveling Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or transferring your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media SD Memory Card etc Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity Do not leave the camera in a vehicle as the temperature can get very high Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding Remove from case and store in a dry and well ventilated location This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used in the rain or where the camera could get wet Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations shocks or pressure Use a
107. ng the remote control shooting mode p 59 The shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control s shutter release button is held down Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise image roughness or unevenness caused by low shutter speed Set in Noise Reduction in the C Custom menu p 100 Setting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately over expose brighten or under expose darken your picture You can adjust the EV Compensation from 2 to 2 EV in increments of 1 2EV or 1 3EV Set in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom menu p 142 Set the compensation with the AV button e dial while the 4 Av button is pressed Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder 4 is displayed during compensation Compensation value 4 blinks when the flash is popped up if the flash compensation is set Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to M Manual or B Bulb mode The exposure compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode eoueJejoy uonounJ E 92u9J9Jos uonounJ G Changing the Exposure Setting Steps Set Exposure Setting Steps in Expsr Setting Steps in C Custom to increments of 1 2EV or 1 3EV Expsr Setting Steps 41 1 2 EV Steps 2 1 3 EV Steps Exposure setting steps are set to 1 2 EV Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior
108. ns khwWhND 4 akek2 9008 FBE 2888 Autofocus frame p 39 Spot metering frame p 130 Focus point p 123 Flash status p 49 Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set Picture mode icon p 47 Icon for Picture mode in use appears amp Night Scene Portrait amp Moving Object amp Macro a Landscape amp Portrait amp Normal Focus indicator p 44 Appears when image is focused Shutter speed p 134 Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with e dial Aperture p 136 Aperture when capturing or adjusting underlined when aperture can be adjusted with e dial EV compensation p 141 Appears when EV compensation is available or in use Blinks slowly when compensating flash output Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output Adjusted value appears where number of recordable images is shown 10 11 12 13 14 bom Number of recordable images EV compensation Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images p 100 EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted p 133 The difference with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is M p 138 Manual white balance p 113 Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjusting Manual
109. o Press the shutter release button fully For the self timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly two 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 amp the shutter will be released about two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully t The beep can be turned off Turning the Beep On and Off p 163 Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function p 142 Ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to M Manual p 138 Remove the Eyecup F by pulling one side upward when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap YEA NA p Turn the camera off after shooting The next time the power is turned on self timer shooting is canceled and returns to single frame shooting Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold Separately The shutter can be released with the optional remote control unit You can select from amp remote control and iss three second delay for remote control shooting The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed iss The shutter will be released three seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit i
110. o oiseg 6 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the X4 Set up menu Date Adjust World Time Language 3 Guide display J Use the four way controller A V to select Transfer Mode 4 Press the four way controller gt A pop up menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select PictBridge Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off PictBridge File PC F Sensor Cleaning MENU Cancel Press the OK button The setting is changed Press the MENU button suoijeiado o2iseg fa Connecting the Camera to the Printer Turn the camera off Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers z PictBridge o o C De a suonejedo oiseg G J Turn the printer on 4 After printer start up is complete turn the camera on lt Select printing mode The PictBridge menu appears Print One oKJOK mz PictBridge menu is not displayed if Transfer Mode is set to PC or PC F Printing Single Images 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Print One on t the PictBridge menu Selectiprintingimode Print One oKJ OK 2 Press the OK button The Print one screen appears J Use the four way controller TOUT lt
111. ock up function available at 2 sec self timer Auto Bracket Three frames continuous shots with exposure bracketing Selectable between 1 2EV and 1 3EV for Exposure setting steps Exposure Meter Metering Range TTL multi 16 segment metering Metering range from EV1 to EV21 5 at ISO200 with 50 mm f 1 4 lens Center weighted and Spot metering mode can be set EV Compensation 2 0EV Selectable between 1 2EV and 1 3EV for Exposure setting steps Button type timer type 20 sec possible to continue with shutter AE TOCK button halfway pressed P TTL built in flash with serial control GN 15 6 ISO 200 m Angles of coverage 20 mm lens angle of view Flash Built in flash synchronization speed range at 1 180 sec and slower Daylight sync flash Slow speed sync flash ISO range P TTL 200 to 3200 External Flash sync Hot shoe with X contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes ISO range P TTL 200 3200 TTL 200 400 Automatic flash Red eye reduction flash function High speed sync wireless sync with PENTAX dedicated flash Custom Function 18 functions can be set Time Function World Time settings for 68 cities 28 time zones Power Two CR V3 four AA lithium AA Ni MH rechargeable or AA alkaline batteries Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol amp 1 is lit The shutter is locked and no indication appears in the viewfinder when amp
112. oid forgetting to reset when sensitivity is raised ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed by default 1 Off ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed 2 ISO 400 ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 400 is Set or exceeded 3 ISO 800 ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 800 is Set or exceeded 4 ISO 1600 ISO Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 1600 is set or exceeded 5 ISO 3200 i Sensitivity Warning is displayed when ISO 3200 is Set in ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl in the C Custom menu p 100 ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl 1 Off 2 ISO 400 3 ISO 800 4 ISO 1600 5 ISO 3200 ISO sensitvty wrning not displayed in vewfnder ISO ISO Sensitivity Warning appears in the viewfinder when the set sensitivity is exceeded 30 FHS 7 om ISO Sensitivity Warning is not displayed if sensitivity is automatically corrected p 115 Setting the Color Space You can set the color space to use The default setting is 1 SRGB sRGB Set to sRGB color space 2 AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB color space Set in Color Space in the C Custom menu p 101 Color Space 41 sRGB 2 AdobeRGB Sets to sRGB color space Color Space Color ranges for various input output devices such as digital cameras monitors and printers differ This color range is called the Color Space To recreate different color spaces in different devices standard color spac
113. omposition of the Operating Manual ssssssss Before Using Your Camera Getting Started Attaching the Strap cecccccssssenesesseeeseeesseeeeeeeeesseenseeeeseees Inserting the Batteries eee Batterie Si n Battery Level Indicator Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time new batteries ssssssssssssssssssseeseeeen nennen Using the AC Adapter Optional sssssesesssss Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card Recorded Pixels and Quality Level sese Turning the Camera On and Off sees Initial Settings inre rend Setting the Display Language ssssssseesss Setting the Date and Time sssssssssseee Attaching the Lens eeeeeeeeeeneeren nennen Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter eese Basic Operations Basic Shooting Operation eeeeeeennn 42 Holding the GCamera m citet ise edge pede N 42 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 43 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 47 Using the Zoom Lens eene nnn 48 Using the Built in Flash een 49 Using the Built in Flash
114. on the SD Memory Card Camera cannot display this image You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer No card in camera The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the camera p 29 Memory card error The SD Memory Card has a problem and image capture and playback are impossible Try displaying it on a PC Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera p 29 Card locked Card is locked Rotation information cannot be saved A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera Unlock the SD Memory Card p 30 This image is protected Rotation information cannot be saved The selected rotated image is protected Remove protection from the image p 77 Cannot use this card The inserted card cannot be used on a camera Insert a usable card Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Install new batteries in the camera p 25 Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor Appears during CCD cleaning if battery level is insufficient Replace the battery with a new one or use an AC adaptor optional p 28 xipueddy e xipueddy e Error Message Description Image folder could not be created The maximum folder number 999 and fil
115. onius 48 gt 3 3 3 E x WARRANTY POLICY xipueddy E 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 nonauthorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there are no
116. ons about capturing playing back and printing Menu Reference Explains the functions of Za DS by buttons and menus Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your Za DS experience Appendix Explains troubleshooting introduces optional accessories and provides various resources The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below p Shows reference page number explaining a related operation Meno Shows useful information Me Shows precautions to take when operating the camera ug uu Memo 1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of working parts before use xlist DS Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14 elaweyd ino Bulsp aiojag e ts DS Camera Characteristics Features a 23 5x15 7 mm CCD with 6 1 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points The central 9 are wide cross area sensors Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a conventional 35 mm SLR camera with 0 95x magnification Also features a superimpose function in which the focus points on the viewfinder illuminate red Use CR V3 AA lithium batteries rechargeable AA Ni MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries Concepts of Universal Design ha
117. or soft Contrast Set the image contrast Set Saturation Sharpness and Contrast in the Rec Mode menu p 98 ie These settings are canceled in Auto Picture Program and Picture mode Rec Mode Towards Higher saturation Towards Lower saturation Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast u 1 J y uonounJj S Ci Rec Mode Towards Sharper Towards Less sharp Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Contrast Ci Rec Mode Towards Higher contrast Towards Lower contrast Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast The color of the subject changes with the light source For example the same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under a light bulb In cameras using film this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters In digital cameras the whiteness is adjusted using white balance The default setting is AWB Auto Setting the White Balance Setto automatically adjust the white balance About 4000 AWB Auto to 8000K x Daylight Set when taking pictures in sunlight About 5200K Ch Shade Set when taking pictures in the shade About 8000K Q Cloudy Set when taking pictures on cloudy days About 6000K Set this when taking pictures under fluorescent light
118. ore the flash is discharged when the AF360F GZ is used for wireless flash Press the shutter release button fully 1 The camera s flash discharges a pre flash The camera s flash mode is transmitted 2 The external flash unit discharges a pre flash The subject s lighting condition is checked 3 The camera s flash unit discharges a pre flash The required flash output is transmitted to the external flash The camera s flash will discharge another pre flash to transmit the flash duration in HS High speed sync 4 The external flash discharges the main flash ie Set the AF360FGZ wireless slave mode to SLAVE1 Red Eye Reduction As with the built in flash red eye reduction is available with an external flash This may not be available on some flashes or may have restrictions for usage conditions See the chart on p 153 tes The red eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used p 52 If red eye reduction is used when the AF360FGZ or AF500FTZ is set as the slave unit or with the wireless function the preflash for red eye reduction will trigger the external flash Do not use red eye reduction when using a slave unit Rear Curtain Sync Flash When using the built in flash with AF360FGZ that is set to the rear curtain flash function the internal flash will also use this mode Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting Using the Built in Flash with the External Flash
119. ounJ c The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD panel te Turn the e dial while pressing the E Av button and change the EV Compensation value p 141 Set the shutter speed in increments of 1 2EV or 1 3EV Set in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom menu p 142 You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria Set in Senstvty Corction in the C Custom menu p 115 Set the aperture to the A position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark sl the aperture value will blink in the e50 Ph pagel viewfinder and on the LCD panel If the subject is too bright choose a faster shutter speed If it is too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the shutter speed indication stops blinking you can take the picture with proper exposure If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking this indicates being out of metering range and the proper exposure cannot be obtaind even if the shutter speed is adjusted Use an ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark T J O o 3 A Q o s o 2 o i gt 92u9J9Jos uonounJ c Using the Av Aperture Priority Mode Set aperture and use when you want to adjust the depth of view
120. ow during playback p 160 Set to display Hot spot warning during Instant Hot spot wrnng Review or Playback p 160 Edit captured images to black and white or sepia Digital Filter tint or add softening and slimming effects p Slideshow Play back recorded images one after another p 68 X4 Set up Menu Setting Items Perform various settings related to the camera in the X amp Set up menu Item Function Page Format Format the SD Memory Card p 162 Beep Switch the beep tone on off p 163 Date Adjust Set the date format and time p 163 World Time Set to enable displaying of local time when p 164 traveling abroad Language 838 Change the language in which menus and p 167 messages appear Guide display Set to display indicators in LCD monitor p 167 Brightness Level Change the brightness of the LCD monitor p 168 Video Out Set the output format to the TV monitor p 168 Transfer Mode Set the USB cable connection PC or printer p 84 Auto Power Off Sets the time to turn off automatically p 169 File Set the method used to add file numbers p 169 Sensor Cleaning Lock the mirror in the up position for cleaning the p 180 CCD Reset Reset all settings other than Date Time p 171 Language 8 Video Out and World Time 92u8J9Jo NU N Z 92u9J9Jo NU N a C Custom Menu Setting Items Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the
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122. position Some functions are restricted when not set to Aperture A Auto Also see Notes on Using Aperture Ring p 179 Other lenses and accessories will not be available with factory default settings Allow shutter release when using aperture ring in custom function settings p 101 Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement payers Bunjeo re 1 Check that the camera is off 2 Remove the body mount cover XD and lens mount cover Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to the area around the lens mount after removal d Align the red dots on the camera and the lens and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks After attaching check that the lens is secured Also check that the red dots of the lens are on top and attachment portion does not move sideways 9 o9 peuejs Bunjes ks 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward To detach the lens hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise kem The body mount cover Q is a cover to prevent scratches and block dust when shipped Body Mount Cap K is sold separately and has a lock function We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers The camera body and
123. press INFO button during playback ls You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the P button p 160 e Detailed Information ON Oo RA 11 12 G 100 0001 a AF 1 2000 F2 8 1 5EV amp A O Cun Of ISO 800 0 our xxx 6m sRGB 100mm AWB 12 24 2004 14 25 Captured images Rotate icon p 64 Image folder number and file number p 169 Protect icon p 77 Focus mode p 118 Focus point information p 123 Shutter speed p 134 Aperture p 136 EV compensation p 141 Saturation p 111 Shooting mode p 104 AE metering p 130 5 8 9 12 7 18 21 22 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 Flash mode p 49 Drive mode p 102 Auto bracket p 145 Sharpness p 111 ISO sensitivity p 115 Image finishing p 108 Contrast p 111 Quality p 110 Recorded pixels p 109 Color space p 117 Lens focal length White balance p 112 Captured date and time p 163 e Histogram Display khwWhND 0 Capture quality Image folder number and file number p 169 Protect icon p 77 Histogram Areas where blooming occurred blink if Hot spot warning is on p 160 Press the four way controller A V in the histogram display to move the Histogram display position up or down r lt o elaweyd ino Buisf 910Jjeg E elaweyd Jno Buisf aiojag e Viewfinder Indicatio
124. r is used Avoid camera shake when mirror pops up with this method Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up 1 Mount the camera to a tripod 2 Use the Fn button and the four way controller 4 to select Q 2 sec Self Timer p 55 3 Focus on the subject 4 Press the shutter release button fully The mirror pops up and the picture is taken two seconds later AE lock is enabled with the exposure value immediately before the mirror goes up Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images You can play back captured still pictures with the camera s Use the included PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2 0 software to play back using a C PC Referto the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2 0 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2 0 Operating Manual for details 1 Press the gt button after taking a picture The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor suoneijedo oiseg bs 2 Press the four way controller lt gt 4 The previous image appears gt The next image appears Rotating Images You can rotate images 90 counterclockwise at a time Make images shot vertically easier to view suonejoedo oiseg 1 Press the P button after taking a picture The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller Y The image is rotated 90
125. ration Sharpness Contrast sssssss 111 Setting the White Balance ssssssssssssen 112 Setting the Sensitivity ssssssssssssssseeene 115 Setting the Color Space sssssssssssssseeeeeern 117 lEuirIrm 118 Using the Autofocus eee in tette eite reus 118 Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus 121 Selecting the Focus Point Focus Point sssssssss 123 Fixing the Focus Focus Lock sss 125 Setting the Exposure eeeeeenneeeenen nnnm 127 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed sessseeess 127 Selecting the Metering Method sssssssssseee 130 Changing the Exposure Mode se 132 Setting the Exposure sssssssssssesesseeenenene enne 141 Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket 143 Setting Auto Bracket nennen 145 Using the Built in Flash eren 146 Compensating Flash Output ssssssssseseeeene 146 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash eeeeeeess 147 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 147 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built in Flash DA D FA FA J FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built in Elash i
126. rd may become unreadable Be sure to make a backup of important data on a computer Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation For information on compatible SD Memory Card visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center Format new SD Memory Cards Also format SD Memory Card used with other cameras s Formatting the SD Memory Card p 162 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Choose the number of pixels size and quality level data compression rate of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken Pictures with larger recorded size or the more are clearer when printed The number of pictures that can be taken the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card becomes less with larger file sizes The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level exposure control resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels For example to print in postcard size 1 5M size is enough Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for images on the BU Rec Mode menu v Settin
127. roblem Cause Remedy Camera does Battery is not installed Check if battery is installed If not install battery Battery is not Check orientation of battery Re insert battery according to the O not turn on installed properly symbols p 25 Battery power is Replace with a charged battery or use the low AC adapter p 28 Set the lens aperture ring to the A position The lens aperture h in ie other p 133 or select 2 Permitted in Using har the A position aperture ring in the C Custom menu The shutter pa does not Flash is charging Wait until charging is finished release No available space Insert SD Memory Card with available on SD Memory space or delete unwanted images p 29 Card p 73 Recording Wait until recording is finished The Autofocus does not work Subject is difficult to focus on Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast the sky white walls dark colors intricate designs are moving quickly or scenery shot through a window or a net like pattern Lock focus on another object located at same distance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully Alternatively use manual focus p 121 Subject is not in focusing area Position subject in focus frame in middle of viewfinder If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus
128. s pressed 2 Mount the camera to a tripod Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears P ISO 200 oK Exit suoijeiado o2iseg Ei suonejedo oiseg a Jj Press the four way controller 4 The Drive Mode options screen appears A Use the four way controller lt gt to select or iss EE GS i ds The self timer lamp will blink to let you i Drive Mode know that the camera is in remote Remote Control Unit control wait status oKJOK Gn Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings Focus on the subject first before operating with the remote control You can set AF in remote control to On in the custom function p 100 When using the Remote Control Unit flash does not fire automatically even when set to Auto discharge Pop up the flash manually beforehand p 51 L memo memo Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control The operating distance of the remote control unit is about 5 m from the front of the camera The shutter will be released immediately or approximately three seconds after the shutter re
129. sh and front rear curtain sync Off camera Shoe Clip CL 10 This is a setting clip for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash Hot Shoe Adapter Fc Extension Cord F5P Off camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera For Viewfinder Magnifier FB This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder Ref converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90 intervals The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1x and 2x Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter Install it on the viewfinder If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly choose one of the eight correction lenses M of 5 to 3 m per meter xipueddy E Interchangeable Focusing Screen LF 60 AF Framed Matte standard LL 60 AF Divided Matte LI 60 AF Scaled Matte xipueddy Camera Case Camera Case O CC28 Others The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera Eyecup FL Strap O ST10 Error Messages Error Message Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved Insert anew SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 29 p 73 You may be able to save new images by changing the quality level or recorded pixels p 109 p 110 No image There are no images for playback
130. shot Note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the built in flash Use a custom function to enable shutter release before the built in flash is ready p 147 suoijeiado o2iseg bs Self Timer Shooting This camera has two types of self timers and amp N Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds Use the self timer mode to include the photographer in the picture A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed A Shutter is released after about two seconds Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed 1 Mount the camera to a tripod suonejedo oiseg G Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears gt ISO 200 OKJExit Press the four way controller A The Drive Mode options screen appears Ex y OY a is Drive Mode Single frame shooting Use the four way controller lt gt to select or amp Drive Mode Self Timer 12 secs oKJOK Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take pictures Confirm in the finder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears when wi b the subject is in focus suoijeiado oiseg suonejedo oiseg a L mem
131. splay J Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Style 6 Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Date 99 ep peuejs Bunjes ks 7 So bom Press the four way controller Date Adjust gt Date Style The frame moves to the month mm dd yy24h A Date 01 01 2004 v Time 00 00 MENU Cancel Use the four way controller 4 V to set the month Change the day and year in the same manner Next change the time If you select 12h in Step 4 the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures If you set the date and time with the menu operations the screen will return to the X4 Set up menu Press the OK button again When you finish the settings and press the OK button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds You can change the language and date and time settings with the menu operations p 163 p 167 You can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode during initial settings by pressing the MENU button In this case the Initial Settings screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on oo N Attaching the Lens All camera exposure modes are available when using DA D FA FA J or other lenses with Aperture A Auto
132. ssed fully first position second position UJ D a o o o m D o 3 a Pressing it down halfway first position turns on the viewfinder and LCD display indicators displays and the autofocus system operates Pressing it fully second position takes the picture ls Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the first position is The viewfinder indicators stay on while shutter release button is pressed The indications stay on for about 10 seconds default setting after the button is released p 20 suonejedo oiseg Hard to Autofocus Subjects The autofocus mechanism is not perfect Focusing may be difficult when capturing under the following conditions a to f below These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator in the viewfinder If the subject cannot be focused automatically set the focus mode lever to MF and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder p 122 a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focus points range b Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focus points range c Fast moving objects d Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background e If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range f Multiple subjects in the
133. sssssssssseeeee nennen 84 Connecting the Camera to the Printer sessssssssssss 85 Printing Single Images sssssssssseeseseneneneneene nnne 86 Printing All Images i5 nene te neon ote itte te 88 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings ssssssusse 90 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer 90 Menu Reference 91 Using the Button Functions een nnm 92 Capture Mode kettles ext aap hav pne dee pedo den 92 Playback ute eee eis 94 Using the Menu nnieer rere eere tnn nenne Denn 96 How to Operate the Menu sssssssseseeeeeennnenennnnnnnnnnnnn 96 O Rec Mode Menu Setting Items eeseseeeeee 98 P Playback Menu Setting Items sse 98 Xk Set up Menu Setting Items sssssssseee 99 C Custom Menu Setting Items essen 100 Using the Fn Menu eee nnnm 102 Gapture Mode 5 oec E YR IRE RR REUNIR IRR 102 Playback us RI RACINE Oct SANE TEENS 103 Using the Mode Dial eere nen 104 Function Reference 107 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 108 Setting the Image Tone sssssssssssseseeeeneenen enn 108 Setting the Recorded Pixels ssssssssssesssen 109 Setting the Quality Level esseeee e 110 Setting the Satu
134. t to the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen Four way controller A Y 4 Use to move cursor or change items in menus Fn menu and playback Screen Fn button Press to display the Fn menu Press the four way controller A lt gt to determine the following operation p 102 92u9J9Jo NU N Z 92u8J9JoM nue e Using the Menu How to Operate the Menu This section explains operation methods for IU Rec Mode menu P Playback menu X4 Set up menu and C Custom menu Displaying the Menu screen 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The II Rec Mode menu appears on the LCD monitor Image Tone Recorded Pixels 2 Press the four way controller gt P Playback menu X4 Set up menu and C Custom menu appears each time the four way controller is Language amp aa pressed K K o Select a menu item and set Procedures to set the Quality Level on the IU Rec Mode menu is explained as an example J Use the four way controller Rec Mode 4 V to choose an item Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast 4 Press the four way controller ChRec Mode gt Image Tone i Recorded Pixels Available Quality Level options GUSIESVSI T appear Saturation Sharpness Contrast MENU Cancel Press the four way controller 9 to move to the sub menu i
135. them back in again When the mirror remains in the up position take the batteries out and put them back in again Then turn the power on and turn the power off while pressing the shutter release button The mirror will retract After the procedure is done if the camera operates correctly it does not require any repairs Main Specifications Type TTL autofocus auto exposure SLR digital still camera with built in retractable P TTL flash Effective Pixels 6 10 megapixels Sensor Total pixels 6 31 megapixels interline interlace scan CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels 6m RAW 3008x2008 JPEG 3008x2000 pixels 4m 2400x1600 pixels ftw 1536x1024 pixels Sensitivity 200 400 800 1600 3200 Standard Output Sensitivity File Format RAW JPEG Exif2 21 DCF compliant DPOF compatible Quality Level RAW Best Better and Good Storage Medium SD Memory Card Number of Shots f Quality Capacity Size Level 1GB 512MB 256MB 128MB 6m 3008x2008 RAW Approx 90 Approx 46 Approx 22 Approx 11 Approx 330 Approx 167 Approx 78 Approx 34 o 5 kk Approx 607 Approx 311 Approx 149 Approx 70 3008x2000 9 Approx 966 Approx 498 Approx 242 Approx 117 9 4 Approx 459 Approx 234 Approx 111 Approx 51 E M 2400x1600 kk Approx 807
136. time as the metering timer default setting is 20 seconds the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture You can combine Auto Bracket with the built in flash or external flash TTL and P TTL auto only to change only the flash output continuously However when using an external flash holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the flash is fully recharged Always take one frame at a time after confirming that charging is complete Auto Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb mode Setting Auto Bracket Change the shooting order and steps of Auto Bracket Bracketng amount Step interval 1 2EV 0 5 1 0 x1 5 2 0 1 3EV 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 Shooting images 02 25 2025 202 Set interval of steps in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom menu p 142 Set in Auto Bracket in the 48 Rec Mode menu p 98 Auto Bracket Bracketng amount gt 0 5 Shooting images 0 4 Taking Only Over exposed or Under exposed Pictures You can use the auto bracketing mode for only under exposure or over exposure shots by combining the operation with exposure compensation p 141 The auto bracketing is performed in both cases on the basis of the specified exposure compensation value T 2 1 o 5 A o ZH o s o 2 o o Using the Built
137. to Picture Landscape Macro and Moving Object Modes Q9 Normal The basic picture taking mode amp Portrait Optimal for capturing portraits Deepens the focus range emphasizes contour aA Landscape and saturation of trees and the sky produces a bright image p 47 Item Function Page Shutter speed and aperture are automatically P Program set to the proper exposure when taking p 133 pictures Set shutter speed and use to express the Tv motion of moving subjects Take pictures of 134 Shutter Priority fast moving subjects that look still or subjects P that look lively Av Set aperture and use when you want to adjust P the depth of view Use to blur or focus on the p 136 Aperture Priority background Combine set shutter speed and aperture to M Manual create the picture you have in mind pias Use to capture images that require slow B Bulb shutter speeds such as fireworks and night p 140 scenes 92u9J9Jo NU N Z Memo 5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your a DS experience Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level aaua a 108 FOCUSING EA T 118 Setting the Exposure 127 Using the Built in Flash 146 Settings During Playback 160 Camera Settings
138. tration You can use this in combination with the AE lock p 142 T Hu when the subject is extremely small and proper exposure is difficult to obtain T 2 1 o 3 A o DN i s o 2 o oO 92u9J9Jo uonounJ G Setting the Meter Operating Time Set the metering time in Meter Operating Time in the C Custom menu p 100 The default setting is 1 10 sec 10 sec Set to 10 seconds 3 sec Set to 3 seconds 3 30 sec Set to 30 seconds Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features five exposure modes along with the picture modes Use the mode dial p 104 to change the exposure mode as fireworks and night scenes Exposure Exposure Change Change p Description Compen Shutter 9 Mode Aperture sation Speed P Shutter speed and aperture are Program automatically set for taking Yes No No 9 pictures at the proper exposure Set shutter speed and use to express moving subjects Take dod d pictures of fast moving subjects Yes Yes No y that look still or subjects that look lively Av Set aperture and use when you Aperture want to adjust the depth of view Yes No Yes Priority Use to blur the background Combine set shutter speed and M Manual aperture to create the picture you No Yes Yes have in mind Use to capture images that B Bulb require slow shutter speeds such No No Yes Using the P Program
139. ully charged appears in the LCD monitor LCD panel and viewfinder p 17 p 20 p 22 bom Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode Flash ON by pressing the 4UP button while the built in flash is popped up If Auto discharge is set appears on the LCD panel Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash Using Manual Discharge Flash ON 5 4o pom Press the 4UP button The built in flash pops up and begins charging Manual discharge mode Flash ON is used regardless of flash mode settings When discharge is fully charged 5 appears in the LCD monitor LCD panel and viewfinder p 17 p 20 p 22 Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode by pressing the 4UP button while the built in flash is popped up when shooting mode is set to mor m A Y S or 2 Press the shutter release button fully The flash discharges and the picture is taken Push the flash down retract suoijeiado oiseg suonejedo oiseg G Using Red eye Reduction Flash Red eye is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye Red eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments This phenomenon cannot be averted but the followin
140. uoneijedo oiseg 8 By using the video cable you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable S amp S N o 2 wm P 9 9 C_ ooo Connect the video cable to the USB Video terminal on the camera Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the TV Turn the TV and camera on If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter optional is recommended p 28 Refer to the operating manual for the TV or AV device to which the camera is connected Processing Images with Filters You can edit shot images using digital filters Processed images are saved under a different name em RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter Additionally set digital filters from the PI Playback menu url e Q tome O E F 2 Q o mu B PENTAX O s gt a 2 o eu Digital Filter B amp W Convert to a black and white image Sepia Add a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color Soft Create a soft image by lightly fading the entire image Change the horizontal and vertical ratio of images Adjust snm height or width up to two times the original size 1 Press the Fn button in Playback mode
141. ush and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration and slide the battery cover toward the lens and then flip open Insert the batteries according to the indicators in the battery chamber N o1 payers Bunjeo f n2 o gt J Press down on the batteries with the battery cover 1 and slide it as shown in the illustration to close memo p 28 peuejs Bunjes ks Batteries p Use the AC adapter optional when using the camera for a prolonged period Check the battery orientation if the camera does not operate properly after replacing the batteries You can use four kinds of batteries with your camera Battery performance differs by type Please choose the type that best suits your purpose The provided CR V3 is a long life battery and is convenient CR V3 when traveling AA Ni MH rechargeable These are rechargeable and are economical batteries AA lithium batteries Recommended in cold climates AA alkaline batteries Recommended only for emergencies such as when your usual batteries run out These are readily available but may not support all the camera functions under certain conditions Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the aai displayed on the LCD panel ma it Battery is full V Ca lit Battery is running low Y i lit Battery is almost empty Y 71
142. utter speed and aperture values in increments of 1 2EV or 1 3EV Set in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom menu p 142 Set the aperture to the A position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring T 2 1 o 3 A m o s o 2 o i gt Exposure Warning You are out of the measuring area if the shutter speed and aperture blink 2186 Use an ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark About the AE L Button The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the AE L button is pressed in M Manual mode Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to A position t Notes on Using Aperture Ring p 179 92u9J9Jos uonounJ G Using the B Bulb Mode This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks 1 Set the mode dial to B te Turn the e dial to adjust the aperture value Set the aperture value so that EV Compensation is performed in increments of 1 2EV or 1 3EV Set in Expsr Setting Steps in the C Custom menu p 142 Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS 205 optional to prevent camera shake when using B bulb mode Connect the cable switch to the cable switch terminal p 15 Bulb shooting is available when usi
143. ve been implemented to various parts of the camera The high resolution LCD monitor features large characters and buttons are easier to use The captured area view angle will differ for Za D S and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film 36x24 mm xis DS CCD 23 5x15 7 mm Angles of view being equal the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1 5 times longer than that of Za 4D S To obtain a focal length framing the same area divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1 5 Example To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera 150 1 5 100 Use a 100 mm lens with the a Ds Inversely multiply the focus distance of the lens used with Za ID S by 1 5 to determine the focus distance for 35 mm cameras Example If 300 mm lens is used with zist DS 300 1 5 450 Focus distance is equivalent to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera Check that all accessories are included e P Hot shoe cover Fk Eyecup Fi ME Viewfinder cap Installed on camera Installed on camera Body mount cover USB cable Video cable Installed on camera I USB17 I VC28 H Software CD ROM Strap Lithium batteries S SW28 CR V3 two Operating Manual PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2 0 t

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