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Pentax K20D Camcorder User Manual

1. 18 G Green button 18 Green mode BB 83 Guide display 22 225 H HDR Digital Filter 196 High ISO Noise Reduction 80 High Speed Flash Sync MOdE e 145 Histogram 26 182 mi ME 154 Hyper manual Mode M 93 Hyper program Mode P 84 Illustration Digital Filter 195 Image Comparison 178 Image Tone 154 INFO button 19 21 23 68 Initial Settings 45 244 Input Focal Length 67 Instant Review 227 Interval Shooting 120 ISO sensitivity 78 J JPEG Quality 42 157 JPEG Recorded Pixels eesess 42 156 L Language Setting 45 LCD Color Tuning 226 LCD panel 29 LENS RRRR 50 249 Lens unlock button 18 51 Live View 114 228 Lock Exposure 110 M M Hyper manual Mode 93 Main switch 18 21 44 Manual Exposure Mode M 93 Manual focus MF 110 Manual White Balance 163 Matte Field 111 Memory essere 236 MENU button Menu Operation 30 Meter Operating Time
2. 100 EV Compensation button 12er rete incen 19 100 Expand Dynamic Range 19 Exposure eene 76 Exposure Bracket 129 Exposure Bracket button 14 19 129 Exposure Bracket button 129 Exposure metering timer 130 Exposure Mode 80 Exposure Warning 88 90 94 Extended Bracket 131 External flash 143 Extract Color Digital Filter 195 F File Format 158 File Name es 231 mil RETE 194 Filter Effect 154 Fireworks enn 96 Fix Focus enm 108 Flash 60 135 Flash White Balance 160 Flash Exposure Compensation 136 5 UP Flash pop up button sse 19 60 Flash X sync Speed Mode Qn 97 Fluorescent Light White Balance 160 Fn button 19 21 75 171 Fn Menu 75 171 Focus Indicator 110 Focus Lock esse 108 Focus Mode 104 Focus mode lever 19 Focus point 107 Focusing eeeeeeee 104 Folder Name 230 Formal suscesecisdt cci uetasndrrUMi 218 Four way controller T RAE Drm 19 21 Front e dial
3. 99 Cloudy White Balance 160 Color Digital Filter 195 Color Space 167 Color Temperature 166 Continuous mode AF C 104 Continuous Shooting 117 Contrast 154 Contrast Control Sync Flash inns 150 Correct exposure 76 Custom Image 154 Custom Setting T3 170 xipueddy i xipueddy C Custom Setting Menu 13 170 246 D Date Adjust 48 Date change 220 Daylight White Balance 160 Daylight Sync Shooting 64 Delete ora m 70 185 Delete All Images 185 w Delete button 21 70 Delete Folder 188 Deleting a Single Image 70 Depth of field 77 Digital Filter 194 Digital Preview 114 Diopter Adjust 52 Direct Printing 207 Display Language 224 Display Style 182 DPOF AUTOPRINT 213 DPOF Settings 204 Drive Mode 15 Dust Alert 252 Dust Removal 252 E Error Message 261 EV Compensation
4. suonounJ Bunoous s When the sensitivity is set to AUTO and exposure mode is set to M Hyper manual mode the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO p 78 The viewfinder indicator blinks when the difference from appropriate exposure is over 3 0 e Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in 2 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 101 Set the aperture to the A position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring EV Bar The EV bar appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder in M Hyper manual mode The appropriate exposure is set when 8 is in the middle of the EV bar If it is towards it is underexposed If it is towards it is overexposed If the value exceeds the range of the EV bar the or blinks EV bar Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark F Or in the EV bar will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel ERI Combining with AE L Press the AE L button p 102 to record the exposure value in Hyper manual If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while exposure is retained Example If the shutter speed is 1 125 sec and aperture is F5 6 and is recorded
5. 99 Metering mode lever 19 98 MF Manual focus 110 Mirror Up 128 255 Mode dial 19 32 Monitor eeseeeeeeesse 22 Multi exposure 103 Multiple Flashes 149 Multi segment 98 N Night Scene Bulb Mode 96 Nine Image Display 175 Noise Reduction 80 PER 0 233 O OK button 19 21 Optical Preview 115 Optional Accessories 256 P P Hyper program Mode 84 gli M 233 PictBridge iicet 207 Pixel Mapping 235 mic QS 156 Playback 25 68 gt Playback button 19 21 68 Playback display 184 gt Playback Menu 170 245 Playback time 38 POWED cccceeceeceecceeceeceeeseeeees 44 Press fully 57 Press halfway 57 Preview ssesss 114 Preview Method 113 Print All Images 212 xipueddy j xipueddy Print Service 204 Print Single Image 210 Printer connection 209 Program Line 82 Program Mode P 84 mies ge
6. cccceeeeceeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeneees 36 Battery Level Indicator eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eere 38 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time Exclusive Battery Fully Charged cccccsecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaaes 38 Using the AC Adapter Optional eeeseeeeeeeeeeeeene 39 Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card 40 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level eseesesesssss 42 Turning the Camera On and Off esee 44 Initial Settori ona endo n orco EL iR eU uterine 45 Setting the Display Language sse 45 Setting the Date and Time eese 48 Attaching the LenS ur essa eo Pee cure eos es cue Padua oO kao Eod Poco Ese DR 50 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 52 Basic Operations Basic Shooting Operation ccccccescceeeeseeeeseeeseeeeeneseeeeeeneseeeees 54 Holding the Gamela PTT ETE 54 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 59 Using a Zoom LenS staan indienne ea 59 Using the Built in Flash assaanasnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 60 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function 65 Turning On the Shake Reduction FUNCtiOn ccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 66 Setting the Shake Reduction Function
7. gt O D gt X 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 36 Using Aperture Ring p 251 for other lenses and D FA FA F A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than A Lens Mount type bo FA F lens nere J FA lens 3 Gr Ka 9 Ud Kal Autofocus Lens only Yes Yes With AF adapter 1 7x Yes Manual focus With the focus indicator 2 Yes Yes Yes With Matte field Yes Yes Yes Poermem e Automatic lens focal length acquirement when using the Shake Reduction Yes Yes No function 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 To use an F FA soft 85 mm f 2 8 lens or FA soft 28 mm f 2 8 lens set 36 Using aperture ring p 75 to Permitted in the C Custom Setting menu Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set but only within manual aperture range 4 When using the built in flash and AF540FGZ AF360FGZ AF 200FG 5 The AF point becomes El Center 6 Only available with Kar2 mount FA lenses xipueddy i xipueddy i Lens names and mount names DA lenses with
8. MENU button is pressed Shutter release button is pressed halfway or fully AF button is pressed 7 Main switch is turned to the position 7 Mode dial is turned 2 1 After slideshow ends the camera switches to normal Playback mode 2 After slideshow ends the camera switches to Capture mode Set the display time for slideshow in the P Playback menu Alternatively start the slideshow from the P gt Playback menu p 181 Set image display interval for slideshow to 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec or 30 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval sec The default setting is 3 sec Set whether or not to play back repeatedly The default setting is Off 1 Select Slideshow in the gt Playback menu Pia backdieniiy Instant Review Live View Digital Preview Slideshow MENU Exit Start ePlayback AIC Press the four way controller gt Press the four way controller gt and use the four way controller A v to select the image display Repeat Playback 5sec 10sec interval ice Slideshow Press the OK button MENU Cancel Use the four way controller V to select Repeat Playback Use the four way controller lt gt to select amp On ora Off Press the MENU button The camera returns to the P gt Playback menu Press the OK button to start slideshow suo oun yoeqhe d i suo oun yoeqhe d A Changing Playback Displ
9. Flash compensation MF Manual focus Shake Reduction display EV bar RAW RAW Autofocus System Viewfinder xipueddy i gt o i D gt gt x LCD Panel Display Preview Function Continuous shooting Hi Lo Burst Shooting Self timer Remote Control Mirror Custom Image Exposure Bracket Extended Bracket Multi exposure Exposure Meter Exposure Range EV Compensation AE Lock is lit Built in flash ready is blinking Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used Auto discharge Redeye reduction SLOW Slow speed sync L1 Single frame shooting 2 Continuous shooting Self timer i Remote control shooting __ Battery exhaustion warning Auto bracket exposure EV steps can be set to 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV amp t Flash exposure compensation Confirm sensitivity Shutter speed Aperture value White Balance Remaining capacity 24 EV compensation PC mass storage Pb PictBridge appears when the USB cable is connected EV bar GEN GA Live View TTL method using the image sensor Zoom Display and Show Grid are usable Optical Preview Depth of field confirmation electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes Digital Preview Composition exposure focus and white balance confirmation Up to approx 3 fps JPEG up to 38 frames Hi until SD Memory Card is full Lo RAW up to 14 frames PEF up to 16 frames DNG Approx 21 f
10. Italiano Magyar date and time Once setting is done these Nederlands T rkce will not need to be set again when turning MENU Cancel kK OK your camera on i Date Adjust mE If the Date Adjust screen appears set the date and time by following the procedure in a Setting the Date and Time p 48 Date Style MENDA Date 01 01 2008 payeyg Bumoo Time 00 00 MENU Cancel Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Russian Korean Chinese traditional simplified and Japanese 1 Use the four way controller Language aa A V lt P to select the desired English Dansk Pycckui language Francais Svenska st 0 Deutsch Suomi PME The default setting is English Espa ol Polski h 3e f f Portugu s e tina A Italiano Magyar Nederlands T rk e MENU Cancel pejiejs buiyey u Ss NO QA A 9 10 an Press the OK button Initial Setting The Initial Setting screen for the selected language appears Language z aa English Press the four way controller V twice and proceed to Step 9 if Hometown does not have to be adjusted Text Size MENU Cancel 4 New York Press the four way controller V The cursor moves to ft Press the four way co
11. suo oun 4 yoeqhe d A How to Operate the Menus During Playback Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears gt Playback Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the gt Playback menu Sets whether to display the Bright Dark area warning Playback display in Playback mode and also sets the initial magnification when enlarging images TEE E Sets how long to display Instant Review and whether 227 to display Bright Dark area warning and histogram P Uve View Sets whether to display the grid and AF frame during p 114 Live View p 228 Sets whether to display Bright Dark area warning p 115 piel and histogram during Digital Preview p 229 Slideshow Plays back recorded images one after another p 181 C Custom Setting Menu Setting Items Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Function Menu The default setting does not change Custom Function The C Custom Setting menu settings are activated when Setting the first item is On Setting Sets to change Custom Function EN 32 Saving Sets whether to save rotation information when rotation info shooting 33 Auto Image Sets to automatically rotate images when playing Rotation back Reset Custom Resets all the settings in the Custom Function menu 239 Function to the defaults P Playback Fn Menu Setting Items Press the Fn butt
12. 189 O n Protect button 21 189 P TTL Flash 148 P TTL Auto Flash 144 Q Quality Level 42 157 R RAW 158 RAW button 19 158 159 RAW Display 197 RAW file format 158 SAVE oeenn 158 Rear e dial 19 Rec Mode Menu 72 244 Recordable image no 38 Recorded Pixels 42 156 Red eye reduction 64 148 Remote Control 125 Reset oossessonessiei umen HE 237 244 ROLE ane ae ne el E ELE 172 S Saturation esee 154 SD Memory Card 40 Select battery 234 Select amp Delete 186 Select amp Edit 198 Self timer 122 Sensitivity ssussss 78 Sensitivity Priority Mode ll n 85 Sensor Cleaning 252 Sepia Digital Filter 195 N Set up Menu 216 245 Shade White Balance 160 Shake Reduction 65 Shake Reduction switch 19 65 Sharpness 154 Shutter amp Aperture Priority Mode TAV M 91 Shutter Priority Mode TV 87 Shutter release button ERES 18 21 57 Shutter Speed 76 Single mode AFS
13. Auto Bracketing order 0 gt gt gt 0 gt gt 0 gt 0 gt gt 1 Set the number of frames suonounJ Bunoous Turn the front e dial while pressing the 9 button Select OFF no frames 3 or 5 130 suonounJ Bunoous N 2 Set the step interval Turn the rear e dial while pressing the peeks amounts in 2 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting menu So Ta an amp button The available p 73 are as follows Bracketing amount Step interval Press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator 4B 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 number of frames is set to 3 e When the focus mode is set to AF S Single mode the focus is locked in the first frame position and used for subsequent continuous frames When you release your finger from the shutter release button during Auto Bracket the Auto Bracket exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as the exposure metering timer default setting is 20 seconds p 99 and you can take a picture at the next compensation value In this case auto focusing works for each frame After about twice as much time as the exposure metering timer default setting is 20 seconds the camera returns to setti
14. Provides high speed continuous shooting up to a maximum of approximately 21 frames per second Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera with a magnification of approximately 0 95 and field of view of approximately 95 for easier manual focusing Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points on the viewfinder illuminate red Features a large 2 inch monitor with approximately 230 000 dots a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting function for high precision viewing performance Features a live view function for shooting while viewing the subject in real time on the monitor A user friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera The large text high contrast monitor and easy to use menus make the camera easier to operate Dials buttons body joints and retractable parts of the camera are splash and dust resistant The CMOS sensor features a special SP coating against dust deposit The Dust Removal function also shakes the CMOS for removing collected dust Supports the optional Battery Grip D BG2 with vertical shutter release button If a battery D LI50 is inserted in both the camera and grip the battery with more power is prioritized This enables you to get the best camera performance for an extended period A menu item also allows you to prioritize a battery and use its full power before switching to the other battery Features Custom Image with options
15. Seven levels and 225 patterns are P B available on the G M and B A axes 9 esp MZ MENU Cancel 9 0 OK OK Adjusts the tone of the colors between green GM compensation and magenta Adjusts the tone of the colors between blue BA compensation and amber Press the Green button to reset the GM compensation and BA compensation Press the OK button The camera returns to the White Balance screen Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures With Manual White Balance the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera p 160 This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings 1 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears 2 Press the four way controller lt 4 The White Balance screen appears J Use the four way controller V White Balance to select amp Manual se Manual Check 0k OK 4 Press the four way controller gt The White Balance fine tune screen appears J Under the light to adjust the white balance fully display a white sheet of paper in the viewfinder or select a white area as the subject sBunjes Bunoous sBunjes Bunoous N S eS Il
16. Use an ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark About the Green Button The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the Green button is pressed in TAv Shutter amp Aperture Priority mode You can choose from the following three adjustment methods in 26 Green button in TAv amp M in the C Custom Setting menu l The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted 1 Program Line i automatically The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is Tv Shift adjusted automatically The shutter speed is locked and the aperture is Av Shift adjusted automatically Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to the A position t Notes on 36 Using Aperture Ring p 251 Using M Hyper manual Mode This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally underexposed darker or over exposed brighter photographs t Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 76 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Press the Green button Automatically switches shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure Turn the front or rear e dial to change the exposure to your liking and take a picture Adjust the shutter speed with the front e dial and aperture with the rear e dial suonounJ Bunoous
17. aw s 0 0 0K OK Le When the mode dial is set to Bill 4 and 43 can be selected when set to Tv TAv M or B you can select 4 40 4 and 5 and when set to X SLOW SLOW SLOW you can select 5 4 and 4 For any other mode 5 to oF gt 3 and W4 can be selected When the mode dial is set to USER the available flash modes vary depending on the settings that have been saved J Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose a flash mode When not in amp Green mode turn the rear e dial to perform Flash exposure compensation p 136 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Using Built in Flash Press the GUP button The built in flash pops up and begins charging When the flash is fully charged 4 appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder p 27 p 29 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator 4B appears in the viewfinder when focused J Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken lS e When the mode dial is at Bl the flash is not discharged when the lighting conditions do not require flash for correction even if the flash is popped up The Flash On is used when the flash is popped up if the mode dial is at a setting other than E 4 Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash suoijeiadoC oiseg suoijeiadoC oiseg i Using Red eye Reductio
18. 104 Slideshow 179 181 Slim Digital Filter 196 Slow Shutter Speed NR 80 Slow speed sync 60 139 Soft Digital Filter 195 Spot Metering 99 ROD seereis 167 FAG a aE aa i 34 Superimpose AF Area 28 107 Sv Sensitivity Priority Mode qq 85 T TAv Shutter amp Aperture Priority leo M E 91 Text Size eesses 225 TONING siseses saai 154 Trailing curtain sync TER 60 140 148 Tungsten Light White Balance 160 IY e 191 Tv Shutter Priority mode 87 U USB cable 207 USB Connection 208 USER Mode 133 Using aperture ring 251 V Video cable 191 Video Output Format 233 Viewfinder 27 52 Vignetting 2 4 W White Balance 160 Wireless Mode Flash 145 World Time 221 X X Flash X sync Speed dejo ERE cm 97 X sync socket 151 Z Zoom Display 173 Zoom Lens 59 xipueddy i xipueddy R WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmans
19. 3k Auto The White Balance screen appears Q Check 0k OK J Press the four way controller A V and set Set the main switch to to display Digital Preview with the set White Balance Fine tuning White Balance is easier with Digital Preview Press the Fn button to save the background Digital Preview image 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance Le Refer to p 163 for manual adjustment method Preview is Digital Preview regardless of the 30 Preview Method setting in the C Custom Setting menu The camera automatically performs fine tuning even when the light source is specified The color temperature of the light source is fixed when 12 WB Adjustable Range in the C Custom Setting menu is set to Fixed Because the light source changes when the flash discharges you can set the white balance for when the built in flash discharges Select AWB Unchanged or Flash in 11 WB when using flash in the C Custom Setting menu sBunjes Bunoous sBunjes Bunoous A Fine Tuning the White Balance The 20D allows you to fine tune the White Balance setting 2 Perform desired settings in Steps 1 to 3 of Setting the White Balance Press the four way controller gt The White Balance fine tune screen appears Use the four way controller A V lt P to fine tune White Balance
20. gt 0 gt 0 gt gt 1 Select Extended Bracket in the Extended Bracket 1 Extended Bracket CI Rec Mode menu and press the four way controller gt Bracketing amount o gt oO e ES e TI c O em oO o The Extended Bracket screen appears 2 Press the four way controller gt We White Balance ly Saturation Hue Contrast Sl Sharpness MENU Cancel So Use the four way controller A V to choose an item T Press the OK button suonounJ Bunoous N a O So at 8 Press the four way controller V to select Bracketing amount and press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller A V to select the bracketing amount For White Balance select from BA 1 BA 2 BA 3 GM 1 GMz2 and GM 3 The default setting is BA 1 For Saturation Hue Contrast and Sharpness select from 1 2 3 and 4 The default setting is 1 Press the OK button twice Press the MENU button The camera returns to the Capture mode Take the picture Three frames are saved You can use Extended Bracket in combination with Exposure Bracket p 129 Extended Bracket and Multi exposure cannot be used together The mode set last is used e Extended Bracket is disabled when File Format is set to RAW or RAW e f Extended Bracket is set when File Format is set to RAW or RAW the file format changes to JPE
21. oO o Le The beep can be turned off p 219 Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function p 102 To ignore the light entering the viewfinder set the exposure mode to M Hyper manual p 93 Removing the Eyecup FP Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap e Select a setting other than or X in the Drive Mode options screen to cancel self timer shooting The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode in Memory of 48 Rec Mode menu p 236 is set to o Off The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when or amp is set Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold Separately The shutter can be released from a distance by using the optional remote control unit You can select from amp remote control s 3 sec delayed release or ia remote continuous shooting for remote control shooting The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed When the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed the shutter is released after about 3 seconds Continuous shooting starts when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit again to exit continuous shooting 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod o gt oO Oo ES 2 e Tl c 2
22. 125 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera SNAKE uou Ec Dt EMILE EE 128 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting Auto Bracket 129 Storing User Settings 133 How to Operate the Shooting Menus Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears 6 Rec Mode Menu Setting Items Perform settings related to capturing in the IC Rec Mode menu Sets the Exposure mode Expose MOG Appears only when the mode dial is set to USER polen JPEG Recorded Sets the recording size of images for JPEG i p 156 Pixels shooting suonounJ Bunoous p Interval Shooting Sets interval shooting p 120 Color Space Sets the color space to use p 167 RAW button Sets the RAW button function p 159 Sets the settings to save when the power is Sets the Focal Length when using a lens for Input Focal Length which focal length information cannot be acquired C Custom Setting Menu Setting Items Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Setting Menu The default setting does not change custom function The C Custom Setting menu settings are activated when Setting the first item is On Sets whether to increase the upper sensitivity 4 Expand sensitivity limit to ISO 6400 p gt veter Operating Sets the exposure metering time Time 6 AE L with AF Sets whether to lock expos
23. A confirmation screen appears when there are protected images Press the four way controller A V to select Delete All or Leave All and press the OK button Protecting Images from Deletion Protect You can protect images from being accidentally deleted Me 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 2 Press the O n button The Protect screen appears J Use the four way controller A V to select Protect Uinjpirojterct om JAIR Mages 4 Press the OK button The selected image is protected suomnoun J y2eq ejd Y e Select Unprotect in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting e The eI icon is displayed when playing back protected images p 25 p 26 suo oun yoeqhe d i Protecting All Images 1 Press the P button 2 Press the O n button twice The Protect all images screen appears J Press the four way controller A V to select Protect and press the OK button Protect all images All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected ____Protect__ Unprotect MENU 5 OK OK os Select Unprotect in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the provided video cable l VC28 you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as
24. All camera exposure modes are available when using DA D FA FA Jor other lenses with an Aperture A Auto position Some functions are restricted when lenses are not set to the Aperture A position Also see Notes on 36 Using Aperture Ring p 251 Other lenses and accessories will not be available with factory default settings To allow shutter release with lenses or accessories not listed above set 36 Using aperture ring in the C Custom Settings menu p 75 Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement Check that the camera is turned off 2 Remove the body mount cover and lens mount cover 2 Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens mount from damage after removal J Align the red dots on the camera and the lens and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks After attaching turn the lens counterclockwise to check that the lens is locked in place ae Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward To detach the lens hold down the lens unlock button 3 and turn the lens counterclockwise The body mount cover 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
25. Cleaning the CMOS Sensor Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor The Dust Removal function shakes the CMOS sensor to remove dust that has collected 1 Select Dust Removal in the waa 1 Dust Removal X Set up menu and press the Dust Removal four way controller gt Start up action Start 2 Press the OK button The Dust Removal function is activated by shaking the CMOS sensor Select Start up action and use the four way controller gt to select iW On to turn Dust Removal on every time the camera is turned on Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor Dust Alert Dust Alert is a function that detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust You can save the detected image and display it when performing sensor cleaning p 254 Be sure to have a lens attached when using the Dust Alert function 1 Select Dust Alert in the X Set up menu Auto Power Off 1min Folder Name Date File Name IMGP Select battery Pixel Mapping Dust Alert gt MENU Cancel 3 4 2 Press the four way controller gt J Point the lens at a white wall or other uniform surface and press the shutter release button fully After image processing is performed the D
26. Diopter adjustment lever Built in Flash LCD panel Viewfinder Self timer lamp Remote control Cable switch terminal een Card cover USB Video terminal unlock lever DC input terminal Card access lamp Terminal cover Battery cover Tripod socket unlock lever Battery grip connector Battery cover terminal cover Ww D h O o c o ae lt oO c OQ e 3 D e eiawesy INO Buisf 940Jog A Capture Mode Functions of buttons dials and levers used during shooting are noted The factory default settings are explained here Depending on the button or dial these settings can be changed in the C Custom Settings menu p 73 2 Q 3 4 D 23 9 Q2 4D 42 43 47 45 D Green button 3 Main switch Sets the Exposure mode to Move to turn the power on off Automatic Exposure p 85 p 44 or to preview p 114 p 92 p 95 and resets the Hi settings p 101 p 136 4 Front e dial Sets shutter speed and EV 2 Shutter release button compensation values Press to capture images S Lens unlock button p 57 Press to detach lens p 51 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode AF C AF S p 104 and manual focus mode MF p 110 RAW button Saves JPEG and RAW file by default p 158 p 159 SUP button Press to pop up the built in flash p 60 Mode dial Changes the Exposure mode p 32 Metering mode lever Cha
27. High ISO Noise Reduction in the C Custom Setting menu e Slow Shutter Speed NR Auto The camera determines the conditions such as the shutter speed sensitivity and internal temperature and automatically reduces noise as necessary On Reduces noise only when shooting at slow shutter speeds under 0 3 seconds e High ISO Noise Reduction Select the level of noise reduction from Off Weakest Weak or Strong when shooting with a high sensitivity setting Changing the Exposure Mode This camera features the following nine exposure modes Use the mode dial p 32 to change the exposure mode The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows Change EPO LE Description zu C a e e ee Sen Page Mode pensation Speed Aperture sitivity Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper No No No Yes p 83 exposure according to l Program line when taking pictures Exposure Mode Sv Sensitivity Priority Tv Shutter Priority Av Aperture Priority TAv Shutter amp Aperture Priority B Bulb Description Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures You can use the front and rear e dials to easily switch between shutter priority and aperture priority Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the set sensitivity Lets you set the desired s
28. In Out Port Video Output Format PictBridge Dimensions and Weight Accessories Languages 269 P o i D gt x P TTL built in flash with serial control GN approx 13 ISO 100 m Angles of coverage 18 mm lens angle of view Flash synchronization speed range at 1 180 sec and slower Daylight sync flash Slow speed sync flash ISO range P TTL 100 to 6400 Hot shoe with X contact which couples with PENTAX dedicated auto flashes ISO range P TTL 100 to 1600 Automatic flash Red eye reduction flash function High speed sync wireless sync with PENTAX dedicated flash 36 functions can be set World Time settings for 75 cities 28 time zones SP coating and CMOS sensor operations for dust removal Can be set to operate when the camera is turned on Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI50 AC adapter D AC50 optional Number of recordable images approx 740 images without flash approx 530 images 50 flash usage playback time approx 330 minutes 1 The number of recordable images without flash and playback time are based on PENTAX measuring conditions Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on usage conditions 2 The number of recordable images 50 flash usage is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on usage conditions Battery exhaustion symbol 1 i
29. Keep wires hairpins and other metal objects away from the and contacts of the battery When storing a battery removed from the camera be sure to attach the included protective cap to avoid shorting Do not disassemble the battery Disassembling the battery can cause explosion or leakage If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery case Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or leave the battery in a place with high temperatures Doing so may cause the battery to become hot catch fire or explode Be sure to charge the battery with the specified battery charger Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance Avoid storing in high temperatures If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time the battery will over discharge and shorten the battery s usage span Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE Only use the battery charger D BC50 supplied with the camera Do not use the product at a volt
30. RAWSPEG m Press the four way controller 4 The DPOF screen appears J Press the Fn button The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears DPOF setting for all images a 4 00 gt MENU 5 OK OK 4 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date w or not 0 Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of Printing Single Images p 205 for details of how to make the settings 5 Press the OK button The DPOF settings for all images are saved and the camera returns to single image playback mode The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct Meno Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images eJoule au woy Hulud e Printing Using PictBridge This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC direct printing Connect the 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 USB Connection on camera to PictBridge p 208 Y Connect the camera to the printer p 209 Y Set the printing options Print single images p 210 Print
31. Sets exposure metering timer to 3 seconds Sets exposure metering timer to 30 seconds suonounJ Bunoous suonounJ Bunoous M Adjusting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately overexpose brighten or under expose darken your picture Select 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV in 2 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 101 You can adjust the EV Compensation from 3 to 3 EV in increments of 1 2 EV or 2 to 2 EV in increments of 1 3 EV 1 Set the compensation with the front e dial while the 24 button Is pressed is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel during compensation Press the 24 button to confirm the compensation value 4t is displayed when the flash exposure compensation p 136 is set Me EV compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to Bill Green or B Bulb mode Lem The EV compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by ind setting any other exposure mode The EV compensation value is reset to 0 when the Green button is pressed while holding down the 24 button EV Compensation for M Hyper manual and X Flash X sync speed For example if the EV compensation value is set to 1 5 for M and X an underexposure of 1 5EV is displayed on the EV bar If you set the exposure value so that the B is displayed at the center of the EV bar the image will be captured with the compensated value Changing the Exposu
32. V to select Number of Shots Set the number of shots to be taken Press the four way controller f and use the four way controller A V to select the number of shots to be taken You can select between 1 and 99 shots Use the four way controller V to select Start Trigger Set the time when the first picture is taken Press the four way controller gt and use the four way controller lt gt to select Now or Set Time Now Shooting starts immediately Shooting starts at the set time Use the four way controller V to select Start Time use the four way controller lt gt to select the time and press the four way controller A V to set the start time Set Time ee Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures Press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully When Start Trigger is set to Now the first picture is taken When set to Set Time shooting starts at the set time For shooting multiple pictures pictures are taken at the interval set in Step 4 After the set number of pictures is taken the camera returns to normal Capture mode The camera cannot be operated during interval shooting To cancel interval shooting press any button on the back of the camera or press the shutter release button and the MENU button to display the e
33. ccceccsceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 67 Playing Back Still Pictures seus 68 Playing BaclJImag6eS soot owe ee owe thea dus M evalseses beatus e gu eui uude 68 Deleting INVA CS n 70 Deleting a Single Image eese 70 Shooting Functions 71 How to Operate the Shooting Menus 72 a Rec Mode Menu Setting Items 2 0 0 0 cc cccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 72 C Custom Setting Menu Setting Items ssssssss 73 Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items esee 75 DEMING the EXDOSULEOG ciui eade a a c a ve ee nas 76 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed sesesseeesess 76 Seting the Sensitivity 5 5 2 290 nines nition E 78 Changing the Exposure Mode seeseseeeeeeene 80 Selecting the Metering Method ccccceceecseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaaes 98 Adjusting the Exposure eeeeeeeeeeneeen nennen 100 Shooting in Multi exposure Mode ccccecseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeas 103 FOCUS ING esp E a 104 USING the AULOTOCUS incus sacs a a Do ocio a exons 104 Selecting the Focusing Area AF Point cccccecceseeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaees 107 Fixin the FOCUS FOCUS EOCK zone eeksena aa 108 Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus 110 Using the AF Button a ccn cette rion vide
34. 10000K G2 A1 AdobeRGB RAW E NY 400mm oot0 0 0 O0 02 02 2008 10 39AM Ca Exposure mode p 32 USER mode p 133 AE metering p 98 Flash mode p 61 Drive mode p 75 Exposure bracket p 129 Multi exposure p 103 Extended bracket p 131 Focus mode p 104 AF point position p 107 Lens focal length p 65 Shutter speed p 76 Aperture p 77 EV compensation p 100 Flash exposure compensation p 136 Sensitivity p 78 30 31 32 ISO correction in AUTO p 78 White balance p 160 GM compensation p 162 BA compensation p 162 Color Space File format p 158 JPEG recorded pixels p 156 JPEG quality p 157 Shake Reduction p 65 Image Tone p 154 Saturation Filter Effect p 154 Hue Toning p 154 Contrast p 154 Sharpness Fine Sharpness p 154 World Time p 221 Date and time p 220 Battery power p 38 UJ D h O D c D Ce lt o Oo 3 D fo W D h O o c o j ae lt oO c O e j D e e Detailed information display p 2 A RAW RAW P INEN AF Enable AF SAV 4 5 Battery usage condition p 234 Camera battery power p 38 p 234 Grip battery power p 38 p 234 Button guide e dial guide ah WN w N Playback Mode Every time you press the INFO button during playback the camera switches screen displays in the following order Standard display Histogram display Detailed inf
35. AC adaptor D AC50 optional p 39 The maximum folder number 999 and file Image folder cannot be number 9999 are being used and no more created images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card p 218 The image could not be saved because of an SD The image is not stored Memory Card error The DPOF settings or rotated image could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full Delete unwanted images and perform DPOF settings or rotation again p 70 The camera was unable to measure the manual NG white balance or detect dust on the sensor Try the operation again p 163 p 252 Settings not stored Rotation information cannot New rotation information cannot be saved to an be saved to this image image without rotation information No more images can be You cannot select 100 or more images to delete selected or edit at a time p 186 p 198 This RAW file cannot be RAW files captured with other cameras cannot developed be edited on this camera This image cannot 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 then print p 204 There is an error with the printer and the file Printer error cannot be printed Fix all the errors and try printing again No paper in the printer Printer has run out of paper Put paper in the printer and print The camera received notification that the printer Printer se
36. Default Setting a ie 13 AF Button Function Enable AF Yes On 14 AF by Press Halfway oO 9 Ol y O N o Q N NI QC e e 16 AF in remote control 17 Slow Shutter Speed NR l e e e S S 15 Superimpose AF Area S S S S 19 Color temp steps Kelvin Yes 20 e dial in Program es 21 e dial in Sv mode 22 e dial in TV mode 23 edalin Av mode Front Rear Av Yes Ba edalin TV aM Front Tv Rear wv ves 25 edainBaX Fon Rear Ye 28 Release when Charging p 137 29 Flash in Wireless Mode p 146 36 Using aperture ring Prohibited p 251 Reset Custom Function 4 Pe p 239 1 The saved adjustment value is reset only for Reset in the 35 AF Adjustment menu 2 The C Custom Setting menu settings are reset Y Y 18 High ISO Noise Reduction Y Y Y Y Y Y Olo ovo O O Oo O xipueddy Fn Menu Default Setting ae O Single frame shooting Flash Mode 4 Flash On White Balance AWB Auto Y Y ISO Sensitivity nee 00 40 Y Y N Y Drive Mode Yes p 160 Digital Filter B amp W Recorded Pixels 14 6 M RAW Display Quality Level xxx Y Sensitivity 0 Image Comparison Fe p 178 1 Automatically discharged in Green Mode 2 Bright when Language az is set to a language other than Japanese 3 The filter color and frequency settings can be saved or reset p 197 Dos E Dus es es es es p 154 O es S es 18
37. EV compensation values or difference between the appropriate and current exposure values when Exposure mode is set to M OJ D h o D c o 2 e lt o c o t 3 D t OJ D h o D c o 2 e lt o c o t 3 D t 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 om File format p 158 Displays the image save format in RAW RAW format Not displayed in JPEG format EV compensation p 100 Appears when EV compensation is available or in use Flash exposure compensation p 136 Appears when Flash exposure compensation is in use Sensitivity display Appears when sensitivity is displayed AE lock indicator p 102 Appears during AE lock Number of recordable images EV compensation Confirm sensitivity Show the number of recordable images with current file format p 158 JPEG recorded pixels p 156 and JPEG quality p 157 EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted p 100 ISO sensitivity appears if Sensitivity Priority Mode Shutter amp Aperture Priority Mode is set Shake Reduction p 65 Appears during Shake Reduction The AF point in use for autofocus is superimposed in red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway p 107 e When 13 AF Button Function is set to Cancel AF in the C Custom Setting menu press the AF button to display MF in the viewfinder When set to a mode other than Sensitivity Priority Mode Shutter amp Aperture P
38. File Format RAW file format Extended Bracket Multi exposure MENU Cancel Setting the RAW Button Function You can set the function when the RAW button p 19 is pressed The following settings are available Cancel each time w Onyo Off File Format File format selected when the RAW button is pressed 1 Select RAW Button in the Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller ice J RAW button gt Cancel each time 4 O gt JPEG RAW RAW RAW RAW RAW J Use the four way controller 4 to select amp On oro Off for Cancel each time When set to amp On the recording format each time a picture is taken returns to the File Format setting in the IC Rec Mode menu The default setting is amp On sBunjes Bunoous 4 Use the four way controller A V to choose a file format The left side is the File Format setting in the RB Rec Mode menu and the right side is the file format when the RAW button is pressed J Press the four way controller gt and use the four way controller A V to select the file format when the RAW button is pressed 6 Press the OK button Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode Setting the White Balance White balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white Set the white balance if you are not satisfi
39. Format and Power Settings 233 Selecting the Video Output Format ccccccccsseeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeanes 233 Setting AUTO Power Off vestre det nie nM inniinn iiin annie aa eea 233 SEISCING a Battel rsss aran e n E 234 Using Piel Mapping csset eve eut cbutae gu sun cevsE n 235 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera 236 Resetting to Default Settings 237 Resetting Rec Mode Playback Set up Menwu 238 Resetting the Custom Function Menu 239 Resetting Other Settings iecore tario xxn cux nen S bu COMER EE nennen 240 Resetting Saved USER Settings eeeeeeeseeeeesse 240 Resetting the File Name o oer HERE b et oae 241 Resetting the Saved AF Adjustment Value sussss 241 Appendix 243 Default Settiligs uoo oed on e cuoi avr pe doe Ve Lb o vc Eo Eoi us 244 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 249 Notes on 36 Using Aperture Ring 251 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor eeeeeeee eren 252 Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor sussss 252 Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor Dust Alert 252 Removing Dust with a Blower ssseee 254 Optional Accessories os co po RREXEPRORER RES RICE REDDE N eEURFEIAS CPEE SK E Es 256 Error Messages iride one eel 26
40. Mem Press the shutter release button fully Slide the focus mode lever to MF when the shutter cannot be released The screen to select the measuring range is displayed Use the rear e dial to select the entire screen or spot area for the measuring range When a spot area is selected use the four way controller A V lt P to move the frame to the area you want to measure Press the OK button The White Balance fine tuning screen appears when measuring is completed Tune using steps in Fine Tuning the White Balance if fine tuning is necessary p 162 Press the OK button The camera returns to the White Balance screen Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance e No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance Press the Fn button to save the background image as a JPEG image The image save confirmation screen appears Select Save as and press the OK button NG appears when measuring is unsuccessful Press the OK button while displayed to return to the White Balance fine tune screen for remeasuring e If the picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed white balance may not be adjusted In this case adjust appropriate exposure and adjust the white balance Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature Use figures to set the color temperature j P
41. a lens other than a DA D FA FAJ FA F or A lens or when lens aperture ring is set at other than A Can only be used if permission is set in 36 Using aperture ring p 75 in the C Custom Setting menu Linking AF Point and AE During Multi Segment Metering In 7 Link AF Point and AE p 73 of the C Custom Setting menu you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi segment metering The default setting is Off Exposure is set separately from AF point Exposure is set in accordance with AF 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 p UNS to the camera The illustration shows that i eee ae LEENA sensitivity increases as the pattern height EIRIN increases center This mode does not automatically compensate for backlit scenes KR SA AA Sss 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 illustration You can use this in combination with the AE lock p 102 when the subject is extremely small and proper exposure is difficult to obtain Setting the Meter Operating Time Sets the exposure metering time in 5 Meter Operating Time p 73 in the C Custom Setting menu The default setting is 10 sec Sets exposure metering timer to 10 seconds
42. a protected image or when 33 Auto Image Rotation in the C Custom Setting menu is set to Off Enlarging Playback Images Images can be magnified up to 32 times in playback mode 1 Press the gt button and use the four way controller lt gt to select an image 1 2000 E1576 suomnoun J yoeqhe d y 174 U t lt o Q O E Tl c o e O o 2 Me Turn the rear e dial to the right toward Q Image enlarges at each calibration 1 2 times to 32 times Operations available during Enlarged view Four way controller Moves area to enlarge AV lt P Rear e dial toward right Enlarges image up to 32 times Green button Rear e dial toward left Reduces image up to 1 2 times button OK button Returns to the original size INFO button Switches information display On Off Front e dial Retains magnification and magnification area and shows previous next image Fn button Retains magnification and magnification area and shows image comparison p 178 The default setting for the first click minimum magnification on the rear e dial toward right is 1 2 times You can change this in Playback display in gt Playback menu p 184 You can enlarge the image by following the same procedure during Instant Review p 57 Live View p 114 or Digital Preview p 115 However the magnifications available for Live View are 4 0 times and 8 0 times
43. choose the Image Tone 4 Use the four way controller A V to choose the item you want to change Saturation Hue Contrast Sharpness When Image Tone is set to Monochrome you can change the settings for Filter Effect Toning Contrast and Sharpness j Use the four way controller 4 to change the setting sBunjes Bunoous The background image changes according to the setting You can visually check the saturation and hue with the radar chart For Sharpness turn the rear e dial toward Q to change the setting to Fine Sharpness The image outlines are even thinner and sharper with Fine Sharpness making it suited for capturing fine subjects such as hair 6 Press the OK button The camera returns to the Capture mode en You can save the background image with the current settings as a JPEG image Press the Fn button to display the image save confirmation screen and then select Save as and press the OK button o gt oO Oo c gt e o D eu gt Q o Setting the File Format Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels You can select the number of recorded pixels from 1464 10m 6m and 2m The more pixels there are the larger the picture and the bigger the file size The file size will also differ according to the JPEG Quality setting The default setting is 1464 4672x3104 ww 4mGoi WemIMPEe me 3872x2500 orr Tew 399x00 NM IMp
44. continuous shooting when the focus mode is set to AF C Continuous mode he shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the built in flash You can set the camera to enable shutter release before the built in flash is ready in the C Custom Setting menu p 137 You can also use the remote control for continuous shooting p 125 e Select a setting other than i in the Drive Mode options screen to cancel continuous shooting The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode in Memory of the 48 Rec Mode menu p 236 is set to Off Burst Shooting You can take pictures continuously at approximately 21 frames per second In this mode images are saved with JPEG Quality set to 1 6m 1536x1024 regardless of the save format setting p 156 The JPEG Quality set in the C Rec Mode menu is used 1 2 a Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears Press the four way controller 4 and use the four way controller lt gt to select Drive Mode Burst Shooting OKOK Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures continuously Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator 4B appears in the viewfinder when focused Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed until the camera buffer memory is full J
45. controller 4 gt to select an image 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears 72 v ET RAW PEG m IPSE rn BEX f Ss Press the four way controller A The DPOF screen appears If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of prints and date setting amp On or 3 Off will be displayed 45100 00469 eJoule y woy Hulud e 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 lt gt to choose whether to insert the date amp or not 0 iw The date will be printed 1 The date will not be printed You can select the next or previous image by turning the front e dial Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to set multiple images up to 999 6 Press the OK button The edited DPOF settings for all images are saved and the camera returns to single image playback mode 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 ls To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 4 and press the OK button Press the MENU button while setting to cancel editing of all images Settings for All Images 1 Press the Fn button in Playback mode The Fn menu appears eJoule y woz DunulJd LK
46. date will be printed 1 The date will not be printed Press the OK button ae Brint according The print settings confirmation screen 4 to settings Papal ize Setting SRM Paper T aa DU Proceed to Step 12 to print the images m using the default setting rode setting To change the print settings go to Step 7 mange Setting D E OK Print 10 Il 12 Ij Press the Fn button PictBridge The screen for changing print settings Paper Size C3 Setting Paper Type Setting appears PP Quality 3 Setting Border Status 3 Setting MENU D Select Paper Size and press the four way controller gt The Paper Size screen appears Use the four way controller PaperSize 0 A V 4 tochoose the paper size a Setting 2L You can only choose a size that is a supported by your printer 100x150 Letter When amp Setting is selected images Postcard 11x17 l 4 x6 A3 are printed according to the printer MENU Cancel GROK settings Press the OK button 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 6 Setting is selected for these print settings images are printed according to the printer settings Paper Type with more s supports higher quality paper Quality with more s indicates higher print quality Press the MENU button The camer
47. discharge the built in flash Wireless Shooting e Using a Combination of the Built in Flash and an External Flash Unit 1 Remove the external flash unit for which the channel was set on the camera and place at the desired location 2 Set the flash mode of the camera to 4 and pop up the built in flash 3 Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take the picture e Using a Combination of External Flash Units 1 Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the camera to MASTER or CONTROL MASTER Discharges both the flash directly connected to the camera and the flash connected to another flash unit The flash directly connected to the camera is discharged as a CONTROL l test flash only and does not discharge as main flash 2 Onthe flash connected to another flash unit set the wireless flash mode to SLAVE and set the channel to the same channel as the camera Then place at the desired location 3 Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take the picture tes Shake Reduction is not available in Wireless mode use 4 oy Buisf use 4 oy Husn N Wireless Flash Control P TTL Flash Mode When using external flash units AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ for wireless shooting the following information is exchanged between the flash units before the flash is discharged Press the shutter release button fully 1 2 3 The flash unit directly connected to the
48. i A Display Time 4 1sec A V to select from 1 sec 3 Histogram e sec 5 sec or Off Bright Dark area Press the OK button MENU Cancel sBulyjas eJouie 2 sBulyjas eJouie 2 So a A Use the four way controller V to select Histogram Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select amp On oro Off for Histogram Use the four way controller V to select Bright Dark area Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select amp On or a Off Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to take a picture Setting the Live View You can set whether or not to display the grid and AF frame during Live View Neither is displayed by default 2 So Em Select Live View in the P gt Playback menu Press the four way controller Live View gt Show Grid AF Frame Display The screen for setting the Live View appears Use the four way controller A V to select an item and use the four way controller lt gt to select amp On oro Off Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode Setting the Digital Preview You can set whether or not to display the histogram and Bright Dark area warning during Digital Preview The default setting is Off for the histogram and Bright Dark area warning 1 Select Digital Preview in the gt Playback menu 2 Press
49. include slave sync flash contrast control sync flash auto flash high speed sync flash wireless flash slow speed sync and trailing curtain sync flash Auto Flash AF200FG The AF200FG is a P TTL auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of approximately 20 ISO 100 m It features contrast control sync flash and slow speed sync flash when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ unit AF540FGZ AF360FGZ AF200FG 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 Hot Shoe Adapter Fc Off camera Shoe Adapter F xipueddy i xipueddy E Off camera Shoe Clip CL 10 When using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ as a wireless flash this large clip is used for setting the external flash on a desk or table For Viewfinder Magnifier Eyecup O ME53 This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying up to 1 18 times When the eyecup is attached to the KK 20D with a viewfinder magnification of 0 95 times the combined magnification becomes 1 12 times making manual focusing much easier Magnifier FB This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder 2x You can see the entire view by simply flipping up the accessory from the eye piece as it is a hinge type magnifier Ref converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90 intervals The viewfinder magnification can be switche
50. lock Exposure can be locked when focus is locked Set in 6 AE L with AF locked in the C Custom Setting menu p 110 Shooting in Multi exposure Mode You can take multiple frames while creating a single picture 1 amp 1 A So N e im Select Multi exposure in the Multi exposure Rec Mode menu and press the Number of shots four way controller gt Auto EV Adjust The Multi exposure screen appears Use the four way controller gt to select the number of shots Use the four way controller A V to select from 2 to 9 shots Press the OK button Use the four way controller V to set Auto EV Adjust Use the four way controller gt to set Auto EV Adjust to yw On or o Off When amp On is set the exposure is adjusted automatically according to the number of shots Press the OK button twice The camera returns to the Capture mode Take the picture The created picture is displayed in Instant Review each time the shutter release button is pressed Press the button during Instant Review to discard pictures created to that point and create again from the first picture The picture is saved when the set number of shots has been taken e Ifthe RAW button or MENU button is pressed or the Exposure Bracket is set during Multi exposure shooting the pictures that have already been taken are saved and Multi exposure is exited Multi exposure and Auto Brac
51. made by other manufacturers The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler Dirt dust or corrosion may damage the electrical system When necessary clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth e D F 2 Q o et D D Q pejiejs buiyey i 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 adjust the diopter from approximately 2 5m to 1 5m a Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a white wall or other bright and consistent surface Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused The Fe Eyecup is attached to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory Diopter adjustment is available with the FP Eyecup attached However adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed To remove the FP Eyecup press in one side and pull it out in the direction of the arrow To attach the FP Eyecup align it with the groove on the viewfinder eyepiece and push it into position If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly even if you set the diopter adjustment lever use the diopter correction lens adapter M However the eyecup must be removed to use this adapter p 258 3 Basic Operations This chapter explains basic operations for
52. multi image display at once auton Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted You can select up to 100 images at a time 1 Press the P button Turn the rear e dial to the left toward Ez The multi image display screen appears t Select amp Delete 100 0046 Press the tm button O appears on the images Use the four way controller A V lt P to move to the images to delete and press the OK button Image is selected and amp appears Protected images cannot be selected Press the button The Delete confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Select amp Delete it All selected images are deleted Select amp Delete Cancel MENU 5 OK OK Press the OK button The selected images are deleted suomnoun J yoeqhe d i suo oun yoeqhe d i Deleting a Folder You can delete all images in a selected folder 1 Turn the rear e dial to the left toward EZ in Playback mode to display the folders Cm Delete 100PENTX Press the four way controller A V lt P to select the folder to delete and press the button Deletes all images in the selected folder The Delete Folder confirmation screen Delete appears pp Cancel MENU 5 0 OK Use the four way controller A to select Delete The folder and all images in the folder are deleted
53. name em TIFF and RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter 1 Press the Fn button in Playback mode The Fn menu appears 2 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 Adjust with the front e dial and rear e dial Fronte dial Rear e di B amp W Converts to a black and white image Changes the contrast to appear as if a B amp W color filter ANING was used Adds a vintage touch to photos by Senia converting them to sepia color Density P Select from three levels of 3 levels density Adds a color filter to the image ea eet Density of l Blue Yellow Color Select from 18 filters 6 colors x 3 each color Magenta tones 3 levels Leaves the selected color in the Extract image and converts the rest of the Color image to the same color Select from six extracted colors Creates a soft image by lightly Soft level Soft fading the entire image Select 3 levels from three levels Creates an image that looks as Illustration though it was drawn with a pencil The setting cannot be adjusted U oO o n 2 5 ae 3 D Q 0 soDeuj Buisso2oJd e Frontecdis Creates an image that looks as l HDR level HDR th
54. 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 Shutter Speed The length of time that the shutter is open and light strikes the image sensor The amount of light that strikes the image sensor can be changed by altering the shutter speed xipueddy xipueddy i 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 The picture edges are blackened when part of the light coming from the subject is blocked by the hood or filter ring or when the flash is partially blocked by the lens White Balance While shooting color temperature is adjusted to match the light source so that the subject appears to have correct color Symbols C Custom Setting Menu 73 170 246 Delete button 21 70 EV Compensation DUON rexsstssisumctsevte recien ee 19 100 Exposure Bracket DULLOIT saxestsexiiaescsbgvbe ic ridates 19 129 ZUP Flash pop up button esses 19 60 EB Green mode 83 gt Playback button 19 21 68 gt Playback Menu 170 245 Q Preview ees 114 O n Protect button 21 189 Rec Mode
55. photographer in the picture A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed Shutter is released after about 2 seconds Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears C AWB ISO AUTO 5 CUSTOM IMAGE suonounJ Bunoous 7 Fn Exit J Press the four way controller 4 The Drive Mode options screen appears Drive Mode Single frame shooting OKOK 4 Use the four way controller 4 to select Press the four way controller V H and use the four way controller lt gt to select or X VA Drive Mode Self Timer 12 secs 0k OK Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is properly framed and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully For the front and back self timer lamps start blinking slowly and blink rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released The beep is heard and the rate increases The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully For 3 the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully suonounJ Bunoous 124 o gt oO oO e Tl c O
56. priority program is a Program Automatic Exposure MTF MTF that prioritizes the best aperture settings for the attached priority lens and is effective when combined with a DA D FA FA or FA J lens Using the amp Green Mode Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures 1 Set the mode dial to W 2 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel auton Shutter speed aperture AE lock EV compensation Auto bracket Multi exposure and Flash exposure compensation cannot be set in W Green mode o gt oO Oo ES e Tl c O em oO o Les Setthe aperture to the A position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring 84 o gt oO oO e Tl c O oO o Using the P Hyper program Mode Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures Use the front e dial and rear e dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure Hyper program 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 bic Confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel Set the aperture to the A position while holding down the auto lock button when using a
57. ring to A Auto 44 Auto discharge er the flash automatically in dark or backlit Auto flash um 43 Redeye reduct Lights a red eye reduction light before automatic flash 5 Flash On Discharges the flash each time Flash On Lights a red eye reduction light before discharging the to Red eye flash with Flash On Sets the shutter speed slower depending on the brightness Use this when shooting a portrait in front of a sunset or other scenery to capture both the person and background clearly stow low speed sync Lights a red eye reduction light before discharging the OF Red eye flash with Slow speed sync sow Trailina curtain Discharges flash immediately before closing the D gt g shutter curtain Capture moving images as if they are 4 Slow speed sync p syne leaving a trail behind WEL Wireless Mode You can synchronize a dedicated external flash 4 AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ without using a sync cord When using Slow speed sync or Slow speed sync Red eye the shutter soeed becomes slower depending on the brightness Use Shake Reduction p 65 or fix the camera on a tripod to prevent camera shake Selecting Flash Mode 1 Press the Fn button QD D 9 o O o L e EC oO o The Fn menu appears Exit 62 Ww D 9 O O Oo D 1 9 ES oO zi o 2 Press the four way controller V The Flash options screen appears Flash Mode Flash On Bie Fat ens
58. selection frame is selecting the left or right image the previous next image is displayed INFO button Switches information display On Off button When the selection frame is selecting the left or right image the selected image is deleted Press the Fn button The camera returns to the normal Playback mode You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively To start continuous playback use the menu screen displayed on the monitor 1 Press the gt button and use the four way controller 4 gt to select an image to be displayed first 2 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears suoi puny yoeq ejd y n v EY RAWISPTIPEGLS IPSE rn BEX f U 9 lt o 9 Oo x Tl c gt Oo O o 4 an Press the four way controller gt Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins Operations available during a slideshow OK button Pause Four way controller 4 Shows previous image Four way controller gt Shows next image Four way controller V Stop Operations available when paused OK button Resumes playback Restart Four way controller 4 Shows previous image Four way controller gt Shows next image Four way controller V Stop Stop the slideshow Slideshow ends when one of the following is performed during playback or when paused e Four way controller V is pressed 1 1 button is pressed
59. such as Fine Sharpness and Filter Effect These options allow you to make detailed settings enabling a wider range of expression Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format You can also select JPEG RAW and record in both formats Pictures taken in RAW format can be easily processed internally by the camera Features Hyper program and Hyper manual modes that let you take pictures with the intended exposure Also features Sensitivity Priority mode Sv that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity and Shutter amp Aperture Priority mode TAv that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture and shutter speed The captured area view angle will differ between the 20D and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor are different Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor 35 mm film 36x24 mm K 20D CMOS sensor 23 4x15 6 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 A 20 D To obtain an angle of view 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 K 20D Inversely multiply the focal length of the lens used with AK 20D by 1 5 to determine the f
60. the depth of field in the viewfinder while the main switch is on Le 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 Displaying the Digital Preview 1 Focus on the subject then compose the picture in the viewfinder and move the main switch to The icon appears in the monitor during preview and you can check the composition exposure and focus Press the shutter release button halfway to end Digital Preview and start focusing suonounJ Bunoous suonounJ Bunoous N m e You can display the Bright Dark area warning or histogram in Digital Preview Set in Digital Preview p 229 in the P Playback menu The maximum display time for Digital Preview is 60 seconds You can magnify the image during Digital Preview with the rear e dial p 174 Press the Fn button during Digital Preview to save the preview image as a JPEG image The image save confirmation screen appears Select Save as and press the OK button Continuous Shooting Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down You can select from i Continuous shooting Hi and Si Continuous shooting Lo for continuous shooting When JPEG quality is set to 146m Quality Level pictures are taken conti
61. the four way controller Digital Preview gt Histogram The screen for setting the Digital Preview Bright Dark area appears Proceed as from Step 4 in Instant Review sBulyjas eJouie 23 sBulyjas eJouie 2 Setting the Image File Naming Convention Selecting the Folder Name You can select the method for assigning the folder names for storing images The default setting is Date The two digits of the month and day on which the picture was taken are assigned as the folder name in the form of xxx_MMDD xxx is a sequential number from 100 to 999 Example 101 0125 for folders with pictures taken on January 25th PENTX The folder name is assigned in the form of xxxPENTX Example 101PENTX Set in Folder Name in the N Set up menu p 216 i Set up i Auto Power Off 1min Folder Name Date File Name Select battery Pixel Mapping Dust Alert MENU Cancel Selecting the File Number Setting You can select the method for assigning the file number of an image when saved to a new folder Select amp On or Off for File No in Memory in the IS Rec Mode menu p 236 The file number of the lastimage saved to the previous folder is saved and subsequent images are assigned sequential file numbers even if a new folder is created o Off The file number of the first image saved to a folder returns to 0001 each time a new folder is created for saving images Le
62. to the DC input terminal of the camera Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter Plug the AC cord into the power outlet 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 e Be sure to read the AC adapter D AC50 operating manual when using the AC adapter The battery in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter pejiejs buiyey i Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card market product Me Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit Use this camera to format initialize an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices Refer to Formatting the SD Memory Card p 218 for details on formatting 1 Lift the card cover unlock lever 2 and turn it towards OPEN 2 The card cover opens 2 Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the monitor Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove J Close the card cover Be sure to fully c
63. 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 charge 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 poli
64. 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 82 909 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 K 20D Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place February 2008 Colorado Information on disposal for users m 1 In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol it means that used electrical electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste There exists a separate collection system for these products Used electric electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take ba
65. 1 DCF 2 0 compliant DPOF compatible Print Image Matching IIl compatible RAW JPEG simultaneous capturing compatible kkk Premium Best Better and Good SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Capacity Pixels JPEG Quality 4GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 256MB 128MB 46723104 4672x3104 eb ROLA ABOL EN E ir 3872x2502 L Mr fe Ja Foo Apc Ao oreo po ApEn 8 E T dins L UAE fo 182 Arc J Apo 28 Ar Recorded File Format Capacity Capacity 0 0 Eu as CH RE XL 315 301 m 16241216 dei o E Hr 268 Jg C or Jc A 8 Lk ero 6 Appro 4200 ero 28 Jm 1118 Apo 54 Apo 26 JPEG Quality Compression Premium 1 2 8 Xxx Best 1 4 5 Better 1 8 Good 1 16 Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Light D Daylight White Balance N Neutral White W White Tungsten Light Flash Manual Color Temperature 3 types fine tuning available 2 7 inch wide viewing field TFT color LCD with approx 230 000 dots brightness adjustment function color adjusting function Single frame 4 image display 9 image display 16 image display zoom display up to 32 times scrolling possible image comparison rotating folder display slideshow histogram bright dark area B amp W Sepia Color Extract Color Soft Illustration HDR Slim Brightness only for processing after shooting USER Green P Hyper p
66. 1 Troubleshooting sitcom eene aus etur uiu code nace Re Duaun eR Cosa de 264 Main Specifications dx XE DX EERE E EOp RE URVRE SUPE Ra E ES EXE ERR DES 266 SIOSS ANY Em 270 ilo deve CT 275 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters 1 10 11 12 Before Using Your Camera Explains camera characteristics accessories and the names and functions of various parts Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking and playing back still pictures Shooting Functions Explains the shooting related functions Using the Flash Explains how to use the built in flash and the external flash Shooting Settings Explains the procedures for configuring image processing and setting the save format Playback Functions Explains the procedures for playing back deleting and protecting still pictures Processing Images Explains the procedures for using image filters and processing pictures taken in RAW format Printing from the Camera Explains the procedures for setting the print settings and printing still pictures while directly connected to a printer Camera Settings Explains the procedures for changing the camera settings such as the monitor settings and the image file naming convention Resetting to Default Settings Explai
67. Autofocus when shooting with remote control Shutter releases after AF activates if shutter is 16 AF in remote CORE released from remote control when set to On Shutter cannot be released until in focus AF does not activate at shutter release from remote control when set to Off Sets whether to allow the camera to select when 17 Slow Shutter to reduce noise or to reduce noise only when Speed NR shooting at slow shutter speeds 18 High ISO Noise Reduction 80 Sets whether to use Noise Reduction when shooting with a high ISO Select from three 80 19 Color temp steps Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature p 165 20 e dial in Program Sets the e dials in P Hyper program mode am 22 e dial in Tv mode Sets the e dials in Tv Shutter Priority mode a 23 e dial in AV mode Sets the e dials in Av Aperture Priority mode 1 25 e dial in B amp X Sets the e dials in B Bulb mode and X Flash X sync speed mode Selects the exposure adjustment method when 26 Green button in the Green button is pressed in TAv Shutter and p 95 mode eee EUM Sets whether to illuminate the LCD panel p 137 29 Flash in Wireless Sets the built in flash discharge method in Mode wireless mode 30 Preview Method Sets Preview Method when the main switch is levels l ele d Sets the e dials in Sv Sensitivity Priority mode mode l Sets the e dials in TAv Shutter and Aperture 24 e dial in TAV amp M Priority mod
68. Cancel Press the OK button The mirror is locked in the up position If you used Dust Alert to detect dust on the sensor within the last 30 minutes the Dust Alert image appears on the monitor Clean the sensor while checking the location of the dust Clean the CMOS sensor Use a brush less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CMOS sensor Do not wipe the CMOS sensor with a cloth Turn off the camera Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position xipueddy i xipueddy R Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera Battery Grip D BG2 The Battery Grip has features such as a shutter release button front e dial rear e dial and AE L button to accommodate shooting vertically Power Supply Accessories AC Adapter D AC50 Lets you power your camera with the outlet when combined with the AC plug cord Battery Charger D BC50 Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery D LI50 AC plug cord Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZ The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ are P TTL auto flash units with a maximum guide number of approximately 54 and approximately 36 ISO 100 m respectively Their features
69. G e When Image Tone for Custom Image is set to Monochrome bracket shooting with Saturation and Hue is not available Storing User Settings You can store the current camera settings and easily retrieve them simply by setting the mode dial to USER The following settings can be stored Exposure Bracketing Steps amp No of Frames Store the settings in USER in the N Set up menu Saves current shooting settings in USER mode P of 2441 3 Edgj1 0x5 5 1 0 EHyjBA 3 ISO AUTO 200 1600 D Range 10000K G2 A1 200 RAW ERAT xxx AdobeRGB MENU 5 OK OK Changing the Settings in USER Mode You can also perform settings when the mode dial is set to USER To change the Exposure Mode press the MENU button in Capture mode and perform settings in Exposure Mode in the IC USER menu f USER f Exposure Mode JPEG Rec Pixels JPEG Quality File Format RAW file format Extended Bracket Multi exposure MENU Cancel auton Changed settings are not saved unless they are registered in USER in the N Set up menu When the camera is turned off the saved settings are applied o gt oO Oo ES 2 e Tl c 2 O em oO o Memo 5 Using the Flash This chapter provides details on the built in flash of K 20D and describes how to take pictures with the external flash Compensating Flash Output 136 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash 137 Fl
70. Menu 72 244 X Set up Menu 216 245 A AC Adapter 39 Adding the Date 204 AdobeRGB 167 AE LOCK viaceri a 102 AE Metering 98 AE L button 19 AF Adjustment 106 AF Autofocus 104 AF button 19 112 AF point switching dial 19 107 APZDUPG sociais inan 143 AF3GOFGZ Liiximicttissbidiben 143 AF540FGZ 12e rris 143 AF C Continuous mode 104 AF S Single mode 104 Aperture ee Tf Aperture Priority Mode AV 89 Auto Bracket 129 Auto Power Off 233 Autofocus AF 104 Automatic Sensitivity Correction 78 Av Aperture Priority mode 89 AV Equipment 191 B B Bulb Mode 96 B amp W Digital Filter 195 sil M d 35 BOC C n 219 Bright Dark area 182 Brightness Digital Filter 196 Brightness level 226 Brightness of the Monitor 226 Built in Flash 60 Bulb Mode B 96 Burst Shooting 119 C Cable Switch 96 Capture Information 23 25 Card access lamp 17 Center weighted
71. NU button twice The camera is ready to take a picture S File No sets whether to save a sequential number for the file name See Selecting the File Number Setting p 230 11 Resetting to Default Settings Resets the camera settings Resetting Rec Mode Playback Set up Menu 238 Resetting the Custom Function Menu 239 Resetting Other Settings 240 Resetting Rec Mode Playback Set up Menu Settings in BI Rec Mode menu P Playback menu and N Set up menu can be reset to default settings However Date Adjust Language amp s amp Video Out Text Size and the World Time city setting are not reset When the exposure mode is set to USER Reset USER setting p 240 is displayed Set the mode dial to any setting other than USER 1 Select Reset in the Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller gt to display the Reset screen J Use the four way controller A V to select Reset Back to initial settings Reset Cancel 4 Press the OK button The settings are reset and the camera is ready to take or play back images o sbunjes jnejeq 0 Bunjeses Resetting the Custom Function Menu Reset settings in C Custom Setting menu to default settings Settings in BI Rec Mode menu P Playback menu and N Set up menu are not reset 1 Select Reset Custom Function in the C Custom Setting menu 2
72. Normal shooting is possible even if Live View is ended Even when the main switch is turned to if the internal temperature of the camera is high temperature warning will appear on the monitor and Live View may not be possible When the focus mode is set to AF S and the AF button is pressed during Live View the displayed image will disappear and AF will activate Once focused the image will be displayed in Live View again AF using the shutter release button is not available during Live View Aperture shutter speed sensitivity EV compensation and exposure bracket cannot be changed during Live View The aperture value and shutter speed are not displayed in the LCD panel or shooting information screen during Live View Live View is exited after 3 minutes elapse or if the MENU button Fn button or x button is pressed The grid and AF frame can be displayed during Live View Set in Live View p 228 in the P Playback menu You can magnify the image during Live View with the rear e dial p 174 Shooting while holding the camera by hand and viewing the monitor can create camera shake Use of a tripod is recommended Live View is not available when data is being saved to an SD Memory Card Displaying the Optical Preview 1 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject 2 Turn the main switch to while looking through the viewfinder You can check
73. O em oO o 2 Press the Fn button CUSTOM IMAGE The Fn menu appears C AWB ISO AUTO od Fn Exit J Press the four way controller A The Drive Mode options screen appears 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select 126 o gt oO oO e Tl c O oO o j Mem Press the four way controller V and use the four way controller to select i s or ia The self timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status Remote Control Unit Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused 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 C Custom Setting menu p 74 Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front or back of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control The operating distance of the remote control unit is about 5 m from the front or back of the camera For amp the shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button is pressed For s the shutter will be released in three seconds after the shutter release button is p
74. PEG Quality K maximum of approximately 115 pictures The focus is locked during shooting The mirror raises during shooting and Instant Review is displayed continuously on the monitor e The flash is turned off and the RAW button operation is unavailable in this mode Multi exposure and Auto Bracket are disabled in this mode e Select a setting other than in the Drive Mode options screen to cancel burst shooting The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode in Memory of 48 Rec Mode menu p 236 is set to O Off o gt oO Oo ES e TI c O em oO o o gt oO oO e Tl c 2 O oO o Interval Shooting During interval shooting pictures are taken at a set interval from a set time 2 J 4 Select Interval Shooting in the Rec Mode menu Press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller 4 gt to select amp On Interval Shooting Interval 00 00 01 Number of Shots 1img Start Trigger Now Start Time MENU Cancel Use the four way controller V to select Interval When taking two or more pictures set the wait time until the next picture is taken Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the number of hours minutes and seconds and press the four way controller A V to set the time You can set up to 24 hours 0 minutes and 0 seconds Use the four way controller
75. Q o Setting the File Format You can set the format of image files The default setting is JPEG Captures images in JPEG format You can change the number of recorded pixels from JPEG Rec Pixels in the II Rec Mode menu and the image quality level from JPEG Quality in the IR Rec Mode menu The file size varies according to the settings RAW data is CMOS sensor output data saved without processing Effects such as White Balance Custom Image and Color Space are not applied to the image but such information is saved Use Raw Display p 197 or transfer to a PC apply effects with the enclosed PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 and create JPEG or TIFF images Image is saved in both RAW and JPEG formats When the RAW button is pressed images are temporarily captured in both formats p 19 RAW Set File Format in the Rec Mode menu p 72 When the file format is changed the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen You can select PEF or DNG format in RAW file format in the Il Rec Mode menu when images are captured in RAW format The default setting is PEF format PEF PENTAX original RAW file format DNG General purpose publicly available RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems JPEG Rec Pixels 146ml JPEG Quality tok File Format JPEG RAW file format Extended Bracket RAW Multi exposure Off MENU Cancel OK OK Rec Mode JPEG Rec Pixels JPEG Quality
76. Step 6 the Apply All value is used instead of the Apply One value Toreset a saved adjustment value select Reset on the AF Adjustment screen in Step 3 p 241 Selecting the Focusing Area AF Point Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to The factory default setting is a Auto The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder Superimpose AF Area Auto The camera selects the optimum AF point even if ALTO the subject is not centered Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points Sets the focusing area to the center of the Center e viewfinder Set with the AF point switching dial p 19 Dim AF point is not displayed in the viewfinder when Off is selected for 15 Superimpose AF Area in the C Custom Setting menu p 74 e When Center AF Point is selected in 13 AF Button Function in the C Custom Setting menu the camera can be set to return the AF point to the center when SEL Select is set and the AF button is pressed p 73 he AF point is fixed to the center position regardless of this setting with lenses other than DA D FA FA J FA or F lenses Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder 1 Select SEL Select with the AF point switching dial o gt oO O ES e TI c O em oO o suonounJ Bunoous M 2 Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select the desi
77. Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX 20D 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 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 p 50 and p 251 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the 20D 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 performances or of items on display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also Regarding trademarks PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation Su 22 SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated Bd The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered tra
78. The initial full display of vertical images is displayed with a magnification of 0 75 times that of horizontal images therefore magnification at the first click starts at 1 0 times Displaying Multiple Images The default setting is 9 image display The number of images can be changed but 9 image display is explained here Press the P button 11 2 00 0 E536 2 Turn the rear e dial to the left toward Ez The multi image display screen appears Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once Use the four way controller A W 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 suo oun yoeqhe d m Select amp Delete 100 0046 suonoun J yoeqhe d A J Turn the rear e dial to the right towards Q or press the OK button A full screen display of the selected image appears Selecting the Number of Images to Display In the multi image display screen press the Fn button The multi image options screen appears Use the four way controller 4 A gt to select the number of images to display at once a mae Sae gt eme The camera returns to the multi image display screen Displaying a Folder You can di
79. Use the four way controller to display the Reset Custom Function screen J Use the four way controller C Reset Custom Function 4 V to select Reset Returns the custom function settings to initial settings Reset Cancel 4 Press the OK button The settings are reset and the camera is ready to take or play back images o D e o 52 ot nS e O Og D z Resetting Other Settings Resetting Saved USER Settings You can reset saved USER mode settings to their default settings 1 Set the mode dial to USER 2 Select Reset USER setting in the X Set up menu J Use the four way controller gt Reset USER setting m to display the Reset USER setting screen Returns USER settings to initial settings Reset Cancel 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Reset J Press the OK button The saved settings are reset and the camera is ready to take or play back images o sbunjes jnejeq 0 Bunjeses Resetting the File Name If you changed the file name setting p 231 you can reset this to the default setting 1 Select File Name in the X Set up menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Press the four way controller A V to select Reset File Name and press the four way controller gt J Press the four way controller A V to select Reset and press the OK button The file name is reset 4 Pres
80. When the number of storable images exceeds 500 captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each However in Auto Bracket images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed even if the number of images exceeds 500 Setting the File Name You can change the file names of images The default naming conventions for the color space p 167 settings are as follows xxxx indicates the file number This is displayed as a four digit sequential number p 230 IMGPxxxx JPG AdobeRGB IGPxxxx JPG For SRGB you can change IMGP 4 characters to the desired characters For AdobeRGB of the 4 characters you selected the first 3 are automatically assigned in place of IGP Example When set to ABCDxxxx JPG files are named ABOxxxx JPG for AdobeRGB 1 Select File Name in the Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller File Name gt gt sRGB IMGP012 AdobeRGB _IGP Change Reset File Name J Press the four way ite Name TET E controller A V to Text selection ABCDEFGHIJKLM select Change and cursor NOPQRSTUVWXYZ press the four way JULI LIU OL controller gt IMGP Em Text change ee Pu The text palette screen Canter MENU Cancel appears You can use the rear e dial to move the text change cursor and use the four way controller A WV lt gt to move the text selection cursor over the text palette Press the OK button to enter the charact
81. a returns to the print settings confirmation screen in Step 6 Press the OK button The image is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing eJoule au woy Hulud eJoule y woy DBunulJd e 1 Ta amp n Printing All Images Use the four way controller A V to select All Images on as the PictBridge menu Selectipnintingimode Singlelmage All EE 0 OK Press the OK button The Print all images screen appears Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of Printing Single Images p 210 for details on how to make the settings Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 211 for details on how to change the settings Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen 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 A 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 number of copies for each image whether the date is imprinted or not and to
82. ae m wem SyT Mae The paper sizes above are references for optimal printing by recorded pixels 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 You can set the JPEG recorded pixels in JPEG Recorded Pixels in the 6 Rec Mode menu p 72 When the number of recorded pixels is changed the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen Recordable image no JPEG Recorded Pix 4 146m JPEG Quality 10 m File Format 6m RAW file format 2m Extended Bracket Off Multi exposure Off MENU Cancel Setting the JPEG Quality Level You can set the image quality level The file size will also differ according to the JPEG Rec Pixels setting The default setting is Xxx Best TOOK Images will be clearer but file size will be larger Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller You can set the JPEG quality level in JPEG Quality in the B Rec Mode menu p 72 When the quality level is changed the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen Recordable image no JPEG Rec Pixels 146m JPEG Qualit a File Format Xo RAW file format kk Extended Bracket Multi exposure Off MENU Cancel sBunjes Bunoous o gt oO oO c gt e o D r gt
83. age other than the specified voltage Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock The specified voltage is 100 240V AC Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI50 This can cause explosion or a fire or breakdown of the battery charger Do not disassemble or modify the product This can cause a fire or electrical shock If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock If water should happen to get inside the product consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger unplug the power cord and discontinue use Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment fire or electrical shock Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust This can cause a fire To reduce the risk of hazards use only CSA UL Certified power supply cord set cord is Type SPT 2 or heavier minimum NO 18 AWG copper one end with a molded on male attachment plug cap with a specified NEMA configuration and the other is provided with a molded on female connector body with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration or the equivalent The AC pl
84. alance p 160 and Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode Custom Image p 154 Me You cannot save the background image or use Digital Preview with White Balance Custom Image Manual white balance measures an arbitrary position on the image using only spot metering Pressing the shutter release button fully cancels RAW image editing and changes to Capture mode 4 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears J Select Save as and press the OK button The RAW image is edited and saved as a new image U oO o n D j e 3 D Q D 0 Memo 9 Printing from the Camera This chapter describes how to make the printing settings Setting the Printing Service DPOF 204 Printing Using PictBridge 207 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 Me DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image Selects the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies Specifies whether you want the date inserted on the print or not 1 Press the gt button and use the four way
85. all images p 212 Print with DPOF settings p 213 Me Use of the AC adapter D AC50 optional is recommended when connecting the camera to a printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the 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 Printing an index of images where multiple images appear on a single sheet may not be possible unless the printer supports index printing For index prints you may need to use a PC RAW images cannot be printed directly from the camera Use RAW display p 197 to convert to a JPEG image or transfer to a PC and use PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 to print RAW images e See the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual when connecting to a PC eJoule au woy Hulud Setting Transfer Mode 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the four way controller 4 to select the Set up ISIE Set up USER menu Format Beep i1 Date Adjust World Time Language aa English J Use the four way controller A V to select USB Connection 4 Press the four way controller gt A pop up menu appears J Use the four way control
86. an ultrasonic motor and FA zoom lenses with power zoom use the K4r2 mount FA prime lenses non zoom lenses DA lenses without ultrasonic motors and D FA FA J and F lenses use the K r mount See the lens manual for details Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera When aperture ring is set at other than the A Auto position or a lens without an A position or accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto bellows are used camera does not operate unless 36 Using aperture ring p 75 is set to Permitted in the C Custom Setting menu Refer to Notes on 36 Using Aperture Ring p 251 for restriction that apply when 36 Using aperture ring is set to Permitted in the C Custom Setting menu All camera exposure modes are available when using DA FA J or lenses with an Aperture A position set to the A position Lens and Built in Flash The built in flash cannot be regulated and fully fires when pre A lenses or soft focus lenses are used Note that the built in flash cannot be used as an Auto Flash Notes on 36 Using Aperture Ring Aperture Ring Use When 36 Using aperture ring is set to Permitted in C Custom Setting menu p 75 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 os The camera operates in Av Aperture Prior
87. and Time and the Display Style You can change the initial date and time settings You can also set the display style Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Choose 12h 12 hour or 24h 24 hour for time display method Set in Date Adjust in the N Set up menu p 216 iz Setting the Date and Time p 48 f Date Adjust EE A Date Style mm dd yy 24h w Date 01 01 2008 Time 00 00 MENU Cancel Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Initial Settings p 45 serve as the date and time of your present location Setting World Time enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas 1 2 Select World Time in the Set up menu Press the four way controller gt E The World Time screen appears gt New York fj New York Use the four way controller 4 gt to select Destination or G Hometown This setting changes the date and time on the guide display screen Press the four way controller V The selection frame moves to Destination setting Press the four way controller gt The screen for magnifying the Destination region appears Turn the rear e dial to change the region to magnify Use the four way controller Destination lt gt to select the Destination city sbunjeg eJouie 23 The current time location and time difference of the selected city a
88. and use the focus lock AE lock is not AE lock available when set Use AE lock with any setting other than E Green B Bulb or X Flash X sync speed mode to MB Green B Bulb or X Flash X sync speed mode function does not operate Auto discharge and amp Auto flash Redeye reduct are available for the Flash Mode when the Capture mode is Bill The flash will not discharge when the subject is bright in these modes In the Capture modes other than Bl only the flash mode that discharges every time the flash recharges is available Try different Capture modes The flash The Capture mode does not is set to W Green discharge mode The USB connection with The Transfer Mode a computer is set to does not work PictBridge properly The USB connection with a printer does not work properly Set USB Connection in the N Set up menu to PC The Transfer Mode Set USB Connection in the N Set up is set to PC menu to PictBridge p 208 The Shake Reduction function Turn on the Shake Reduction switch is off If a lens for which focal length information Tue Snake cannot be acquired is used set the Focal Length on the Input Focal Length menu p 67 Reduction function is not set properly Shake Shutter speed is Reduction too low for the does not work Shake Reduction function to be Turn off the Shake Reduction function and effective when use a tripod panning or shooting nig
89. as the color and contrast before shooting an image Select from the following six modes for Image Tone Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant and Monochrome The default setting varies depending on the Language 3 setting p 224 and it may be set to Natural You can adjust the following items for Image Tone Sets the color saturation Available settings 4 to 4 Sets the color Available settings 4 to 4 Changes the contrast to appear as if a B amp W color filter was used Sets the filter color Available settings None Green Yellow Orange Red Magenta Blue Cyan Infrared Color Sets the level for cold tone adjustment direction and Toning 2 warm tone adjustment direction Available settings 4 to 4 Sets the image contrast Available settings 4 to 4 Sess Set the sharpness of the image outlines Available P settings 4 to 4 1 This can be set when any mode other than Monochrome is selected 2 This can be set when Monochrome is selected Filter Effect 1 Press the Fn button in Capture mode ig The shooting Fn menu appears AWB ISO AUTO od Fn Exit 2 Press the OK button The Custom Image screen appears After the power is turned on the last image taken is displayed in the background Set the main switch to to change the background image to the Digital Preview image J Use the four way controller lt gt to
90. as well as by pressing the shutter release button halfway In AF S Single mode the focus is locked focus lock while is lit To focus on another subject take your finger off the shutter release button first In AF C Continuous mode p 104 focus is adjusted continuously tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in AF S Single mode p 104 If the subject is too close to the camera move back and take the picture Adjust the focus manually if it is difficult to focus on the subject p 58 p 110 In AF S Single mode press the shutter release button halfway The built in flash will discharge automatically several times enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject more easily if the subject is in a dark area and the built in flash is available When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus and the subject is determined to be a moving object the AF C automatically tracks the subject The lens will automatically operate and continuously focus on the subject suonounJ Bunoous o gt oO oO e Tl c O O o AF Adjustment You can adjust the AF focusing position with 35 AF Adjustment in the C Custom Setting menu auton Be sure to use AF Adjustment only when necessary Care should be taken as adjusting the autofocus may make it difficult to capture images with
91. ash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode M H M P 138 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built in Flas MC 141 DA D FA FA J FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built in Flash 142 use 4 94 Buisf A 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 2 EV and 1 3 EV Step interval Flash compensation 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 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 2 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 101 Turn the rear e dial to set Flash Mode in the Fn menu p 75 Flash Mode Flash On EXT FUIT Gwe 0 7 OK OK S he flash output cannot be compensated in Green mode t appears in the LCD panel and the viewfinder during flash exposure compensation p 27 If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus side no compensation will be effective Compensating to the minus side may not effect the image if the subject is too close aperture is low or sensitivity is high This flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P TTL auto flash mode Pressing the Green button on the Flash Mode menu returns the flash exposure compensation to the default setting 0 0 Allowing Shooting
92. ay Method The camera switches display information when you press the INFO button in the Playback screen Standard Captured image and indicators are displayed Images and histogram Brightness RGB are displayed Detailed Info Shooting information appears with a small image in the upper left No info Display Only captured images are displayed le Refer to p 25 for various display information details The information that is shown first during Playback is the last screen that was displayed in the previous session The information can also be displayed from Standard when setting in Memory p 236 in the I Rec Mode menu Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image The horizontal axis represents brightness dark at the left and bright at the right and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels The 20D features two histogram displays The Brightness histogram shows the distribution of brightness and the RGB histogram shows the distribution of color intensity t Histogram Display p 26 The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again t Adjusting the Exposure p 100 Number of pixels Dark Brightness Bright Dark portions Bright portions Understanding Brightness If the brightness is correct t
93. be changed in the C Custom Settings menu p 73 B Ge C9 9 Green button Press in Enlarged view to increase the magnification p 173 Shutter release button Press halfway to switch to Capture mode Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off p 44 Set to the position to switch to Capture mode and preview Front e dial Use it to display the previous or next image during playback p 69 p 173 or adjust the digital filter p 194 MENU button Press to display the gt Playback menu p 170 Next press the four way controller 4 gt to display N Set up menu p 216 C Custom Setting menu p 73 and 3 Rec Mode menu p 72 button Press to delete images p 70 INFO button Press to show shooting information on the monitor p 25 gt button Press to switch to Capture mode button Press in Enlarged view to decrease the magnification p 173 O n button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased p 189 Rear e dial Use it to enlarge an image p 173 or display multiple images at the same time p 175 OK button Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback Screen Four way controller A Vv lt P Use it to move cursor or change items in menus Fn menu and playback screen Fn button Press to display the Fn menu p 171 eJoule INO Hulsp 940Jog y Display Indicators Moni
94. been used on other cameras or digital devices Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card Me Donot open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card The card may be damaged beyond use Formatting will delete all data either protected or unprotected Be aware 1 Select Format in the Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller gt to display the Format screen J Use the four way controller FFemat O Format 4 V to select Format All data deleted Format Cancel 4 Press the OK button Formatting starts When formatting is completed the monitor turns off and the Formatting camera is ready to take pictures C E MENU Cancel Setting the Beep Setting Date and Time and Display Language Turning the Beep On and Off You can turn the camera operation beep on or off The default setting is all On There are five items that you can set In focus AE Lock RAW button Self timer and Remote Control 1 Select Beep in the XN Set up menu USER Format Bee Date Adjust World Time tb Language aa English 2 Press the four way controller gt Self timer Remote Control J Select an item and use the four way controller lt to select On or Off You can turn all the beeps off by selecting Setting and pressing the four way controller lt 4 gt sbunjeg eJouie 2 sbunjeg eJouie 2 Changing the Date
95. camera emits a test flash relays the flash mode of the camera The wireless flash unit connected to another flash unit emits a test flash relays confirmation of subject The flash unit directly connected to the camera emits a test flash relays flash output to the wireless flash unit not directly connected to the camera The flash unit directly connected to the camera will emit a test flash one more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HS 5 Highspeed sync is set The wireless flash unit connected to another flash unit discharges as main flash When the wireless mode of the external flash on the camera is set to MASTER or 29 Flash in Wireless Mode p 146 is set to On for the built in flash all the flash units will discharge simultaneously 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 143 Lm The red eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used p 64 f red eye reduction of the built in flash is used when the external flash 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 Trailing Curtain Sync When using the built in flash with an external flash AF540FGZ or AF360F GZ t
96. camera shake is evident even when cable switch optional or remote control unit optional is used with a tripod When shooting with the 2 sec Self Timer the mirror pops up and the shutter is released 2 seconds after you press it thereby avoiding the vibration of the mirror Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function 1 Mount the camera onto a tripod 2 inthe Drive Mode select X 2 sec Self Timer t Self Timer Shooting p 122 J Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator 4B appears in the viewfinder when focused 4 Press the shutter release button fully The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later AE lock is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes up lS The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when shooting with the2 sec Self Timer Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting Auto Bracket Shooting in Exposure Bracket Mode You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed The first frame is exposed with no compensation the second frame is underexposed negative compensation and the third is overexposed positive compensation when the number of frames is set to 3 Normal exposure Underexposure Overexposure You can set 9 Auto Bracketing order in the C Custom Setting menu
97. cel Le Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback USB connection or while using the AC adapter O e j D o o z3 j e 0 Selecting a Battery You can set the battery priority to the camera or the battery grip when a battery grip p 256 is attached The default setting is Auto Select 1 2 ES Mem Select Select battery in the Set up menu Press the four way controller seem 1 gt Select battery i gt Auto Select The screen for selecting the battery appears Sy Press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller A V to select from Auto Select Body First and Grip First MENU Cancel kK OK Auto Select Priority is given to the battery with the most remaining power Body First Grip First Priority is given to the selected battery Press the OK button Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to take a picture e If the battery is inserted into both the body and grip the battery levels of both are checked when the power is turned on Regardless of the Select Battery setting both batteries are slightly used e When the currently selected battery runs out as a result of the check Battery depleted appears on the monitor Turn the camera off and on again and the camera will switch to the remaining battery e You can check the battery usage condition on the detailed information display in Cap
98. cies 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 C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union xipueddy 282 gt O O D gt X 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 installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equi
99. ck your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal For Switzerland Used electrical electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch Memo
100. d e The Shake Reduction function will not fully work when shooting with a slower shutter speed for example when shooting a moving subject or night scenes In this case it is recommended that the Shake Reduction function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod Shake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length The Shake Reduction function operates by acquiring the lens information such as focal length If the camera uses a DA D FA FA J FA or F lens the lens information is automatically acquired when the Shake Reduction function is activated Focal Length cannot be set from Input Focal Length menu in the B Rec Mode The menu items cannot be selected If another type of lens is used the lens information cannot be automatically acquired even when the Shake Reduction function is activated In this case the Input Focal Length setting menu appears Set Focal Length manually on the Input Focal Length setting menu Setting the Shake Reduction Function p 67 suoijeiadoC oiseg i Turning On the Shake Reduction Function if Mem Turn on the Shake Reduction Switch When the shutter release button is pressed halfway WW appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on Be sure to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using the camera with a tripod The Shake Reduction function automatically turns off in the following situations When using self timer 2 sec self timer rem
101. d between 1x and 2x Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter Install it on the viewfinder If itis difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly choose one of the eight correction lens adapter M of approximately 5 to 3 m per meter ME Viewfinder Cap Eyecup Fp Interchangeable Focusing Screen LF 80 AF Frame Matte standard LL 80 AF Divided Matte LI 80 AF Scale Matte L80 Cable Switch CS 205 Connect to the cable switch terminal and operate the camera shutter release button The cord length is 0 5 m Remote Control F Lets you shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front or back of the camera xipueddy i xipueddy N Camera Case Strap Camera Case O CC55 Camera Strap O ST53 Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O ICK1 Clean the optical parts such as the CMOS sensor and lens of this camera Others Body Mount Cap K Hot Shoe Cover Fx USB Cable I USB17 Video Cable I VC268 Sync Socket 2P Cap Error Messages The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved Insert anew SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 40 p 70 Memory card full You may be able to save new images by converting to JPEG format or changing the JPEG record pixels or JPEG quality setting p 156 p 157 l There are no images for playback on the SD No image Memory Card You are trying to play back an image in a format Camera cannot
102. demarks of their respective companies To users of this camera here 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 monitor 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 Ill PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation 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 monitor in this manual are different from the ac
103. dicator USER USER Lets you capture images with settings that you set p 133 P Hyper program Sv Sensitivity Priority Tv Shutter Priority Av Aperture Priority TAv Shutter amp Aperture Priority Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures You can use the front and rear e dials to easily switch between shutter priority and aperture priority Automatically sets the shutter soeed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the set sensitivity Lets you set the desired shutter speed to freeze or emphasize subject movement Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the selected shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture M Hyper manual the picture with creative intent Lets you capture images that require slow shutter B Bulb l speeds such as fireworks and night scenes X Flash X sync speed The shutter speed is locked at 1 180 seconds Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed Set aperture for controlling the depth of field 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures Be sure
104. 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 temperature falls Dark Portion Underexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears black 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 This depends on the aperture lens focal length and distance to the subject For example select a smaller aperture higher number to increase the depth of field or use a larger aperture smaller number to decrease the depth of field DNG RAW file DNG Digital Negative is a general purpose RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems When images captured in proprietary RAW formats are converted to DNG format support and compatibility for the images increases significantly DPOF Digital Print Order Format Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images 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 xip
105. display Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Style Press the four way controller V The frame moves to Date e Dmm Press the four way controller Date Adjust gt Date Style mm dd yy 24h The frame moves to the month A Date 01 01 2008 Y Time 00 00 MENU Cancel Use the four way controller A V to set the month Set the day and year in the same manner Next set the time e D F 2 Q o et D D Q 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 a picture If you set the date and time with the menu operations the screen will return to the N Set up menu Press the OK button again Pressing the MENU button while adjusting the date cancels the settings made so far and switches the camera to Capture mode If the power is turned on without the date and time set the Date Adjust screen is displayed if Initial Setting has been performed You can also set the date later by menu operations p 220 e 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 220 p 224 peyejys buiyey i Attaching the Lens
106. display this not supported by this camera You may be able image to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the No card in the camera camera p 40 The SD Memory Card has a problem and image Memory card error capture and playback are impossible It may be viewable on a PC but not with this camera The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a Card not formatted computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera Use the card after formatting it with this camera p 218 Cardiocked A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera Unlock the SD Memory Card p 41 The card is electronically Data is protected by the SD Memory Card locked security feature This image cannot be enlarged You are trying to enlarge an image that cannot be enlarged You are trying to delete an image that is This image is protected protected Remove protection from the image p 189 The battery is exhausted Install a charged i es battery in the camera p 35 Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery Not enough battery remaining level is insufficient Replace the battery with a to clean sensor charged one or use an AC adaptor D AC50 optional p 39 xipueddy i Appears during pixel mapping if the battery level Not enough battery remaining is insufficient Replace the battery with a charged to activate Pixel Mapping one or use an
107. e Slave flash Multiple flash High speed flash sync O Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes O O C2 Yes 4 Rz Cc Wireless flash 1 When using DA D FA FA J FA For A lens 2 Shutter speed of 1 90 sec or slower 3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ 1 3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built in flash and 2 3 can be output by the external flash 4 Multiple AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units or a combination of an AF540F GZ AF360FGZ unit and the built in flash is required 5 Only available when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ c 2 a D zu D m About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to DIGITAL but the difference in angle of view between standard 35 mm format and the 20D is automatically calculated based on the focal length of the lens used 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 AC 20D is on it returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off metering timer 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm AF360FGZ Off i i rm hom em pem tm fromm e metering timer 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm On Using wide angle panel Using P TTL Auto Mode Use this flash mode with the AF540FGZ AF360FGZ or AF200FG flash u
108. e and M Hyper manual mode TAv amp M Aperture Priority mode or M Hyper manual 28 Release when Sets to release shutter while the built in flash is Charging charging turned to the preview position Sets whether to switch the number of recordable images in the LCD panel and viewfinder to the sensitivity display When set to On if the focus mode is set to AF S and a manual focus lens is attached catch in 34 Catch in focus focus shooting is possible and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus 35 AF Adjustment Performs AF adjustment p 106 36 Using aperture Sets to enable shutter release when lens l M p 251 ring aperture ring is set at other than A Reset Custom Resets all the settings in the Custom Setting l p 239 Function menu to the defaults Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items Fn CUSTOM IMAGE O AUTO AWB IS x Fn Exit 31 Display Sensitivity Press the Fn button in Capture mode The Fn menu appears suonounJ Bunoous Press the four way controller A V 4 gt or the OK button to set the operation Key or Drive Mode Selects Continuous shooting Self timer or Remote control Oyo Flash Mode Adjusts the method of flash discharge Adjusts the color balance to match the White Balance type of the light source illuminating the subject Lu Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity OK Custom Image Sets image processing p 154 suonounJ Bunoou
109. e blower Do not clean the sensor 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 CMOS sensor when no lens is on the camera When the battery level is low Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor is displayed on the monitor If you are not using the AC adapter D AC50 please use a battery with ample capacity remaining If the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning a message will be displayed on the monitor and a warning beep will sound 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 CMOS sensor or the mirror It is recommended to use the AC adapter D AC50 optional when cleaning the sensor The self timer lamp blinks and Cln appears on the LCD panel while cleaning the sensor This camera features a CMOS sensor shifting shake reduction system and it may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS sensor It is not a malfunction 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens 2 Turn the camera on J Select Sensor Cleaning in the Set up menu xipueddy Press the four way controller gt The Sensor Cleaning screen appears Use the four way controller Sensor Cleaning A V to select Mirror Up Starts mirror lockup to clean the sensor Turn the power off to finish Mirror Up
110. e factory default settings Table notations are as follows The current setting last memory is saved when the camera is turned off Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function p 237 No The setting is saved even after reset 3 Rec Mode Menu Item Default Setting Exposure Mode JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality File Format RAW file format a Extended White Balance Lope p 131 Bracket Saturation Hue Contrast Sharpness Off Multi Number of shots pe Wed m Xe Cancel each time On E Si S RAW butt p 159 utton JPEG RAW RAW uc Yes P p 103 p 167 Memory All amp On p 236 Input Focal Length 35 Focal Length Appears only when Mode dial is set to USER USER xipueddy gt Playback Menu ltem Bright Dark area Playback display Quick Zoom Display Time Instant Review Histogram Bright Dark area Show Grid Live View AF Frame Display Digital Histogram Preview Bright Dark area Interval Slideshow Repeat Playback X Set up Menu Beep Date Adjust World Time setting Hometown City ene ne Hometown DST Destination City Destination DST Language aa Text Size Guide display Brightness Level Default Setting According to default setting According to default setting According to default setting Same as Hometown Same as Hometown According to default se
111. e to the pop up menu if there is one When the quality level is changed the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen JPEG Rec Pixels JPEG Qualit File Format RAW file format Extended Bracket Multi exposure MENU Cancel Jj 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 auton Even after you press the MENU button and close the menu screen your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly such as by removing the battery while the camera is on los You can use the front e dial to display the previous next page and the rear e dial to switch among the II Rec Mode menu the gt Playback menu N Set up menu and C Custom Setting menu when no pop up menu is displayed e If the MENU button is pressed in Capture mode the 43 Rec Mode menu appears If the MENU button is pressed in Playback mode the gt Playback menu appears QU D h ie D c o gt e lt oO c eO Q 3 D e OJ D h o D c o 2 e lt o c o t 3 D t Using the Mode Dial Dial indicator AN You can switch the Exposure mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial in
112. ed with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to AWB Auto or to intentionally apply a creative effect to your images The default setting is AWB Auto Aute Automatically adjusts the white balance About 4000 to 8000K e Daylight For use when taking pictures in sunlight About 5200K Shade For use when taking pictures in the shade It reduces the bluish color tones in a picture About 8000K For use when taking pictures on cloudy days About e Cloudy 6000K For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting Fluorescent Select the type of fluorescent light from W white about Light 4200K N neutral white about 5000K and D daylight about 6500K For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other Tungsten l l a tungsten light It reduces the reddish color tones in a 9 picture About 2850K Flash For use when taking pictures using the built in flash About 5400K Use this to manually adjust the white balance according to Manual the lighting so that white objects appear as a natural white Color Use figures to set the color temperature You can save Temperature three settings The color temperature K is an estimate This does not indicate precise colors o gt oO oO c gt e o D eu c gt Q o 1 Press the Fn button Fn CUSTOM IMAGE The Fn menu appears C AWB ISO AUTO x Fn Exit 2 Press the four way controller White Balance lt
113. elect Playback display in the gt Playback menu 2 Press the four way controller Playback display gt Bright Dark area lt 0 Quick Zoom Off Use the four way controller lt gt to select amp On oro Off Use the four way controller V to select Quick Zoom Press the four way controller gt and use the four way controller A V to select the magnification Press the OK button Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images Deleting Multiple Images Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once Me Deleted images cannot be restored KC A confirmation screen appears when there are protected images Ns Press the gt button Press the m button twice The Delete All screen appears Qs O z T O O Use the four way controller A V to select Delete All p Delete all images on memory card Delete All Cancel MENU 5 OK OK suomnoun J yoeqhe d y suo oun yoeqhe d i 4 Press the OK button All images are deleted A confirmation screen appears when there are protected images Press the jd four way controller A V to select 3 image s Delete All or Leave All and press the Protected images are found OK button Delete All _ Leave All OK OK Deleting Selected Images from Multi image Display You can delete multiple images from the
114. enu 5 E AF S Press the four way controller gt twice X is displayed in the upper tab N Set up menu Use the four way controller V to select Language z 3 in the bottom row Press the four way controller gt The Language a3 screen appears Use the four way controller A V 4 gt to select the desired language and press the OK button The X Set up menu for the selected language appears Refer to the following pages and set the desired city for Hometown and the current date and time as necessary To change Hometown Setting the World Time p 221 To change date and time Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style p 220 When Hometown and the date and time are not set the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen will be displayed when the camera is turned on again papes Bue pejiejs buiyey Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Press the four way controller gt Date Adjust n gt Date Style mm dd yy 24h ww The frame moves to mm dd yy Date 01 01 2008 Time 00 00 MENU Cancel Use the four way controller A V to choose the date style Press the four way controller Date Adjust gt Date Style mm dd yy 24h v The frame moves to 24h Date 01 01 2008 Time 00 00 MENU Cancel Use the four way controller A V to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour
115. er selected with the text selection cursor to the position of the text change cursor eO Q 3 D u o D z gt e o sbunjeg eJouie 2 A Mem After entering the desired characters press the Fn button The text is changed Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode You can reset the file name to the default setting by selecting Reset File Name p 241 Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings 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 N Set up menu p 216 t Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment p 191 Text Size Std Guide display 3 sec Brightness Level 0 LCD Color Tuning Video Out NTSC USB Connection MENU Cancel lS The default video output format differs depending on the region When you change the region set in World Time the Video Out setting changes to the default setting for that city 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 N Set up menu p 216 Folder Name File Name Select battery Pixel Mapping Dust Alert sbunjeg eJouie 23 MENU Can
116. etting menu appears when the camera is turned on with the Shake Reduction switch on and a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length p 65 is mounted Set Focal Length manually on the Input Focal Length setting menu E E 2 im The Input Focal Length setting menu does not appear when using a lens that supports automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length because Focal Length is set automatically When using a lens without the A position on the aperture or with the aperture set to a position other than the A position set 36 Using aperture ring on the C Custom Setting menu to Permitted Use the four way controller Fmewfses Deng Input Focal Length lt gt or the rear e dial to set Focal Length Focal Length Select from the following 34 focal length ROUES UR 120 135 values The default setting is 35 Vus 8 10 12 15 18 20 24 28 30 35 186160180 200250300 360 400 450 500 Soeopopo e f the focal length for your lens is not listed above select the value closest to the actual focal length example 18 for 17 mm and 100 for 105 mm When using a zoom lens select the actual focal length at the zoom setting in the same manner Effect of Shake Reduction is influenced by the shooting distance as well as focal length information The Shake Reduction function may not perform as expec
117. eview methods Live View Displays a real time image on the monitor Optical Preview For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder Digital Preview naa the composition exposure and focus in the Selecting the Preview Method Choose whether to use Live View Optical Preview or Digital Preview when the main switch is turned to the preview position The default setting is Live View Set in 30 Preview Method in the C Custom Setting menu p 74 Bo Preview Method 1 Live View 2 Optical Preview 3 Digital Preview o gt oO oO ES 2 e Tl c 2 O em oO o For checking composition and focus on the LCD monitor in real time em While setting Multi exposure p 103 preview is Optical Preview regardless of the 30 Preview Method setting suonounJ 6unoous N Displaying the Preview Displaying the Live View 1 if a Focus on the subject and then turn the main switch to The mirror raises and a real time image is displayed on the monitor Turn the main switch to again to exit Live View Live View can be displayed for up to 3 minutes If Live View is used in places where the camera may become hot such as in direct sunlight temperature warning may appear on the monitor Cancel Live View as the internal temperature of the camera is rising If Live View is used even after temperature warning appears Live View may end before 3 minutes elapse
118. h 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 both objects closer and farther will also be in focus This focused range is called the depth of field The depth of field for the 20 D 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 The wider the wide angle lens and the farther away the subject the deeper the depth of field is some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their designs Depth of field Shallow sc gt Deep Open mF Close FIDEI Smaller value Larger value Lens focal length Longer 5 Shorter Telephoto Wide angle Distance to the subject Near sc gt Far suonounJ Bunoous Setting the Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings The sensitivity can be set to AUTO or within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200 The default setting is AUTO Set Sensitivity in the Fn menu p 75 Sensitivity AUTO 100 400 Fn D Range lw Sensitivity in the Fn menu cannot be used to set the sensitivity when the exposure mode is set to Sv Sensitivity Priority Turn the rear e dial in Capture mode to make the setting p 85 e Settings other than AUTO are not ava
119. hat is set to the Trailing curtain sync function the built in flash will also use this mode Confirm that both flash units are fully charged before shooting Using the Built in Flash with the External Flash As shown in the illustration 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 can be mounted using the tripod screw 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 Discharging Multiple Flashes use 4 oy Buisf You can combine two or more external flashes AF540FGZ AF360FGZ or AF 200FG or you can use two or more external flashes in combination with the built in flash You can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash to connect the AF540FGZ You can connect AF360FGZ or AF200FG units as shown in the illustration below Connect an external flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F optional to the Off Camera Shoe Adapter F optional and then connect another Off Camera Shoe Adapter F with external flash using the Extension Cord F5P optional Refer to the flash manual for details 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 fro
120. he Contrast Control Sync mode is set on the external master flash unit the flash output ratio is 2 master unit 1 slave units When external flash is used in combination with the built in flash the flash output ratio is 2 external flash 1 built in flash When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built in flash P TTL is used for flash control X sync Socket You can connect an external flash to the camera with a sync cord by using the X sync socket auton e The use of high voltage or high current external flashes may cause a camera breakdown When a cord is connected to the X sync socket linked functions will not work To prevent vignetting caused from Trailing curtain sync it is recommended to take a test shot using a shutter speed one level slower than the flash sync speed The contact of the X sync socket is not splash and dust resistant Attach the provided Sync socket 2P cap when not in use use 4 oy Buisf Memo 6 Shooting Settings This chapter describes how to set the save format for pictures taken and other settings Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode Custom Image 154 Setting the File Format 156 sBunjes Bunoous N Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode Custom Image By using Custom Image to change the Image Tone you can adjust settings such
121. he graph peaks in the middle If the image is too dark the peak is on the left side and if it is too bright the peak is on the right side Pu Dark image Correct image Bright image When the image is too dark the part to the left is cut off dark portions with no detail and when the image is too bright the part to the right is cut off bright portions with no detail Bright portions blink red on the monitor and dark portions blink yellow when Bright Dark area is on t Playing Back Images p 68 t Setting the Display for Instant Review Live View and Digital Preview p 227 Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually in the middle for images in which contrast is balanced The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid level brightness Understanding Color Balance Distribution of color intensity is displayed for each color in the RGB histogram The right side of the graphs look similar for images that have White Balance adjusted well If only one color is lopsided to the left that color is too intense t Setting the White Balance p 160 U Q lt o Q Oo lt TI c gt Oo E Oo gt o 184 X D lt c D O n T c 3 o et Oo 5 m Setting the Playback Display You can set whether or not to display the Bright Dark area warning in Playback mode and set the initial magnification when enlarging images 1 S
122. herefore the flash can be used in a range of about 0 9 m to 4 6 m The flash cannot be used when the distance is 0 7 m or less When the flash is used at closer than 0 7 m it causes vignetting in the picture corners light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over exposed c a P gt D D m Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances Aperture value used F Guide number Shooting distance Example When sensitivity is ISO 100 and shooting distance is 3 m aperture value is F 13 3 4 3 If the resulting number 4 3 in the above example is not available as a lens aperture the smaller number that is closest 4 0 in the above example is generally used DA D FA FA J FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built in Flash Depending on the lens used with the amp 20D even if a lens without a hood is attached the use of the built in flash may not be possible or may be limited due to vignetting DA D FA FA J and FA lenses not listed below can be used without problems Following are evaluated without a hood Unavailable due to vignetting DA Fish eye 10 17mm F3 5 4 5ED IF DA12 24mm F4ED AL Available depending on other factors F Fish eye 17 28mm F3 5 4 5 Mi may occur if focal length is less than When the focal length is less than 28 mm or when the focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or
123. hip for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there are no representatives of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing
124. ht scenes etc The subject is too Move away from the subject or turn off the close Shake Reduction function and use a tripod In rare cases the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again When the mirror remains in the up position take the battery out and put it back in again Then turn the power on The mirror will retract After the procedure is done if the camera operates correctly it does not require any repairs Refer to p 11 of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual for details on connecting the camera to a PC xipueddy Main Specifications xipueddy of Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity File Format JPEG Quality Storage Medium Number of Shots Recorded File Format TTL autofocus auto exposure SLR digital still camera with built in retractable P TTL flash Approx 14 6 megapixels Total pixels approx 15 07 megapixels CMOS with a primary color filter 14 60 RAW 4672x3104 pixels 149 JPEG 4672x3104 pixels 10m 3872x2592 pixels 6m 3008x2000 pixels 2m 1824x1216 pixels Auto ISO 100 to 3200 Standard output sensitivity EV steps can be set to 1 EV 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV ISO 6400 is available with the custom function setting up to ISO 1600 is available during B RAW PEF DNG JPEG Exif 2 2
125. hutter speed for expressing moving subjects Lets you set aperture for controlling the depth of field Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes Change Shutter Speed EV Com pensation suonounJ Bunoous Change Exposure EV Com SENE pensation Change Sen Description Aperture sitivity Mode Speed The shutter speed is locked at 1 180 seconds Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed X Flash X Sync speed Referto p 101 for details on EV compensation for M Hyper manual and X Flash X sync speed About Program Line In 1 Program Line in the C Custom Setting menu choose normal Program line or one of the following In Bl and P exposure is regulated according to the set Program line Normal program is the basic Program Automatic Exposure Hi Speed Hi Hi speed priority program is a Program Automatic speed priority Exposure that prioritizes high shutter speeds Depth Depth Depth of field priority program is a Program Automatic of field priority Exposure that prioritizes lower aperture suonounJ Bunoous N MTF
126. ilable in Sensitivity when the exposure mode is set to TAv Shutter amp Aperture Priority When the exposure mode is set to B Bulb the upper sensitivity limit is ISO 1600 The sensitivity range can be expanded to a range of ISO 100 to 6400 when 4 Expand sensitivity in the C Custom Setting menu is set to On Noise Reduction is set to Strong when shooting with a sensitivity of ISO 3200 or higher regardless of the 18 High ISO Noise Reduction setting p 80 in the C Custom Setting menu Captured images can show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set You can set whether to lock the ISO sensitivity adjustment to increments of 1 EV or to coordinate it with the EV Steps p 101 in 3 Sensitivity Steps in the C Custom Setting menu suonounJ 6unoous N Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to AUTO The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of ISO 100 400 by default Turn the front or rear e dial to set the range in Sensitivity in the Fn menu Front e dial Sets the lower sensitivity limit Sets the upper sensitivity limit Le When the exposure mode is set to M Hyper manual B Bulb or X Flash X sync speed the sensitivity cannot be set to AUTO Changing the Sensitivity in Capture Mode Press the OK button in Capture mode The set sensitivity is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfi
127. ing portraits with the sunset in the background Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully le Slow Speed sync slows the shutter speed Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake The picture will also blur if the subject moves e Slow speed sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash e Using P Sv Av mode 1 2 3 4 e Using TV TAv M mode 1 2 3 4 O1 Set the mode dial to P Sv or Av Press the 4UP button Press the Fn button and press the four way controller V Select Ss or o and press the OK button The shutter speed is set slower to give the appropriate exposure for the background Take the picture yse 4 oy Buisf Set the mode dial to Tv TAv or M Press the Fn button and press the four way controller V Select or o and press the OK button Set the shutter speed TV or shutter speed and aperture TAv M Set so that proper exposure is obtained in 1 180 sec or slower Press the 4UP button Take the picture use 4 94 Buisf Using Trailing Curtain Sync Trailing curtain sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter curtain closes When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed Trailing curtain sync and Slow speed sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged For example when shooting a moving car with Trailing curtain sync
128. ings 153 Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode Custom IMAGE uuo ia deune de exuta de educa dux Du rb rime aUa eid d da 154 Setting th File Format oisi tiii dio puiax i puit aou eee er unn ed s 156 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels eseeeesseseeees 156 Setting the JPEG Quality Level essen 157 Setting the File Format iare d Fein E ince 158 Setting the RAW Button Function eeeseeeeeeeneeeeee 159 Setting the White Balance eese 160 Setting the Color SD ACC sais tol ate cane UMS qul UH Ede dg ea V Ve RUE TO UI RD 167 Playback Functions 169 How to Operate the Menus During Playback 170 gt Playback Menu Setting Items 0 0 0 0 ccc cece ceceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeenenes 170 C Custom Setting Menu Setting Items sssse 170 Playback Fn Menu Setting Items eeseseeseeeeesee 171 Rotating Imag6eSs ii eiu a uU ieu deed ecd 172 Enlarging Playback Images e 173 Displaying Multiple Images 175 Displaying d Folder iioii tur cad dea oec ca ax et ve cse Cae Tore eere UE DATUR 177 Comparing Images esee por aE Veiuunudub porca d dulce ue mucus 178 SCS S OW eR 179 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval ccccsseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 181 Changing Pla
129. inted The number of pictures that can be taken the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card decreases 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 2m 1824x1216 is adequate Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for JPEG images on the l Rec Mode menu iz Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels p 156 iz Setting the JPEG Quality Level p 157 e JPEG Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality and Approximate Image Storage Capacity 0 0 0 4 KKK JPEG Rec Pixels Premium Best Ww 4672x3708 4 58 34 58 50 The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity when using a 512 MB SD Memory Card e The above figures may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions shooting mode and SD Memory Card etc Le When the number of storable images exceeds 500 captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each However in Auto Bracket images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed even if the number of images exceeds 500 When the File Format is RAW With 20D you can record in the ve
130. isconnecting the USB Cable esee 213 Camera Settings 215 How to Operate the X Set up Menu 216 X Set up Menu Setting ltems se 216 Formatting the SD Memory Card 218 Setting the Beep Setting Date and Time and Display E acltrrlreee m 219 Turning the Beep On and Off sese 219 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style 220 Setting the World TINO ieirik foh se did onu cep oaa Eo a 221 Setting the Display Language seseseeeem 224 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display 225 SEUNG the Text SZO couch ianelsoute bestia eode uuo assa uio Di ose p QUE o OS 225 Setting the Guide Display Time sseeeseeeeeeeeneee 225 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ssseeeeesssssse 226 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor LCD Color Tuning 226 Setting the Display for Instant Review Live View and Digital icd ante stew rnecad caewed a sve are tec Cetera te eur bedsetan 22 Setting the Image File Naming Convention 230 Selecting the Folder Name cccccccccesceeceeseeeeeeeeseesseeeeessnesseeas 230 Selecting the File Number Setting sess 230 Setting the FileName ssieknrnen ccm 231 Selecting the Video Output
131. itional Simplified and Japanese t Setting the Display Language p 45 i Language 4 m English Dansk Pycckn Francais Svenska 30 Deutsch Suomi PXA Espa ol Polski Px i Portugu s e tina HA Italiano Magyar Nederlands T rkce MENU Cancel sBulyjas eJouie 23 A Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display Setting the Text Size You can set the size of the text selected in the menus to Std normal display or Large magnified display Set in Text Size in the N Set up menu p 216 Text Size Guide display Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Out NTSC USB Connection PC MENU Cancel Setting the Guide Display Time Set the length of time that the guides are displayed on the monitor when the camera is turned on or the exposure mode is changed p 22 Select from Off 3 sec 10 sec and 30 sec The default setting is 3 sec Set in Guide display in the N Set up menu p 216 Text Size Guide displa Brightness Level 3sec LCD Color Tuning Video Out USB Connection PC MENU Cancel sbunjeg eJouie 2 sBulyjas eJouie 2 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the monitor Adjust settings when the monitor is hard to see Set in Brightness Level in the X Set up menu p 216 eii A Set up E Adjusting the Color of the Monitor LCD Color Tuning Adjusts the color of the monitor 1 Select LCD Colo
132. ity mode even if the mode dial is at BP Sv Tv or TAv when the aperture is set to a value other than A 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 diaphragm accessories ae changes in relation to the open Priority mode such as auto extension aperture but an exposure error may tube K occur In the viewfinder F appears for the aperture indicator D FA FA F A M S with A diaphragm accessories V Aperture Pictures can be taken with the Priority mode ified rt lue but such as extension tube K specitied aperture value but an exposure error may occur In the Av Aperture viewfinder F appears for the Priority mode aperture indicator Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens lens only Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the manual aperture range In the FA F soft 85mm FA soft Av Aperture viewfinder F appears for the 28mm lens only Priority mode aperture indicator When depth of field is checked Optical Preview AE 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 aperture indicator When depth of field is checked Optical Preview AE Metering is switched on Exposure check is possible M Hyper All lenses manual mode xipueddy i xipueddy
133. ject looks sharp on the focusing screen Using the AF Button The AF button operates the autofocus mechanism in the same manner as when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Capturing is performed with the shutter release button When the subject is focused with the AF button in AF S Single mode focus lock is activated while the button is pressed The subject will continue to be focused Autofocus activates while the AF button is pressed in AF C Continuous mode Shooting in Catch in Focus Mode When 34 Catch in focus is set to On in the C Custom Setting menu if the focus mode is set to AF S and one of the following types of lenses is attached catch in focus shooting is possible and the shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus Manual focus lens e DA or FA lens that has a AF and MF setting on the lens the setting on the lens must also be set to MF before shooting e How to Take Pictures 1 Attach lens to the camera 2 Set the focus mode lever to AF S 3 Set focus on a position the subject will pass 4 Use the cable switch CS 205 and press the shutter release button fully The shutter is released automatically when the subject comes into focus in the set position Checking the Composition Exposure and Focus Before Shooting You can use the preview function to check the depth of field composition exposure and focus before taking a picture There are 3 pr
134. ket or Extended Bracket cannot be used together The mode set last is used suonounJ Bunoous P You can focus with the following methods Autofocus The camera is focused when the shutter release ied button is pressed halfway MF Manualfocus Manually adjust the focus Using the Autofocus You can also choose the autofocus mode from AF S Single mode where the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position and AF C Continuous mode where the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway The factory default setting is AF S Set the focus mode lever to AF S or AF C suonounJ Bunoous p When the shutter release button is pressed Single mode halfway to focus on the subject the focus is locked at that position The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button AF C Continuous mode is pressed halfway Even if the subject is not in focus the shutter can be released when the shutter release button is pressed fully Mom Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator 4B appears in the viewfinder when focused When blinking the subject is not in focus D on p 58 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus Focus Indicator The camera can be focused by pressing the AF button
135. l Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark Using the TAv Shutter amp Aperture Priority Mode You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject 1 Set the mode dial to TAv 2 Turn the front e dial and adjust the shutter speed suonounJ Bunoous J Turn the rear e dial and adjust the aperture value The shutter speed aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel suonounJ Bunoous le e Turn the front e dial while pressing the 24 button to change the EV compensation value p 100 e Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in 2 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 101 e Settings other than AUTO are not available in Sensitivity in the Fn menu 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 sensitivity display will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Change the shutter speed and aperture When the indication stops blinking you can take the picture with proper exposure
136. lens with an aperture ring You can change the Program line to use Set in 1 Program Line in the C Custom Setting menu p 82 You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria Set Sensitivity to AUTO in the Fn menu p 78 zy Hyper program e To change the shutter speed You can switch to Shutter Priority automatic exposure by turning the front e dial in P Hyper program mode You can only set the shutter speed to a value that will give a correct exposure with the aperture range of the lens being used If the brightness changes and the aperture value is outside the relative range the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Press the Green button to return to Hyper program automatic exposure e To change the aperture You can switch to Aperture Priority automatic exposure by turning the rear e dial in P Hyper program mode You can only set the aperture to a value that will give a correct exposure within the range of available shutter speeds If the brightness changes and the shutter speed is outside the relative range the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Press the Green button to return to Hyper program automatic exposure o gt oO Oo ES e Tl c o em oO o Using the Sv Sensitivity Priori
137. ler A Y BA Aseo Ta to select PictBridge Text Size Std Guide display 3 sec Brightness Level 0 LCD Color Tuning Video Out USB Connection PictBridge MENU Cancel Ok OK eq Press the OK button The setting is changed u Press the MENU button es we y woy Hulud e Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Turn off the camera 2 Face the arrow on the provided USB cable toward the A mark on the camera and connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers as J Turn the printer on 4 After printer start up is complete turn the camera on as Select printing mode The PictBridge menu appears At see Ok OK Me PictBridge menu is not displayed if USB Connection is set to PC eJoule au woz DunulJd i 1 amp n eJoule y woy DunulJd amp Printing Single Images Use the four way controller A V to select Single Image on as the PictBridge menu Selectipnintingimode ai see 0 OK Press the OK button The Print single image screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image to print Use the four way controller 4 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 iw The
138. less vignetting may occur use 4 oy Buisf A DA16 45mm F4ED AL When the focal length is 20 mm or less or when the focal length is 35 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 5 m vignetting may occur DA18 250mm F3 5 6 3ED AL IF Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less than 35 mm FA 28 70mm F2 8AL Vignetting may occur if focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 m FA Soft 28mm F2 8 Built in flash always discharges fully FA Soft 85mm F2 8 Built in flash always discharges fully DA 16 50mm F2 8ED AL IF SDM Using an External Flash Optional Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ AF360FGZ or AF200FG enables a variety of flash modes such as P TTL auto flash mode depending on the external flash being used See the chart below for details AF540FGZ AF360FGZ AF200FG Yes Available Restricted No Not available Camera Function Red eye reduction flash lt n j lt N Automatic flash discharge After the flash is charged the camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed Aperture is automatically setin P Hyper program mode and Tv Shutter Priority mode Auto check in the viewfinder Z O zx P TTL auto flash appropriate sensitivity 100 to 1600 Slow speed sync 4 c a e P gt D D m Flash exposure compensation AF illuminator o d Trailing curtain sync Contrast control sync flash mod
139. lly iz Operating the shutter release button p 57 iz Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on p 58 t Using the Built in Flash p 60 d Focus indicator t Selecting the Focusing Area AF Point ves p 107 You can preview the image in the monitor and check the composition exposure and focus before taking the picture p 113 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken 6 Review the captured image on the monitor Image appears for 1 second on the monitor after capturing Instant Review You can magnify the image during Instant Review with the rear e dial p 174 You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the button t Setting the Instant Review p 227 t Deleting Images p 70 t Bright Dark Area Display p 227 t Histogram Display p 227 Operating the shutter release button The shutter release button has two working positions vg 7 7 7 Y ZEN Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully first position second position suorneJjedo oiseg Pressing it down halfway first position turns on the viewfinder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates Pressing it fully second position takes the picture os 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 indicat
140. lose the card cover The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to 1 LOCK protects the existing data by SD prohibiting recording of new data deletion Du 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 it is not used for a long time the data on
141. m other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown We recommend using the AF540FGZ AF360FGZ or AF200FG 150 er 2 P D zu D m When combining two or more external flashes C el esf gt i ess EET T3 i Sf NCS NCCC CCdaG Le When using multiple external flashes or an external flash with the built in flash P TTL is used for flash control Contrast Control Sync Flash Combining two or more external flashes AF540FGZ AF360FGZ or AF200FG or using an external flash in combination with the built in flash allows multiple flash photography contrast control sync flash photography This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from multiple units Me The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ 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 PENTAX automatic flashes 1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly p 149 2 Set the sync mode for the external flash to the Contrast Control Sync 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 Le When using two or more external flashes and t
142. n Set the main switch to to display Digital Preview with the set Color Temperature 9 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance 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 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 12000 K O O 1 O O O o O v o D 7y 2 23 E lt O0 c D D o m eo 9 S a o 3 aS o e id o a gt O 5s 7 Ti p ec a v c m 3 fe o 2t o Q 5 o c A rr D gt m o o o O a c D o c 3 Oo id aq e gt Q gt e 44611 3u82se40n 4 831UM E amp 13jn8N Setting the Color Space You can set the color space to use The default setting is SRGB Sets to SRGB color space AdobeRGB Sets to AdobeRGB color space Set Color Space in the 49 Rec Mode menu p 72 Rec Mode Interval Shooting Off Color Space GE RAW button AdobeRGB Memory Input Focal Length MENU Cancel S File names differ depending on the color space setting as shown below For sRGB IMGPxxxx JPG For AdobeRGB IGPxxxx JPG You can change IMGP and IGP to the desi
143. n 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 following measures can be used to combat tt e Brighten the surroundings when shooting e Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use Use a flash that supports red eye reduction 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 48 Auto flasht Redeye reduct in Green mode or o Flash On Red eye or SLOW Slow speed sync Red eye 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 of the flash in this way is called Daylight Sync Shooting Flash On is used when shooting with Daylight Sync Shooting e Taking pictures Hyper program 1 Pop up the flash manually and c
144. n multiple images are selected all images are edited with the same parameters If Quality Level is not set to TIFF images are saved as JPEG images 1 Select Change Setting in Step 3 of p 197 or Step 5 of p 199 and press the OK button The parameter setting screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to choose the parameter you want to change The following parameters can be changed JPEG Recorded 14 64 4672x3104 10m 3872x2592 Pixels 6m 3008x2000 2m 1824x1216 Quality Level Jo Premium Best y Better Good TIFF AWB Auto 3 Daylight Ox Shade Cloudy EN Daylight white fluorescent lights E W White light fluorescent lights 4D Daylight colors fluorescent lights 4 Tungsten Light 4 White Balance Flash amp Manual Color Temperature three types Sensitivity 2 0 2 0 Image Tone Saturation Filter Effect Hue Toning Custom Image Contrast Sharpness Color Space SRGB AdobeRGB High ISO Noise Noise reduction level 4 levels Reduction 1 If Quality Level is set to TIFF this is fixed at 4 6m 2 White Balance cannot be set for RAW files taken in Multi exposure mode J Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the parameter Use the four way controller to display the setting screen for White Balance Custom Image To make these settings see Adjusting the White B
145. nate LCD panel in the C Custom Setting menu OJ D h O D c o 2 e lt o c o t 3 D t eJoule JNO Buisf 940Jog A How to Operate the Menu This section explains operation methods for Rec Mode menu gt Playback menu N Set up menu and C Custom Setting menu Displaying the Menu screen a Press the MENU button in Capture mode The I Rec Mode menu appears on the monitor i Rec Mode JPEG Rec Pixels JPEG Quality File Format RAW file format Extended Bracket Multi exposure Press the four way controller gt The L Playback menu N Set up menu and C Custom Setting menu appear in order each time the four way controller is pressed The screen for the X Set up menu is shown on the right ERX Set up El USER Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language aa ai English Selecting and Setting a Menu Item Procedure to set the JPEG Quality on the IQ Rec Mode menu is explained as an example J Use the four way controller A V to choose an item Turn the front e dial to navigate the menu a page at a time Rec Mode JPEG Rec Pixels 146m JPEG Quality Pik File Format JPEG RAW file format PEF Extended Bracket Off Multi exposure Off 4 Press the four way controller gt Quality levels available when recording in JPEG format are displayed Press the four way controller 9 to mov
146. nder Turn the front e dial while pressing the OK button to change the sensitivity los You can set the sensitivity to ISO AUTO by pressing the Green button while pressing the OK button when the exposure mode is set to P Hyper program Tv Shutter Priority or Av Aperture Priority You can display the number of recordable images by pressing the OK button when the exposure mode is set to Sv Sensitivity Priority or TAv Shutter and Aperture Priority Expanding the Dynamic Range Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas By using the Expand Dynamic Range function you can expand the light level expressed by the CMOS sensor pixels making it more difficult for bright areas to occur in the image Press the Fn button for the Sensitivity setting in the Fn menu to turn this function on or off Sensitivity AUTO 200 400 D Range 200 Fn D Range lS When the dynamic range is expanded the sensitivity range is reduced to ISO 200 to 3200 o gt Oo Oo ES e TI c O em O o suonounJ Bunoous N Noise Reduction When you use a digital camera to shoot with a long exposure or high sensitivity setting image noise image roughness or unevenness becomes noticeable You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction Images shot with Noise Reduction take longer to save Set in 17 Slow Shutter Speed NR or 18
147. ndi esu tuve cuna eR vmi 112 Shooting in Catch in Focus Mode esseeeeeeeeee 112 Checking the Composition Exposure and Focus Before SNOOUNG EN OC CD CUT Dr 113 Selecting the Preview Method cccceccecsesceeeeeeeseesseeeeeeeseeseeees 113 Displaying the Preview ecieco tren Ee dro ard ed ratore ve cbe eventos 114 Continuous SIO OWING uses ce cedem od dine cade eo E xad eun iv UE EE 117 Interval SHOOUNG iius reni Cote EE er Eu ERE RE Ex Eve Peto Dou ao EU RUM ERN 120 Self Timer Shooting iouis ose rro here acere be uoo eod reso ne een 122 Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold Separately eod si devia oder Deve e eet bv de 125 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 128 Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting Auto Bracket eee eeee eere een 129 Storing User Settings sivc e HER Ea Cu Cre Ur be iul ied 133 Using the Flash 135 Compensating Flash Output ese 136 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash 137 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 138 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built in Flash 141 DA D FA FA J FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built in FIaSD uie ti cud e Fide des vut ue ds 142 Using an External Flash Optional 143 Shooting Sett
148. ness and the RGB histogram shows the distribution of color intensity Press the four way controller A V to switch between Brightness histogram and RGB histogram 3 2 4 T 4 Cl f 100 0004 ping 5 5 Brightness histogram RGB histogram 1 File Format 6 Switch Brightness histogram 2 Folder No File No of the image RGB histogram p 230 7 Histogram R 3 Protect icon p 189 8 Histogram G 4 DPOF settings p 204 9 Histogram B 5 Histogram Brightness p 182 ndicator 4 DPOF settings only appears for images with DPOF settings os Areas where blooming or dark portions blink if Bright Dark area warning is set to On in Playback display in the P Playback menu p 182 kh ODN Viewfinder 16 FE Ew TE 11 12 14 DER CENE Eo ISO N 8 10 AF frame p 52 Spot metering frame p 98 AF point p 107 Flash status p 60 Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set or is being charged Shutter speed p 76 Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with the front e dial Aperture p 77 Aperture when capturing or adjusting underlined when aperture can be adjusted with the rear e dial Focus indicator p 56 Appears when image is focused Blinks when the subject is not in focus Manual focus p 110 Appears when focus mode is MF EV bar p 94 p 100 Shows the
149. nges the Metering mode p 98 button Sets Exposure bracket shooting p 129 MENU button Displays the I Rec Mode menu p 72 Next press the four way controller 9 to display P Playback menu p 170 XN Set up menu p 216 and C Custom Setting menu p 73 INFO button Press to show shooting information on the monitor p 23 gt button Switches to the Playback mode p 68 Fn button Press to display the Fn menu p 75 Shake Reduction switch Turns the Shake Reduction function on or off p 65 OK button Saves the setting you selected in the menu Press when menu is not displayed to display the currently selected sensitivity in the LCD panel and viewfinder eJoule INO Hulsp 940Jog y Four way controller A Vv lt P Use this to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu AF point switching dial Sets focus area p 107 AF button Focuses on the target before metering p 104 AE L button Locks the exposure before shooting p 102 Rear e dial Sets the aperture and sensitivity values button Turn the front e dial while pressing this button to set the EV compensation value p 100 Press to illuminate the LCD panel p 29 eJoule JNO Buisf 940Jog A Playback Mode Functions of buttons dials and levers used during playback are noted The factory default settings are explained here Depending on the button or dial these settings can
150. ngs for taking the first picture You can combine Auto Bracket with the built in flash or external flash 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 Exposure Bracket is not available when the exposure mode is set to B Bulb mode Exposure Bracket and Multi exposure cannot be used together The mode set last is used When 8 One Push Bracketing in the C Custom Setting menu is set to On even if the shutter release button is not continuously pressed fully all frames are automatically shot with one press of the shutter release button Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures You can use Auto Bracket mode for only underexposure or overexposure shots by combining the operation with EV compensation p 100 Auto Bracket is performed in both cases on the basis of the specified EV compensation value Shooting in Extended Bracket Mode You can save pictures with three different white balance saturation hue sharpness and contrast levels Unlike exposure bracketing three pictures are saved with each shot You can set the saving order with 9 Auto Bracketing order in the C Custom Setting menu Auto Bracketing order 0 gt gt gt 0 gt
151. nit When flash mode is set to P TTL auto the flash pre flashes before the actual flash and confirms the subject the distance brightness contrast whether it is backlit etc using the camera s 16 segment metering sensor The flash output for the actual flash is adjusted based on the information obtained from the pre flash enabling flash photography with more appropriate exposure for the subject than with normal TTL auto P TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode when two or more AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units are used 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ 2 Turn on the camera and the external flash 3 Set the external flash mode to P TTL auto 4 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture vm P TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ AF360FGZ or AF200FG flash unit 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 4 or 48 Therefore it may not be suitable for daylight sync shooting Never press the 4UP 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 149 for the connection method Using High Speed Flash Sync Mode With the AF540FGZ
152. normalize he monitor 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 e Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag removing the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized 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 41 regarding the SD Memory Card Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor This will involve a fee Please do not press forcefully on the monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction Precautions for D LI50 Battery Usage DONOT INCINERATE DISASSEMBLE SHORT CIRCUIT DISPOSE OF IN FIRE OR HEAT ABOVE 140 F 60 C MAY CAUSE BURST OR BURN USE DESIGNATED CHARGER ONLY Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you we request that you complete the product registration which can be found on the CD ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website Thank you for your c
153. ns the procedure for resetting all settings to their default settings Appendix Explains troubleshooting introduces optional accessories and provides various resources SERERE The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below Shows reference page number explaining a related operation Shows useful information Shows precautions to take when operating the camera 1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names and functions of working parts before use K 20D Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Display Indicators coit oda sone otra emi conva vxa vada 22 How to Operate the Menu 30 Using the Mode Dial 32 When using menus and Fn menu items which cannot be changed due to camera settings appear gray and cannot be selected eJoule JNO Buisf 940Jog A K 20D Camera Characteristics Features a 23 4x15 6 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 14 6 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range Features Shake Reduction SR an image sensor shifting shake reduction system This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points The central 9 are wide cross area sensors
154. ntroller gt and use the four way controller 4 gt to select the city Press the four way controller V The cursor moves to DST daylight saving time Use the four way controller 4 gt to select amp On or O Off Press the OK button The camera returns to the Initial Setting screen Press the four way controller V The cursor moves to Text Size Press the four way controller Initial Setting gt and use the four way controller A V to select Std Language zis amp English or Large Lt New York Selecting Large magnifies the Text Size a selected menu item MENU Cancel Press the OK button twice The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed In this manual the menu screens hereafter are described with Text Size set to Std When an Incorrect Language is Set When you mistakenly select a language in the Language 3 screen you can perform the following operations to set the correct language 1 Press the MENU button once or twice to display the guides p 22 on the monitor p ZBZ2A The screen shown on the right is an B aire HH example of the guides displayed The RAW RAW 9 P LINE ATV displayed screen will vary depending on AF AF f E 8 V the selected language 2008 01 01 00 00 The guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds Capture mode Press the MENU button once amp is displayed in the upper tab Rec Mode m
155. nuously at approximately 3 frames per second Up to 38 frames can be shot in one sequence When JPEG quality is set to 114 6 Quality Level pictures are taken continuously at approximately 2 3 frames per second Pictures can be taken continuously until the SD Memory Card is full Ci Continuous shooting Hi Continuous shooting Lo 1 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears Fn CUSTOM IMAGE H AWB ISO AUTO x Fn Exit 2 Press the four way controller 4 The Drive Mode options screen appears Drive Mode Single frame shooting J Use the four way controller lt gt to select Gi Drive Mode Continuous shooting Hi Ok OK suonounJ Bunoous suonounJ Bunoous N u teem Press the four way controller V and use the four way controller 4 gt to select or amp Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures continuously Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop e If the focus mode is set to AF S Single mode focus is locked on the first focus position and pictures are taken at the set interval Focusing is continuously active during
156. ocal length for 35 mm cameras Example If 300 mm lens is used with K 20D 300 1 5 450 Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera Shake Reduction SR Shake Reduction SR on the 20D features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds compensating camera shake The camera may generate some operating noise when it is shaken such as when changing the composition of a picture It is not a malfunction QU D h ie D c o gt e lt lo c eO Q 3 D e Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera Check that all accessories are included Hot shoe cover Fx Eyecup Fe ME Viewfinder cap Installed on camera Installed on camera eJoule JNO Buisf 940Jog A SA Sync socket 2P cap Body mount cover Installed on camera Installed on camera Video cable Software CD ROM l VC28 S SW74 S SW75 Rechargeable lithium ion Battery charger D LI50 battery D BC50 Quick Guide LS Operating Manual PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAX REMOTE this manual PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Assistant 3 3 Operating Manual Operating Manual Names and Functions of Working Parts Camera Hot shoe Self Timer lamp Remote control receiver Mirror Strap lug X sync socket AF coupler Card cover Lens mount index Lens unlock button Lens information contacts
157. od In this camera select from k Premium Best Better or Good Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e mail Mired Proportional scale of measurement that consistently shows color change per unit Determined by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 1 000 000 ND Neutral Density Filter A filter with many saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without affecting the color tone of pictures Noise Reduction Process to reduce noise image roughness or unevenness caused by slow shutter speed or high sensitivity shooting NTSC PAL 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 image sensor RAW data is data before being internally processed by the camera Camera settings at the time of capture such as White Balance Contrast Saturation and Sharpness can be set for each frame after shooting In addition RAW data is 12 bit data that contains 16 times the information of 8 bit 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
158. ommended to avoid camera shake Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings The 20D features various Capture modes Focus modes and Drive modes suited for your intentions This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button 1 Set the mode dial to W The Exposure mode changes to lll Green mode In W proper exposure is determined by the camera and the shutter speed and aperture are automatically set p 83 suornejoedo oiseg 2 Set the focus mode lever to AFS The Focus mode changes to AF S Autofocus Single mode In AF S the lens automatically focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway When the image is focused the shutter can be released p 104 56 U D 9 o O o L 9 ont O 5 T J Mem Look through the viewfinder to view the subject A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder Using a Zoom Lens p 59 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject comes into focus The flash does not pop up automatically If the flash is necessary the flash status 4 blinks Press the 4UP button p 63 to pop up the flash manua
159. on during playback The Fn menu appears RAWISP PEG E fis 2H Fn BE Xie Press the four way controller A V lt gt or the OK button to set the operation Key or DPOF Settings Sets the DPOF settings p 204 Changes the color tone of captured Digital Filter images adds softening and slimming p 194 effects or adjusts the brightness RAW Display Converts RAW images to JPEG format p 197 Image You can display two images side by p 178 Comparison side Me RAW Display V cannot be selected when displaying a JPEG image e DPOF Settings A and Digital Filter 4 cannot be selected when displaying a RAW image Slideshow Plays back recorded images one after p 179 another suonoun J yoeqhe d i suonoun J yoeqhe d A Rotating Images The 4 20D features a function that uses a sensor to rotate and correct the direction of the image when an image is captured with the side of the shutter release button facing up and the Mode dial facing down You can also rotate the captured image 90 counterclockwise at a time with the steps below Press the P button Use the four way controller lt gt to display the image you want to rotate No Press the four way controller V The image is rotated 90 counterclockwise each time the button is pressed So Press the OK button Image rotation information is saved You cannot save image rotation information for
160. onfirm that the flash mode is set to Flash On p 63 2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged 3 Take the picture Le The picture may be overexposed if the background is too bright Without Daylight Sync With Daylight Sync Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function by simply turning on the Shake Reduction switch Shake Reduction The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur The Shake Reduction function allows you to take pictures at approximately 4 steps slower shutter speed without the risk of the camera shake The Shake Reduction function is ideal when taking pictures in the following situations e When taking pictures in dimly lit locations such as indoors at night on cloudy days and in the shade e When taking telephoto pictures Picture taken with Blurred picture the Shake Reduction function suornejedo oiseg Me The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring caused by movement of the subject To take pictures of a moving subject increase the shutter speed e The Shake Reduction function may not fully reduce camera shake when taking close up shots In this case it is recommended that the Shake Reduction function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripo
161. ooperation Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual Windows users p 9 Mac OS users p 10 for more information Memo Contents FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY esee 1 ABOUT THE CAMERA cunnar eus um stes orice case e EE 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE eene 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE 3 Care to be Taken During Handling ccccsccceeneeeeeeeseeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaaaees 3 CONG Soca tec deine taeda italia i casemate i E Teal crate enraged 6 Composition of the Operating Manual c ccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 KK 20D Camera Characteristics esee 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Cameras Ru e 17 Capture Mode TT 18 Playback MOOG ned 20 DISDIAY MMCIG ALORS e TN 22 MONO puc c TEE 22 BAT TLR 6 S NR E ent RI genre ey Sree Re one eee 27 LOD Pane Ne E ME 29 How to Operate the Menwu 1 eeeeee eren nnn 30 USING the Mode DIG eode ovre dos ate tee nuc tea a 32 Getting Started 33 Attaching he S p roris neo dita edema nd uedudedu lada Seve 34 Using the Battery uice esa sut Eso ed a DO 35 Charging the Baery eq eel 35 Inserting Removing the Battery
162. or AF360FGZ you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a 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 AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on the Camera 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ 2 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to Tv or M 3 Turn on the camera and the external flash 4 Set the external flash sync mode to HS high speed flash sync 5 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture les The 5 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 By using two external flashes AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ or using the built in flash with an external flash you can shoot in P TTL flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord High speed sync mode is also available for wireless shooting le Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS e Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to the camera to SLAVE use 4 oy Buisf use 4 oy Buisf N Setting the Channel for the External Flash on the Camera First set the channel for the external flash unit on the camera 1 Se
163. ormation display and No information display image only Mem e Detailed information display I Av 100 0001 ire Aris FS L X 24mm eo t0 1 4200 QN Ey Ey F2 8 4 1 5 5 0 5 ISO 200 10000K G2 A1 0 RAW ERI AdobeRGB 0 02 02 2008 10 39AM 0 Rotation information Captured image Protect Exposure mode Metering mode Flash mode Drive mode Shutter speed Shake Reduction Exposure bracket Multi exposure Extended bracket Aperture EV compensation Flash exposure compensation Folder No File No 16 Focus mode Gooo oconc5tom vma mde dede A eni of W N You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the PJ button 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 UJ D h O D c D Ce lt o em Oo Q 3 D ke Q 25 30 32 AF point position Lens focal length Image Tone Saturation Filter Effect Hue Toning Contrast Sharpness Fine Sharpness Sensitivity White balance Color temperature GM compensation BA compensation File format JPEG recorded pixels JPEG quality Color Space Shooting date time Indicators 6 Flash mode and 14 Flash exposure compensation only appear for images in which the flash was discharged W D h O o c o j ae lt oO c O e j D e e Histogram Display The 20D features two histogram displays The Brightness histogram shows the distribution of bright
164. ors stay on while shutter release button is pressed halfway The indications stay on for about 10 seconds default setting while the exposure metering timer is on after the button is released p 27 p 99 suoijeiadoC oiseg i Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on The autofocus mechanism is not perfect Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions a to f below These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator in the viewfinder If the subject cannot be focused automatically set the focus mode lever to MF and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder p 111 a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focusing area b Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing area Fast moving objects Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focusing area f Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focusing area e c d Subject may not be focused even when focus indicator is displayed when f above applies Using a Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject 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 fo
165. ote control shooting 3 sec delay shooting bulb shooting or wireless mode with an external flash If a type of lens that does not support automatic acquisition of lens information such as focal length is used p 65 the Input Focal Length menu appears Set Focal Length manually on the Input Focal Length setting menu Setting the Shake Reduction Function p 67 Turn the Shake Reduction switch off if you will not use the Shake Reduction function The Shake Reduction function will not fully work for about 2 seconds right after turning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off Wait for the Shake Reduction function to become stable before gently pressing the shutter release button to take a picture Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take pictures when W appears in the viewfinder Shake Reduction is available with any amp 20D compatible PENTAX lens However when the aperture ring is set at other than the A Auto position or alens without an A position is used the camera does not operate unless 36 Using aperture ring is set to Permitted in the C Custom Setting menu see p 75 see p 30 p 31 for operation method Set this beforehand Note that some functions are restricted when 36 Using aperture ring is set to Permitted in the C Custom Setting menu Refer to Notes on 36 Using Aperture Ring p 251 for details Setting the Shake Reduction Function The Input Focal Length s
166. ough it is a high dynamic range 3 levels image Select from three levels Changes the horizontal and Slim vertical ratio of images Adjust Left Wide height or width up to two times the Right Slim original size Changes the brightness of i ane Left Dark Brightness Mcd Adjust in a range of 8 Right Light When another image is selected with the four way controller lt gt the image appears in the set filter Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Save as Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen Select Cancel and press the OK button to return to single image playback mode Press the OK button The filtered image is saved under a different name Editing RAW Images You can convert captured RAW files into JPEG or TIFF files Editing One RAW Image 1 Press the Fn button in Playback mode The Fn menu appears 2 Press the four way controller V J Press the OK button The parameters recorded in the image file appear To specify the parameters see Specifying the Parameters p 200 sobeuu Duisse2oJd sobew Buisso2oJd Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Save image as a new file Save as Cancel MENU 5 OKOK Use the four way controller A V to select Save as Press the MENU button to return to the pre
167. p 169 for playback mode details suornejoedo oiseg suornejedo oiseg 7 Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image You can delete one image at a time Me Deleted images cannot be restored No 4 Protected images cannot be deleted Press the gt button and use the four way controller 4 gt to select an image to delete Press the button The Delete screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Delete Select the file format to delete for images saved in RAW format Delete JPEG Deletes only the JPEG image Delete RAW _ Deletes only the RAW image Delete Deletes both file formats RAW TJPEG Press the OK button The image is deleted Le When deleting multiple images refer to Deleting Multiple Images p 185 4 Shooting Functions This chapter describes the various basic and advanced shooting functions available with the K 20D How to Operate the Shooting Menus 72 Setting the Exposure 76 FOCUS UNG e E 104 Checking the Composition Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 113 Continuous Shooting 117 Interval Shooting iiio Icone c Eo Core ones Ee 120 Self Timer Shooting 122 Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold Ieri m
168. p 73 to lock the exposure value while focus is locked Exposure is not locked by default during focus lock Exposure is not locked when focus is locked Exposure is locked when focus is locked i 6 AE L with AF locked i 41 Off 2 On AE is not locked when the focus is locked 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 The focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus even during manual focus You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator 1 Set the focus mode lever to MF e 2 Look through the viewfinder 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 Les Focus manually using the matte field in the viewfinder when the subject is all difficult to focus p 58 and the focus indicator will not stay lit The beep can be turned off p 219 Using the Viewfinder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the viewfinder matte field 1 Set the focus mode lever to MF suonounJ Bunoous 112 o gt oO oO e Tl c O oO o 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the sub
169. pment 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 complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada FOR CALIFORNIA U S A ONLY Perchlorate Material special handling may apply The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material which may require special handling See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 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 as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative
170. ppears London DST MENU Cancel OK OK 05 25 sbunjeg eJouie 2 Use the four way controller V to select DST 8 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select amp On or a Off Select w On if the Destination city uses daylight saving time DST m 9 Press the OK button I World Time z E The World Time setting is saved London 4 5 New York 10 Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to take a picture Le See List of World Time Cities p 223 for cities that can be specified as a destination Select t Hometown setting in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting e appears on the guide display screen if World Time is set to Destination p 22 e When you change World Time the Video Out p 233 setting changes to the default setting for that city List of World Time Cities North America Honolulu Anchorage Buenos Aires Africa West Asia East Asia Johannesburg Istanbul Cairo Jerusalem Jeddah sbunjeg eJouie 23 Wellington Auckland Pago Pago Oceania Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed Set in Language s 588 in the N Set up menu p 216 You can choose from 18 languages English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Russian Korean Chinese Trad
171. ps JPEG it 6v X up to approx 115 frames Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec 2 sec with mirror up function Start by pressing the shutter release button Operation confirmation Possible to set beep Can be cancelled after operation PENTAX Remote Control F optional Release shutter immediately or three seconds after pressing the remote control shutter button Remote Continuous Shooting Quick return mirror mirror up function 2 sec self timer Image Tone 6 types Saturation Filter Effect Hue Toning Contrast Sharpness Three or five frames underexposed proper exposure and overexposed are shot continuously with exposure bracketing Selectable between 1 2 EV and 1 3 EV for EV steps Three frames are saved continuously with white balance saturation hue contrast and sharpness bracketing Select the number of shots between 2 and 9 Auto EV Adjust can be set according to the number of shots TTL multi 16 segment metering Exposure range from EV 0 to EV 21 at ISO 100 with 50 mm f 1 4 lens Center weighted and Spot metering mode can be set 3 EV 1 2 EV Steps 2 EV 1 3 EV Steps EV Steps can be selected Button type timer type two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed Built in Flash External Flash Sync Custom Function Time Function Dust Removal Power Battery Life 23 C Battery Exhaustion
172. r telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle les The smaller the number of the displayed focal length the wider the angle The larger the number the more magnified the image appears Power Zoom Auto Zoom is available if a Power Zoom compatible FA lens is used with this camera emo QD D 9 o O o L e EC oO o Wide Angle Telephoto dm Using the Built in Flash If you wish to discharge the flash in a dark or backlit location press the ZUP button to pop up the flash Select a flash mode to suit your purpose from the Flash options screen in the Fn menu You can adjust the flash output with the rear e dial in any Exposure mode other than Green mode The built in flash is optimum at about 0 7 m to 5 m from the subject 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 141 Compatibility of built in flash and lens Vignetting darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this DA D FA FA J FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built in Flash p 142 suornejedo oiseg auton When using the built in flash remove the lens hood before shooting The built in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set aperture lens
173. r 1 3 EV Set in 2 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 101 The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when exposure mode is set to B Bulb mode 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 17 Bulb shooting is available when using the remote control shooting mode p 125 The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button of the optional remote control is held down When the sensitivity is set to AUTO and exposure mode is set to B Bulb mode the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO p 78 When the exposure mode is set to B Bulb the upper sensitivity limit is ISO 1600 There is no limit on exposure time for Bulb shooting However we recommend using the AC adapter D AC50 optional when shooting with a long exposure setting as the battery is used while the shutter remains open Using the X Flash X Sync Speed Mode The shutter speed is locked at 1 180 seconds Use this when using an External flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed 1 Set the mode dial to X Le Turn the rear e dial to adjust the aperture value e Press the Green button to retain the shutter speed at 1 180 sec and automatically adjust the aperture e When the sensitivity is set to AUTO and exposure mode is set to X Fla
174. r Tuning in the X Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt LCD Color Tuning A RE ex 450p B RES NT ME MENU Cancel 0 OK OK So Use the four way controller A V to adjust toward G or M and use the four way controller 4 to adjust toward B or A You can adjust the setting to one of 15 levels in each direction Press the Green button to reset the adjustment value 4 Press the OK button J Press the MENU button The camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode los Adjust the value toward G or M to adjust the level of the green or magenta color tone Adjust the value toward B or A to adjust the level of the blue or amber color tone Setting the Display for Instant Review Live View and Digital Preview You can perform the settings related to Instant Review and Digital Preview Setting the Instant Review You can set the Instant Review display time and whether or not to display the histogram and Bright Dark area warning The default settings are 1 sec for the display time and Off for the histogram and Bright Dark area warning 1 Select Instant Review in the gt Playback menu 2 Press the four way controller gt Instant Review The screen for setting the Instant Review appears Display Time Histogram Bright Dark area J Press the four way controller gt i d use the four wav controller Instant Review
175. r way controller lt gt to display the N Set up menu A Set up Menu Setting Items Perform various settings related to the camera in the N Set up menu Sets the date format and time Sets display of local date and time of a specified World Time city in addition to the present location on the p 221 monitor when traveling overseas Language 88 Changes the language in which menus and p 224 messages appear Auto Power Off Sets the time to turn off automatically p 233 Folder Name sets the method used to assign folder names for p 230 storing images Sets the file name of the image to be saved p 231 Select battery om priority for when battery grip is p 234 Maps out and corrects for any defective pixels in Pixel Mapping SOMOS Sensor d i peso USB Connection Sets the USB cable connection PC or printer p 208 Dust Alert Detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor p 252 Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it p 252 Sensor Cleaning A in the up position for cleaning the p 254 Resets all settings p 238 dm Resets the saved USER mode settings p 240 1 Refer to p 11 of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual for details on connecting the camera to a PC 2 In USER mode this is displayed instead of Reset sbunjeg eJouie 23 sBulyjas eJouie 23 a Formatting the SD Memory Card Use this camera to format initialize an SD Memory Card that is unused or has
176. re the colors look lighter AE Metering Brightness of subject is measured to 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 passing through the lens to the image sensor Auto Bracket For automatically changing the shooting conditions An image with no compensation an underexposed image and an over exposed image are captured Features exposure bracket that captures images in different exposures and extended bracket that captures images with set white balance saturation hue contrast and sharpness levels Bright Portion Overexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears white Camera Shake Blur When the camera moves while the shutter is open the entire image appears blurred This occurs more often when shutter speed is low Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity using the flash and raising the shutter speed Alternatively use a tripod to stabilize the camera As camera shake is mostly likely to occur when pressing the shutter release button use the Shake Reduction function the self timer the remote control unit or the cable switch to prevent camera movement CMOS Sensor Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals that create the image Color Space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used In
177. re Steps Set Exposure Steps in 2 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting menu to increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV E 2 EV Steps 41 1 2 EV Steps 2 1 3 EV Steps Exposure setting steps are set to 1 2 EV suonounJ Bunoous suonounJ Bunoous N Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior 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 ee e is displayed in the viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged p 27 The exposure remains locked as long as the AE L button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway The exposure remains in memory for a period between 0 5x to 2x the metering timer after releasing the AE L button You will hear a beep when the AE L button is pressed The beep can be turned off p 219 AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is Bil Green B Bulb or X Flash X sync speed 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 focal length However the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE
178. red AF point The AF point lights red in the viewfinder Superimpose AF Area and you can check where you set the AF point Fixing the Focus Focus Lock If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject In this situation set the focus mode lever to AF S Single mode You can aim the focusing area toward the subject use focus lock and recompose the picture Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder Use focus lock function when the subject you wish to focus on is not inside the focusing area Example The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead 2 Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway The focus indicator appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus When blinking the subject is not in focus J Lock the focus Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway The focus will remain locked 4 Re compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway suonounJ Bunoous Le The focus is locked while the focus indicator is lit Turning the zoom ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus he beep can be turned off p 219 suonounJ Bunoous N Locking Exposure when Focus is Locked Set 6 AE L with AF locked in the C Custom Setting menu
179. red characters p 231 xxxx indicates the file number This is displayed as a four digit sequential number p 230 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 spaces have been proposed This camera supports sRGB and AdobeRGB SRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC AdobeRGB covers a wider area than SRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in SRGB when output from an sRGB compatible device sBunjes Bunoous 7 Playback Functions This chapter describes how to use the various playback functions in Playback mode How to Operate the Menus During Playback 170 Rotating Images 172 Enlarging Playback Images 173 Displaying Multiple Images 175 Displaying a Folder 177 Comparing Images 178 Slideshow P 179 Changing Playback Display Method 182 Deleting Multiple Images 185 Protecting Images from Deletion Protect 189 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 191
180. ress the Fn button The Fn menu appears Press the four way controller lt 4 The White Balance screen appears Use the four way controller V j White Balance to select Color Temperature the x Color Temperature default setting is 5000K Che 5 5000K L 5000K Check 5000K gt 5000K OK Press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller A V to select the Color Temperature to change You can save three settings Settings are saved to the location selected here Additionally perform the same operations to change Color Temperature that has already been set Press the four way controller gt The screen to enter the color temperature appears sBunjes Bunoous 166 o gt Oo Oo c gt e o D eu gt Q o Adjust the Color Temperature with the front and rear e dial Color Temperature steps differ depending on the e dial Km Me Front e dial 1 Step 100K 1 Step 20M 10 Steps 1000K 5 Steps 100M The default setting for Color Temperature step units is Kelvin You can change the step units to Mired in 19 Color temp steps in the C Custom Setting menu However figures are converted to Kelvin and displayed You can also use the steps for Fine Tuning the White Balance p 162 to fine tune Press the OK button The settings are saved and the camera returns to the White Balance scree
181. ressed After the picture is taken the self timer lamp lights for 2 seconds and then returns to blinking For ia continuous shooting starts immediately after the shutter release button is pressed To exit continuous shooting press the shutter release button on the remote control unit again le Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function p 102 To ignore the light entering the viewfinder set the exposure mode to M Hyper manual p 93 Removing the Eyecup FP Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap e Select a setting other than s or a in the Drive Mode options screen to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off if Drive Mode in Memory of B Rec Mode menu p 236 is set to O Off e The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions he remote control does not work while the flash is being charged When using the built in flash raise the flash into position first he remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30 000 times Contact PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery this will involve a fee e The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when amp or ia is set suonounJ Bunoous suonounJ Bunoous E Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Up function if
182. riority Mode press the OK button to display the ISO sensitivity in 15 p 79 When setto Sensitivity Priority Mode Shutter amp Aperture Priority Mode press the OK button to display the number of recordable images in 15 The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera N a an LCD Panel I LN EEERTEVETTETI A 7 2 21 lg 9X a aman g WB ISO GIA 4 12 Oy Ny LC LILILI 11 r Oooo Shutter speed p 76 6 Auto bracket p 129 Aperture p 77 blinks when Exposure Bracket and Flash mode p 60 Extended Bracket are both set 4 Built in flash is ready 7 Flash exposure compensation p 136 when blinking flash should 8 EV compensation p 100 be used 9 Battery level Red eye reduction flash on 10 White balance p 160 O Auto discharge Not displayed when set to Auto SLOW Slow speed sync t White balance correction W Wireless 11 Sensitivity display Drive mode p 75 Appears when sensitivity is displayed O Single frame shooting 12 GM RAW capture Cy Continuous shooting GENI RAW JPEG capture Self timer shooting 13 Recordable image no ED Remote control shooting EV compensation PC Pb EV bar p 94 p 100 PC Personal Computer mass storage Pb PictBridge 14 Multi exposure p 103 Press the 24 button to illuminate the LCD panel You can set it to not illuminate in 27 Illumi
183. rogram Sv Sensitivity priority Exposure Mode Tv Shutter priority Av Aperture priority TAv Shutter amp Aperture priority M Hyper manual B Bulb X Flash X sync speed Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Speed range 1 Auto 1 4000 to 30 sec stepless 2 Manual 1 4000 Monitor Playback Function Digital Filter LL to 30 sec 1 2 EV step or 1 3 EV step Bulb Electromagnetic release Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position PENTAX Kar2 bayonet mount AF coupler lens information Lens Mount contacts K mount with power contacts PENTAX Kar2 mount lenses power zoom compatible Kar Lens Used mount lenses KA mount lenses 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 S Single AF C Continuous MF Adjustable AF point Pentaprism Finder Interchangeable Natural Bright Matte II focusing screen Field of view approx 95 Magnification approx 0 95x with 50 mm f 1 4 lens at o Diopter approx 2 5m 1 to 1 5m 1 per meter Focus information is lit when in focus and blinking when unable to focus 5 is lit Built in flash ready is blinking Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used Shutter Viewfinder Indication speed Confirm Sensitivity Aperture value e dial enabled indicator AE lock Capacity remaining 4 EV compensation
184. rsatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format For RAW file format you can select the PENTAX original PEF format or general purpose DNG Digital Negative format designed by Adobe Systems On a 512 MB SD Memory Card you can record up to 20 images in PEF format or DNG format t Setting the File Format p 158 papes Bures pejiejs buiyey i 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 lem 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 To reactivate the camera after the camera turns off automatically turn it on again or perform any of the following Press the shutter release button halfway Press the PJ button Press the INFO button By default the camera is set to power off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity You can change the setting with Auto Power Off on the N Set up menu p 233 Initial Settings The first time the camera is turned on after amp sB Language aa purchasing the Language Esas screen English Dansk Pyccxni appears on the monitor Follow the Fran ais Svenska aoe Deutsch Suomi Se Ha procedure below to set the language Espa ol Polski mh 3i displayed on the monitor and the current Portugu s e tina A 5
185. s 7 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 CMOS sensor 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 preventing camera shake Effect of Aperture Adjust the amount of light hitting the CMOS sensor by changing the aperture e Opening the aperture reduce the aperture value Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus For instance if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture open the landscape in front and 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 a flower against a landscape wit
186. s lit The shutter is locked and no indication appears in the viewfinder when amp starts blinking USB Video terminal USB 2 0 high speed compatible DC input terminal Cable switch terminal X sync socket NTSC PAL Compatible printer PictBridge compatible printer Print mode Single Image All Images DPOF AUTOPRINT Approx 141 5 mm W x 101 mm H x 70 mm D excluding protrusions 715 g body only 800 g including a battery and an SD Memory Card Hot shoe cover Fx Eyecup Fp ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap Body mount cover USB Cable I USB17 Video cable I VC28 Software CD ROM S SW74 PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 S SW75 PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Strap O ST53 Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI50 Battery charger D BC50 AC plug cord Operating Manual this book Quick Guide PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Operating Manual English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Russian Korean Chinese Traditional Simplified and Japanese xipueddy R Glossary AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems Inc for commercial printing Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB Covers most of the color range so colors only available when printed are not lost when editing images on a computer When image is opened by non compatible softwa
187. s the MENU button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images Resetting the Saved AF Adjustment Value You can delete the adjustment value saved with AF Adjustment p 106 1 Select 35 AF Adjustment in the C Custom Setting menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Press the four way controller A V to select On and press the four way controller gt The AF Adjustment screen appears J Use the four way controller A V to select Reset and press the four way controller gt 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Reset and press the OK button The saved adjustment value is deleted and the camera is ready to take or play back images sBuiyes gt yNejaq 0 Hunjasay Memo 1 2 Appendix Default Settings 244 Functions Available with Various Lens COMDINGUONS iso i EGET RENTE ERE XE EEREO EVE FUE DO EE 249 Notes on 36 Using Aperture Ring 251 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor 252 Optional Accessories 256 Error MCSSAGCS inicia eon viec a neon Odd 261 Tro bleshoolfig uico icio e ieu ean Coke eene 264 Main Specifications 266 GIOSS ANY actin ictade isis to ao eu ea iaa casse co esqe doctores eoe 270 nef c 275 Default Settings The table below lists th
188. sert an SD Memory Card with available space on the SD space or delete unwanted images p 40 Memory Card p 70 Wait until recording is finished Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast the sky white walls dark colors intricate designs rapidly moving objects or scenery shot through a window or a net like pattern Lock focus on another object located at the same distance as your subject press the shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press the shutter release button fully The subject is difficult to focus on Alternatively use manual focus p 110 Position the subject in the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder If the subject is The subject is not outside the focusing area aim the camera in the focusing at the subject and lock the focus press the area shutter release button halfway then compose a picture and press the shutter release button fully The subject is too Move away from the subject and take a close picture The focus mode is Set the focus mode lever to AF S Single set to MF mode p 104 Autofocus is not locked focus lock when the focus mode is set to AF C The camera The focus mode is will continue focusing on the subject while set to AF C the shutter release button is pressed Continuous mode halfway If there is a subject that you wish to The Autofocus does not work xipueddy R focus on slide the focus mode lever to AF S
189. set to a large value The depth of field 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 76 1 Set the mode dial to Av 2 Turn the rear e dial and adjust the aperture value The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel suonounJ Bunoous suonounJ Bunoous Le e Turn the front e dial while pressing the 24 button to change the EV A compensation value p 100 e Set the aperture value in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in 2 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 101 You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria Set Sensitivity to AUTO in the Fn menu p 78 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 viewfinder and on the LCD panel If the a subject is too bright set the aperture smaller larger number and when too dark open the aperture further smaller number Once blinking stops you can take the picture Use an ND Neutra
190. sh X sync speed mode the sensitivity is the lowest sensitivity set in Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO p 78 o gt oO Oo ES e TI c O em oO o o gt oO oO e Tl c O oO o Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure 93 Multi segment metering Center weighted metering or L Spot metering mode can be selected The factory default setting is f Multi segment metering Segments the viewfinder in 16 parts meters each 9 Multi segment portion and determines the appropriate exposure Center Measures the entire viewfinder with an emphasis on the weighted center and determines the exposure Spot Meterin Measures only the center of the viewfinder and i J determines exposure Set with the metering mode lever p 19 Using the Multi Segment Metering The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi segment metering Even in backlit locations this mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure Y The center weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi segment metering mode when using
191. shooting by setting mode dial to Green mode automatic exposure according to the Normal program line to ensure successful capturing For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures refer to chapter 4 and onward Basic Shooting Operation 54 Using a Zoom Lens 59 Using the Built in Flash 60 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction FUNCUON eet 65 Playing Back Still Pictures 68 Deleting Images 70 suoijeiado oiseg 7 Basic Shooting Operation Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures e Hold the camera firmly with both hands e Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture Horizontal position Vertical position em To reduce camera shake support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table tree or wall Although there are individual differences among photographers the shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1 focal length x1 5 For example itis 1 75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1 150 of a second for 100 mm Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function p 65 when using a lower shutter speed When using a telephoto lens a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is rec
192. splay the contents of folders in the multi image display screen 1 Turn the rear e dial to the left in the multi image display screen tm Delete 100PENTX 2 Use the four way controller A V 4 gt to select the folder you want to display and press the OK button The images in the folder are displayed according to the number selected in the multi image options screen ren Press the button to delete all images in the selected folder p 188 suomnoun J yoeqhe d i suonoun J yoeqhe d A Comparing Images You can display two images side by side 1 Press the Fn button in Playback mode and then press the OK button 100 0046 2100 0046 Two images are displayed side by side The same image is displayed on the left and right Turn the front e dial to select the images to compare You can also press the Fn button in Enlarged view to display image comparison Operations available during image comparison OK button The selection frame changes to both images left image and right image each time the button is pressed Four way controller Moves area to enlarge When the selection frame AV lt P is selecting both images you can operate both images at the same time Green button Returns the enlarge display position to the center Rear e dial Enlarges or reduces the image When the selection frame is selecting both images you can operate both images at the same time Front e dial When the
193. t the channel for the external flash unit 2 Attach the external flash to the camera hot shoe 3 Turn on the camera and the external flash and press the shutter release button halfway The built in flash is set to the same channel as the external flash unit le When setto mode the channel currently set for the built in flash is displayed on the LCD panel for 10 seconds e Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel Refer to the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ operating manual for details on how to set the channel on the external flash Using the Built in Flash Wirelessly Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built in flash 1 Press the Fn button and press the four way controller V The Flash options screen appears 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select 4 mode Press the OK button to return to Capture Flash Mode Wireless Mode mode 5 bo p or pa t wg 0 0 OK OK le Y cannot be set in Bl mode When Drive Mode is set to ii or the lens aperture is not set to A 4 appears gray and cannot be selected e Changing the Built in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built in flash discharge method in wireless mode Discharges the built in flash Discharges the built in flash as a test flash Set in 29 Flash in Wireless Mode in the C Custom Setting menu los HS High speed sync is not available when the camera is set to
194. tal number of copies The number of copies and the date setting are set with the Print Service p 204 Copies Total J Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 211 for details on how to change the settings 4 Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen The images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Disconnecting the USB Cable Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing 1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer es we y woy DBunulJd Memo 1 Ocamera Settings This chapter describes how to change the camera settings How to Operate the X Set up Menu 216 Formatting the SD Memory Card 218 Setting the Beep Setting Date and Time and Display Language uus iesu ae ocu vera aon cup cuue eus u aus 219 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display Setting the Image File Naming Convention 230 Selecting the Video Output Format and Power s f jni plef qeem RETE 233 Using Pixel Mapping 235 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the St luIicdM tre 236 eO e j e o z3 j e 0 How to Operate the X Set up Menu Press the MENU button and use the fou
195. ted when shooting at close ranges Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture To change the Focal Length setting use Input Focal Length on the II Rec Mode menu p 72 Ww D 9 O O Oo D 9 ES Oo zi o suoijeiadoC oiseg 7 Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images You can play back captured still pictures with the camera be Use the included PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 software to play back using a PC Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual for details Press the gt button after taking a picture The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the monitor Press the INFO button during playback to display information such as the image data for the displayed image Refer to p 25 p 26 for display information details 1200 FF2 8 Ww Standard display Histogram display INFO 4 INFO JAv 100 0001 ros AF S ERE 4 24mm 1 2000 NE Ey ey BEE E2 8 4 1 5 0 5 amp 0 ISO 200 10000K G2 A1 amp t0 JPEG ERI xxx AdobeRGB 0 02 02 2008 10 39AM O0 No info Display Detailed information display 2 Press the four way controller lt gt The previous image appears gt The next image appears Lem You can display the next or previous image by turning the front e dial Refer to Playback Functions
196. the appropriate focus Any camera shake during test shooting for focus adjustment may make it difficult to obtain the accurate focusing position Therefore always use a tripod when taking test shots 1 Select 35 AF Adjustment in the C Custom Setting menu and press the four way controller gt 2 Press the four way controller A V to select On and press the four way controller gt The AF Adjustment screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Apply All or Apply One Apply All Applies the same adjustment value to all lenses A6pvne The lens ID is displayed when obtained Saves and applies ini an adjustment value for each lens type Up to 20 lens types 4 Press the four way controller f and 35 AF Adjustment adjust the value with the rear e dial or the four way controller 4 gt Press the four way controller gt rear e dial Q to adjust the focus to a closer position and press the four way controller lt rear e dial EZ to adjust the focus to a farther position 5 Press the OK button 6 Press the OK button The camera returns to the Capture mode 7 Take a test picture You can check the focusing position by enlarging the image during Live View p 114 or Digital Preview p 115 Les Pressthe Green button in Step 4 to set the adjustment value to 0 f an adjustment value has been saved using Apply One and you press the OK button with Apply All selected in
197. the card may become unreadable Be sure to regularly 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 Caras visit the PENTAX website Format new SD Memory Cards Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras amp Formatting the SD Memory Card p 218 Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software If you are going to discard give away or sell your SD Memory Card you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information There are off the shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data In any case the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk Q D F 2 Q o et D D Q pepeys 6uljja5 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level When the File Format is JPEG Choose the number of pixels size and quality level JPEG data compression rate of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more s are clearer when pr
198. the mode dial to Tv 2 Turn the front e dial and adjust the shutter speed suonounJ Bunoous The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel suonounJ Bunoous le e Turn the front e dial while pressing the 24 button to change the EV A compensation value p 100 e Set the shutter speed in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in 2 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 101 You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria Set Sensitivity to AUTO in the Fn menu p 78 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 aperture value will blink in the M viewfinder and on the LCD panel If the subject is too bright choose a faster shutter speed If itis too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the aperture value indication stops blinking you can take the picture with proper exposure Use an ND Neutral Density filter if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark 3 4 W N Using the Av Aperture Priority Mode Set aperture for controlling the depth of field The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is
199. to read it and follow the instructions Attaching the Strap 34 Using the Battery uu icio Eo oae Une ioc tte 35 Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card 40 Turning the Camera On and Off 44 Initial SENGS uon iod RE Dose esce eres 45 Attaching the Lens racine va recante Cu cue cu Tous 50 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 52 Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug then secure it on the inside of the clasp pejiejs buiyey i 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera then secure it on the inside of the clasp Using the Battery Insert the battery into the camera Use only a D LI50 battery Charging the Battery Battery charger D BC50 Dy 9 AC plug cord Indicator lamp BW When using the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used in a long time or when Battery depleted appears recharge the battery Note AC plug cord Listed Type SPT 2 or NISPT 2 18 2 flexible cord rated 125 V 7A minimum 6ft 1 8m Battery D LI50 payeyg Buia 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet J Face the A mark on the exclusive battery up and insert it into the battery charger The indicator lamp is lit red during charging The indicator lamp turns off
200. tor The following indicators appear eJoule JNO Buisf 310499 on the monitor depending on the status of the camera Monitor At Start up or when Operating the Mode Dial Guides appear on the monitor for 3 seconds when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned emo Select Off for Guide display in N Set up menu to not show indicators p 216 1234567 E YVA MF E 2 1600 WT 8 Buon Automatic 9 Exposure RAW P LINE ETV 14 n T es 10 39AM imul 1312 11 1 Flash mode 8 Shake Reduction p 65 Active mode appears p 61 9 Exposure mode name p 32 2 Drive mode Auto bracket 10 e dial guide Multi exposure p 75 11 Battery level 3 AE metering p 98 12 Date and time p 220 4 Focus mode p 104 13 World Time p 221 5 AF point position p 107 14 Button guide 6 White balance p 160 15 Exposure mode 7 Sensitivity p 78 16 USER mode ndicators 3 5 6 and 7 only appear when a setting other than the default setting is selected 8 only appears when Shake Reduction is Off 13 only appears when World Time is On Capture Mode Press the INFO button in Capture mode to display the capture function settings on the monitor for 30 seconds Press the four way controller A V while displayed to switch to Detailed information display e Detailed information display p 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 P USER O H F2 8 4 1 3 1 0 ISO AUTO 200 1600
201. trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car immediately before the shutter is closed Therefore the picture will include a sharp well lit car with trailing lights behind it Trailing curtain sync Slow speed sync 1 Set the mode dial to any mode other than W or X 2 Press the Fn button and press the four way controller V 3 Select or 45 and press the OK button 4 Press the SUP button 5 Take the picture ls Trailing curtain sync slows the shutter speed Turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake 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 to obtain the correct exposure Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash output is not sufficient Built in flash guide number L 190300 43 84 SO 800 SO 1600 ISO 3200 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 ISO 100 and aperture value is F2 8 L1 13 2 8 approx 4 6 m L2 4 6 5 approx 0 9 m T
202. tting According to default No p 225 setting Yes Y es Yes Yes Yes Yes Y Y Yes es es d Yes No Yes No No No Reset Setting Yes ER GHomeow Yes No NO p 224 Y Y es P225 es p226 gt D 2 x Item Default Setting E ie Video Out According to default No setting Yes es S S File Name IMGP Y Select battery Auto Select Pixel Mapping Dust Alert NL EN Dust Dust Removal a ELA So po c o lo d U NN MIM N i w wl wl ol wo Q gt Oll o O D Yes UO NO oO K O 0 NIN O1 W NI Oo e e e e e Sensor Cleaning Reset p 238 Reset USER setting p 240 1 Reset only for Reset USER setting displayed when Mode dial is set to USER USER 2 Reset only for Reset File Name in the File Name menu Default Setting eh ad Settings O Off p 73 2 EV Steps 1 2 EV Steps p 101 3 Sensitivity Steps 1 EV Steps p 78 4 Expand sensitivity O p 78 O O N N io C A NO C Custom Setting Menu 5 Meter Operating Time 6 AE L with AF locked 7 Link AF Point and AE ae 8 One Push Bracketing p 130 Yes Y Y Y p 110 9 Auto Bracketing order p 129 10 Auto EV Compensation y 11 WB when using flash Unchanged Yes p 161 12 WB Adjustable Range Auto Adjustment JU je D xipueddy i e e e e e e e e e e e e e S S S S S S S S S S S S S ltem
203. ttings are changed status has changed Press the OK button to reconnect to the printer Printer is running out of paper This appears Low paper level in the printer when this signal is received from the printer After two seconds the printer resumes printing Printer is running out of ink This appears when Low ink level in the printer this signal is received from the printer After two seconds the printer resumes printing xipueddy i No ink in the printer Printer has run out of ink Replace ink and print Paper stuck in the printer Paper Is jammed in the printer Remove paper and print A data error has occurred during printing Turn the power off This appears when exiting the PictBridge mode Turn the main switch off xipueddy Troubleshooting We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center Problem Remedy The battery is not Check if a battery is installed If not install a The camera installed charged battery does not turn on The battery power Replace with a charged battery or use the is low AC adapter D AC50 optional p 39 Set the lens aperture ring to the A position The lens aperture ring setting is other than the A position p 84 or select Permitted in 36 Using aperture ring in the C Custom Setting menu p 251 The shutter does not Me Ls Wait until charging is finished charging release There is no available In
204. tual product FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product When using this product we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols N This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause Warning serious personal injuries N This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause Caution minor or medium personal injuries or material losses ABOUT THE CAMERA N 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 a memory card is 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 a telephoto lens attached as viewing the sun may damage your eyes Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of children Placing in mouth may cause an electrical shock Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this product with the specified po
205. ture mode p 24 Using Pixel Mapping Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective pixels in the CMOS sensor 1 Select Pixel Mapping in the Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt Pixel Mapping For checking the image sensor assembly to make adjustments Pixel Mapping Cancel J Press the four way controller A V to select Pixel Mapping and press the OK button Defective pixels are mapped and corrected When the battery level is low Not enough battery remaining to activate Pixel Mapping is displayed on the monitor Use the AC adapter D AC50 optional or use a battery with ample capacity remaining sBulyjas eJouie 2 sBulyjas eJouie 23 a Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off The following settings can be saved Flash mode Drive mode White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation Flash Exp Comp Auto Bracket Playback Display and File No The default setting is all On 1 Select Memory in the Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller NUT Memory gt Flash Mode Drive Mode The memory screen appears White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation Flash Exp Comp J Use the four way controller A V to choose an item 4 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select amp On or a Off 5 Press the ME
206. ty Mode You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject The shutter speed and aperture are automatically set according to the selected sensitivity to obtain the appropriate exposure 1 Set the mode dial to Sv suonounJ Bunoous M 2 Turn the rear e dial and adjust the sensitivity The shutter speed aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Lem You can set the sensitivity to values equivalent to ISO 100 to 3200 AUTO is not available e Turn the front e dial while pressing the 24 button to change the EV compensation value p 100 e Set the sensitivity in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in 2 EV Steps in the C Custom Setting menu p 101 You cannot set the sensitivity in Sensitivity in the Fn menu Set the aperture to the A position while holding down the auto lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring Using the Tv Shutter Priority Mode Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects When taking pictures of a fast moving subject you can increase the shutter speed to make the subject look still or decrease the shutter speed to have the subject show movement Aperture value is automatically set to give the appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed t Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed p 76 1 Set
207. ueddy 272 gt O D gt X Dynamic Range D Range Indicated with a value expressing the light level reproducible in an image This is the same as the term latitude used with silver halide film Generally when the dynamic range is wide it is difficult for bright and dark areas to occur in the image and when the dynamic range is narrow a sharp image can be achieved 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 or aperture value Exif Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Focus point Position in the viewfinder that determines focus In this camera select from Auto Select and Center 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 ISO Sensitivity The level of sensitivity to light With a high sensitivity images can be shot with a high shutter speed even in dark places reducing camera shake However images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise JPEG An image compression meth
208. ug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D BC50 Do not use it with any other equipment Care to be Taken During Handling When traveling take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during traveling Pictures 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 4 Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity Do not leave the camera in a vehicle as the temperature can get very high Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera Remove from the case and store in a dry and well ventilated location Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations shocks or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles automobiles or ships The temperature range for camera use is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F he monitor may appear black under high temperatures but will return to normal as temperatures
209. ure value when focus locked is locked p 7 Link AF Point and Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in AE the focusing area during multi segment metering 8 One Push Sets whether to shoot all frames with one release Bracketing when using Exposure Bracket o gt oO oO ES e Tl c O em O o 9 Auto Bracketing order Sets the order for bracket shooting 10 Auto EV Sets whether to compensate automatically when Compensation proper exposure cannot be determined 11 WB when using Sets whether to fix white balance when flash is flash discharged Sets whether to automatically fine tune the white balance when specifying the light source on the White Balance setting 12 WB Adjustable Range Sets the operation for when the AF button is pressed When set to Enable AF AF is performed when the AF button is pressed When set to Cancel AF AF is not performed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway while the AF button is pressed When set to Center AF Point with SEL Select set on the AF point switching dial the AF point is set to the center when the AF button is pressed 13 AF Button Function o gt oO oO e Tl c O oO o 14 AF by Press Sets whether to perform AF when the shutter Halfway release button is pressed halfway 5 Superimpose AF Sets whether to display the selected AF point Area focus position in the viewfinder Sets whether to use
210. ust Alert screen appears 4 Press the OK button The image is saved and Dust Alert is exited Me he exposure time may be extremely long when using the Dust Alert function Note that if the direction of the lens is changed before processing is complete dust will not be detected properly The Dust Alert image can only be displayed during sensor cleaning within 30 minutes from the time the image is saved If 30 minutes elapse save a new Dust Alert image and then perform sensor cleaning The saved Dust Alert image cannot be displayed in Playback mode Dust Alert image cannot be saved when an SD Memory Card is not inserted lS e f NG is displayed in Step 3 and the camera is unable to detect dust press ben the OK button and take another picture Regardless of the camera settings a picture will be taken with specific shooting conditions in Step 3 When using a lens with an aperture ring make sure the aperture ring is set to the A position Press the INFO button or turn the rear e dial when displaying the Dust Alert image to view it at full screen display xipueddy i Removing Dust with a Blower Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CMOS sensor is a precision part Cleaning services involve a fee You can use the Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O ICK1 optional when cleaning the CMOS EG aa Do not use a spray typ
211. vious screen Select Cancel and press the OK button to return to single image playback mode Press the OK button The edited image is saved under a different name Editing All RAW Images Selects and edits multiple RAW images Sa N Press the Fn button in Playback mode The Fn menu appears Press the four way controller V Press the Fn button The multi image display screen appears Press the four way controller A V lt gt to select the RAW image to edit and press the OK button to select the check box amp Press the OK button again to clear the check box O0 Turn the rear e dial toward EE to select single image display and view the image You can select up to 100 images at a time Press the Fn button and use the four way controller A V to select Open To specify the parameters select Change Setting See Specifying the Parameters p 200 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Save as JPEG or Save as TIFF Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen Select Cancel and press the OK button to return to single image playback mode Press the OK button All selected RAW images are edited and saved in a new folder U oO o n D j e 3 D Q D 0 s ewj Buisso2oJd Specifying the Parameters Specifies the parameters for editing RAW images Whe
212. wer and voltage Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product or using the 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 battery 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 2 N 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 Remove the battery from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin 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 over or cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash Fingers or clothing may be burned Depending on a user s physical condition some users may experience itching break out in a rash or suffer from eczema If an abnormality occurs immediately discontinue using the camera and seek medical attention PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE Only use the specified battery with this camera Use of other batteries can cause a fire or explosion
213. when the battery is fully charged 4 When the battery is fully charged remove the battery from the battery charger Q D EE D Q o m D Q im Do not use the provided battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI50 Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but the indicator lamp is not lit the battery is faulty Install a new battery in the camera The maximum charging time is approximately 180 minutes Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0 C and 40 C Charge time depends on temperature and remaining battery power If usage time is reduced even when properly charged the battery has reached the end of its usage span Install a new battery in the camera Inserting Removing the Battery When using the battery for the first time charge the battery and insert it into the camera E 1 Open the battery cover Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long while The battery may leak If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert a new battery after a long time follow the procedure for Setting the Date and Time p 48 Insert the battery correctly If the battery is inserted incorrectly it may cause camera breakdown Wipe the electrodes of the battery
214. when using the AC adapter Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time Exclusive Battery Fully Charged Battery Normal Flash Flash photography Playback Temperature iain 10096 use time 23 C 330 minutes D LI50 0 C 300 minutes The picture storage capacity flash use 50 is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the others are based on PENTAX measuring conditions Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions Lew 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 when returned to room temperature Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas taking pictures in cold climates or when you will be taking a lot of pictures e f usage time is reduced even when properly charged the battery has reached the end of its usage span Install a new battery in the camera Using the AC Adapter Optional papes Bue We recommend using the AC adapter D AC50 optional when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC 1 ae Make sure the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover Face the A mark on the DC terminal of the AC adapter towards the A mark on the camera and connect the DC terminal
215. while Charging Flash You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged Set On for 28 Release when Charging in the C Custom Setting menu p 74 Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default ps Release when Charging i 1 Off 42 On Enables shutter release while the built in flash is charging use 4 ou Busn use 4 94 Buisf Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in Tv Shutter Priority Mode When taking a moving subject you can use the flash to change the blur effect Any desired shutter speed 1 180 sec or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness The shutter speed is locked at 1 180 sec when lens other than DA D FA FA J FA For A is used 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 54 that reduces camera shake The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use The shutter speed is locked at 1 180 sec when lens other than DA D FA FA J FA or F is used Using the Slow Speed Sync You can use slow speed sync when shoot
216. with a soft dry cloth before inserting Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time Lift the battery cover unlock lever turn towards OPEN C0 to unlock and then pull the cover open 2 2 a Face the A mark on the battery towards the monitor push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and insert the battery Insert until the battery locks To remove the battery push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow with your hand The battery pops out slightly Remove it Battery lock lever Close the battery cover and turn the battery cover unlock lever towards CLOSE 2 to lock Stow the battery cover unlock lever when finished closing Use the AC adapter D AC50 optional when using the camera for a prolonged period p 39 papes Bures pejiejs buiyey Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the saam displayed on the LCD panel Battery is full Battery is running low Battery is almost empty The camera turns off after displaying a message le may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting consecutively Turn the camera off and on again If aam appears you can use the camera qa2am does not appear on the LCD panel
217. with the AE L button and the shutter speed is changed to 1 30 sec with the front e dial the aperture automatically changes to F11 About the Green Button The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the Green button is pressed in M Hyper manual mode You can choose from the following three adjustment methods in 26 Green button in TAv amp M in the C Custom Setting menu The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted Program Line automatically The aperture is locked and the shutter speed is Tv Shift adjusted automatically suonounJ Bunoous 3 AV Shift The shutter speed is locked and the aperture is adjusted automatically Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to the A position i Notes on 36 Using Aperture Ring p 251 o gt oO Oo e Tl c O oO o Using the B Bulb Mode This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed 1 Set the mode dial to B ES iem EV compensation Continuous shooting and Exposure Bracket are not available in B Bulb mode The longer the exposure time the greater noise in the captured image e Turn the rear e dial to adjust the aperture value Set the aperture value in increments of 1 2 EV o
218. xit confirmation screen and then use the four way controller A V to select Exit and press the OK button You can also exit Interval shooting by turning the main switch off or turning the mode dial This function cannot be used together with Auto Bracket or Multi exposure This function cannot be used during B Bulb mode Bulb timer shooting is available with the use of the provided PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 when the camera is connected to a PC The drive mode is set to Single frame shooting regardless of the drive mode setting If the subject is not in focus in AF S Single mode or if the Interval setting is too short and image processing cannot be completed before taking a picture no picture may be taken Although each shot taken is displayed on the monitor with Instant Review they cannot be enlarged or deleted The Interval setting is disabled when Number of Shots is set to 1 Interval shooting is canceled when the SD Memory Card has no more available memory If Auto Power Off p 233 turns the camera off during interval shooting the camera automatically turns on again when the shooting time approaches It is recommended to use the AC adapter when using interval shooting over a long period of time o gt oO Oo ES e TI c O em oO o Self Timer Shooting This camera has two types of self timers and amp Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds Use this mode to include the
219. yback Display Method 182 Deleting Multiple Images Deletiig AU IffISdes e cet ntes e rn sedi tuoi alan reu rev s e e t Deleting Selected Images from Multi image Display 186 Briefe eT T 188 Protecting Images from Deletion Protect 189 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 191 Processing Images 193 Processing Images with Digital Filters 194 Editing RAW IMAG CS iorsoi re taxe E neo eoa e aeo veneno pERPoS Fed ocu Yee BET UN 197 Editing One RAW Tage iui due Cue acu Posse du ved DRE UNA SUDO 197 Editing AIHRAW Images i en ea tee i ne dne Do d eaae ira ca eaa a 198 Specifying the Parameters cc ccccccsseeceeeseeceeeeseseseeeceeessseseeenees 200 Printing from the Camera 203 Setting the Printing Service DPOF 204 Printing Single Images absent De pa Da e tx e dur cea aeu a 204 Settings for All MAGES ansaa Ee E EnS 205 Printing Using PICIBMOG 6 wiccssiecccevecarweesiwertcordcenswiseerstevenntiendl 207 Setting Transfer Mode osre aa Eea E E E 208 Connecting the Camera to the Printer cccccesseeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 209 Printing Single MAGES siucctonccavaadvontervidveddtsesschwtvevedans y Tav eee vr ties 210 mineuieewa Blocco EN 212 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings sesessssss 213 D
220. your monitor Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable t Selecting the Video Output Format p 233 1 Open the terminal cover face the arrow on the provided video cable toward the A mark on the camera and connect the video cable to the USB Video terminal Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the AV device amp 3 NS Turn the AV device and camera on If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter D AC50 optional is recommended p 39 For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks such as TVs check the operating manual of the AV device and select the video IN jack to which the camera is connected Depending on the country or region images may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there If this happens change the video output format setting p 233 The camera monitor turns off while the camera is connected to the AV device suo oun yoeqhe d y Memo 8 Processing Images This chapter describes how to process pictures taken and edit RAW images Processing Images with Digital Filters 194 Editing RAW Images 197 soDeuj Buisso2oJd R Processing Images with Digital Filters You can edit shot images using digital filters Processed images are saved under a different

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